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In this moment, the Young Marquis trembled in fear as he faced his relatives. The congratulations from everyone felt like mockery to him, deepening his hatred for Chen Qingluan. Meanwhile, Chen Yan'er seethed with resentment upon seeing someone else take the place of Fourth Miss Qing Luan and marry the Young Marquis. If only Chen Qingyuan hadn't run away from her marriage, she would have been the one marrying him now.
For the Chen couple, as long as the matter was resolved, everything would be fine; they had no time to think about anything else.
Yun Nishang, having received a hint from Qing Luan, attempted to inform the Emperor but found herself unable to see him at all.
"It seems something major has happened," she reported anxiously. "The ministers who were supposed to congratulate the Young Marquis rushed back instead. I can't even see Father...," Yun Nishang complained, feeling somewhat wronged after being scolded just moments ago.
"What could possibly have happened?" Qing Luan asked in confusion, glancing at Xuanyuan Rui. "Are we going to war?"
"Not likely," Xuanyuan Rui shook his head and explained, "If there were going to be a war, I would be the first one summoned by the Emperor, not those sycophantic officials!"
Faced with his arrogant confidence, Qing Luan had to admit that Xuanyuan Rui had the right to be cocky. "That's true, but wasn't the Young Marquis's marriage granted by the Emperor? Why are those ministers not attending?" This seemed like a slap in the face from the Emperor.
An imperial marriage that no one attended was quite amusing.
"Something must have happened; otherwise, Father wouldn't refuse to see me," Yun Nishang said confidently about her favored status.
"If something really did happen, it must be significant; otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't go to such lengths to recall those who were supposed to attend the wedding," Qing Luan pondered carefully, considering whether this major event in court would be good or bad for her.
"I'll go take a look," Xuanyuan Rui decided that speculating here was pointless and that it was better to find out directly.
"I'll go too," Yun Nishang volunteered eagerly but was met with disdain.
"What use would you be? Didn't the Emperor not want to see you?"
"Xuanyuan Rui, can't you keep quiet for once!?" Her previously enthusiastic demeanor crumbled at his sarcasm.
Watching their interaction left Qing Luan utterly speechless.
"Alright, stop bickering. Xuanyuan Rui, will the Emperor see you if you enter the palace?" Qing Luan asked him seriously.
"Yes," he replied confidently.
"Then go ahead. Let me know if anything happens," she warned, concerned that if war truly broke out, it would be disastrous. In any era, war brought turmoil and made business difficult.
"Okay!"
"Well, the Echo Bug, whatever Qing Luan says is fine, but whatever I say is not," Yun Nishang complained unhappily as she watched Xuanyuan Rui walk away.
"This is a matter of character," Qing Luan replied with a hint of melancholy.
"Is my character bad?" Yun Nishang asked, genuinely puzzled.
"Very clever!" The princess's true nature was indeed hard to commend; Qing Luan felt a twinge of regret and was curious how she had survived in the treacherous palace.
"Hehe..." Qin'er and A-Song stifled their laughter behind their hands.
"Qing Luan, you're bullying me!" Yun Nishang shouted indignantly, completely disregarding her princess image.
"You came here just to be bullied by me," Qing Luan said shamelessly, showing no sign of embarrassment. "Qin'er, pack up the things and head back to Jade Pavilion... Sister, you should come back with me. The situation in the court is tense; something big might happen. It would be better for you to stay at Jade Pavilion." If worse came to worst, they could hide at Zhu Residence. Surely, Chen Xiaode wouldn't have the guts to barge in there.
"Is that okay?" Azure Phoenix asked worriedly. "If someone finds out, it could implicate you!" After being saved by Qing Luan, she felt like she had been given a second chance at life. If she brought trouble to Qing Luan, she would feel guilty.
"It's fine; I will handle it!" If necessary, they could let Yun Nishang take her into the palace. Surely, Chen Xiaode wouldn't dare search the imperial palace; he wouldn't have the courage even if he had a hundred lives.
The tense situation in the court not only affected Qing Luan and her companions but also alerted those in the capital who were somewhat aware of the unrest. Not long after Qing Luan returned, Fu Tianlin sought out Ruyi Tower.
"Is the news confirmed?" With Xuanyuan Rui still absent, Fu Tianlin brought shocking news that made Qing Luan uncertain.
"Confirmed," Fu Tianlin nodded seriously, his expression cautious. "While the emperor receives information quickly, discussions and measures must still be debated in the court. However, the news received by the Fu Family comes directly to them, much faster than what is obtained from outside."
Hearing his assurance made Qing Luan realize the gravity of the situation. She knew that such news would cause a significant stir; the situation in the capital would become even more obscure.
"Qing Luan, what should we do?" Knowing the news in advance presented an opportunity, but she wondered what was truly on her mind.
"We wait for news from the court and refrain from acting for now," he meant well; she understood clearly. However, taking advantage of national calamity was not something she wished to do.
Upon hearing her words, there was no anger or dissatisfaction in Fu Tianlin's eyes—only a faint admiration. It was clear that this time, being first to receive news could lead to significant profits, yet she chose to give it up. This showed she still had principles.
If Qing Luan knew that Fu Tianlin evaluated her this way, she would immediately scoff at him: Money was important to her, but profiting from national disaster made her fear being criticized behind her back.
Indeed, things unfolded just as Fu Tianlin had reported—the southern region had collapsed, resulting in countless casualties!
The accurate news came from Xuanyuan Rui. This time, the situation had escalated, and corrupt officials were implicated. Some advocated for rescue efforts, while others insisted on maintaining order in the capital; if refugees flooded in, the situation in the capital would surely become chaotic.
"These useless people," Qing Luan exclaimed angrily upon hearing this. "How can they be responsible leaders when they are so afraid of death?"
"What is the Emperor's current stance?" Fu Tianlin asked, looking at Qing Luan now that he was aware of Xuanyuan Rui's identity.
"The Emperor is still waiting for the ministers' decision," Xuanyuan Rui replied helplessly.
If it were a matter of war, he could exert pressure and make decisions alone, as everyone knew that when it came to fighting, only Xuanyuan Rui was capable of winning battles without regard for his life.
However, in matters of court politics where no fighting was involved, he felt he had no say. The moment he opened his mouth, the flood of words from those civil officials would drown him out. Frustrated, he would leave the palace directly to avoid the chaos.
Everyone was angry, but such significant matters were beyond their control; thus, their anger was futile, and they felt utterly helpless.
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