Chapter 28 Everyone present was dumbfounded

In the crowd, Prince Rui Lu Luochuan smiled.

My brother has been slapped in the face this time.

Ji Ku was surprised. He didn't expect that his calculation was so accurate this time. Is it really going to rain today?

If he succeeded in praying for rain, Xuanshan Temple would surely become more prosperous, and he would have more money from incense offerings.

He was immediately overjoyed and recited the scriptures even louder.

The wind was blowing wildly and Lu Li was angry.

【Why did you come just now? ! ! ! ! ! 】

Lu Yanshi heard his daughter's voice and looked up, but saw nothing.

The old dragon king hid his figure and only Lu Li could see him.

"Hey, little Jinli, you called me to help, so why wouldn't I come? I just had a few drinks, so I was delayed for a while."

The old Dragon King happily pinched Lu Li's little face.

The little koi turned into a baby, so cute.

[Stop pinching me, it's going to rain soon! I'm worried!] Lu Li glared at him angrily.

"Okay, okay." The old Dragon King responded, raised his hand and waved, and the rain was about to fall.

[Wait, only place it on my side, don't place it on his side yet.] Lu Li had not forgotten that the old bald donkey Ji Ku had mocked him.

"Okay, whatever you say." The old Dragon King smiled and pinched her little face again.

Others could not see the interaction between the two people, they only saw the heavy rain pouring down.

But this time the rain fell in distinct parts.

On the left is Lu Li's position, where the rain keeps falling; on the right is Ji Ku's position, where there is not a drop of rain at all.

Everyone present was dumbfounded.

The contrast of this scene was too tragic. Anyone with eyes could see that this rain was brought about by the Ninth Princess's prayer and had nothing to do with Ji Ku.

Ji Ku stopped beating the wooden fish in his hand, and a chill rose behind him for no reason.

King Rui did not expect things to turn out like this.

How can a four-month-old baby who can’t even sit up or crawl pray for rain?

"I have lent a helping hand to the princess. Now that the rain has come, I will take my leave." At this point, Ji Ku still wanted to take some credit.

"Someone, bring that old bald donkey who is playing tricks on me away." When Lu Yanshi saw that Lu Li had successfully prayed for rain, he was happier than the day he ascended the throne.

His daughter is so blessed!

Those people know nothing.

[Old Dragon King, let the rain over there fall as well. ]

After seeing Ji Ku being taken away, Lu Li urged.

"No problem." The old Dragon King waved his hand, and it started raining on the other side.

Now no one dared to question Lu Li's success in praying for rain.

Ji Ku was taken away and it started raining just now, which means God dislikes him and he can no longer go to Xuanshan Temple to burn incense.

Don't get involved in his bad luck.

"Long live the princess! Long live the princess!" the people in the crowd shouted spontaneously.

The corners of Lu Yanshi's lips curled up slightly, and a rare smile appeared in his eyes.

Cao Dehai, who was watching silently at the side, discovered that since the Ninth Princess was born, the emperor, who used to be serious, became fond of smiling.

【Thank you, old dragon king! 】

Having slapped Ji Ku in the face, Lu Li was in a good mood at the moment.

"You're welcome. I really like what you gave me today. When you grow up, remember to come to the Dragon Palace and bring me some wine."

As soon as the old dragon king finished speaking, a strong wind arose and all the offerings on the rain-praying altar disappeared.

Lu Yanshi was startled and desperately wanted to rush to the altar to bring his daughter back, but he didn't expect that his daughter would fall safely into his arms the next second.

[I am so tired, I am just a baby who is less than one year old. I am really amazing that I have done such a difficult task as praying for rain for my father.]

[Father is already so old, he should be more sensible and will consciously reward me, right? ]

Listening to Lu Li bragging about herself in his arms, Lu Yanshi could no longer stop smiling.

"Pass the order down and make ten pure gold longevity locks for the Ninth Princess." He gave the order immediately.

Hearing this, Lu Li raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a brilliant smile.

[I’ve made a fortune. My father has been the best to me.]

She rubbed her head against Lu Yanshi's chest, then found a comfortable position and fell asleep.

Because of her words, Lu Yanshi's mouth was full of smiles for the whole day.

…

The news of Lu Li's successful prayer for rain soon spread throughout the capital.

The story became more and more mysterious, and now everyone regarded Lu Li as a fairy from heaven. No one mentioned the title of "Demon Star" anymore.

Lu Li received the reward, but Lu Yanshi felt it was still not enough. He thought that Xia Shuyi's position was a bit low and not worthy of his daughter.

So he raised his hand and promoted her position.

"My beloved concubine is of a virtuous character, so I will give her the title of Hui."

In less than half a year, Xia Shuyi completed two consecutive jumps, from Concubine Xia to Concubine Hui.

This speed of promotion makes her the fastest in the harem.

Suddenly, more concubines came to the Weiyang Palace.

The Fourth Princess Lu Yuan, who was far away in the royal temple accompanying the Empress Dowager to worship Buddha, also heard about this.

She was a little uneasy.

If she doesn't return to the palace, will her father still remember her?

If Xia Shuyi becomes the empress, will she still have a good life?

The Queen Mother is old, and she might pass away one day.

By then, she, a princess without a mother, would be at the mercy of others.

She had to return to the palace as soon as possible, win back her father's attention from Lu Li, and continue to be her father's favorite daughter.

Lu Yuan thought for a moment, then took the Empress Dowager's hand and said coquettishly, "Grandmother, we have been out worshipping Buddha for half a year. Isn't it time to return to the palace? After all, your birthday is in a month, and my father must have prepared a surprise for you."

Her mother was the niece of the Empress Dowager, and she died in childbirth. The Empress Dowager felt sorry for her for having lost her mother at a young age, so she brought her to her side and raised her.

She is the princess with the highest status in the entire harem. Even the eldest princess born by the previous queen is not as favored as her.

So when she heard that Lu Li was so valued by her father, she was both envious and jealous.

The Queen Mother thought about it and felt that it made sense. After being out for so long, it was time to return to the palace.

"Okay, then let's do as Yuan'er says and go back to the palace."

On the way back to the palace, the Queen Mother asked her confidant to inquire about the affairs in the palace. She learned that the noble concubine was dead and the virtuous concubine was banished to the cold palace, and all of this was related to Xia Shuyi.

The most important thing is that Xia Shuyi actually forced her precious grandson Lu Yan to kneel down because of a little princess.

It's really disgusting.

There are so many princesses in the palace, why is her daughter the most precious?

Before meeting Lu Li, the Queen Mother was already dissatisfied with her because of Xia Shuyi.

"The Emperor is indeed too doting on the Ninth Princess. I heard that he even carries her to court." Nanny Gui beside the Queen Mother sighed.

"Okay, don't mention them mother and daughter." The Queen Mother was immediately annoyed and told her to shut up.

I made up my mind to teach Xia Shuyi and her daughter some manners when I got back.

Seeing her attitude, Lu Yuan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

What Aunt Gui said was exactly right. Grandmother must be extremely annoyed with Lu Li.

It seems that the money she stuffed was not wasted.

Two days later, the Queen Mother and her entourage arrived at the palace.