"Okay, let's go watch the fireworks together, let's go!"
The virtuous concubine smiled gently and led everyone downstairs in a mighty manner.
Downstairs, there were crowds of people and it was very lively.
The flames rose up to the sky like meteors, and sparks of various colors burst out, crackling, which was extremely beautiful and spectacular.
On Li Ce's neck, Su Lili clapped her little hands excitedly, her little deer eyes full of excitement.
[Look at the fireworks, look at the fireworks! Look so good, look so good! ]
[Wow, another big firework, it's so beautiful, even more beautiful than the magic of the gods! ]
The little mouth babbled, as if it had forgotten the hurt just now.
From time to time, she would raise the candy in her hand and take a sip, which was so sweet that it touched her heart.
At this moment, suddenly several Taoists rushed over and accidentally hit Liu Yuner with the magic weapons in their hands.
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Sensing the evil spirit again, Su Lili turned around suddenly, but saw that the Taoist had already noticed Liu Yuner.
[No, I can’t expose this, Sister Yun’er is a kind demon! ]
Seeing that a spell was about to fly over, Su Lili silently recited the mantra and snapped her fingers, blocking the light back.
The magic light faded away, and the young Taoist thought he had seen it wrong, and tugged at the old Taoist's clothes, "Master, she is not a demon at all, otherwise she would have revealed her true form just now!"
"Oh, I hope so. Let's go, let's go have a drink!"
The old Taoist shook his head. He had just clearly sensed the evil spirit and a mysterious force that was against him.
Perhaps, my cultivation is not good enough. It seems I need to ask the master of the temple for advice.
However, if an evil spirit really infiltrated the capital, it would be a very serious matter, and it might even threaten the lives of all the people in the city!
Therefore, once the evil is discovered, it must be eliminated without mercy!
Crack! Crack! The fireworks continued.
Su Lili noticed that the Taoist priest had gone far away, breathed a sigh of relief, and turned to finish the last bite of candy.
[Release river lanterns, river lanterns are so fun, I want to release river lanterns before returning to the palace! ]
Seeing the drifting lanterns, Su Lili became excited again, pointing and chattering at the stall selling river lanterns.
"Okay, okay, okay, I'll fulfill your last wish!"
The virtuous concubine nodded with a smile, her face full of doting. Soon the nanny came back with a river lantern, which was an exquisite hibiscus lantern.
The pink petals are made of paper, and the core inside is a candle. The dim candlelight illuminates the soft and cute little face.
"Come, let's release river lanterns together and make a wish. The wish will definitely come true!"
[Okay, okay, I want to make a wish, I want to make a wish! ]
Su Lili made a wish that she would grow up quickly, her family would be safe, and she would return to the fairyland as soon as possible.
Tell those old guys in heaven that I have completely turned over a new leaf and will never be naughty or get into trouble again!
The little river lanterns swayed and floated away, taking her wishes with them. The lights that filled the entire river were brighter than the stars in the Milky Way in the sky.
Feeling sleepy, Su Lili yawned loudly.
"Little Princess, are you tired or sleepy? Looks like we have to go back to the palace."
The virtuous concubine picked up Su Lili and let her lean comfortably on her shoulder. Her small fleshy hands quickly grasped her collar.
Forcing herself to stay awake, Su Lili waved to Li Ce and Liu Yuner as a final farewell.
She lived in the deep palace, while they lived outside the palace. It would not be easy for them to meet again in the future, especially to parade and watch the lanterns together in a lively manner.
He became more and more sleepy, and finally, he fell asleep on Concubine Xian's chest.
"Okay, let's go back to the palace now. The little princess is sleepy, and I am a little tired too."
"Yes, please get in the car, Madam Concubine!"
The young palace maid opened the curtain, helped the virtuous concubine into the carriage, and then lowered the curtain again.
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The next morning, Su Lili slept until noon. Just as she was slurping her milk and bird's nest soup, the eunuch Wang Yun suddenly came in quickly.
After entering the palace, he bowed to Concubine Xian and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has ordered me to carry the little princess to the court. The court meeting is about to begin. Please make it convenient for me."
Court meeting? After saying this, Su Lili's eyes lit up.
[Great, great, I can go to court and eat melons again! ]
[After the court session, there are delicious snacks to eat. I like the snacks in the Imperial Study the most! ]
Seeing the little baby's excited face, although Concubine Xian was a little worried, she couldn't bear to spoil her good mood.
Handing over a bag of silver coins, Concubine Xian nodded with a smile, "Okay, you can take the little princess away, but remember to walk slowly so as not to bump into anything."
"Yes, I will be careful and will never hurt the little princess!"
Wang Yun nodded and bowed, then hugged Su Lili tightly.
He secretly thought that the little princess was extremely precious, and even if he had ten times the courage, he would not dare to neglect her easily.
Su Lili stretched comfortably, and when she came back to her senses, she was already in the arms of Emperor Jian'an.
In front of the steps stood a group of diligent court officials with stern and cold faces, as if someone owed them money and refused to pay it back.
Outside the team, there were several ministers standing, holding tablets and hunching their backs, as if they dared not even breathe.
[No, how long have I slept? What happened just now? I didn’t even get to eat the melon! ]
Finally hearing the inner voice again, Emperor Jian'an frowned and slapped the dragon throne fiercely, "You are all useless. You didn't even report such a big event as the snow disaster in Dongli County!"
"Every day, you keep pretending that everything is fine in front of me. Are you treating me like a fool? Ah!"
Emperor Jian'an was furious, and the ministers in front of the steps lowered their heads even lower. I don't know why His Majesty repeated the insults he just said. It was so scary to hear...
[Snowstorm in Dongli County? Yes, it will happen in the next few days. Later, the Prime Minister will personally recommend the Crown Prince's Guardian Ruishu to provide disaster relief. All the relief funds have been pocketed by the Prime Minister! ]
[If we have to choose, we should choose Sun He, the Dali Temple's Dali Chancellor. Although he is not a high-ranking official, he is honest and has a strong sense of responsibility! ]
Sun He? Emperor Jian'an pondered over this name and finally remembered that he had risen to fame through the imperial examinations, but had always been marginalized and impeached and was not valued.
Come to think of it, the few small things he had accomplished were indeed quite satisfactory. Since the little immortal had recommended him with all his strength, he might as well follow God's will!
He made up his mind, but didn't show it on his face. He wanted to provoke the Prime Minister.
"Lord Murong, as the Prime Minister, have you thought of a suitable candidate?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Murong Yu immediately stepped forward, bowed deeply and said, "I do have a suitable candidate in mind. The Crown Prince's Guardian Ruishu is honest and upright, and has a good character. Your Majesty, please consider it."
Ha, as expected! Emperor Jian'an sneered, making Murong Yu pale.
He stepped forward, bowed deeply again, and said in a voice as loud as a bell, "I recommend the Crown Prince's Guardian Ruishu. Your Majesty, please accept my proposal!"
"I second the motion!"
"I second the motion!"
"I second the motion!"
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Looking at the court officials coming out one after another, Emperor Jian'an was so angry that his liver ached.
At this time, another person stepped out and knelt on the ground leisurely.
"I, Sun He from the Dali Temple, believe that I am qualified for this task and would like to volunteer to go to Dongli County to provide disaster relief to help Your Majesty in his urgent need!"
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