Chapter 233 Letter
The spacious and magnificent carriage moved slowly forward on the official road, its wheels rolling and raising clouds of dust.
Inside the car, Shen Yuling and Cha Mi sat opposite each other, and the scenery outside the window slowly unfolded backwards like a scroll.
Cha Mi's face was filled with uncontrollable curiosity and excitement: "Madam, the governor of Qi Ze County will be replaced soon. Qi Huayin has committed numerous crimes and is now imprisoned in death row."
"I am really curious. Who is that Mr. Ming? How could he have such extraordinary abilities?"
Shen Yuling raised her eyes slightly, her eyes calm and indifferent.
"He is a nobleman from Beijing. He must have come to Qi Ze County on official business. He must have happened to meet the arrogant Qi Huayin and investigated him carefully."
"Qi Huayin deserved this fate, and she can't blame anyone else."
But Cha Mi didn't care about these things. She was really curious about the relationship between the lady and Mr. Ming.
She has been with the lady for many years, but she has never seen her lady have an intimate relationship with any man.
The lady has become somewhat famous in Ruijin County in recent years. She is rich and powerful, and her figure and appearance are really outstanding. There is an endless stream of men who want to get close to her.
The lady didn't seem to be moved.
It's obvious at first glance that this Mr. Ming has a close relationship with the lady.
"Madam, what is your relationship with Mr. Ming? I think he likes you very much!"
Shen Yuling gently turned the silk handkerchief in her hand, "I have no feelings for my children."
He dismissed Cha Mi with simple words and asked, "By the way, what are Wu Qingfeng's plans now?"
Cha Mi's face changed slightly, and her expression became a little solemn. She hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Madam, I have told Master Wu the truth about Qing Mu. It's just..."
Shen Yuling was a sharp-minded person. Seeing Cha Mi's appearance, she had already guessed something.
He asked tentatively: "Why, does he dislike Qing Mu?"
Cha Mi sighed softly and nodded helplessly: "Qing Mu relies on her talent to make a living in our Qinse Pavilion, but she is now a lowly person after all, and her innocence has been lost."
"The Wu family is also a famous family. It is absolutely impossible for them to agree to Wu Qingfeng and her continuing their relationship."
"Although Wu Qingfeng wanted to redeem Qingmu, it was just a redemption. After the redemption, Qingmu would have to be alone and make a living on her own."
There was a hint of regret in Cha Mi's tone.
Shen Yuling listened quietly. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Wu Qingfeng's behavior, she also knew that this was the way the world was.
He frowned slightly and asked, "What does Qingmu say about this?"
Cha Mi's eyes flashed with relief, and she said, "Qing Mu said that she likes her life in Qinse Pavilion now and does not need Wu Qingfeng to redeem her."
"Qinse Pavilion is full of women who share the same suffering and support each other. In such an environment, Qingmu can live happily and comfortably as long as she can think more positively."
Shen Yuling nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in her eyes: "In that case, let's just follow Qingmu's ideas. It's rare for her to have such a mentality. I hope she can be safe and sound in the future."
After saying that, Shen Yuling leaned against the cushion of the carriage and closed her eyes slightly.
The carriage continued to move forward, taking them towards Ruijin County, and the scenery outside the window continued to change...
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In the twenty-eighth year of Qianyuan, the situation changed dramatically and undercurrents surged in the court.
The eldest prince was ambitious and even led an army in rebellion in an attempt to usurp the throne.
For a time, the situation was turbulent.
The seventeen-year-old Crown Prince Quan Xiyao is young but heroic, wise and brave.
Under the careful deployment of Shen Yuan and General Ye, he planned and attacked boldly, and finally captured the eldest prince and his party and put down this thrilling rebellion.
However, in the chaos of the fight, the prince was careless for a moment and was ambushed and accidentally injured.
The East Palace was quiet and depressing.
Quan Xiyao was lying on the gorgeous bed, his face slightly pale, but still unable to conceal the heroic spirit between his brows.
He looked at his father who was sitting on a round stool beside him with some helplessness.
Although he was injured, he was not injured to the point of being bedridden and unable to move.
Quan Minghe was dressed in a wide black and gold dragon robe, looking noble and majestic.
He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and looked at Quan Xiyao.
"I heard that you and your mother often exchange letters?"
There seemed to be a hint of jealousy in his eyes.
This son has been raised in vain for so many years. Since he can contact Meimei, why not say something good about him? Otherwise, his mother would not have been unable to return to the palace to reunite with them after so many years.
As the crown prince, Quan Xiyao has more freedom than his father. He often goes out of the palace to do business and has more opportunities to meet Shen Yuling than his father.
As an emperor, Quan Minghe was busy with all kinds of affairs and government affairs. Sometimes he could only see Shen Yuling once a year, and sometimes even once every two years.
On the one hand, the emperor's position carries great responsibilities and limited time.
On the other hand, Shen Yuling always seemed to be avoiding him intentionally.
Whenever he went to where Shen Yuling was, she seemed to have heard some news and had already gone to another county town. After all this, Quan Minghe, who had little time to leave the palace, could not even see her.
After hearing his father's question, Quan Xiyao guessed what his father was thinking.
Does the emperor want him to pretend to be sick and lure his mother to Beijing?
He said firmly: "I cannot lie to my mother."
Quan Minghe's face darkened and he said unhappily, "You are injured now, how can it be considered a lie if you tell her?"
Quan Xiyao was caught between his father and his mother, and felt quite conflicted.
Forget it, after so many years, I might as well give my father a hand.
After all, I was indeed injured. As for whether my mother was willing to come, that was not something I could decide.
At this time, Shen Yuling, who was outside the palace, had been working hard in the underworld and business world for many years and had a wide network of contacts.
In addition, she has a lot of power of her own in the court and has some understanding of the situation in the court.
But when she heard the news that the eldest prince was rebelling, her heart couldn't help but writhe in pain.
After all, swords are blind and full of dangers.
On this day, Shen Yuling was frowning and absent-mindedly tending to the flowers in the garden.
The beautiful flowers swayed gently in her hands, but could not dispel the worries in her heart.
Suddenly, a guard came hurriedly, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "Madam, your letter."
Shen Yuling's eyes fell on the special mark on the envelope, and her heart moved. This was a letter from her son Quan.
She quickly reached out and took the letter.
I opened the envelope and saw:
This letter is written personally by my mother. It feels like I am seeing you in person.
I'm sure my mother has heard about the eldest prince's rebellion.
Fortunately, my grandfather and General Ye made careful arrangements, and I, as your son, also did my part. Now the rebellion has been quelled, the eldest prince and his gang have been captured, and peace has returned to the capital. Your mother doesn't need to worry.
Although there were some setbacks in suppressing the rebellion this time, they were not serious.
It was just that in the chaos, he was not careful and was ambushed, suffering minor skin injuries. He is now recuperating in the East Palace and his life is not in danger.
I know very well that my Queen Mother is concerned about my safety and must be worried about it.
But I am already seventeen years old and can stand on my own. Minor injuries are nothing to be afraid of.
It's just that the wound hurts occasionally and it's a little inconvenient to move, but I think it will heal after some time.
Mother, the Queen is outside the palace. I hope you take good care of yourself and don't worry about your son.
I, your son, hope to recover soon, leave the palace to meet my mother, and talk to her about the affairs of the palace.
Your son, Quan Xiyao, pays homage.
Shen Yuling read the letter word by word, but the content did not bring her any comfort.
"I just suffered some minor skin injuries" and "It's a little inconvenient to move around." These are just some understatements, but to her as a mother, they don't seem that easy.
Her hands involuntarily clenched the letter paper.
A pair of beautiful eyes revealed heartache and concern that were difficult to conceal.
Shen Yuling calmed her inner turmoil and turned to go to the study.
He walked into the study, sat at the table, spread out the letter paper, picked up the brush, thought for a moment, and then began to write a reply.
After writing, Shen Yuling folded the letter carefully and put it into an envelope.
Then, he walked out of the study and shouted, "Get the carriage and luggage ready. I'm going to Qianjing right away!"
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