Perhaps Emperor Tongxu was worried that he was soft-hearted, or he was really disappointed. Emperor Tongxu did not read a word of the thousands-word letter from sinners.
Just like that, it burned out in that old hand, as if even the temperature of the flame could not be detected.
None of this matters anymore.
The highest place in the Forbidden Palace is called Jiangzi Pavilion, which means auspiciousness descends from the sky and purple energy comes from the east.
Jiangzi Pavilion is ninety-nine feet high. Standing on the high place, the whole view of Shengjing can be seen.
Shen Yu stood upstairs, but she didn't feel like the dust had settled in her heart at all.
She missed her father and Yan Liangguan.
But even though she was standing so high, she still couldn't see Yanliang Pass, and she couldn't even tell which mansion was Shen's mansion.
"Beilin Prince's Mansion is over there." Someone suddenly said in the darkness.
"Who?!" Shen Yu shouted sharply and pressed Yin Feng on her waist.
She stood here for so long without noticing anyone.
There was a rustling sound in the darkness, and a figure leaned over the fence and sat down on King Wu.
Shen Yu took a closer look and immediately bowed and saluted, "Your Majesty."
"No courtesy." Li Zhaonian stood up and walked over. A faint smell of alcohol came with the wind.
"Over there." He raised his hand and pointed in a direction and said, "That's the Beilin Palace."
Shen Yu knew that Li Zhaonian knew that she was a daughter, but she had never used it to threaten her, or even had a conversation with her. The meeting was just a routine courtesy.
"Do you want to leave the palace?" Li Zhaonian asked.
Shen Yu said: "Back to the prince, I don't mean to be humble."
Li Zhaonian didn't seem to care about her answer. He looked at her and smiled, leaning on the railing and sticking his head out.
The wind surged from Jiangzi Pavilion, blowing his hair all over the sky.
"I also want to fly out." He looked into the distance and said, "I once thought that it would be great if I was not born in the royal family. I could travel to the West Sea as an official and visit tourist attractions."
"But then I thought about it, if I hadn't been born into the royal family, I would have been born into troubled times. It might be difficult to even have a full stomach. You see, everyone in this world is in a dilemma."
He reached too far, and Shen Yu was afraid that he would fall, so she reminded him: "Your Majesty, it's windy here, so it's better to go back and rest."
Li Zhaonian seemed to be really drunk. He looked back at her with a confused look in his eyes, "Oh, I'm fine."
Shen Yu thought for a while, then turned around and prepared to go downstairs to call someone.
"Don't go." Li Zhaonian said, "I won't dance."
He sat back on King Wu's bed, looked at Shen Yu and said, "The weather is going to change. You should leave as quickly as possible. The further away the better."
Shen Yu's heart skipped a beat, wondering if Li Zhaonian meant something.
The crown prince has not yet been established, and now Qin King Li Zhaonian and Qi King Li Yanchang are fighting in separate courts.
Li Zhaonian clearly had no idea about the throne, but he was pushed to that position by everyone.
A common drama in the rotation of the old and the new is that the parties are united against the different parties and counterattack.
Perhaps he had foreseen the fight that would follow.
"Shigure." Li Zhaoyoung shouted softly.
Shen Yu: "The humble position is here."
Li Zhaonian looked into the distance, "This mountain and river is too heavy. Whether it rises or falls, everything is determined. You...you...don't get sucked into this whirlpool."
Shen Yu took a gentle breath, and she was convinced that Li Zhaonian was asking her to save her life.
Whether she was telling the truth while drunk or not, she should be grateful for the reminder.
She recalled what she heard from Emperor Tongxu when she sneaked into the palace that night. He said that Zhao Nian was benevolent and if he was born in the Taiping Year, he would definitely become a good emperor.
But such a person as bright as the breeze and the bright moon was born in the wrong place.
Shen Yu said: "Where is the prince? Isn't the prince leaving?"
"I can't leave." Li Zhaonian said with a smile: "I was born in the royal family, and I can't help myself since I was born. I am in a whirlpool and can't get out."
Li Zhaonian flicked his sleeves and the wine bottle that King Wu was leaning on fell to the ground. He stood up and went downstairs. He walked to the steps and turned back, "You must remember what I said."
Shen Yu was sitting on the Jiangzi Pavilion. She remembered the direction Li Zhaonian pointed just now. She saw Beilin Palace in that direction.
It has been nearly a month since she wrote to Beilin, but there has been no movement or reply. I wonder if King Beilin received her letter. Could it have been intercepted by Xie Tingzhou?
She immediately gave up the idea. If the letter was intercepted by Xie Tingzhou, it would not be as calm as it is now, and she might become very angry.
Shen Yu sat in Jiangzi Pavilion all night, and then came down from upstairs when the sky was bright.
The palace people who were coming and going in the palace alley were so busy that they stepped aside and saluted when Shen Yu passed by.
“Don't worry, adults.”
"Yeah." Shen Yu took a look and said, "With so many things, what are you giving away?"
As the chief minister in front of the palace, the safety of the forbidden palace is her life, so she needs to pay attention to any movement.
The eunuch said: "Sir, the Wanshou Festival will be in a few days. These are all prepared for the Wanshou Banquet."
"It's Wanshou Festival." Shen Yu murmured.
It turns out that the Longevity Festival is approaching, and there is no doubt that this should be the last Longevity Banquet for Emperor Tongxu.
No wonder local officials have come to Beijing one after another, and she has been so busy these days that she has forgotten about it.
The Forbidden Palace, which had been depressed for half a month, became lively on the day of the Longevity Banquet.
Emperor Tongxu was wearing a crown robe, which made him much more energetic than when he was sitting at his desk under the lamp every night.
"Let's have a party."
Emperor Tongxu seemed to be happy. Shen Yu knew why. He had just decided on the candidate for the crown prince last night.
Shao music played in the palace, and the eunuchs and maids began to pass the dishes around.
"Look at Shigure." Li Jifeng said: "Standing in front of my father, he is indeed quite imposing."
Xie Tingzhou raised his eyes while holding the cup. Shen Yu's eyes happened to sweep over him. She only stayed on him for a moment and then quickly moved away.
Half an hour later, Shen Yu changed her shift and went to the cleaning room. As soon as she walked out of the cleaning room, she stretched out a hand and took her into the side room.
Shen Yu didn't hide because she smelled Xie Tingzhou's scent in the alcohol, so she lowered her voice and said, "You're being ridiculous."
"I miss you so much." Xie Tingzhou stared into her eyes, "You haven't left the palace for three days."
Shen Yu explained, "The longevity banquet needs to be scheduled, and the palace defenses need to be adjusted. I'm too busy, so I can go back tonight."
"It's useless to go back." Xie Tingzhou suddenly paused and heard someone passing by outside the door. He waited until the person was far away before continuing: "Your brother will be watching you when you go back, and you can't even touch him with a finger."
Shen Yu stepped up and whispered in his ear: "There's a long way to go. It's not easy to convince my brother."
Her ears were numbed by her faint breath. Xie Tingzhou turned his head and kissed her temples.
He didn't dare to let himself kiss her, fearing that someone would notice something strange when she went out later.
Shen Yu still had to be on duty and couldn't leave for too long, so she left first and returned to the banquet after about half a stick of incense.
Halfway through the banquet, Emperor Tongxu felt a little out of sorts.
The bell buzzed, and before the lingering sound disappeared, all the officials at the table fell silent, all looking at the dragon throne in eager anticipation.
Emperor Tongxu said in the lingering sound, "Declare the decree."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Defu took out a bright yellow imperial edict.
All the officials knelt down and fell on the ground. They had foreseen that this edict meant that Zhou Dynasty would appoint the next prince.
Everyone's hearts were aroused, wondering who could become the common master of the world, King Qin or King Qi.
