allonlinenovel Chapter 476 The person is gone?
Chapter 476 The person is gone?
The emperor had also heard some of this gossip.
But he just snorted coldly and tightened his grip on the telescope in his hand, which he renamed the Clairvoyance.
If I say I hid something, it was really hidden. What I hid was this wonderful treasure in my hand.
The telescope, no, the clairvoyance has been transformed by him into a brand new one.
The mirror cover was made of the finest Shu brocade, and the Neizaosi also built a special stand for the clairvoyant.
This will free up his hands and he won't have to hold them up all the time, which is tiring.
A box was specially made for Clairvoyance, filled with the softest cotton and silk, which wrapped Clairvoyance in layers.
To be honest, the Tianguang Tower is decorated more luxuriously and comfortably than the palaces of ordinary concubines for the sake of this telescope.
This treatment is at least that of a concubine in the palace.
The emperor touched his Thousand Li Eyes, no, Thousand Li Eyes, which was more reliable than women, even than his own children.
For example, although he is not at the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet now, he can see everything that happens at the banquet at this moment.
Watching the various lives of the people after I left.
Especially the princes, who were far away and could see more clearly.
The third brother seemed to be talking to the people around him, but his eyes kept glancing at Fuguiren who was sitting behind him.
The second son had no chance of taking the throne due to health reasons. He was like Maitreya Buddha, smiling at everyone he met.
The fourth brother was holding a wine glass and jumping up and down in front of several relatives.
The fifth brother was a reckless person. After drinking a few too many glasses, he pulled a few other relatives to the side to have a drinking contest.
The Sixth Prince was a worrier. One moment he'd pull the Fourth Princess and Princess Qingning aside to give them some instructions, the next moment he'd chat with the Second Prince, the next moment he'd have a drink with the Fourth Prince, and then he'd order someone to bring a sobering jar to the Fifth Prince. And then he'd turn around and take care of the Seventh and Eighth Princes below him...
During the banquet, the Sixth Prince instructed the wet nurses of the Seventh and Eighth Princes to keep a close eye on them and not to let them drink without supervision.
On the one hand, he was worried about the Fourth Princess and Princess Qingning.
He didn't know if it was because Fu Zhiyi had revealed the news to him in advance, or because his sixth sense was sharp, but he always felt that someone was watching his every move.
But he took advantage of various opportunities and checked from various angles countless times, but he still couldn't find the gaze that was watching his every move.
The more vigilant he was in his heart, the friendlier the smile on his face became.
If it is true as Fu Zhiyi said, then my father now has a magical weapon in his hand that can see things far away.
After he enters the palace, he must be careful with his words and actions, and it would be best if he behaves the same whether his father is around or not.
Although he felt that Fu Zhiyi's words were a bit exaggerated at the time, because of the friendship they had since childhood, he also knew that Fu Zhiyi was not the kind of person who would speak without purpose.
Moreover, his father's temper has been unpredictable recently, and he is indeed prepared to keep a low profile when entering the palace for the banquet.
At this moment, he looked at the third brother who looked like a potential prince, the fourth brother who was trying hard to win people over, the fifth brother who was pretending to be stupid and drinking, and the seventh and eighth brothers who were young but had big minds.
The Sixth Prince suddenly felt a sense of absurdity: how could he be a brother of these guys?
Fortunately, although the emperor has left, Concubine Xiao is still in charge.
No one dared to be too presumptuous. Seeing that the time was almost up, Concubine Xiao signaled that the banquet was over and everyone went back to their families to reunite.
The Sixth Prince went to the palace for a banquet this time, but because of Fu Zhiyi's reminder, he did not bring his concubines.
He respectfully sent Concubine Xiao and the Fourth Princess back to the palace, and when no one was paying attention, he reminded them: Father has been in a bad mood recently, so mother and sister should be more restrained these days. No matter whether Father is around or not, you must be respectful as if Father is right in front of you.
Concubine Xiao was a very smart person. She understood something immediately after seeing something.
She nodded and patted the Sixth Prince's hand: "Mother understands! You don't have to worry about me and your sister. You don't have to come to the palace these days! Just take care of yourself outside."
The mother and son looked at each other, and the Sixth Prince said goodbye readily.
The emperor was in Tianguang Tower, watching the banquet end. His sons, daughters, and clan members had all left the palace. Then he asked, "Is it time to take action on Fu Guiren's side?"
A shadow left silently in the darkness.
Concubine Xiao had just finished washing up and lay down when she heard a commotion outside.
A personal maid came in holding a candle and quickly reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Yonghua Palace has reported that Noble Lady Fu fell into the lotus pond on her way back from a banquet. By the time she was rescued, she was already dead—"
Concubine Xiao was startled and sat up immediately: "The person is gone?"
The personal maid nodded.
Concubine Xiao rubbed her forehead and said, "I understand. Let's change clothes!"
The hall was suddenly brightly lit. Concubine Xiao forced herself to change her clothes and hurried to Yonghua Palace in a sedan chair.
The back hall of Yonghua Palace was in a state of desolation. The palace maids were kneeling on the ground. Concubine Fu and her personal maid were both dead. The other palace maids were kneeling outside the door and crying.
Concubine Xiao asked a few questions about the situation and then consulted the imperial physician, and it was true that the person was dead.
He asked again, "Have you reported this to His Majesty?"
The senior palace maid beside him quickly replied, "We have sent someone to inform the emperor, but they haven't returned yet."
As he was speaking, the person who went to report to the emperor came back with the emperor's oral order, ordering Concubine Xiao and the Imperial Household Department to handle the funeral according to the law.
Concubine Xiao couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty didn't say anything else?"
The visitor shook his head.
Concubine Xiao shuddered. It was already strange what happened to Concubine Fu. How could she fall into the water out of nowhere?
Moreover, Fuguiren's family background was quite good. According to custom, when a concubine died, if she had not committed any serious fault, she would be promoted to a higher rank before being buried so that she could be buried with dignity.
According to the rules, Fu Guiren should have been buried as a concubine, but the emperor did not explain it. There must be a story behind this.
Concubine Xiao didn't dare to ask more questions or say more.
I gave the people from the Imperial Household Department a few words and asked them to bury the body according to the standards for a noble, keep the body for two days, and then send it off early.
I hurried back to the palace and lay on the bed. The more I thought about it, the more scared I became.
Most people in the palace did not sleep well that night.
Thousands of miles away in Nanyue, Lu Zhenzhen's Mid-Autumn Festival family dinner was interrupted.
Originally, Lu Zhenzhen arranged several tables for dinner, and everyone except those on duty enjoyed the moon together in the garden.
Everyone was talking and laughing, eating and drinking and having a great time.
As a result, just after cutting the mooncakes, the doorman outside sent a message saying that there was an urgent matter to be reported.
The person who came in was Tang Liang's subordinate. After whispering a few words in Fu Zhiyi's ear, Fu Zhiyi stood up suddenly and asked, "Is what you said true?"
The man nodded. "Captain Tang and his men are still guarding the area. I've been told to rush back tonight to report to you, sir. I'd like you to give me some advice on what to do."
Fu Zhiyi frowned and was about to speak when he remembered that he was in the wrong place.
The laughter and joy around them died down at this moment, and everyone looked at Fu Zhiyi in surprise and suspicion.
Fu Zhiyi met Lu Zhenzhen's understanding gaze, hugged her apologetically, and whispered in her ear, "Zhenzhen, this happened suddenly, and I have to rush to Fancheng overnight. Tomorrow morning, ask someone to go to the county government office to ask for leave, saying that I accidentally drank too much tonight and need to rest for two days."