The news that the new emperor was preparing to pray for rain for the people spread everywhere.
It caused a commotion.
"Your Majesty also believes in such things?”
"If praying for rain was useful, the heavens would have rained long ago. The drought wouldn't have lasted so long!”
"The monarch has lost his virtue. This is the anger of the heavens. It's impossible for it to rain!”
"I'd like to see how the new emperor will end this.”
Many people were skeptical, and some even fanned the flames, looking like they were watching a good show.
However, there were also people who expressed their support and belief!
"The Imperial Astronomical Supervisor once prayed for rain and succeeded!”
"Your Majesty might be able to achieve your wish this time!”
"It seems that the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor's experts have divined that rain will fall soon!”
"We should believe in His Majesty!"
However, there were only a few supporters.
Many experienced farmers had observed that the drought would continue without any signs of rain.
With the Empress Dowager adding fuel to the fire and spreading rumors behind the scenes, many people went along with the flow and expressed deep suspicion.
The various vassals and lords were also paying attention to this matter.
"If the new emperor succeeds, his prestige will definitely soar!”
"However, praying for rain is illusory. I'm afraid there's not much hope!”
"If he fails, the new emperor's prestige will suffer a huge blow.”
There was no lack of capable people under these big shots.
There were guests who were skilled in geomancy and divination, but their answers were ambiguous.
He didn't dare to say if there would be rain next.
Most of the fortune-tellers even asserted that it would not rain for some time in the future!
……
In Yongning Palace.
The Empress Dowager summoned Lu Qingge.
"Mother summoned me, what is it?"
There was a faint smile on Lu Qingge's face, but his eyes were as calm as an ancient well.
There was also an imposing aura.
The Empress Dowager looked at the handsome but domineering man in front of her and felt a little dazed!
She couldn't believe that a person could change so much in such a short period of time!
At this moment, she was even more convinced that Lu Qingge had been pretending all along!
It was only after he ascended the throne and gradually grasped power that he completely revealed his edge.
"Qing Ge, aijia underestimated you in the past.”
"Originally this widow was very worried whether you could be a good emperor.”
The Empress Dowager's eyes flashed with a meaningful smile.
However, no matter how one looked at it, that smile was a little frightening!
"That is all thanks to Mother's teachings."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to achieve so much today.”
"But these results are nothing. Zhen still has many areas that are lacking and needs mother's advice and help.”
Lu Qingge said humbly.
Hearing this, a cold smile flashed across the Empress Dowager's beautiful eyes.
If Lu Qingge hadn't done so many big things recently, she would have believed it!
"Qing Ge, you still remember mother's kindness, this widow is very gratified.”
The Empress Dowager had no intention of exposing him.
In any case, everyone had their own ulterior motives!
"I heard that you are going to personally appear and pray for rain for the people.”
"Is this real or fake?"
The empress dowager probed.
"Of course it's true."
"If the drought continues, the tens of millions of people within the Imperial City will be in dire straits.”
"There are still people spreading rumors behind my back, maliciously slandering and slandering my reputation.”
"If I don't step forward, I'm afraid the people's resentment will accumulate and it might cause an even greater riot.”
"I don't know who the mastermind is. If I find out, I'll definitely punish her!”
Lu Qingge looked at the Empress Dowager meaningfully.
"Oh? There's actually such a thing?"
The Empress Dowager's beautiful face did not change at all.
"Could it be a spy sent by the enemy country?”
"The last time we rejected the marriage alliance with the East Parting Dynasty, perhaps it was them secretly taking revenge.”
Qing Ge, you have to be careful."
The empress dowager spoke with concern, but her eyes were cold.
"Many thanks for mother's concern."
"I am blessed by the heavens. Whoever wants to harm me will naturally cause trouble.”
Lu Qingge said calmly.
"Alright, let's get down to business."
"Qing Ge, are you sure you can pray for rain?”
"If you fail, your reputation will suffer an even greater blow!”
"I'm afraid that the long-standing resentment of the people will completely erupt.”
The empress dowager stared at Lu Qingge with a burning gaze.
She knew very well that praying for rain was completely dependent on the calculations of an expert.
The Great Gan Empire had the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor.
Among them, there was no lack of experts who were good at geomancy.
After the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor's calculations, there was a high chance of success.
However, the empress dowager had already asked many times, but the Imperial Astronomical Supervisor could not give a clear answer.
In other words, the probability of success in praying for rain was very low!
The Empress Dowager had summoned Lu Qingge this time to test his methods.
It was definitely not purely relying on praying for rain.
It was too childish!
"Mother, don't worry."
"As long as I sincerely pray for rain, I will definitely succeed.”
A mysterious smile appeared on Lu Qingge's face.
The empress dowager was stunned. She couldn't understand why Lu Qingge was so confident.
"Then aijia will wait and see."
"But let me say this first. If you can't succeed, this widow will use her own methods!”
"We can't let the influence continue to expand!”
The empress dowager's voice was cold and unquestionable.
"It will succeed."
"If mother has nothing else, zhen will go back first.”
Lu Qingge smiled confidently and turned to leave.
"Humph, bengong wants to see how you'll clean up the mess!”
The empress dowager's eyes turned cold as she watched Lu Qingge leave.
This time, she had to take advantage of the situation to suppress Lu Qingge and make him understand that it was impossible to fight with her!
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