Tang Zhuyun was a little confused.
The Emperor summoned his daughter-in-law to the capital alone?
Even if he wanted to be Emperor Ming of Tang, she wasn't Noble Consort Yang.
Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!
Xiu'er sensed something was amiss. "Since Consort De is now acting as the Empress Dowager in charge of the Phoenix Seal, why isn't it an imperial edict from Consort De?"
The royal family is very particular about rules, at least on the surface.
"Your Majesty, could someone be forging an imperial edict?" Xiu'er's eyes darted around, and the more she thought about it, the more convinced she was of her suspicions. "No one would recognize the eunuch who came to deliver the edict!"
"Someone knows him, but he's not from Eunuch Wang's faction, so he's unwilling to reveal more," Tang Zhuyun said.
The imperial edict was vague, stating that the emperor was unwell and requesting that she enter the palace to attend to him.
The emperor has three palaces and six courtyards, with dozens of children in total. Those who want to serve him have to wait in line. How could she, a daughter-in-law from the far northwest frontier, possibly get a chance?
The Emperor is really "biased" towards her!
Something must have happened in the capital, Tang Zhuyun's first thought was that the Emperor was unwell.
However, if that were the case, where would there be time to draft the imperial edict?
You should know that drafting an imperial edict involves layers of review and then reporting back to the emperor... It is the most complicated official document, requiring many procedures and taking a lot of time and effort.
And this is almost public knowledge.
Therefore, if there were truly a matter requiring life-saving intervention, and given the emperor's special status and the secrecy surrounding his health, it would be very incongruous to use the form of a public imperial edict.
It's more like they want to arrest her and bring her to the capital to be punished.
Did the old emperor feel he was no longer worthy of the Prince of Jin?
However, in recent years, his father and elder brother's positions have become more and more stable, Tang Baixin was recently promoted to Ministry of Revenue.
You have to consider the owner before you beat a dog!
Could it be that something happened to my father or brother?
Tang Zhuyun's thoughts grew increasingly anxious.
However, one thing is certain: she cannot simply follow them to the capital.
Fortunately, at this time, the journey was difficult, and everyone had time to prepare, so the delay could be postponed.
Everyone in the manor was very anxious, especially Ren Yingying.
This is my best friend!
She's the type of person who can't keep things bottled up inside; she gets easily agitated and her immune system weakens when she's agitated, and then...
"What are you doing? Are you afraid I'll see?"
Qu Nian was furious when he saw Ren Yingying coming to him with her face veiled.
She's always out and about, how could she possibly know to avoid suspicion? Why is she being so "polite" to me?
Qu Nian reached out and directly lifted Ren Yingying's veil.
He's the one who should be watching the most!
The Dog Meat turned its face away.
Qu Nian took two steps back in shock. "You..."
"What happened to you?" He reacted for a moment, looking at Ren Yingying's "sausage lips," feeling both amused and distressed.
No wonder she wore a veil today; she was afraid of losing face.
What happened? Did I get stung by an insect?
Ren Yingying pouted. "Laugh, how can you not laugh yourself to death!"
No manners!
Forget it, she decided not to stoop to the level of someone with no manners, otherwise it would make her seem low-class as well.
The main reason is that she needs Qu Nian's help today.
"What exactly happened? Why didn't Consort of the Prince of Jin ask for some ointment?"
Ren Yingying said irritably, "I had an allergic reaction after eating some crab."
Normally she's fine, but because of Tang Zhuyun's trip to the capital, her face swelled up after a nap.
Qu Nian silently remembered that the crabs were no longer safe to eat.
"Is that alright?"
"I won't die," Ren Yingying said. "But whether I live or die, it won't affect your ability to marry and take concubines, so you can rest assured."
Qu Nian with a sinister smile, "I just want to know if it will affect our consummation of the marriage."
Ren Yingying: "Pah, shameless!"
She realized that a person cannot be brought back to life—she couldn't just send him to his death with a bowl of medicine, so she had to think of another way.
If he really wants to force himself on me, I'll make sure he can't be a man anymore, hmph!
So if Qu Nian were smart, he wouldn't have any ideas about himself.
Qu Nian said, "You came to see me, isn't it to fulfill your duties as the Crown Prince's consort?"
Ren Yingying knew he was doing it on purpose, which was why she wouldn't let him succeed. She said expressionlessly, "I'll find you first to fulfill your obligations."
"Extremely happy to."
"Stop pretending," Ren Yingying said, "Let's help each other and benefit each other."
I would like to hear more details.
The dog-like man was tall and handsome, so good-looking that it made one's heart itch.
They're just doing inhuman things!
Ren Yingying said, "Next time Qu Hua slaps you, I'll be your henchman."
Qu Nian: "???"
He gritted his teeth and said, "Qu Hua is gone!"
By the time you get to her, it'll be too late.
Ren Yingying said earnestly, "There will definitely be a next time. Really, don't you believe me? Enemies are always enemies."
It's a fight to the death.
Qu Nian: "... What do you want me to help with?"
"It's actually very simple," Ren Yingying said, "Just help me come up with a plan to prevent Tangbao from going to the capital."
Going to Beijing would be like lambs to the slaughter, a dead end.
Qu Nian: "Why should I agree to that?"
Although I had already promised Prince of Jin to take care of the Prince's residence, I'd be a fool not to get something for nothing.
Ren Yingying: "It's an equal exchange! You just use your words to get a thug in return. Are you losing out?"
"No exchange."
Ren Yingying: "..."
Qu Nian felt a great sense of satisfaction seeing her look so embarrassed.
Ren Yingying had thought about it before she came, and it seemed that apart from this matter, she was not irreplaceable.
After all, there aren't many people who dare to hit a princess; she's the only one who's so bold.
"Tell me," Ren Yingying said, "Do you have any ideas at all?"
"Have."
"A liar is a dog?"
The Dog Meat barked in protest.
Why do you humans drag dogs into your arguments? It's like reminding it of its nightmarish past.
Qu Nian was certainly not unaffected.
The veins on his forehead throbbed. "Believe it or not!"
"Then I'll believe you for now," Ren Yingying said. "If you lie to me, you're a dog! Tell me, what are your conditions for telling me the way?"
Dog Meat turned and ran away.
No, it's angry!
Why would you lie to someone and try to become it? Did you even ask its opinion?
Ren Yingying thought to herself, "At worst, I'll make her bark like a dog."
She has no idol image to maintain and is open to anything.
Anyway, as long as it can help Tangbao, it doesn't matter.
Qu Nian suddenly leaned down and pressed down.
Ren Yingying had nowhere to retreat, her back pressed against a tree, her eyes wide. "What are you doing!"
As Qu Nian's face drew closer, Ren Yingying said, "Don't push me too far, or I'll do anything!"
For example, castrate him!
Qu Nian suddenly smiled, a smile spreading across his eyes, as if he had crushed starlight.
Ren Yingying suddenly became infatuated.
Qu Nian: "You really are capable of anything?"
Ren Yingying: "Absolutely!"
"Then cook me a meal, and I'll agree to help you."
Ren Yingying's computer immediately crashed.
She's terrible at cooking!
Seeing her Lovely, dazed expression, Qu Nian's heart stirred, and he gently touched her lips to his. "Silly girl."
Ren Yingying: Ahhhhhh!
Dog Meat, come and kiss your mother, wash me!
She stepped on Qu Nian's foot, pushed him away, and ran outside.
He ran to the door and suddenly remembered, "Oh no, I haven't found a solution yet!"