Granny Li led a group of people and drove a carriage to the Mu residence in person.
A crowd of people had gathered at the entrance of the Mu residence.
"This is the Empress Dowager's private carriage. Why is it here at the Mu residence? Could it be that Prime Minister Mu has committed a crime?"
"Hey, what nonsense are you talking about? What crime would require the use of the Empress Dowager's special carriage? I think someone is trying to rise to prominence and become a phoenix."
"But in the Mu family, all the daughters who are of marriageable age are already married, and the two youngest are not even of marriageable age yet. Besides, didn't the Emperor say that he would not select any more concubines?"
"How would I know? But the gates of the Mu residence are tightly shut, and look at that old woman's face, she's all red with anger. I guess there's going to be a good show at the Mu residence."
"Yes, this represents the Empress Dowager, why won't you open the door..."
Li Mama's face turned cold as she listened to the whispers of the people behind her.
Damn the Mu family! They're so arrogant! She's been standing here for ages, and no one's come to open the door.
How dare he go against the Empress Dowager? Is he tired of living?
Granny Li gestured to the guard beside her to knock on the door.
The guard went over and banged on the door loudly, but no one came to open it.
Granny Li was furious and shouted, "Prime Minister Mu, I have come by the Empress Dowager's decree. If you don't open the door, are you trying to disobey the imperial edict?"
There was still no movement behind the door.
Granny Li could no longer contain herself. "Prime Minister Mu, since you are so rude, don't blame me for being unreasonable too."
Then, he angrily shouted to the guards beside him, "Men, break down the door!"
The door opened as soon as he finished speaking.
An aged but authoritative voice rang out, "Who dares to be so rude at the gates of the Mu residence?"
"It's the Grand Tutor! It's the Grand Tutor! I've finally met the Grand Tutor! This is truly a rare opportunity!"
"And Imperial Censor Han, so the Mu residence was closed because we had distinguished guests at home."
When the people saw the Grand Tutor, their faces were filled with excitement. This was the old man who had devoted his entire life to the Tianmo Kingdom, and his hair was completely white.
When Li Mama heard this, she was slightly taken aback and turned to look at her.
Surprisingly, the Grand Tutor, Imperial Censor Han, and Prime Minister Mu came out together, and their expressions changed slightly.
How did they get here?
I hadn't received any prior notice that the Grand Tutor and Imperial Censor Han were also at the Mu residence.
After the three people settled down, Han Yixuan took a few steps forward.
"So it's Granny Li. Why don't you serve the Empress Dowager properly? What brings you to Prime Minister Mu's residence? If something happens to the Empress Dowager, can you bear the responsibility?" Han Yixuan raised an eyebrow slightly, his voice tinged with anger.
Before Granny Li could speak, Han Yixuan interrupted her, continuing with a serious expression, "Granny Li, as you know, His Majesty values filial piety most. Before leaving the palace, he specifically instructed us to take good care of the Empress Dowager. What are your intentions in abandoning your post?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the people started talking again, praising the emperor for his filial piety.
Granny Li gritted her teeth and forced a smile, "Imperial Censor Han has misunderstood. This old servant came here on the orders of the Empress Dowager."
"Because the Emperor and Empress have left the palace, and His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Princess are also not in the palace, the Empress Dowager feels it is too lonely. Today, she specially sent this old servant to invite the eldest daughter of the Mu family to the palace to keep her company for a few days and to relieve her boredom."
Upon hearing this, the three people exchanged glances, each sensing something amiss in the other's eyes.
Prime Minister Mu pondered for a moment before asking, "I wonder if the Empress Dowager wishes to bring a child into the palace to accompany her?"
Granny Li smiled kindly, "Your Majesty, I've long heard that the fifth young lady of the Mu family is well-behaved and considerate, and very good at making elders happy, so I want to bring her into the palace to keep her company."
"Now that the Prime Minister is here, it's a good opportunity to bring the Fifth Miss out so I can take her to the palace."
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Mu remained outwardly calm, but his heart was in turmoil.
The Empress Dowager was clearly threatening him.
He did not reply to the Empress Dowager's letter, but instead gave the letter directly to the Grand Tutor without changing it.
He wondered why the Grand Tutor and Imperial Censor Han had both come to his residence today, implying they must have known about it beforehand.
Prime Minister Mu was at a loss for words and turned his gaze to the Grand Tutor.
The Grand Tutor coughed and said in a deep voice, "Alas, that is really unfortunate. I came today to visit the sick. The Fifth Miss is ill, and today Imperial Censor Han and I came to visit her. I also hope that Prime Minister Mu will not worry too much. Now that the Emperor is away, there are many things to do in the court, and it is precisely the time when people are needed."
Han Yixuan chimed in, "Yes, Prime Minister Mu, don't worry too much. Look, even the Grand Tutor has summoned the imperial physician."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a carriage came towards them. The people made way for it, and the carriage drove all the way to the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence and stopped.
The two imperial physicians disembarked from the carriage and bowed to the Grand Tutor and others.
When Li Mama saw that these two were actually from the Empress Dowager's side, she was secretly delighted.
Whether someone is sick or not can be determined by a diagnosis.
Granny Li said with a worried expression, "Oh dear, we must hurry and send the imperial physician in to take a look. That way, this old servant can go back to the palace and report to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager is quite fond of the Fifth Miss. If she knew that the Fifth Miss was ill, she would definitely be very worried."
The people present were all shrewd and understood the meaning behind Li Mama's words perfectly, but even if they did, they had to pretend not to.
Prime Minister Mu bowed towards the palace and said, “Thank you for your concern for my daughter, Your Majesty. I regret that my daughter is not fortunate enough to serve Your Majesty. Please tell Your Majesty that once my daughter recovers, I will bring her to the palace to express my gratitude.”
Granny Li glanced at him indifferently and chuckled, "Prime Minister, don't be in such a hurry. It's not too late to talk after the imperial physician has finished his diagnosis."
Prime Minister Mu was indeed a cunning old fox. He spoke for a long time with a calm expression, as if his daughter's entry into the palace was truly a blessing for him.
The Grand Tutor waved his hand, signaling the imperial physician to quickly go in and treat Miss Mu Wu.
The group of people just stood there waiting at the entrance.
Granny Li suddenly spoke up, "I imagine the Grand Tutor and Imperial Censor Han must be very busy. Why don't you two go back first? This old servant can wait here. After all, it wouldn't be worth delaying important matters."
The Grand Tutor, with a serious expression, raised his hand and said nonchalantly, "Hey, I don't agree with what Granny Li said. Prime Minister Mu has worked hard for Tianmo Kingdom for many years, and now that his most beloved daughter is sick, we should come to visit her and express our condolences on behalf of the Emperor, so it's alright to wait a little longer."
Mu Chengxiang quickly thanked him, then couldn't help but feel guilty, saying, "I've been a burden. The Emperor asked me to help the Grand Tutor, but instead, I've caused the Grand Tutor to worry. I really shouldn't have done that."
Han Yixuan interjected, "Prime Minister Mu, you're exaggerating. His Majesty loves his people like his own children. If he knew your daughter was sick, he would have sent the imperial physician over long ago, instead of arriving so late."
Seeing the three of them chatting away, praising the Emperor in every word they spoke, Li Mama was deeply moved.
The surrounding people readily agreed.
Granny Li was so angry she almost bit her tongue.
They say three women make a drama, but these three clever women together are even better than an opera singer.
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