ebookland Chapter 224 Wedding Day
Chapter 224 Wedding Day
Li Mingfu was confined to the Prime Minister's Mansion and could not take a step out. Although he was in the mansion, he was well aware of what was happening outside. However, at this moment, he felt powerless and unable to interfere with the changes in the court.
Emperor Wen took the opportunity to take action to weaken the power of the prime minister. He cleverly found various reasons and excuses to replace the prime minister's disciples in the court with his own supporters one by one. These methods were both covert and decisive, catching people off guard.
As time went by, the influence of the prime minister gradually weakened, while Emperor Wen's power became increasingly stable. The entire court began to undergo subtle changes, the original balance was broken, and new forces gradually emerged. Li Mingfu could only watch all this happen, his heart filled with helplessness and worry.
He is well aware of the cruelty and complexity of political struggles, but now he is helpless and trapped in this small prime minister's mansion. He can't help but think about his future and fate, whether he still has a chance to rise again, or sink. However, no matter what, he decided to remain calm and wise and wait for the opportunity to come.
The Prime Minister's party was filled with fear and anxiety at the moment, and they were trembling with fear all day long, like frightened birds. They all acted cautiously, not daring to be careless, for fear that they would be killed or severely punished if they were not careful. As a result, these people kept their tails between their legs and acted as low-key as possible to avoid unnecessary attention or trouble.
At the same time, the third prince keenly seized this opportunity and began to gradually erode the prince's sphere of influence in the court. Faced with the fierce offensive of the third prince, the prince's side seemed a little powerless. The prince's staff were anxious, but the prince did not seem to care. He was still immersed in the tenderness of the two concubines and was indifferent to the affairs of the court.
Emperor Wen has been in a good mood recently. As he successfully eliminated a large number of Li Mingfu's forces, Emperor Wen felt that the threat was reduced a lot, and the pressure in his heart was also relieved. He was in a good mood and even personally asked about the preparations for Xiao Jinghan's wedding, showing his great concern for the matter. This move made everyone realize that Emperor Wen attached great importance to the Xiao family.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it is Xiao Jinghan's wedding day. On this day, the capital city is decorated with lights and colors, and there is a festive and peaceful atmosphere, as if a prosperous era has arrived.
Xiao Jinghan was wearing an exquisite wedding dress, with a tall and straight figure, a handsome face, and an elegant temperament, as if he was an immortal. Luo Lingyue was wearing a colorful wedding dress, which tightly wrapped her delicate body, making her look even more beautiful and stunning.
Amid the sincere and joyful blessings of the crowd, Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue, holding hands with a red silk rope, slowly walked into the palace. Their steps were light and firm, and every step was filled with expectations and longings for a happy life in the future.
Emperor Wen sat on the high throne, looking at the perfect couple in front of him, he was very pleased and generously rewarded them with countless precious and rare treasures. These treasures shone with dazzling light, illuminating the entire hall and the hearts of the newlyweds.
The wedding was full of singing and dancing. The dancers sang and danced gracefully, like fairies dancing. The musicians played melodious music, like the sound of nature, which made people intoxicated. The delicious wine and food were placed on the table in a dazzling array, exuding an alluring aroma that made people salivate.
In this joyous moment, everyone's face was filled with happy smiles. They gave the most sincere blessings to the newlyweds, wishing them a happy marriage and a long life together. The whole wedding scene was lively and joyful, becoming an unforgettable grand ceremony.
When the wedding was at its climax, a eunuch quietly walked to Emperor Wen and reported an important matter to him in a low voice. Emperor Wen's face suddenly became solemn, he frowned, stared at the front thoughtfully, and then hurriedly left the hall.
After Emperor Wen returned to the imperial study, he sat on the dragon chair and pondered for a while. At this time, Lang Ming came in and told Emperor Wen in detail what had just happened. Emperor Wen's brows were getting tighter and tighter, and he asked in a serious tone: "Are you saying that someone went to the prison to rescue Xiao Xiao? Is it Nan Yi's secret agent?"
Lang Ming couldn't help but sigh, with a trace of regret on his face: "Your Majesty! They did not come to rescue Xiao Xiao, but went directly into the cell and tried to kill her! I never expected that Nan Yi actually planted a secret agent inside Jingzhao Yin! If we hadn't discovered it in time, I'm afraid Xiao Xiao would have died long ago!" His voice revealed shock and worry about this sudden incident.
Emperor Wen's eyes became sharp, he slapped the table hard, stood up, and paced around the room. He knew the seriousness of this incident, and if it was not handled in time, it might lead to a greater crisis.
He stopped, stared at Lang Ming, and gave an order: "Immediately strengthen the security of the capital and thoroughly investigate the situation of the secret agents in Nanyi. At the same time, protect Xiao Xiao's safety and never let her get hurt again!"
Emperor Wen had a cold smile on his face: "Xiao Jingyi is losing his composure! If Xiao Xiao really died, I would not be able to hold him accountable! You did a great job this time!"
Lang Ming showed a bitter expression, and responded softly: "How dare I take credit for this? This battle was all thanks to Princess Luo! She invited assassins from the Dark Moon Pavilion to ambush at the Jingzhao Yin's place. All the secret agents in Nanyi were killed, no one was spared!"
Emperor Wen raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "The Luo family's Xiaoqi is really getting more and more impressive to me! Great! You should also go to the wedding to have a few drinks! Remember to prepare generous gifts for them!"
Lang Ming nodded and smiled, "I accept your order and thank you!" After that, he turned and left.
At the wedding banquet, the queen sat at the head of the table with a barely perceptible sneer on her face. Her eyes swept across the lively banquet and finally stopped at Prince Xiao who was toasting.
"Prince Xiao's wedding is even more grand than the Crown Prince's wedding! A prince can actually hold a wedding ceremony in the imperial palace. This is probably the only one since the founding of Dazhao! Your Majesty really dotes on him!" The Queen's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was just loud enough for everyone present to hear clearly.
The De Fei beside her smiled slightly and said softly, "This Wu'an Prince sacrificed himself for Da Zhao. The mother of Xiao Shizi died in Kunning Palace inexplicably. The Queen should have more compassion for Xiao Shizi, so as to ease his pain of losing his mother!"
When the other concubines saw that Concubine De and the Queen were arguing with each other, they wisely chose to turn a deaf ear to them and just lowered their heads to eat at the banquet!
Now in the court, only the third prince can compete with the crown prince, and Concubine De is not like Concubine An who always gives in to the queen in the harem.