Chapter 549: Preparing for the Palace Banquet
The man followed the old man for a long way, until it got dark, and finally came to a small hill.
There are dense green pines on the hill, which is a good place for Feng Shui.
The old man walked with a basket on his shoulder, talking about his past with the two elders of the Ju family.
It turned out that the Ju family had been practicing medicine for generations. The year that Ju Yuanqing's father died, Ju Yuanqing was selected to serve as an imperial physician in the palace. This matter was widely circulated among the neighbors at the time.
Although Ju Yuanqing went to the capital, his mother and sister still stayed in Jiangzhou.
The old man said that he couldn't remember which day it was, but anyway, someone noticed that the mother and daughter of the Ju family had not been seen for several days and thought something had happened at home.
When they broke down the door, they found that the house was empty and everyone had moved out.
A concerned neighbor was worried and asked someone to send a letter to Ju Yuanqing in the capital, asking him to take time to come back and visit.
Unexpectedly, the messenger came back and said that Ju Yuanqing was no longer in the capital.
The matter ended up in nothing, and no one knew the final whereabouts of the Ju family.
The old man was talking as he climbed the hill. After he finished speaking, he was a little out of breath, so he stopped to rest.
He was obviously quite familiar with this place. He pointed in a direction and said:
"Yuan Qing's father's grave is right there. Here, take some of these things with you and go check it out for him."
The old man gave some of the incense, candles and paper money in the bamboo basket to the man.
The old man gathered his strength and was about to continue walking, but his steps stopped abruptly, and he stared in the direction he had just pointed without blinking.
There was actually a faint glow of fire there.
The old man exclaimed "Huh", saying it was really strange, could it be that someone else came to visit Ju Yuanqing's father's grave.
He muttered to himself as he walked towards the direction of the fire. When he got closer, he saw that there was indeed a person kneeling in front of Ju Yuanqing's father's grave, burning something silently.
The man came to his senses after hearing the voice, and the firelight illuminated half of his profile.
The old man was startled, then recognized it and said:
"Yuan Qing? You're back?
Hey, it just so happens that your relative came to Jiangzhou to look for you——"
Before the old man could finish his words, Ju Yuanqing ran away.
…
Ju Yuanqing fell into the hands of the Li family.
When Dong Lanxin received the news, it was like a bolt from the blue.
She never expected such a coincidence that all the people she sent out went to Yunzhou to look for Ju Yuanqing, but Ju Yuanqing appeared in Jiangzhou...
They just happened to be seen by the people sent by Li Yao!
Dong Lanxin closed her eyes, feeling extremely regretful.
The spies at Jiangzhou Medical Clinic did not know that they were searching for Ju Yuanqing at all costs, so when Ju Yuanqing was captured, they were afraid of alerting the enemy and did not take direct action.
They followed secretly and found out where Ju Yuanqing was imprisoned.
Will Ju Yuanqing betray himself?
Dong Lan thought for a long time. Based on her understanding of Ju Yuanqing, he probably wouldn't say anything.
But since it involved Yan Ning, Dong Lanxin didn't dare to gamble.
Even if I win the bet and avoid it this time, what about next time?
What about next time?
Yan Xiuyun has now developed a rift with her, and Li Yao is determined not to reveal what happened between her and Xiao Yuan.
These two factors will always be a sword hanging over his and Ning'er's heads.
It's time to put an end to this.
At this time, the maid Dong Zhu came in and said softly:
"Your Majesty, Concubine Qin is here to see you. She wants to discuss the family banquet in the palace in three days."
Dong Zhu raised his eyes after he finished speaking and was startled by Dong Lanxin's expression. He asked her with concern if she was feeling unwell.
Dong Lanxin shook her head slightly.
"Let the imperial concubine go back first." Dong Lanxin rarely refused Qin Yuwei's request for a meeting.
"I have been feeling a little upset recently. The Imperial Concubine has always been very careful in her work, so let her take charge of arranging the family banquet.
Now that Imperial Concubine Rong has been favored by the Emperor, she should do her part and assist Imperial Concubine Qin.
Remember to remind them that His Majesty's health has gradually improved in recent days, and this family banquet must be carefully prepared to make His Majesty happy. "
"yes."
Dong Zhu was about to leave but was stopped by Dong Lanxin again.
Dong Lanxin's voice suddenly became softer and she asked her:
"Dong Zhu, how many years have you followed me?"
Dong Zhu said, "Since the Majesty came to the capital, I have been accompanying the Majesty day and night. It has been nearly ten years."
"How does this palace treat you on weekdays?"
Dong Zhu was slightly startled, then knelt down and said:
"Your Majesty has treated me with such kindness that it is as great as the sky and the earth.
When my mother was seriously ill and dying, fortunately the Empress appointed Imperial Physician Ju to visit her, which saved her life.
Dongzhu is willing to go through fire and water for the queen in this life, without hesitation."
"Get up."
Dong Lanxin gently took her hand, looked at her and said:
“I know you are a man of means and ability.
Right now, someone is trying to murder me and the prince. There is something important that you need to find a way to deal with.”
"Your Majesty, please speak." Dong Zhu said without any hesitation.
Dong Lan thought:
"The imperial physician Ju Yuanqing who treated your mother back then is now locked up, and he has something in his hands that is harmful to me.
I want you to see him no matter what means you use, and tell me a message."
"Just a message?" Dong Zhu wondered.
"Yes, just a word."
Dong Lanxin whispered something in Dong Zhu's ear.
…
For the following period of time, Qin Yuwei was very busy in the harem preparing for the autumn family banquet.
The venue for the banquet was finally chosen as the Autumn Viewing Pavilion in the Imperial Garden, where the maple leaves were red and chrysanthemums were yellow, and the scenery was pleasant.
In addition, she also has to choose the menu, arrange the musicians, and allocate the staff...
Although the workload was heavy, she managed it in an orderly manner.
There was only one thing that seemed strange to her.
Dong Lanxin and Li Yao seem to be acting a little abnormal recently.
Dong Lanxin claimed that she was not feeling well and stayed in Fengyi Palace every day. When she went to pay her respects, she was turned away. This had never happened in all these years.
Li Yao was preparing a family dinner with him, and according to her personality, she would definitely stir up trouble and compete with him everywhere.
But this time, she was exceptionally quiet and did exactly what she was told without causing any trouble.
The calmness of the situation seemed strange.
Qin Yuwei came to the selected venue in the Imperial Garden. There was a lotus pond at her feet and busy palace servants behind her.
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she stared silently at the pool of autumn water.
She had a vague feeling that beneath the calm surface of the lake, a storm was about to break out.
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