Seeing that the New Year's Eve banquet was about to end, the emperor could not wait to stand up, said a few words casually, and ended the banquet.
Anyone can see that His Majesty seems to have more important things to do.
Concubine Guo was so angry that she gnashed her teeth and kept cursing Fang Miao in her heart. She was really a woman who brought disaster to the country and the people. As soon as she appeared, she not only seduced her son's soul, but now she even didn't let her husband go.
If she finds the opportunity, she will definitely not let it go easily.
The emperor stood up and was about to go to Ruyi Pavilion to see the beauty, but Helian Jing suddenly stood up:
"Father, I have something important to report."
It was already past midnight. Upon hearing this, His Majesty waved his hand impatiently:
"If you have anything to say, come to the palace tomorrow and tell me. It's getting late now. I'm tired and I need to go back to rest."
Rest for nothing, everyone knows it, but how could Helian Jing let him have his way?
"Father, this matter concerns the foundation of the country, and it is related to the Rakshasa Country. It is not an ordinary matter."
What worries the emperor the most right now is that the Rakshasa Kingdom is preparing for war and attacking Daqing, so when he heard the three words "Rakshasa Kingdom", he instinctively put on a serious expression.
"In that case, come with me!"
In the face of the country, beauty was thrown aside.
Helian Jing followed the emperor to the resting area in the back hall. His father had drunk some wine and was now leaning on the couch, rubbing his forehead.
"What's the news from Luosha Country? Tell me quickly. I drank too much tonight and have a headache."
His Majesty seems a little upset.
Helian Jing took out the portrait and handed it to Eunuch Fu:
"Father, please look at this portrait."
The candles in the hall were bright enough not to obstruct the view, but in order to ensure that the emperor could see clearly, Eunuch Fu specially brought a candlestick to make it brighter. He spread the portrait flat on the table.
The person painted on it is Empress Yossailin of the Rakshasa Kingdom.
She has a pair of blue pupils, naturally curly hair, wears a crown, and has a majestic expression. In the Rakshasa Kingdom, her looks are considered to be the most beautiful woman on earth.
When the emperor saw the painting for the first time, he felt a sense of familiarity. He instantly thought of the new beauty he had adopted tonight. She also had a pair of blue eyes.
"This is?"
The emperor frowned and glanced at Helian Jing.
Helian Jing explained calmly:
"Father, this is a portrait of Empress Jocelyn of Luosha. According to reliable sources, when Empress Jocelyn was still the Crown Princess in her early years, she had a secret love affair with a man from our Central Plains. The two gave birth to a daughter, but for some reason, the child was left outside. It is said that it is very likely that the child is in our Daqing territory.
Father, you also know that Luosha is a country where women are respected and the status of women is extremely high. Empress Jocelyn has two princes, neither of whom is qualified to become the crown prince of Luosha. Empress Jocelyn will not allow the prince to ascend the throne. Once any prince ascends the throne, Luosha will usher in an earth-shaking change. Therefore, the empress has been looking for the lost princess for many years.
Father, please look at the accessory hanging around her neck. To describe it in the words of the Rakshasa country, this thing is called a pocket watch. The Rakshasa country uses this thing to estimate the time. Only the royal family is worthy of owning it. It is neither gold nor silver. The higher the status, the more gems are inlaid on it. There are seven different colors in total, and the one on Empress Jocelyn has seven colors, representing her supreme status. As far as I know, her lost child also has an identical pocket watch. "
When the emperor heard what he said, he stared at the portrait with a frown on his face.
"You mean, before the war comes, find the princess who is left outside?"
"That's right, father. Empress Jocelyn needs an heir to ensure the destiny of her country and the traditions that have always been passed. So she has to find the lost princess. If we can find the princess in advance and use her as a bargaining chip as a negotiation condition, we can not only prevent a fierce battle from happening, but also use it to propose some conditions to Luosha Country in exchange. No matter how you calculate it, it is the most beneficial to our Daqing Dynasty."
As long as there is no war, it will be a great thing for the common people. It will not harm the country's foundation and will also be profitable.
His Majesty has always been very interested in the musket of the Rakshasa Kingdom. If he finds this princess as a bargaining chip, he might be able to obtain the manufacturing method of the musket.
With this weapon, Daqing will not have to worry about war in the future.
"You're right, but how easy is it to find someone successfully?"
The land area of Daqing is there. Without knowing the situation, the first thing the emperor had to consider was that it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack to find a person in such a large area. How easy is that?
Of course Helian Jing would not tell him that the princess was within the palace walls, as that would seem too deliberate. He was helping Helian Heng, but at the same time he was also creating benefits for himself.
Whoever said it gets the credit. Helian Heng didn't want to be the emperor, so he gave the credit to him. Naturally, Helian Jing had to help him do a good job.
"Father, even if it is not easy, we must try our best, just for the common people to avoid the suffering of war, and for our Daqing to enjoy prosperity forever."
This time, Helian Jing made his presence felt in front of his father, and the emperor once again had a new opinion of him.
This son of his is different from his other sons. He not only cares about power, at least in his heart, he really cares about the people of the world.
"Well, you have done a great job. I will remember this. I will leave the matter of finding the princess to you!"
The emperor just threw this difficult matter to Helian Jing, but it only looked difficult, and he was the only one who was kept in the dark.
Helian Jing has done everything he should do, and the rest is up to fate.
If the emperor can successfully see Fang Miao's pocket watch, everything will be easy.
However, there is an even worse outcome. That is, if the emperor has confirmed Fang Miao's identity, even if it is just a suspicion, but he still insists on going his own way...
Forget it, Helian Jing didn’t dare to think too much. These were things that Helian Heng should worry about. He had already done his best.
As for the emperor, on the way to Ruyi Pavilion, he was still thinking about what Helian Jing had just said to him. Eunuch Fu was holding the portrait of Empress Josephine in his hand.
He sat in the sedan chair and couldn't help asking:
"Eunuch Fu, the beauty we met tonight also had a pair of blue eyes. Do you think this is a coincidence?"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Fu didn't know how to respond. Since this was a political matter, he was not qualified to interrupt.
"It was too dark at that time, so I didn't dare to take a closer look!"
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