Seeing that the empress was so cautious and focused, the maid knew that the content of the letter must be of great importance. She nodded solemnly and left the palace.
Concubine Chu, who had been observing outside the palace, saw the maid from Concubine Dong's palace looking around as she left. She knew that Concubine Dong had started to contact the organization. In a great mood and seeing that there was no one around at the moment, she entered Concubine Dong's palace.
Concubine Dong, who had been on tenterhooks, quickly stood up and saluted when she saw Concubine Chu coming. Then she looked outside the palace.
"There's no one. You don't need to worry," Concubine Chu said with a smile as she sat down.
"I wonder what brings Your Highness here this time?" Concubine Dong was a bit afraid of Concubine Chu now and didn't dare to get close. So she chose the seat farthest from her and sat down.
Concubine Chu also sensed Concubine Dong's careful thoughts but didn't expose them. Thinking of the maid who had just left, she asked, "Is the person you sent to deliver the letter reliable?"
Concubine Dong nodded. "She has served me for many years and is very loyal to me."
Seeing that the matter was already 30% accomplished, Concubine Chu was extremely delighted just imagining the scene of Dongfang Yi being thrown into prison and executed by slow slicing.
Seeing Concubine Chu's expression, Concubine Dong felt very uncomfortable. She opened her mouth but still didn't say anything. However, she was always very worried. After thinking for a while, she still chose to speak up. "Your Highness, this is an attempt on the emperor. Can you guarantee that nothing will go wrong?"
"Of course," Concubine Chu glanced at the timid Concubine Dong. "Do you know why our foster father went to that remote imperial mausoleum instead of staying in the capital?"
Concubine Dong shook her head in confusion. "Please enlighten me, Your Highness."
"Of course it's for the throne of the previous dynasty. Which fool would act under the emperor's nose?" Concubine Chu rolled her eyes at Concubine Dong and said proudly as if she was very powerful.
Concubine Dong really wanted to say that Your Highness, you are the one acting under the emperor's nose. But since she was now under Concubine Chu's command, she had to obediently do things. This matter left her with no way out. If the matter succeeded, her father and she might still be able to keep their lives. If it failed, I'm afraid the entire Dong family would be implicated.
Not wanting to stay longer, Concubine Chu left after finishing the tea in her cup.
Concubine Dong stood up to salute and then sat down again. "If Prime Minister Nangong usurps the throne, my father will be a courtier of the previous dynasty. Since he has seen the prime minister's disgraceful deeds, the prime minister will surely not spare his life. I'm really in a dilemma now."
In the letter she wrote to the organization, she asked for them to spare lives. The emperor was magnanimous and should spare her and the Dong family.
It seemed that there was going to be a major change in this imperial palace.
He Lianqi, Dongfang Yi and others in the private room learned the reason for Su Luo's naughtiness. It was because she didn't want to marry the young man named Rong Yi beside her.
"So, the two families are family friends and have already arranged a baby engagement?" Dongfang Yi looked at the talented young man and the beautiful girl in front of her and had the intention of being a matchmaker. "Does Miss Su have someone she fancies?"
"No, no," Su Luo quickly denied Dongfang Yi's guess. "I just think it's still too early."
"Too early? Do you want to wait until your father dies before you think it's not too early?" Master Su retorted with a not - so - good tone.
Su Luo, who originally wanted to refute Master Su, saw Su Heng constantly winking at her, so she didn't say anything more and sat down dejectedly.
"Uncle, don't be angry," Rong Yi poured a cup of tea for Master Su. "Both Miss Su and I are still young. I want to achieve great ambitions, and Miss Su wants to travel all over the world first. It's okay to postpone this marriage."
Master Su had liked Rong Yi since he was a child. Even if what Rong Yi said was nonsense, he still liked to listen. Now he was coaxed by Rong Yi again.
"Pfft, talking nonsense," Su Luo looked at her brother disdainfully.
Su Heng lovingly patted Su Luo's head and said, "If you could also talk nonsense to coax the old man, would he still have a place here?"
After hearing this, Su Luo hugged her brother's arm aggrievedly and swayed it back and forth.
Dongfang Yi, who was watching on the side, smiled at He Lianqi and said, "Don't you think these two kids are a perfect match?"
"Why do you say so?" He Lianqi smiled and served a few dishes for Su Luo.
"Look at Miss Su Luo. She acts in a rather impulsive way, doing things on a whim. And Young Master Rong Yi seems to be very scheming, handling things carefully and speaking with propriety. Such complementary people are so well - matched."
Seeing that Dongfang Yi was getting more and more interested, He Lianqi knew that the little woman in front of him wanted to matchmake the two kids. So he said, "It seems that we must go to Broken - Heart Lake. But fate is predestined by heaven. Don't force it too much."
Seeing that He Lianqi had agreed, Dongfang Yi nodded.
The young masters downstairs left after they were full. The people in the private room upstairs had also almost finished their meal. They were going to say goodbye in front of the Yellow Crane Tower.
"Master Su, why don't you gentlemen come to my mansion for a little gathering? Let the girl show you the flowers," Master Su sincerely invited He Lianqi and others.
But He Lianqi, who had already stayed in an inn, declined Master Su's kind invitation.
"Then tell me the name of your inn. I'll go and find you later," Su Luo had a better relationship with Donghua after the meal. She asked casually as if they were old acquaintances.
"Are you staying at Tianya Residence, Master Song?" Rong Yi, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly asked.
He Lianqi sized up Rong Yi in front of him and asked, "Have we met somewhere before?"
"My father is Rong Liang, the Minister of War," Rong Yi saluted He Lianqi again.
He Lianqi nodded appreciatively and then made an appointment to meet at Tianya Residence at noon the day after tomorrow and go to Broken - Heart Lake together.
After saying goodbye, He Lianqi and his group returned to the inn.
"He Lianqi, what do you think of Young Master Rong?" Dongfang Yi's mind was full of Rong Yi and Su Luo. No matter how she looked at them, they seemed to be a perfect match, and they even had a marriage contract.
Not liking his little woman thinking about other men, He Lianqi leaned close to Dongfang Yi's ear and blew on it.
Dongfang Yi, who felt a bit numb from He Lianqi's breath, pushed He Lianqi away and said, "Don't make trouble. I'm asking you seriously."
"I've heard some deeds about the young master of the Rong family. He has a clear mind at a young age and is calm when facing things. He's a rare talent," He Lianqi stopped teasing Dongfang Yi and praised Rong Yi with admiration on his face.
Dongfang Yi nodded thoughtfully. "It seems that he has a good future. What about his character, his moral character?"
"I've never had contact with him. I don't know about that," He Lianqi didn't want Dongfang Yi to think about other men anymore. He lay on the couch a bit jealously and ignored Dongfang Yi.
Seeing that He Lianqi ignored her, Dongfang Yi didn't ask any more questions and lay down to rest.
It was extremely quiet at night. He Lianqi, who usually slept lightly, felt someone on the roof and woke up suddenly. The upper - class rooms in the inn were usually built on the top floor for quietness. He Lianqi looked at Dongfang Yi, who was still sleeping soundly beside him, and sat up warily and put on his outer robe.