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Chapter 255: The King of Miaojiang's Support
Chapter 255: The King of Miaojiang's Support
Meng Qianqian curved her lips and gently pulled his hand, "Let's go find Ji Li and Si She."
Lu Yuan's ears turned red all the way to his neck, fortunately hidden by his collar.
He maintained his composure and said, "This Governor is not going."
"Come on, I'll buy you some tanghulu."
Meng Qianqian coaxed him softly.
Lu Yuan's face darkened, "Meng Xiaojiu!"
Meng Qianqian said, "I'm sorry."
In the end, Lu Yuan was led onto the carriage by Meng Qianqian.
Meng Qianqian finally understood that three generations of their family were all soft-hearted, and she needed to stroke them the right way.
Upon reaching Feng Shui Hutong, Ji Li and Si She were not there.
"They're out again, so busy."
Meng Qianqian touched the dust on the table, guessing that they had left on the day of the Imperial Wedding.
Meng Qianqian went to visit Feng Po Po and Lei Bo Bo, and even as night fell, the two still hadn't returned to the hutong. So, Meng Qianqian left a letter in the house.
Thinking of something, Meng Qianqian also took out a few copper coins and slipped them into the envelope.
Lu Yuan looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Meng Qianqian explained, "I'm leaving them some money for meals."
Lu Yuan thought for a moment and took out a gold ingot from his bosom.
Meng Qianqian quickly stopped him, "No, if you give so much, I'm afraid the house will catch fire."
Ji Li had a life of five disadvantages and three deficiencies, and having too much money would bring bad luck.
Poor Si She, originally born with a wealthy and noble fate, had become a follower of Ji Li and now struggled to make ends meet.
Lu Yuan's lips twitched, "With such bad luck, can he find anyone?"
Meng Qianqian assured him, "Don't worry, when it comes to finding people, he's the best!"
After all, his abilities were exchanged for a life of five disadvantages and three deficiencies.
After leaving Feng Shui Hutong, Meng Qianqian turned west.
Lu Yuan said, "That's not the way back to the mansion."
"I know, I'm going to buy tanghulu."
"This Governor doesn't eat such childish things!"
Meng Qianqian raised her eyebrows, "Oh, I'm buying it for Taner and Bao Shu."
Lu Yuan: "..."
Zhuque Street was especially lively tonight, bustling with people and horses, and the various shops were brightly lit. Peddlers were shouting and selling their wares, filling the air with the atmosphere of a thousand households' lanterns.
"Oh?"
Meng Qianqian widened her eyes.
Lu Yuan seemed to notice her surprise and said indifferently, "Every August, Zhuque Street holds a lantern festival that lasts until the end of the Mid-Autumn Festival. These few days aren't the best, the real spectacle is during the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Meng Qianqian realized, "So that's it."
Lu Yuan glanced at her, "You've lived in the capital for several years, haven't you ever visited the Mid-Autumn Festival lantern festival?"
Meng Qianqian shook her head.
The Lu family had many rules, and as a widow, the Elder Madam never allowed her to go out and enjoy the festivities.
"What kind of life have you been living in the Lu family?"
Lu Yuan muttered coldly and pushed through the crowd.
A young man turned and glared at him, "What are you doing?"
Lu Yuan replied coldly, "Looking at the lanterns, why are you staring at me?"
The young man angrily said, "Hey, how do you talk to people?"
Meng Qianqian quickly smiled and said, "Young man, my husband is bringing me to see the lanterns for the first time, and he's a bit excited. Please forgive him."
You can't hit a smiling face, and the young man said to Lu Yuan, "Your wife knows how to speak! Is this your first time? Alright, you two can stand in front."
Lu Yuan confidently pulled Meng Qianqian to the front row.
Someone behind them complained, "Who is that? Such a big guy, blocking the view! We can't see the lantern riddles!"
Lu Yuan stood tall and unmoving amidst the crowd.
The young man turned back to the crowd, "It's the young master's first time bringing his wife to see the lanterns, don't be so picky!"
Meng Qianqian gave him a thumbs up, "You're a real stand-up guy."
"Which one do you want?"
Lu Yuan asked coldly.
The young man was taken aback and asked Meng Qianqian on the other side, "Are you talking to my man?"
Meng Qianqian smiled and nodded, "My husband wants to offer a lantern to you as a token of appreciation."
The young man sized up Lu Yuan and noticed his luxurious attire, knowing he was either wealthy or of noble birth.
However, he just smiled and shook his head, "The lanterns here aren't bought with silver, they're earned by guessing the lantern riddles. We've been standing here for half an hour, and no one has guessed correctly yet..."
Half a quarter of an hour later, the young man stood there, hands full of countless lanterns, stunned as he watched Lu Yuan and Meng Qianqian leave with their mission accomplished.
The night was filled with a heavy downpour, and the weather became much cooler.
Lu Yuan's cold condition would flare up a few times every autumn and winter, and when it did, he felt a chill even in his bones.
He was long accustomed to his icy limbs.
However, when he woke up, he found his icy palm being held by a pair of warm, slender hands.
His eyes flickered, and he looked at the mandarin duck canopy with a complex expression. After a while, he gently pulled his hand away and got out of bed.
Today was the first morning court after the Emperor and Empress's grand wedding.
The court was bustling with activity.
Zong Zhengxi, seeing that all the officials were present without any absences, immediately announced the imperial edict to reinvestigate the Chu family's case. Unexpectedly, he faced opposition from the court officials.
"Your Majesty, the Chu family's case was handled during the reign of the Retired Emperor, and the evidence is conclusive. Lady Chu is the murderer. Now that you want to reopen the case, you are questioning the Retired Emperor and the Criminal Judge who worked diligently and devotedly for the court!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, this goes against filial piety!"
The Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Revenue consecutively voiced their opposition.
Following them, the Minister of Works and the Minister of Defense also knelt with their tablets, requesting Zong Zhengxi to rescind his order.
The Minister of Rites was an old fox, closing his eyes and pretending to be dead at the back.
Zong Zhengxi furrowed his brows and turned to the Minister of Defense, "Minister Huo, you also disagree with My decision?"
The Minister of Defense's opposition was something Zong Zhengxi had never anticipated. He had always trusted the Minister of Defense, who stood firmly by his side, helping him oppose Lu Yuan in the past.
Naturally, he now knew that Lu Yuan was not as he appeared.
Minister Huo said, "I am doing this with Your Majesty's best interests in mind."
Zong Zhengxi's gaze swept over the officials, "Are there any others who wish to oppose?"
The ministers knelt with their tablets, "Please rescind Your order, Your Majesty—"
The Minister of Rites looked around, seeing that those in front, to the left, to the right, and behind him were all kneeling.
Should I kneel or not?
He discreetly signaled to Minister Xing, "Old Xing, what do you think?"
Minister Xing remained standing.
But as more officials knelt, only a few were left standing. The Minister of Rites' eyes flashed, and he knelt with his tablet, pretending to be part of the group.
In the end, only Lu Yuan, Xun Prime Minister, Minister Xing, Lin Zhaijiu, and Wang Yushi stood tall on the court.
Zong Zhengxi opened his mouth, "Are you all in agreement to reinvestigate the Chu family's case?"
Xun Prime Minister sincerely said, "Your Majesty, I just returned to the capital. I'd rather listen to the opinions of the other officials."
"Hahaha! A dignified Prime Minister actually wants to listen to others, is he being so humble?"
The King of Miaojiang strode into the Golden Palace Hall with a swagger, bowed to the young Emperor, and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Zong Zhengxi said, "King of Miaojiang, you may rise."
The King of Miaojiang accompanied Lu Yuan to and from court every day, but he had never come to the Golden Palace Hall. The officials were surprised to see him.
Not only that, but he also changed his usual farmer's attire and wore the traditional clothing of Miaojiang, carrying a strange large wooden box on his back.
The King of Miaojiang glanced at the officials and said, "Your Majesty, your court officials really like to threaten the Emperor."
Minister Huo solemnly said, "King of Miaojiang, please watch your words! We are advising His Majesty not to go against filial piety."
The King of Miaojiang frowned and leaned closer to Lu Yuan, "Grandson, if a case handled by the father cannot be overturned by the son, is that what he means?"
Lu Yuan replied, "More or less."
The King of Miaojiang suddenly realized and said cleverly, "So that means the grandfather can overturn it, right?"
The officials looked at the King of Miaojiang with curiosity. As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately drew out the large wooden box from his back, opened it, and took out a Dragon Engraved Green Sword.
"The Imperial Sword is here! Seeing it is like seeing the Supreme Emperor!"
Everyone's faces turned pale.
Xun Prime Minister immediately knelt down.
King of Miaojiang: Grandson, am I not awesome? ╭(╯^╰)╮
Supreme Emperor: The father of the Retired Emperor
(End of Chapter)
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