In Lin Bingwen's impression, Chang 'an was always the first person to come out to welcome him every time he went out for a period of time. It was never like this. He had talked to his parents, but Chang' an still did not come out to see him.
Lin Bing Wen's expectant gaze fell on his father's face, but his father did not say anything. His deep expression made Lin Bing Wen feel that something was wrong. His mother only sighed and looked at Lin Bing Wen's face gently.
" She went to Chang 'an to enter the palace. I think... she will be back soon. Don't worry, don't worry..." The Eldest Mistress sounded like she was comforting Lin Bingwen, the brother who couldn't see his sister, but she was more like comforting her mother who had been waiting for her daughter to come back.
When Lin Bingwen heard his mother say that Chang 'an had entered the palace, he realized that something was wrong. He was in Yan Country and had not heard about the matters in Qi Country's palace. Therefore, he did not know about the selection of talents.
That was why he simply asked," Why did Younger Sister enter the palace? Did something happen during my absence?”
There was a trace of loneliness in Lady Wang's eyes. Whenever she talked about Chang 'an, she would think of all the things they had spent together.
The Prime Minister saw his wife's disappointed look and said helplessly,""Because the Emperor specifically asked Chang 'an to attend the palace banquet. During the palace banquet, Chang' an danced. Then, the hostage of the State of Wei requested to let Chang 'an go to his side to help him understand the customs of the State of Qi. Chang' an, as a secretary, had to enter the palace to see the hostage of the State of Wei every day.”
Lin Bingwen had just sat down for a while and hadn't warmed up his chair yet. After hearing his father's words, he quickly stood up and was very anxious." What kind of character is the hostage of the State of Wei? Won't it be dangerous for Chang 'an to enter the palace like this?" Why would the Emperor agree to the request of the hostage of the State of Wei? This is clearly extremely rude!"
"The Emperor has decided on something," Third Madam sneered."Who can change it?"!”
Lin Bingwen turned to look at Third Madam, not understanding why she would say that. Although the truth was indeed like that, what right did she have to say such words?
" Humph…" Third Madam did not care about Lin Bingwen's gaze. She still followed her own thoughts and said," Although the hostage of the State of Wei is here as a hostage, who knows if he doesn't have the ability to convince the Emperor?”
Things were easy to understand. If Wei Ziye was not capable, how could he be so arrogant as a hostage in Qi?
"Old Master, you and sister might not know yet, right?”Third Madam looked at the Prime Minister and then at First Madam. The words were already on the tip of her tongue, but there seemed to be something difficult to say. Lin Bingwen looked at Third Madam and felt that she seemed to be a little gulping.
Third Madam didn't say anything. First Madam, Prime Minister, Second Madam, and Lin Changning were all waiting for her next sentence. It was obvious that she knew something.
"There's a hidden meaning in your words? Third Sister, what can't you say directly?”Second Madam said harshly. She wanted to know what Third Madam knew, or could she not say it?
Third Madam looked coldly at Second Madam as she put down the teacup in her hand. Her relationship with Second Madam was just a mutually beneficial relationship. Putting aside the fact that they were using each other, their relationship was actually very ordinary. It would be good if they did not turn against each other.
She smiled." Second Sister, I don't understand what you're saying. Do you really want to hear it or not?”
The Prime Minister cleared his throat and coughed.""Stop beating around the bush. Wanru, if you have something to say, say it quickly!”
Third Madam glared at Second Madam. Second Madam smiled stiffly, her smile full of sarcasm. Third Madam turned her face away from Second Madam. In fact, she still couldn't swallow her anger. Why did Liu Mei 'er treat her so badly? She knew that she had done nothing wrong to her!
There was no reason. Wherever there were women, there would be fights, and fights between women did not need a reason at all.
"This morning, after the thunderstorm, a carriage from the palace arrogantly punched and kicked a beggar on the street…This carriage, someone said that the person sitting in the carriage was a hostage of the State of Wei.”
Third Madam was actually a little hesitant. She had only heard that the servant girl had accidentally encountered such a thing when she went out to buy. However, she had only heard everyone's guess. She did not know if it was true or not. Who knew who was sitting in the car? After all, the person inside had never shown his face!
"It's just a rumor! It can't really be considered-"
" Father," Lin Bing Wen interrupted the Prime Minister's words. He was really anxious. His sister was alone in the palace and he did not know if she was safe or not. He really could not sleep peacefully in the residence for a night." Why don't you let me enter the palace to take a look? That way, everyone can rest assured!"”
The Prime Minister pondered over Lin Bingwen's suggestion and hesitated for a while. In fact, he had many concerns. In the end, he shook his head and expressed that it was not feasible.
"If you go into the palace now, you might disturb the emperor's rest. It's not like you don't know the emperor's temper. Moreover, I see that you're acting so rashly right now. I'm afraid it's really not suitable for you to enter the palace…It's better to rest at home for a night and enter the palace tomorrow morning.”
The Prime Minister looked at Lin Bingwen's worried expression. If he were to enter the palace now, he might get into trouble…
" But it's getting dark now-"
First Madam stood up and walked to Lin Bingwen's side, pulling his arm." Listen to your father. You can't enter the palace now!”
"Alright!" As the head of the family, the Prime Minister still had to say some polite words. He glanced at everyone and said," Today is the 15th, so let's gather together…Although Chang 'an isn't here, we should still do what we should do. Let's serve the dishes-"
He glanced at the servants behind him and gestured for them to serve the dishes.
*——*——*
"I really didn't mean it. I was just passing by and didn't have any other intentions. Wei Ziye, you have to believe me!”
Chang 'an was full of grievances. She had just passed by that small road and wanted to take a nap. She had taken a shortcut to the Yaoyue Pavilion. Who knew that she would disturb the young duke's interest? He was teasing a palace maid there…Chang' an had only accidentally entered their line of sight and then accidentally helped the palace maid escape without knowing what was going on.
In the end, it was because Wei Ziye wanted him to go to the royal study to help him find a book. If it wasn't for the fact that he wanted to help Wei Ziye find a book in the royal study, Chang 'an wouldn't have encountered such a thing and wouldn't have been in trouble!
This was the first time Wei Ziye had seen Chang 'an so submissive and aggrieved. He glanced at Chang' an coldly and sneered,""I only know that…you are indeed meddling in other people's business!”
Wei Ziye's apathetic look really stung Chang 'an. How could a person be so indifferent?! Chang An no longer looked down on Wei Ziye. Instead, he went to move a stool and sat opposite Wei Ziye.
There was only a desk in the middle. Chang An stared at Wei Ziye with a pair of watery eyes." Are you really going to sit back and do nothing?”
Wei Ziye remained silent and looked at Chang 'an without saying a word. He found it interesting and did not want to agree to Chang 'an's request. He just did not want to agree to help Chang' an settle things so quickly. He just wanted to see if she had any other ways to deal with him.
Chang An looked at Wei Ziye's silent appearance and naturally thought that Wei Ziye did not want to help her and was unwilling to get into trouble because of her. Chang An pursed her lips." Alright!”
Wei Ziye still did not understand what Chang 'an meant when she suddenly said the word " okay ". Chang' an's next sentence was," It doesn't matter if you're not willing to help me. At most, I'll just go home!" Father will definitely help me settle it. If it doesn't work, my brother will come back in two days. When the time comes, he will definitely help me without a word!”
Chang 'an's arrogant appearance made Wei Ziye feel both amused and angry. Since he had a family to rely on, why did he have to stay here and say so many things to ask for his help?
"Alright! Since you can ask your father and brother for help, why do you have to persuade me to help you?”
Wei Ziye's indifference disappointed Chang 'an. She had thought that he would help her no matter what, but now it seemed that she was really wrong.
Chang 'an's eyes were filled with disappointment, and Wei Ziye's heart tightened. He did not expect Chang' an to be disappointed, and he did not expect him to feel…uncomfortable because of Chang 'an's disappointment.
"Humph!" Chang An sneered." Why do you have to say that about me? If you didn't ask me to go to the royal study to look for books, I wouldn't have encountered such a thing, right? Besides, did you plan this beforehand?”
Chang An looked into Wei Ziye's eyes seriously, as if he did not want to miss any changes. However, Chang An was obviously disappointed. Wei Ziye's eyes had always been so deep and calm, and there was no difference at all.
"What plan?" Wei Ziye stared at Chang 'an, unable to think of what else this woman could say.
"You clearly have so many servants to instruct, but you want me to go to the royal study alone to look for books? Didn't you plan this beforehand?"
He couldn't think too much about this matter. Once he thought too much about it, he would feel that it was more and more possible. But in fact, Wei Ziye didn't do this at all, right?
When Wei Ziye heard Chang 'an's words, he really felt that she was unreasonable. He leaned forward and casually placed his arm on the table. He looked at Chang' an's suspicious gaze and her eyes that were shining in the sunset.
" You're really unreasonable..." Wei Ziye leaned closer to Chang 'an." The truth is, only you can go in there. Although I have servants here, they can't enter the royal study. Don't you know this?"”
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