allonlinenovel Chapter 225: That look seems to see a hole in people
Chapter 225: That look seems to see a hole in people
Everyone in the government and the country was shocked when they learned about the existence of electricity.
The news spread to the streets and alleys. Everyone only knew that electricity existed, but they didn't know what it was. They also didn't know who invented it. This made everyone even more curious about who the inventor was.
For the safety of Mo Rao and others, the emperor chose not to disclose their names, which is also a disguised way of protecting their safety.
After all, there are many people who are secretly eyeing the throne. If they knew who made this thing, they would definitely take that person away at all costs.
But privately, the emperor, to prevent her from feeling disappointed, bestowed upon her many fine gifts, including a golden medal of immunity from death and a thousand acres of fertile farmland. Ten shops on Minghua Street, a four-story mansion in Jingdong, and two manors in the suburbs of Beijing. This was no small feat, and Mo Rao was naturally delighted.
Mo Rao was busy decorating her shop, but she had no idea how much pressure the emperor was under. Ministers came to inquire about the expert one after another, but were all perfunctorily dismissed by the emperor in the end.
The prince consort was pacing around the room anxiously at this moment. The old emperor didn't know where he got the expert from, but he invented electricity at this time. Naturally, it would definitely have an impact on their plans.
Today, he saw clearly how this electricity could kill a tiger in an instant. This thing was too terrifying. He would definitely find a way to get such a good thing. If he couldn't hold it in his hands, he would destroy it.
"Brother Jie, how are you finding out what's going on in the palace?" Prime Minister Yu asked anxiously.
"Dad, you know that those people we placed in the palace before have been dealt with quietly. How can they find out the emperor's situation?" Yu Zhengjie said impatiently.
"Brother Jie, do you think the emperor has noticed what we are doing?" Prime Minister Yu said with some concern.
The prince consort said confidently, "No, we are doing it so secretly that no one can find out about us. Even if he noticed something was wrong, how could he not take action against us and allow such a hidden danger like us to enter and leave the palace? The last time our people were purged, I think it must have been an accident."
"Brother Jie, we should not take it lightly. After all, His Majesty is an old and cunning man, and he has more tricks up his sleeve than that cork.
As the Prime Minister who has been in the officialdom for many years, he does not have such a good mentality. He always has a vague uneasy feeling. Ever since Prince Xuan De returned to Beijing, he felt that something was wrong.
There is also the legendary Crown Prince's Consort. There are various versions of the rumor. One of them is that she is so beautiful that she not only bewitches the Crown Prince, but also shamelessly seduces the Emperor.
There are also rumors that this woman was born in the countryside and had never seen the world. Even if she married the prince of a royal family, she would not dare to see anyone and would not be presentable.
There are even more outrageous ones, saying that the Crown Prince's Consort is the reincarnation of a fox spirit...
...and other rumors
There were all sorts of rumors, but he didn't believe any of them. He knew what the prince's temperament was like, after all, the two families had been married before.
He always felt that this Crown Prince's Consort was definitely not simple.
Mo Rao calculated the time and estimated that Du Wenbo and his group should be arriving soon. She had people watching the city gate all this time and would notify her immediately if they saw anyone coming.
The prince consort's men were also secretly investigating along the way. They saw that the other party seemed to be martial artists, so they did not dare to get too close and could only observe from a distance.
As soon as Du Wenbo and his group arrived at the city gate, they were welcomed into the palace by servants.
When Du Wenbo and his group arrived at the palace, the gate guard immediately entered to report. Soon, the prince and princess got the news. They were also curious about what was going on, so they headed towards Li Lingye's residence.
Everyone was curious about who these people were. Although the maid Xiao Si was curious, no one dared to look up at these people. After all, these people were the distinguished guests of the Crown Prince's wife, and they were not people they could look at.
Looking at the magnificent palace, Du Wenbo sighed sincerely! "Wealth and splendor are truly captivating!" Even someone like him, with a simple life, couldn't muster much interest in these things. An ordinary person would surely be drooling with envy.
Stepping into this ancient four-courtyard mansion is like stepping into a magnificent palace.
Facing us is a towering gatehouse, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings. The wood carvings on the gatehouse are exquisitely detailed, with auspicious clouds and galloping auspicious beasts gleaming in the sunlight. The vermilion gate is heavy and solemn, with a pair of huge bronze lions squatting majestically on either side. The patterns on the door knocker are simple and majestic.
Passing through the gate, one enters a spacious vestibule, its floor paved with smooth bluestone, spotlessly clean. On either side of the vestibule are exquisite side rooms, their window lattices adorned with hollow carvings, their lifelike patterns of flowers, birds, fish, and insects showcasing the owner's ingenuity and wealth.
Walking along the corridor into the second courtyard, an elegant main hall comes into view. Inside, several carved nanmu wood tables and chairs are furnished, each showcasing flowing lines and exquisite craftsmanship. Famous calligraphy and paintings hang on the walls, their brushwork vigorous and their ink flowing. The hall also features a massive screen inlaid with fine jade and gemstones, creating a dazzling display of color under the refracting light.
Further back, the third courtyard houses the master's residence. In the center of the courtyard lies an exquisite rockery, beneath which gurgling water flows and koi fish play in a pond. The surrounding pavilions are exquisite and elegant, with meticulously carved railings.
The fourth courtyard is the back garden, adorned with vibrant flowers and lush green grass. A winding veranda traverses the landscape, culminating in a waterside pavilion whose eaves and corners are reflected in the clear water, creating a dreamlike scene. From its architecture to its decor, the entire residence exudes grandeur, evoking the grandeur of a wealthy family.
They were invited to the fourth courtyard, the residence of Mo Rao and Li Lingye. It was the safest place for these things to be stored. They all knew how important the items on the oxcart were, so they naturally had to find a safe place to store them.
General Zeng's mission was to protect Du Wenbo and his belongings. So, when Du Wenbo stayed at the palace, they naturally joined him. With over a hundred people suddenly arriving, it was only because the palace had so many rooms that they wouldn't have been able to accommodate them.
As soon as Du Wenbo got off the carriage, he looked listless and couldn't muster any energy to speak.
The prince had also seen the world, and when he saw these people, he didn't ask anything. He pulled the princess who wanted to speak, and the princess understood and didn't ask any more questions. The two sides just exchanged a simple greeting. Seeing that these people seemed tired, the prince didn't want to disturb them any more, so he took the princess back with him.
On the way, the princess asked curiously: Why don’t you ask, is there any problem?
The prince whispered: These are the emperor's people. I think there is something important, so it's best not to ask anything.
The princess was also stunned after hearing this. She didn't expect that these people were actually the emperor's men. Fortunately, she didn't ask questions that she shouldn't have asked.
The two of them went back tacitly without asking or discussing anything.
Mo Rao said with a smile: "Travel equipment is definitely indispensable. You have prepared everything, but you don't know how to modify your carriage properly."
Du Wenbo said regretfully, "I was careless. I was really shaken to death along the way. This carriage is still incomparable to a car."
Mo Rao hit him hard: "Come on, can you drive a car on the road? There are potholes everywhere. If you have a car, you can't even get out when it rains."
Du Wenbo said with a tired look on his face: Yes, times have changed. I need to rest now and have a good sleep, maybe a full day and a full night.
Okay, the room has been prepared for you a long time ago, and Mo Rao asked the maid beside her to take people to the guest room to rest.
Li Lingye, who was standing by, didn't say a word the whole time. He just followed his brother-in-law to pack up things silently, like an invisible man.
Mo Rao also forgot to introduce Li Lingye to Du Wenbo. Little did she know that it was Mo Rao's unintentional mistake that made Li Lingye unable to sleep all night. He always felt that the two of them got along too naturally.
The most important thing was that this man was too good-looking, which made him very uncomfortable. He knew that Mo Rao liked good-looking men. He was able to catch her eye because of his face. Now there was a man who was as good-looking as him, how could he feel at ease?
Mo Rao was also stunned when she saw the huge pile of items in front of her. Her mother had moved the entire storehouse. There were sausages, bacon, preserved eggs, salted duck eggs, preserved eggs, mushrooms and black fungus...
Fortunately, many of these things are not available here, and her brother's grocery store and her restaurant are just what she needs.
She gave some of these things to the emperor and some to the prince and princess. She didn't have many friends in Kyoto, so she only gave these things to a few people.
That day, the Imperial Palace sent an invitation to her, the Crown Prince's Consort, to attend a flower viewing banquet. This was an invitation from the Queen, so she couldn't refuse and had no choice but to go. In fact, she really disliked these banquets. But what could she do? With her status as the Crown Prince's Consort, she couldn't avoid it.
Du Wenbo had just arrived in Kyoto these two days, and some people were still watching him secretly, so the emperor did not summon Du Wenbo.
Seeing Mo Rao and Du Wenbo going in and out together these days made Li Lingye very jealous. He was already under the idea that men and women should not be intimate with each other, which made him even more uncomfortable. No one would feel good if they saw their wife going in and out with another man.
He knew that she was not an ordinary woman and that she could not be restrained in the inner courtyard of the harem, but knowing and doing were two different things.
Mo Rao also felt that something was wrong with Li Lingye, especially when he looked at Du Wenbo, his eyes seemed to see through him.
The person involved, Du Wenbo, could also feel it, but he was the prince, so he could only endure the glares. Who told him to be the prince?