Before we knew it, the scorching summer had arrived again, but this year's summer seemed particularly unbearable because there had been almost no rain. Indeed, not a single drop of rain had fallen since the last rain in late spring.
If this continues, a severe drought is likely to occur.
Therefore, the Queen decided to go to the royal temple to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for rain, in order to comfort the living beings.
Since the Fourth Princess's incident, Wei Wangqing has found that the burden on her shoulders has become heavier. Many things that were not her responsibility before have come to her, which makes her very distressed. Now that things are like this, what will it be like if she really becomes the Crown Princess!
She doesn't want to.
During this period, she also visited the Fourth Princess, since the two had some prior interactions.
But to Wei Wangqing's surprise, the Prince of Ping had changed a lot. He had become much more peaceful and no longer had the restlessness he had before.
You could also say they've matured.
But what surprised Wei Wangqing the most was that she had actually sent away all the beauties in the mansion, leaving only the Emperor.
Moreover, Wei Qingye seems to be in good condition. It is undeniable that Wei Wangqing prefers the current Fourth Princess.
After that, I often went to see her.
What Wei Wangqing didn't know was that Wei Qingye had indeed suspected her. After all, wasn't her sixth sister the one who benefited the most from her accident? Moreover, the Empress had warned her before.
But in the end, she dismissed the idea. She didn't want to assume the worst about others, and besides, Xiao Liu really didn't seem to have any interest in the throne. Right now, she was the only suitable heir, and she could easily ascend the throne if she wanted to.
If she really did it, what are she waiting for now?
In addition, the two have become quite familiar with each other recently, and Sixth Sister often complains that she is too busy with official duties and too tired, which means she has no time to spend with her brother-in-law.
The fourth princess chuckled and looked at the emperor beside her without saying a word.
Moreover, Xiao Liu recommended something called a wheelchair to her. At first, no one really dared to believe what it would be like to attach the wheels of a carriage to a chair.
But the final result was really good. After ordering people to push all the steps in the mansion into gentle slopes, it became much more convenient for her to go anywhere.
Therefore, the two of them really do have a sisterly feeling now.
This also made Wei Wangqing miss his younger sister.
I can't think about it too much, because if I do, I'll just feel an overwhelming longing.
Moreover, even if she were to go back now, she probably wouldn't be able to let go of Chen Zhiyan!
Wei Wangqing looked at the man beside her, "I have to leave."
"Okay, be careful, and come back soon," Chen Zhiyan instructed.
"I will."
Wei Wangqing left and went to the palace gate to rejoin the main force.
A large group of people headed towards the outskirts of Beijing.
The temple stands majestically in the Tuoluo Mountains outside the capital, enduring through the ages.
At the foot of the mountain, Wei Wangqing looked at the towering peaks and the temples whose bells could be heard but whose forms could not be seen, and couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of ancient creations.
All the officials dismounted from their sedan chairs, including the emperor, who naturally had to personally walk up to the top of the mountain to show his sincerity.
Wei Wangqing was somewhat worried about whether the Empress's health would hold up; right now, she was the one who most wanted the Empress to live a long life.
When the Empress saw the worried look on her sixth daughter's face, she felt a little comforted. It seemed that this daughter was not without affection for her and was quite filial.
As people get older, they become more sentimental and less ruthless. In the past, she didn't care about these things; she only cared about the power and the throne. But now that she's old, she wants to enjoy the happiness of family life.
pity……
"Little Six, come here, come to Mother Empress's side," the Empress said, thinking to herself.
Wei Wangqing walked over.
"Let's go, let's go up together."
The civil and military officials followed behind the Empress, ascending step by step.
It's not that they aren't tired, but if even the Empress is like this, how could they possibly complain?
Wei Wangqing developed a sense of respect for the Empress. Being by her side, she could see things more clearly. The Empress's health was truly not good; she was unsteady on her feet and covered in sweat, but she still persevered, as it was her responsibility as an emperor.
Finally, the group reached the top of the mountain.
Many people were already on the verge of collapse, and even Wei Wangqing himself felt unbearably hot, covered in sweat.
The empress then ordered everyone to make some repairs before preparing to offer sacrifices to the heavens and pray for rain.
The monks of the Imperial Temple were already waiting to greet them. Upon hearing this, they led everyone to the monks' quarters to rest.
After taking a bath and changing his clothes, Wei Wangqing finally felt alive again. The weather was so hot, unlike any other year.
I just hope that a good rain will come soon to relieve this sweltering heat.
Meanwhile, in another monk's quarters...
"Abbot, what's your opinion?"
"Your Majesty is overthinking this. This matter has nothing to do with the Sixth Princess. I have already said that after she comes of age, she will no longer involve others."
The Empress was relieved to hear this, realizing that she had indeed been overthinking things.
Therefore, the matter of establishing a crown princess after returning to the capital can be put on the agenda.
"Thank you for informing me, Master."
The abbot put his hands together in prayer and said, "Amitabha."
The group arrived at the open space in the courtyard, with their backs to the main hall of the temple, and burned incense to offer sacrifices.
A group of people dressed in black and white entered the stage dancing strange steps and chanting incantations that no one could understand.
Each person held a bowl in one hand and a willow branch in the other, wielding them with the grace of a dragon or snake. Wei Wangqing thought that the formation they formed was probably... a dragon?
At this moment, the Empress stepped forward and said, "In the 530th year of the Great Wei Dynasty, the 68th Empress Wei Yuling set up an altar here, set up an incense table, invited the dragons, sent the dragons into the water, and instigated the dragons to bring rain, so as to inform the state and hope for the people's livelihood."
After speaking, the Empress stepped forward, took three incense sticks, lit them, bowed three times, and placed the incense on the incense burner.
"now……"
"Watch out!" Wei Wangqing shouted, simultaneously firing a hidden arrow that struck the attacker.
Everyone realized what was happening and quickly went to protect him.
It turns out that an assassin had infiltrated the group of dancing supernatural beings!
But it wasn't just these people; waves of soldiers surged forward, surrounding everyone in layers.
Among them were the guards brought by the Queen.
"You...you're plotting a rebellion?" the Empress exclaimed in fury.
The officials were also bewildered. This was blatant rebellion! How did they end up in this mess?
Then one of the people stepped out.
“Chiang Chung-chen? It’s you!” the Empress said, pointing at Chiang Chung-chen.
"So what if it is? Fortune changes, it's my Jiang family's turn now," Jiang Zhongzhen said smugly.
She had started plotting this long after the Fourth Princess's incident. It didn't have to come to this. If the Third Princess hadn't been so incompetent, she wouldn't have ended up like this.
This time, everyone has left the capital, leaving only Prince An to oversee the city. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that she absolutely cannot miss!
As long as they act unexpectedly, no one will think of her. Since the incident involving the Third Princess, the Jiang family has been lying low.
See, it's a success!
It's all or nothing for the Jiang family; this time, they are in an invincible position.
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