[Through the Book] The ancestor only wants to live a long life

Chapter 270: Meeting the Emperor Again

After hearing Liu Xin's words, he raised his eyes and glanced at Liu Xin, teasing: "You don't really think that Rong was frightened by Yun Hong's threats, so he talked nonsense?"

Liu Xin was startled and asked in surprise: "Isn't it?"

Emperor Taihe smiled and shook his head, "Rong is taking this opportunity to test my attitude!"

"Ah?" Liu Xin opened his mouth in shock, a little bit unable to believe it.

"Haha, an old lady who dares to abandon her husband's family and her son, who is determined and only wants to survive, do you think that Yun Hong's threats can make her emotionally collapse and say that she wants to escape?"

Liu Xin touched his forehead awkwardly and flattered, "Your Majesty is wise. He saw through Madam Rong's trick at a glance. I was so stupid that I thought Madam Rong was really scared."

"Haha, you!" Emperor Taihe smiled and nodded at Liu Xin, without exposing Liu Xin's little intention of pretending to be stupid and flattering him.

***

The next morning, Rong En brought Yun Ai into the palace early in the morning.

After not seeing her for more than two months, Princess Yue'er has changed a little. Her face is less timid and more peaceful.

However, what has not changed is my love for Yun Ai.

After the greeting and obtaining the Queen Mother's permission, Princess Yue'er took Yun Ai to her residence to play.

"Are you okay?" The Queen Mother looked at the dark circles under Rong Enqing's eyes and couldn't help but mutter, "You really make me worry."

Rong Enqing was also helpless, "Who made me meet such a family?"

The Queen Mother was not sure what to say.

Not long after she came here, she became the queen, and a few years later, she became the queen mother.

As long as she lies down and lives her life peacefully, everything will be fine and she can rest assured.

Zhou Xue was worse off than her. She traveled through time and space and became a nanny.

But Zhou Xue was smart and capable, and acted decisively. She turned passivity into initiative and dealt with the Princess of Anyang in minutes, turning the servant into the master.

Only Rong Enqing, the foolish and simple-minded child, had the misfortune to be transported to the Shun'an Marquis Mansion, a den of traitors.

She only had the title of the Grand Lady of the Marquis' Mansion. She had no glory or power. Besides being cursed, she was in danger. Now, even her life was in question.

In view of this, the Queen Mother did not say anything more, but only reminded her to be careful and pay more attention.

Putting aside these unpleasant topics, Rong Enqing took the initiative to mention the marriage of Princess Anyang.

"I got involved in the affairs between the county lady and the third prince before, and I don't know whether it was right or wrong."

Rong Enqing sighed, "Now the county lady has no intention of marrying the third prince, and there is no marriage plan for the time being. I heard the county lady say a few days ago that she wanted to follow the general's wife back to the border. If she goes back, then won't Zhou Xue have to leave with her?"

The Queen Mother glanced at her and asked, "Are you reluctant to leave the county lady or Zhou Xue?"

"I can't bear to leave." Rong Enqing said truthfully.

"Okay, if we let the county lady marry the third prince in order to keep them, that would really harm Anyang."

The Queen Mother sighed, her tone somewhat unhappy, "Do you think this palace is a good place? Even I can't do whatever I want or go wherever I want.

"Alas, I still think Zhou Xue is the most comfortable. She keeps her word and does whatever she wants. Unlike me, I can only be a salted fish in order to live a stable life."

The corner of Rong Enqing's mouth twitched. Zhou Xue was at ease, the Queen Mother was at ease, and she was the only one who was suffering!

The Queen Mother continued, "What's more, the Third Prince and Concubine Liang are obviously competing for the throne, and Anyang will inevitably be dragged into it. If they fail, Anyang will probably suffer along with the mother and son. Even if she succeeds, Anyang will have to compete with countless women for her husband. With Anyang's personality, she will probably be banished to the cold palace in a matter of minutes."

"Haha, I think so too." Rong Enqing agreed. What she didn't say was that Concubine Liang was also involved with Yun Yi's group.

Not only Concubine Liang, but even Princess Anyang has probably been in the trap without realizing it.

"However, judging from the attitude of the general's wife, it seems that she is determined to marry the county lady to the capital." Rong Enqing frowned slightly, "I wonder if the Queen Mother has a suitable candidate?"

"I have been staying in the harem for decades, so there is no choice. Let Zhou Xue and Yuan worry about it." The Queen Mother said indifferently: "Anyway, as long as she doesn't marry into the palace, it doesn't matter who she marries."

"That's right. The county lady's marriage is taken care of by Yuan. I just don't know why Yuan asked me to go outside the city to burn incense." Rong Enqing thought of Yuan's invitation and couldn't help but guess, "Could it be for the county lady's marriage?"

The Queen Mother glanced at her and warned her, "I know you are on good terms with the County Lady, but you'd better not get involved in the County Lady's marriage. Last time, the County Lady and the Third Prince were separated, and no one knew about it. If it gets to Concubine Liang's ears, you'll be in trouble."

"I understand." Rong Enqing shrank his neck guiltily.

The grandfather and grandson chatted about all sorts of things under the sun. No one knew how long it had been before a young eunuch from the imperial study came over with a message saying that Emperor Taihe had summoned them.

Rong Enqing immediately gave it to the empress dowager and followed the young eunuch to the imperial study.

This was the second time Rong Enqing met the emperor, but he felt no less nervous than the first time.

When he arrived before Emperor Taihe, he knelt down as usual and was called to stand up. Only then did he get down to business.

But before Rong Enqing could speak, Emperor Taihe asked first: "I heard that you want to leave the capital?"

Rong Enqing was stunned and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Emperor Taihe asked without even raising his head: "Are you really frightened, or are you trying to take this opportunity to test my attitude?"

Hearing this, Rong Enqing immediately knelt down before Emperor Taihe, "I dare not."

"Okay, get up." Emperor Taihe looked up at Rong Enqing and said seriously, "I can promise you that when the matter is settled, I will let you leave the capital. I will also let you take those people you care about with you. The prerequisite is that all of Yun Yi's gang are arrested, and those people you care about must be completely unaware of Yun Yi's rebellion.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Emperor Taihe meant that if he wanted to leave, he could. But first he had to find out who was behind it. He could only leave after he understood the situation. Then, he had to keep his mouth shut to the people around him to prevent them from rebelling and leaving trouble for the future.

Rong Enqing nodded quickly, "I understand. I thank Your Majesty for his grace!"

As he said this, he knelt down before Emperor Taihe again.

"Okay. Get up. Let's talk about gold." Emperor Taihe called again.

The topic finally got to the point.

Rong Enqing quickly recounted how Butler Li discovered the gold, and estimated the approximate amount of gold. He then said in embarrassment, "Your Majesty, the Marquis' Mansion is basically under the control of Yun Hong now. It is almost impossible to secretly transport the gold out of the mansion."

Emperor Taihe also felt a bit overwhelmed. After thinking for a while, he asked Rong Enqing, "Do you have any solution?"