She had only been away from the Ghost Market of Suspended Mountain for half a day, but she looked like a withered flower, already looking haggard.
Xiao Heng was startled.
"What's this?"
Qi Su: "A gift for Yun Wuyi."
Xiao Heng's expression was strange.
"Does Yun Wuyi have this kind of quirk?"
Qi Su: "You don't know how good this mother-in-law is. Why don't you leave it with me for a couple of days?"
The witch inside the sack, now completely transformed into a sorceress, stared at Xiao Heng and gave him a sinister smile.
Xiao Heng shouted at the top of her lungs.
"Take it away! Take it away!"
The young master is skilled in both calligraphy and painting in Bishan, and also capable of fighting enemy chieftains on the battlefield.
Why would he be afraid of an old woman? He's just putting on an act.
Qi Su: "Take a closer look at her face. It's said she was a palace maid from the previous dynasty."
Xiao Heng stiffened her neck and refused to fall for her trick.
"What can you tell from her face? That eerie and ghostly aura is somewhat like that of a witch from Southern Chu."
As he spoke, he suddenly became doubtful.
"Sister-in-law, you brought an old woman here, could it be to get me?"
"..." Qi Su gave him a thumbs up.
No wonder he was the man Yun Wuyi chose.
His character is unclear, but his confident demeanor is truly unparalleled.
Qi Su: "Where is Yun Wuyi?"
Xiao Heng: "I also want to ask you this. The new emperor is currently sending people everywhere to capture him, so it's best to be cautious these days."
Qi Su: "Why did you arrest him?"
Xiao Heng shrugged, looking rather lazy.
"It's going to rain, the trees won't bloom, there are plenty of reasons for that, right? In short, your Qishan Prince's Mansion is now like a fishing net, you absolutely cannot go back there."
He pointed out the window.
"The Qin Prince's Mansion is not as large as the Qishan Prince's Mansion, and my little courtyard is not even big enough for a horse to run around in. But fortunately, there is a bed for you. Now that you are back, go and rest. Do not come out and bother me without my permission."
Qi Su: "Since Yun Wuyi is not here, I will take my leave. Thank you for your help, Your Highness. We will thank you together when my husband returns."
Xiao Heng glared at her.
"You think you can just leave whenever you want? What do you take my Qin Prince's Mansion for? Yun Wuyi has already said that I will take care of you for the time being."
Qi Su: "That's not it. You're not going to have her live in your courtyard under the guise of your concubine, are you? Since you've already gone to such lengths, I advise you to actually find a girl to live with you, so that no one with ulterior motives will find out."
Besides, I said I wanted to go out, but it was actually for your own good. You can tolerate being cuckolded, but my husband can't."
Xiao Heng hesitated, considering Yun Wuyi's attitude.
While he hesitated.
Qi Su had already picked up the sacks from the ground.
“Take me back to Suzaku Street, I have a place to stay there.”
…
Qi Su was unaware of what was happening during the days she was away.
The situation in the capital has changed drastically.
The new emperor has ascended the throne, and the edict of his succession has spread throughout the land.
The official explanation is that the late emperor, having spent his life on the battlefield, lamented that the years were numbered. Now that the empire is at peace and the world is at tranquility, and the Crown Prince is benevolent, it is time for him to enjoy his remaining years.
So he abdicated in favor of the crown prince, and all the necessary documents, procedures, and witnesses were in place.
The folk tales are quite interesting.
What? The late emperor died of a stroke while riding a horse.
The late emperor was poisoned by the crown prince.
The late emperor was assassinated by a concubine in the imperial garden.
Perhaps it's because there are too many rumors, which are shaking the foundations of the nation.
The newly enthroned emperor was no longer the courteous and unassuming prince he had been when he was crown prince.
The first decree issued upon taking the throne was:
The retired emperor was sent to a detached palace to recuperate, and no one was allowed to disturb him.
The second decree was:
The seventh prince colluded with the Southern Chu, betrayed his country, and sold out the land; his crimes were heinous.
He ordered the Zhaoyu prison to publicly announce his crimes and execute him immediately.
Affected by the Seventh Prince, countless powerful and influential people in the capital were branded as rebels overnight, and their entire families were slaughtered.
The blood of the capital flowed and dried, dried and flowed again.
The virtuous concubine went mad and, upon hearing the news, committed suicide by poisoning herself.
It is said that in the palace where he lived before his death, his mournful cries could be heard every night.
As for the Empress Dowager, she didn't make any moves on the surface.
He still calmly and collectedly spends his days in the Buddhist hall worshipping Buddha and chanting scriptures.
However, in a quiet and discreet manner, the twelfth prince was secretly summoned and ordered to return to the capital immediately.
…
The new emperor's ruthless methods were born out of necessity.
Although the palace had already issued an edict strictly prohibiting the common people from discussing royal matters.
But for some reason, the Embroidered-Robe Envoy seemed to have lost his sight and hearing.
The response is extremely slow.
Rumors of the crown prince's plot to assassinate the late emperor and ascend the throne spread like wildfire.
The Embroidered Robe Envoy spent his days running around the streets aimlessly, failing to catch any important people, but only managing to capture one or two hangers-on and a coachman.
The rumors not only couldn't be stopped, but they escalated.
More importantly, the news came from who-knows-where.
It is said that the current emperor had already begun to control his ministers through extraordinary means when he was still the crown prince.
A list has even been circulating online.
The Crown Prince had already secretly planted sentries in the residences of various important officials.
Singer, dancer, cook.
There were even cases where a woman was remarried and became the official wife.
When the news came, everyone was skeptical.
But within two days, the women on the list began to suffer one accident after another.
He didn't die suddenly from an illness.
He accidentally fell into the pond and drowned.
There were also those who were accidentally killed by falling stones from the sky.
It was only 30% believable before, but now it's 70% believable.
For a time, the entire imperial court was filled with fear and unease.
No one suspected that the person next to them was a spy.
Wouldn't that mean that every word and action is under someone else's control?
Who hasn't had moments of drunken slips of the tongue or nightmares, rambling incoherently? Given this, everyone should feel insecure.
Finally, a consensus was secretly formed.
Such underhanded methods are hardly the actions of a wise ruler.
What made the new emperor even more anxious was...
Upon hearing of the changes in the Great Yan court, Southern Chu, which had already made peace with the Yan dynasty, immediately tore up the agreement.
Their iron hooves boldly trampled into the border of Yuezhou.
The Western Rong and the Northern Court are also stirring with restless energy.
Now that he sits on the throne, he has become a target.
.
The emperor's anxiety was something that ordinary people could not empathize with.
Qi Su returned to Rouge Shop.
The female official Song resumed her managerial demeanor.
She greeted me with a smile.
"Miss is finally back. The city has been in turmoil these past few days, and I've been worried about you. The rouge shop is closed and will reopen once things calm down. If you want anything, just let me know and I'll have someone buy it for you. It's best not to go out by yourself for the time being."
Qi Su: "Where is Yun Wuyi?"
The female official, Song, said: "Your Highness has left the capital. Recently, things have been unsettled in Southern Chu, and a rebellion has broken out in Yuezhou. I'm afraid Your Highness will have to spend some time trying to appease them."
Qi Su nodded.
Hand the priestess over to the stewards and tell them to keep a close watch on her so she doesn't escape.
She hasn't been eating or sleeping well these past few days.
Finally back on my own turf, it's time for a good rest.
As night fell, just as Qi Su was lying down and sleeping soundly.
The Embroidered Robe Envoy's Garrison welcomed the Emperor's secret envoy.
The young eunuch arrogantly surveyed the entire Zhenfu Division office.
He frowned, his voice sharp.
"Where is Qin Shang, the Imperial Envoy? Why hasn't he come to receive the imperial decree?"
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