Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1288 - 1294: Found Him (2)

Cai Wei said, "Imperial Mother must say this, and this concubine is helpless. Whatever it is, Imperial Mother, please do speak!"

Empress Dowager Mo said, "I heard the list for the Autumn Hunt with the Emperor in a couple of days has been finalized, yet Yu’er is not on it. I believe, even if Yu’er had erred, she remains your younger sister. If Princesses like Zhao Gui can accompany the entourage, yet Yu’er is left in the Palace, what would people think of her? How do you expect her to face the world?"

The list for the Autumn Hunt had been finalized by Cai Wei that morning and was not yet announced to all the Palaces. Now, it had reached Empress Dowager Mo’s ears, showing that Empress Dowager Mo was indeed well-informed.

She had almost forgotten; the Palace maids in her courtyard were all personally selected by Empress Dowager Mo, naturally serving as the eyes and ears for the Empress Dowager. Today, although Empress Dowager Mo no longer had much power, they still faithfully served their Master, dutifully transmitting whatever they had found out from her to the Jade Palace.

Very well, it seems she needs to replace her court of Palace maids!

Cai Wei laughed and said, "So that’s it; Imperial Mother is wronging this concubine. The reason I did not allow Zhao Yue to go is not out of private revenge. Imperial Mother, consider this. Zhao Yue entered the Nun’s Convent under the pretext of praying for the country; she has only been out for a few days. That alone will stir up much speculation. If she remains incautious, flaunting herself around—wouldn’t that attract even more criticism? This concubine acted in her best interest. If Imperial Mother finds it inappropriate, this concubine will add her to the list upon returning."

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Mo also felt that Mu Caiwei’s words held some merit. She glanced at Nangong Yu who quickly lowered his head without expressing any stance, indicating his decision to consent. Thereupon, Empress Dowager Mo could only say, "Since the Empress has agreed, Zhao Yue, quickly give thanks to the Empress!"

Zhao Yue, biting her lip, stepped forward and bowed deeply, quietly said, "Zhao Yue thanks the Empress Dowager!"

Cai Wei laughed and said, "No need be so polite; it is only natural. Later if Zhao Yue has any issues, she may come directly to me instead of mobilizing a large presence to bring Imperial Mother along—it makes it seem as though you have come to challenge me!"

Zhao Yue’s face turned red, and with her head lowered, she quietly said, "Yes, Zhao Yue will remember this!" freeweɓnovel-cøm

Seeing Zhao Yue insist on going, Nangong Yi’s heart filled with displeasure. He had cherished this younger sister for over a decade, but now she had ultimately disappointed him. In his heart, she was now merely someone related to him by blood, and the sibling affection was long exhausted by her. "If Imperial Mother has no other matters, your son and the Empress will take their leave now. The autumn air is getting cooler; Imperial Mother should also return early to rest."

After speaking, he bowed, took Cai Wei’s hand, and left, ignoring Nangong Yu the entire time.

Nangong Yu watched the retreating figures of her brother and Cai Wei, holding back tears, she said, "Imperial Mother, look at Brother. He did not even glance at me once the whole time. He used to cherish me so much; he wasn’t like this before..."

Empress Dowager Mo, feeling helpless, said, "Ah, marrying a daughter-in-law and forgetting his mother. Not only are you seeing this, but even in his heart now, I cannot compare to that woman..."

The mother and daughter sighed deeply, then dejectedly returned.

Nangong Yi led Cai Wei by the hand, and just as they reached the entrance of the Royal study, they saw Brother Ying flapping his wings coming from afar.

Delighted, Cai Wei hurriedly asked, "Brother Ying, how did it go? Did you find him? Where is he?"

"Master, I found him. It’s an acquaintance of yours, ha, you will never guess who this Prince of Qing Luo Kingdom is?"

Cai Wei, surprised, said, "Among the men of twenty-two years old I know in the capital city, there’s only Master Situ the shopkeeper. Could it be..."

Brother Ying ’cawed’ once, "Congratulations, you are correct, it is indeed him!"

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