Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 320: The Grand Assembly—Why Haven’t You Let Them Through Yet!

Chapter 320: Chapter 320: The Grand Assembly—Why Haven’t You Let Them Through Yet!

"Keep a close watch, the master said that woman is very useful. Don’t let her escape!"

Just as Long Yue and Li Qingmu were about to observe the terrain one more time before leaving, the gate of the courtyard opened. Two bearded men staggered out drunkenly, followed by a young man with short whiskers.

The young man, slightly disdainful, looked at the two as they stumbled under a big tree and vomited fiercely. He frowned and reminded them.

"Hehe, don’t worry, we’ve got this place under control. With the two of us guarding, who would dare come? We’ll take them down... hiccup..."

One of the vomiting men smiled, somewhat ingratiatingly, after vomiting for a while.

The young man with short whiskers snorted lightly and turned back.

Long Yue and Li Qingmu, hiding in the bushes, were delighted after hearing this.

These words meant the princess would remain here and not be taken away, giving them a chance!

The two did not stay to avoid attracting attention and quickly headed back.

Upon returning, they recounted everything they’d seen to Qi Jingyu and Shi Qin. Everyone sat together to analyze the situation.

"Princess Nian Ci won’t be moved; things are much easier. We can divide our forces." Qi Jingyu stood up, hands behind his back, pacing in the room.

"Li Qingmu, accompany me to the palace in two days during the grand court assembly to protect Grandpa! As for Long Yue, you take a detachment of Cao Family Army to rescue Princess Nian Ci! Remember, be invisible and don’t let them detect anything!"

"Give me Maoqiu!"

Long Yue requested.

"No problem!"

Qi Jingyu replied, raising his head slightly, looking confident. Li Qingmu watched him silently, making the little guy feel uncomfortable: "Why are you staring at me? Is there a problem with the action plan?"

Li Qingmu: "Have you found a solution to the Nanyang Shixin Fruit Tree we discussed last time, Young Prince?"

Uh...

Qi Jingyu’s face turned red as he looked at him, frustrated. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

He had truly forgotten about it, but couldn’t you hint at it instead of outright saying it? Don’t I deserve some dignity?

But since it was mentioned, Qi Jingyu could only retort in anger: "Of course, I have thought of it, and I’ll go find Mr. Duanmu for the antidote later!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Qingmu waved his hand gently, and Huanhuan, who was behind Long Yue, immediately stepped out and soon returned with a tray in her hand.

The tray carried a wooden box and a large bowl of tea leaves.

"This is Mr. Duanmu’s Baicao Pill, an antidote for all poisons, and Mingjing Tea, which can mitigate the Heart-devouring Fruit Tree’s toxins."

Qi Jingyu’s eyes widened in shock, then he was too upset to speak.

If you already had it all figured out, why did you ask me? Were you intentionally trying to embarrass me? You are too unfair, and I even call you Uncle!

"I’ll disguise myself as your guard, and we’ll enter the palace together. If possible, I’ll act when the time is right."

"Good!"

Afterwards, the group discussed specific action details one more time before heading back separately.

Back in her room, Long Yue thought of Cao Xiao: "I’ll have A Shao accompany me."

Long Yue recalled what Consort Xue said that day, calling Cao Xiao a man of the wild with no achievements, which was deeply hurtful. Long Yue felt indignant.

The little brother-in-law might have been emotionally slow, but he was a good person, obedient and compliant. Observe, Grandpa instructed him not to make trouble outside to avoid bringing trouble to the Cao Family, and he genuinely refrained from going out, spending his days in the General Mansion.

Where can one find such a sincere person?

So she planned to take this opportunity to earn him some credit, preventing that Consort Xue from looking down on him.

Li Qingmu noticed his wife’s little thoughts, chuckled softly, then reached out, embraced her, and planted a firm kiss on her smooth cheek.

"Rest, gather your energy these two days!"

"Okay."

Two days later, on August 15, the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The streets were decorated with lanterns, people were bustling about, carriages of exquisite luxury shuttled past, occasionally revealing heads peeking out to view the lively scene outside.

At the gate of the palace, a group of ministers waited early for the gates to open and enter in file.

Every festival, the court would hold a grand court assembly, discussing not only national affairs but largely rewarding ministers, providing condolence, and hosting foreign guests.

Today was the day to greet Liang Country Envoy, and everyone dressed exceptionally grand, not merely as an attitude but to announce their country’s dignity; they dared not slacken.

Many officials were to attend the grand court assembly, all officials from the capital, seventh-rank and above, had to attend, though it didn’t include penalized officials.

Meaning Li Qingmu, previously reprimanded by the Emperor to stay home for reflection, wouldn’t be allowed back in Upper Court, let alone attend the court assembly without the Emperor’s permission.

Yet today, he still came, following behind Qi Jingyu, disguised as a guard, slightly bowing his head to avoid detection.

A guard was beside him, as was Zifeng, while Qingming, being proficient in Qinggong, had already joined Long Yue to rescue the true Da Liang Princess Nianxi.

Being an Imperial Grandson, no one could question Qi Jingyu’s two guards accompanying him, but they were slightly intercepted at the palace gate.

This Imperial Grandson had lived in Jiangling County since birth, hence rarely recognized in Shengjing City, and Qi Jingyu’s presence was discreetly noted, hard to trace.

Previously Pei Jinheng paid attention to him, but later only confirmed his friendship with Li Qingmu and left it at that.

Qi Jingyu walked proudly, head raised slightly, never having achieved much in Shengjing City, awaiting this rare opportunity to shine at last.

Today’s battle would be fierce, but it would determine whether Prince Lingjiang’s branch could catch the Emperor’s favor and swiftly ascend, genuinely participating in the Crown Prince rivalry!

Qi Yun’s thinking was simple, favoring brutal and fatal methods; anyone disobeying imperial orders was killed without forgiveness!

Thus, he held a firm grip on the army and incited Princes to vie for the Crown Prince position, remaining aloof while in truth, who became Emperor was solely his decision!

Once genuinely endorsed by Qi Yun, his power would swiftly expand, encompassing the court.

What Qi Jingyu fought for was truly the Emperor’s trust!

"Halt, who are you, may I see your identity papers?"

Most guards recognized the officials, but there would always be some obscure sixth or seventh-ranked ones, whose presence was so faint they were easily forgotten, hence smaller-ranked ones typically offered identity papers for verification before entering.

Qi Jingyu, looking thirteen or fourteen, was unfamiliar; who would believe he’s an official? Hence he was decisively stopped outside the palace gate.

"Insolent!"

Shi Qin, accompanying as a maid, immediately reprimanded upon witnessing the guard’s rudeness, and displayed a golden seal.

"The Princely Heir of Prince Lingjiang, mind your manners!"

Princes granted fiefdoms generally couldn’t return to the capital without the Emperor’s orders, but Qi Jingyu exploited a loophole; being an Imperial Grandson, he didn’t fall under this category.

The guards at the gate were conflicted, they’d heard of Prince Lingjiang twenty years ago moving to Jiangling County’s southern regions for appointment, not returning for years; he supposedly had a Princely Heir... probably, but crucially they didn’t recognize him!

Yet, the golden seal was genuine!

So should they let him pass or not?

Such hesitation dragged on for a while; Qi Jingyu impatiently snapped, "I have never seen Grandpa since birth. Today is Mid-Autumn Festival, a time of reunion, is it wrong for me to visit Grandpa? Grandpa is wise and mighty, seeing me would surely bring joy. Blocking my way, once Grandpa gets wind of this, he’d want you to pay dearly!"

"Perhaps, I suppose I should report..."

Just as the guard intended to notify, a sharp voice sounded behind him: "The Imperial Grandson is here to celebrate. Hurry and let him through!"