CH 47.1
Chapter 47.1 – My Prince Consort Is Beyond Compare (1)
The court did not lack smart people, and the Rong State envoys’ attitude was obvious to everyone.
After the great court meeting ended, several important officials followed the Emperor into Xuanshi Hall to continue the discussion. When the rest of the officials dispersed, they also gathered in groups of two and three, talking about what just happened as they walked outside the palace.
After the court was dismissed, everyone was returning to their respective department offices. The Ministry of Rites Director went to find his fellow colleagues to have a chat, and Lu Qipei also followed the Court of Judicial Review’s chief and vice chief. The Court of Judicial Review’s men didn’t talk about what happened earlier in the court, and mostly talked about cases instead.
Lu Qipei followed and listened for a bit before looking back at the towering palace behind her, and her mind couldn’t help but wander. Half a month ago, she made an appointment with Qi Yang to meet at the palace’s banquet. Now, the Rong State envoys’ attitude had clearly offended the Emperor – would the banquet still be held?
If the Emperor left those people hanging when the time came, then Her Royal Highness would also have waited in vain.
Fortunately, that did not happen. Although the Emperor was very unhappy, as the leader of a great country, he could not show a loss in demeanor.
The palace banquet was set for three days later. The timing was quite late, so it was no longer a reception banquet. But the timing was also right – the Emperor and the important officials would have to discuss Rong State’s letter again in three days, after all, it was something that was impossible for them to just endure and accept.
Lu Qipei was also looking forward to the news. But Xie Hongyi’s appearance also obviously made her very concerned, especially when he appeared like a nobleman among the Rong State’s envoys.
She vaguely had some bad premonition in her heart, but because of their similar appearance, it wasn’t easy for her to ask around too much in case she attracted suspicion. In the evening, she went back to the Lu Mansion to see Qi Bo and ask him again. This time, she was straightforward, “Qi Bo, I saw that person again.” She observed Qi Bo’s expression as she continued, “He came from the north’s Rong State. His surname’s Xie, a son of Rong State nobility.”
Qi Bo’s eyelids and brows didn’t even move, and he only said, “People might look similar to others. Young Master is worrying too much.” After he said that, he paused for a moment and added, “Young Master should just do your own thing. Don’t worry about others.”
What he said wasn’t relevant, but Qi Bo’s attitude was clear.
Her repeated questioning turned out fruitless, making Lu Qipei feel somewhat upset. She walked away and went to her own courtyard, then sat in the study as she frowned and fell into thought. The feeling of not being able to control your own destiny was very unpleasant.
In her past life, she died ignorant. In this life, she went through so much hardship and even acted against her own brother. In the end, was she still going to be used as a puppet and controlled by others!?
Lu Qipei clenched her hands, and her expression turned ugly. After a long time, she finally let out her breath. She decided to tell Qi Yang about this when they meet at the palace banquet, so she could help her find out about Xie Hongyi’s background.
After making up her mind, Lu Qipei felt a bit more at ease. She glanced over the table and found that there was an additional book stacked at the top.
She frowned and turned open the book – it was <Chronicles of the Founding Emperor>. It was her book that she had read before, but she had put it on the shelf after reading it. Somehow, it appeared on her desk again today.
Lately, Lu Qipei wasn’t in the mood to read about history. She had been reading <Laws of Great Liang> and several other criminal law books recommended by her colleagues. A thick stack of books was piled on her desk, and if someone else saw them, they might get a headache or even feel terrifying a chill.
Fortunately, reading what the last thing Lu Qipei would be afraid if. In the past half a month, she had read most of those thick books on laws and regulations and copied half of them. In the future, she would have the capital to establish a foothold in the Court of Judicial Review.
Looking at the <Chronicles of the Founding Emperor>, Lu Qipei got up to put it back on the bookshelf. But she seemed to think of something and sat back again, then she opened the book to study it slowly.
Three days had past, and the Rong State’s ambassador did not seem worried about their situation. They basically stayed in the Four-Sided Pavilion to enjoy good food and drinks for three days. Occasionally, they would also go out shopping in groups of three or five when they were free, just like women unleashed on a shopping center.
Everyone in Liang State looked at them with cold stares, but they became more and more confused about their purpose. These people were really crazy – did they really believe that Liang would agree to the ridiculous terms in their letter of credence, or were they truly not afraid of going to war?
Or rather, were they actually looking forward to war…
Amidst all kinds of speculation, the palace’s welcome banquet for Rong State’s envoys began.
Lu Qipei was qualified to attend the banquet, and because she attended it as a future Prince Consort, her spot wasn’t one next to the palace’s gates. Although the spot arranged for her was on the back row, she sat very close to the Crown Prince – just behind him – and was surrounded by members of the royal family.
This was a very good arrangement, because just as Lu Qipei was led to her position by a palace attendant, she caught a glimpse of a boy in brocade clothes sitting behind the Crown Prince. The boy winked, raised his eyebrows and smiled at her. Who could this be other than Qi Yang wearing men’s clothing?
The two of them hadn’t seen each other for half a month. Although they wrote to each other sometimes, they still missed each other very much.
The moment their eyes met, it was as if their feelings became boundless, as if they were the only people in the whole world.
Lu Qipei and Qi Yang looked at each other and unconsciously smiled. Even the warm embrace of spring was not enough to describe their feeling right now.
Qi Yang’s eyes sparkled, almost dazzled by Lu Qipei’s beautiful smile. When she regained her senses, she waved towards Lu Qipei, and she sat down on the seat beside her.
Lu Qipei found that the table in front of them were also twenty percent closer to each other than the other tables; was it the palace attendants who placed it this way, or did Qi Yang arrive first and drew their tables closer?
Anyways, that didn’t matter. The crown prince and various kings1 were at the front blocking the view, and the couple were happy to hide behind them.
As soon as Lu Qipei sat down, Qi Yang leaned towards her and stared at her face. “I didn’t see you for half a month and Ah Pei has become even prettier again…”
Translator notes:
The court did not lack smart people, and the Rong State envoys’ attitude was obvious to everyone.
After the great court meeting ended, several important officials followed the Emperor into Xuanshi Hall to continue the discussion. When the rest of the officials dispersed, they also gathered in groups of two and three, talking about what just happened as they walked outside the palace.
After the court was dismissed, everyone was returning to their respective department offices. The Ministry of Rites Director went to find his fellow colleagues to have a chat, and Lu Qipei also followed the Court of Judicial Review’s chief and vice chief. The Court of Judicial Review’s men didn’t talk about what happened earlier in the court, and mostly talked about cases instead.
Lu Qipei followed and listened for a bit before looking back at the towering palace behind her, and her mind couldn’t help but wander. Half a month ago, she made an appointment with Qi Yang to meet at the palace’s banquet. Now, the Rong State envoys’ attitude had clearly offended the Emperor – would the banquet still be held?
If the Emperor left those people hanging when the time came, then Her Royal Highness would also have waited in vain.
Fortunately, that did not happen. Although the Emperor was very unhappy, as the leader of a great country, he could not show a loss in demeanor.
The palace banquet was set for three days later. The timing was quite late, so it was no longer a reception banquet. But the timing was also right – the Emperor and the important officials would have to discuss Rong State’s letter again in three days, after all, it was something that was impossible for them to just endure and accept.
Lu Qipei was also looking forward to the news. But Xie Hongyi’s appearance also obviously made her very concerned, especially when he appeared like a nobleman among the Rong State’s envoys.
She vaguely had some bad premonition in her heart, but because of their similar appearance, it wasn’t easy for her to ask around too much in case she attracted suspicion. In the evening, she went back to the Lu Mansion to see Qi Bo and ask him again. This time, she was straightforward, “Qi Bo, I saw that person again.” She observed Qi Bo’s expression as she continued, “He came from the north’s Rong State. His surname’s Xie, a son of Rong State nobility.”
Qi Bo’s eyelids and brows didn’t even move, and he only said, “People might look similar to others. Young Master is worrying too much.” After he said that, he paused for a moment and added, “Young Master should just do your own thing. Don’t worry about others.”
What he said wasn’t relevant, but Qi Bo’s attitude was clear.
Her repeated questioning turned out fruitless, making Lu Qipei feel somewhat upset. She walked away and went to her own courtyard, then sat in the study as she frowned and fell into thought. The feeling of not being able to control your own destiny was very unpleasant.
In her past life, she died ignorant. In this life, she went through so much hardship and even acted against her own brother. In the end, was she still going to be used as a puppet and controlled by others!?
Lu Qipei clenched her hands, and her expression turned ugly. After a long time, she finally let out her breath. She decided to tell Qi Yang about this when they meet at the palace banquet, so she could help her find out about Xie Hongyi’s background.
After making up her mind, Lu Qipei felt a bit more at ease. She glanced over the table and found that there was an additional book stacked at the top.
She frowned and turned open the book – it was <Chronicles of the Founding Emperor>. It was her book that she had read before, but she had put it on the shelf after reading it. Somehow, it appeared on her desk again today.
Lately, Lu Qipei wasn’t in the mood to read about history. She had been reading <Laws of Great Liang> and several other criminal law books recommended by her colleagues. A thick stack of books was piled on her desk, and if someone else saw them, they might get a headache or even feel terrifying a chill.
Fortunately, reading what the last thing Lu Qipei would be afraid if. In the past half a month, she had read most of those thick books on laws and regulations and copied half of them. In the future, she would have the capital to establish a foothold in the Court of Judicial Review.
Looking at the <Chronicles of the Founding Emperor>, Lu Qipei got up to put it back on the bookshelf. But she seemed to think of something and sat back again, then she opened the book to study it slowly.
Three days had past, and the Rong State’s ambassador did not seem worried about their situation. They basically stayed in the Four-Sided Pavilion to enjoy good food and drinks for three days. Occasionally, they would also go out shopping in groups of three or five when they were free, just like women unleashed on a shopping center.
Everyone in Liang State looked at them with cold stares, but they became more and more confused about their purpose. These people were really crazy – did they really believe that Liang would agree to the ridiculous terms in their letter of credence, or were they truly not afraid of going to war?
Or rather, were they actually looking forward to war…
Amidst all kinds of speculation, the palace’s welcome banquet for Rong State’s envoys began.
Lu Qipei was qualified to attend the banquet, and because she attended it as a future Prince Consort, her spot wasn’t one next to the palace’s gates. Although the spot arranged for her was on the back row, she sat very close to the Crown Prince – just behind him – and was surrounded by members of the royal family.
This was a very good arrangement, because just as Lu Qipei was led to her position by a palace attendant, she caught a glimpse of a boy in brocade clothes sitting behind the Crown Prince. The boy winked, raised his eyebrows and smiled at her. Who could this be other than Qi Yang wearing men’s clothing?
The two of them hadn’t seen each other for half a month. Although they wrote to each other sometimes, they still missed each other very much.
The moment their eyes met, it was as if their feelings became boundless, as if they were the only people in the whole world.
Lu Qipei and Qi Yang looked at each other and unconsciously smiled. Even the warm embrace of spring was not enough to describe their feeling right now.
Qi Yang’s eyes sparkled, almost dazzled by Lu Qipei’s beautiful smile. When she regained her senses, she waved towards Lu Qipei, and she sat down on the seat beside her.
Lu Qipei found that the table in front of them were also twenty percent closer to each other than the other tables; was it the palace attendants who placed it this way, or did Qi Yang arrive first and drew their tables closer?
Anyways, that didn’t matter. The crown prince and various kings1 were at the front blocking the view, and the couple were happy to hide behind them.
As soon as Lu Qipei sat down, Qi Yang leaned towards her and stared at her face. “I didn’t see you for half a month and Ah Pei has become even prettier again…”
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