Chapter 218: Gathering at Zhuangzi Again
Chapter 218: Gathering at Zhuangzi Again
Mengjia Yaquanzhuang
Without disguise, Feng Zhaoyun could only stay in this yard. The disguised secret guards had already rushed here from the imperial city and would arrive in a few hours.
There were very few servants in the courtyard, and they were all Meng Shaoqing's men.
Black Hawk forcibly sent Ah Zhen back to the imperial city, leaving only medicine for healing.
In the bedroom, Jiuyi prepared the medicine and went to help Feng Zhaoyun change clothes.
As soon as she took off her outer robe, she looked towards the door vigilantly. At this time, Meng Shaoqing was looking at them with a smile on his face, holding a folding fan.
Feng Zhaoyun gently lifted up his outer robe, and Meng Shaoqing entered the room and sat down at the table.
Feng Zhaoyun gestured for Jiuyi to leave first, then leaned back on the bed. "Master Meng, before we left the valley, Master said that for safety reasons, we must not reveal our true appearance to others. Now that you have seen my true appearance, please keep it a secret for me and don't tell anyone."
Hearing this lie, Meng Shaoqing's lips curled slightly, "I once saw a painting of the Princess Royal of Shang in the hands of a merchant from Shang. Sister A Zi and the Princess Royal are exactly alike, surprisingly similar."
Feng Zhaoyun tightened her fingers slightly, "It's just a slight resemblance. How can I compare to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess?"
Meng Shaoqing stood up and placed his folding fan on the table. His expression suddenly became serious. He walked towards the bed and sat on it. "I wonder why Your Highness has come to the Moon Country in disguise?"
Feng Zhaoyun was stunned and looked directly into his eyes. "I don't know what you are talking about, sir."
Meng Shaoqing chuckled and suddenly approached her, "You know, if His Majesty knew that you buried Nangong Shang's body properly, you would definitely not be able to return to Shang Kingdom."
He actually knew his whereabouts...
Feng Zhaoyun tried hard to control her expression, not wanting him to notice anything. She smiled faintly, "Nangong Shang...who is he? I've only just left the valley, and I don't know him."
Seeing that she continued to play dumb, Meng Shaoqing retreated a little, his eyes half closed. That was all... He just wanted to know if she was here to collect his body, or to save Xiao Qingyue...
Meng Shaoqing stood up and tilted his head slightly. "Everyone in this courtyard is my confidant. If I leave this courtyard like this, His Majesty will definitely know. You should rest well here for the next few days."
After saying that, he went straight out the door.
Jiuyi heard everything clearly from outside. After he left, he went into the house and said to his master while changing the medicine, "Master, this man is really scary. If he were to stand against us..."
Feng Zhaoyun said, "Tell Xiao Siying to return immediately and urge His Highness the Second Prince and His Highness the White Prince to leave the Moon Kingdom as soon as possible."
Jiuyi, "Yes."
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Nangong Luoxia returned to her yard and sat at the table. The tea in front of her had gone cold, but she remained motionless, as if lost in thought.
Jiuyi was someone close to A Zi, but why was she still here when A Zi was in trouble? He sent people to the river to look for her, but did not see anyone from Shang Guo. Instead, he met people from Nangong Liuying.
In the backyard, Jiuyi led him to the room of that beautiful woman. Who that woman was was really suspicious...
Could it be that Ah Zi...
At this time, the leader of the secret guards came in and knelt down, "Your Highness, we have searched the riverside and found no trace of the miracle doctor. The people in the palace are also looking for him, but there are no other people along the river."
Nangong Luoxia stared at the teacup in front of her, "Tell them to come back. No need to look for them anymore. Send someone to check if Meng Shaoqing has found a beautiful woman recently."
Secret guard: "Yes."
After saying that, he stood up and said, "Let's go to the backyard."
Nangong Luoxia wanted to enter the backyard again, but was stopped at the door. No matter what, the guards at the door would not let her in. Even if she mentioned her identity as a princess, it was of no use.
Nangong Luoxia looked at the backyard door. There really was something wrong here...
In the imperial city, Feng Yin received a message from Feng Zhaoyun, so he wrote a letter to the Queen of Yue Kingdom and set off to return to Shang Kingdom.
Nangong Liuying had no intention of taking care of her and Bai Xiyue. He suffered from splitting headaches every day and slight bleeding from his lower body. He had not attended the morning court for two days and spent the whole day in the bedroom. Things were smashed everywhere in the bedroom, and the servants were killed and replaced with another batch.
When the envoys from Shang and Yan wrote a letter asking to leave, the minister who handled state affairs for her approved it casually.
Although Ah Zhen was unwilling, he was still forcibly taken back, with Black Hawk protecting him.
After the Shang and Yan countries' troops were organized, they left the imperial city and turned back.
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Midnight,
It was raining heavily, with lightning and thunder, and suddenly there was a knock on the door of Yaquanzhuang.
The servant ran over, opened it, and found a group of people wearing conical hats.
The area was full of guards, and it was obvious that they were not ordinary people. Zhu Qing took off his bamboo hat and said, "The Emperor Zhengjun is here. Quickly ask your family head to come out to greet him."
The servant was so scared that he ran in and woke up Meng Lin.
Zhuangzi, which was quiet for a while, was brightly lit again.
All the members of the Meng family, including Meng Shaoqing, were in the main hall to welcome the emperor.
Xiao Qingyue took off her bamboo hat and sat at the head of the table. Everyone knelt and bowed, "Greetings to Emperor Zhengjun."
Meng Lin stepped forward and said, "Your Highness Emperor Xiao's presence truly brings honor to my humble abode."
There were still rain stains on Xiao Qingyue's robe, and her face looked tired, obviously she hadn't rested well. As they hurried on, he said gently, "Everyone, get up. No need to be polite. I went to the Huguo Temple to pray for His Majesty. On my way back to the capital, the road was blocked, so I could only come to this farm to bother you. I wonder if it would be convenient for you."
Meng Lin bowed quickly, "It's convenient! It's convenient. I have arranged accommodations for you. Please come with me, Emperor Xiao."
Xiao Qingyue nodded, "Thank you."
After saying that, he followed Meng Lin and left the main hall.
At this time, everyone had dispersed, only Meng Youli and Meng Shaoqing remained. Meng Youli walked towards Meng Shaoqing and said, "This Emperor Xiao really loves coming to this village."
Meng Shaoqing remained silent. Xiao Qingyue was always aloof and disliked attending banquets, yet she came here repeatedly. For some reason...
The small merchant's farm suddenly became bustling. Except for the empress, all the most distinguished people in the Moon Kingdom lived here, which was a rare sight.
The next day, in the dining room.
Including Nangong Luoxia, everyone was waiting for Xiao Qingyue's arrival.
It was still drizzling outside.
Xiao Qingyue was wearing a light blue gauze robe, her hair casually tied up with a silver hairpin, and there was a slight dark spot under her amber eyes. He walked into the dining hall.
Everyone stood up and knelt to welcome him.
Xiao Qingyue sat in the first seat and said, "Just feel free to do as you please. No need to be polite."
Everyone started to eat. This was the first time that Nangong Luoxia sat so close to Xiao Qingyue. She glanced at this person secretly. This was Nangong Liuying's favorite prince and the emperor's legitimate prince, a position that no one could replace.
She had only watched him from afar before, but after seeing him up close today, she understood why Nangong Liuying doted on and indulged him so much. He was indeed a man as gentle as jade, not only with a handsome appearance, but also with gentle manners. He was worthy of being a role model for all male monarchs.
The meal was very depressing because of the presence of two royal family members and Xiao Qingyue's silence.
After finishing the meal, Xiao Qingyue took the handkerchief from Zhu Qing's hand and stood up after wiping her hands. "I am a little tired, please do as you please."
After saying this, he stood up and left the dining hall. Everyone hurriedly stood up to see him off, not daring to be negligent in the slightest...
Returning to the courtyard and dismissing the attendants, Zhu Qing poured him a cup of tea and said, "Master, the people we sent out sent a letter this morning saying they found no trace of Ah Zi."
Xiao Qingyue clenched her fists and said, "Search again."
Zhu Qing, "Yes."
Feng Zhaoyun's disguised secret guards have arrived and have already changed into A Zi's appearance. Nangong Liuying has been ill for a while, so it's time for him to show up.
Feng Zhaoyun looked at his face in the mirror and said, "Go and ask Nangong Luoxia to come here."
Jiuyi, "Yes."
But a moment later, when Jiuyi brought Nangong Luoxia here and saw Ah Zi, Nangong Luoxia excitedly ran into the house and asked, "Are you... okay?"
Feng Zhaoyun glanced at Jiuyi, then closed the door and Jiuyi stood guard outside.
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NFBE