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Situation in the Capital (2)
T/N: Translated by Jen on Broken Jinsei! Please do not repost my translations! All translations outside of Broken Jinsei are stolen and reposted without permission!
When it come to dealing with Li Hong Yuan, Le Cheng Emperor was actually quite supportive, but unfortunately, his sons didn’t know, just thinking that even now, he still sided with Li Hong Yuan. Each and every one all furiously stomped their feet in private, feeling awfully stifled inside, “Imperial father, since that’s the case, then you really can’t blame this son for being unfilial.”
Not long after Le Cheng Emperor issued the secret decree, the secret decree just arrived before Li Hong Yuan. That’s right, precisely the original document and not a copy.
“Speaking of immediately becoming hostile after having a falling out, his Majesty is probably a prime example.” Jing Wan said, while looking at the emperor’s personal seal on the spread out letter.
“It’s within expectation, so nothing strange. No matter how he favors, it still can’t exceed the bottom line. He can’t tolerate deception, and further can’t tolerate someone touching his mountains and rivers.” Li Hong Yuan was unconcerned.
“When it comes to governing the country, he at most is just mediocre. If not for the officials, don’t know what it will be like, yet still worried about others shaking up his mountains and rivers?” Jing Wan coldly sneered. To even believe something like, ‘the child of a ghost was inauspicious, affecting the country’s fortune’, this kind of absurd nonsense.
“As the emperor, the ones that are modest and self-aware are in the minority after all. The rest, aside from those muddled-headed tyrants, or just a puppet, generally all believe that their rule is very good, the weather favorable, the people all in submission, the world at peace.”
“Then what about Ah Yuan, you? Which type do you belong to?”
“Me? Muddled ruler, wise ruler, and tyrant, probably all able to occupy a spot.” Towards his own standing, Li Hong Yuan couldn’t be more clear.
“A tyrant perhaps can be paired with a muddled ruler or a wise ruler, but how can a muddled ruler and wise ruler coexist? Don’t tell me you’re occasionally wise and occasionally muddled?” If really like this, then it’d probably be considered schizophrenia.
“Regarding this, Wan Wan even need to ask to this husband?” Li Hong Yuan rather meaningfully glanced at Jing Wan.
“Don’t have the tall hat pinned on my head, I’m unable to shoulder.” Jing Wan indifferently said.
Li Hong Yuan hooked his lips into a smile, but didn’t say anything more.
Starting from the first assassination attempt, the rest just followed one after another, having all kinds of methods. Aside from attacking directly head-on, it was just poisoning, assassination, destroying the road, gathering a crowd to cause trouble, and so on. It can be said to be brilliant and varied. Sometimes it was once every two three days, and sometimes it was two three times in one day, actually adding quite a bit of entertainment to their rather dull trip back to the capital.
And these methods all got resolved in a simple and crude manner. Just like a small pebble getting thrown into a tranquil river. It may have caused some ripples, but unfortunately, Li Hong Yuan was that enormous boat. That bit of ripple, how can it stop him from advancing.
Speaking of which, the only one that was able to pose a threat was probably just the Black Clad Guards led by Li Su Yan. Unfortunately, after Li Su Yan had the secret decree sent out, he just completely pretended that there wasn’t this matter, instead protecting Li Hong Yuan back to the capital along with Fu Yun Ting, with one in the dark, and the other on the surface.
And the situation on this side, there won’t be anyone reporting back to Le Cheng Emperor.
As for the matters after returning to the capital, truthfully speaking, there really was nothing to fear. Whether or not Le Cheng Emperor will still be able to meet them as the emperor, it was all very hard to say. This wasn’t a baseless guess but a very possible fact.
TN: All translations outside of Broken Jinsei are stolen and reposted without permission!
Speaking of which, it wasn’t their first time having dealings with Li Hong Yuan, especially Fu Yun Ting. Not long after this one opened his manor, he just began living grueling days under him. Towards his inherent nature, although not understanding a hundred percent, it was still understanding at least seventy to eighty percent. When it’s time for him to show his cards, it’ll just mean that others won’t have the opportunity to turn the tables.
In this situation now, he won’t continue waiting. Let Le Cheng Emperor reprimand him? Sentence him? Even kill him? Heheh……
Nearing the end of the year, ordinary people were all busy preparing goods for the new year. Having worked hard all year round, one definitely need to nicely reward oneself with a feast at this time.
Inside and outside of the imperial court, it was still considered peaceful on the surface, just in the dark, this wasn’t the case, either excited, or nervous, or still fighting and scheming against one another.
On the twentieth-some of the twelfth month, it consecutively snowed for several days, but on the thirtieth, it was a bright and sunny day. Of course, basking in the sun, the snow melted, but it was still colder than when it was snowing, so not many liked going out. However, this didn’t affect certain people’s mood, standing under the corridor, gazing up at the sky, and sighing. The weather sure was good. And subsequently, even their smile was all a bit more sincere.
At night, when the firecrackers were the most resounding, the city gates opened. A party of people soundlessly entered the city.
Luo Old Madam, with the excuse of her body feeling a bit tired, just went back first to rest, and didn’t await the new year together with everyone. She was already elderly in age to begin with, and these last few years, although there weren’t any obvious illnesses, she nevertheless wasn’t very healthy either. That’s why, this was also very normal.
Luo Pei Shan gave the excuse of wanting to accompany her, and also returned to the main courtyard.
The main room was lit. This actually wasn’t anything strange, but after everyone entered, seeing the people sitting inside, Luo Old Madam and Sir Luo were actually very calm, seemingly long aware of this matter, but for the servant girls and servant women following behind, each and every one all went limp from the scare.
Wasn’t it said that Jin Qinwang and Jin Wangfei still haven’t returned? How come they just soundlessly appeared in the Luo Manor?
The rumors outside were abuzz. They, as the servants, didn’t know what was real or fake, even though inside the manor, it wasn’t any different from usual, but that was because Wang-shi was strict in managing the household. The people below didn’t dare to say anything out loud, but they were still scared on the inside.
And this situation now, they didn’t know what was going on, their hearts just madly beating, yet they didn’t dare to breathe loudly.
“This subject, greets wangye and wangfei.”
“You may rise.” Li Hong Yuan softly said, taking a sip of tea. “During this period of time, Sir Luo has worked hard.”
“To be able to share the burdens for wangye, it’s nothing difficult.”
“Why don’t wangye chat with grandfather. Grandmother and I will go inside to chat.”
Li Hong Yuan nodded, “Go then.”
Luo Old Madam’s gaze, from entering, was just on Jing Wan from beginning to end. As such, it perfectly matched her intentions.
After switching to another place, Luo Old Madam didn’t speak either, first having Jing Wan carefully looked over. There seemingly wasn’t anything out of place, her complexion also rosy. However, Luo Old Madam was still worried. Gu, this kind of thing, she completely didn’t have any understanding of, but that was a bug, entering the human body, and even still alive! Just thinking about it just made one shiver all over. As such, she carefully asked Gong Mama the details. The reason why she didn’t ask Jing Wan clearly was because of worrying that she’ll be ‘dishonest’, just reporting the good news and not the bad news.
Jing Wan slightly pursed her lips. In front of her grandmother, she actually even had times where she wasn’t trusted.
After hearing Gong mama repeatedly reassure that Jing Wan’s body really was quite well, Luo Old Madam finally relaxed, turning back to chat with Jing Wan.
Luo Old Madam actually didn’t ask them what happened while they were away, and also didn’t say anything regarding the state of affairs, just chatting about some common everyday matters. But, because of knowing what will happen tomorrow, these ordinary family talk seemingly also carried some special meaning, seemingly also a bit absentminded. Moreover, they were both worried about tiring the other party, so both didn’t say too much. Majority of the times, the two of them just purely stuck close to one another.
About an hour later, someone outside came to invite Jing Wan, saying that it was time to return to the manor.
The two of them got up together. Luo Old Madam wanted to send Jing Wan out, but Jing Wan didn’t let her. The inside of the room was warm. Going out and returning, the body certainly will get cold, “Grandmother doesn’t need to adhere to etiquette this strictly.”
“The etiquettes cannot be abandoned.”
“Grandmother, just this time.” Jing Wan softly said.
Luo Old Madam instantly understood Jing Wan’s meaning. If there are no mishaps, then very soon, she will just be the empress. When time comes, even if she wants to spare the etiquette, it all won’t do. Moreover, this, afraid, will also be Jing Wan’s last time sitting here chatting with Luo Old Madam. In fact, she might not even set foot in the Luo Manor again.
“Alright.” Luo Old Madam complied, her eyes a bit moist.
Her granddaughter becoming the most esteemed woman in the world, this was something she’d never thought of in the past. Coming to this step today, although she’d long anticipated, it was still a bit surreal. Especially considering that in the future, she will be trapped deep in the palace, there wasn’t any joy, instead feeling increasingly unpleasant. She just hope that her grandson-in-law can really be faithful to her for a lifetime, so as to not betray her sacrifices of getting trapped in that small cage.
“Grandmother, I’ll be going, take care of yourself.” Jing Wan curtsied.
Luo Old Madam as well as the people serving Jing Wan all subconsciously wanted to go support her, but all forcibly paused halfway, letting her finish this bow.
Shortly after, Luo Old Madam watched Jing Wan get supported out. She suddenly recalled that scene back then, when sending her off to marry. Clearly, she should be happy, yet she couldn’t stop her tears.
Outside, they didn’t let Luo Old Madam send them off, and also didn’t let Luo Pei Shan send off either. How they came was just how they left.
However, they may have left, but they’d left behind quite a few people in the Luo Manor. It goes without saying, tomorrow, once matters break out in the palace, the Luo Manor certainly will be one of the places that will be specially taken care of. Of course, they can send people to assist when time comes, but to prevent any mishaps, guarding the Luo Manor from the start is the wisest decision.
Jin Qinwang manor.
Elegant Haitang Residence wasn’t brightly lit. After all, the masters weren’t present. Even if the servants looked after the courtyard, there was still no reason for it to be the same as when the masters were present.
However, when Jing Wan and them entered, everything in the room had already been properly put in order, just like as if they’d never left.
Li Hong Yuan didn’t let anyone disturb. After quickly washing up with Jing Wan, they directly went to sleep.
Just like many nights in the past, when many people were unable to sleep, the two of them just slept pretty well.
The next day, how it was normally in the manor was still how it was. However, they didn’t, because of wanting to avoid the news of their return from leaking out, just tried to be secretive.
When the back kitchen learned that the main courtyard wanted meals, they were very shocked. After all, it also hasn’t been easy for them lately. However, this while, they strangely settled down, methodically beginning to prepare the meals. Everything was all readily available. They were already aware that their masters will arrive in a few days, so a few days ago, they already began purchasing things. Because Jin Qinwang’s food and clothing have always been meticulous, preparing the things early, no one would feel there was any problem. However, this time, it wasn’t the same. Some people inwardly mocked, preparing these, does Jin Qinwang even still have the chance to enjoy?
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