Chapter 221 The Marquis is Back
Yun Qiao called the maid and went to serve Chen Jingyan.
She was too lazy to care.
Only at this moment did Yun Qiao realize how deep, scary, and terrifying Chen Jingyan's thoughts were.
If it was Yun Qiao who was being so public, perhaps she could have attracted Chen Jingyan's attention and liked him from the beginning. But as time went on, she had told Chen Jingyan everything she knew, and his ambitions were still great, and he still wanted more...
What should she do?
If I answer and continue to live, and fail to satisfy the Marquis, will I have to give him my life?
This is a terrible gamble.
Yun Qiao put her heart at ease. Compared to Su Mo, she could at least get some sincerity from Chen Jingyan now.
As a fellow time traveler, Yun Qiao wanted to meet Su Mo to advise her that if she wanted to live longer, she should keep a low profile. Being so ostentatious would not necessarily bring good things.
But seeing how much Chen Jingyan values her, Yun Qiao is also worried that if she helps Su Mo and then hurts herself, it would be too not worth it.
She has been with Chen Jingyan for many years. If Chen Jingyan knew that she was also a time traveler and had concealed it for many years, he would definitely no longer trust her.
This risk cannot be taken.
Yun Qiao followed Chen Jingyan's words and said that she didn't want to see Su Mo.
Chen Jingyan was driven out to the outer room, and he did not force Yun Qiao. Besides, he had to get up and attend the morning court the next morning.
I was also afraid that getting up early would disturb Yunqiao's rest.
She loves to sleep in, especially when it’s cold in winter. It’s difficult for her to get up and she’s afraid of being disturbed.
She didn't say it out loud, but she was definitely cursing her in her heart.
When thinking of Yun Qiao, Chen Jingyan's mouth would curl up slightly and his heart would feel warm.
***
In the morning, Yun Qiao got up and had breakfast. She heard the maid say that the Marquis had gone to the morning court and had been gone for two hours. It looked like he would not be back for breakfast.
Yun Qiao didn’t know whether he could come back at noon, so he didn’t ask anyone to prepare anything.
Just said, I understand.
Nian Nian looked up at Yun Qiao and asked, "Mother, is Daddy back?"
"Yes, Daddy is back. Maybe you can see him tonight."
The little guy didn't say anything.
After waiting for a while, he whispered, "I only want my mother."
Yun Qiao smiled and rubbed Nian Nian's head.
"Let's go have breakfast. There are piggy buns for you for breakfast today."
Pig buns are buns made into the shape of a pig, with either sugar or meat inside.
Nian Nian likes to eat these very much.
The kitchen is also preparing different dishes.
She is a child after all, and she is innocent. She likes any little thing.
***
In the palace.
After the morning court session, Chen Jingyan met with Emperor Zhaohe alone.
Emperor Showa was polite to his cousin on the surface, but he had his own plans in mind.
"Sanlang, you are my cousin. I am still worried about some things. You have to tell me the truth."
Chen Jingyan knew exactly what Emperor Showa was referring to.
"In reply to Your Majesty, when the late emperor was critically ill that day, besides me, there were also Lord Zhao, Lord Li, and Lord Wang. If Your Majesty doesn't believe Sanlang's words, you can ask them in detail. Your Majesty was the emperor designated by the late emperor. Who would dare to lie?"
"Sanlang naturally regards the emperor as a holy ruler."
Chen Jingyan didn't say anything extra, nor did he want to say anything.
"Of course I don't believe what my cousin said. I just hope he won't bear a grudge against me. My grandmother passed away when we were in a time of foreign aggression. I was helpless."
It would be fine if he didn't mention his grandmother, but when he did, Chen Jingyan naturally felt unhappy.
But he still maintained a dignified attitude and said, "It's my duty, how dare I hold a grudge?"
After saying some hypocritical words to the emperor, the emperor asked Chen Jingyan to sit in the Empress Dowager's palace.
Although it was just a casual conversation, what the emperor said was like an imperial decree, so Chen Jingyan still went to the palace of Empress Dowager Chen.
Seeing Chen Jingyan coming, Empress Dowager Chen was naturally happy. She hurried forward and held Chen Jingyan's hand.
"Sanlang, you finally came to see your aunt."
"Aunt thought you were angry and would never come to see me again."
Chen Jingyan said politely, "How dare you? You are still my aunt. But aunt, I am in a very difficult situation now. I am devoted to His Majesty, but His Majesty does not believe my feelings and is suspicious of them."
"Looking around the court, how many people are there who are willing to fight for the emperor? Why is the emperor so wary of me, Chen Sanlang?"
Chen Jingyan knew it clearly in his heart, but he just wanted to say it deliberately in front of the empress dowager.
Empress Dowager Chen held Chen Jingyan's hand and said lovingly, "It is precisely because your cousin, the emperor, has no more military generals to use in the court that he listened to the advice of the civil officials and reduced your power. This will help maintain the stability of the court."
"But don't worry, Sanlang. As long as my aunt is here, the emperor will definitely not touch you."
"I'll have to keep you in Mobei for a while. I believe the Emperor will see your loyalty and let you come back."
Empress Dowager Chen had Chen Jingyan in her heart, but compared to her own son, she was more willing to trust and help her son.
What she said now was just to appease Chen Jingyan so that he would continue to work hard for Emperor Showa.
Chen Jingyan talked to Empress Dowager Chen for a while. During lunch time, Empress Dowager Chen wanted to stay, but Chen Jingyan said that he had not seen his family for a long time and he wanted to go home to be with his wife and children.
He declined and left the palace.
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