Chapter 310 This, I’ll give it back to you
Late at night, Fengqi Palace.
Queen Lin was half lying on the couch, rubbing her temples with her slender fingers, her brows furrowed.
The nagging headache came back again, keeping her awake at night.
Youlan, who had just received the news, walked back from outside and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Lang from the Imperial Observatory is here."
Queen Lin took a deep breath, sat up and nodded to let someone in.
Youlan nodded, and soon, Lord Lang from the Imperial Observatory came in with his head bowed and his back bent, bowing to Empress Lin. "Your humble servant greets your Majesty."
Queen Lin didn't have time to beat around the bush and went straight to the point, asking, "Did Abbot Kongming go to the Stargazing Tower again?"
"yes."
"So, what did you find at the Imperial Observatory?"
Lord Lang's face turned pale, but he dared not not report: "There's nothing unusual about the Imperial Star, nor any other major changes. Only Sirius in the north has shown some unusual changes, but we haven't determined anything yet. I, your humble servants, am incompetent, and I truly don't know what Abbot Kongming is calculating."
Queen Lin remained silent. Beads of sweat continued to appear on Lord Lang's forehead, and his legs became weak, but he did not dare to say a word to plead for mercy.
"Understood, go down."
Seeing that Queen Lin did not blame him, Lord Lang felt as if he had been pardoned. He immediately bowed and left.
Youlan walked around to Empress Lin and stretched out her hand, skillfully massaging her Taiyang acupoint. She said, "The people in the Imperial Observatory are so useless. Dozens of them are not as good as Abbot Kongming alone."
"How can ordinary people from the Imperial Observatory compare with a great monk like Abbot Kongming?"
"Then why is Her Majesty still..." She asked the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to keep an eye on her. However, before she could finish the rest of the question, Youlan realized that this was not the right question to ask. She immediately changed the topic, "Just now, Lord Lang said that there was a change in Sirius in the north. Does this point to Prince Yong?"
"It's possible."
"Princess Dongyue's recent behavior has attracted considerable attention both inside and outside Shengjing City, and there have been disturbances within the imperial court. The old master said that even if the Second Prince married the Zhao family's legitimate daughter, he might not be able to resist. If things continue to drag on, there might be trouble. I'm asking Your Majesty if..."
"So, you said you wanted to lobby for your father?"
Empress Lin interrupted Youlan, frightening her so much that she quickly circled back and knelt before him, saying in awe, "I dare not. It is my fault for overstepping my bounds. I am worried about Your Majesty... Your Majesty, you must not be soft-hearted in the path you have chosen."
After decades, there are only a few old people left around her who are close to her, and Queen Lin will not punish Youlan for a small mistake.
I also understand that Youlan said these words today because she was thinking about me.
That bastard was useless, but Yun Ji rode the wind and rose to prominence. Now Rong Huan came with him. Regardless of whether the real purpose was Yun Ji, most people who didn't know the truth now thought it was. And how could the people of Yun Ji's lineage miss such a good opportunity to build momentum, especially the old Master Wang. Even though he was now at the age where he could die at any time, his eyes were still as sharp as ever even after more than ten years.
At the beginning, it was because the emperor's heart was on his side that Old Master Wang had no place to display his abilities. But now Yun Ji has given him a lot of space. What's more, there is now a Wang Wuwei following Yun Ji.
Now everything is favorable for Yunji. The Sirius in the north also confirms the prophecy in the past. Once the people support it, Yunji will be unstoppable, and he will not be criticized even if he starts a rebellion.
But, it's not the time yet.
She also understood that her father was not doing this for her.
"Tell my father that he is old and should rest and recuperate."
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On the fourth day of September, lovely tiger-head lanterns were hung on the gate of Prince Yong's mansion. Horse-drawn carriages flowed in from both ends of the alley like water, stopped in front of the mansion gate, and then hurried out. A moment's delay would cause a traffic jam.
Today is the 100th day banquet of the Gold and Silver Groups. The previous two banquets have not been held yet, and many people in the capital are waiting for the opportunity. Recently, due to Rong Huan's "deep love" and the prophecy that has been widely circulated among the people again, the number of people coming has increased exponentially.
Even those who don't have an invitation and can only drink a cup of tea in the outer courtyard are willing to offer a generous gift and make this trip to establish a small relationship.
Those who had invitations were even more fortunate. Originally, at such banquets, those of high status or those who were not on good terms would just come from the second or third house of the mansion for a round of attendance and leave. But today, the ones coming were the head of the family and the mistress of the house, and the gifts were even more generous, for fear that their sincerity would not be highlighted.
The originally spacious Prince Yong's Mansion had become crowded at this moment, and the people below were extremely busy.
But Su Rui was not as busy as originally expected.
Firstly, she was only a concubine, not the principal wife, and secondly, it was also because of Rong Huan.
Even though Yun Ji has not expressed anything towards Rong Huan now, many people have already regarded Rong Huan as the future Princess of Yong for such a sure win. And the fact that Su Rui and Rong Huan don't get along is no longer a secret. Naturally, even though Su Rui is still favored now and Jin Tuan and Yin Tuan are her children, they will not offend Rong Huan just to curry favor with her. It might be more trouble than gain.
Even if they are smart, they will not act rashly before figuring out Rong Huan's real purpose, and will rather wait and see.
All Su Rui had to do was to bring the two little ones and Yun Ji to appear in front of the guests before the banquet started today, and accept the hundred-day gifts from the elders in turn. She would be happy and at ease, and would also have time to do things that she had not done before.
She walked from the back of the West Garden all the way to the back garden.
Xiao Ru accompanied her, looking around with her round head, and said, "Don't worry, Concubine, everyone around has been driven away, and no guests will come. No one will know."
Su Rui stopped and asked, "When did I tell you to do this?"
Xiaoru was stunned.
Su Rui did not give such instructions. She only told her to wait outside the door. When she saw Wei Chu, she asked him to go to a secluded place and wait for her to report back later.
But she thought...
"I think it's better not to be seen by others."
This girl and Liuli have read too many love stories recently, but explaining it will only waste time. It’s better not to be seen by others to avoid trouble.
Su Rui quickened her pace and headed towards the back garden. Wei Chu was indeed standing in the garden. Upon hearing the noise, he turned around and saw that it was Su Rui. He immediately smiled, revealing his two fangs, and his eyes and eyebrows were filled with joy.
Looking at it made Su Rui feel a little heavy.
He had wanted to find Wei Chu for a long time, but Wei Chu was in the city defense camp, where there were many people around. And because Rong Huan had countless eyes staring at her, if she went to find Wei Chu, she would be caught whether openly or secretly, which would cause trouble for both of them.
Today is the best opportunity.
Motioning Xiaoru to wait there, Su Rui walked forward.
"You're looking for me, is there something?" Wei Chu looked at her with eyes as always, sparkling and full of joy, ever since she accepted the amulet.
"Yes." Su Rui responded and stretched out her hand. At Wei Chu's curious attempt, she opened her hand and revealed the amulet she had been holding all the way inside. "Here, I'll give it back to you."
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