Chapter 150 Audience
On the other side, the relief team had arrived outside the palace gate.
After Qin Zhaoqiong received the message from the Mo Group, he deliberately slowed down his pace. With the people lining the streets to welcome him, this was not abrupt.
Seeing that the palace gate was right in front of him, but there was still no news of his sixth sister's return, he couldn't help but feel anxious.
"Yinzhe, where's Zhaoyue? Where is she?"
Yinzhe did not show up, but his Qi transmission reached his ears, "It seems that he is not feeling well. He has returned to the princess's residence."
Pei Xuanyun came to ask in person, "Your Highness, is there something wrong?"
Qin Zhaoqiong pursed her lips.
If it were before, she would just think that Sixth Sister was ridiculous, or really unwell, but now...
"It's okay, let's go into the palace." Making a fuss at this time would only be more detrimental to the sixth sister.
After entering the capital, she no longer had the right to command the Xuanji Guards, as it was a taboo.
So he secretly sent a message to his personal guard, asking her to go to the Sixth Princess's Mansion to check.
It was naturally impossible for all the imperial guards and personal guards to enter the palace, so they only sent a few representatives, and the group dismounted and entered the palace.
As the number of people decreased, everyone gradually realized that something was wrong. Why did the Sixth Prince disappear?
It's funny to say that the relief team had completely different opinions on Qin Zhaoyue's contribution.
Qin Zhaoqiong and Xuanji Wei knew the whole story, especially his contributions in the private iron casting case and the counterfeit currency casting case, as well as his use of true qi to save lives and remove poisons.
The imperial guards and a small number of officials knew that it was the Sixth Prince who stepped forward at the riverbank in Longmen County, wearing the armor of the Grand Prince to direct the rescue and relief efforts.
Most officials, including the disaster relief envoy Gu Tingyun and the fifth prince Qin Jingzhan, thought that Qin Zhaoqiong was just a bystander.
The highlight moment was in Mingyan County, when her Taoist priests proposed a method of purifying water, and she used the strange method she learned from ancient books to cure a group of patients.
Because of different cognition, the reactions at this time are naturally completely different.
As the deputy commander of the imperial guards, Meng Jian was of course among those entering the palace, and his eyes were gloomy at this moment.
Just now, Mo Yi hurried over and said that the Sixth Princess was not feeling well.
At this moment, his heart was in his throat and he wanted to ask through voice transmission several times, but he endured it.
His Highness has a special bond with her. If anything unexpected happens, he will definitely arrange for her to be taken care of. Why should he have any say?
Pei Xueqi straightened his back and strode forward, but his hands in his sleeves were clenched into fists.
During the second half of the disaster relief work, he handled government affairs at the Bailu Prefecture Yamen and had not seen Qin Zhaoyue for a long time.
Even on the way back to Fengjing, she was always in the carriage, staying at home and rarely showing up.
If you count carefully, I haven't spoken a word for more than a month.
He also carried with him the booklet containing his records from the intensive care unit in Mingyan County, thinking that if there were any questions from the court, he could argue with them.
But now... everyone is gone...
Everyone, with various thoughts in their minds, came to the Linde Hall under the guidance of the palace servants.
Qin Minghuang waited in the main hall for a long time, and the six other directors and the imperial heirs were also there.
Qin Zhaoqiong was in front of the hall, about to untie the sword from his waist.
All the imperial guards and personal guards were required to disarm before entering the palace, except her.
The armor he wore was the "Phoenix Thousand Blades" bestowed by the emperor. Its shape exceeded the specifications suitable for an imperial heir. It was the one Qin Zhaoyue wore on the riverbank in Longmen County.
The sword she was wearing at this time was the Shangfang Sword, which should have belonged to Zhao Yue, and she also planned to return it before entering the palace.
But there is still no sign of him, so where can he return to?
Eunuch Su Quan was standing outside the palace. Seeing this, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, His Majesty has specifically stated that Your Highness may carry a sword into the palace."
After these words were spoken, there was no unusual movement in the team, and everyone remained calm.
Considering the merits of His Highness on this trip, it is normal to receive some favors.
But if I insist on showing favor in this detail, it might be too conspicuous.
Qin Zhaoqiong bowed slightly, and Su Quan quickly moved aside, not daring to accept the gift.
There was a strange look in his lowered eyes. This prince was actually very proud. He never spoke politely to even this palace attendant of his. When had he ever been so polite?
It seems that His Highness has grown a lot during this mission.
Speaking of abnormalities, Su Quan couldn't help but think of the eccentric Sixth Prince. Why did he seem to be nowhere to be seen?
Qin Zhaoqiong had nothing to be shy about. He straightened his back, held the sword with his right hand, and strode into the hall.
"Your Majesty the Queen Mother:"
Dressed in golden armor, she looked mighty and heroic. Even with the armor on, she just knelt on one knee.
The officials behind Qin Zhaoqiong knelt down together. Returning from disaster relief was the time to commend the merits, so this was a great ceremony.
"Thanks to the inspiration of His Majesty and the protection of Heaven, our flood control strategies have all been proven effective. The flood situation in the sixteen counties of Henei, Bailu, and Qingyao has been resolved.
This is no humble achievement on my part, but rather the result of Your Majesty's teaching of 'Using benevolence as a dam.' Please allow me to present the waterway map of the three states."
Qin Minghuang was very pleased. Her eldest daughter really gave her a surprise.
The job was done well, there is nothing much to say about it, the key is the rhetoric just now.
Before leaving Beijing, Zhao Qiong was a straightforward and stubborn person. Now she has learned to flatter the dragon?
Whether she came up with the words herself or asked someone else to do it, the change in attitude is the most important thing.
It has a sense of combining both firmness and flexibility, which makes her plan worthwhile.
"Okay, okay, Su Quan presents it."
The waterway map of the three states is marked in great detail, and it is obvious that it was made with great care. It is much more detailed than the records checked every three years by the Tiangongsi.
It not only records the diversion of waterways and the setting up of dams, but also includes one or two short notes based on the characteristics of each state and county.
It seems to be about the difficulties and solutions in the process of water control, but it also has the meaning of showing off one's achievements.
good!
But Qin Minghuang always felt like something was missing.
Putting down the three-week waterway map, he took a quick look and knew what was missing: Where is Xiaoliu?
Before, Qin Minghuang still had some hope in his heart, wondering if he could still hear Xiaoliu's voice after more than two months of separation.
But what’s going on now? Xiaoliu is not in the hall. What happened?
At this moment, a voice came into his ears, coming from Xuanji Wei Yinzhe.
One sentence explained it clearly. It turned out that Xiaoliu's carriage left the team as soon as it entered the city and went straight back to the princess's mansion.
Uncomfortable climate, feeling unwell? Just by chance, it happened to be the time to enter the city?
Qin Minghuang's heart sank. Could it be that Xiaoliu had guessed something...
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