The stargazing conference opened the eyes of all the officials and nobles present.
His Royal Highness convinced people with reason, crushed the Imperial Astronomer unilaterally, and completely overturned the rumors that had been circulating for hundreds of years. This was not the first time that the Academy of Sciences had subverted tradition.
Even people could grow wings and fly to the sky, which proved that the Heavenly Hound that they didn't believe in actually existed. This was also within the range of their psychological tolerance.
As for the fact that the ground under their feet was actually a big ball, for a while, some people still found it difficult to accept. But His Royal Highness's arguments were sufficient, and even if they wanted to refute, they didn't know where to start.
Just the matter of a heavy object falling to the ground was enough to make them think for a long time.
Antares guarding the heart was a jinx, and the rumor of His Majesty naturally fell apart. After today, if anyone dared to use this matter to make a fuss, it would mean that they had ulterior motives and intended to slander the Eldest Princess, who had made great contributions to the country. His Majesty would not easily forgive such bad behavior.
The banquet came to an end. Emperor Jing and the Empress got up, and the officials gradually dispersed. Although there were some waves in the middle, today's stargazing conference could be regarded as successful.
Li Yi was very glad that he finally came to see. Otherwise, he would have been ruined by Li Xuan, who couldn't control his mouth when he was happy.
"Let's go back, too." Li Yi turned his head and said.
Zeng Zuimo nodded gently.
At this time, a female official came around from behind and whispered, "Master Li, the Eldest Princess has been waiting for you outside for a long time."
Zeng Zuimo looked at him and said, "You go first, I will wait for you here."
Li Yi shook his head and said, "Let's go together. There should be nothing important, so we can go out together."
The Eldest Princess had been accompanying the Empress and Princess Ning today. Li Yi saw her, but he was a little far away and didn't say much.
She was going back to the palace at night. When Li Yi walked out of the hall, he saw her waiting in the corridor on the left from a distance.
Li Yi walked over, first tilted his head to look at Zeng Zuimo, and introduced, "This is …"
"I know." MIngzhu nodded slightly to her, "Miss Zeng."
"Your Highness." Ceng Zuimo bowed to her.
"No need to be so polite." She shook her head and pointed ahead. "It's getting late. Let's talk as we walk."
She didn't say anything about the cross-dressing Goddess of Luo Shui, nor did she ask anything about it. As a result, Li Yi didn't even have the chance to explain himself.
She walked in front, and after a few steps, she looked back at Li Yi and said, "You've worked hard for this matter."
"What are you talking about?" Li Yi shook his head. "Moreover, the one who's really suffering is Li Xuan. If we don't let him say what he wants to say, it must be very uncomfortable … After tonight, the Cui family shouldn't be able to cause any more waves."
"Are you sure the Cui family is behind this?"
"What else?" Li Yi waved his hand and said, "Don't worry too much. After this time, they have almost no other tricks to play … However, we still need to be on guard. After all, a cornered dog will jump over the wall, and a cornered rabbit will bite. In the next two days, there should be some rebound, but you don't have to worry about this."
Tonight's stargazing gathering was only to shut the mouths of the discerning people in the court. The most important thing was the ordinary people who didn't know the truth and were easily incited by evil people. After today, they must strike while the iron is hot and completely reverse the public opinion.
"Then … if you need anything, just tell me." She looked back again and boarded an extremely luxurious carriage. "I'm leaving."
Li Yi waved to her. Fang and the sloppy old man had returned, and the carriage was parked not far away. The two of them had roasted chicken in one hand and fine wine in the other, leaning against the carriage and chatting enthusiastically against the moon.
Li Yi was about to walk over, but Zeng Zuimo shook her head and said, "Anyway, it's not far. Let's walk back."
Li Yi waved to Fang, who was driving the carriage, and the carriage slowed down. It didn't get too close and hung far behind them.
Zeng Zuimo looked in the direction where the carriage disappeared and murmured, "It's really not easy for a woman like the eldest princess to govern such a large country like this."
"Yes …" Li Yi nodded. "If she gave birth to a man, she would definitely be emperor material."
Zeng Zuimo tilted her head and glanced at him. "You're the one who doesn't want her to give birth to a man, right?"
Li Yi thought about it carefully and felt that he really couldn't accept it. He looked at her again and said, "It's fine if she's a man, but it's also a different feeling for a woman to dress up as a man …"
He reached out and pinched her chin. "Come, little brother, give me a smile …"
A figure walked out of a shop on the side of the street. A smile had just appeared on her face and she was about to greet him, but she quickly retracted her arm halfway.
Li Yi looked at Lin Wanru who had walked out of the shop. Lin Wanru stood on the steps and looked at him.
"Well, I … I'll take a look and go back later." She turned around and walked into the boutique again.
Goddess Luo Shui blushed. After glaring at him, she quickly ran in.
"Miss Lin, wait a minute. It's not what you think …"
…
When they walked back together, Lin Wanru looked at him apologetically and said, "I'm sorry, I just thought …"
Li Yi shook his head. He couldn't blame her. After all, when Zeng Zuimo was dressed as a man, she looked like a slightly androgynous young man. Whether it was men or women, she was very attractive.
The scene just now appeared in her mind. She turned to look at Li Yi and asked, "You have …"
Li Yi knew what she was asking. He nodded and said, "We just need a suitable time to welcome her in."
"Then, does Sister Liu know?"
Li Yi nodded.
"No wonder …" Lin Wanru nodded, and then asked, "Miss Ruoqing, you should also …"
"Ruoqing …" Li Yi thought for a moment and said, "There are still two more opportunities …"
"Then …"
"No, no more." Li Yi waved his hand again and again. He didn't see it before. Why was Miss Lin so curious …
He immediately changed the topic and said, "It's so late. What are you doing in the shop?"
Lin Wanru turned around and said, "Today I investigated some customers who were used to buying ready-made clothes in the shop, and then I helped them with the accounts …"
"There are still a few opportunities …" A few steps behind the two, Lin Yong counted with his fingers. When he raised his head, he let out a long sigh.
The Cui family.
When a maidservant went in to serve tea, she held her breath. After leaving the room, she wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and quickly ran away.
In the hall, Cui Qingze's face was extremely gloomy. He picked up the tea in front of him and drank it all in one gulp. However, because the tea was too hot, he spat it out again. His face turned red, and he slammed the teacup on the ground. The teacup shattered, and the tea splashed everywhere …
Beside him, Cui Qingming asked in disbelief, "That Imperial Astronomer, has really been … driven crazy? Is there no one else in the Imperial Astronomer who has come forward? "
Cui Qingze slapped the table and said angrily, "Who would have thought that the thing in the Academy of Sciences could even be seen by Yinghuo? That ball is clearly hanging there. Everyone has seen it. How can the Imperial Astronomer argue with him?"
Cui Qingming looked dispirited. "But our arrangements these days …"
"Those old foxes in the court can't be counted on." Cui Qingze waved his hand and said, "While the matter of the stargazing conference hasn't spread, let's add some fuel to the fire. After doing so much, there has to be some splash …"
Cui Qingming nodded and said, "I'll arrange it right now."
After Cui Qingze sat down, he asked again, "Where's Qing Duo? Why didn't I see him last night?"
Cui Qingming said, "Qing Duo went out to drink with his friends. The Chu family still needs to be maintained. He has a good relationship with the second son of the Chu family. In the evening, he met a few friends, and it seems that he went to the Drunken Moon Restaurant."
Cui Qingze nodded, and his face looked a little better. "Qing Duo is quite sensible to think of this. Alright, you can go back to your work …"
After Cui Qingming left, Cui Qingze walked out of the room and asked, "What is Madam doing at night?"
A maid at the door immediately replied, "Madam said that she was not feeling well, so she went back to her room early to rest."
Cui Qingze nodded again, and his heart immediately felt much better.
At the same time, in a room somewhere in the Cui residence, a charming woman sat on the bed, looking sullen.
"Didn't he just drink with someone the day before yesterday? Why did he go again? It's a rare opportunity, and he wasted it …"
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