latelenovela Chapter 528: Back Just in Time
Chapter 528: Back Just in Time
"In this awkward situation where things have changed and people have changed, it doesn't matter whether we reminisce or not."
Zhen Huan said dejectedly, her words full of sorrow.
Fate plays tricks on them, and they can only return to their respective positions under the influence of fate.
She was destined to return to the palace while pregnant, and Prince Guo was still the same suave and handsome prince.
Everything that happened on Lingyun Peak was just a fleeting dream.
"Master, I feel that you are sometimes too rational, but this will only bring suffering to yourself."
Cui Jinxi took out a handkerchief and handed it to her.
"You should feel better when Master and Madam return to the capital."
"You're right, I still have a family and children to protect. I can't let myself dwell on the pain of the past."
Zhen Huan drank the medicinal juice boiled with Angelica dahurica, and with the help of Cui Jinxi, she went to the big tent outside Anqi Temple to take shelter.
After a busy day, Concubine Shu had already gone to bed. She had no choice but to lie aside and stare at the indigo tent in a daze.
Anqi Temple is some distance away from the garden, and the earth dragons in the daytime make the road difficult to walk on.
Prince Guo and A Jin arrived at the garden after dark.
After scaring a group of patrolling guards, they arrived at the shore of Fuhai under the leadership of the guard leader.
When Su Peisheng heard the report from the people below, he thought for a moment that the earth dragon had turned over and damaged his ears, and asked in surprise.
"What did you say? Guo... Prince Guo is back?"
"Steward Su, I have confirmed again and again that the person waiting for an audience on the shore is indeed Prince Guo, who was rumored to have had an accident earlier."
The young eunuch was almost scared to death when he saw Prince Guo.
In a fit of desperation, he touched the floor.
The warmth of the tentacles reminded him that the nobleman standing under the lantern was none other than the prince who had been missing for more than four months.
The emperor was very worried about the earth dragon turning over, so it was undoubtedly good news that Prince Guo could return safely at this time.
Su Peisheng thought quickly and knew how to arrange it.
"I'll report to the emperor. You go and get them on the dragon boat."
"Yes, little one, go right here."
After Su Peisheng hurriedly reported, the emperor forced a rare smile on his serious face.
"Quick! Let someone in!"
"Your Majesty, the servants have already rowed a boat to pick her up."
Su Peisheng explained with a smile.
Fuhaishang is not like Qinzheng Palace, where coming and going is very troublesome.
No one can predict whether there will be any follow-up to the earth dragon's turning over, so the Imperial Astronomical Observatory suggested that everyone stay on the boat for a few more days.
Su Peisheng watched the smiling young man get on board and hurried forward to greet him.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor is waiting for you inside."
"The matter of the earth dragon's resurgence is of great importance. The emperor is very upset. I hope Your Highness will spend more time with the emperor."
"Eunuch Su, don't worry. Even if I can't share my brother's worries, I will still comfort him."
Prince Guo thought to himself: The earth dragon turning over is the opportunity given to him by God, he will definitely not miss it.
"The emperor pays his respects to his brother!"
"Yunli, please stop being so polite! I just want you to come back safely."
The emperor stepped forward and helped the man up.
"You've returned just in time. This time, the earth's surface was trembling with activity. Not only did the palace, the gardens, and Changchun Garden suffer damage, but countless houses among the people collapsed as well."
"Some unscrupulous merchants and unruly people took advantage of the situation to cause chaos. I was just about to send someone of status back to the capital to deal with this matter, but you returned."
"Brother Your Majesty, I have witnessed the tragic scene after the earth dragon turned over along the way. Knowing that Your Majesty is diligent in his work and cares for the people, I have come here to share your worries."
Prince Guo clasped his hands and said righteously.
"Fortunately, my royal brother has taken a liking to me. I will definitely live up to your trust."
"Good good."
The emperor, who had no choice but to issue a self-criticism edict, gestured for Prince Guo to sit down.
"Seventeenth brother, this Earth Dragon reversal is no small matter. Rumors will spread if you are not careful. You are my trusted brother, so you must handle this matter well."
"Brother Chen understands."
After Prince Guo agreed, he asked with a serious face.
"Royal brother, I heard from you that the capital was also affected by the earth-shaking. Most of the Eight Banners descendants live in the city, which..."
"The Eight Banners are the foundation of the imperial court. I have already made arrangements. Each of the Eight Banners in the capital will be allocated 30,000 taels, and each of the Eight Banners stationed in the garden will be rewarded with 1,000 taels. This money will be used to repair houses and temporarily support their livelihood."
This is money that must be spent. Even though the emperor feels bad about it, he knows that he cannot save it.
He also rewarded all Manchu and Han officials with half a year's salary each.
If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass.
This time, the emperor shed blood to appease the Eight Banners soldiers and civil and military officials.
"Your Majesty is wise, and it is I who am shortsighted."
Prince Guo praised the emperor subtly.
Su Peisheng saw that his master's mood had visibly improved, so he took the opportunity to bring in some food.
"Your Majesty, you haven't had dinner yet. Please have some."
Upon seeing this, Prince Guo smiled and spoke from the side.
"Brother Your Majesty, I have been in such a hurry on the road that I haven't had dinner yet. Could you please give me a few bites of food?"
"Seventeenth brother, you have lost a lot of weight. I believe you have suffered a lot outside. Su Peisheng, tell the kitchen to add two more dishes."
While the emperor and his two brothers were having dinner on the dragon boat, An Lingrong had already received the news that Prince Guo had entered the garden.
"I thought Prince Guo would remain in hiding for a while."
An Lingrong felt a little regretful.
Prince Guo, who was hiding near Ganlu Temple, came in a hurry at this time. One reason was for the title, and the other was that he wanted to take the opportunity to walk in the court.
However, it is difficult to judge whether this is a good or bad opportunity.
The emperor has extra trust in the Imperial Observatory because of the earth dragon's reversal. If anything gets out from there, Prince Guo will definitely not be in an easy situation.
An Lingrong waved to Baoque.
"Order people to keep an eye on Prince Guo's every move. If there are any rumors in the capital that are unfavorable to the emperor, let our people mix in and spread them..."
"Send someone to Ye Lanyi's ship to tell her that Prince Guo has returned alive. It's time for Hongming to meet his father."
Hongming is a very honest boy and Ye Lanyi likes him very much.
When the news of Dilong's resurgence spread, Ye Lanyi personally asked to see her.
She said that there were still some vacancies on the boat she had obtained, so could she take over the capable servants who stayed behind in the mansion?
An Lingrong thought about it for a moment and then agreed.
As she expected, the group of people who were taken in by Ye Lanyi unfortunately died in this earth dragon reversal.
Although there were casualties in Yu Ying'er's Yong'an Beile Mansion, only Li Yu was lost.
The earth dragon's rise is a devastating disaster, so it is normal for a few people to disappear.
But Prince Guo’s return might disrupt Ye Lanyi’s peaceful life.