Chapter Forty-Seven: The Imperial City Turmoil
It has been more than ten days since the queen left, and there has been no news during this period. If this had been in the past, everyone might not have felt much. But the queen's pregnancy has already been rumored, she is not in the palace to take care of herself, and she went to the night city as a guest, which has to make the old antiques who are worried about the continuation of the royal bloodline in the court anxious one by one.
But no one dared to ask more about the harem. Especially the queen is His Majesty's reverse scale, whoever touches it is unlucky. Therefore, although they were all worried, thinking about why the queen had not returned, none of them dared to say a word.
In fact, the most anxious is Shen Li. Mu Yan is not by his side, and worry is inevitable. But I have already said before, since I promised to let her go to Night City, there is naturally no reason to urge her back every day. However, seeing that the agreed period was coming, and there was no news from the night city, Shen Li would inevitably think about the bad side.
Thinking of this, he couldn't bear it anymore. The king of a dignified country is trapped by the private affairs of his children, and most of them are a big laughing stock. But Shen Li never took these things seriously, he couldn't wait to let the world know how important Mu Yan was to him, so he didn't hesitate anymore and called Yuluo to write a letter for him.
Yu Luo is an insider, but he is actually more nervous than Shen Li. He knew very well how much trouble this letter would bring if it was sent, but he couldn't think of a good reason to stop it at the moment, so he had to follow the order. However, the letter was written, but he did not send it to Night City. He knew that Niangniang was not in Night City at all, so it was in vain to send the letter to the past. But it is not a matter if it goes on like this, and if His Majesty can't wait for a reply, he will definitely be even more uneasy.
After thinking about it carefully, although Niangniang was not in Night City, she would definitely not take the accompanying guards on the road. If you want to hide from the world, you must keep even the guards in the dark, so that they will not report to Your Majesty. Counting the days, His Majesty has not received any news until today, and it seems that they don't know that Niangniang is no longer in Night City. In this way......
After Yu Luo speculated, he boldly begged to see Shen Li, and said, "Your Majesty, Niangniang has been going to Night City for a while, and I know you are worried. The letters go slowly, and it takes a lot of time to come and go. Why don't I go to Night City to see how my mother is doing, and then come back and report back to you?"
As soon as Shen Li heard this, he agreed without thinking too much. "That's very good. You ran it yourself, and I was steady. ”
"Then Your Majesty, ......"
Yuluo hesitated, wanting to go to Night City to find out the situation, but he was worried that Shen Li would not be able to cope with it alone in the palace. Shen Li understood what he was thinking, waved his hand and said, "It's okay, don't worry about me." These days, I claim to be sick, and I don't go to court. I'll press it in the imperial study, and I'll read it to me when you come back." You quickly go to Night City to find out the situation, as long as you see that the smoke is safe and sound. If she wants to stay a few more days, you can go with her, and remember to let Ayan take good care of her. ”
Yuluo has followed Shen Li for many years, and has always been loyal, never double-minded, let alone deceitful. This time, he was entrusted by Mu Yan, which really made him embarrassed. But since Niangniang is so sure, as long as he can cure His Majesty's eyes, then even if he commits the crime of bullying the king and ends up in a different place, he will never regret it!
"Weichen will go back as soon as he goes, take care of your majesty!"
After finishing speaking, Yuluo surrendered his hand and retreated, without a moment's delay, rode out of the palace on horseback, and went straight to the location of the night city.
On the other side, Hongluan, who stayed behind in Night City, was also in the same mood as Yuluo. Because he was worried about Mu Yan's safety and was afraid of being discovered, he was very nervous almost all the time. But fortunately, Xia Yunzhi helped a lot, otherwise watching the days go by, her ability to bear it would be getting worse and worse.
The accompanying guards sent people over to ask a few times, but they were all stopped by Hongluan, and they were all perfunctory on the grounds that Niangniang was unwell and wanted to recuperate in Night City, and there was no way to go back for the time being. Hongluan is Mu Yan's personal maidservant, and she has also been born and died with Mu Yan, and the guards naturally believe in her words. So a few days passed, and the sudden arrival of Yuluo made Hongluan almost stop his heartbeat in fright.
"Yu, Yu-sama ......"
"Where's the mother?"
In front of the smoke room, Hongluan was sweating nervously. Yu Luo's eyesight is so good that he can see the clues at a glance. He stepped forward and approached her slightly, and whispered, "I know Niangniang is not here, let's go into the house first." ”
Hongluan was startled, although he didn't react, but subconsciously turned around and entered the house. Yu walked in, closed the door and asked, "How many days has Niangniang been gone?"
Poor Hongluan has been under pressure and frightened alone these days, and he hasn't slept well for a day. At this time, seeing that Yuluo looked like an insider, he instantly felt that he had found the organization, and before he could reply, his eyes turned red. He cried and said, "I've been walking for a few days, and I said that I couldn't be taken there, otherwise I wouldn't be able to follow the guards." Seeing that the days are going on, and she hasn't come back yet, my hair is about to turn gray in a hurry. ”
Yu Luo had a very serious expression, and when he saw Hongluan, he cried urgently, and he was suddenly a little dazed. After being stunned for a long time, he comforted: "It's okay, Niangniang Ji people have their own natural appearance, and they will be fine." Besides, isn't there still the Seventh Master with her? Don't worry. ”
Hongluan couldn't stand the persuasion, and the more she comforted her, the more sad she became. "I feel relieved that the seventh master is with my mother, but they have been gone for several days, and there is no news. I'm afraid that His Majesty won't be able to wait to find him, and I really don't know what to do when the time comes. ”
Yuluo nodded and said, "Your Majesty is very worried, but at the moment he is quite calm. I came this time because he remembered his mother and asked me to come and find out the situation. When I was leaving, I told me to help hide it, and you must have received the same order. Hongluan, Your Majesty can't see with your eyes, and you must not let him know about Niangniang's running away without permission, otherwise it will definitely cause an uproar. You will stay in the Night City and continue to cover up, and I will go back and tell Your Majesty that everything is well, but I still want to live in the Night City for a while. In short, it can be hidden for a while. ”
"Okay! I'll listen to you. With Yuluo to hide together, Hongluan suddenly felt a lot more at ease.
Yu Luo suddenly remembered something and asked, "These days after Niangniang left, it was easy to deal with the guards, how did you deal with the old city lord?"
Hongluan sighed lightly: "Hey, thanks to Miss Xia's help." She and I should be in harmony with each other, although the old city lord is a little suspicious, but he will not not believe his own daughter, so he has not asked. ”
"I see...... "Yu Luo" feathers fell. After inquiring about the situation here, I am ready to leave for Beijing.