Da Li Temple - Chapter 56.2

Chapter 56.2

Family Revenge

The Mama followed the Empress and left Wei Shu’s chamber. “Her Majesty,” She looked back worriedly and said, “Since she refuses to be used by you, why don’t we use the Empress Dowager’s hand to get rid of her? This way, we can remove one of their eyes in this place.”

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The Empress’s complexion flinched at these words, and she abruptly braced herself and looked at Mama. “You think I don’t want to? But now is not the right time.”

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“The Empress Dowager has always been smart, and she is not a palace woman who is easy to deal with. Are you sure that she has never suspected me?”

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The Mama hung her head and stopped speaking.

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The Empress added: “If Wei Shu reveals any unfavorable news to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager may investigate deeper. Now that Su Moyi and the Emperor are staring at all the previous dynasty’s events, it’s better to do less than more.”

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“Yes,” the Mama answered, “But this old slave is worried. If what Wei Shu said is true, the one who went to Hongzhou is Heir Su, in case that end got dug out, and Royal Concubine Xiao’s matter back then……”

The Empress’s expression went cold visibly. She tightly gripped the fan handle, her wrist slightly shaking, and her knuckles whitened as if she wanted to break it off. What she was afraid of was also this. Half the reason for not disposing of Wei Shu was because of the Empress Dowager, and the other half was because of this matter. They have her handles; if she didn’t concede to them, she wouldn’t be able to live when things are stirred up, not to mention that it would also involve her mother’s family and the crown prince’s future.

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The Empress was distracted and clueless. Seeing this, the Mama knew that she had said the wrong thing and said panickly: ”But Official Zhang has always been cautious. Didn’t he say he had already confirmed that the person was not Heir Su? Even if it is, he didn’t reveal half of the information. There won’t be any problem in Hongzhou.”

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“Furthermore, this slave heard that the Emperor wasn’t suspicious of Song Zhengxing. He even asked the Ministry of Justice and Da Li Temple to ask questions.”

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The Empress remained silent long before sighing softly, “I hope so.”

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A bun store in the West Market was doing brisk business. Before, when Lin Wanqing was still in the Capital Government Office, she would always come here with Liang Weiping to have a late-night snack whenever she was off duty. After returning from Hongzhou, she didn’t know if it was because of the engagement matter, but Lin Wanqing felt that Su Moyi was suddenly busy again. Although the two still live in Da Li temple, meeting opportunities are rare. Emperor Yonghui kept Su Moyi to discuss the matter after the morning meeting for several days in a row, and even on his days off, the Emperor often summoned him into the palace.

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Lin Wanqing often slept before feeling that someone had quietly touched her bed. Then, the next day, when she woke up, she would find that half of the bed was empty. Several times, she even suspected that the person who hugged her at night and slept might be her fantasy. However, the good thing is that even though Lord Su is busy, he will secretly put some knick-knacks he found in the palace or from the morning market in her palm or under the pillow every time he comes back, from jewelry to books, the rouge and powder, the comb she used for Xiao Bai; every time he will bring different things. So, these tiny objects smoothed the anxiety in her heart.

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“Hoo hoo–” Liang Weiping buried his head in a bun, sweating profusely from his devotion.

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Recently, when Su Moyi was away at night, Lin Wanqing was always thinking nonsense alone, so she pulled Liang Weiping out in the middle of the night and wandered around to take a break. She looked at him, bored and tugging at the skin of a bun with her hand, lacking interest.

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“I say,” Liang Weiping swirled his tongue around his mouth and slurred, “Where have you been all this time? I went to Da Li Temple several times to look for you; they all told me you weren’t there and didn’t tell me when I asked you where you had gone. I thought you had been sent as a spy somewhere, umm!”

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Lin Wanqing heard Liang Weiping’s words and hurriedly covered his mouth. “There are many people, don’t discuss official business!”

Liang Weiping still had the hot bun filling in his mouth, and when Lin Wanqing covered him like this, he got scalded to the point of snot and tears. He struggled and nodded before Lin Wanqing released him.

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“I …… hey ……,” Lin Wanqing wanted to speak, not knowing where to start.

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“Su Moyi said he wants to marry me.”

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“Puh–” Liang Weiping was so shocked that the entire bun in his mouth sprayed out.

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“Cough cough cough ……,” he coughed furiously; his face suffocated in red.

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“You, you ……” Liang Weiping stuttered, “What did you say?”

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“I said,” Lin Wanqing sighed, “Su Moyi said he wants to marry me.”

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Liang Weiping finally calmed down, staring blankly at Lin Wanqing for a long time before beckoning for the servant boy.

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“How much are the buns?” He asked.

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“Six cents for two lots.”

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“Take it,” Liang Weiping boldly put six cents into the servant boy’s hand and waved his hand for him to retreat. He turned his head and looked at Lin Wanqing with a smile that lit his eyes, “I’m grateful that Heir Consort appreciates me; let me treat you to this meal of buns, hehe ……”

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“……” Lin Wanqing looked at him, drew the corners of her mouth, rolled her eyes, got up, and left.

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Liang Weiping was confused for a moment before he chased out. Halfway out, he remembered the leftovers of two lots of buns and turned back to let the servant boy pack them. Then, carrying two oil paper bags, he hurriedly followed out.

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“You, why are you leaving?!” Liang Weiping chased after her, panting.

Lin Wanqing suddenly stopped and looked at him, “Is there any method to ……” She paused as if searching for the most appropriate word, “Delay the wedding date?”

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“You don’t want to marry him?!” Liang Weiping’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Do you know that amongst the unmarried sons in this Sheng City, in terms of family background, looks, talent, and future, if Lord Su is ranked second, the Empress Dowager will assassinate the person who is ranked first overnight? If you married him, you could have status and peacefulness; it’s better than becoming a prince consort. You won’t be so thoughtless, won’t you?”

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“……” What kind of crappy analogy is this.

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Lin Wanqing looked at Liang Weiping’s green face and shook her neck, “It’s not that I don’t want to marry, it’s that …… I can’t do it so quickly ……”

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“Oh ~” Liang Weiping nodded with a sudden realization, “Then, it’s simple. Just say that you have a childhood sweetheart whom you have promised to marry, and now you have to withdraw from the marriage agreement before you can get engaged to him.”

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Author Notes:??

Lin Wanqing: This is also possible; then Brother Liang, I’ll trouble you 🙂

Liang Weiping: F*ck! Is it still insufficient for you to hurt me when you fall in love?

Lord Su: Childhood sweetheart? Heh.! It’s so troublesome to withdraw from a marriage! Just get a divorce directly.

Liang Weiping: ????

It is just a segment, not a drama. Hehehe!