Chapter 74: Preparing the Horse
In the Qinzheng Hall, several ministers were miserable.
Each of them submitted a memorial written over a long period of time, only to have it criticized by Emperor Jingxuan in person, leaving them blushing and feeling ashamed.
But after being reprimanded, His Majesty did not say a word and left them aside, without even a bench to sit on. It was really tormenting.
So, in full view of everyone, Jiang Fusheng entered the hall tremblingly and whispered in Emperor Jingxuan's ear.
In an instant, the air pressure in the hall dropped to freezing point. The ministers kneeling on the cold jade floor shivered inexplicably, and the chill from their knees penetrated into their bones.
Needless to say, Jiang Fusheng was covered in cold sweat and pale as he finished his report, waiting for the thundering wrath to come.
Unexpectedly, apart from the sudden change in Emperor Jingxuan's aura and the strong pressure at the beginning, his tone was terrifyingly calm:
"My dear ministers, please stand up."
Upon hearing this, several ministers wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads and stood up from the ground tremblingly.
Emperor Jingxuan glanced at the few people and said in a stern and solemn tone, "I will give you some time. If your memorials in three days still do not satisfy me... you, my dear ministers, will give way to the wise and virtuous."
Several ministers felt a chill on their heads, their scalps tingling, as if their official hats had fallen to the ground. They bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your forgiveness. We will do our best to relieve Your Majesty's worries!"
Emperor Jingxuan lowered his eyes and said, "Step back."
Several ministers took their leave tremblingly and left the Qinzheng Hall in a hurry.
The hall returned to silence. The ice basin in the corner emitted a strong cold air, which intertwined with the lingering fragrance from the auspicious beast incense burner. When inhaled into the lungs, it was freezing cold.
A beam of light penetrated through the window lattice and shone on Emperor Jingxuan. His deep and tall brows were cast into a shadow like the night sky. In his dark eyes, thick ink rolled. His voice was extremely cold, making people shudder:
"Prepare the horses."
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After getting on the carriage leaving the palace, Yun Wan went to Hongwenguan first to pick up Asui, and was about to leave Anqing Gate.
In the carriage, Asui was carrying a sky blue school bag, sitting on a cushion with his legs dangling, right next to Yun Wan.
He was particularly happy to be able to go home with his mother, humming the nursery rhymes that Yun Wan used to sing to him when she coaxed him to sleep.
After humming, he turned his head, touched Yun Wan's cheek with his fleshy little hand, and asked loudly: "Mother, are you unhappy?"
The warm touch on her face brought Yun back to her senses. She held Ah Sui's small hand, smiled faintly, and shook her head: "No, Ah Niang was just intoxicated by your ballad."
Ah Sui was a little shy, "Then shall I hum it again for Auntie?"
Yun Wan said softly, "Okay."
Asui sat upright, cleared his throat with his hands in his pockets and was about to hum when the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly came from behind the carriage.
Dadada——
From far to near, accompanied by the loud neighing of horses, they galloped in the narrow corridor, as if thousands of troops were approaching inch by inch, giving people an infinite sense of oppression.
The guards at the city gate were ready with swords in hand, but when they saw the face of the man on the horse, they were horrified and dropped their weapons and knelt down.
"It's His Majesty!"
Hearing these three words, Yun's hands tucked into his sleeves trembled.
Ah Sui uttered a cry of surprise, lifted the satin curtain, glanced back, and said, "Mother, there are horses chasing us from behind."
Compared with the Arabian horse, the speed of the carriage was as slow as a snail.
As soon as they finished speaking, the carriage they were riding in suddenly stopped, and then a cold and grim voice sounded:
"Where are you going, ma'am?"
Outside the carriage, Emperor Jingxuan sat high on his horse, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring intently at the carriage, as if he wanted to see through the walls and look directly at the people inside.
His robe was gorgeous, and the sleeves, embroidered with golden coiled dragons, were blown up by the wind. The golden sun shone on the city gate. The tall and mighty horse under him was all black and shiny, with its head raised high and snorting loudly.
Emperor Jingxuan narrowed his eyes and was about to raise his hand holding the reins when a heavy satin curtain was lifted from inside.
The next moment, a fair and delicate little face was revealed.
Ah Sui's face was full of innocence. "Your Majesty, why are you here? Are you riding a horse in the palace?"
"My mother and I are just about to go home!"
He leaned against the window, staring curiously at Emperor Jingxuan who was looking down from his horse.
Still.
Emperor Jingxuan's face darkened, and he shouted, "Jiang Fusheng!"
Jiang Fusheng, who was chasing him from behind, shuddered when he heard this, and rolled off his horse, saying with a firm breath, "The servant is here!"
Emperor Jingxuan glanced over. Jiang Fusheng came to the carriage panting and said to Asui Qiang with a smile: "Young Master, I will carry you down."
Before he could touch the corner of Asui's clothes, Yun Wan, who was sitting on the inside, hugged Asui and held him tightly in his arms. He looked at Emperor Jingxuan nervously and said, "Your Majesty, the child is innocent."
Seeing this, Emperor Jingxuan sneered, his face tense, his dark eyes cold, "Madam, what do you think I am going to do?"
Yun Wan moved her lips, but before she could say anything, Jiang Fusheng slapped his thigh anxiously:
"Oh, Madam, you misunderstood. His Majesty meant that he had something to say to you that the young master couldn't hear. He asked me to wait with the young master to the side first!"
Otherwise, if the two of them started to pull each other and were seen by the innocent and intelligent young master, wouldn't that lead the child astray?
Unfortunately, both of them misunderstood what the other meant.
Jiang Fusheng was immediately glad that he had followed along, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous!
Yun Wan was stunned.
"Mother?"
Asui looked at her obediently.
Yun Wan hesitated for a moment, then let him go. "Go ahead, go with Eunuch Jiang first. Mother and His Majesty have something to say, and children can't listen."
After the two left, there were suddenly only two people left here.
Emperor Jingxuan stared intently at Yun Wan in the carriage, his expression gloomy. "Madam, have you forgotten my instructions? Are you determined to leave the palace?"
Yun Wan pursed her lips and said calmly, "I have something urgent to do and have to leave the palace."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingxuan's face was filled with anger, but his tone was calm: "Madam, what is so important that you have to leave the palace? Tell me."
He obviously didn't believe that Yun Wan had to leave the palace for some important matter, and he was filled with endless anger.
Yun Wan raised her head, met his gaze, and said, "Tomorrow is the anniversary of the death of my husband, Feng Lan. It is only natural that I, the child, and I should go and pay our respects."
"This is a matter of human ethics. Your Majesty is also going to stop it?"
Her eyes were as clear as water, looking at him.
His expression paused, Emperor Jingxuan's Adam's apple rolled, and the anger between his brows dissipated slightly.
but--
He said coldly: "If that's the case, why don't you tell me?"
Did she tell the truth because she thought I was so unkind that I would not agree to her visiting her ex-husband's grave?
Emperor Jingxuan asked himself if he was a petty person. As the king of a country, he had a broad mind.
Yun Wan frowned, looking at him with an accusing look in her eyes: "That day, I wanted to tell you, but you were furious, so I naturally didn't dare to say it."
Emperor Jingxuan's face stiffened slightly. He said sternly, "What happened next? So many days have passed, and I haven't seen Madam come to talk to me."
Yun Wan lowered her eyes and said, "You said the other day that I was not allowed to move around freely. How could I dare to go to such a privileged place in front of the Emperor without permission?"
Emperor Jingxuan laughed angrily.
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