The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
Chapter 158
After the morning court was over, Pei Zhang Xi went to see Emperor Pei An Long to report on the alleged conspiracy that endangered the Queen Mother's safety. Actually, Pei Zhang Xi who is no longer the head of the Yunguang bureau has no right or obligation to settle this case. Yet it seemed that aside from her and Lu Jing Yu no one had the desire even such conjecture. Or maybe they have it but are reluctant to interfere.
"What do you think Dad. All actions are ready. If you agree, I'll immediately ask my men to act." Pei Zhang Xi asked after he said his conjecture.
"Huf.... I know this matter is not as simple as it is on the surface. Nor do I believe there will be anyone capable of endangering mother in plotting her conspiracy. Among all the people in this palace, perhaps other than my father, I was the most disappointed and saddened. However, we cannot act hastily at this time."
"Father's right. That's why I came here to ask for an opinion. The invitation has been spread since a while ago. Emissaries from other kingdoms would also have been on their way. I have even received word that Crown Prince Shixian, Xian Zi Xuan and princess Xian Mu Xuan have reached the capital this afternoon. If there is chaos in the palace when the Coronation Ceremony is implemented, we will not have the face to face other kingdoms in the future."
"For now the most important thing is to keep the mother's condition stable. Just make sure your wife won't let us down and is able to do her job well."
On the other side of the capital's market, in an alley beside one of the quiet herbal shops, was, Pei Shi Liang grumbled as he accompanied Lu Jing Yu in search of the herbal ingredients needed for the follow-up of the Suri mother's treatment. Lu Jing Yu did not know his name in this world. But as he explained his form and characteristics, everyone also did not know him. That was why he went to look for her personally. But already some herbal stores he went to but he did not get it.
"Please forgive us Your Majesty. We really don't have anything like His Majesty said."
"Sister-in-law, we've almost surrounded the capital. Still can't find what you want?" Pei Shi Liang was worried that Lu Jing Yu would get tired. His sister had given him the task of looking after his sister-in-law. If something happened to Lu Jing Yu under her escort like fainting from exhaustion perhaps, her brother would definitely scold her. Or worse, her brother would forbid her to stay away from Lu Jing Yu and his handsome niece. He would not be able to bear such punishment.
"Yet. Of all the shops we went to, they didn't have it." Lu Jing Yu said as she continued walking. Ignoring his sister-in-law who was constantly grumbling. His eyes did not stop moving looking towards the merchant stalls opening his wares on both sides of the road. Hope to find what he's looking for.
"The day is getting late. How about we rest first. If you knew you were exhausted, she would definitely punish me." Pei Shi Liang really did not want to if that happened.
"Mr princess is right Her Majesty. We'd better rest before we continue." It was not only Pei Shi Liang who had the same thought. Xiao Bei was like that too. Before they exited the palace, Pei Zhang Xi did not stop warning the two of them to guard Lu Jing Yu.
Seeing the two people following him continue to urge him, Lu Jing Yu was finally only able to give up. "Poooh... Alright. We'll rest for lunch. Only then do we continue again."
Since Lu Jing Yu came escorted by the palace soldiers, of course his arrival to a place always attracted attention. Lu Jing Yu was already famous before marrying Pei Zhang Xi and became an Empress due to her bad reputation. Yet at this moment they had even almost forgotten the bad image they had built for Lu Jing Yu as time went by where Lu Jing Yu had proven herself.
In the past they were also not much involved or saw firsthand how Lu Jing Yu who was said to have a bad temper and liked to tease men. They just look from afar and hear from other people's mouths about it. So at this time when they were all paying attention to Lu Jing Yu at her every action, they concluded that what was in the past was just baseless rumors.
"Hey watch as you walk." The screams of a woman made everyone who was watching Lu Jing Yu who had entered the most famous restaurant in the capital shocked. Because a girl accidentally hit Pei Shi Liang who was walking beside Lu Jing Yu. However it seemed like the girl's previous target was Lu Jing Yu if Pei Shi Liang didn't quickly confront her.
The girl did not expect at all if Pei Shi Liang would block himself for Lu Jing Yu as rumors said that the younger sister closest to Pei Zhang Xi was actually no match for Lu Jing Yu and had a conflict with her. So even though he saw Pei Shi Liang together with Lu Jing Yu, he was not afraid to look for trouble with her. So as he failed as he pretended to unintentionally push Lu Jing Yu and instead push Pei Shi Liang instead, he felt worried.
"Daughter, forgive Servant. Servant really didn't do it." The girl looked at Pei Shi Liang begging for mercy.
Pei Shi Liang squinted his eyes in remembrance of the identity of the girl in front of him who seemed familiar. It seems like he's seen it somewhere. Then as he managed to recall the identity of the girl, he snorted in annoyance. This girl was the daughter of Minister He who liked Pei Zhang Xi. Several times this girl tried to approach him just to ask him some things about Pei Zhang Xi. However he was not stupid enough to give this girl what she wanted from him.
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