Chapter 820: Chapter 488: A Touch of Green atop Jingtai’s Head (Part 2)
It seems Jiang He gave her a promise.
“Thank you very much this ti.”
After the Daoist nun left, Li Hongshuang looked at Chen Yuan and said.
“Lovers eventually beco family. Brother Jiang has treated well, and so has Sister-in-law. Naturally, I am delighted to see you two no longer suffering from the pain of longing.”
Chen Yuan gave a faint smile.
This was true, and he was genuinely happy to see it, although, of course, it started with Jiang He’s acceptance, otherwise, he wouldn’t ddle in other people’s affairs.
“I will rember this kindness, as I said before, if you encounter any difficulties in the Capital in the future, do co and find ,
the old man still holds so sway.”
Li Hongshuang smiled.
Chen Yuan nodded to express his gratitude.
However, he recalled what his uncle had once told him in Chen Family Village, that when the forr Chu fell, Li Kuangxiu and the Great Governor of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, Gu Tianqiong, played a significant role.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t have reached such high positions, and they were evidently staunch supporters of the Sima Family, so if he were to rise in the future, conflict would be inevitable.
He understood this point very clearly.
After so small talk, Chen Yuan got up to take his leave and went straight to the Eastern Imperial City Bureau. Last night, after visiting Zhang Yantong, the Grandmaster who temporarily took his position left.
Today was the day for him to officially resu his duties.
Everything was the sa as before, following the steps of patrolling and guarding. On his first day back in office, Chen Yuan gathered several Vice Envoys to inquire about the events during that period.
And this ti, no one dared to act recklessly like Yang Hucheng. Even Mu Xiu hurriedly ca to pay respects to Chen Yuan.
Reporting every detail of the past happenings, the acting Grandmaster knew his place, being a master from the Zhang Xi faction and aware that Chen Yuan was one of them, thus mostly being a figurehead, with most powers still held by the Vice Envoys, led by Tao Qingyuan.
After chatting, they congratulated Chen Yuan on reaching the twenty-first position on the Fengyun List, expressing their admiration for his deeds in Shuzhou, and so on…
After sorting out the affairs of the Eastern Imperial City Bureau, Chen Yuan returned to the Earl’s residence. This ti, Fourth Prince Sima Ke did not send soone to deliver an invitation but visited personally.
The steward of the Chen Residence did not dare to neglect, nor dared to refuse him at the door as before, but instead invited him into the residence while hurriedly sending soone to notify Chen Yuan.
Sima Ke looked much more haggard compared to before, lacking the forr spirited appearance, even his smiles seed forced. Upon seeing Chen Yuan enter, he stood up hurriedly and cupped his hands saying:
“Envoy Chen, it’s been a long ti.”
Chen Yuan assessed Sima Ke and nodded slightly:
“It has indeed been a long ti since we last t, Your Highness. What brings you to the Chen Residence today?”
“You all may leave.”
Sima Ke instructed the guards beside him.
Once they left, only the two of them remained in the room. Sima Ke spoke sincerely:
“I was impulsive before, dissatisfied with Envoy Chen over an uncle who violated laws and discipline. I have reflected on this for a long ti in the palace,
and today I ca to apologize to Envoy Chen.”
“Your Highness is too serious.”
Chen Yuan smiled and ordered two cups of Spiritual Tea to be served.
Seeing Chen Yuan’s tone of courtesy yet distance, Sima Ke bit his lip and said in a low voice:
“When I went to the palace earlier, my mother concubine had already inford of everything, although… it’s difficult to accept. After thinking for a long ti,
I’ve co to terms, and I will not stand in your way.”
Chen Yuan furrowed his brow. What did Sima Ke an by this?
Why is it so cryptic?
What had Noble Consort Yang previously told him?
What does not obstruct an?
He sipped so Spiritual Tea without showing any reaction and directly asked:
“What does Your Highness an by this?”
Sima Ke was taken aback. Can such matters be laid bare?
Could it be that Chen Yuan was still dissatisfied with him and wanted to humiliate him through this?
It shouldn’t be like this, as it’s said Chen Yuan is broad-minded. Chen Yuan’s question directly interrupted Sima Ke’s next words.
After a long pause, he continued:
“Envoy Chen, you and I are now people on the sa side. I ca here to resolve past grievances, and henceforth,
I need Envoy Chen’s support. Rest assured, if Envoy Chen finds it inconvenient, when necessary…. I… I can find an excuse to ask my mother to leave the palace.”
“Hmm???”
The confusion in Chen Yuan’s gaze thickened.
What was Sima Ke talking about?
Before he could say more, Sima Ke abruptly spoke again:
“These words shouldn’t be spoken by , but I want to remind Envoy Chen; currently, the Emperor is in his pri and hasn’t aged, but he hasn’t visited the harem for many years,
so be cautious, otherwise… we all will commit the capital cri of beheading.”
Having said this, Sima Ke exhaled a long breath. He had already hinted to his mother about it and had a clear asure in mind, but Chen Yuan was different,
being young and impetuous. If he made any siblings for himself, they would be dood.
This must be prevented.
As long as Chen Yuan understood, with his cultivation level, he could certainly prevent the birth of children.
Since it could no longer be stopped, he might as well accept it calmly, and now… he figured it out, thinking his mother must have too… long ago…
Moreover, Chen Yuan just so happened to be an insightful person.
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