Without waiting for the ministers to go to the mansion to have fun, Yan Ruqing took the initiative to issue an order to announce to the world that she wanted to marry Jiang's adopted daughter as his queen.
The Jiang family is a century-old family in the Xia Dynasty, with a scholarly family background. Later, they turned to military generals. Their ancestors had both prime ministers and generals. They were both civil and military, and their family tradition was extremely upright.
The young master of Jiang's generation had a close relationship with Yan Ruqing, so Yan Ruqing's decision to marry Jiang's daughter was unexpected by everyone, but after careful consideration, it was reasonable and did not cause much trouble.
Most people only regretted that they had not flattered Yan Ruqing earlier, and secretly planned to propose a draft to Yan Ruqing after the coronation ceremony, so that they could put their own daughters and sisters into the palace.
However, this is all a matter for later. Now the new emperor is about to ascend the throne, and the ceremony for conferring the title of empress has to be held together. The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Internal Affairs are so busy that they can't even put their feet on the ground.
The "culprit" is hiding in Lou Jinhuan's dormitory every day.
During lunch, I grabbed some and didn't do anything. I just had a meal. After eating, I drank a cup of tea with Lou Jinhuan to slowly digest my food, and then went to the Imperial Study Room to handle government affairs.
In the evening, I ordered dinner again and continued to eat. After eating, I sat down and chatted with Lou Jinhuan before leaving.
Lou Jinhuan was not used to it at first. She was used to being alone. She squeezed in and felt uncomfortable everywhere. But she couldn't stand Yan Ruqing's thick skin. She kept going back and forth, but Lou Jinhuan got used to it.
It goes without saying that I leave an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks for Yan Ruqing every day.
That day, when it was time for dinner, Yan Ruqing didn't show up. Lou Jinhuan was sitting at the table, with a look of worry and anxiety on his face.
She didn't realize it herself, but Du Ruo saw it clearly. He rolled his eyes and asked softly: "Why hasn't your Majesty come yet? Why don't you send someone to ask?"
Lou Jinhuan subconsciously refused, "No need."
After speaking, she paused, pursed her lips, and said as if she was resigned to her fate: "That's it, go and ask. If you don't come, I'll eat it myself."
Du Ruo smiled slyly: "Yes."
After a while, the little palace maid hurried in and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, please go to the Imperial Garden."
Lou Jinhuan was confused: "What are you doing in the Royal Garden?"
The palace maid shook her head: "I don't know, your majesty didn't tell me."
Du Ruo leaned over and said in Lou Jinhuan's ear: "Can you tell me if you can go and see me?"
Lou Jinhuan was silent for a moment, then stood up and went out, "Then let's take a look."
…
The scenery in the Imperial Garden was just right at this time, with red flowers and green willows, the setting sun was low, the lake was glowing with sparkling golden light, and fat koi carps were swimming around in the pond.
Lou Jinhuan followed the palace maid in and walked around the lake, but didn't see Yan Ruqing. She couldn't help but stop and asked, "Where is your Majesty?"
The little palace maid bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please wait here for a moment. Your Majesty will be here soon."
Lou Jinhuan looked at her deeply and said nothing.
[What is the situation? Someone is trying to frame her, right? 】
[The first opening is from Lao Gong Dou Ren, hahahahaha, there are crises everywhere, and everyone is harming the heroine]
[But this trend looks really similar! What is Yan Ruqing doing? 】
People in the live broadcast room were talking about it, when suddenly they saw someone walking behind them.
The man walked in a hurry, as if he was angry, and his footsteps were very heavy. However, when he saw the building by the lake, he stopped suddenly.
【Who, who?】
【Oh! It's the eldest brother!】
Lou Jinhuan turned his head when he heard the noise, and was stunned when he saw Lou Jinming's shocked eyes, "Brother?"
Did Yan Ruqing call her here to meet her eldest brother?
"younger sister?"
"Is it really you?"
"I...I'm not dreaming?"
Lou Jinming subconsciously wanted to rush over, but suddenly stopped, looked at Lou Jinhuan with a strange expression, turned his head and pinched his arm fiercely.
"Ouch - it hurts..."
Lou Jinhuan: "..."
She was speechless as she watched her tall and heroic elder brother fold his arms and scream, and suddenly she felt something was broken.
She took a step forward, dumbfounded, and held Lou Jinming's hand in vain, "It's really me."
"It's hot...I'm not dreaming, I'm not dreaming..." Lou Jinming's voice choked up. He hugged Lou Jinhuan, his eyes red, "Do you know that you scared my brother to death? You don't know how to follow me either."
Brother, please ventilate yourself in advance, brother almost visited the palace at night and twisted Yan Ruqing’s head!”
Lou Jinhuan was at a loss for a moment. Lou Jinming's embrace was broad and warm, giving her a completely different feeling from Yan Ruqing. It was another strange and novel experience.
She raised her hand and put it down again, going back and forth several times, and finally landed gently on Lou Jinming's back, "I'm sorry for making you worry, brother."
"What's there to be sorry for? I'm your eldest brother. As long as I'm nice to you, tell me what's going on?"
Lou Jinming took her and sat down at the pavilion in the center of the lake.
Du Ruo was very discerning. She gestured to the other palace guests, but did not follow them. She just waited by the lake.
Lou Jinhuan sat opposite Lou Jinming, pondered for a moment and said: "Actually, I didn't expect things to develop like this at the beginning. When I sent you a message before, I discovered the ambition and conspiracy of the little emperor, and wanted to do it in advance.
I’m making preparations for you to bring elite troops here just in case at the critical moment.”
"When I heard the news about Yan Ruqing's disappearance, I knew that the little emperor couldn't hold himself back anymore. I planned to catch him off guard while his attention was on the front line. Before going outside, you must first settle down at home. Without worries, Yan Ruqing
Only then can you concentrate on fighting the enemy. When he comes back, the throne will be given to him."
Lou Jinming thought for a moment and suddenly realized: "So you asked me to send people to watch outside the palace and act immediately as soon as there is a signal?"
Lou Jinhuan nodded: "Yes, in addition, I also asked Du Ruo to send the token when delivering a letter to Yan Ruqing's confidant, so as to mobilize Yan Ruqing's snow-clad guards."
"Token, what token?" Lou Jinming asked blankly.
[Finger ring! That ring finger!]
[Damn, that’s how it’s connected! Lou Jinhuan made two preparations, the little emperor is stalking the cicada, and she’s the oriole behind]
"A ring finger." Lou Jinhuan did not say where the ring finger came from. She was afraid that Lou Jinming would fight Yan Ruqing after hearing this.
Fortunately, Lou Jinming didn't think too much and said with a dazed look: "No wonder so many people in white came that day. It turned out to be you who arranged it. You planned to pave the way for Yan Ruqing from the beginning? Aren't you afraid that Yan Ruqing won't come back?"
Come?"
Lou Jinhuan pursed her lower lip. She had 001 and only dared to bet knowing that Yan Ruqing was not dead, but she couldn't say this to Lou Jinming.
She said vaguely: "Intuition, how could a person as powerful as Yan Ruqing be plotted on a battlefield that she is familiar with?"
"It turns out that he didn't disappoint me, right? Besides, if he can't come back, what's wrong with me being the emperor of Great Xia?" Lou Jin smiled happily, his eyes raised slightly, free and bright.
Yan Ruqing, who was walking around the corner, happened to hear this sentence. He curled his lips, stood with his hands behind his hands, and looked at the people in the pavilion from a distance.
I’m begging for votes like a spoiled brat. If it doesn’t work, I’ll wallow again_(:з」∠)_
