Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family

Chapter 819: Chapter 819 There’s Still One Person!
 

Prince Fenyang seemed to have simply come to chat with Liu Sisi, engaging in courteous banter and not sitting for long before he took his leave.

Once they had seen off Prince Fenyang, Di Yelei’s smile on his face slowly faded.

“How did things go at the Elders Manor, what did the Elder say?”

“He didn’t say much…”

Liu Sisi repeated Elder Di’s words: “…His meaning was that we should find a way to enter the Palace and ascertain the news from inside. Right, when you went to Prince Luo’s Mansion, was there any news from Prince Luo?”

“Prince Luo was not in the mansion. According to Princess Consort Luo, Prince Luo had rushed into the Palace last night and has not returned until now. Princess Consort Luo is even more anxious than we are. Presently, Honored Princess Consort Luo and the little prince are secluded deep in the Palace, without a whiff of news, and when I was there, she thought there was some good tidings… Yet we did not see any of Prince Luo’s people when we entered the Palace for the early morning session…”

Di Yelei’s eyebrows were deeply furrowed: “Now we have to see if Eldest Brother has any news.”

While they were speaking, Di Hongyuan rushed in from outside and, upon seeing the two, hastily called them to the study room.

After listening to the information the two had gathered, as well as the visits from Prince Qing and Prince Fenyang, his eyebrows also twisted into a knot.

“The situation on Prime Minister’s side is much the same. Empress and Yang Yikun are in control of the Palace, and by rights, Gan Estate should be privy to some news since it is his maternal family. But according to the Prime Minister, there hasn’t been a sliver of information…”

Di Hongyuan looked at them, hesitating to speak.

Liu Sisi’s gaze shifted between the two men: “Eldest Uncle, given the current situation, if you have something to say, just say it. We’re all family here, no need to hide anything.”

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“Big brother, could it be you’ve discovered something else?”

Di Yelei on the side immediately asked.

Di Hongyuan cautiously chose his words: “When I went to Gan Estate, I noticed that everyone in the manor was busy as usual, the Prime Minister also looked worried, but… I feel that there’s something off about what the Prime Minister said. When I was leaving the manor, a pageboy hurried over to report, and because I was there, I stayed. As I was exiting the hall, I happened to see the pageboy whispering into the Prime Minister’s ear.”

“It seems the Prime Minister’s residence might have received some news.”

Di Yelei stood up abruptly: “Ye Lei will arrange for someone right now to keep an eye on the Prime Minister’s residence, and as soon as there’s any news, to immediately report back.”

“Wait, Third Brother! I’ve already instructed people to watch the Prime Minister’s residence closely.”

What Di Yelei could think of, Di Hongyuan naturally had also considered: “The current top priority, nevertheless, is as the Elder said, we must find a way to quickly learn what is happening in the Palace. It would be best if we could enter the Palace ourselves!”

“Even if we were to enter the Palace, we could only go to Daqing Hall, Zichen Hall, and Wende Hall; we wouldn’t be able to enter His Majesty’s sleeping palace at all. Moreover, with Yang Yikun’s Imperial Guards and the Empress in control of the Imperial Harem, not to mention gaining access to the sleeping palace, whether we could even meet with His Majesty if we did is doubtful, and coming out safely after meeting him is even more uncertain,” Di Yelei’s eyebrows were never relaxed.

Di Hongyuan thought for a moment: “You’re right, in my opinion…”

The two brothers analyzed carefully, but it seemed they couldn’t come up with a solid plan.

Liu Sisi listened silently, when suddenly an image flashed through her mind…

How could she have forgotten him?

He surely would have a way to enter the Palace and see His Majesty!

The moment she thought of this, Liu Sisi’s entire face lit up!

“Sisi, have you thought of a good way?” Di Yelei noticed Liu Sisi’s expression and hastily asked.

“Yes, I have indeed thought of someone who should have a way to enter the Palace.”

Liu Sisi nodded earnestly, “It’s just that I don’t know if we can persuade him, nor am I completely sure if we can successfully enter the Palace to see His Majesty.”

“Whether or not we can succeed is one matter, having a direction to make an effort is another. As long as there’s a glimmer of hope, we should try. Third Sister-in-law, who are you talking about?” Di Hongyuan quickly inquired.

“He’s not any Your Honor.”

Liu Sisi hesitated a little: “However, he does have quite a few opportunities to come and go from the Palace. He is…”

As the sky gradually began to darken, a seemingly ordinary carriage quietly raced out of the North City gate and headed north along the official road. After trotting for nearly half an hour, the sky had completely darkened. At a crossroads, the carriage naturally turned and started climbing the mountain path.

This was the only way to get to the Qingfeng Temple at the mountain top!

The one driving the carriage wore simple coachman’s attire and a straw hat on his head, and was speeding up the hill. It was pitch dark all around, with only two wind lanterns in front of the carriage flickering, sending out bursts of radiance.

Guagua gua!

Suddenly, a chilling bird cry sounded nearby, followed by a series of flapping wings. On the silent mountain path, the steady hoofbeats, accompanied by the sound of carriage wheels crunching on the path, made the surrounding area even more desolate.

Continuing on, as the mountain gate came into view, the driver couldn’t help but slow down the horse.

“Hyah!——”

Suddenly, a few burly men jumped out from the side: “Halt! Who are you?”

The carriage curtain was lifted, revealing a stunning face: “Please inform the Master of the temple that an old acquaintance has come to visit!”

Inside Qingfeng Temple.

Taoist Master Zhu was sitting before the statue of God of Heaven Destiny, silently divining.

Suddenly, he let out a muffled groan, opened his eyes abruptly, and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, coughing several times before he could catch his breath.

“What in the world is happening?… For years, this poor Taoist has still been unable to deduce the changes within, despite discovering a trace for just an instant, I find no trace at all. Is it the one who escaped, or is there an expert obscuring the divine plan?”

“Or could it be… could it be that there is something powerful on him, shielding him from destiny? As soon as I use a bit of force, this happens… Master oh Master, to think Zhu Yuanzi has studied the path for over four hundred years, only to find when the need arises how shallow my learning is, I am completely at a loss… Alas!”

As he was lamenting, a faint sound of footsteps came from outside.

Taoist Master Zhu listened intently for a moment, then stood up: “An old friend visits, destiny is muddled, is it better to go or not to go? Well! Let’s go see them! Everything is fated…” He gently opened the main hall’s door and stepped out.

The sound of footsteps reached right in front of him, and a young Daoist boy said with surprise, “Master, a married woman has arrived from outside, claiming to be an old acquaintance of yours…”

Taoist Master Zhu waved his hand to interrupt him: “Escort our esteemed guest to the side hall to wait, and serve the two guests some fine tea.” After speaking, he turned and walked into a quiet room on the side.

“Yes, Master.”

The young Daoist boy bowed respectfully but then remembered something and soon started smiling: “Master, there clearly is only one guest, why serve tea for two? It seems that even the Master can make a mistake.” After finishing his words, he shook his head and walked out of the inner hall.