bookcurios Chapter 163: Newcomers will only make it difficult to cope
Chapter 163: Newcomers will only make it difficult to cope
Looking out from the sky-blue gauze window of the imperial study after the rain, the pines, cypresses and bamboos form a lush green, and the banana leaves stretch out and droop, gently swaying in the warm breeze.
In late summer, the midday heat is no longer strong, and after staying in the main hall of the imperial study in the high-walled house for a long time, one still feels a little cool.
The copper leak ticked, the ice in the ice jar made a tiny cracking sound as it melted, Hui Zhen spoke in fear, Yu Zhong sighed softly and choked occasionally, and Madam Yu breathed rapidly and anxiously...
Mixed together, noisy.
The truth rings in my ears.
Fei Wan lowered her head and listened, showing appropriate sadness and resignation.
But in my heart, I have an attitude of indifference.
Because recognizing her relatives did not affect her emotions, and the ending was already decided, she just had to wait.
"...So, there's a 70% to 80% chance that Zhao Ronghua is my lost daughter from my early years? It's just that Master Huizhen didn't explain it in such detail back then, so I misunderstood and thought it was just a mistake... Zhao Ronghua has been home for nearly a year, and I didn't even bother to investigate. It's truly... fate!"
Sure enough, after Yu Zhong and Hui Zhen exchanged questions for a long time, they shed a few tears and began to walk in the direction Fei Wan had expected.
The Minister secretly glared at his wife, and with a very ferocious look, told her to shut up and not interrupt. Then he knelt before the emperor and cried:
"Thanks to your majesty's mercy, I have the opportunity to meet Princess Zhao. If it can be proven that Princess Zhao is truly my daughter, my family will be reunited. This is all thanks to your majesty's great grace!"
He changed the subject and said, "It's just that this matter is of great importance. After the twists and turns at the birthday banquet, the identity of Young Master Zhao is no longer a matter for this humble servant. So although this humble servant is very excited and wants to recognize Young Master immediately, he dare not jump to conclusions..."
Please allow me some time to carefully investigate the relevant witnesses and report back to you once I have confirmed the information. What do you and Xiao Zhao think?"
How thoughtful!
Fei Wan sneered secretly.
Lord Yu burst into tears and first shirked responsibility, explaining why he had refused to recognize the emperor before. He then mentioned the birthday banquet, fearing that the emperor would misunderstand that he had ulterior motives in sending his daughter into the palace. He then requested a careful investigation to further demonstrate his innocence and caution.
Stand and stand again.
He wants benefits but doesn't want bad reputation.
"Everything is up to your majesty." Fei Wan concealed her sneer and was very submissive.
No matter how pretentious he is, all she wants is the status of a wealthy woman.
The emperor smiled faintly and raised his hand to signal Yu Zhong to stand up.
His words were extremely warm: "My dear, there is no need to regret. This is God's will. You long to be recognized soon, and I also hope that the truth can be ascertained as soon as possible to spare you, Zhaoqing, from day and night of worry. Therefore, I have sent for several witnesses. My dear Yu, go and talk to them in detail."
Cao Bin clapped his hands, and two young eunuchs led a group of people into the hall.
After these people knelt and revealed their identities, they turned out to be the hunter who had picked up the baby girl, the local villagers who had seen Hui Zhen and his disciples adopt the baby girl, the old monk from the mountain temple where Madam Yu had lost her daughter, the two old maids who had served in the Yu family but had long since left, the nun and the pilgrim who had witnessed Hui Zhen recognize Fei Wan two years ago, and even the stall owner and nearby residents who had worked at the stall next door when Fei Wan's adoptive parents had set up shop in the capital...
Cao Bin said, "The Tiger Guards worked overnight to locate witnesses both inside and outside the capital. Another team went to the village of Princess Zhao's adoptive parents to gather evidence. They've traveled a long way and haven't returned yet. Lord Yu, you can talk to these people first. Once the team returns with the village witnesses, you can make your final judgment."
Yu Zhong and his wife were shocked. They never expected that the emperor would do such a thing in secret!
Even Fei Wan was secretly shocked.
I really didn’t expect it!
In just one night and half a morning, almost all the witnesses from the past eighteen years were found!
The reputation of the Tiger Guards as spies is indeed well-deserved, and His Majesty's desire for the father and daughter to reunite is truly "earnest"!
"Your Majesty..." Fei Wan was the first to kneel down to express her gratitude. Her slender figure was as fragile as a reed in the wind, and tears welled up in her eyelashes.
"Your Majesty has done so much for me. How could I possibly deserve such favor from you? Your Majesty, I will never be able to repay your kindness and love in this lifetime!"
Yu Zhong was startled and kowtowed quickly.
Thank you very much.
"Your Majesty, I will allow this concubine and Master Yu and Madam Yu to go to the side hall to have a detailed chat with these neighbors. We dare not disturb Your Majesty."
The emperor gave Fei Wan a ladder and she took the initiative to climb down.
After getting permission, she wiped her tears and led Yu Zhong and his wife out.
But he asked Yu Sujin, who had been listening quietly, to stay and said, "Miss Yu, please wait on me for a moment. His Majesty needs to review memorials and needs someone to serve tea and grind ink."
Yu Sujin was stunned for a moment, then blushed and refused: "I'm afraid I can't do it well..."
"Your Majesty is kind and magnanimous. Even if there are any inappropriate things, Your Majesty will not blame me." Fei Wan said tearfully, "I only ask Miss Yu to help me for a moment."
"Then..." Yu Sujin glanced at the emperor. Seeing that he had no intention of objecting, she nodded and agreed, "Your Highness will follow your orders."
But deep down, I don’t understand why Fei Wan did this.
Isn't he afraid that she will catch the emperor's eye and steal his favor?
"Thank you, Second Miss." Fei Wan bowed to the emperor, "Excuse me, I will take my leave."
The moment he turned and left the hall, a barely visible smile flashed across his lips.
Yu Sujin actually has such lofty ambitions and wants to enter the palace to get a piece of the pie!
Judging from what happened just now, the emperor was somewhat attracted to her, so why not do the same?
Giving her a push would satisfy the emperor's wishes, wouldn't that be perfect?
Palace flowers bloom and fall, and the constant stream of newcomers is overwhelming. Fei Wan doesn't expect to always be the only one in the spotlight. Instead of being on guard, it's better to take advantage of it.
Rather than anyone else, I would rather it be Yu Sujin.
Fei Wan has something on this girl, so are you still afraid that she will cause trouble?
"What...what's going on?!"
After Yu Tingjin finished bathing in the side hall and came back dressed, he found his father crying with Fei Wan in the side hall, calling each other "Daddy" and "son" non-stop.
I couldn't believe my eyes.
"Mom, what happened?!"
She felt herself struck by a great fear.
In order to hurry, she didn't even have time to wait for her hair to dry, and came here soaking wet. But she didn't expect things to progress so quickly... Her father had already recognized that slave girl?
"Jin'er, Jin'er..."
Madam Yu held her adopted daughter's cold hand, and her own hands were also cold. She didn't know how to explain it.
After much thought, I didn't expect that when I entered the palace this time, most of the witnesses who recognized Fei Wan were found.
Do you really want to acknowledge this girl?
Madam Yu looked at Fei Wan in horror.
This girl was an unlucky person who had been predicted by several Shinto masters and fortune-tellers in the past!
It will bring endless disasters to the whole family!
"lady……"
Fei Wan let go of Yu Zhong, turned around and gave Madam Yu a provocative look.
What, are you afraid of recognizing me?
No matter how scared or unwilling you are, you have to accept it!