~ THE EMPEROR GRANTS THE MARRIAGE ~
Returning to Yuhua Palace, Mu Yunyao prepared a calming tea for Grand Princess Yi De and chatted with her mother for a while before returning to her room.
Jin Lan brought some hot water and helped Mu Yunyao wash up. “Miss, you should rest early. Today is really too tiring.”
“Mm, you should rest early as well.”
Lying on the bed, Mu Yunyao couldn’t fall asleep.
Since she was reborn, her thoughts have been mostly on her and her mother’s lives. Later, her vision gradually widened, and she began to scheme for revenge. After that, she met Yue Wang, and her life gradually became colorful. But no matter how much, there will be no more.
She did not think about the matters of the nation, nor did she pay attention to the citizens. She even took a series of actions, such as relieving the victims and giving porridge, just to gain a good name for herself. Today, after seeing how the Emperor had racked his brains for the inheritance of the imperial throne, she suddenly felt that she should do something.
Mu Yunyao tossed and turned on her bed, her thoughts drifting further away bit by bit until the latter half of the night before she finally fell asleep.
The next day, she woke up a little late. After packing, she hurriedly went to the main hall to pay her respects. “Grandmother, good morning. I am sorry, I was late.”
“I knew that you were exhausted, so I didn’t get anyone to wake you up today. Did you sleep well?”
“It’s good, Grandmother. The Emperor’s side …”
“There’s no hurry. The Emperor has gone to the Imperial Court earlier today. You should eat something first and then go over to take a look at the Emperor’s pulse.”
Mu Yunyao frowned, “Grandmother, the Emperor’s health isn’t very good. What he needs the most is rest. If he head to the Imperial Court now, I don’t know if he can hold on.”
“Right now, stability should be the main priority in the court, especially when there was an accident at Yu Wang’s banquet. All of the officials in the court will be paying attention to the Emperor’s every move. To stabilize the hearts of the officials, the Emperor will have to persevere even if it feels uncomfortable.”
Mu Yunyao’s heart was filled with even more admiration. “Then I’ll go and organize some medicinal materials. A few days ago, I found a few prescriptions for medicinal medicine to recuperate the body and can let the imperial physicians have a look. If there’s no problem, I’ll make some so that the Emperor can regularly consume them.”
“Alright, go ahead.”
When Mu Yunyao arrived at the Yangxin Residence and had just finished greeting the Emperor, she heard the Emperor’s suppressed cough. “Cough cough …. Let’s rise...”
“Your Majesty, how do you feel today?”
“After a night’s rest, I am much more comfortable than last night. On the other hand, why do you look not energetic?” The Emperor put down his brush and stretched his shoulders slightly. He felt as if a stone had fallen on his shoulder.
Mu Yunyao smiled very embarrassedly. “I was frightened by that bloody scene last night, so I didn’t sleep well at night. I apologize that I let the Emperor worry.”
“You’re still too young, aren’t you? You’ll get used to it if you go through more storms in the future.”
Mu Yunyao blushed as she smiled. “Grandmother also said the same about me. Your Majesty, may I help you check your pulse?”
“Alright.”
Mu Yunyao stepped forward. After she finished checking his pulse, her expression became slightly more relaxed. “Your Majesty’s pulse is still considered stable, but you still have to pay more attention to rest. Don’t get angry during this period of time. Try your best to maintain a calm mind.”
The Emperor looked at Mu Yunyao and couldn’t help but think of Yue Wang. “Yunyao, you and Junyue … do you have any plans?”
Mu Yunyao’s face slightly flushed, and she looked at the Emperor in embarrassment. Her voice was a little lower than before, “Your Majesty, I once made a one year agreement with His Royal Highness Yue Wang during last autumn’s hunt, saying that we would wait for a year. If our hearts have not changed, I will marry him.”
The Emperor couldn’t help but chuckle. “The Autumn Hunt last year was in September. So you were betrothed to each other so early on. If your grandmother finds out, you will definitely be reprimanded.”
“Then Uncle Granfather, please don’t tell Grandmother.” Mu Yunyao’s gaze was slightly nervous as she looked at the Emperor with trust.
“Alright, I won’t say anything. However, September is about to arrive. Are you going to get married?”
Mu Yunyao raised her head, her face blushing even more red. “Your Majesty, do you want to grant me and His Royal Highness Yue Wang a marriage?”
“Your one-year agreement is up. Since your intentions have not changed, I am naturally willing to become a good person. Junyue’s personality is cold and unfeeling. It’s rare for him to meet someone, who can support each other, so I feel happy. After a few days, I will grant you marriage and let the imperial overseer choose a good day and let you get married as soon as possible?”
Mu Yunyao had a bright smile, but her heart gradually sank. “Many thanks to Your Majesty.”
“Get up.”
After leaving the Yangxin Residence, Mu Yunyao couldn’t help but walk to a pavilion and sit down. When she thought about how the Emperor was short of breath when he spoke, she couldn’t help but keep frowning.
Yue Wang came over after her invitation. Seeing her like this, he couldn’t help but be worried, “Yunyao, what’s wrong?”
“Fourth Master, today, the Emperor asked me about you and me. I told him about the one year period between us, and he said he would grant us a marriage, so we can get married as soon as possible.”
When Yue Wang heard that, a look of delight suddenly appeared on his face, however, he uncontrollably turned into a look of worry.
Mu Yunyao sighed slightly, “Fourth Master also thought of it?” For the Emperor to urgently arrange their marriage, one of them must have the intention of helping them. However, the most important reason was that he was worried that his time was running out, so he wanted to see them get married as soon as possible.
“Yao’er, I believe in your medical skills. You must do your best to help Imperial Father recuperate and heal his body. At least, he could hold on for a little longer.”
“Yes.” Mu Yunyao solemnly nodded in agreement.
Thinking about what happened today at the Imperial Court, Yue Wang’s face became even more unsightly: “Yesterday, Second Imperial Brother got married, and many things happened. Li wang seemed to have felt that Imperial Father was unhappy and immediately went to the Li family. This morning, news had spread throughout the Capital that it was as soon as the marriage of Yu Wang and Princess Yu took place, the Emperor’s heir was gone, and the concubine Yue was also in trouble. This rumor made accusing the marriage of being extremely ominous and could possibly damage the foundation of the Dali Dynasty.”
The false pregnancy of Concubine Yue is related to the dignity of the royal family, so naturally, it couldn’t be spread indiscriminately. The common people do not know the truth and will inevitably think wrongly because of the rumors.
“The Li family has always been swift and decisive in their actions, and Prime Minister Li was even more decisive. I’m afraid His Royal Highness Yu Wang will be in big trouble this time.” Mu Yunyao thought carefully before replying, “Fourth Master, although Qi Ming earned the trust of the Ling wang, Qi Ming still not highly valued by the Li Family. If we wish to thoroughly investigate the Li family’s property, we still need to give it a push.”
“En, I will instruct Bu Xian Luo to cut off the Li Family’s grain industry in Jiangnan and see how the Li family reacts. With Second Imperial Brother in the Imperial Court, he should still be able to handle the situation. You should be careful of Imperial Concubine Li’s methods now because you live in the Palace with Imperial Aunt. She has been in the Palace for many years, so she has contacts in many places and her foundation is unfathomable. Be careful of her shady tricks.”
“Alright, I understand.”
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