latelenovela Chapter 362 Their Fate Begins
Chapter 362 Their Fate Begins
Cang Yue replied, "Your Highness, I was just about to report this matter to you. I have discovered that these beggars are not real beggars, but rather refugees."
"Refugees?" Song Siyao's expression changed slightly. "Where were they affected by the disaster?"
“Anzhou is experiencing drought,” Cang Yue replied.
"How badly was the disaster?" Song Siyao asked.
"We don't know yet. Our people are still investigating, but since the refugees have all arrived in the capital, the disaster must be serious," Cang Yue said.
"Cang Yue, investigate as quickly as possible. I need to know the extent of the disaster as soon as possible," Song Siyao instructed.
"Yes, Your Highness." Cang Yue accepted the order and left.
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th of August.
This year, the traitors were eliminated and the royal family welcomed a new member, a double celebration indeed.
Therefore, Emperor Changlong ordered a grand celebration for the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Consort Jia has been released from confinement, and she will be in charge of organizing the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.
In the evening, officials attending the banquet entered the palace one after another with their families.
"At the palace banquet tonight, Miss, your talent performance was amazing and won everyone's applause. You even attracted the attention of a talented and handsome young man who fell in love with you at first sight and said he couldn't live without you. After the banquet, this young man went to your residence to propose marriage, and Miss agreed. Soon after, the two of you got married, and from then on, Miss and this young man lived a happy life together."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yun Chu raised her hand and tapped the forehead of the maid Xiao Yu, "What have you been thinking about all day? Have you been reading too many storybooks? Are you dreaming again?"
Xiaoyu touched her forehead. "Miss, I'm just trying to think of a wonderful marriage for you."
"Can a good marriage be imagined?" Qin Yun Chu asked seriously. "A good marriage is something that can only be encountered by chance, not sought."
She looked at Xiaoyu and asked, "Little girl, do you have someone you like and want to get married?"
Xiaoyu quickly denied it, "No, I will never marry and will always serve you, Miss."
"What nonsense are you talking about? As long as you have someone you love, just tell me, and I'll tell my mother. I'll make sure you have a grand wedding." Qin Yun Chu said with a smile.
“If Miss doesn’t have someone she likes, how could I possibly have one?” Xiaoyu asked earnestly. “Miss, you always said you weren’t in a hurry, that you were still studying, but now that you’ve graduated, you can start thinking about it.”
Her young lady is the apple of the eye of the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and also the most outstanding student of the current Crown Princess. She is exceptionally beautiful and proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. People have been flocking to her door to propose marriage.
But for some reason, her young lady didn't like any of the suitors.
Sorrow!
"Right now, all I want to do is be a good doctor. As for marriage..."
Bang!
Before Qin Yunchu could finish speaking, a loud crash was heard from the carriage they were riding in.
At the same time, the carriage also stopped.
"What happened?" Qin Yun Chu asked, lifting the carriage curtain.
"Miss, our carriage has been hit." The coachman's voice had barely faded when another voice rang out.
"Miss Qin, I'm so sorry, are you alright? My horse got spooked and bumped into your carriage."
Hearing the sounds outside, Qin Yunchu's heart raced.
Soon, she calmed down and got off the carriage, where she saw Yan Wei standing beside her.
"Greetings, Lord Yan."
After Qin Yun Chu finished bowing to Yan Wei, she said, "I am fine, Lord Yan, you don't need to worry about it."
Yan Wei looked apologetic. “Miss Qin, your carriage was damaged. I will compensate you for the damage. Since it will delay your trip to the palace for the banquet, why don’t you ride in my carriage?”
Qin Yun Chu looked at her coachman, who explained, "Miss, the carriage is badly damaged and we can't go any further."
"Lord Yan, I rode in your carriage, what are you going to do?" Qin Yun Chu asked.
The banquet was about to begin; she couldn't be late, and neither could Yan Wei.
"I'll walk." Yan Wei said without the slightest hesitation. If he rode in the same carriage as Qin Yun Chu and everyone saw it, wouldn't that ruin Qin Yun Chu's reputation?
Qin Yun Chu pursed her lips slightly, "Lord Yan, it's quite a distance from here to the palace. If we walk, we'll miss the banquet. Why don't we ride in the same carriage?"
“No.” Yan Wei refused.
Qin Yun Chu's eyes darkened. "Is Lord Yan afraid of what others think? I remember Lord Yan once told us that in this life, one should stand tall and be fearless of what others say, and be true to oneself with a clear conscience."
Yan Wei did indeed say something like that when he was a teacher at the academy.
He hadn't expected Qin Yun Chu to know.
He did not teach Qin Yunchu.
"Miss Qin, please."
"Thank you, Mr. Yan."
Qin Yunchu has already said so much; if he continues to insist, it would seem very pretentious.
The two arrived at the palace gate in a carriage. As soon as they got off the carriage, they ran into an acquaintance.
"Miss Qin? What a coincidence." Lin Nan greeted Qin Yun Chu warmly.
Then she saw Yan Wei getting off the carriage, and she looked puzzled, "You..."
Her gaze fell on the carriage and she saw the character "晏" on it.
This is the Prime Minister's carriage.
How could Qin Yun Chu be riding in the Prime Minister's carriage with Yan Wei?
While Lin Nan's mind was racing, Yan Wei had already spoken, "I wrecked Miss Qin's carriage, so I specially invited her to ride in the same carriage with me."
"Oh, I see." Lin Nan looked as if she had just realized something.
Qin Yunchu glanced at Yan Wei and wondered to herself, "Is he so eager to explain himself?"
"Let's go, or we'll be late," Qin Yun Chu said.
Lin Nan said, "Okay," but in her heart she was thinking that she would talk to Song Siyao about it when she found an opportunity.
After all, one is Song Siyao's apprentice, and the other is Song Siyao's student. If they...
Yan Wei did not travel with the two; he lagged behind.
Qiwu Palace.
The banquet was ready, and guests arrived one after another.
"His Majesty has arrived!" Wang Fu shouted, and Emperor Changlong appeared in everyone's sight.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!" The crowd bowed.
"Flat body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Ladies and gentlemen, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time for family reunion. Please don't be shy, drink and have a good time."
Emperor Changlong looked at Consort Jia, who then glanced at her maidservant. The maidservant clapped her hands, and a song and dance performance began.
With the dancing and music, the atmosphere gradually eased, and everyone chatted, laughed, and drank, having a great time.
Halfway through the meal, Consort Jia said, "Your Majesty, on such a joyous occasion, why not have the young ladies perform a talent or two to bring good luck?"
"Granted." Emperor Changlong was in a good mood. "As for the prize, I'll pay for it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Consort Jia smiled and looked at the girls at the table. "Ladies, those who are interested may come up on stage to perform. His Majesty wants to give you a special performance."
"Miss, please go ahead," Xiaoyu urged Qin Yunchu.