"Madam, I have other matters to attend to. What do you think?" the Grand Secretary said.
Facing such an old man, who was also a Grand Secretary of the Court of Judicial Review, Chen Siyuan didn't have much courage.
Now that the anger in my heart has subsided, and hearing this, my previous arrogance has vanished.
She glanced at the crowd still being questioned, then turned and went back to her grandmother's courtyard.
Standing in the courtyard, thinking about her grandmother's reaction just now, she stood still in place.
Looking around, it seemed that apart from her grandmother and Lin Ma inside, there was no one else.
But she remained cautious and did not summon Black Hawk.
She knew Black Hawk was always around her, and he wouldn't appear unless she spoke.
As evening approached, the sky gradually darkened.
Grandma woke up several times, but after dinner and taking her medicine, she quickly fell asleep.
As it was time for bed, Grandmother held onto Chen Siyuan's hand tightly and refused to let go.
The complex look in his eyes brought tears to Chen Siyuan's eyes.
"Grandma, don't worry, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." She could see her grandmother's reluctance, and wondered what she was hiding. Their bond as grandmother and granddaughter would never change.
"Silly child, you must take good care of yourself."
“I know that I can only be well if Grandma is well.” Chen Siyuan said, lying down next to the old lady Chen. “Grandma may not know, but as long as I see Grandma, I will feel at ease. I will feel that I am not an abandoned child. It’s just…it’s just…” Chen Siyuan said, and began to sob.
She really didn't want to. If she were to implicate the Chen family, she would risk her life to protect her family.
But she couldn't bear to leave her grandmother. If she could, she wanted to live, she wanted to...
"Grandma doesn't ask for anything else, she just hopes that you and your brother are both well."
Chen Siyuan paused in her sobbing, then suddenly remembered that she and her elder brother had both known about their grandmother's fainting, but why hadn't her elder brother been seen since?
At first, she was frantic and couldn't think straight. Why hadn't her older brother shown up yet?
Could something bad have happened?
At this moment, Chen Siyuan began to worry about her elder brother's safety again.
If someone were to attack the Chen family at the same time, giving them no chance to recover, what should she do?
At that moment, filled with fear and dread, she made her decision.
The people from the Dali Temple are still outside. The Grand Secretary has stated that he is acting on orders. Does this mean that if he were to appear, the Chen family's predicament would be resolved?
At this moment, she didn't think about who was targeting her, who was trying to harm her, or whether her family would be safe if she compromised and obeyed.
With this in mind, she endured it, waiting for her grandmother to fall asleep again before she planned to summon the Black Hawk.
After calling out several times, Black Hawk did not appear.
Chen Siyuan immediately felt uneasy.
At this moment, Chen Siyuan suddenly realized that Chunlan and Chunping were not by her side. It seemed that someone had deliberately cut off her hands and feet to force her to compromise.
In the end, Chen Siyuan lowered her head.
She walked heavily toward the hall.
Upon seeing the Dali Temple official dressed in striking attire, she approached him and said, "I wish to see the Grand Secretary."
Now only the Grand Secretary can guide me; no one else can help.
Soon someone ran away.
Chen Siyuan felt that this reaction was somewhat inappropriate.
She didn't know exactly what was wrong, only that things were strange in many ways today.
Before Chen Siyuan could figure out what was going on, the Grand Secretary arrived in a hurry.
Upon seeing Chen Siyuan, he didn't need to say anything; he hurriedly asked, "First-Rank Lady, you want to see me?"
Chen Siyuan nodded, "I would appreciate your help, Your Excellency."
"you say."
Looking at the Grand Secretary's attitude, Chen Siyuan felt even more uneasy. She couldn't care less about anything else. Thinking of her father and her elder brother, she felt it was better to meet him.
"Could you please convey my message that I wish to see that person?"
"Who?" The Grand Secretary seemed a little confused, not understanding who he was referring to.
"Your Majesty." Chen Siyuan steeled her heart; whether she succeeded or not, she was willing to risk it all.
The Grand Secretary thought for a moment, then seemed somewhat troubled.
"Your Excellency, rest assured, I will not do anything detrimental to His Majesty. I simply wish to see His Majesty."
"This...let me think about it." After saying this, the Grand Secretary left.
Chen Siyuan waited in the same spot for an hour. She knew that the Emperor could see anyone in a matter of minutes, but seeing the Emperor was no small matter.
She thought for a moment and decided to go see her grandmother first.
When we arrived at my grandmother's ancestral home, she was still sleeping.
Chen Siyuan stayed by her side, quietly keeping her company.
Many times, just having someone by her side, even without saying a word, makes her feel at ease.
Like a grandmother, she gave her a sense of home, allowing her, like a drifting duckweed, to finally have a place to settle down.
Home provides warmth and serves as a haven for the soul.
When Lin Ma arrived, she saw that Chen Siyuan had been by the old lady's side all day. It was so late, and seeing that Chen Siyuan was still not resting, she couldn't help but worry.
"Young Madam?"
Chen Siyuan turned her head and saw the reserved Lin Ma. She smiled slightly and said, "I won't make things difficult for you. I just want my grandmother to be safe."
"Young Madam?" Thinking of what Old Madam Chen had done for Chen Siyuan, and seeing the young madam's current situation, she felt that perhaps Old Madam Chen's approach was right.
Often, the same thing can have very different results depending on who is dealing with it.
"I'm fine, you can go and rest." Everyone in the Chen family was exhausted after a long day.
She knew that everyone was a little flustered until the matter was resolved, and she felt the same way. She was just trying to control her anxiety and hoped to have a chance to see the Emperor.
Chen Siyuan waited all night, but no news came. She tried to convince herself that the emperor was too busy to have time to see her.
Besides, given my own status, even ministers have to go through numerous reporting procedures before they can get an audience with the emperor, and there's no guarantee of success.
Chen Siyuan tried to convince herself, but by the evening of the second day, her elder brother still hadn't returned, and the people left at the Chen family's Dali Temple were still there. Her heart sank.
Just as Chen Siyuan decided to seek help from the General's Mansion, the Grand Secretary arrived in a great hurry.
Chen Siyuan immediately went to greet him, "Your Excellency, is there any news?" She was incredibly nervous. She had no idea what she would say to the Emperor. She knew that only by seeing His Majesty could she find some peace of mind.
She also considered another possibility: if Qiao Yuchen were here, perhaps she wouldn't be so busy, but now that Qiao Yuchen wasn't by her side, she could only find a way on her own.
Even if it costs her own life, she's willing to risk everything for the safety of her family.
The Grand Secretary approached, wiping the sweat from his brow. "First-Rank Lady, please come in."
"Can I?" Chen Siyuan was somewhat excited. She had asked the Emperor for an audience, and he had actually granted her request.
"Let's hurry up." The Grand Secretary was a little anxious and, disregarding his status, pulled Chen Siyuan away.
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