Chapter 139 Fate and Heavenly Secrets Must Not Be Revealed
The Qionghua Palace was quiet. The palace servants and eunuchs walked with great care, afraid of waking the sleeping Empress.
Shen Yujiao felt as if she had slept for a very long time, so long that when she woke up again, her whole body was stiff. Her first feeling was that she was tired, so tired.
"woke up?"
Seeing Shen Yujiao open her eyes, Jiang Chen quickly brought over the tonic that was warming nearby. Shen Yujiao drank a few sips from his hand, then subconsciously frowned and asked, "What is this?"
"Medicine to prevent miscarriage."
Those words left Shen Yujiao stunned for a moment. After a long while, she slowly came to her senses: "I...I'm pregnant?"
"Yes, Jiaojiao, we're going to be mom and dad."
Jiang Chen gently stroked her cheek with his large, warm palm. Seeing that she was still somewhat dazed, he leaned down and pressed his forehead against hers. Warmth enveloped them both, and Shen Yujiao's brows gradually relaxed. Unconsciously, she touched her lower abdomen, a smile playing on her lips. A strange and indescribable joy welled up in her heart. Her nose brushed slightly against Jiang Chen's: "Jiang Chen, I'm so happy..."
"Really?" Jiang Chen slowly sat up straight, looking at her with a hint of guilt in his eyes: "I didn't originally intend for you to get pregnant so early."
Shen Yujiao noticed her deep shame and was somewhat puzzled: "These things should just be left to nature. Why are you thinking so much about them?"
"You said it yourself. You said you didn't want to have children before you turned thirty."
A single sentence triggered a flood of hazy memories in Shen Yujiao's mind. Nearly ten years had passed in the blink of an eye. She could no longer remember the words she had casually uttered in her youth, but Jiang Chen had remembered them all this time.
"Fool..." Her heart swelled with emotion, and she ruffled Jiang Chen's hair haphazardly. "Don't you know there's a term called drug resistance?"
Jiang Chen was surprised that she knew about his medication, and he looked away awkwardly after being exposed.
How many months old is the baby?
"The imperial physician said that it has only been a little over a month, and this is precisely the time to be careful."
If it's been more than a month... then that's exactly the day of the Thousand Autumns Banquet, isn't it? Shen Yujiao's cheeks also turned a little red. She nudged Jiang Chen and said, "Alright, I'm fine now. You can go and do your thing."
There were indeed a lot of things to do ahead of him, but Jiang Chen was really worried about Shen Yujiao. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Then I'll ask Yong'an to come and keep you company. This little girl still feels guilty because she thought she had bumped into you."
Shen Yujiao was actually a little tired. Although she had just woken up, she still felt sleepy. However, after hearing Jiang Chen's words, she nodded in agreement: "Then call her over quickly."
Just as Jiang Chen said, Yong'an was really frightened. When she entered the palace and saw her, her eyes were still red. When she saw her smiling gently and waving her hand, she moved over step by step. Her cautious appearance was completely unlike the usual grandeur of the princess.
"What's wrong? Why are you so scared? I am pregnant, this is a normal reaction, look at you."
Yong'an was led to sit down by her, wrinkled his nose, and when he spoke, his voice still trembled with tears: "Sister-in-law..."
"Look at you crying like that. The palace servants will laugh at you when you go out. You're about to become an aunt, how can you still be so delicate?"
Upon hearing this, Yong'an burst into laughter through her tears: "Then you must take good care of yourself these days, sister-in-law. As your aunt, I have already prepared gifts for my little nephew and niece."
“Since you are so kind…” Shen Yujiao’s eyelashes trembled slightly as she lowered her eyes and said, “Why don’t you help me manage the palace affairs? I’m feeling quite tired.”
Shen Yujiao had a somewhat inexplicable feeling; she felt unwell all over after waking up. The affairs of the imperial harem were mentally and physically exhausting, and she was indeed finding it difficult to cope.
"Alright, sister-in-law, you're pregnant now, so don't worry about these trivial matters. I'll go back and tell Mother and Grandmother that I'll move in tonight. What do you think, sister-in-law?"
Qionghua Palace has a special place for directors to handle palace affairs, so it is indeed more suitable to work here. Shen Yujiao also felt that if Yong'an were here, they could take care of each other, so she nodded in agreement.
So, starting the next day, Princess Yong'an moved to Qionghua Palace to assist in palace affairs, and the news of the Empress's pregnancy with a legitimate son spread throughout the court.
At first, the civil and military officials were overjoyed at the news of the Empress's pregnancy, but this enthusiasm did not last a month. Memorials began to arrive on Jiang Chen's desk like snowflakes, all of which requested that he reopen the imperial concubine selection.
It's no wonder these ministers are anxious. The current emperor is now nearly thirty, yet there is still only one empress in the harem. Back when he was the crown prince, there was a concubine, but after ascending the throne, there has never been a selection of concubines. The entire harem consists of only one empress.
The first three years were due to the national mourning period, and His Majesty made it clear that he would observe mourning for the late emperor, so it was not appropriate to put the selection of consorts on the agenda. This year, however, has finally passed, and the empress is pregnant again, which is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity.
Jiang Chen knew all too well what these old ministers were thinking. All that talk about the nation's well-being and the dragon's fortune was just a high-sounding excuse. Restarting the imperial concubine selection was nothing more than using their daughters and granddaughters as stepping stones to climb the ladder of success. He had already been worried about Shen Yujiao's pregnancy these days, and seeing these memorials now made him feel like his heart was being blocked.
These memorials piled up for half a month. Jiang Chen saw that almost all the ministers with ulterior motives had gathered, and then he issued an imperial edict: all ministers who had submitted memorials requesting the holding of a talent selection were to be dismissed from their posts from this day forward and were required to stay at home to reflect on their actions and pray for the well-being of the Great Xia Dynasty.
Jiang Chen did not issue the order directly according to his own wishes. Instead, he summoned the cabinet ministers and, in the imperial study, sighed with distress, expressing his dilemma.
"After the ministers submitted their memorials, I pondered this matter for a long time, until last night... when the founding emperor appeared to me in a dream..."
As he spoke, Jiang Chen tearfully recounted to the assembled officials how the Emperor had reprimanded him in his dream. He explained that it was because he had entertained the idea of selecting concubines that the Emperor had scolded him for being unfilial, and that Empress Shen was his perfect match. He added that if he had any other thoughts, it would affect the fate of the Great Xia Dynasty.
These words were practically accusing the ministers who submitted the memorial of disloyalty and filial impiety. Wasn't it for the sake of the Great Xia Dynasty? Wasn't it about loyalty to the emperor and love for the country? Jiang Chen was the emperor, and the founding emperor was even more so. If the founding emperor hadn't conquered the world, how could we have the peaceful and prosperous land we enjoy today?
Thus, everyone witnessed Jiang Chen's blatant lying: "...Therefore, I have decided to abolish the harem from this day forward. The son of the Empress will be the Crown Prince. If the Empress has many children, the most outstanding one will be chosen to reside in the Eastern Palace. If I only have one eldest son, I will carefully educate him to become a useful person. If I am destined to have no son in this life, and the Empress's child is a princess, then..."
Jiang Chen originally wanted to say that she should be made empress, but then he thought that if he said it too directly, it would put too much pressure on Shen Yujiao. Besides, the child has not yet been born, so it would not be good to be too explicit. So he changed the subject: "...Since the founding emperor has given his instructions, I will naturally obey the orders of my ancestors. All my beloved ministers are loyal and patriotic officials, so they will naturally agree with my decision, right?"
The ministers, under pressure, exchanged glances, then bowed their heads one after another: "Your Majesty is wise."
Now that things have come to this point, who would dare to disagree? Even the founding emperor has been brought up; anyone who objects would be a traitor, wouldn't they?
Once the imperial edict was issued, the court fell silent once more. If the ministers had known that the consequence of their memorial was that His Majesty would abolish the harem, it's unknown whether they would have changed their minds. Now, even if they regretted it to the core, there was no way out.
Some of these things reached Shen Yujiao's ears, but she couldn't care less: her pregnancy was going very badly.
In just a few months, Shen Yujiao's spirits were visibly fading away, and she always looked exhausted. The Empress Dowager and the Noble Consort were very worried and tried all sorts of ways to nourish her. But no matter how many pots of tonics she ate, Shen Yujiao did not improve at all.
"Your Majesty, perhaps Her Majesty's weakness is due to emotional distress and excessive worry, leading to a deficiency of vital energy. Or perhaps the fetus is too robust, absorbing nutrients from its mother in the womb, causing Her Majesty's poor health..."
Every day, facing these imperial physicians and listening to their reports that Shen Yujiao was not well, Jiang Chen felt his temper becoming increasingly volatile. He suppressed his anger and asked, "If this child is aborted, can the Empress's health be guaranteed?"
Upon hearing this, the imperial physicians were greatly alarmed and immediately kowtowed to Jiang Chen, pleading, "Your Majesty, please rescind your decree!"
"Bang--"
Jiang Chen had been getting his orders rejected and advised to rescind them every day, and he was starting to lose his temper: "Don't you understand? I don't need any offspring, I just want the Empress to be well!"
No need for imperial offspring, only an empress.
Even hearing it with their own ears was too shocking. The imperial physicians of the Imperial Hospital were so shocked that they were speechless. It was Wang, the chief physician, who was the first to react. He immediately replied, "Your Majesty, that is not what we meant. It is because the fetus and the mother are already inseparable. If the fetus is forcibly removed, I'm afraid Her Majesty the Empress's life will be in danger!"
Although Jiang Chen did not understand medical principles, he remembered that even in modern times with advanced medical care, there were still many pregnant women who lost their lives during childbirth. In the Great Xia Dynasty, even the most distinguished couples had to face the gates of hell.
"What methods are there to protect the Empress as much as possible?"
After a moment of deep thought, Wang, the Imperial Physician, spoke with some difficulty: "Your Majesty, although we do not possess the medical skills of a living Hua Tuo, we have studied medicine since childhood before entering the Imperial Medical Academy. We are now helpless in the face of Her Majesty's pregnancy, and can only offer her medicinal diets and medications to help her recover..."
"Then what use do I have for you!"
At this moment, Jiang Chen hated himself and hated the Great Xia Dynasty. If it weren't for this inexplicable dynasty, Jiao Jiao wouldn't be in such danger. He pressed his palm against his forehead, trying to calm the anger in his heart.
"I hereby issue an imperial edict, announcing to the world that I am recruiting renowned physicians from across the land. Whoever can heal the Empress will be rewarded with a thousand... ten thousand taels of gold!"
No one can resist the allure of a fortune. On the third day after the imperial edict was posted, a long queue had already formed at the palace gate. The queue consisted of renowned physicians and itinerant doctors from all over the Great Xia Dynasty, including several foreign physicians.
"Your Majesty, this one is also..."
Seeing the troubled look on the physician's face, Jiang Chen slowly closed his eyes with a gloomy expression. Zhu Yu stood behind him and waved to the eunuch standing beside him. The eunuch understood and quickly led the ashen-faced doctor away from Qionghua Palace.
Noticing that it was quiet outside, Mu Jin slowly walked over: "Your Majesty, the Empress wishes to see you."
Without a moment's hesitation, almost as soon as Mu Jin finished speaking, Jiang Chen hurriedly got up and stepped into the bedroom.
As the months progressed, Shen Yujiao spent more time in a deep sleep than awake these days. Even though Jiang Chen stayed by her side every day, he could only exchange a few words with her when she was awake. Court affairs were almost entirely put on hold. If it weren't for He Zhiju holding things up in the court, the memorials would probably have crushed the pillars of Qionghua Palace.
"Jiaojiao—" Jiang Chen strode over, walked to the bedside and slowly sat down: "Are you feeling any better today?"
Shen Yujiao found it quite difficult to wake up today, even more difficult than yesterday. She had only been awake for a short while when sleepiness washed over her again. She forced a smile at Jiang Chen and said, "Jiang Chen, I feel more and more tired the more I sleep."
"I'm sorry..." Jiang Chen frowned, took out a pillow from the inside and placed it on the bed rail, then carefully helped her sit up.
"What's wrong?" Shen Yujiao cupped his face in her hands, noticing the deep guilt hidden in his lowered eyes. A feeling of heartache rose from her heart to her fingertips as she gently stroked Jiang Chen's cheek, softly comforting him, "It's not your fault."
"In a few days...in a few days I will surely find a doctor who can cure you."
Sensing the slight tremor in his voice, Shen Yujiao was at a loss for how to comfort him.
Since becoming pregnant, she has noticed something unusual about her body. Deep inside, irreversible damage is gradually expanding. The process of this child's development is like planting a seed of fire within her. She can feel the burning area gradually expanding, and then it will soon become a prairie fire that will engulf her.
Every time she falls asleep, she sees a raging fire before her eyes, just like the scene Shen Yujiao saw before her death.
“No need. They come to see me every day, and I find it extremely noisy. Jiang Chen, take me out for a walk. Anywhere is fine. I want to leave the palace and go for a stroll.”
The warmth in his palm gradually spread, and Jiang Chen, unusually, hesitated at her request: "You're more pregnant now, and your body is getting heavier. Going out... I'm worried about your health."
“What good will lying here do?” Shen Yujiao shook her head and smiled bitterly. After a long silence, she said, “Take me to see Yuling.”
Her voice was gentle, as soft and warm as a spring breeze melting snow: "I heard that Yuling has been renovated. The scenery there is beautiful and the air is fresh. How about we go on a picnic?"
Shen Yujiao spoke lightly, but her words did not comfort Jiang Chen. He did not want to agree to Shen Yujiao's request and even turned his head slightly away, trying to avoid the matter.
He was unwilling to face the fact that Shen Yujiao was thinking about what would happen after her death.
After the country was at peace, Jiang Chen first posthumously honored Jiang Yu and Jiang Yu. Then, after the government and finances were back on track, he repaired the Yu Mausoleum and announced to the world that he and the Empress would be buried together there after their deaths.
An imperial mausoleum will welcome three emperors and one empress. Needless to say, the grandeur and scale of the renovation project goes without saying. The entire mausoleum was only fully completed last month. At this moment, when Shen Yujiao suggested going to the Yu Mausoleum, he subconsciously wanted to avoid it.
However, Jiang Chen was determined not to refuse Shen Yujiao's request even once, no matter how many times he tried—"I want to see the sun again."
The next morning, the carriage left the north gate of the palace. The emperor and empress were traveling in secret, with only a team of guards accompanying them for protection. After a long time of breathing in the fresh air, Shen Yujiao felt relaxed all over, and her physical and mental fatigue was relieved. She nestled in Jiang Chen's arms, squinted her eyes slightly, felt the gentle breeze, and a satisfied smile appeared on her lips.
"The sunshine is so nice..." Shen Yujiao sighed from the bottom of her heart, "Jiang Chen, do you still remember the day the college entrance exam results were released?"
Jiang Chen held her protectively in his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head. Hearing this, he couldn't help but smile: "Of course I remember."
The conversation was brief and heartwarming. Neither of them mentioned that day again, but the feelings and sensations of that day resurfaced: the bright and scorching sun, the dappled shadows of the streets, the gentle breeze of early summer, walking home with the person you love along the path you've walked countless times together, heading towards the future you've promised each other.
Shen Yujiao will always remember that day. When she saw that their scores fell exactly within the range she had calculated countless times, her heart settled down. Even though their cold war hadn't ended yet, she could feel the same sense of relaxation from Jiang Chen. She felt relaxed and happy. It was that moment, and it is this moment.
It should have been just a short time ago, but years have passed in the blink of an eye. The days of wearing school uniforms seem as distant as a past life.
The carriage traveled north along the official road until it left the outskirts of the capital, turned onto a mountain road, passed through the woods, and finally arrived at Yuling Mausoleum.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness, we have arrived."
Mu Jin's voice came through the carriage wall. Jiang Chen gently patted Shen Yujiao and, seeing her sleepy appearance, carefully carried her down from the carriage.
The moment her feet touched the ground, Shen Yujiao finally came to her senses. Looking at the solemn and majestic imperial mausoleum in front of her, the dragon vein seemed to stretch endlessly into the mountains. For the first time, the power and prestige of the Great Xia Kingdom were presented in a concrete form.
The early autumn wind carried a hint of coolness. Jiang Chen took the cloak from Mu Jin and wrapped it around Shen Yujiao, saying, "Be careful not to catch a cold."
A large, warm hand covered Shen Yujiao's belly. Feeling this care, Shen Yujiao leaned back slightly, resting in his arms, her hands folded over his. The two of them nestled together, looking at the solemn mausoleum.
"Jiang Chen... Your Majesty..."
In private, the two never put on the same act as they did in public. Hearing Shen Yujiao's way of addressing him, Jiang Chen was taken aback: "Why are you suddenly calling me that?"
"It's just... I suddenly felt like calling you that. Sometimes I wonder what the meaning of our time travel is. Seeing this mausoleum today, I think I understand."
In the early years of Jiang Chen's reign, the national treasury prioritized the restoration of civilian and military resources, and all expenditures related to the royal family were reduced to the bare minimum. As a result, the matter of rebuilding the mausoleum was repeatedly postponed. Now, being able to see such a magnificent mausoleum with one's own eyes is the best proof of the strength of the Great Xia Dynasty.
"We have not disappointed their expectations or let down this prosperous dynasty during our trip to Great Xia. What we see today is all thanks to His Majesty's hard work day and night."
“These days, whenever I fall asleep, I dream of the scene when we first came to Great Xia. Those past events are still clear to this day. Your Majesty has come a long way to this day... You have worked hard.”
Jiang Chen pulled her closer with his arms, his voice growing even lower: "All along, I've relied on Jiao Jiao."
From his first foray into the imperial court, his first court session, to submitting memorials and handling official documents, attending court meetings and responding to questions, managing snow disasters, clearing out officials in the south, and leading the northern expedition against the Di army, until his ascension to the throne, he estimated that without Shen Yujiao, he would have had a very difficult journey.
"In the future, in the annals of history, Jiao Jiao's name must be written before mine, so as to be worthy of your contributions to the Great Xia."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yujiao took a deep breath: "Let's go see them."
"good."
The underground palace was not like the surface. As soon as they stepped off the stairs, they felt a chill. Jiang Chen straightened Shen Yujiao's cloak and carefully helped her inside. After passing through a long corridor, the group finally arrived at the main tomb chamber. After instructing that the tomb chamber be lit, Jiang Chen dismissed everyone.
Even with the candlelight shining brightly, the tomb chamber remained dark and desolate. Staring at the two coffins placed side by side, Shen Yujiao's emotions were churning uncontrollably.
Coming to Yuling was not a sudden decision, but rather because in the past few days, she had been frequently dreaming of memories that did not belong to her—vivid, emotionally gentle, and warm scenes that belonged to Shen Yujiao from her childhood.
Therefore, she felt that perhaps Shen Yujiao wanted to see them, or perhaps they wanted to see Shen Yujiao. When she actually stood there, the feeling grew stronger and stronger, and all those vague, uncertain, and elusive things became clear in an instant.
Shen Yujiao slowly walked towards Jiang Yu's coffin, raising her hand uncontrollably to cover its surface. As if an electric current was passing through her body, she subconsciously shivered. Then, she heard a familiar voice coming from afar, like a call.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen quickly stepped forward to support her: "What's wrong?"
But Shen Yujiao seemed to no longer hear his voice. Her expression was dreamy, and a smile appeared on her lips. The smile was full of satisfaction and relief. Pearl-like tears rolled down her cheeks, and their hot temperature went straight into Jiang Chen's heart.
"Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao..." Jiang Chen held her shoulders and gently shook her, "Wake up, wake up!"
Urgent calls continued to come, and Mu Jin and Zhu Yu rushed over. They saw His Majesty shaking the Empress's body anxiously, while the Empress seemed to be possessed, weeping over Emperor Xian's coffin. The two were shocked and wanted to step forward, but they looked at each other and retreated.
Seeing that she seemed to be sinking deeper and deeper into this state, Jiang Chen was extremely anxious and subconsciously shouted, "Shen Yujiao!"
As if something shattered, Shen Yujiao heard a crisp sound like breaking glass, followed by Jiang Chen's urgent call of her name. Her eyes gradually cleared: "Jiang Chen..."
This was the last thing she said to Jiang Chen before she fainted.
"Your Majesty, the Empress's condition is deteriorating, and we are truly powerless to help."
Looking at the Imperial Medical Academy Chief Physician kneeling on the ground, Jiang Chen had lost the ability to respond. He sat on the footstool of the phoenix bed, holding Shen Yujiao's hand loosely in his hand, staring blankly ahead, but it was unclear what he was looking at.
Since returning from Yuling, Shen Yujiao has been withering away at a visible rate, continuing in a trend that he cannot reverse. He intuitively felt that something must have happened to Shen Yujiao in Yuling that day that he could not know, but Shen Yujiao has been asleep since returning to the palace and has never woken up. He did not even have the chance to ask her a question in person.
The Empress gradually grew thinner, taking away His Majesty's vitality as well. Mu Jin couldn't stop crying every day as she watched the couple. Zhu Yu also felt powerless. The Emperor and Empress were the most honored people in the Great Xia Dynasty, but when everything happened before their eyes, everyone was still helpless and could only watch it all unfold.
The affairs of the previous dynasty were numerous and complicated, but He Zhiju never brought them into the palace. Princess Yong'an persuaded the Duchess of Yi to help, and the two of them supported the Empress in her weakened state. Everyone tacitly refrained from disturbing Qionghua Palace, until this day—
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" He Zhiju headed towards Qionghua Palace as soon as he finished court. Zhu Yu was quite surprised to see him lose his composure, but still stepped forward to stop him. He Zhiju lowered his voice and said, "I have found Physician Luqiu."
Upon hearing this title, Zhu Yu no longer hesitated and turned to enter the inner hall.
A moment later, Jiang Chen was helped to the main hall. When he saw the white-robed immortal with white hair and a youthful face, Jiang Chen was speechless for a long time. It was only after the physician Luqiu turned around and saw him standing there in a daze that he slowly said, "Your Majesty, it's been a long time."
Indeed, it had been a long time since they last met. Several years had passed since they parted ways in the northern frontier, but Jiang Chen felt no joy at the reunion. The last time he saw Doctor Luqiu, it was because he heard him pronounce Jiang Yu's life was nearing its end. Now, although he was reluctant to see him again, he had to admit that only Doctor Luqiu could give him an answer.
"The Empress...please, sir, come and examine her..."
Jiang Chen's request was interrupted by Physician Lüqiu: "I am already aware of Her Majesty's condition. I have come here today to see His Majesty."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen looked anxious: "But she—"
"Your Majesty, where are you going after you came out?"
Doctor Luqiu saw his urgency, but only uttered this sentence softly and slowly. Everyone present felt that the words were incoherent, but Jiang Chen seemed to be struck by something and stood there stunned for a long time.
"Sir... what did you say?"
"It seems Your Majesty understands."
Even though Doctor Luqiu gave an affirmative answer, Jiang Chen's heart was still churning with disbelief and shock. Seeing the situation of the two, Zhu Yu very tactfully led everyone out, leaving the main hall to the two of them.
"How could you know that, sir?"
"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed," Physician Luqiu said with a faint smile. "I wonder if Your Majesty still remembers that several years ago, I also came for the Empress. At that time, I made it clear that I came for a karmic connection. Now, the connection is coming to an end, and karma is turning back. I have come to bid you farewell."
Although it was clearly a farewell, it inexplicably injected a powerful boost into Jiang Chen's heart. He looked towards the direction of the sleeping quarters and bowed solemnly to Doctor Lüqiu once more: "Then... please tell me, sir, when will she... leave? Will she come back?"
Doctor Luqiu narrowed his eyes slightly and shook his head: "Cause and effect are in a cycle, returning to their original positions. How can things that have already closed a loop repeat themselves? As for when... the moon waxes and wanes in its time, Your Majesty should understand."
Jiang Chen pondered those words for a long time: "You mean...this child?"
"Unspeakable."
"Then—" Jiang Chen took a deep breath: "What about me?"
Physician Luqiu revealed a satisfied smile upon hearing this question: "That is naturally the case. When cause and effect are resolved, everything will return to its original state."
"May I ask, sir, where does my karma lie?"
"Your Majesty—" Physician Luqiu shook his head: "Only you can know this answer."
After the words were spoken, Jiang Chen was stunned for a long time. He wanted to ask another question, but when he looked up, the white figure was gone. Only He Zhiju and Zhu Yu were looking at him with strange eyes. He slowly straightened up and wanted to walk towards the bedroom, but after taking a few steps, he suddenly stopped.
“Zhu Yu…” Jiang Chen slowly turned around: “Prepare the carriage for the Yu Mausoleum.”
Upon hearing this order, Zhu Yu immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty!"
The Empress went once and returned in such bad shape. If His Majesty were to go again... Zhu Yu dared not think about it and just kowtowed desperately. But Jiang Chen ignored her and looked straight in the direction of Yuling. Jiao Jiao found the answer there, and he would definitely be able to as well.
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