Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 259 Disguise

Cheng Hai was stunned; he didn't know how to respond to Qi Xiaodi's question for a moment.

But he couldn't ignore His Majesty's questions.

"The Liu family has always served His Majesty and has never been willing to get involved in the quagmire of factional struggles in the court, which is no easy feat."

For an ordinary family to be favored by the Left Chancellor's Mansion is an incredible stroke of luck, and they would be eager to marry into a higher social class. Although it's unclear why Liu Yuechu objected, and why the Right Chancellor's Mansion was dragged into the mess, the Liu family certainly didn't want to get involved.

These words pleased Emperor Qi Xiao greatly, but he also rebuked Cheng Hai, saying, "Your heart is biased towards them!"

"How dare this servant? Whoever is loyal to His Majesty, this servant will favor that person. This servant will always be His Majesty's man." Cheng Hai immediately flattered him.

Emperor Qi Xiao stopped speaking, looked at the picture for a long time, and then wrote an urgent letter.

The news that Liu Yuechu suddenly appeared in the palace, and was even escorted by Cheng Hai in a palanquin, quickly reached the ears of the Empress and Consort Yu.

The two women each had their own thoughts; one was more confident, while the other was so fearful that she was absent-minded.

"Well? What did His Majesty say? Did he scold you?"

When Liu Yuechu was summoned to the palace, Liu Musheng was very worried about her. He knew that his sister had taken the blame for him, so he was naturally worried about her from the bottom of his heart.

Huang Wanwan rushed over after hearing the news, since she was partly responsible for that terrible idea.

Liu Yuechu reassured them, "His Majesty only told me to come back and take good care of my pregnancy... He also said that Princess Chen will be back soon, and that she should speak on your behalf. We juniors shouldn't get involved."

Liu Musheng didn't understand for a moment, and fear crept into his heart. "Does our godmother still have to make the decision?"

"You idiot, His Majesty has already asked Princess Chen to step forward, so naturally he will support her. Your marriage is completely over. You can continue to observe mourning for the old lady!" Huang Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief, though she didn't show it on her face.

After Liu Musheng was stunned for a moment, he saw her chuckling. He really wanted to ask her if she would marry him, but he didn't dare to say it for fear of being beaten again.

"Anyway, I won't become the son-in-law of the Left Chancellor's family, as long as things don't go through." Liu Musheng really wanted to have a good meal and a couple of drinks.

"Alright, I'm relieved to see you're alright. I just heard you were summoned to the palace and ran off without even telling your family. I need to get back quickly." Huang Wanwan felt a little awkward spending more time with Liu Musheng.

"Go back? We're already out." Liu Yuechu naturally led her back to her courtyard. "Later, I'll have Guyu deliver a message to your residence. You have to have a meal with me. I've been running around all day and I'm starving."

"Wouldn't that mean we'd have to trouble Granny Fang to make an extra portion?" Huang Wanwan said shyly.

"You and my brother will eat from the main kitchen, and I'll eat what Granny Fang makes," Liu Yuechu cleverly arranged.

Later that evening, Pei Chun sent someone to ask a few questions, and then everything was fine.

Ten days passed just like that.

Emperor Qi Xiao has yet to reach a conclusion regarding the affairs of the Left Chancellor's residence and the Liu and Pei families.

Neither the Empress nor Consort Yu could fathom Emperor Qi Xiao's thoughts, nor did they dare to casually probe him with questions.

Just as everyone was hesitant and unable to fathom the Emperor's intentions, an urgent report arrived: Princess Chen was returning to the capital.

Liu Yuechu naturally knew this in advance and went to the city gate to wait.

The princess's entourage was a grand and impressive affair, clearly indicating that they had come prepared and would not return to the southwest easily.

"I sent word beforehand that you should wait at home, why are you so disobedient? Why did you still run to the city gate? It's windy here!"

Princess Chen saw her by the carriage, lifted the curtain, and scolded her.

Liu Yuechu smiled and quickly climbed into her carriage. "I missed you! I just wanted to see you as soon as possible. If I waited at home, I'd be an hour late!"

“Mother.” Chen Zhongyao also came today.

"Mother," Liu Musheng called out as well.

The rest of the group greeted Princess Chen one after another. Granny Fang's eyes also welled up with tears of excitement. When the princess left the capital, she thought she would never see her again in this lifetime!

"Alright, alright, let's talk about it when we get back to the Princess's residence!" Princess Chen called to Granny Fang and got into the carriage as well, and the group continued their journey.

Chen Zhongyao glanced at the group, his gaze sharpening for a moment, before calmly getting into the carriage and heading home.

Liu Musheng beckoned Liu Muchi and Liu Yuechan to get into the next car. Over the past few days, he had come to accept these two half-siblings, since the Liu family was really small and there weren't many people he could trust.

……

Liu Yuechu had already sent people to clean the Princess's residence, including displaying all of Princess Chen's daily necessities, and the bedding had been aired and scented long ago.

Princess Chen returned home in a cheerful mood. "Although the southwest is nice, I still feel more comfortable living in the capital. You've really put your heart into this." She carefully examined Liu Yuechu. Gone was the previous restlessness and childishness; instead, she looked more refined, especially with that radiant confidence that was pleasing to the eye.

After everyone chattered on for a while, Princess Chen wanted to call her son over to say something.

Just as she was about to call for help, Granny Fang said, "The eldest young master said that you won't be leaving anytime soon. He'll go to the palace first to submit a memorial and will be back soon."

"That blockhead, he didn't even bother to say a few words to me before running away. He doesn't even know how heinous the person he's trying to impeach is. Can't he just give him a little breathing room?" Princess Chen was already used to it. After saying this, she looked at Xia Zhi and Gu Yu, and ordered people to give them special products from the southwest as a reward.

With harmony in the family, the usual coldness and quietness of the Princess's mansion had vanished, and it was rarely this lively.

At this time, Chen Zhongyao arrived at the palace and, unusually, brought his servants with him.

As he walked, he spoke in a low voice to the person beside him, “What terrible mistake have you made? You actually changed your clothes and secretly entered the capital? Did you go to the palace to apologize to His Majesty or to threaten him? Will Mother be implicated by you?” He seemed to be rambling on about the fact that the bluestone bricks in the palace were not clean after the rain, but his expression remained normal.

The servant glanced at him sideways and said irritably, "Haven't seen me in years, and the first thing you ask is what serious crime you've committed?"

"Otherwise, why did you return to the capital?"

"His Majesty has summoned me urgently." Governor Chen glanced around warily. "His Majesty instructed me not to reveal my identity and to secretly return to the capital for a meeting."

Chen Zhongyao paused, then quickly continued walking. "Did you tell me what happened? If it was an urgent summons, you wouldn't have to come back in ten days, would you?"

“I was originally going to escort your mother to the pool and then go to see Yuan Cuo. He also gave me a secret letter…” Governor Chen’s brows furrowed even more.

"What right does he have to order you around?!" Chen Zhongyao was puzzled and annoyed, because this was against the rules!

Governor Chen quickened his pace. "He used secret guards to deliver the message, His Majesty's secret guards..."

"?!?!" Chen Zhongyao didn't say another word.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Imperial Study, he went in first, and only after finding no one there did he call Governor Chen in to speak.

He didn't leave either, but wisely sat in the courtyard of the imperial study, pretending to be deaf and dumb.

Emperor Qi Xiao and Governor-General Chen talked for more than an hour, and he sat there for more than an hour.

The setting sun had already begun to lightly tint the western sky red when Governor-General Chen emerged from the Imperial Study.