ebookland Chapter 519: Celebrating Reunion on Water
Chapter 519: Celebrating Reunion on Water
Everyone in the Qinzheng Hall agreed that a sudden change would occur in the near future, and the emperor immediately gave orders to Mingtu and Ren Zeshan.
"Now that you two have observed unusual celestial phenomena, you must proceed with even greater caution. In the coming days, I require you to closely monitor celestial phenomena and report any anomalies immediately."
"Your humble servant obeys your order."
Mingtu and Ren Zeshan accepted the order in unison.
After the two men left, the emperor looked around and asked in a deep voice.
"My dear ministers, the earth dragon's resurgence is now likely to come true. What good plans do you have?"
Seeing this, An Lingrong knelt slightly and asked for instructions.
"Your Majesty, you have important matters of state to discuss with the others. I cannot remain here any longer, so I will take my leave."
"Rong'er, you were the first to discover the abnormality, so stay and listen."
The emperor tried to persuade him to stay and asked Su Peisheng to place a chair diagonally below his desk.
An Lingrong looked at the emperor in surprise and spoke hesitantly.
"Your Majesty, but our ancestral teachings say..."
"This is an extraordinary period. If our ancestors knew about this, they would not blame you."
After the emperor's persuasion, An Lingrong finally sat down on the chair with peace of mind.
The armrests of the large imperial armchair are carved with scroll patterns, and the seat is covered with yellow brocade cushions.
She recognized this type of cushion as belonging to the royal family; it was the cushion that cushioned the emperor's throne.
This is not found on ordinary chairs, it should have been added by Su Peisheng.
For some unknown reason, the emperor looked at An Lingrong.
"Noble Concubine Shu, you were able to infer the disaster of a rising earth dragon based on the anomaly. I believe you must have read some relevant books."
"Are there any methods in the books you read to deal with the disaster of the earth dragon turning over?"
An Lingrong, who was well prepared, spoke calmly.
"Your Majesty, I have indeed seen relevant records, but many of them are vague."
"However, I also considered a countermeasure on the way here. Water can accommodate everything. Your Majesty could use the upcoming Reunion Festival to order everyone to cool off on the boats to reduce the turbulence when the earthquake strikes."
"This is just my humble opinion, not worthy of being accepted in a high-class place. I hope Your Majesty will not be offended."
Ma Qi was the first to speak in support, "Your Majesty, I think Concubine Shu's idea is brilliant. The garden is surrounded by mountains and water, so the last thing it lacks is water."
There is a large area of Fuhai, Houhu, Qianhu and other unknown waters, which is enough to accommodate the families of royal relatives and important court officials.
The four important officials present were all thinking about which family members to bring out.
It is better to believe that things in this world exist than to believe that they do not exist.
They just need to follow the emperor.
After An Lingrong finished speaking, she didn't say anything else and just listened to the emperor and four ministers discussing how to deal with the earth dragon's resurgence.
Why move the city dwellers to the wider suburbs, why maintain order in the camp guarding the capital...
An Lingrong took note of it carefully, but still looked uninterested.
Su Peisheng tactfully served tea and snacks to prevent the imperial concubine from getting bored.
When he heard that there was a disaster of earth dragons rising up recently, he immediately thought of how to deal with Gao Changjin, the biggest threat to him.
Using natural disasters as an excuse to kill people is the most suitable excuse.
Su Peisheng felt that he owed another big favor.
It's not just him. Every one of the four gentlemen in this palace who are talking so much in the palace owes the Empress a favor.
An Lingrong stayed in the Qinzheng Hall for more than two hours before the four adults left one after another.
Su Peisheng, who was waiting on the side, hurried forward to remind him.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, it's time for lunch."
"Okay, go serve the meal."
As the emperor spoke, he stood up and pulled An Lingrong out.
"Discussing state affairs is indeed boring. I didn't expect you to almost fall asleep while sitting here."
An Lingrong shook his hand sheepishly, "Your Majesty, you know me well. Apart from you, I get completely lost when others talk about profound knowledge."
"It's okay for you not to understand these things."
The women in his harem do not need to understand political affairs, and it is also good for them to read miscellaneous books and poems from time to time.
After lunch, An Lingrong tactfully said goodbye.
"Your Majesty, I need to discuss the Water Reunion Festival with Sister Hua. I should go back now."
"Okay, you can leave. Remember not to tell anyone about the earth dragon turning over, so as not to cause unnecessary panic."
The emperor looked at her with trust, "The harem is now in your hands and in the hands of Concubine Hua. If Concubine Hua refuses to cooperate, you don't have to show her any mercy."
"Yes, I understand."
An Lingrong walked out of the Qinzheng Hall with a smile and went straight to Ru Gu Han Jin.
Before she reached the door, she heard Concubine Hua's sarcastic voice.
"Hey! Isn't this the Imperial Concubine Shu who was having lunch with the Emperor in the Qinzheng Palace today? How come you have time to hang around here?"
Concubine Hua winked at An Lingrong while speaking.
An Lingrong quickly realized that there was a stranger in the room, and she replied calmly.
"Sister Hua Guifei, the Emperor said that the previous Reunion Festivals were lacking in originality. This year, he wants to celebrate it on the water. He asked me to come and discuss the arrangements with you."
As soon as she stepped into the door, she saw Shen Meizhuang, who was holding her belly, slowly standing up and bowing.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty Shu Guifei!"
"Huipin is here too. You're pregnant now, so don't be so formal. Come and sit down."
An Lingrong smiled and walked forward to help the man up.
This was in stark contrast to his cold attitude towards Concubine Hua, which made her so angry that she snorted twice.
"Huipin, I have something to discuss with Concubine Shu, please go back first."
Shen Meizhuang reluctantly stood up to say goodbye. An Lingrong was tactful enough not to ask her why she came out in the hot sun.
She didn't ask, but Concubine Hua couldn't hold back her words.
After Shen Meizhuang and her group walked away, she angrily pulled An Lingrong into the small room inside.
"Last time, I arranged for her to live in Wutong Academy. She's been here for less than five days, and she told me she felt really anxious the moment she stepped into Wutong Academy, and she wanted me to find her a different place."
Concubine Hua slammed the table angrily, "The other concubines are all living well, why is she the only one being so pretentious?"
"Okay, Sister Nian, don't bother with her. I came here this time to tell you something important."
An Lingrong selectively revealed to her what happened in the Qinzheng Hall, and said at the end.
"The Emperor has implicitly told us to send someone to bring Concubine Zhen back."