Chapter 1305 - 1141: Miss Yao’s Feelings
Chapter 1305: Chapter 1141: Miss Yao’s Feelings
"Considering your poor health, Uncle, I’ve already shown leniency by not using force on you. You should be well aware of this!"
Qin Yingyuan regretted immensely that she was not a man and could not fulfill her ambitions. Although she worked for her father and brother, they often restrained her because she was a daughter.
The Emperor’s words pierced her heart, making her feel extremely displeased.
"Unless I see your father and brother, I won’t hand it over. Though I don’t have much time left, I still want to linger on for a few more days. Who knows if your promises will be acknowledged by your father and them?"
"Then, Uncle, you can wait!" Qin Yingyuan was a bit angry and also secretly vigilant. Who knew what schemes the Emperor might be planning? She couldn’t let her guard down.
But such important items like the Jade Seal and the Tiger Talisman, if not secured, her father’s accession would lack legitimacy.
"Go fetch Father and Brother!" Qin Yingyuan instructed someone behind her before turning to look at the Empress Dowager sitting beside.
"Escort the Empress Dowager to Cian Palace to rest, and while you’re at it, search Cian Palace thoroughly!"
The Empress Dowager’s hateful gaze at Qin Yingyuan made her feel very uncomfortable.
No matter what, the Empress Dowager was her maternal grandmother. Even if her father ascended to the throne, he wouldn’t harm her grandmother. Though she would lose her prestigious status as Empress Dowager, her life would be spared, and they wouldn’t mistreat her in her later years.
"Ying!" Qin Baolin and Qin Min hurriedly arrived, and upon entering the Imperial Study Room, they saw several people tied up tightly.
"Father! Brother!" Qin Yingyuan bowed and then stepped aside. Now that they had arrived, her job was done.
"Your servants greet the Emperor!" The two saluted the Emperor, who immediately gave a mocking smile.
"Brother-in-law, why bother with this pretense now?" Seeing them still putting on an act was nauseating.
Their expressions were a bit embarrassed, and after a moment, Qin Baolin continued, "Emperor, given the situation, there’s no need for more words. Let’s get straight to the point: if you hand over the Jade Seal and the Tiger Talisman, we will not make things difficult for you! As Rong Jia mentioned, sparing the Emperor’s life is still possible."
"Spare my life? And then what? Lock me away in the dark Imperial Clan Court until I die from the poison?" The Emperor chuckled softly, keeping him alive would be more painful than death.
"Alright! Since everyone is here, I won’t bicker with you anymore. Guards, arrest these people!"
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"Master!" Ming Mo draped a cloak over Gu Chengyu. In this freezing snow, the master didn’t seem to care for his health.
Gu Chengyu gazed at the snow flying everywhere, suddenly reminded of his parents far away in the Capital. Before he left, his parents were very reluctant to see him go. He knew that they were far more comfortable in Shangling Village than in the Capital.
They were just waiting for him to get married, have children early, and finally return to Shangling Village to enjoy their later years in peace.
With the New Year approaching, he wondered if the elderly were still healthy. Fortunately, he persuaded his third brother’s family to move to the Capital, so the elderly wouldn’t feel lonely with their company.
Thinking about marriage, he remembered his fiancée and couldn’t help but touch his nose. He had almost forgotten that he had a fiancée.
"I remember before I set off for the border, did Miss Yao give me a package?" Gu Chengyu tried hard to recall and then remembered that at the time, the master’s wife asked the steward to deliver a package, stating that it was from Miss Yao.
Later, he left in a hurry, and with numerous incidents on the way, this matter slipped his mind.
"Ah?" Ming Mo looked incredulous, "Is the master serious?"
"Miss Yao made clothes and shoes for you! The clothes and shoes you’re wearing today were made by Miss Yao, weren’t they?"
Ming Mo took a good look at his master and found that the master still appeared confused. He couldn’t help but cover his face; had his master not figured it out yet?
Gu Chengyu looked down at the azure-blue wrap-collared long robe with moon-white borders and then at the moon-white deerskin boots on his feet, and he couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.
No wonder Ming Mo asked him if he wanted to wear this set when bringing out the clothes today. Originally, he found it strange because he never picked out his clothes to wear; usually, whatever Ming Mo and the others brought was what he wore. Who would have thought there was such a reason behind it today?
"Master? Could it be that you didn’t know this clothing was made by Miss Yao? Didn’t you think to open the package when you received it?"
Ming Mo almost found it unbelievable, not understanding how the master could be so inattentive. After all, she’s his fiancée!
"At that time, the Emperor ordered me to set off immediately, so I overlooked it!" Gu Chengyu cleared his throat lightly, feeling that his actions weren’t very appropriate.
"With the year-end approaching, make sure to prepare all the gifts sent to the Capital, and prepare a few more for Miss Yao!" After all, she’s his fiancée, face should be kept, especially considering that she made clothes and shoes for him.
"Yes!" Ming Mo shook his head; he always felt that his master didn’t have any romantic feelings towards Miss Yao. No! Perhaps his master didn’t have feelings for any woman at all.
Just like the Oiran from Tianxiang Pavilion and those pretty maids in the mansion, it seemed like his master didn’t care.
Maybe he truly hasn’t awakened to such matters! Ming Mo could only think this way. After all, at sixteen, a young man should be at the age of adoration!
"The girls at the border are so different from the Capital’s, bold and glorious, with straightforward personalities. If you find someone you like, I’ll send someone to propose for you!"
Gu Chengyu suddenly teased Ming Mo, remembering that Ming Mo was two years older than him! It was about time for someone to find him a caring woman.
"Ah?" Ming Mo was dumbstruck, then quickly shook his head.
"No, thank you! These girls here have fiery tempers; I can’t handle that!"
Gu Chengyu turned, raised an eyebrow, and looked at him, "Can’t handle it? What a statement!"
"Besides, who knows what’s happening with the Capital’s situation now; the Emperor’s poisoning won’t remain a secret for long. Perhaps the Capital is already in chaos."
The two returned to the subject, and Gu Chengyu frowned, thinking about the Capital’s circumstances. Prince Gong had his own fief, and couldn’t stay long in the Capital, so he had to resort to raising an army and rebelling.
But there was still a great threat in the Capital! Gu Chengyu couldn’t believe Liao Wu would remain indifferent.
"Master! Prince Gong has attacked Fengqing Prefecture again, and Fengqing Prefecture has actually appealed for help from the Commander’s Department closest to the border. They sent 30,000 elite soldiers for support."
Ming Yan found Gu Chengyu and reported the recent movements of Fengqing Prefecture to him.
Gu Chengyu was taken aback and then realized, "It seems Prince Jing had already planned it out!"