"This place is really interesting. There's even a talent show to enjoy. It's really worth the price.”The hotpot that Bai Yao had eaten was several times cheaper than the music hotpot, and that was with the messy music.
"Talent show?" Luo Shen shook his head and explained. This was not something that the owner of the restaurant had invited. There was a rule here that if Liu Shang's poems, zither playing, dance, and so on were appreciated by the guests in the restaurant, they would have a free meal. Therefore, many people who did not have money came here to try. If they succeeded, not only would they have a good meal, but they would also be famous. When I came in just now, the few scholars sitting there probably wanted to try their luck, but today they met a strong enemy and left dejectedly.”
"I see. It's really a wonderful place.”Bai Yao liked it even more when she heard that.
While they were talking, the man who played the flute had served the food and wine. He drank a few glasses of wine and tasted every dish. The crowd watching him gradually dispersed. Suddenly, he took off his mask and someone screamed.
Bai Yao could see his face from where she was standing. She thought to herself,'He's just a handsome man. What's the point of shouting? Could it be that all these handsome men have been taken to the palace, and a slightly good-looking man is being pursued like this?'
Luo Shen pulled Bai Yao's sleeve without batting an eyelid. His expression was a little solemn as he said in a low voice,"Young Master, it's time to go." Then, he led Bai Yao and the others away from the man. A group of hurried soldiers brushed past them. It seemed like they were going to the restaurant.
Luo Shen heaved a sigh of relief when they were a little further away. He said,"Young Master, do you know who that person was?”
Bai Yao shook her head. Shen Yanxi continued,""Young Master, have you forgotten? him... You may have seen him before because he was young and old.”Due to Luo Shen's presence, Shen Yanxi didn't say anything.
Bai Yao was even more confused. After all, she had just written an outline and some intermittent details about Lou Chen and Nalan Baiyao. After going through it, Bai Yao realized that there were too many things she didn't know."Tell me."
Luo Shen said," Five years ago, he failed to assassinate the empress. He left behind a message saying that he would return in five years. I didn't expect him to have the guts to come back."”
Assassination? Although Bai Yao didn't have these memories, she knew how serious the matter was. Night Kill knew that he was so famous, but he still played the flute in front of everyone and even took off his mask. It was obvious how arrogant he was.
"Is he very powerful?"
"Of course. Five years ago, he was only in his prime, but he dared to enter the palace with his accomplices and threatened to take…The empress's life. Although the assassination failed and he was seriously injured, and his accomplices were all killed, he still managed to escape and left those words behind.”Shen Yanxi's expression was very solemn.
Bai Yao felt that she was dressed at the wrong time. Tang Xue was suppressing her on the left, Nalan Baiyao was coveting her on the right, and now there was an extremely powerful assassin. How many things had Nalan Baiqiong done?
After bidding farewell to Luo Shen, Bai Yao quietly returned to the palace, changed her clothes, and came out from a remote place. The attendant who received her told her that the Empress Dowager was heading to Asahi Palace, scaring Bai Yao into running all the way. At least she managed to sneak into the bedroom through the secret door before the Empress Dowager. She pretended to have just woken up and called the maidservant to undress her.
Tang Xue was already waiting outside.
Bai Yao washed up and went out to see her. Tang Jinchuan was also there. Tang Xue blew at the tea in her hand and said with a fake smile,""Your Majesty has really calmed down. BenGong sees that Your Majesty really doesn't go to any palace. Even that Dong You who was especially doted on a few days ago doesn't care.”
"It's all thanks to mother's guidance. With mother around, it's the country's great fortune.”Bai Yao and Tang Xue had a round of business bragging. These days, Bai Yao had done more and more things in the morning court. Tang Xue's gaze was fixed behind her, but she did not stand opposite Bai Yao.
From Tang Xue's point of view, Bai Yao becoming virtuous was not completely useless. At least it proved that the Water Empress could indeed stand shoulder to shoulder with the previous emperors. Tang Xue's efforts to allow Nalan Baiqiong to ascend the throne was not entirely out of selfishness.
As long as Bai Yao didn't touch her power, it wouldn't be a big deal even if Bai Yao did something. After all, Nalan Baiyao was also eager to make a move. Compared to her, Nalan Baiqiong, who had been favored by Tang Xue since she was young, was naturally a better candidate.
Nalan Baiqiong was going to have a child sooner or later, so she still had a chance to suppress her.
Therefore, Tang Xue smiled gently and said," I heard that the wealthy merchants in the disaster area have all given up their pockets to help. Qiong 'er should also take the lead to take out some things from the private treasury. Mother thinks that it's better to hold a small banquet and invite the dignitaries in the Imperial City to take out some things.”
"Didn't you say that you've already donated it?" Bai Yao asked.
Tang Xue snorted coldly, her tone sharp,""Qiong-er is too easy to fool. Doesn't mother know their family background? Then what was donated? Do you think I'm a beggar?"
Bai Yao was indeed easier to fool than Tang Xue. Hearing her words, she thought that since she was already shamelessly crying that she could not donate much, even if she held another banquet, it would be useless. There might be a bunch of people who would not come. Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind and she blurted out,"Mother, why don't we hold an auction?”
"Auction?" Tang Xue was puzzled.
Since she had already said it, it was useless to bite her tongue. Bai Yao explained in detail,"Your daughter is thinking that since they are not willing to donate, why not exchange things for money? They are also very rare in the Left and Right Palace, so find something especially special. It is best to buy something that will make them feel honored but not beneficial to the Palace.”
Tang Xue frowned and thought for a while before asking,""If no one buys it, wouldn't it be embarrassing?”
Bai Yao thought for a moment and replied,"That's why we need to find a few smart people to pick out something that they will like, and then arrange a few helpers inside..." A few people helped to bid, raise the price, and say something to provoke them. Humans love to follow the trend, especially women. They are born with a desire to shop. They will definitely throw a lot of money in a moment of passion."
Although Tang Xue didn't fully understand Bai Yao's words, she understood 70 - 80% of them. After thinking about it, she felt that it was feasible. She couldn't help but narrow her eyes at Bai Yao."Qiong 'er is really getting smarter. Mother actually didn't know that Qiong' er had such exquisite thoughts.”
Bai Yao sighed inwardly and said sincerely,""Mother, in the past, your daughter was blinded by power. However, looking at the stench of wine and meat in this vermilion gate and the frozen bones on the road, your daughter is really worried. Her mother had personally supported Qiong 'er to become the Emperor. Qiong' er was very terrified, but she knew that it was useless to escape. It was not terrible to make mistakes, but it was terrible to not dare to correct them. Qiong 'er did not want to be recorded in history after her death. She was the first empress who founded the country, and she also had to bear the eternal infamy. Her daughter wanted to do something within her power. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."
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