funbook-pk Chapter 449: Tour of Yunnan and Tibet
Chapter 449: Tour of Yunnan and Tibet
Since breakfast, Zhen Huan has been immersed in her own world. The only sound in the room is the rustling sound of the pen tip touching the paper.
She said nothing, but just kept writing.
When Bai Zhi entered the room to clean up, she inadvertently glanced at the paper densely covered with the name of Prince Guo.
She sorted out the papers that were thrown aside and whispered advice.
"Master, you have been busy for more than two hours. Why don't you take a break first?" she advised softly.
"Baizhi, I'm not tired. Come over and grind the ink."
Zhen Huan put the written paper aside and spread out a piece of spotless white rice paper.
Seeing this, Bai Zhi had no choice but to step forward and grind ink for her, and the room fell into silence again.
About a quarter of an hour later, Cui Jinxi walked in with a cup of steaming hot tea.
"Master, the prince specifically instructed you to drink the red date tea before he left. Please try it."
Bai Zhi noticed that her master's mood, which had improved slightly, became gloomy again after hearing the word "Prince".
Cui Jinxi stood quietly by, so Zhen Huan had no choice but to take the cup of warm tea, but unexpectedly found several white flakes floating in it.
"Aunt Jinxi, what is this?"
Zhen Huan asked curiously. She had never seen anything else in the red date tea she drank every day.
"Master, you look unwell. I gave you some ginseng slices to replenish your energy."
"Aunt Jinxi is thoughtful."
Zhen Huan knew that she was only thinking about her, so she drank the red date and ginseng tea in one gulp.
"Aunt, do you think the prince and his men have entered the city?"
Cui Jinxi looked at the sky and replied uncertainly.
"Master, the prince and A Jin are riding fast horses, they should have arrived by now."
It took them half a day to get to Ganlu Temple by carriage.
Zhen Huan was in a state of unrest, so she put down her pen and gave instructions.
"Baizhi, go find the incense. I'm going to burn it."
Lingyun Peak was originally part of Ganlu Temple, where Bodhisattva was enshrined.
Zhen Huan climbed up Lingyun Peak with a dead heart and had little respect for these gods and Buddhas.
Now, for Yunli, she is willing to worship all the gods and Buddhas enshrined on the top of the mountain.
Bai Zhi saw Zhen Huan worshipping so devoutly, but she felt a little disapproving.
She once kowtowed in the temple until her head was broken and bleeding because of her mother's illness, but she failed to get what she wanted.
From then on, I had no good feelings towards the gods and Buddhas above me.
Bai Zhi felt that if she encountered any trouble, instead of praying to Buddha here, it would be better for her to ask for help from Concubine Shu.
However, seeing that Zhen Huan's forehead was red from the knock, she did not say anything to stop her.
The Zhen family has committed many sins. Even if they were to die in front of her, Bai Zhi wouldn't even blink an eye.
For some unknown reason, Cui Jinxi kept urging Zhen Huan to go back to her room and rest.
The more she advised, the more unhappy Zhen Huan became.
"Aunt Jinxi, it's getting late. Please go and prepare lunch. I want to be a vegetarian soon, so please take some time off."
After Zhen Huan finished speaking, she took Bai Zhi to the land temple they had accidentally come across while touring the mountains.
While the master and servant were busy here, Prince Guo had already entered the Yangxin Gate.
As soon as Su Peisheng saw Prince Guo, he came forward with a beaming smile on his face. "Your servant greets His Majesty. The Emperor has been thinking of you since early morning. Your Majesty, have you not had your meal yet? How about I serve you the meal right away?"
Prince Guo shook his head slightly, his expression somewhat solemn. "Thank you, Eunuch Su, for your kindness. However, since my brother has urgently summoned me, I cannot eat in peace. Please inform me as soon as possible."
Seeing this, Su Peisheng did not dare to delay and hurriedly trotted into the Yangxin Palace to report.
After a while, he hurried out and led Prince Guo into the hall.
The emperor in the Yangxin Palace was sitting upright on the dragon throne with a frown on his face. When he saw Prince Guo come in, he spoke directly.
"Seventeenth brother, please excuse me. I have urgently summoned you to the palace to discuss an important matter."
The emperor's voice was deep and powerful, and contained an irresistible majesty.
Prince Guo bowed slightly and said sincerely.
"Brother, please speak. I am willing to share your worries."
The emperor pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.
"Recently, the northwestern border has been repeatedly harassed by bandits. I suspect the Junggar bandits are still determined to persevere, and I would like to send a trusted individual to patrol Yunnan and Tibet to investigate the situation. Do you have a suitable candidate to recommend?"
Prince Guo knelt down and begged without hesitation.
"Your humble servant is willing to obey orders and go, to help your Majesty and serve the country with all my loyalty."
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, he knew that this mission to tour Yunnan and Tibet was none other than him.
His mother was from Yunnan, which was just enough to conceal his identity. At the same time, his good brother was using his mother to threaten him to obey orders voluntarily.
Prince Guo sighed silently in his heart. Since the emperor would not give him a way to live, it was not his fault.
The emperor personally stepped forward and helped the man up with a big laugh.
"Well, well, well! As expected of my seventeenth brother, you have no experience in handling government affairs. I will send Zhang Tingyu to assist you."
"I thank you for your concern, my brother. I will definitely fulfill my mission."
Prince Guo made the promise in a resounding voice.
After hearing this, the emperor nodded in praise.
"Well, Yunli, you really didn't disappoint me. You should prepare immediately and set off tomorrow."
"I heard that your concubine is pregnant. You should go back and say goodbye. As for Concubine Shu, I will send someone to look after her."
The emperor patted his shoulder gently.
Prince Guo's heart sank, but he replied with gratitude on his face.
"Thank you for your consideration, my Royal Highness. I will take my leave now."
"Okay, I'm waiting for the letter you send back from your travels."
The two brothers bid farewell to each other reluctantly in the Yangxin Palace. Outside the palace, the tactful Su Peisheng wiped his tears in front of Xiao Xia Zi, expressing his emotion for the deep brotherly love between the emperor and Prince Guo.
Xiao Xiazi had no choice but to follow Su Peisheng in acting against her will.
This old fellow is very good at guessing the emperor's intentions. No wonder he was able to become the chief steward in such a short time.
When Prince Guo returned to the palace and heard the housekeeper say that Doctor Gou was taking Ye Lanyi's pulse in the palace, his eyes flashed.
"Ah Jin, have someone tell Qiu Shuiyuan that I will be having dinner with Concubine Ye today."
"Yes, I will do it right away."
Ah Jin, who had just entered the room, hurriedly received the order and left.
Prince Guo understood the purpose of Doctor Gou entering the palace, but he could not go against his mother's wishes.
He had no choice but to watch all this silently. When he died in the future, he would definitely compensate Ye Lanyi well.