FID – Chapter 233

On Liu Yusheng’s side, the sadness of separation from her family had not yet faded, when a person suddenly emerged from the carriage.

“I’m going to the capital too!” The man threw his shoulder bag to the side, like a scoundrel. “Little Divine Doctor, Lucky Nannan, you can not get rid of me. I’ll go wherever you go, unless you give me some of the divine water!”

“…” Someone, throw this guy out!

Liu Yusheng shut her eyes then opened them again. For the first time, she couldn’t control gnashing her teeth at an outsider. “Mention the word Divine Water once more, and you will not even think of seeing it in the future!”

Xue Qinglian immediately sat upright, both hands covering his mouth, nodding repeatedly.

“Shi Xianrou, get rid of him!” Qian Wanjin considered him an eyesore. Was he playing the rogue just to stick to Lucky Nannan?

This carriage was his territory, and he had thugs!

If he wanted to stay here, first look if he agreed!

The thug, Shi Xianrou: “He can use medicine. I can’t get rid of him.”

Scholar Liu Zhixia: “We will probably fall down before she moves.”

Xue Qinglian nodded again and took out a small package. He opened it which was filled with various medicine bottles. Each bottle was also labeled: Numbing Fragrance, Paralyzing Powder, Three-Step Fall, Laughter Pill –  all poisons. (the names of the poisons are inferences but there might be better names for them)

Qian Wanjin, Liu Yusheng, “…”

Thus, the five-member squad going to the capital was temporarily established.

The carriage galloped all the way to the capital. It was too eye-catching, and several robberies occured on the way.

In the end, soldier Xue Qinglian solved all of them without bloodshed.

Since then, Qian Wanjin was very sensible and would shut his mouth when looking at Xue Qinglian’s face.

He didn’t even know when this man released the poison. In case he upset him with a word, he would die without closing his eyes!

In the capital, Feng Qingbai received a secret message from Wei Hong, half a month after Liu Yusheng and the others departed.

Because the family needed care, Liu Yusheng did not take Wei Hong with her, leaving her in the Liu family residence to continue to work as a bodyguard.

Her protests were ineffective.

In order to avoid punishment from her master, Wei Hong stated her position pathetically in the secret letter.

Since being recognized as a “traitor” by the Liu family, she has now become a little transparent in the Liu family residence.

Her words carried no weight at all, so she could only be obedient.

Feng Qingbai burned the secret letter and looked out of the window at the night sky, his eyes bright.

Even if it didn’t reflect on his face, one could see the sudden improvement on his mood only with a glimpse of his eyes.

“Your Highness, the kitchen has brewed ginseng tea. I brought you a cup. Can I go in?” Outside the door of the study, a woman’s voice rang out.

“Bring it to the living room. I will come in a moment.”

The closed door of the study room let out a halo of yellow light, elongating the woman’s figure backwards.

Fu Yuzheng turned around, looked at the lonely shadow on the floor, and left with the tea tray.

After waiting for a moment in the living room, the sound of the man’s unhurried footsteps sounded outside.

When the man sat down, Fu Yuzheng put the teacup next to him.

After taking a sip of ginseng tea, the man frowned. “Next time, don’t ask the kitchen to prepare ginseng tea. Prepare a pot of boiling water, and I will make my own tea.”

“Yes.”

“In the next few days, clean up the Sheng Xiao courtyard and Liu Yun Pavilion. There’s no need to move the arrangements inside, just tidy it up.”

Fu Yuzheng froze. “Are we expecting guests at the King’s mansion?”

The Sheng Xiao courtyard and Liu Yun Pavilion were both guest courtyards, especially the Shengxiao courtyard. It was right next door to the main courtyard, and a wall away from it.

If a guest was expected, then the identity of that guest wasn’t low, or at least, the guest’s weight in the King’s heart wasn’t low.

“Yeah, a guest is coming.” Feng Qingbai lowered his eyes to sip tea, hiding the gentleness under his eyes, but failed to hide the honey at the corner of his mouth.

“May I ask if he’s a young master or a young lady? That way, I can choose what needs to be added.” Fu Yuzheng forced a smile, her fingers clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

She caught the smile at the corner of his mouth that he didn’t even notice. At that moment, the coldness and detachment in his body was blotted out.

Even before he could reply, she guessed that it must be a woman.

A woman who could draw his heart and soul.

And this was something that never happened before.

“Just clean it up. The rest is not your concern. Go to work.”

Looking at the ginseng tea that was put aside after two sips, Fu Yuzheng saluted. “Yes, Your Highness should also rest early.”

Feng Qingbai did not rest early, but the lights in the study went out even later than before.

For seven days in a row, he went to sleep for a while almost at dawn, and got up at dawn to go to court.

Seven days later, Feng Mohan looked at the government affairs that were cleared away and rubbed his eyes several times, thinking he was blind.

Has his Imperial Uncle gone crazy? How could he finish a month-worth of work within seven days?

Then his eyes shone brightly. “Imperial Uncle, is Aunt Liu on the way to the capital? Is she almost here? Where is she? Are you going to pick up Aunt Liu? I want to go too!”

The boy shot a series of questions, and without waiting for the man to answer, he stripped off his Imperial Robe, changed into a civilian robe, tied a belt and ran to the man. “Don’t ever think of leaving me behind. I must tag along this time!”

If his uncle forbade him, he would cling to his lap and follow him out!

The man partly leaned against the imperial table, a wisp of laughter creeping at the corner of his mouth.  “Your Aunt Liu has not yet arrived.”

“… Imperial Uncle, are you trying to fool me? Will you be so anxious if Aunt Liu has not arrived?”

“Your Aunt Liu likes medicine. I am just freeing up time to add some things she needs to use.” Seeing the boy’s dejection, Feng Qingbai hesitated and finally raised his hand and gave him a pat on the head. “Since you have changed your clothes, then come with me.”

“Okay!” The boy’s smile immediately widened. He touched the top of his head that the man had just patted and grinned ear to ear.

The moment they left the Qiande Palace, news spread throughout the harem up and down of the emperor and the regent’s trip out of the palace.

Qingning Palace.

An old lady walked behind a middle-aged noble lady. “Niangniang (Imperial Consort), the King has been in charge of the imperial government for many years, and now acts more and more arbitrarily. The Emperor is the ruler of the country and should be focused on government affairs. He takes him out when he wants it without even an explanation. He is increasingly disregarding Niangniang!”

The middle-aged noble lady got up and walked to the perfectly trimmed potted plant, reached out to fiddle with the leaves and crushed them.

“The Empress Dowager is also above in this harem. Although it’s said that she’s a green lantern and a wooden fish all day long, and didn’t care about outside matters, her identity is still there at the end of the day. I’m merely a consort and don’t have enough weight.”

“Niangniang, don’t say so. The Empress Dowager has been in seclusion for many years in the Yangxin Palace. The entire harem is now in such good order thanks to Niangniang’s care. Who can deny this credit? Moreover, you are His Majesty’s maternal aunt. In addition to you, who else is sincere towards His Majesty? His Majesty is still young and can not think through it.”

“If he can appreciate my hard work, it’s worth it. It’s a pity…”  The noblewoman turned around, and branches and leaves debris fell around the bonsai.

“In terms of ability and wisdom, the Seventh Prince is far better than His Majesty. If not…”

“Shut up!”