Chapter 428.1: Wis.h.i.+ng to Visit, Imperial Villa

Li Hong Yuan hesitated, and afterwards, swiftly got lost.

What did he come for? Alright, it was purely just coming to put on a play. Of course, it didnt have anything to do with n.o.ble Consort Su, but rather putting on for Le Cheng Emperor to seeEven if he was unhappy inside, he still cared about his own consort mother, afterwards giving n.o.ble Consort Su and her son a bit of hope in pa.s.sing, and then, have it ruthlessly shattered. Even if the two of them vomit blood, it still wont have anything to do with the living Enma, no? And even if they know that he was just putting on a play, so what? Li Hong Yuan right now simply didnt care. In reality, if Li Hong Yuan wants to thoroughly shed all pretense of cordiality with them, for him, it was just a matter of one line. However, it was them that needed him, not daring to tear faces with him. Even if knowing his true colors, and even if on the inside, they hated him to the point of wanting to tear him apart alive, in private, they still didnt dare to do anything.

Truthfully speaking, if not for the following war, even if thoroughly tearing that thin layer of window paper

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now, Li Hong Yuan all wouldnt care.

(T/N: Referring to the war thats about to break out on the northeast border, the one involving He s.h.i.+ Hais family.)

As for whether or not Le Cheng Emperor will suspect, after all, the living Enma did suddenly become obedient, Li Hong Yuan naturally had a way to let his old man feel it was reasonable. Even if not reasonable, he would still make up a reasonable excuse. In any case, this wasnt the first Le Cheng Emperor made justifications for his son.

Can only say, Li Hong Yuans image has long deeply penetrated into heart. Especially before Le Cheng Emperor, he has truly disguised himself too well.

Li Hong Yuan paused midway, turning to head to Ganlu Palace. Although going now, the possibility of seeing the Imperial n.o.ble Consort was very small, he nevertheless still wanted to go see.

As for whether or not continuously running to Ganlu Palace two days in a row will cause gossip, this completely wasnt in his scope of consideration. In any case, he was boldly the living Enma.

Learning that Shu Consort Qin was awake and that Gong Jiu was currently applying the needles for her, Li Hong Yuan directly entered the inner hall. She was similarly leaning against the same beauty recliner from yesterday, but the moment their eyes met, Li Hong Yuan just knew, this was Shu Consort Qin. However, from her subtle expression, one can tell, she probably knew that hed seen the Imperial n.o.ble Consort.

Reasonably speaking, previously, for Shu Consort Qin to have been able to accept having a ghost in her body, it was because of knowing that this ghost cant take hold of her body, but now, it wasnt the same anymore. The Imperial n.o.ble Consort had inadvertently took control of his body once, then perhaps there will be a second or third time, meaning that there was the risk of the turtledove occupying the magpies nest

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. Can one be certain that she would still be indifferent?

Greetings to your Highness Shu Consort. Li Hong Yuan greeted.

Li Hong Yuan although was a bit of a b.a.s.t.a.r.d, but in his bones, there was actually still the best upbringing, a meticulous appearance with not a hair out of place, and a perfect bearing. As long as he was willing, he was just the best example of etiquette, letting other be unable to pick out the slightest flaw, let alone obvious mistakes.

Quickly rise. Shu Consort Qins expression was the same as usual, unable to make out any differences. Just, the poisoning this time ultimately damaged her core, making her appear much weaker.

Shu Consort Qin on the surface appeared as such, but exactly what she was thinking inside, it was still very difficult to determine. After all, she was someone that has lived in the palace for twenty to thirty years. Although she wasnt particularly favored, but under the circ.u.mstances of having no children, she was still able to stably sit in her position from beginning to end, thus it was more than enough to show that her thoughts and skills both werent ordinary, and controlling her emotions further wasnt anything difficult. No matter how sharp Li Hong Yuans eyes were, he still couldnt read the mind. However, what Shu Consort Qins true thoughts were inside, Li Hong Yuan simply didnt care. As the saying goes, block when soldiers come and cover when water comes

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. Things still wont be able to escape from his control.

After applying all the needles in hand, Gong Jiu finally got up, Greetings to w.a.n.gye.

Li Hong Yuan lifted his hand, Hows her Highness Shu Consorts condition?

Replying to w.a.n.gye, the situation at present is still considered favorable. Afterwards, after carefully nursing for a period of time, should be able to recover seventy to eighty percent.

Li Hong Yuan slightly creased his brow, Cant recover completely?

This commoner is incompetent. In front of Li Hong Yuan, for people like Gong Jiu and them, they never made excuses for anything.

w.a.n.gye is asking for too much. Even if a sage doctor, afraid would still have times when helpless to do anything. Doctor Gongs skills already surpa.s.s the ma.s.s. If not for him, this consort afraid wouldve already been gone. To be able to mostly recover, its already quite good. Shu Consort Qin said with a shallow smile. Actually, Shu Consort Qin knew that the one Jin Qinw.a.n.g truly cared about wasnt her. Even though he would still let someone do their best to treat her, he wont personally come to show his concern. However, this was also human nature. In the end, between the two of them, there ultimately werent any relations.

Li Hong Yuan didnt say anything either. After all, what Shu Consort Qin said was also the truth.

Why did w.a.n.gye enter the palace today? Shu Consort Qin didnt continue down this line either, changing the subject.

Princess Min Xiang and the fifth fumas matter actually wasnt really that secretive of a matter. Even if Le Cheng Emperor issued a sealing order, at most it was just not letting the commoners know about the follow-up situation. Princess Min Xiang had seized the people with great fanfare and even paraded through the streets. Many people all saw. And the things that happened in the princess manor, truthfully speaking, although princesses didnt have any impact on the battle for the throne, and for the most part, didnt partic.i.p.ate in it, it didnt mean that these people will just get completely ignored. Thats why, the princess manor, in a certain sense, was just a sieve, with too many holes and leaks. Thats why, in this matter, it wasnt just the fifth fumas family. It genuinely wasnt able to be kept hidden.

After Shu Consort Qin finished listening, she looked to Li Hong Yuan and smiled, not saying anything. It was obvious, in her eyes, this matter was just Li Hong Yuans handiwork.

As for how Le Cheng Emperor handled it, believe that very soon, one will be able to know. There was no need to specifically inquire anything. One will be able to know from just seeing.

Li Hong Yuans main goal was just seeing whether or not he can still see his own mother. Since he was unable to, and with Shu Consort Qin, there also wasnt anything to say, he naturally just prepared to leave. Your Highness should properly rest, this one will take ones leave first.

Shu Consort Qin nodded, but hesitated for a moment, Asking w.a.n.gye to take care of oneself more, even if its for..regardless of who its for.

Li Hong Yuan naturally understood. Judging from this meaning, Shu Consort Qin seemingly didnt have any ill-feelings either. Dont worry your Highness, in this lifetime, this prince very much cherishes ones life.

After leaving Ganlu Palace, Li Hong Yuan was somewhat silent on the way out of the palace. Although in Eunuch Mus eyes, he didnt feel there was any place that was different.

After exiting the palace, standing before the horse carriage, just as he was about to get on, he suddenly turned around, The person sent to White Dragon Temple, have they sent back news?

Replying to w.a.n.gye, Grandmaster Liao Chen isnt at White Dragon Temple. Half a month ago, hed gone out to travel around again. However, according to White Dragon Temples head monk, theyve already received news. Grandmaster Liao Chen will return in three to five days. In the letter that Grandmaster Liao Chen sent back, it also stated that if a n.o.ble personage seeks him, then to tell the n.o.ble personage to calmly wait. An Yi said.

From the looks of it, these last words were specifically for Li Hong Yuan to hear, else the head monk wouldnt have let Li Hong Yuans people pa.s.s back these words.

Moreover, Grandmaster Liao Chen has always been elusive. Every time he goes out to travel around, it would at the very least take three to five months. Being away for a year or so was all very normal. To come back after only half a month, no matter how one looks at it, it was all like specifically coming back for Li Hong Yuan.

However, for An Yi and them, no one knew exactly why their master was looking for Grandmaster Liao Chen.

Li Hong Yuan climbed onto the horse carriage, closing his eyes to rest.

[1] In ancient times, before the invention of gla.s.s, windows and doors were pasted with paper to block the wind. The paper allowed light to come in but was able to block the wind and rain. Its a special kind of paper painted with oil, similar to the ones used to make paper umbrellas back in the day.

[2] An idiom based on the story of The Turtledove and the Magpies Nest. In the story, the turtledove doesnt know how to build its own nest, so it goes to watch the magpie build its nest, but ends up occupying the magpies nest.

[3] Basically means to adapt to the situation as it comes.