In the main hall of Prince Xi's Mansion.
Leng Xi sat at the head of the table with a cold expression, while Yu Qiaoqiao stood with her head lowered, her fingers constantly pinching the handkerchief to hide her inner nervousness.
After a moment of silence, Leng Xi suddenly spoke in a cold voice,
"Why are you contradicting me?"
Yu Qiaoqiao knew that he was talking about the incident in Prince Yu's mansion where he asked her to drink.
So, she looked up at him and said without hesitation:
"You know I can't drink, so why did you embarrass me in public? You blame me for talking back to you, but why don't you just say you don't care about my feelings at all?"
"What did I tell you before I left this morning? We're going to seek peace with sincerity, but you refuse to drink even a glass of wine? You even contradicted me in public. You're really getting bolder and bolder."
"You went to ask for peace. It has nothing to do with whether I drink or not. Princess Yu won't kick us out of Prince Yu's Mansion just because I don't drink. But you, on the other hand, used me to please others. Is that fun? Don't you think you're going too far?"
Too much? How dare she talk to him like that? How dare she contradict him again?
Leng Xi was stunned for a moment.
He was about to lose his temper, but Yu Qiaoqiao bowed as if nothing had happened and said calmly:
"Your Highness, I am Princess Xi, not a maid in the Xi Palace. Please stop bossing me around. It's getting late, I should go back to bed, and you should get some rest too."
After leaving these words, she didn't even look at Leng Xi, but turned around and walked out of the main hall.
this……
Leng Xi was stunned for a moment. How could Yu Qiaoqiao, who always obeyed him, dare to contradict him repeatedly today? What was going on?
He frowned and thought, and finally, he figured it out.
Yu Qiaoqiao and Luo Lan stayed together for a long time today. Presumably, Shui Luo Lan said something to her, otherwise she would never dare to talk to her like that.
Thinking of this, he angrily slammed his fist on the table, wanting to lose his temper, but holding it back.
"Someone come."
He shouted loudly, and the butler came over with a bow.
"Your Majesty..."
"Give the order. Starting tomorrow, Prince Xi's Mansion will go to the streets every day to distribute porridge and steamed buns. This will last for a month. Those homeless people can eat for free."
The butler was stunned for a moment and asked cautiously:
"Your Highness, providing porridge and steamed buns for a month will cost a large sum of money. We should..."
"Is my words unclear or is your hearing not working well?"
Seeing Leng Xi's tone becoming unhappy, the housekeeper nodded in agreement.
"Yes, I'll ask someone to prepare it right away."
After saying this, the butler quickly turned around and trotted away.
Didn't Mother ask me to be a good person among the common people? Then I'll just give my wealth away!
…
The next morning, after Leng Yu finished dealing with the affairs in the court, he went to the Yangxin Palace with Liu Dechang.
The emperor has been very weak these days, but fortunately Luo Lan prescribed some medicine for him to recuperate. Although he is in a bad mood, his body is fine.
Ever since Leng Yu was appointed as regent by the emperor, he could meet the emperor directly without notifying him.
So, after arriving at the Yangxin Palace, he took Liu Dechang directly to the emperor's inner chamber.
When he got closer, he saw the emperor reclining on the imperial couch and taking a nap. Liu Xi stood beside him, gently rubbing his legs. Leng Yu bowed and clasped his fists, saying:
"Father, I have something to report."
Leng Yu's words broke the silence here. The emperor half opened his eyes and looked at him. Liu Xi hurriedly helped him sit up.
He sat up straight, glanced at Leng Yu, then looked at Liu Dechang.
"General Liu is here too. It seems this matter is very important."
Liu Dechang hurriedly clasped his fists and replied:
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. This matter concerns me, so I came here with Prince Yu."
"Oh? Tell me, what is it that Yu'er can't make the decision on, and why does she have to come to me and report to me?"
Liu Dechang and Leng Yu exchanged a glance and then handed over a memorial. After Liu Xi took it, he bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, I once married a wife, as you know. She is not dead. She was abducted by the Chu people and taken to Chu. They also took away one of my children, Luo Lan's twin sister."
His words made the emperor's eyes flash with slight surprise, and then he asked:
"What do you mean by mentioning this to me now?"
"I want the Emperor to redress the injustice done to my wife and daughter, restore their identities, and allow them to see the light of day again in Daning State."
"According to what you said, they are in Daning Kingdom now, right?"
Liu Dechang hesitated for a moment, and Leng Yu clasped his fists and replied:
"Father, they are now living in Prince Yu's Mansion."
The emperor's face suddenly darkened. He looked at Leng Yu and growled in a low voice.
"So, they were in Prince Yu's mansion the last time I went there? You lied to me."
"I dare not. I was helpless last time. I hope that the emperor can sympathize with me."
"snort!"
The emperor suddenly swung his sleeves and shouted,
"You're acting without my knowledge last time. You were helpless last time, but what happened this time? Are you relying on your position as regent to make the decision for them? You're so bold that you actually kept two people from Chu in your home without informing me. You know I hate the Chu people the most."
"Your Majesty, they are not from the Chu State. They were simply abducted by the Chu people and brought to the Chu State. They are also victims. I hope Your Majesty will show mercy and restore their identities."
"This is outrageous! If you hadn't lied to me last time, I might have let them off the hook. But you already left them at home without telling me. Now it seems like your Prince Yu's Mansion doesn't even take me seriously."
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