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After the Tianxiang Restaurant was renovated according to Qing Luan's design, it was finally set to open. The anticipation it generated was reminiscent of the mystery surrounding Ruyi Tower. After all, Tianxiang Restaurant had established itself in the capital for many years, and its popularity could not be bought with money. Moreover, the mysterious loud noises that had been heard recently drew crowds to gather at the entrance, buzzing with speculation but finding no answers, leaving them feeling as restless as a cat scratching inside.
"Fu Tianlin has quite a bit of nerve," remarked Prime Minister Huang, who had just finished his court duties. Upon learning that Fu Tianlin had refused to send his sister to the Prime Minister's Residence and intended to revitalize the Fu Family, the cunning Black Eyes narrowed his gaze and spoke slowly.
"Prime Minister, how should we decide this matter?" Jiang Lian, a capable aide to Prime Minister Huang and favored by him, asked. There were some matters that Prime Minister Huang would keep from his own children but would share openly with Jiang Lian, treating him almost like a son. This favoritism irked his eldest son, who was constantly looking for ways to undermine Jiang Lian.
"Let’s observe the situation for now. Send someone to warn Huang not to stir up trouble!" Pirates Attacked the Village had resulted in many innocent lives lost; if he indulged in revelry at the restaurant, it would lead to complaints against him. Therefore, he needed to cultivate himself and stay out of trouble as much as possible. "As for the Fu Family, send them a congratulatory gift... You know what to do!"
"Understood!" Jiang Lian respectfully exited, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes as he turned to leave.
In the study, only the slightly hunched figure of Prime Minister Huang remained seated. In solitude, he relaxed his stiff back a little and leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes to rest.
Outsiders believed that the Huang Family had lost its financial resources and was completely under the emperor's control. However, in reality, his sources of wealth were hidden in darkness and could not be exposed.
The emperor had become quite astute and was even more cunning than he was; after all, he held more power than Huang himself. Thus, he pretended to be impoverished so that the emperor would not focus on him. He chuckled softly; once the New Emperor ascended the throne, he would be able to seize everything and incorporate imperial power into his grasp, truly becoming the foremost figure above all.
When Qing Luan learned about Prime Minister Huang's hidden wealth, she dispatched people to investigate thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned. Eventually, she uncovered some clues.
"This old fellow is truly playing the pig to eat the tiger," she said with a cold smile as she looked at the documents in her hands, gripping them tightly without allowing herself any slack.
"Miss, outsiders are saying that Prime Minister Huang has been controlled by the emperor regarding financial resources; although he has power, he lacks wealth. But now it seems they are all mistaken—even the emperor is wrong; they have all been deceived by Prime Minister Huang, this Old Fox," Sister Yun stated bluntly after reviewing the contents.
"This old fellow has quite an ambition..."
"Ambition?" Sister Yun asked in confusion. "He is already second only to one person; what more ambition could he have? Does he want to become emperor?" The last part was said dismissively without her true intention; however, upon seeing Qing Luan nodding in agreement, she gasped in surprise and stammered after a moment of shock: "Does he want to rebel? That seems a bit exaggerated."
"Rebel? He doesn't have that kind of courage!" Qing Luan analyzed while looking down at the documents in her hands. "The current emperor is quite popular among the people; even if Prime Minister Huang wanted to rebel, he would have no justification. Someone as cunning and treacherous as him wouldn't willingly plunge himself into deep waters... So..."
"So what?" Sister Yun asked eagerly, her curiosity piqued.
"Sister Yun, check if Prime Minister Huang is getting too close to that concubine in the harem. Does that concubine have a son? Make sure to investigate thoroughly; this matter is of great importance." She did not want Prime Minister Huang's schemes to succeed, as it would mean she would never have the chance for revenge in her lifetime.
"Understood!" The conversation made Sister Yun cautious; Prime Minister Huang's conspiracy could not be allowed to succeed. If he were to gain control of the imperial power, it would spell disaster for everyone. They could not bear to see such a tragedy unfold, so they had to stop it.
Princess Mansion.
" Luan'er?" Chen Qingyuan was enjoying her time at the Princess Mansion. No one bothered her, and the princess had no restrictions on her, allowing the servants to respect her. Thus, she was like half a master in the mansion, making her days quite comfortable. When she saw Qing Luan come in, she exclaimed in surprise but also felt puzzled.
The confusion was not because Qing Luan had come to find her, but rather because she remembered Qing Luan had said she would keep some distance from the princess for her own good. Now that she was here uninvited, did something happen?
"Big sister, where is the princess?" Qing Luan understood Chen Qingyuan's surprise but offered no further explanation; she simply asked about the princess's whereabouts.
"She has gone to the palace," Azure Phoenix said with a slight frown. "The emperor summoned her for someone’s birthday celebration. She had to go, and she left with a dark expression on her face. I don't know how things are going now." She had been anxious, fearing that if the princess offended the emperor in any way, it would lead to disaster.
"A birthday?" Whose birthday could warrant such an occasion that required Nishang to enter the palace? Was there some sort of conspiracy behind it?
"I overheard the princess mumble something but didn't catch it all and couldn't ask further. Now we can only wait for her return. Luan'er, do you need something from the princess?" Without pressure, after some adjustment, Chen Qingyuan's complexion appeared even more delicate and fair, subtly revealing a charming allure that caught people's attention.
"I have a little matter, but if she's not here, then forget it. Big sister, I'll head back!" Knowing that she was doing well here eased her worries.
"Won't you stay for a while?" Chen Qingyuan asked somewhat lonely.
"No need. When the princess returns, just have someone inform me..."
"Alright!"
Qing Luan waited for the princess at Princess Mansion, but the princess was at Ruyi Tower with Xuanyuan Rui waiting for her...
After leaving Princess Mansion, Qing Luan went to Tianxiang Restaurant, entering through the back door. After discussing tomorrow's matters with Fu Tianlin, she headed over to Jade Pavilion... Just as she revealed herself, someone urgently grabbed hold of her.
"Miss, where have you been?!" Sister Yun had been peering out the door, and as soon as she caught sight of her, she rushed over and grabbed her, as if afraid she might run away.
"What happened?" It was rare to see Sister Yun so anxious, and Qing Luan asked in confusion.
"The princess has been here for quite a while with General Xuanyuan. The princess even cried, so something must be wrong. You need to go check on her; she keeps asking if you've returned every few minutes. Qin'er is almost going crazy," Sister Yun said, pulling her toward the Jade Pavilion while explaining the situation.
Qing Luan was forced to follow Sister Yun. After understanding what had happened, she smiled wryly and shook off Sister Yun's tight grip. "I was going back anyway; you don't need to pull me along. I won't run away!" Sighing, she thought about how inconvenient it was in this backward era without easy transportation.
Last time, Xuanyuan Rui misunderstood and missed her; this time, the princess came looking for her while she was supposed to find the princess. Wasn't that rather amusing?
"Hehe, Miss, please hurry," Sister Yun said, her face flushed from being scolded, feeling a bit embarrassed herself.
Qing Luan didn't take her frustration out on Sister Yun but instead turned and entered Ruyi Tower...
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First update; there will be four more today...
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