Chapter 208 Are you worried that His Majesty has an affair with Fairy Jiang?
"Seven days later, Your Majesty and Ruxue will go through the formalities and familiarize themselves with the procedures of the wedding ceremony. What do you think?"
Empress Dowager Yan looked at Xiao Mo with a smile.
Xiao Mo was slightly stunned, then nodded and agreed: "Of course it's possible. After all, this is a national affair, and I don't want to be negligent. It is indeed necessary to go through the procedures in advance."
In fact, Xiao Mo didn't really want to agree.
Even though it's just a formality, just a "rehearsal".
But even if it is just a formality, it will take up a certain amount of your time.
But there is no way, what if I don’t agree?
Empress Dowager Yan was just giving herself face, and only then did she ask herself, but in fact, she had no choice at all.
If I say no, Empress Dowager Yan will think that I am "rebellious" again.
Xiao Mo guessed that the reason why Empress Dowager Yan asked to rehearse the process was most likely because of the recent incident in the court.
Just after Elder Huang from the Wanjian Sect arrived, many officials invited Elder Huang to drink and subtly expressed their intention to send their daughters to the palace to replace Yan Ruxue.
Some clans even expressed it euphemistically: "If my daughter becomes the queen, my clan will definitely give Elder Huang more benefits."
At the beginning, Xiao Mo heard that Elder Huang refused.
Perhaps Elder Huang felt that he had already agreed to support the Yan family, and it would not be a good idea to switch clans to support him at this time.
After all, for Elder Huang, he doesn't care who controls the Zhou Dynasty. He only cares about whether he can benefit from it and his future reputation.
If he originally supported one clan, but ended up temporarily supporting another clan for greater benefits, then if there was another dynasty that wanted to join the Wanjian Sect in the future, they might look for other elders to act as a bridge instead of looking for him.
Unexpectedly, Elder Huang said these days, "I don't care who becomes the Queen of Zhou, as long as it's good for Zhou. My Wanjian Sect's promise to protect Zhou remains unchanged."
This undoubtedly tacitly allowed the various clans to compete with the Yan family.
However, the Yan family still holds a great advantage in the court.
But it is impossible for the Yan family to say they are not panicking.
So Xiao Mo guessed that this time the "formality" was more about the Yan family wanting to establish their authority.
The Yan family emphasized to other noble families: "In the Zhou Dynasty, our Yan family still has the final say in the court, and the queen will not be replaced by another person."
At this time, after hearing Xiao Mo's agreement, Empress Dowager Yan felt even happier, and she looked at Xiao Mo with more favor, feeling that she had made the right decision to adopt him.
"Okay, okay." Empress Dowager Yan took Xiao Mo's hand and said, "In that case, Your Majesty will have to trouble you in seven days."
"That's not right, mother. This is what I should do. Instead, you have been worrying about my marriage. I feel a little sorry for it." Xiao Mo said guiltily.
"Hahaha, as long as Your Majesty can marry Ruxue peacefully, I'm not tired at all." Empress Dowager Yan pulled Xiao Mo to sit down. "By the way, it's getting late, and you and I haven't had a meal together for a long time. How about Your Majesty having lunch with me?"
"Of course I can. It's been a long time since I've been with you, Queen Mother."
Xiao Mo agreed repeatedly, and both sides seemed to have a feeling of loving mother and filial piety.
During lunch, Empress Dowager Yan casually asked Xiao Mo how his Taoist practice was going recently.
Xiao Mo chatted with Empress Dowager Yan, and her excited look made Empress Dowager Yan stunned.
Empress Dowager Yan inadvertently asked Xiao Mo about state affairs.
Xiao Mo didn't know anything about it and just said, "Everything is discussed by all officials and the Prime Minister has the final say."
After lunch, Xiao Mo exchanged a few more words with Empress Dowager Yan, then gave her a copy of the Taoist classic "Heart Sutra of Nourishing the Heart", which can be found everywhere, and then left Lingxin Palace.
"Do you think this child is really obsessed with Taoism?" Looking in the direction of the door, Empress Dowager Yan asked Huang Shangyi beside her.
"Replying to the Queen Mother, it should be."
Huang Shangyi nodded.
"When you, Your Majesty, asked about your cultivation, Your Majesty acted as if he wanted to talk to you for three days and three nights. He even gave you a Taoist classic before leaving. It didn't seem like he was pretending."
"Hmm." Empress Dowager Yan nodded, retracted her gaze, and looked at the "Heart Nourishing Sutra" in her hand. "This child is actually quite good. He is worry-free and filial. The previous incident with Wang Can was just a result of being bewitched."
"But Queen Mother, I heard something recently." Huang Shangyi thought about it and felt it was better to speak it out.
"What's the matter?" asked Empress Dowager Yan.
"I heard that Fairy Jiang, who lives in the harem recently, goes to the Daotai Temple from time to time to discuss Taoism with Your Majesty." Huang Shangyi said.
"So what?" Empress Dowager Yan didn't care. "That Fairy Jiang is bored in the palace, and Your Majesty happens to be practicing. Maybe Your Majesty is just asking her about some spiritual matters. Besides, Your Majesty is an emperor and cannot establish a foundation, so there is no need for us to worry."
"." Huang Shangyi opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something but stopping herself.
Looking at the expressions of the people around her, Empress Dowager Yan frowned slightly and immediately understood what they were really trying to say: "Are you worried that His Majesty is having an affair with Fairy Jiang?"
"Your Majesty, I am just guessing." Huang Shangyi said quickly.
"Why are you so nervous? You've been with me for so many years, how can I punish you?" Empress Dowager Yan rolled her eyes at Huang Shangyi. "But why do you feel this way? Do you have any evidence?"
"This." Huang Shangyi's eyes turned, "I once saw Your Majesty and Fairy Jiang eating buns together. I always felt that there was something wrong with the way Fairy Jiang looked at Your Majesty. As for evidence, I don't have any direct evidence."
"You're overthinking this. Fairy Jiang is an inner disciple of the Wanjian Sect and has a bright future. She wouldn't look down on an emperor of a mortal country." Empress Dowager Yan shook her head and said in a firm tone.
But soon, Queen Mother Yan suddenly remembered the look that Fairy Jiang gave Xiao Mo from time to time during the welcoming banquet, and her heart began to beat fast:
"It's impossible, it should be impossible."
After leaving Lingxin Palace, Xiao Mo took a deep breath and felt that the air was comfortable.
After all, facing Empress Dowager Yan in Lingxin Palace, I was indeed a little tired of acting.
But Xiao Mo thought he had not revealed any flaws.
"Your Majesty, are you going back to the palace?" Wei Xun asked.
"No, I'll go directly to the Daoist Forum to relax." Xiao Mo said.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wei Xun quickly arranged for the dragon chariot to leave, and he himself accompanied His Majesty, walking step by step in the palace.
And when Xiao Mo had walked for less than an incense stick of time, he stopped.
In front of a watchtower.
The girl with a veil on her face was looking up quietly from below.
(End of this chapter)
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