Su Qingyan finally got an audience with the emperor.
When I came here, I also learned about the big move that Yun Miao, who had disappeared for a few days, had made "behind the scenes".
However, he still felt resentful about Mu Qianqiu's neglect in the past few days, especially when his own people came back to report that the illegitimate daughter of the prime minister's mansion was a girl with no beauty.
Now they actually have the nerve to let him be the spokesperson for this fairy palace.
But when it comes to important matters, Su Qingyan naturally wouldn't be careless. He saluted Mu Qianqiu above him with neither arrogance nor servility: "Greetings to the Emperor, long live the Emperor."
"Prince Xiliang, please stand up. Have you had a good rest in the inn these past two days?" Mu Qianqiu acted as if nothing had happened before.
Zhu Qingyan also pretended to be dumbfounded: "The customs and habits of Tiansheng are very good. This trip to Tiansheng is a good thing."
"Prince Xiliang should have heard about the major events that happened in the capital today. The power of the Immortal Palace belongs to Xiliang. What does the prince want to say?" Mu Qianqiu asked.
After all, he knew that Xiliang Kingdom was the Immortal Palace's number one fan, so he naturally wouldn't discredit the Immortal Palace.
As expected, Su Qingyan said calmly, "The Master of the Immortal Palace loves peace and friendship. He came to Tiansheng to discuss things with the Palace Master of Red Moon Palace because she is also a spiritual practitioner. Spiritual practitioners are most wary of karma, so they naturally wouldn't stir up trouble for no reason. Rest assured, everyone."
"But it is rumored that the Immortal Palace was behind the war between Xiliang Kingdom and Tiansheng Kingdom. What explanation does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have?" One of the old ministers couldn't help but ask.
And Lu Qingyan said calmly, "The previous war between Xiliang and Tiansheng would have certainly involved this confrontation even without the existence of the Immortal Palace. As the saying goes, there's no acquaintance without fighting. Previously, the Immortal Palace had no master, and its philosophy was flawed. Now the Immortal Palace has just accepted a new master, and the new master is kind, otherwise Xiliang and Tiansheng wouldn't have been able to form a century-long friendship. Isn't this four-nation alliance the best proof of this?"
After hearing this explanation, many ministers were speechless.
"I hope that, as the Crown Prince of Xiliang said, the Immortal Palace Master is truly a benevolent person. Otherwise, the gathering of so many people from the Jianghu in the capital is truly a violation of the imperial court's discipline."
However, Zhu Qingyan couldn't help but chuckle, "Everyone, please don't worry about it. If the Immortal Palace Master really wants to do something, who in the imperial court can stop him? I'm afraid you all still don't understand enough about spiritual immortals! If they really want to take action against the royal family, there's no need to go through so much trouble."
What I mean is that you are really too weak.
The ministers were so angry that their faces turned pale, but they couldn't say anything else.
Mu Qianqiu, who was standing above, had finally finished using up his tool, Su Qingyan. After seeing him finish helping him to argue with others, he immediately stepped out with a smile to act as a peacemaker: "Prince Xiliang, I'm hosting a banquet in the palace today to welcome you. Although you've been sent to Tiansheng as a hostage, I know that the Western Emperor loves you the most. So, naturally, I won't treat you unfairly. From now on, you won't be restricted from entering the capital. You can travel freely without worry."
Zhu Qingyan chuckled inwardly. Old fox, the fact that he wasn't confined to the capital meant that he wasn't allowed to venture outside the city. But for him, that was enough. He offered a perfunctory thank you, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Then, he couldn't help but think of something else. He clasped his fists towards Mu Qianqiu and asked, "During the Western Liang Campaign, Qingyan has long heard of Tiansheng's Divine Doctor Yun's great name. I wonder if I can meet with Divine Doctor Yun during the palace banquet, and pay my respects to this young genius."
When Mu Qianqiu heard Su Qingyan suddenly mention Yun Miao, he couldn't help but become alert.
I'd previously been puzzled by the Western Emperor sending his most prized son here, but now I suddenly understood. Xiliang must have known that Yun was the master of the Immortal Palace, and that's why he sent his son here, surely to take advantage of the proximity...
He only reacted now! !
"By the way! Why didn't Sheng'er come to court today?" Mu Qianqiu suddenly asked casually.
Eunuch Hai beside him immediately replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Third Prince has caught a cold. I sent you a letter to take a leave today. I'm afraid you forgot."
"Caught a cold?" Mu Qianqiu mused. "What a coincidence! Divine Doctor Yun has also taken some time off recently. These two guys are as tacitly connected as ever!"
There was an invisible boasting in his words, and then it was as if he could hear the voice of Su Qingyan: "Your Highness, unfortunately, Divine Doctor Yun is still on vacation, so he may not be able to attend the palace banquet today."
This Western Emperor dared to snatch his daughter-in-law from him? He wished!
Su Qingyan: “…”
After leaving the court.
Yun Shengzhi fell behind with his head down. He had already lost face today because of the secret ridicule of his compatriots, and he was also mocked by the emperor in the court. This made him unable to raise his head when walking.
"Cloud phase!"
Suddenly, Mu Linyuan called him.
Yun Shengzhi was flattered: "Second Prince!"
Mu Linyuan did not say a word in the court today. He naturally knew some of the Prince of Xiliang's thoughts.
But now Mulansheng is his biggest enemy, so he does not take Qingyan, a hostage, seriously.
When talking about Yun Xiang, he still had a vivid memory of the welcoming banquet.
"Mian'er has had a convulsion since she came back from the Prime Minister's residence last time. Now, hearing that my concubine and the fifth lady have been facing the wall to reflect on their mistakes for three months, I am even more worried that I have lost the favor in the Prime Minister's heart. So I'd like to remind the Prime Minister not to put the cart before the horse. She is just an illegitimate daughter, but you still want her to cling to the eldest prince's limelight and even surpass Mian'er who should be the legitimate daughter. Mian'er is also the Prime Minister's lost daughter. I hope you will treat her equally." Mu Linyuan has recently accepted the fact that Yun Mian has become his legal wife, and they are already husband and wife. Although he has some crazy obsession with Yun Miao, it is impossible for him not to care about his darling wife in his arms.
Listening to Mu Linyuan's words, Yun Shengzhi felt a pang of pain and could only say, "Second Prince, you have misunderstood. I was helpless in the matter between Chun'er and the First Prince. But it won't happen again. Chun'er has no intention of clinging to the royal family and has been acting wildly lately, often not returning home. I can no longer control this daughter. As for Mian'er, I am very pleased to hear that you, Second Prince, care so much about her."
He really saw some hope.
Yun Mian was surprisingly capable, having won half of Mu Linyuan's heart. It seemed this imposter had some real talent.
"Well, Prime Minister, it's good that you know it in your heart. Who is the real Fulian Fengnu? She is the one who can lead the Prime Minister's Mansion to long-term prosperity in the future." Mu Linyuan reminded.
At the same time, it was also a warning to Yun Shengzhi not to be greedy and have ulterior motives.
Who knew that Yun Shengzhi's mood became even more complicated after hearing this: "This old minister will listen carefully to the Second Prince's warning."
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