"Wang Ye, please be careful of the steps." The taijian leading the way had his head bowed as he carefully led Yan Jinqiu into the hall. Yan Jinqiu's foot paused as he stepped into the hall. He looked at the taijian and said, "Without prior notice, this subject cannot enter the Emperor's sleeping palace."
The young taijian took a step to the side and explained, "Wang Ye, before this servant left the palace, His Majesty had decreed that if you arrive, Wang Ye, you can directly enter the inner hall without notice."
"So that's how it is." Yan Jinqiu looked at the Imperial Bodyguards standing solemnly outside the hall. He reached out and straightened his clothing. "Then please lead the way." When members of the Imperial Family met the Emperor, their servants did not have the right to enter the hall. The attendants that Yan Jinqiu had brought silently retreated to the side and stood still, watching as Yan Jinqiu walked into the inner hall.
When Yan Jinqiu walked through the door, they watched as the red, yellow, and gold nailed door slowly closed with a muffled sound.
The hand of the guard closest to the door moved slightly as he held his sword. He moved his calf slightly as though he was uncomfortable with the muffled sound.
In the Nghi An Marquis, Hua Hesheng and his two brothers were all in the inner compound. Even the old taitai had been taken into the marquis fu. The younger generation like Hua Changbao also sat with solemn expressions.
"I don't know what the situation in the palace is like. In the next few days, I will have to trouble you two didi to squeeze in with me." Hua Hesheng could not hide the worry in his eyes, but in front of his two younger brothers and juniors, he did his best to stabilize the situation. "I think … there will be news soon."
Hua Zhiming and Hua Zhixun understood that their elder brother was worried about Hua Xi Wan. But the situation was complicated right now. They did not have many people they could use. Even if they wanted to help, they did not have the power.
"Marquis, Miss Red Tassel requests an audience." The steward of the marquis's estate walked in hurriedly, followed by Red Tassel, who was dressed like a commoner.
"Red Tassel, what's the situation in the mansion?" Hua Ding Wei's heart skipped a beat when he saw Red Tassel's outfit. Ignoring the presence of other elders, he asked before Red Tassel could salute, "Is there anyone you can trust around you?"
Red Tassel bowed to everyone present before saying: "Master, Madam, and Young Master, please do not worry. Everything is fine on Wangfei's side. Wang Ye has just been summoned into the palace. Now, Wangfei has the final say in the entire Wangfu."
Hearing this, Hua Ding Wei relaxed a little. But when he thought of the chaos in the palace and the fact that Yan Jinqiu had been summoned to the palace, he couldn't help but frown. He turned back to look at his father and brother with serious expressions. He did not dare to speak in fear of interrupting his father and brother's thoughts.
Hua Hesheng heard something unusual from Red Tassel's words. He lowered his voice and said, "Wang Ye has entered the palace?"
Red Tassel nodded. "Wangfei is worried about the marquis fu so she sent nubi to visit. Before leaving, Wangfei said for everyone to not panic and not to receive guests. "
"Guests …"
"Anyone who is not from the Hua family is a guest." Red Tassel looked inside the room and her gaze landed on Hua Zhiming. "Second Master, is Second Madam here?"
Hua Zhiming responded, "She is in the inner compound right now."
"It is very chaotic outside. Wangfei said for Second Madam to not go out." Red Tassel's voice was clear but her words caused Hua Zhiming's face to burn. Standing at the side, Hua Qing Mao seemed to feel something but he could only lower his head and pretend he did not know.
"Second Madam is sick and is bedridden. She cannot go anywhere." Hua Zhiming's expression was slightly dark. "I will send people to serve her well."
"Then Second Madam needs to rest." Red Tassel did not continue to embarrass Hua Zhiming. After she finished speaking, she was led by the servants of the marquis fu to a side room to rest.
After Red Tassel left, Hua Hesheng said, "I fear that the weather is going to change today. Our marquis fu is weak. Let's wait for the weather to clear."
Of the three brothers, the most worried was Hua Hesheng. He waved his hand at his two younger brothers. "Go and rest."
Just as he finished speaking, a manservant came in with a letter in his hand.
"Lao Ye, someone has sent you a letter."
Hua Hesheng took the letter. Looking at the words and drawings on the envelope, his expression changed slightly.
"Father?" Hua Changbao detected that Hua Hesheng's expression was not right and couldn't help but ask, "Is there a problem with this letter?"
Hua Hesheng silently shook his head. "Leave."
Hua Changbao looked at the unopened letter in his father's hand. He wanted to ask, but seeing his father's expression, he could only leave silently with the others.
The prestigious families and nobility of Jing were all restless today. They wanted to go to Xian Wang Fu to ask for news, but Xian Wang Fu's doors were tightly shut and refused to see any guests. Even Wang Fei's paternal family was the same. They looked as though they would be eaten alive.
Although everyone was unwilling, no one had a falling out. They only cursed in their hearts. Who could guarantee that if they offended Xian Wang Fei and her paternal family today, they would not be retaliated against in the future?
"Wang Fei, all the visitors have been sent away by the stewards." Bai Xia walked into the room. Seeing Hua Xi Wan change out of her grand palace attire and put on an elegant dress, she couldn't help but say, "Wang Fei, don't worry. Nothing will happen."
Hua Xi Wan looked in the direction of the imperial palace. She smiled faintly and said, "I understand."
Bai Xia's lips moved. She didn't say any more comforting words. She could only change a cup of hot tea for Hua Xi Wan. "Just now, this slave had someone stew a bowl of black chicken pearl soup. Do you want to try it?"
Hua Xi Wan didn't have much of an appetite, but seeing Red Tassel and Zi Shan looking worriedly at her, she could only nod and say, "I'll try it."
"Then nubi will bring it to you." Bai Xia sighed in relief and quickly retreated.
After Bai Xia left, Hua Xi Wan walked to the window. Looking at the yellowed trees and flowers outside, she sighed softly. There was something wrong with the little taijian that had come to announce the edict today. She could see it, so could Yan Jinqiu. But he still went with the flow into the palace. This could only prove that Yan Jinqiu already had a plan.
But there was no plan in the world that was completely flawless. How could she not be worried?
If they failed, the entire Xian Wang Fu would not have a good ending. Even her paternal family would be implicated.
After drinking a bowl of black chicken pearl soup, there was still no news from the palace. Hua Xi Wan's expression became more and more serious. When the sky was completely dark, she faintly heard a noise coming from outside.
Her expression changed slightly. She stood and took down the sword hanging on the wall. She took off the necklaces, bracelets and pearls on her body and threw them to one side. Then she said to her personal servant girls, "Go out and see."
The leader, Bai Xia, gripped the short sword in her hand and strode out behind Hua Xi Wan.
Walking out of the inner yard, Hua Xi Wan saw that the servants of the wang fu were nervous but not panicked. She nodded in satisfaction. She looked at the guard captain of the wang fu who was half kneeling in front of her. "What is the situation outside?"
"Wang Fei, Prince Sheng's people have surrounded the residences of many prestigious families." The guard captain's tone was serious. "Outside our wang fu, there is a group of soldiers challenging us."
Hua Xi Wan listened attentively and heard the mocking and cursing of the soldiers outside the fu.
"This little girl is hiding inside and doesn't dare to come out."
"I heard that this Xian Wang Fei is beautiful enough to cause the downfall of a city. I wonder if us brothers can … …"
The soldiers instantly laughed. The obscene laughter passed into the wang fu. The entire wang fu was so angry that their faces turned red. Some of the more hot-tempered ones wanted to charge out and fight with the soldiers outside.
Hua Xi Wan sneered and then said, "Someone, find someone with a good voice!"
The soldiers outside the gates of Xian Wang Fu were happily cursing when they heard a loud voice from inside the door.
"I was wondering what kind of beast was barking outside the door. It turns out that it was a group of rebels. It would be fine if it was some upright gentleman, but such vulgar people have the nerve to be rebels. If your rebellion succeeds in the future, how can the people of the capital live a good life?"
The laughing soldiers inexplicably paused and looked at each other. They didn't understand what this meant.
The leader's expression was not good. He had originally thought that Xian Wang Fei was just a weak woman who was protected by Xian Wang. She would be embarrassed to be mocked by his soldiers. Who knew that she wasn't afraid and wanted to incite the hearts of the people?
Before the rebels could speak, the loud voice from inside the wall spoke again. "A group of rabble dares to dream of shaking the Emperor's throne. Their intentions are terrible. Our Wang Fei has said that our Xian Wang Fu is loyal to the Emperor and to the entire dynasty. You rebels should leave quickly. Do not dirty our Xian Wang Fu's land. "
"Motherf * * * er, this woman's mouth is really poisonous. Wait until I chop down the gates of her wang fu. Then I'll see what she can do." A large man among the rebels was irritated by the words and moved to charge forward as he spoke.
"Stop," the leader said harshly. "Do not act rashly."
He had originally thought that Xian Wang Fu only had one wang fei left and it would be easy to take her down. But seeing the other's fearless attitude, he was slightly hesitant. Was the other purposefully angering them and wanting them to fall into a trap?
"Wait." He glanced in the direction of the imperial palace. "First, surround Xian Wang Fu. If the matter inside succeeds, then this little Xian Wang Fu is nothing to fear."
It was better to be safe. In any case, Xian Wang was trapped in the palace. No matter how many tricks Xian Wang Fei had, once Jun Wang Ye ascended the throne, it would be useless.
Hua Xi Wan heard that the rebels outside were much more obedient. Her gaze swept across the servants in the surroundings and then she said in a deep voice, "Today is the moment of life and death for our Xian Wang Fu. No one is allowed to act alone. If there are any suspicious people, they will be beaten to death." She took out the sword in her hand and stabbed it deeply into the flowerbed at the side. "Tonight, I will stand guard here."
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