Long Yue first was startled, then delighted: "A Mu, are you saying it’s true? Let tell you, I just got news that the Emperor..."
A small mouth was suddenly covered by a large hand, Li Qingmu leaned forward, and gently whispered in her ear: "Be careful, the walls have ears, I know this!"
Li Qingmu actually knows the Emperor is alright?
Then, this matter is decided!
Her eyebrows and eyes filled with joy, she stepped forward and hugged him: "A Mu, we must act tomorrow. So is there a plan?"
"Listen to ." Li Qingmu glanced around, quickly locking the doors and windows.
"Tomorrow is the new Emperor’s ascension ceremony, all ministers will attend, especially those treacherous officials. They will definitely be present, and that’s when we can capture them all in one go! But, before that, we must first rescue the palace concubines and the Princes!"
"I understand, tomorrow’s task is heavy, is there anything I can help with?"
"Tomorrow, you go rescue Prince Lingjiang and Consort Li, while I will go save Mr. Cui and the others detained in the Heavenly Prison. But the prerequisite is to ensure your own safety!"
"Alright, I understand!"
"Tomorrow, the new Emperor’s ascension will ring ninety-nine morning bells, representing the new supre’s succession. When the bells sound, we take action! And we only have that window to strike, because that is when everyone has to kneel down to welco the new Emperor, and the guards will be the most relaxed!"
That’s understandable, as everyone kneels with their heads to the ground, the field of view drastically shrinks, making it much easier to act.
"A Mu..."
Long Yue saw that Li Qingmu was about to leave after speaking, feeling a bit unwilling for his departure.
The action tomorrow will surely be perilous, but he is still injured, what if he gets hurt again, wouldn’t it be an injury on top of injury?
Seeing the little woman’s pitiful appearance, Li Qingmu felt warmth in his heart, going over to hug her.
The two embraced for a long ti before letting go.
"Rest well, so you have the energy to fight tomorrow!"
"Mm!"
Long Yue watched as Li Qingmu disappeared past the window, returning to her bed, covering herself with the quilt to sleep.
Tomorrow’s action is bound to be a hard battle, saying one isn’t anxious is impossible, but no matter how perilous, they must walk this step together.
She didn’t ponder how to act tomorrow but chose to empty her thoughts, to sleep well, so she has the energy to fight tomorrow.
"Cock-a-doodle-doo—"
A rooster’s crow startled people awake from sleep, Long Yue slowly opened her eyes, looking at the sunlight pouring through the window.
Today’s weather is good, after all, it is the ascension ceremony, the Observatory must have calculated it, so there wouldn’t be a mistake.
Long Yue, as usual, got dressed, washed up, and went to the front yard to have breakfast with the palace maids.
Breakfast wasn’t readily available, but needed to be snatched, those weak and useless ones found it hard to grab sothing to eat.
Luckily, Long Yue followed behind Duan Yun’er, easily grabbing a few at buns.
Compared to at buns, Long Yue preferred to eat stead buns, but there wasn’t the condition here.
After reluctantly eating breakfast, Long Yue followed Duan Yun’er, slightly lowering her head, looking very obedient.
"Everyone, perk up. Today is the new Emperor’s ascension ceremony, whoever dares to nap at the ceremony will be dealt with later!"
Duan Yun’er shouted sternly, and those palace maids who wanted to sleep imdiately perked up, each with renewed vigor.
"Aunt, previously I also worked at the Imperial Palace, considering I’ve witnessed big scenes before, so I should remain calm, but now seeing the court full of officials and countless palace attendants, suddenly my heart is flustered. Aunt, you’re really amazing, facing such a big scene, you remain unchanged!"
Long Yue shalessly flattered Duan Yun’er, giving her great pleasure, as she slightly nodded: "Then learn well!"
"Yes, I will definitely rember your teachings, Aunt!"
"What are you still doing here? Quickly go to the main hall, the ascension ceremony is about to begin."
Suddenly, a female official who seed to hold a higher rank appeared beside them, admonishing them.
Duan Yun’er was very displeased, she had just demonstrated in front of her followers, only to be scolded, she coldly responded: "Today is Your Majesty’s ascension ceremony, we will certainly be prompt, no need for Sister Lin to remind us!"
So this female official’s surna is "Lin."
Long Yue initially didn’t bother with this female official, as she couldn’t trouble her directly, it was clear that the two won were vying.
However, Sister Lin suddenly pointed at her: "You, you, and you, co with !"
Lady Lin pointed randomly, but she selected Long Yue.
Long Yue was startled, thinking to herself that this was unfavorable, if she stayed by Duan Yun’er’s side, she could use the relationship to sneak out in the great hall, but following this stranger, it would be tough to leave and act.
But now she knew she couldn’t resist, resisting would indicate she has a guilty conscience.
Therefore, she looked apologetically at Duan Yun’er.
"Aunt, I’m afraid I won’t be able to serve you for a while, I’m going over now."
Long Yue said this with great discomfort, making Duan Yun’er pity her, she said: "Sister Lin, this girl is my disciple, I’m teaching her work, there are plenty of others here, can’t you pick another?"
Suddenly, Lady Lin’s face turned cold: "Duan Yun’er, do you think you’ve beco conceited after just becoming a female official? Isn’t she just a lowly servant, wanting to be passed around? Hmph, I took a liking to her, and I want her. What can you do?"
After speaking, she looked at her condescendingly, bossily.
Duan Yun’er was shaking with anger, her face turning blue, feeling utterly humiliated, especially in front of her people!
It’s like she’ll never be able to lift her head and be soone upright moving forward!
But, despite her anger, Duan Yun’er had to make a choice.
A higher-ranked official has authority, this female official held two ranks above her, if she dared to defy her, she’d face brutal consequences.
Duan Yun’er’s heart felt heavy, yet she had to appear respectful: "Sister Lin, you’re joking, if you like this girl, take her, Xiao Tiao, follow Sister Lin’s lead well!"
Long Yue looked up, eyes sowhat disappointed and fearful, but she still reluctantly bowed to Duan Yun’er: "Aunt, I’m going now, please take care of yourself!"
Duan Yun’er nodded, she appreciated the loyal girl, yet compared to her own future and life, a close confidant was rely a small regret, not enough to cause a disturbance.
And so, Long Yue left Duan Yun’er and followed Lady Lin to the plaza.
By now, the sky had brightened, the plaza was filled with officials, and the palace maids and eunuchs all knelt on the ground, each cautious and frightened, hopeful and confused.
Long Yue followed Lady Lin to the edge of the plaza, Lady Lin gave a slight glance at the palace maids behind her: "The Emperor’s ascension should be grand, make sure those corners have people kneeling, do you understand?"
"Understood!"
"Alright, kneel down! Welco the new Emperor!"
Imdiately, these palace maids knelt in unison, Long Yue among them.
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