Chapter 383 The Prince Consort of the Lu Family
The emperor and empress soon began to rule together in the capital, and important officials from all over the country came to the capital to report on their duties.
Wei Ziming turned around to look at the carriage behind him and lowered the curtain.
He then said to the guard beside him, "Flying Eagle, keep a close eye on the woman in the carriage."
Flying Eagle immediately replied, "Yes."
Wei Ziming then asked, "Is there still no news of Master Xie?"
Flying Eagle shook his head. "I have already sent people to look for Master Xie, but it seems that Master Xie has vanished into thin air."
Wei Ziming closed his eyes. "Keep searching. There's something strange about that woman."
The convoy slowly made its way towards the capital.
Xiao Yuanyi sat in the carriage, which was covered with soft brocade.
She has resumed dressing like a normal woman, and her beauty is stunning.
Xiao Yuanyi put the book in her hand aside.
I rolled down the car window.
She had guessed long ago that Qin Jinzhi wanted to wipe out Paradise.
Now that Wei Longmu has joined Qin Jinzhi's side, leaving through the canal gang's dock is simply courting death.
Those who escorted her were just a smokescreen she sent to Yuecheng.
These people were simply pushed out to their deaths.
Her most capable subordinates had already secretly infiltrated the capital.
The steep cliff behind Baique Temple was the path she truly wanted to take to leave.
Below the steep cliff is a cave where a person could fall and hide. The cave is well-ventilated on both sides, and one can reach the small boat she had prepared beforehand by following the vines from the back.
She pretended to be in a panic and went up the mountain without thinking, initially heading straight for the cliff.
As long as Yuecheng sends people down to investigate, they will soon find out that she is not dead.
The capital city is now full of Qin Jinzhi's people waiting for her to take the bait.
The purpose of summoning Wei Ziming to Cangzhou for a meeting was to target the Wei family.
Her father, the emperor, announced at the empress's birthday celebration that the emperor and empress would rule together.
Qin Jinzhi strongly advocated for this matter, so she would never let it become empty talk.
As the military governor of Huainan, he would definitely return to the capital to report on his duties after the emperor and empress had attended court together.
She then followed the Wei family's caravan to Beijing.
I just didn't expect it to come so quickly.
She had just caught up with Wei Ziming, who had left Cangzhou, when she received news from the capital.
Wei Ziming was always wary of her, secretly searching for clues about the old man, thinking she was unaware of it.
He was indeed cautious, but he was going to be disappointed.
Xiao Yuanyi smiled smugly as she slowly rolled down the car window.
The convoy has not yet reached Beijing.
A major event then occurred in the capital.
The husband of the Lu family, who had married the fifth princess of the dynasty, was found dead in his outer chamber bed.
This marriage was personally bestowed by His Majesty.
Now, the Lu family has greatly embarrassed His Majesty.
Of all the princesses who got married, the fifth princess was the one that pleased His Majesty the most.
She was not spoiled, got along well with her husband, and never caused any trouble.
Now it seems that the Fifth Princess swallowed her anger for the sake of the royal family's reputation.
When the Fifth Princess was brought to the palace, her face showed obvious signs of haggardness.
Rumors circulated in the capital that the Fifth Princess was very fond of this Prince Consort Lu, but this prince consort disregarded the dignity of the royal family and actually treated the princess so badly.
The emperor spoke, "Congyun, you have suffered."
Fifth Princess Xiao Congyun gently shook her head, "I am not suffering."
The emperor sighed, "It's all my fault. I thought Lu Yi's grandson was quite talented, yet he dared to act so recklessly. Your father will definitely get justice for you!"
Xiao Congyun's eyes were slightly red. "Father, there is no need for me to be different from the Lu family. My parents-in-law treat me very well, and my grandfather also often takes care of my wife and me."
The emperor looked at Xiao Congyun and said, "Of all my children, you are the most sensible. Don't worry, your father will not mistreat you."
After Xiao Congyun offered some advice, the emperor noticed her thin figure and told her to go back and rest.
"Father, I have a request that may be made against my will."
The emperor spoke, "You may speak."
Xiao Congyun lowered his eyes and said, "Your subject misses Mother Consort very much. I wonder if I may see Mother Consort, even if it is just for a while."
The emperor looked at the person kneeling on the ground. After such a big incident, it was understandable that he wanted to see his mother. Moreover, if we were to consider this matter, it was he who had wronged Xiao Congyun.
"Alright, before leaving the palace, let's go see her."
Xiao Congyun left the main hall with red eyes.
On the way, he said to the palace maid beside him, "I haven't been to the palace for many days and I miss my sister very much. Please help me call her to my mother's palace."
Xiao Linglong was still somewhat surprised when Xiao Congyun asked her to go to her mother's palace.
Her older sister's mind is full of romantic love.
She didn't even make a move when her mother was imprisoned.
Why did you suddenly enter the palace today?
Xiao Congyun waited at the door until Xiao Linglong spoke to the guard, saying, "My father has decreed that I am granted permission to visit my mother before leaving the palace."
Xiao Linglong looked at Xiao Congyun with some disbelief.
How could Father Emperor agree to let them visit Mother?
With His Majesty's verbal order, the guards let the two in.
As soon as the door closed, Xiao Congyun turned around and slapped Xiao Linglong across the face.
Xiao Linglong covered her face, glared at Xiao Congyun, and shouted, "What are you doing! Why did you hit me!"
The sadness in Xiao Congyun's eyes was gone, replaced by coldness.
"Xiao Linglong, I usually take your little tricks for granted, but Xiao Ce and Xiao Lin are our own children, how could you be so heartless! Xiao Lin is only ten years old, and you actually broke his leg! And now Xiao Ce is imprisoned in the dungeon, Xiao Linglong, have you no conscience?!"
Xiao Linglong looked at Xiao Congyun in disbelief, "How did you know?"
Xiao Congyun snorted coldly, "You really think your little tricks can fool me? If it weren't for me cleaning up your messes, the prince consort's mistress would have already found out about you!"
Only now did Xiao Linglong realize that everything Xiao Congyun had done before was an act!
What about being obsessed with love? What about being too weak to take care of oneself?
It was all an act by Xiao Congyun for the world, an act for his father, the emperor.
She grew even angrier. "What right do you have to hit me! If it weren't for me, Mother Consort would have been locked up in the Cold Palace long ago! And what have you done?"
Xiao Congyun looked coldly at Xiao Linglong, "I had already planned everything. Even without you, I could still protect my mother! Don't think I don't know what you're up to. My maternal grandfather left Xiao Lin a portion of his power. You just want to control Xiao Lin. Let me tell you, you better pray that Xiao Lin's leg won't be crippled, otherwise, I won't let you off the hook!"
After saying that, she flicked her sleeve and walked inside.
Xiao Linglong covered her face, her eyes burning with anger.
I stood outside for quite a while before going inside.
Being confined was not a good situation; Consort Xian lost a lot of weight while inside.
It's better than being confined to the cold palace.
If Consort Xian were to enter the Cold Palace, all that would emerge would be her corpse.
Xiao Congyun said, "Mother, don't worry, I will devise a plan as soon as possible to get Father to release you."
With red eyes, Consort Xian asked, "How are your maternal grandparents?"
Xiao Congyun did not answer, but said calmly, "Mother, you need to look forward."
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