Chapter 163 Yun Bailian's Request
In order to seize credit and harm the regent, the prince did something as stupid as robbing military rations, which are still in Chu's hands.
On the other hand, I was a meritorious official who helped transport back 200,000 shi of military rations.
The Regent is still in the northwest, defending against foreign enemies and deterring all directions.
The emperor is not a fool. At this critical juncture, he is afraid that he cannot comfort the regent princess. How could he scold him because of a few words from the White Lotus Spirit?
Yun Bailian was basically running into the gun.
Sure enough, the emperor coughed twice and rubbed his forehead vigorously:
"Crown Princess, since you've already married the Crown Prince, you should follow the royal family's rules regarding seniority. You were indeed the first to overstep your bounds in this matter. Why don't you apologize to the Regent Princess right away?"
Yun Qingqing curled her lips without a smile, waiting to see the show.
"Ah? Father, I..." Yun Bailian raised her head in confusion, feeling indignant and wanting to argue.
The emperor slammed the teacup in his hand onto the table, interrupting her words with a bang.
"Crown Princess!" The emperor's voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth.
Yun Bailian trembled all over, and then she noticed the emperor's gaze at her, which was gloomy and angry. She was so frightened that she knelt down.
"It's... Bai Lian who was unruly. Please forgive me, aunt." She suppressed her shame and knelt in front of Yun Qingqing, bowing her head to apologize.
Yun Qingqing looked at her quietly without saying anything.
Yun Bailian believed that she was deliberately humiliating her, so she clenched her fists so tightly that her nails almost dug into her palms.
"Auntie, I know I was wrong. I was so outspoken that I offended you. Please forgive me!"
As she admitted her mistake with tears in her eyes and a pitiful look, she secretly exerted force with her hand under her sleeve and crushed something.
Yun Qingqing frowned, a clear light flashed in her dark eyes, and she narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Huh? It's almost winter, and there are still butterflies?" Concubine De suddenly said in surprise.
The emperor followed Defei's gaze and saw that there were indeed more than a dozen butterflies of various sizes and colors flying out from the flowers.
What was strange was that these butterflies actually flew straight to Yun Bailian and circled around her without leaving.
Yun Qingqing curled up the corners of his lips in a sneer.
As soon as she saw Yun Bailian today, she felt that something was wrong with her. She was just an ordinary person, and for some reason she had the bad luck to marry into the royal family and gain some nobility.
But now Yun Bailian was surrounded by a strong aura.
However, the luck was mottled and messy in color, just like a hodgepodge. She could tell at a glance that it was not Yun Bailian's own at all.
I was a little puzzled before, why Xu Suyao's luck was stolen but I couldn't directly calculate the identity of the thief.
Oh, so this is where the problem lies!
Yun Qingqing's face was cold and she didn't say a word, but Yun Bailian was not anxious anymore. She bit her lips and was about to cry, straightening her back pitifully.
Colorful butterflies danced around her, making her look like an immortal.
Concubine De couldn't help but feel pity and said:
"Your Majesty, please let the Crown Princess get up first. It's getting cold, and you shouldn't get sick from kneeling any longer."
"Ahem...My beloved concubine is right." The emperor walked down the stairs to smooth things over. "Crown Princess, please stand up. There won't be a next time!"
"Ahem, give the Regent Princess a seat!" He was really a little worried that Yun Qingqing would not give him face, so he quickly asked her to sit down first.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yun Qingqing recalled that Xiao Changheng respected and loved his royal brother the most, so he became more polite to the emperor.
After sitting down, she asked directly:
"I wonder why Your Majesty wants to see me here?"
She now understands that Concubine De is just a tool.
After all, she is a female member of the imperial family, and the regent is not in the capital, so it is somewhat inconvenient for the emperor to summon her directly, so he summoned her in the name of a concubine in the harem.
The emperor looked at Yun Bailian and saw that the butterflies were still dancing around her and refused to leave. His expression softened a lot.
"Well, royal sister-in-law..." The emperor looked at Yun Qingqing and spoke happily.
Yun Qingqing's eyelids twitched. What was the old emperor trying to do? He remembered to call her "sister-in-law" at this time?
"Actually, it was the Crown Princess who suggested you come here today," the Emperor continued. "She said she wanted to make amends for the Crown Prince and contribute to Daliang, but she hopes to get your assistance."
"Oh?" Yun Qingqing glanced at Yun Bailian and looked at the butterflies thoughtfully.
She came to the door eagerly, it seems that the White Lotus Spirit is very confident this time.
"Crown Princess, now that everyone is here, just tell me what your plans are." The emperor said expectantly.
Yun Bailian seemed to have learned his lesson this time, and bowed politely and said:
"Father, the Imperial Master once said that I am destined to be a phoenix. As long as I pray sincerely, I can bring peace to the country and bring blessings to the people of Daliang."
"So, when I heard that the two rivers were flooded this year, resulting in a complete loss of crops and the displacement of the people, I thought of asking the emperor to issue an edict to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for a reward."
Having said that, Yun Bailian raised her hand casually, letting a butterfly land on her fingertips. She smiled, as if she was already accustomed to this scene.
Seeing the emperor's surprised look, as if he was looking at an auspicious sign, she continued:
"Your son is willing to take on the important task of offering sacrifices and pray for the people of Liangjiang, so that the coming year will be prosperous and the people can live and work in peace and contentment."
The emperor was naturally happy to hear her say this:
"The Crown Princess is so thoughtful about the common people! But..."
He was a little confused again.
"What does this have to do with the Princess Regent? Why did you call her here?"
Yun Bailian smiled and said:
"The Grand Master said that if we could find a woman whose horoscopes complement mine, and assist me in the ritual, it would surely satisfy the heavens and bring more blessings to the people."
"Then the Imperial Master calculated a certain horoscope. The Princess and I... the Imperial Aunt both grew up in the Yun Mansion, and we recognized it immediately. So, I'd like to ask the Imperial Aunt to agree to help me preside over the sacrifice and pray for the people."
Yun Qingqing had basically understood her plan and sneered in her heart.
Is it because the luck of being a lady from an aristocratic family is no longer enough for her, so she sets her sights on the civil and military officials?
Asking me to be her deputy is clearly a trap she is trying to dig for me to jump into.
Haha, that’s nice to think about.
The emperor didn't notice the problem at all. Instead, he nodded in appreciation and turned to Yun Qingqing and said:
"I think Bai Lian's proposal this time is a good one. She truly cares about the people of Daliang. How about the Princess Regent assisting her this time?"
Yun Qingqing immediately stood up and bowed to the emperor:
"Your Majesty, when praying for blessings, does the person on the altar have to be sincere and focused in order to gain the approval of the heavens?"
"Of course." The emperor didn't know what she meant by asking this question.
Yun Qingqing had no expression on her face:
"Oh, then I can't help."
The emperor's mouth twitched, feeling a little embarrassed:
"Ahem...why?"
Yun Bailian rushed to say:
"Don't you, Auntie, wish that the people of Daliang live and work in peace and prosperity? Why are you unwilling to join me in praying for the people?"
"Or is it that... the Imperial Aunt is just holding a grudge against me for the offense I caused her earlier, and is seeking revenge?"
Yun Qingqing glanced at her calmly, then turned to the emperor and said:
"I am also thinking about the common people, so anyone can perform this sacrifice, but I must not do it!"
The emperor saw that she was serious, and his expression eased slightly. He asked curiously:
"What exactly do you mean by this? Explain it to me clearly."
Yun Qingqing said seriously:
"I'm afraid of heights."
emperor:……
He really didn't expect this reason.
Yun Bailian's eyes flashed, and she covered her lips in shock and said:
"Ah? Is that the reason? Actually, the altar is over ten feet high. I'm also very scared when I think about standing on it. But how can I ignore the people just because of my fear?"
"I believe that as long as the Imperial Aunt sincerely wishes to pray for the people and share the Emperor's worries, she will definitely be able to overcome her fear of heights."
"Unless... unless the Empress doesn't actually want peace and prosperity for the country!"
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