Qiu Quer's eyes narrowed slightly as she said, "The Top Beauty Selection is coming up. If she wants to win, she can't make any mistakes at this time. She has to have both integrity and talent, and handle things cleanly. Otherwise, how will she have the chance to enter the primary? Ah Shu is very concerned about this.
How can they be so reckless in this year's Courtesan Competition? "
Wei Lan said, "Then why don't this servant send someone to the manor to ask clearly?"
"No need!" Qiu Quer slowly sat up from the chaise longue. She raised her hand and gestured for the person playing the zither to leave.
As soon as the music stopped, silence returned to the hall!
Wei Lan helped Qiu Quer up and walked out of the Inner Hall. It was noon, and their bodies were a little sore and sleepy.
After a night of heavy rain, the weather today was very good!
There was a warm breeze in the air, and it felt like a soft feather brushing past one's face. It was extremely comfortable, and it made one's entire body feel light and graceful. Qiu Quer gazed at the yellow leaves quietly falling outside the hall and said in a low voice, "Forget it. Ah Shu isn't cut out to be a courtesan, and ben gong doesn't have any other expectations for this younger sister. I just want to wait for His Majesty to find a good marriage for her and live a good life.
The rest of my life will be fine. "
"But Miss Qiu must attend."
"Now that this has happened for no reason, there's no hope for her even if she participates."
"Then … Your Ladyship really doesn't care?"
"Ben gong is busy with the matters in the palace, how can ben gong care about her?" Qiu shi's thin and shapely eyebrows rose inadvertently.
As the middle concubine, all matters in the harem had to go through her hands.
The open and secret struggles between the imperial concubines in the palace were enough to make her worried. On one hand, she had to guard against this, and on the other hand, she had to guard against that. How could she have the time and energy to take care of her flamboyant younger sister?
Thinking about it from a different perspective, perhaps it was a good thing for Qiu Shu to learn from her mistakes!
Keep your temper in check!
Let's see if she still dares to mess around in the future.
When Azure Blue heard this, she naturally couldn't say anything else.
Xiao Xu, Qiu Quer suddenly asked, "That's right, Your Majesty hasn't come to the inner palace in this period of time. What is he busy with?"
"I heard from Li gonggong that the Emperor has been summoning several ministers and cabinet ministers to Warm Heart Pavilion to discuss matters."
"Why isn't he in the imperial study?"
"This servant does not know."
Qiu Quer was confused. Recently, there had been nothing major in the imperial court. It was just that the Ministry of Rites was busy with the Top Courtesan Selection. However, there was no need for the emperor to worry about this, and there was no need for him to summon the cabinet ministers. But other than this, what else was there?
She had never interfered in the affairs of the imperial court, so she didn't know much.
The reason why she did not intervene was not only because the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, but also because of the example of the late Empress Liang shi. Liang shi was born into a prestigious family and was the official wife of the emperor. Many years ago, Liang shi had joined forces with the court officials to repeatedly interfere in political affairs. This was why the emperor disliked them. In addition, the emperor had a suspicious temperament and was worried that the Liang shi clan would dominate the court.
He had secretly demoted many of the Liang family's officials on different charges. Because of this, the Liang family fell ill in a fit of anger. She was never able to recover from this setback and was depressed. Not long after, she passed away. Because of this, Qiu Quer was careful in everything to avoid walking the same path as the late Empress. Although the people of the Qiu clan were also in the imperial court, they were not high-ranking officials, so there was no need to worry about them. The emperor also never guarded against them. And she was even smarter. She never interfered in the affairs of the imperial court and calmly dealt with the affairs of the harem. She didn't even care about the Top Courtesan Selection this time, nor did she open the back door for her own sister. Such an empress was virtuous and generous, gentle and comfortable.
This was why the emperor loved her so much.
Hearing that the emperor was still busy with the affairs of the imperial court, she immediately ordered the imperial kitchen to boil a bowl of ginseng soup and personally brought it to the Warm Heart Pavilion where the emperor was.
And at this time, in the Warm Heart Pavilion, the emperor of Qujiang sat behind the imperial desk in worry, his fingertips rubbing the space between his brows. Although he looked depressed and worried, he was still an emperor who had personally fought on the battlefield, so he still had a dignified and noble aura that made people revere him.
In the pavilion, Grand Tutor Yi, the Marquis of Kangding, Old General Wen, as well as a few officials from the imperial court were also present. Everyone had a serious expression and looked slightly anxious.
What were they worried about?
Now that the situation in the imperial court was stable, the countries were friendly with each other, and there was a truce at the borders. It was a period of peace and prosperity.
After a while, a eunuch came in to report, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Astronomer has arrived."
Hearing this, the emperor who was rubbing the space between his brows immediately raised his hand to summon the Imperial Astronomer.
The Imperial Astronomer came in to report, "This official greets Your Majesty."
"There's no need to be so courteous. Quickly tell me, how is it?" The emperor leaned forward, very anxious.
The other officials also did the same.
Their gazes all fell on the Imperial Astronomer in unison.
Waiting for him to speak. The Imperial Astronomer lowered his eyes and said seriously, "King Jing 'an's corpse did not decompose and is even turning white. Recently, it has been raining non-stop at night and the sky has changed! This official observed the celestial phenomena and had a special divination. The Big Dipper is moving south, indicating that there is a strange phenomenon. Moreover, the Crape Myrtle Star has been falling for many days.
The direction is pointing towards Lingtang County. "
King Jing 'an's corpse had been buried in Lingtang County for many years!
When the emperor heard this, his expression changed greatly.
His mood was unstable!
He was a little frightened. King Jing 'an's corpse had been buried in Lingtang County for many years. This time, the emperor ordered for it to be transported back to Yan Jing and placed in the imperial mausoleum. However, when the coffin was moved, they found that the corpse did not decompose and its face was slightly swollen. It did not look like a dead person at all.
That night, it rained heavily, lightning flashed, and thunder roared. It was extremely terrifying! It also scared many people on the spot. The official in charge of this matter immediately went to the palace to report. The emperor also summoned the Imperial Astronomer that night to investigate if there were any changes in this matter.
After observing the celestial phenomena for the past few days, the Imperial Astronomer concluded that this was an ominous sign!
This made the emperor, who was a firm believer in the celestial phenomena, very worried.
"Is there a way to solve this?"
When the Imperial Astronomer was about to speak, Grand Tutor Yi spoke first, "Emperor, the celestial phenomena cannot be completely trusted! The reason why King Jing 'an's corpse did not decompose is because Lingtang County is dry all year round. It has nothing to do with the celestial phenomena.
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"Are you saying it like this one is confused?"
"This official does not have that intention. I only hope that the emperor will not make a big fuss over this and cause the people in court to feel uneasy."
"It is because of this uneasiness that the Imperial Astronomer said this."
"Emperor ….."
"No need to say it." The emperor cut him off.
He was slightly angry!
The Marquis of Kang Ding had been worrying about this matter recently, so he had been going in and out of the palace recently. Li Shiyan had suspected that it was because of King Jing 'an's corpse, but now it seemed like that brat had guessed correctly!
It was indeed because of King Jing 'an's matter!
Although the Marquis of Kang Ding did not agree with Grand Tutor Yi in court, he was on the same side as him this time.
He went forward and bowed his head, "The Grand Tutor's words are correct. Emperor, it is more important to bury King Jing 'an's corpse as soon as possible. We cannot delay it because of other reasons."
The anger on the emperor's face increased by quite a bit, "Marquis, you also say the same thing."
"Although the celestial phenomena can stabilize the country, it cannot be completely trusted. Burying King Jing 'an is the most important matter right now!"
"You all think this one is confused and laugh at this one for being suspicious, but there are some things that cannot be avoided. It is better to be careful!" The emperor's attitude was firm.
He could not refute it!
Qujiang's successive emperors had always believed in the celestial phenomena, so naturally they would not listen to the advice of their ministers.
Grand Tutor Yi and the Marquis of Kang Ding looked at each other. They did not know what to say for a while.
Ruler and minister, the ruler was in front and the minister was behind. They did not dare disobey.
The emperor looked at the Imperial Astronomer again and seriously asked, "Imperial Astronomer, since there is a celestial phenomenon in the sky, is there a way to break it?"
The Imperial Astronomer hesitated. The words rolled around in his mouth, but he did not know if he should say it or not.
Not receiving a reply after a long time, the emperor roared in a low voice, "Speak!"
The Imperial Astronomer looked at the ministers beside him with concern before cupping his hands and replying, "Emperor, if we want to avoid the celestial phenomena, we can only ….. sacrifice to the heavens!"
"Sacrifice to the heavens?"
"It is to take the blood of a woman and sacrifice her body to the heavens, burying her with King Jing 'an. Only then can the celestial phenomenon be broken."
Eh!
Wasn't that the same as taking a person's life?
The few ministers were shocked!
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