At this time, in the palace, Emperor Ming Yan was listening to the report from the shadow guard.
The shadow guard had followed Xue Sen for a few days and had figured out almost everything.
Xue Sen was working in the Imperial Observatory, a mere fifth-rank official with no benefits at all. He was also extravagant by nature, so his life was extremely tight.
A few months ago, he was taken to an "elegant gambling place" and accidentally gambled a few times. He won at first, then lost... and then he lost more and more.
You know, the court has just issued a new law regarding gambling. If this matter were to be exposed, he would lose his official position and his wealth. After being beaten with a hundred sticks, his life would be in danger.
At this moment, the man in black appeared and asked him to write an IOU and postpone the debt collection.
No matter how stupid Xue Sen was, he knew that he had fallen into someone else's trap and could not extricate himself.
Then, a few days ago, the man in black asked him to submit this memorial, send his colleagues away, and forge records... and promised that if he did as he was told, he would pay off his gambling debts.
As for who the man in black was, he didn't know.
That's how it is, a very simple routine.
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But what Emperor Ming Yandi cared about was that the man in black appeared in May. That is to say, the other party did not act on impulse, but had set up the trap several months ago, thinking of using astronomical phenomena to "fool" him at a certain opportunity.
Using the equally mysterious celestial phenomena to counter Yan Shiyue's reputation as "Empress of Fortune" is obviously intended to alienate their relationship and strike at her "holy favor."
But whose interests did her divine grace hinder? Why did the other party have to go to such great lengths to deal with her?
The shadow guard bowed his head and asked: "Your Majesty, how should we deal with this person?"
The shadow guard is still watching the man in black.
If something happened to Xue Sen at this time, it would definitely alert him.
But Xue Sen had already interrogated him and tortured him, so he definitely couldn't be released.
Emperor Mingyan thought about it, and suddenly sneered: "Then give my Yue Er another unusual thing!"
The shadow guard understood and retreated silently.
So that night, Xue Sen, the chief astronomer of the Imperial Observatory, was hit to death by a branch in his own yard.
Afterwards, someone was sent to check and found that the middle part of the branch had been hollowed out by insects. This was an "accident."
However, considering the fact that the censor was injured before, who would believe that this was an accident?
The censor advised to execute her, and she was hurt. Xue Sen told her about the celestial phenomena, implying that she had the intention to harm the emperor, and she died...
Who wouldn’t be frightened by that?
If this situation continues, I am afraid that rumors of evil will soon spread. After all, Lady Fu is supposed to be compassionate and benefit the world, not "those who go against me will die."
It was at this time that "The Tao Does Not Talk with the Stars" was published, and as soon as it was on the market, it caused a sensation.
On the same day, a place was selected in the inner city and construction of the "Star-Holding Tower" began.
Those who have read "The Way Does Not Talk to the Stars" will instantly be filled with admiration for the king on the throne! Not to mention, this building is not for observing the stars, but for controlling the stars. Throughout history, which monarch dared to say the word "control" to the stars in the sky?
Such great courage is enough to be recorded in history. All officials immediately sang praises to him.
In this wonderful atmosphere, Yue Workshop started selling Clairvoyance.
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All the officials really had a lot to complain about her taking advantage of every opportunity... While complaining, they went to buy it honestly.
After all, who doesn’t want to see the stars in the sky clearly!
This is a scenery that no one has ever seen before. Just thinking about it makes me feel like I can recite several poems!
In fact, it is impossible for the clairvoyance at that time to reach the level of astronomical telescopes in later generations, but it is enough to scare people. Besides, she is a dignified princess, who would dare to find fault with her?
Such a dishonest businessman!
Before this, Yan Shiyue also gave the Queen Mother a magnifying glass.
The Queen Mother is old and has poor eyesight, so with the magnifying glass, it is much easier for her to see things.
This gift really touched the Queen Mother's heart, and she hugged her and kissed her for a long time.
How to say it, the Queen Mother is not Emperor Ming Yan after all, the Queen Mother may love her 50%, but 50% is for "Empress Fu". But she is Emperor Ming Yan's biological mother after all, 50% love is enough, anyway, she returns... 50%.
Coming out of the palace, Wei Bo said to her, "My lady, tomorrow we will have a happy occasion for Kong Sanniang to add to her dowry."
"Oh," Yan Shiyue said, "Ask Aunt Linlang to prepare a generous gift for me. Go next door and ask Auntie if she wants to go."
Perhaps no one expected that after this incident, she would completely let herself go...
She had said at the time that she would go to add makeup to Kong Sanniang, so she would definitely go. Of course, if she went, she would definitely be accused of being cold and unkind, but even if she didn't go, wouldn't she still say what she should say?
So, not only did she have to go, she had to go in person.
The next day, she went to the Marquis' Mansion with Meng Min.
Upon hearing the news, Mrs. Ning, the wife of the first house, Kong Sanniang's mother, came out to greet her. Yan Shiyue smiled and said, "No need to be polite, and no need to disturb the Marquis and the old lady. I am only here to add some makeup to Sanniang."
Ning had always known that this person acted differently from others. Since he said there was no need to alarm the crowd, it really meant it. She thanked him repeatedly and took them there.
There were already quite a few people in the courtyard. When they saw them, they all came out to greet them. The bride-to-be, Kong Ningxin, also came out to greet them.
Kong Sanniang was petite, with beautiful features, and her eyes were bright when she looked at him.
Yan Shiyue waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite and let Meng Min come forward first.
Meng Min presented two sets of headgear, and while holding Kong Sanniang's hand, she said, "We were sorry for what happened before, and I hope you won't hold it against us."
Kong Sanniang and Ning Shi naturally didn't dare to say anything.
Then Yan Shiyue also stepped forward and presented the gift list.
The dowry gifts had to be opened on the spot. Yan Shiyue presented a gift list that included six sets of hairpins, rings, and jewelry, as well as two hundred taels of dowry silver.
This is too generous.
Ning said anxiously: "Your Highness, I don't deserve this!"
"You're welcome," Yan Shiyue said, "I had a little temper with my father, and I asked Sanniang from your mansion to go to the forefront of the storm. This is my intention, so please don't refuse."
After she said that, Ning couldn't refuse and could only thank her repeatedly.
Kong Sanniang stepped forward reluctantly, bowed and said, "Your Highness, I have an unreasonable request."
Yan Shiyue said: "You say."
Kong Sanniang said, "I have read the biography of Empress Fu, and I have always admired Your Highness. Your Highness stood up for Ning Xin, and Ning Xin was overjoyed. Your Highness said he would come to add to Ning Xin's dowry, and Auntie said that Your Highness might not come, but Ning Xin always believed that if Your Highness said so, he would definitely come! Now that Your Highness has really come, Ning Xin is so happy!"
Her eyes were sparkling, sparkling with the light of a fangirl.
Yan Shiyue was familiar with this kind of light and would not mistake it, so she immediately switched to the charming mode and said gently: "Yes, I promised to come." She touched her head: "I wish Ning Xin and Kou Dalang will live happily together after they get married, okay?"
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Kong Sanniang's eyes lit up, and she blushed as she said shyly, "Then, Your Highness, can you give Ning Xin something close to her body? Anything will do..."
Yan Shiyue: “???”
Fortunately, she is a girl... otherwise this request would be quite perverted.
As a fan-loving maniac, how could he let such a soft and obedient girl down? Yan Shiyue took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and tied it around her front with a smile: "Have fun with it."
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