Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1299

Capítulo 1299: Chapter 1294: Preparations

Xiao Rongyan looked at Yue Shi, whose expression was serious, and was amused by Yue Shi. He put down the memorial in his hand, squinted at Yue Shi, and asked, “Who taught you all this?”

“Uncle Feng!” Yue Shi replied earnestly, “Today, I was talking with Uncle Feng… In the Imperial Palace, when the master walked too fast, I didn’t get a chance to ask Wang Jiuzhou how to hide emotions. Then Uncle Feng told me that this time, the strategy of His Majesty and master will inevitably lead the Empress Dowager to persuade the master. If anyone tries to probe me for information, I should sigh, shake my head, and appear hesitant. I should look like I’m holding back, with a bitter look and that will do!”

Xiao Rongyan nodded with a smile, “Then remember it well!”

“Don’t worry, master. Yue Shi remembers it firmly!” Yue Shi assured, patting his chest.

This time, after settling the matters in the Yan Kingdom before heading to Dadu City, Xiao Rongyan planned to bring Feng Yao along too. Uncle Feng served his mother in the past, and… when he was young, Uncle Feng saved him. Later, he devotedly served beside his brother, and after his brother was gone, Uncle Feng remained by his side, tirelessly refusing to retire, saying he couldn’t sit idle.

In truth, Xiao Rongyan knew Uncle Feng was just worried about him.

This time going to Dadu City to see the two children, Xiao Rongyan also wanted Uncle Feng to meet them. In Xiao Rongyan’s heart… although Uncle Feng was a family servant, he was regarded as an elder.

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The next day, when the court was convened, almost all significant court officials of the Yan Kingdom were aware of the news that the Empress Dowager visited the Regent Prince’s residence last night.

Some officials speculated that the Empress Dowager must have reached an agreement with the Ninth Prince, the Regent Prince, and could not wager the Yan Kingdom.

Naturally… others speculated that the Empress Dowager still cared for her son, and last night she went to the Regent Prince’s residence to lower her stance… requesting the Regent Prince to agree with the Emperor’s gamble with the country idea, and prevent the Regent Prince from truly considering replacing the Emperor.

While the courtiers speculated, Emperor Murong Li had already arrived in court, yet Regent Prince Murong Yan had not arrived. However, the Empress Dowager’s personal maid arrived at the front hall with her decree, publicly declaring that her health had been unwell for days, and now that the Regent Prince was back, she would engage in quiet recuperation, henceforth withdrawing from court affairs.

The officials exchanged glances amidst surprise and doubt. On the high platform, Murong Li reminded the Empress Dowager’s maid to take good care of the Empress Dowager, promising to visit her after court. Murong Li then turned his gaze to Zhong Xingxiao below the high steps, saying, “Mother’s health is unwell and most needs family by her side. If my uncle has no other matters after court, he might as well visit the Empress Dowager with me.”

Zhong Xingxiao hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! The Empress Dowager’s health is bothersome, and I’m quite worried.”

The officials of the Empress Dowager’s faction glanced at Zhong Xingxiao, who had been informed last night by the Empress Dowager that the Regent Prince had been persuaded, yet hadn’t expected the Empress Dowager to suddenly announce she would no longer manage court affairs today.

However, since the Regent Prince brought back the two close confidants from General Cui Shanzhong’s side, Zhong Xingxiao’s camp gradually had a foreboding that today would come as it did, and this was the best outcome possible.

Compared to the Emperor’s previous rage intending to confine the Empress Dowager to the Inner Palace under the guise of resting due to illness, at least this time it was done with dignity. Since the Emperor allowed Zhong Xingxiao to visit the Empress Dowager, it shows that Emperor Yan and the Empress Dowager remained close.

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