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Chapter 216: When it's Time to Act, Act
Chapter 216: When it's Time to Act, Act
September 14, 2024
Governor's Mansion.
Zong Zhengxi was awakened by a maid.
After yesterday's ordeal, he felt sore all over and severely sleep-deprived as soon as he opened his eyes.
He had a bit of a grumpy mood.
Lu Yuan sat in a chair, speaking in a nonchalant tone, "If we leave any later, we'll be late for the morning court session."
Zong Zhengxi yawned and looked at the pitch-black sky, "So early..."
Lu Yuan took a sip of tea, "This isn't the palace, and the journey will take some time, so we need to leave early."
Zong Zhengxi mumbled drowsily, "Can't we skip court for a day?"
Lu Yuan replied, "No."
Zong Zhengxi reluctantly got out of bed, looking aggrieved.
Yesterday's clothes were unwearable, so Lu Yuan had new ones prepared for him. He dawdled, appearing indecisive.
Lu Yuan placed the teacup on the table, "Your Majesty, it's best to hurry. Once we enter the palace, you'll need to change into the dragon robe first."
Zong Zhengxi pouted resentfully and stretched out his arms, allowing the maid to help him change.
After finishing his morning routine and stepping out, the sky was still pitch-black.
Zong Zhengxi asked curiously, "Do you get up this early every day?"
He thought he woke up early enough in the palace, but upon reflection, he realized that going to court merely involved traveling from his own palace to the Golden Throne Hall. Lu Yuan, who lived outside the palace, always arrived earlier than him.
Lu Yuan explained, "The Governor's Mansion is considered close. Some officials live farther away, and they have to get up at the hour of the tiger to make it to court by the hour of the rabbit. Your Majesty, have you ever seen an official arrive late?"
Zong Zhengxi fell silent.
He always felt that being an emperor was tiring, but after leaving the palace, he discovered that the commoners had their hardships, and the officials had their toils.
Lu Yuan glanced at him, "Your Majesty, it's time to depart."
"Hmm."
Zong Zhengxi obediently followed Lu Yuan out of the courtyard.
Remembering something, he asked Lu Yuan, "By the way, where's your grandfather?"
Lu Yuan replied with a light tone, "He's out for a walk."
That's what the old man said, and if he said any more, they'd have to deal with it.
Zong Zhengxi was shocked, "Everyone in your family gets up this early?"
Not really, for instance, his mother could sleep until the sun was high in the sky.
Just as they were about to get on the carriage, Ban Xia rushed over with a food box, her footsteps hurried, "Son-in-law, Miss prepared some snacks for you and the young master to fill your stomachs on the way."
Lu Yuan nodded.
Zong Zhengxi felt a twinge of envy, "Is this because I'm here today, or do you have this every day?"
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, "Of course, it's every day."
You thought you were special, kid?
"I don't get to eat before court."
This was the rule in the palace; the Son of Heaven could only have his meal after the court session.
With this thought, Zong Zhengxi felt that Lu Yuan's situation wasn't so bad after all. At least he could eat something on the way.
"I'm hungry," Zong Zhengxi said.
Lu Yuan frowned and reluctantly opened the food box. After choosing for a while, he picked the smallest snack and handed it to Zong Zhengxi.
Zong Zhengxi: "..."
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No sooner had the two of them left than Bai Yuwei arrived at the door.
Dressed in Miaojiang attire and claiming to be the daughter of the King of Miaojiang, the guard dared not neglect her and invited her to wait in the flower hall. He then hurried to inform Manager Cen.
Bai Yuwei was completely unreasonable and grabbed the guard, demanding, "Bring Lu Yuan out!"
The guard replied, "The Grand Marshal has already left for court. He just left. If you're looking for him, you can go and chase after him. If you hurry, you might catch up."
Bai Yuwei scolded, "Why would I chase after him? I didn't come to find him!"
The guard was confused, "But you just said... Who are you looking for?"
Bai Yuwei released the guard, "Where's Meng Qianqian? If Lu Yuan isn't here, tell her to come and see me."
The guard replied calmly, "May I ask if you have an invitation?"
"You can cause trouble for the Grand Marshal, but not for the Young Madam."
"What invitation or not?" Bai Yuwei grew impatient, shoving the attendant aside and marching in. "Meng Qianqian, get out here!"
"Young Madam! Young Madam, something's wrong!"
A maid hurriedly rushed to Tinglan Courtyard.
Today, Bao Shu had woken up earlier than usual, and Meng Qianqian was braiding her hair.
Hearing the maid's report, she handed Bao Shu to Nurse Li, "Let Ban Xia braid it beautifully for you."
Bao Shu patted herself, "Beautifully."
Meng Qianqian couldn't help but smile, pinching her soft little face before leaving the room.
"What's the matter?" she asked.
The maid replied, "There's a Miaojiang person outside who claims to be some kind of Miaojiang heiress. First, she was looking for the Grand Marshal, then she wanted to see the Young Madam, and she even fought with Fugui and the others!"
Fugui was one of the attendants guarding the gate.
Meng Qianqian calmly said, "Take me to see."
The maid agreed, "Yes, Young Madam!"
Bai Yuwei barged her way through, and when Meng Qianqian saw her, her whip was about to land on Manager Cen's head.
Meng Qianqian grabbed the whip.
Bai Yuwei tugged at it, then stared, "It's you? You finally decided to come out!"
Manager Cen bowed and greeted her, "Young Madam."
Meng Qianqian said, "Manager Cen, please take them to treat their injuries first. I'll handle this."
"Okay."
Manager Cen quickly instructed the guards to take the injured attendants away.
"How dare you stop me?"
"I'm trying to save you."
Meng Qianqian coldly released her whip, "You even dared to hit Manager Cen, you're really good at pulling tiger's whiskers!"
"What whiskers?" Bai Yuwei almost let it slip but quickly changed her words, "Didn't you bring back an old farmer yesterday?"
Since her grandfather hadn't revealed his identity, she couldn't expose it either.
Meng Qianqian looked at her in confusion. How did Bai Yuwei know about this?
"What are you doing here?"
Bai Yuwei arrogantly said, "Where is he? I want to see him!"
A hint of suspicion flashed in Meng Qianqian's eyes, but she maintained her composure, "That's not up to you."
Bai Yuwei scoffed, "You're not planning to detain him, are you? Ah, I understand. You're up to something sneaky, aren't you? I'm warning you, give up this idea! You're not going to succeed!"
"Oh?"
It seemed she had guessed correctly; her grandfather's identity was indeed not ordinary.
Meng Qianqian wiped her lips with a handkerchief without showing any reaction and smiled faintly, "With your status, how dare you speak to me like this?"
Bai Yuwei dismissed her with a wave, "I'm afraid if I tell you, it will scare you to death!"
Bao Shu waved her little arms, looking fierce, "Scare you!"
"Ouch, little ancestor, this isn't where we play."
Nurse Wan, who was halfway through eating a melon, was exposed by Bao Shu and had to quickly scurry away with the little miss.
Bai Yuwei disdainfully said, "There's even a child here."
Her grandfather hated children the most, and she had to take him away quickly.
"I'm warning you for the last time."
"I'm warning you for the last time too."
"You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
"A defeated opponent boasts, what's there to fear?"
"You, you, you—"
Bai Yuwei was so angry that she lashed out with her whip towards Meng Qianqian!
Meng Qianqian didn't hold back. She drew the dagger from her waist and with one stroke, severed Bai Yuwei's whip!
Bai Yuwei's face changed, "My whip! The whip my grandfather gave me! This is an Imperial gift from Miaojiang, you're dead!"
(End of Chapter)
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