Passersby looked hurried and glanced at Lord Wang, thinking that he was the lord who had delayed the court affairs and came to court at this time.
The next moment, I saw Lord Wang walking straight towards the Dengwen Drum.
Some people stopped to watch out of curiosity.
The guards guarding the palace gate looked at Lord Wang in confusion.
Once the drum sounded, it would alert the emperor, and the guards had no power to stop it.
With a solemn expression, Lord Wang took out his wooden drumstick and struck the drum repeatedly, shouting his grievances. "I am suing General Liu, the son of Prime Minister Liu, for imprisoning my wife in the Jingzhao government office for selfish reasons and forcing me to leave Chang'an within three days."
The guards hurried into the palace to report.
The onlookers just then realized who was beating the drum to report the incident.
Yesterday, Madam Wang and Concubine Liu had an argument at Fuxing Tower, and the news has now spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an.
Some people even claimed that the identity of General Liu's concubine Liu was fake and she was just a girl named Xu'er in the brothel.
In Prince An's Mansion.
Zhao Yunzhu was eating an apple that Aunt Hua had brought to her, which had been cut into small pieces.
Listening to Linglong describing to her everything that was happening in Chang'an with great excitement.
"My lady, I also heard that before the court was dismissed, Lord Wang had already struck the drum for hearing the news. The Emperor ordered his men to summon Lord Wang directly to the court."
"I wonder what the situation is now? Are you curious, Miss?" Linglong came close to her young lady.
Zhao Yunzhu smiled and gave her a look, "Why rush? You'll know it later."
How could Linglong be as patient as Zhao Yunzhu?
From time to time, he looked towards the door, waiting for the maid to bring him the latest news as soon as possible.
Zhao Yunzhu looked at Linglong, who was so absent-minded and was completely outside. She sighed helplessly and said, "Tell me, wouldn't it be faster for you to wait at the gate than inside the house?"
She was just joking, but Linglong took it seriously.
"Yes, young lady, you are right. I will wait at the gate. If I get any news, I can come back early to report to you."
Linglong smiled playfully, put the handkerchief in Xia Yue's hand, bowed to Zhao Yunzhu, and said to Xia Yue, "I'll leave the young lady to you."
After saying that, he trotted away.
Zhao Yunzhu opened her mouth, but before she could call out to Linglong, she had already run away without a trace.
"Ah, Linglong is still so impatient."
Xia Yue came forward with a cup of tea, with a hint of envy in her eyes.
"With you protecting me, Sister Linglong might not grow up."
Didn't she envy the relationship between Concubine Yun and Linglong?
They don't look like master and servant, but more like sisters.
She was bought back on the way, so the relationship between us cannot be compared with that of Sister Linglong.
If it weren't for Concubine Yun's rescue, she might not be alive now.
She was already very content and just wanted to serve Concubine Yun well for the rest of her life.
"Never mind, let her be. I'll just be happy every day."
Zhao Yunzhu took the tea from Xia Yue, took a sip, and then put the teacup down. Then, she looked up at Xia Yue curiously and asked, "Xia Yue, you've been with me for a while, why are you still so reserved?"
Xia Yue quickly shook her head and took the teacup from Concubine Yun's hand, "Concubine Yun, I'm not a talkative person."
Seeing that she was about to leave, Zhao Yunzhu pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed and gestured for Xia Yue to temporarily put the teacup on the low table beside the bed. "Xia Yue, there's no need to be so reserved over me. If there's anything you want or like, just tell me."
There was a hint of panic in Xia Yue's eyes, and she felt uneasy.
"Concubine Yun, is it possible that I have done something wrong? I will definitely correct it."
She thought Zhao Yunzhu didn't like her and wanted her to leave.
I suddenly panicked.
Zhao Yunzhu sighed helplessly, "Don't be so nervous. You have no family now, only me. Naturally, I have to pay more attention to you."
Xia Yue sniffed and forced back the tears that were welling up in her eyes.
She smiled and nodded repeatedly, as if she was afraid that Concubine Yun would regret it if she was late.
"This servant has made note of this. This servant will stay by Concubine Yun's side for the rest of her life."
Seeing her like this, Zhao Yunzhu didn't say anything more because Xia Yue still felt insecure.
No matter what she said or did, Xia Yue would panic, so she just let her be for the time being.
Not long after, Linglong came back jogging.
He bowed briefly, moved closer to Zhao Yunzhu, and said, "Miss, I've received news. I heard the Emperor was furious and had Madam Wang taken from the Jingzhao Yamen to the palace. He also gave General Liu thirty lashes of the cane. Even Empress Dowager Liu's intercession was in vain."
"I heard that Empress Dowager Liu was putting pressure on the Emperor, and no one in the court dared to speak out. The virtuous prince stood up and ridiculed Empress Dowager Liu for indulging her relatives and having ulterior motives."
Linglong heard all this information from the secret guards.
After all, how could news from the court spread so quickly?
"Oh? It's really surprising that the virtuous prince is so angry at Empress Dowager Liu."
Zhao Yunzhu pondered the matter in her heart. Now that the virtuous king was making things difficult for Empress Dowager Liu and the Liu family, it seemed that he had some confidence in his hands. But she didn't know what exactly the virtuous king's confidence was?
"Yes, I also heard that the virtuous prince accused Empress Dowager Liu and the Liu family in front of all the officials. Could it be that he has other intentions towards the Qin family's kingdom?"
When Linglong said this, she also felt a little admiration for the wise king.
"interesting."
Zhao Yunzhu sighed. If the emperor had not tacitly agreed, how could the wise king have the courage to say such words?
On that day, after the court was dismissed, the dignitaries who used to surround Prime Minister Liu all made excuses to leave.
Prime Minister Liu did not leave the palace, but went to Empress Dowager Liu's palace instead.
Liu family.
General Liu was carried back. Aunt Liu was originally recuperating when she heard about what happened today.
With red eyes, she asked someone to support her and come to check.
Although General Liu was strong and healthy, he was still injured by the thirty blows.
The doctor gave him some medicine, and General Liu lay on the bed.
I saw Aunt Liu coming over with red eyes, supported by a maid.
A trace of pity finally arose in my heart.
He waved his hand, signaling his men to leave.
He just held Aunt Liu's hand, gave her a few words of advice, and then raised his hand to wipe the tears from her face.
Aunt Liu was deeply moved.
The next moment, General Liu's words made him feel as if he had fallen into an icy cave. "Xu'er, tell me the truth, where did you find Han You?"
"Husband—"
"Xu'er, I don't want you to lie to me. I just want to hear the truth."
She saw that General Liu had a serious face and didn't seem to be joking at all.
She twisted the handkerchief in her hand, revealing a hint of timidity.
General Liu looked at her steadily, without urging her, but his attitude was particularly firm. He had not asked before, and had been waiting for her to speak.
But now we can't wait any longer.
"Husband, I later learned that Han You was secretly sent to me by Yue Yan."
She looked at General Liu timidly, "Husband, I really, really didn't lie to you."
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