C422 Emperor Li the Capital
"This old official does not agree with the Emperor to do so." Mu Po crossed his arms and looked at the ground.
The assistant from the Cabinet moved his mouth and looked at Mu Po, "The Imperial Court has just stabilized and those newly appointed officials are still unable to grasp the actual matters of the Imperial Court. The Imperial Court still needs the Emperor to take charge to ensure stability."
"Zhen believes that the two of you can manage the Imperial Court well. Since the disaster has been resolved, Zhen also wishes to go out and relax." Yu Longchen had a very sincere look.
"Emperor, you are the ruler of the world. Although the rebels have been eliminated, Yunmeng Country is still there. If Yunmeng Country knows that the Emperor is not in the Imperial Capital, what should we do?" Mu Po took a step forward and tried to persuade him.
"Empress..." Yu Longchen looked at Mu Po and said, "Her whereabouts are unknown. It has been more than half a month. How can Zhen sit here peacefully?"
"Empress really disappeared?" Other than Yu Longchen, the person who was most worried about was Mu Po. Mu Po took a step forward. Every expression on his face was filled with worry.
Yu Longchen nodded. The Grand Secretariat looked at Yu Longchen and then at Mu Po, but did not say anything. He was thinking about something in his heart.
"But this official still does not recommend the Emperor to leave the Palace." Mu Po thought for a moment and continued to say. Compared to Mu Ruqing, he was more concerned about the country. Since he was an important official in Dayong, he naturally had to prioritize Dayong's state affairs at every step.
Before the Cabinet's assistant could say anything, Yu Longchen started, "Zhen has made up his mind. You do not need to say anything more. Yun Meng was defeated last time and now she does not dare to make any moves. Dear Minister Mu..."
"This official is here." Mu Po cupped his hands and took a step forward.
"Five days after the establishment of spring, according to the old rules, Zhen should go to the Spiralling Mountain Buddhist Temple and fasten for eight days. In this case, the lovers won't be able to control Zhen, right? " Yu Longchen asked. He waved his hand at the two of them. Seeing that they did not say anything, he got up and left.
Having experienced Yu Longzi's mutiny together, the two of them did not get along well. They were still the same. When political opinions were different, their faces would be red.
After Yu Longchen left, Mu Po did not stay any longer.
The Grand Secretary caught up with Mu Po's footsteps. "Master Mu, aren't you worried about Empress?"
"Of course I am." Mu Po sighed. "We are both fathers. Master should know this feeling very well. Could it be that when the criminal girl died in the Imperial Prison, Master did not feel worried at all?"
The Grand Secretariat's face suddenly turned red and there was anger in his eyes. He even mentioned Jiang Yingxue in front of him. "I do not understand Sir Mu's words. What does that sinner's daughter have to do with me?"
"That's true. Now that Empress is not in the Palace, the daughter of that Concubine Wan in the Palace might be the Emperor's new pet in a few days." Mu Po said this with a sour tone and some dissatisfaction.
The assistant head of the Cabinet moved his eyebrows and hid the little excitement in his heart and did not say anything.
Mu Po said again, "It's just that Empress is not in the Inner Palace. The Emperor initially wrapped it up so tightly. If it is leaked out today, the Emperor does not need to think and know who said it. What do you think? Sir? "
Xiao Jiu, who was in the heart of the Grand Secretariat, was immediately said out and his expression froze on his face.
Mu Po turned his head slightly and glanced at the Grand Secretariat. With a "puchi" sound, he left with a mocking tone.
As for the recent harem, it was very quiet. Yu Longchen no longer summoned anyone to serve him.
Concubine Wan was the most active one. After she was grounded, she sharpened her head to make Yu Longchen look at her. She often went to places where Yu Longchen passed by and wanted to meet him by chance.
However, every time, Yu Longchen ignored her and walked past.
Except for Phoenix Hall, Concubine Wan had gone to places that the harem could go. But there was nothing she could do. Yu Longchen did not even speak a word to her.
As time went on, Concubine Wan became more and more unconfident. She often pulled the palace maid and asked, "Is Bengong very ugly? Why is the Emperor not moved at all?"
"How can Your Ladyship think like that?" The palace maids seemed to have no other way other than to comfort her," Your Ladyship look at the other concubines, didn't they also not receive the Emperor's favor? So that snow beauty, just because she has value, what kind of outcome did she end up with?"
"That's true." Concubine Wan only felt relieved when she said this. "If that's the case, I'm still alright. At least I'm a concubine and the Empress has been hiding from me. As for the others, I don't really care about them..."
"Your Ladyship is still the one who thought it through." The palace maid smiled in agreement.
And Lingyue's daily task was to take care of the three children.
Without the troubles of the women in the harem, it would be more comfortable.
Soon, it was time for Yu Longchen to go to the Buddhist Temple to go on a fasting. It would take two days to travel from the imperial capital to the Revolving Mountain. Taking this into account, it would take Yu Longchen half a day to travel back and forth.
Changxu brought Praetorian Guard along with him.
As soon as the palanquin was out of the palace gates, Yu Longchen left. The Revolving Mountain and Yun Meng were in two different directions.
Changxu wanted to guard the empty sedan but didn't go anywhere. After all, in the eyes of the world, the emperor of Dayong sat in the sedan.
As soon as Yu Longchen arrived in Yunmeng Country, Bai Ming had already returned to the capital's Zhang Prefecture.
Zhang Yi immediately asked Bai Ming about his safety, fearing that there would be something he couldn't take care of.
"What happened in the capital?" Bai Ming skipped the nonsense that Zhang Yi was spouting.
Zhang Yi said everything one by one. Bai Ming's expression turned slightly unpleasant, then he suddenly laughed. "I have only been out for a few days, but the Imperial Capital has already undergone a tremendous change. I don't know if it's because I'm too smart or because I'm too stupid."
Zhang Yi bent down and didn't dare to speak.
Bai Ming asked again, "King Yi is dead. Doesn't this Dayong belong to Yu Longchen alone?"
Zhang Yi raised his head. He did not know if he was asking this question or not, but he did not dare to casually speak. He thought of another person. "Sect Leader, there is something that I do not understand. I want to ask Sect Leader."
It was rare for Bai Ming to have patience. He glanced at Zhang Yi and signaled him to ask.
"Is that Jiang Yingxue Sect Leader's subordinate? When she was in the Imperial Prison, I sent a letter to Zhang's for help." From time to time, Zhang Yi would raise his head to observe Bai Ming's expression and see if he would say anything. "I am afraid that she is Sect Leader's right-hand man, but I am also afraid that she is lying to me. Furthermore, we cannot enter the Imperial Prison as we wish. We have to take a huge risk. Before I can think it through, she died in the Imperial Prison. That's why I came here to apologize. "
" Oh, it's just a woman. If she died, then so be it. Furthermore, she's not someone of Yours Truly. Who gave her the guts to do so? Ask her to come and seek help? " Bai Ming had a look of disdain on his face. He raised his cup and took a sip of tea. He silently planned in his heart that this Jiang Yingxue was interesting. Yu Longzi had hinted to her before. Whether she was his person or not, and now this was happening again. Interesting. Bai Ming could not help but become curious. Who was the mistress behind Jiang Yingxue who fell to the ground?
When Zhang Yi heard Bai Ming's words, his heart fell back. Every time, he had to guess Bai Ming's thoughts. As long as it was a little random. He could lose his life. The most important thing, he could only guess a little. It was impossible to go any deeper. His life could not be in his hands. He would carry his head and live his life every day.
"Go down!" Bai Ming saw that he was in a daze and was somewhat dissatisfied.
Zhang Yi quickly retreated.