~ GUIDING THE PHOENIX BACK, SU QING’S ADOPTIVE PARENTS ARRIVED ~
Mu Yunyao frowned and coldly said, “Elder Sister Zhang, you’re confused.”
“I’m confused? Oh, do you think I’m crazy? ” Zhang Wan’s eyes were filled with hatred, and the hatred was sharp like the tip of a needle, tightly wrapping around her, making it impossible for anyone safely approaches her. “I love Su Qingwu with all my heart and only look forward to marrying him as his wife when the new year is approaching. But unexpectedly, not only did I ruin my appearance and almost lose my life, I was also disgraced by the annulment of the marriage. Mu Yunyao, I should thank you. If it weren’t for the letter that you had someone send over, I’d probably have hung myself with a piece of white silk.”
Jin Lan and Jin Qiao walked over quickly. Seeing that Zhang Wan was holding on tightly to Mu Yunyao, they hurried to protect her. “Miss Zhang, please be respectful.”
Zhang Wan abruptly let go of Mu Yunyao’s arm, smiled, and said, “Little Sister, the weather these days is not good, so you must be careful. Don’t slip on the ice and hurt yourself. Besides, thank you for your reminder.”
Mu Yunyao retracted her gaze. In just a short time, Zhang Wan had already changed beyond recognition.
Jin Lan stepped forward to inspect Mu Yunyao’s arm. After discovering that it was only a patch of red, she heaved a sigh of relief. “Miss, how did that Miss Zhang become like this? She looks very frightening.”
Mu Yunyao tidied up her sleeves and had mixed thoughts in her heart. Back then, she couldn’t go to the Great Scholar’s residence personally, so she could only ask someone to send a letter. The contents of the letter were ordinary greetings, but there was a hidden sentence that vaguely mentioned the cause of the death of Zhang Wan’s biological mother. With her thoughts exhausted, this is the only thing that can cheer her up, but looking at Zhang Wan’s appearance today, she seems to have done something wrong. After all, not everyone can be reborn like Lady Jin and Ding Yuelan.
Jin Qiao helped Mu Yunyao sit down on the seat and said softly, “Miss, this servant did not report to you in time during the New Year. The Great Scholar’s residence has been restless recently. It was said that the step-mother was sick and had a rash all over her body. Scratching ruined her appearance, and she was unable to attend today’s banquet.”
Mu Yunyao’s eyes flashed, and a shallow light flashed as she said, “Got it.” From love to worry, from love to fear… The word ‘love’ could make a person’s heart hurt, but where Zhang Wan would end up was still depends on herself.
The guests had all arrived. After enjoying the plum blossoms for a while, Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but think of something. “Why haven’t you heard of His Majesty’s arrival at this hour?”
“This servant doesn’t know. In the past, as long as Grand Princess Yi De appears, the Emperor will arrive soon. Today … Could it be that there was something that was delayed in the Imperial Court?”
“The Emperor hasn’t even started writing yet, so the subjects won’t be so blind as to go and add to the problem. What will happen at this time?” Mu Yunyao’s thoughts spun. What could hold the Emperor back was probably not the Imperial Court but the Imperial Harem. Could it be that Consort De decided to push Su Yuyi out today?
Mu Yunyao returned to the side of Grand Princess Yi De. When she arrived, she heard Jin Wang’s report to Grand Princess Yide. “Imperial Aunt, the Imperial Palace has sent an edict from Imperial Father saying that he couldn’t come to participate in The Lantern Festival because he had matters to attend t, so it’s time for us to begin the banquet.”
The Grand Princess Yi De nodded. “Since that’s the case, let’s begin the banquet.”
Just as the sound of silk and bamboo rang out and the music was in its contentment, a passionate sound of music suddenly rang out. The sound was like the shattering of a piece of jade in Mount Kunlun; it stirred the hearts of those who heard it.
Mu Yunyao turned her head and saw a lady playing the harp on the stage.
The sound of the harp was getting louder and more exciting, coupled with the harmony of the surrounding musical instruments, causing one’s mind to fluctuate uncontrollably with the music.
When the music subsided, the Grand Princess turned her head to look at Jin Wang, “What is this piece of music? How come I’ve never heard it before?”
“Imperial Aunt, this is a new song called Guiding the phoenix back.”
“Guiding the phoenix back? It’s a good name, and it suits the tune as well. You deserve a reward.”
“Thank you, Imperial Aunt.”
Mu Yunyao slightly furrowed her brows, her anxiety getting worse and worse. She looked around, but she didn’t see Yue Wang: Has he not arrived yet?
“Reporting to Your Royal Highness Jin Wang, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, Lord Shen, came with an old couple claimed to be the adoptive parents of Madam Su.”
“Madam Su?”
“Yes.” The guard said as he raised his head to look at Mu Yunyao.
Jin Wang was stunned, then he came to a realization, “Yunyao, your mother’s surname is Su, right? Could it be that your mother’s adoptive parents have come to find you here?”
Mu Yunyao’s expression did not change, “How did my mother’s adoptive parents find this place?”
Weren’t those two controlled by Yue Wang’s men? Yue Wang sent many people to inquire about the details of Su Qing’s adoption, but unfortunately, the things they knew were limited, so they didn’t get any valuable information. Why did they suddenly come to the Capital and even find the Jin family’s residence?
The Grand Princess Yi De’s complexion is not good-looking either. She already knew that Su Qing had suffered many hardships at the hands of her adoptive parents. However, she did not want to pursue the matter too much because of the favor of raising her. She only asked people to investigate secretly, so it will not be gossip for Su Qing and Mu Yunyao. Unexpectedly, these two dared to come here?
Jin Wang looked somewhat awkwardly at Grand Princess Yi De. “Imperial Aunt, Lord Shen personally brought people here in person, and it is said that there is no important thing to report. Since that’s the case, should we invite them in?”
Grand Princess Yi De looked at Jin Wang with a face full of anger and joy: “You’re quite considerate. Since Shen Binghuai brought people here, then we’ll meet them.”
Very quickly, Shen Binghuai and a restrained couple were brought up. When the two of them saw Su Qing, they were pleasantly surprised. Before they could open their mouths to speak, Qu Mama, who was at the side, sternly shouted: “How dare you! Why didn’t you kneel when you saw the Grand Princess?”
“This commoner Su Li and his wife Wang Shi have seen Grand Princess Yi De.”
Princess Yi De calmly said, “Stand up. You came here today to look for someone. It seems that there are some things that must be said in front of so many people. Am I right?”
Shen Binghuai was sweating profusely, and he could feel the anger radiating from Grand Princess Yi De’s body. However, this old couple had found the Shuntian Manor, and their words were too shocking. He could not make his own decision and could only bring this hot potato directly intact.
“Her Royal Highness, when we heard that you were here, we hurried over because this matter not only involved our adopted daughter, Su Qing, but also involved you.”
Mu Yunyao’s heart trembled as she suddenly raised her head to look at Su Li and Wang Shi, who kneeled on the ground.
The expression of the Grand Princess of Yi De was indifferent. “Since it involves Su Qing, then go and fetch someone first. Jin Wang, you should be so happy to invite people, right?”
“Imperial Aunt has orders, so her nephew will naturally send someone to go immediately.” Jin Wang didn’t seem to notice the coldness and judgment in Grand Princess Yi De’s words, but his attitude was still gentle and polite.
Very quickly, Su Qing was invited over. When she saw Su Li and Wang Shi, who kneeled on the ground, her expression changed slightly. She quickly regained her composure and said, “I have seen Her Royal Highness Grand Princess.”
“Stand up. Your adoptive parents said that they have something important to talk about. It not only involves you but also me. If that’s the case, then Ben Gong (I) will naturally listen carefully.”
It was the first time that Grand Princess Yi De addressed herself as Ben Gong. As her words fell, a silent and imposing aura suddenly spread out, causing everyone present to lower their heads and kneel on the ground. The people only knew that the Grand Princess was a devout and humble person, but they didn’t know that this Grand Princess had also carried a sword and straddled a horse, and stepped on a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood ...
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Yay, a new chapter!!
ReplyDeleteIt seems like Su Qing's lineage is finally going to come out?
Wow… Jin Wang is really asking to be destroyed.
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