roccoschili Chapter 251 Farewell at the Ancient Pavilion in the Autumn Wind!
Chapter 251 Farewell at the Ancient Pavilion in the Autumn Wind!
Chapter 251 Farewell at the Ancient Pavilion in the Autumn Wind!
The more Shen Shuqing thought about it, the happier she felt. Just as she was about to burst out laughing, Zhou Wei slapped her on the head.
"Miss Shen, are you having a fit of hysteria?"
"Her Highness the Crown Princess has already given the order to depart, and you still haven't moved? Do you want Her Highness to personally invite you?"
Zhou Wei looked at Shen Shuqing with disdain, acting like a spoiled brat, which infuriated Shen Shuqing.
She touched her head, enduring the pain, and thought to herself, "Zhou Wei... very good!"
Just you wait. One day, when my identity as the successor of the Divine Healer Valley is exposed, I will make you wish you were dead!
Too lazy to pay attention to Shen Shuqing, Zhou Wei helped the princess into the carriage and then comforted Ziyu and Hongxiu.
"With the princess and I away, the manor is in your hands now."
Ziyu's eyes were swollen from crying, and she pleaded, "Sister Wei, can't you let me and Aunt Hongxiu go too?"
Hongxiu's eyes were also red as she looked at the carriage, very reluctant to leave.
"His Majesty has decreed that there should be no extravagance. If too many people go, it may displease His Majesty."
Hongxiu complained, "Your Majesty is really something. The princess is the Crown Princess! Even if extravagance is not allowed when the Crown Princess travels, she shouldn't be so shabby, should she?"
"I really don't know what His Majesty is thinking. The princess's current entourage is not even as grand as it used to be."
Zhou Wei sighed. The emperor in the palace was just an old idiot.
Old Deng's thinking has always been rather neurotic; there's no point in saying anything more!
After calming Hongxiu and Ziyu down, she jumped onto Abao's back and ordered everyone to set off.
At the south gate, Sun Cheng and his men were already waiting at the entrance. When they saw the Princess's convoy in the distance, they quickly stepped forward.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Highness the Crown Princess!"
The eldest princess stepped down from the carriage and treated Sun Cheng with the utmost courtesy.
"General Sun, I will be away from the capital for some time. The Five Cities Garrison is responsible for protecting the capital. I entrust the safety of the capital to you."
Sun Cheng excitedly replied, "Your Highness, I will certainly live up to your expectations! I will guard the capital well for Your Highness."
It's no wonder Sun Cheng was excited; he truly hadn't expected the Princess to take him to heart.
All that fighting so hard during the beast tide wasn't for nothing; that's the benefit of choosing the right side.
Sun Cheng stayed where he was, watching the princess leave.
Jiang Yueli sat in the carriage, seemingly sensing something. As the carriage was about to leave the city gate, she lifted the curtain and looked up at the city gate tower.
There stood a graceful figure, dressed in plain white and wearing a veiled hat.
He just stood there, watching the princess's convoy without moving.
Jiang Yueli glanced at it twice before lowering the carriage curtain and sitting up straight.
Inside the carriage, Jiang Zao asked curiously, "Your Highness, is something the matter?"
Jiang Yueli shook her head, "It's nothing."
Bai Xiaoxiao stood on the city wall, watching the carriage disappear into the distance, her expression calm and revealing nothing.
Once the carriage had driven far away, she said to Wang Tian beside her, "Let's go back to the palace."
Wang Tian asked in a low voice, "Imperial Noble Consort, this servant seems to have seen the Heavenly Jade hanging on the Princess's waist?"
Bai Xiaoxiao nodded, "Yes, His Majesty bestowed it upon the princess and ordered her to keep it with her at all times."
"Now that the eldest princess is the crown princess, she is closely connected with the fate of the nation. The fate surrounding her will be collected by the Heavenly Jade. Once enough is collected, the jade will be used by His Majesty."
Upon hearing this, Wang Tian's face contorted in pain!
He had always been loyal to the Great Zhou Emperor and kept a close watch on Bai Xiaoxiao's every move.
He thought that Bai Xiaoxiao's entry into the palace would bring him official promotions and titles, but unexpectedly, he was turned into a eunuch by the Great Zhou Emperor.
Now, upon hearing that the Great Zhou Emperor had used the Eldest Princess and the Heavenly Jade to steal the nation's fortune, and that his cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds in the future, Wang Tian felt a surge of deep resentment.
Bai Xiaoxiao pretended not to notice Wang Tian's unusual behavior and said to herself, "Wang Tian, don't call yourself a servant in front of me. I can't stand it."
"We've been together for many years, not as master and servant, but as family. But now I have no choice but to transfer you to Zichen Palace. Alas..."
Wang Tian was emotionally distraught and stood beside Bai Xiaoxiao, remaining silent for a long time.
Bai Xiaoxiao continued, "Actually, weren't you and His Majesty the same? Back then, you were the only one by His Majesty's side, and only you knew everything about His Majesty..."
At this point, Bai Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped, as if regretting her slip of the tongue.
“Wang Tian, I was in a bad mood today, and I said too much. I'm afraid I've touched a nerve with His Majesty. You…”
Wang Tian said nonchalantly, "You don't need to worry. You already know a lot about him over the years. There's no one else you can tell but us."
Wang Tian said with a self-deprecating laugh.
"However, he is now the emperor. Even if I knew all his secrets, would anyone believe me? They would probably think I'm crazy and execute me."
Bai Xiaoxiao's heart pounded wildly, her soul trembled, but she tried her best to remain calm.
With a smile, he said, "Why go to such lengths? You're exaggerating."
Wang Tian looked at Bai Xiaoxiao seriously, his expression somewhat obsessive: "No, you don't understand! You don't understand at all! You don't even know who he is, he..."
At that moment, a voice urging them on came from behind.
"Imperial Noble Consort, it's getting late. His Majesty is still waiting for you at Hexi Palace."
Wang Tian was interrupted, and the words that were about to come out were swallowed back down.
Bai Xiaoxiao sighed softly, feeling somewhat regretful, but not overly discouraged.
Wang Tian's resolve has wavered. If he can just ignite a few more fires, the other party will surely reveal those secrets that only he knows!
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Zhou Wei sat on A Bao's back, leading the convoy to Qiufeng Pavilion on the outskirts of Beijing.
From afar, she could see a large crowd gathered in the open area near Qiufeng Pavilion.
Zhou Wei squinted, and after seeing clearly, exclaimed in surprise, "Princess, it's the common people who have come to see you off!"
Upon hearing this, the princess alighted from her carriage and walked to Qiufeng Pavilion, where she indeed saw countless people waiting for her.
Upon seeing the Crown Princess, everyone knelt down and cried out, "Thank you, Your Highness, for saving our lives. May Your Highness have a safe and successful journey."
Zhou Wei glanced casually at the crowd and noticed that the villagers from the southern suburbs of Beijing were standing at the front.
Led by the village head of Lijia Village and Wang the rich man.
Behind them stood the people of the capital city, each with a face full of gratitude.
Wang the rich man stepped forward and said, “Princess, the people all say that A Bao is an auspicious omen; when an auspicious omen appears, a wise ruler will appear!”
"After the princess was named Crown Princess, the blizzard that ravaged the capital stopped. The princess is the wise ruler of the time. Saving me is like being in dire straits."
"Today, the princess is going to Kongshan Temple to pray for the people of the Great Zhou. The people want to come and see her off, wishing her all the best on her journey."
The princess smiled and said, "I thank you all. I am aware of your kindness. However, the wind and dew are strong at Qiufeng Pavilion. Let the people go back quickly."
Wang, the wealthy man, repeatedly agreed, and then took out a cloak to present to the princess.
"Princess, this cloth is woven from threads from a hundred households and sewn by the people themselves. I hope you will not find it offensive."
Jiang stepped forward, took the patchwork garment, and liked it more and more as she looked at it.
This cloak is of ordinary style and the silk thread is not expensive, but it is a token of the people's goodwill and is extremely valuable!
Seeing that the princess had accepted the clothes from the hundred families, the people cheered in unison, bowed to the princess again, and slowly left Qiufeng Pavilion.
After the people left, the princess saw Ning He, who had come to see her off.
"Yue Li, in this situation, His Majesty and the deposed Crown Prince should both come and see! If you are not the one to sit on the throne, who else in the Great Zhou can command respect?"
"Sister Ning, what brings you here?"
Ning He smiled and said, "This Autumn Wind Pavilion has existed for a long time. Countless literati and poets have come here to see off their friends. You have been gone for so long, I would feel uneasy if I did not see you off."
Knowing that Ning He must have come for something important, the eldest princess pulled her into the Autumn Breeze Pavilion for a short rest.
"Sister Ning, has something happened at the General's Mansion?"