Chapter 458: Victory by Detour
After hearing Wenren Yuebai's words, Xiao Wan's heart was suddenly shrouded in a layer of haze, and despair spread like fog in a cold night.
Qiao Youyou is now in a remote place, and it would take too long to write to her, and Zhu Lan's situation cannot afford any delay.
"Miss Xiao, if there is anything in the court that needs your help, I will do my best."
I Wenren Yuebai paused and suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, the crux of this matter lies with the Duke of Weiguo... My father still has a good relationship with him. I will immediately write a letter in my father's name, perhaps I can persuade him to take a step back and stop pressing forward."
Wenren Yuebai's handwriting was thin and vigorous. He quickly wrote a letter and handed it to Xiao Wan.
He also took out a silver note for three thousand taels in his own name.
If Youyou knew that Zhu Lan was thrown into the Heavenly Prison, he would definitely go crazy. He could not just stand by and watch.
"Miss Xiao, why don't I go to the Duxin Temple in person to ask to see Duke Weiguo? I think he will not turn me away." Wenren Yuebai said thoughtfully.
Xiao Wan was very hesitant.
She had heard Qiao Youyou talk about Wenren Yuebai's leg disease. This disease was very sensitive to cold and was extremely painful once it broke out.
The Jinxiao Pavilion was paved with floor heating and was as warm as spring. Wenren Yuebai even wanted to put the medicine blanket on his knees.
It was icy and snowy outside, and the Duxin Temple was built in the mountains. I'm afraid Wenren Yuebai couldn't bear it.
In the end, Xiao Wan declined Wenren Yuebai's kindness and only accepted the letter and banknotes.
It's just a drop in the bucket, but it's better than nothing.
…
In the Imperial Fragrance Pavilion, Xiao Wan and Zhu Qingyan reunited again.
"We only have three thousand taels, I'm afraid it won't be pleasing to Madam Hui." Zhu Qingyan said anxiously, "And this letter... We can't even see the Duke of Wei, how can we give it to him?"
Everyone was silent for a moment and the atmosphere was solemn.
In the end, it was Xiao Wan who spoke up and asked Zhu Qingyan to describe again the situation when he met Xue Hui that day, to see if they could find some breakthroughs.
Zhu Qingyan's description was almost the same as before.
“That blood ginseng is also a rare item, but she just threw it aside without even taking a liking to it.
Then she passed me by and drove away in her carriage."
Zhu Qingyan suddenly thought of something and added:
"I remember that when she left, she told her maid that she wanted to bathe in milk in preparation for the banquet the next day..."
"Attending a banquet?" Xiao Wan noticed something and asked, "On what specific day did you meet Xue Hui?"
"It should be the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month."
Xiao Wan muttered to herself, "That means the banquet is on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month... Could it be a banquet around the fire?"
"Yes!" Zhu Qingyan remembered, "She was talking about the Fireside Feast!"
Xiao Wan's eyes lit up, and she felt that there was light at the end of the tunnel.
“She will attend the Fireside Banquet… and the founder of the Fireside Banquet is none other than Madam Hua Rong, who is famous in the capital.
In this way, maybe there is someone who can help us!"
…
The harem, Fengyi Palace.
The sound of reading aloud penetrated the screen and echoed in the hall.
"Aggression should not be allowed to grow too long, desires should not be indulged, ambitions should not be satisfied, and happiness should not be taken to the extreme.
A wise man respects others when he is familiar with them, loves others when he is afraid of them. He knows their evil when he loves them, and knows their good when he hates them..."
A palace servant walked in with small steps and reported in a low voice:
"Empress, Concubine Qin is here."
Dong Lanxin slowly opened her eyes and sat up from the couch. Yan Ning, who was reciting a lesson beside her and nodding his head, looked up when he heard the sound, curiosity flashing in his round eyes.
"Is Sister Jing here too?"
The palace maid replied: "Yes, Princess Zhaoyang is here too."
Upon hearing this, Yan Ning stood up happily, but looked back at Dong Lanxin with some trepidation.
Dong Lanxin smiled dotingly: "Since your sister Ajing is here to play with you, you can leave the rest of your homework for the evening."
"Thank you, mother!" Yan Ning cheered.
Soon, Qin Yuwei and Yan Jing walked into the hall, with smiles on their beautiful faces.
"Greetings, Her Majesty." She let go of her daughter's hand and bowed with a smile.
"Greetings to the Queen Mother and the Crown Prince." Yan Jing also bowed obediently.
When Dong Lanxin saw Yan Jing, a bit of joy appeared in her eyes. She waved to her and said:
"Jing'er, come here."
Dong Lanxin hugged Yan Jing and let her sit on her lap. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch her rosy face.
"Jing'er looks more and more like you. She will definitely be a stunningly beautiful woman in the future." Dong Lanxin said to Qin Yuwei with a smile.
Qin Yuwei also smiled and said to Yan Jing:
"Jing'er, go play with your brother the Crown Prince.
Mother and the Queen have something to say."
Yan Ning, who had been waiting nearby, came up, took Yan Jing's hand, and pulled her towards his desk.
"Ah Jing, let me test you.
Arrogance cannot be allowed to grow excessive, desires cannot be indulged, ambitions cannot be fulfilled, and happiness cannot be taken to the extreme.
What's behind it?
"A wise man respects those he sees with intimacy, loves those he fears. He knows the evil in those he loves, and knows the good in those he hates."
Yan Jing answered fluently, and then raised his little head with pride.
"Brother Prince, why did you only memorize this one?
Ah Jing finished memorizing this article last month."
"Really? I don't believe it. Let me test you on the next one!"
Dong Lanxin and Qin Yuwei looked at the two children chattering and testing each other, neither of them willing to admit defeat, and they smiled knowingly.
"Your Majesty, Yu Wei came here today... to ask for a favor."
"Is it about Zhu Zhongcheng?" Dong Lanxin was not surprised at all. "Otherwise, you are so proud and arrogant, how could you ask for help so easily?"
"The Duke of Wei wants to force Zhu Zhongcheng to death, and the news has also spread to the harem. I know that you have a close relationship with Zhu Zhongcheng, but as concubines, it is not convenient for us to directly intervene in the affairs of the previous dynasty. I am afraid there is not much we can do."
Hearing that she did not directly reject her, Qin Yuwei's tense heart finally relaxed a little, and she leaned forward slightly and said:
"To save people, we must naturally take a roundabout approach."
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