Chapter 388 The Emperor's 55th Birthday Will Be Celebrated with a Big Celebration
"You, you little brat, don't be so arrogant. Things will change after a while." Lord Li suppressed his palpitations, argued this sentence, and ordered the carriage to turn around and leave.
He really regretted not asking for leave before accepting this mission to Jing State. He also regretted not taking Lord Ji's words seriously, which was really humiliating!
Zhao Houyang saw the carriage of Lord Li and his group leave. He bowed to the onlookers and said thank you, "Thank you all for your righteous words today. Now, everyone, please disperse!"
When the onlookers saw that the people from Long Lingguo had left, Young Master Zhao San even thanked them, and everyone dispersed happily.
Zhao Houyang saw that everyone had dispersed, so he and Yang Chengchen went in with their guards. Before leaving, they did not forget to order someone to lock the main gate. Generally, the main gate of a mansion would not be opened unless it was a major event.
After Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen entered the house, they inquired about their mother's/aunt's whereabouts, and then they rushed over to brag about it.
After Lord Li and his group walked out of the street, everyone in the carriage started cursing Princess Funing and Jingguo.
Finally, one of them asked, "Are we still going to Princess Huaishu's mansion?", which succeeded in making Lord Li faint. In the end, they had no choice but to return to the post station and did not go to Princess Huaishu's mansion.
Princess Huaishu laughed happily when she heard about this, but she also taunted him, "So people who have been in high positions for a long time have bad tempers. They can easily faint from anger over a few words of quarrel."
However, Princess Huaishu's words were not spread, otherwise Lord Li would have fainted from anger.
The conversation between Long Lingguo and his entourage at Princess Funing's residence quickly spread throughout the capital. Most of the ministers and nobles were pleased, feeling a sense of relief. However, some awaited the emperor's response. If the emperor disapproved, the palace would undoubtedly impose punishment.
As a result, there was no movement in the palace until they went to bed at night.
The Longling Kingdom delegation, having fainted from anger at Lord Li, summoned the imperial physician. In the following days, they didn't inquire about anything, nor did they bother Lord Ji.
When Lord Li finally recovered and was about to consult Lord Ji for a solution, shocking news came from the palace.
"The Emperor's birthday in two months will be a grand celebration!"
The main reason is that the emperor is turning 55 this year, and it is not a full birthday, so according to the previous rules, there is no need for a big celebration.
This news is definitely not good news for Longling Kingdom. It means that it is impossible for them to leave Yuanjing and return to Longling Kingdom for the time being.
This wasn't good news for the ministers and nobles. The emperor was holding a grand birthday banquet, which meant they had to give him expensive and rare gifts! And with only two months to go, the antique shops in Yuanjing would be flooded with business opportunities.
When Zhao Lingmeng heard the news, she had a premonition that this might be the Emperor's last birthday celebration. She felt that the Emperor was actually very kind to her, and she wanted to give him a special birthday gift.
Qiuyue saw that Zhao Lingmeng didn't react for a long time after hearing the news. She thought that His Highness was worrying about what to send, so she suggested:
"Your Highness, should we ask Qiufang and the other two to keep an eye out for any rare finds outside?"
Zhao Lingmeng sipped slowly from a cup of scented tea in one hand, while unconsciously tapping the table with the other. "No need, I've already thought of a gift! It's just that it's too hot in Yuanjing City. I want to stay at the manor until the emperor's birthday."
When Qiuyue heard His Highness say this, she was stunned for a moment before she cautiously suggested, "There's no problem living at the manor, but what about the three young masters?"
"I'll take care of Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen! Jing'er and Ming'er have heavy schoolwork, so they should stay in Yuanjing City and study hard this time! I'll ask the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess to keep an eye on them. Anyway, I'll definitely be back before the Emperor's birthday, so it won't be long."
Qiuyue heard that His Highness had a well-organized plan and teased, "Your Highness, it's no use telling this servant. You should tell the two young masters."
Qiuyue didn't think the two young masters would agree. They always wanted to go wherever the prince went.
"Hahahaha, how about you make a bet with me? I'll bet on what Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming are willing to do, what do you think?" Zhao Lingmeng looked at Qiuyue happily.
"Then I will force them to be unwilling. Your Highness, you can't cheat by informing them in advance!" Qiuyue felt that as long as His Highness didn't cheat, she would definitely win.
"Then if I win, I will deduct one month's salary from you! After all, since it's a gamble, there must be a stake! Do you agree?" After Zhao Lingmeng said this, she took out a pair of styles from her jewelry box and placed them on the table. It was obvious that this was Zhao Lingmeng's bet.
Qiuyue happily agreed. With her current status, she didn't need the monthly allowance at all: "Then I will take advantage of Your Highness."
Just as Qiuyue finished speaking, Zhao Houming's voice came from outside the door: "What kind of advantage did Aunt Qiuyue take?"
Zhao Lingmeng and Qiuyue turned back to look outside at the same time. Zhao Lingmeng smiled and said, "The real master is back. It seems the outcome will soon be known."
As soon as Zhao Lingmeng finished speaking, Zhao Houming, Zhao Houjing and Yang Chengchen came in together.
The three of them saluted gracefully: "Greetings, mother/aunt."
Zhao Lingmeng was stunned for a moment when looking at the three of them, thinking to herself that her son had finally grown up. Who knows which young lady he will marry in the future!
Although Zhao Lingmeng was thinking in a mess in her mind, it did not affect her smile as she told the three of them to get up: "Get up! There are not so many rules at home."
After Zhao Houjing and the other two got up, they sat down on the stools nearby.
After Yang Chengchen sat down, he felt the coolness in the room and sighed comfortably, "Aunt, this is still very polite! During the time I've been living here, I feel like my manners are almost gone."
Zhao Lingmeng looked at the eldest grandson of the emperor, who dared to joke in front of him, and said with a smile, "When my brother and sister-in-law come to trouble me, I will just deny them."
"Hahaha, don't worry, aunt. Once I leave the Princess's Mansion, I will still be the unattainable eldest grandson of the emperor. No one will bother you." After Yang Chengchen said this, he sat even more casually, almost lying on the chair.
"Mom, what were you talking about just now?" Zhao Houming was still curious about the topic they heard outside the door just now.
"Oh, it's just that the weather is too hot. It's unbearable to live in Yuanjing City. I want to take Yang'er and Chen'er to live in the manor for more than a month before coming back. Is it okay for the three of you to live in the princess's mansion?"
Although Zhao Lingmeng said it casually, she was still quite curious about Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming's reactions.
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