Da Li Temple - Chapter 68.2

Chapter 68.2
Snowstorm

“Aih ……”
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Inside the carriage burning with charcoal, the Empress Dowager put down the mantle in her hands and sighed sadly. Seeing this, Mama Ji pushed the charcoal basin under her feet closer to her and inquired, “Is the Empress Dowager cold?”
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The Empress Dowager shook her head sadly, “This grandson of mine is really- tsk- too miserable.”
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Mama Ji certainly understood what she was saying as an old servant beside the Empress Dowager. But the love affair has always been challenging to determine, not to mention the Empress Dowager is only a spectator outside; she will even find it hard to say something. Therefore, she could only comfort: “Perhaps it will calm down after a little while; the Empress Dowager does not have to worry for the Heir.”
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“Aiya ……” the Empress Dowager sighed again.
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Everyone knows that Su Moyi is her most loved grandson. Since the death of Princess Anyang, she never let him suffer a bit of aggression. He has always been arrogant and proud. Those courteous, steady, and modest were just a pretense. In fact, with his consistent nature, no one could enter his eyes. Now, a little girl hurt him like this.
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The Empress Dowager could not help but be so angry that her body ached and held the corner of her forehead. Seeing her like this, Mama Ji hurriedly came forward to press her temples for her, ”If the Empress Dowager is angry, just arrest that girl. After all, she is the daughter of a criminal and should not have lived until now.”
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Empress Dowager coldly snorted and resentfully said, “So what if she is a criminal? If the Da Li Temple Chief doesn’t care about her, how dare I care?”

Mama Ji knew she had said the wrong thing and hurriedly shut her mouth.
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Lin Wanqing’s identity was something the Empress Dowager had secretly asked people to look into. Even though she spoiled Su Moyi more, she couldn’t disregard his safety. In fact, at first, the Empress Dowager only suspected Lin Wanqing was a spy that King Liang had planted beside Su Moyi. But when she looked that Lin Wanqing was somewhat sincere to Su Moyi, the Empress Dowager did not have the means to use an iron fist. But she never thought she would find such a big secret upon investigation. If she directly arrests Lin Wanqing, according to Su Moyi’s temperament, he will turn against her. But she couldn’t pretend as if she didn’t know anything about it. Therefore, she left this matter to Su Moyi to deal with. Based on feelings, he is the only son of Anyang, but based on the reason, he was the Chief of Da Li Temple. Based on both, it was better for him to step in than her.
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But —
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The Empress Dowager patted her stifled heart, not expecting that over the years, she had raised such a hypocritical, lustful grandson. But the good thing is that that girl is not aggressive; she didn’t pursue him after her identity got exposed. Only then did the Empress Dowager put down her mind to kill her.
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Things have been over ten years, and even if Xiao Jingyan and Royal Concubine Xiao are guilty, as a four-year-old girl, what can she understand? Besides, she has no father, no mother, and no one to rely on for so many years; the pain that she should suffer is also enough. Seeing as she has saved Su Moyi several times, the Empress Dowager doesn’t want to bother with her anymore.

“It’s just, it’s just ……” The Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling Mama Ji to stop, “There are so many things going on with the former dynasty right now, and I don’t have the heart to be upset with a little girl. Since Jingche wants to keep her, then let him. But –“
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The Empress Dowager paused, a hint of sternness surfacing in her eyes, “You send someone to keep a good eye on her for me. If she dares to approach or charm Jingche again, I won’t be kind enough to leave her alive again.”
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Mama Ji responded and nodded.
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The carriage stopped at Danfeng Gate. Today was the day that, according to the plan, the Empress Dowager was going to take the Empress to the palace to avoid the cold. Because of the busy political affairs, Su Moyi came on behalf of the Emperor to see her off.
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Recently, Sheng City has had snowstorms, and the palace people began to sweep the snow early in the morning. Despite this, the road is still clouded.
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Su Moyi rolled over and dismounted, traveling from the back of the team and saying goodbye to the Empress Dowager. Not sure if it’s an illusion, the Empress Dowager felt he seemed to have lost much weight. The original harsh features now seemed to be even more distant.
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“Jingche,” the Empress Dowager couldn’t help but call out to him and went forward to tighten the velvet cloak on him.
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“During this period when I am not here, even if you are busy, you must take care of yourself. Do you know that?”
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Su Moyi nodded expressionlessly.
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The Empress Dowager’s heart stuttered again when she saw his corpse-like appearance and winked at Mama Ji beside her.
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Mama Ji immediately understood and took out a bunch of posts from her bosom, presenting them to Su Moyi with both hands.
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“This is Sheng City’s unmarried noblewoman. Listen to me –“
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The Empress Dowager saw Su Moyi was going to open his mouth to interrupt, so she glared at him, waved her hand, and continued, “You used to be isolated and had too little contact with women. Feelings are different from the law; not like the law decided it. It can be anyone. If you are already thinking through it, try more. Don’t make things difficult for yourself.”
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Su Moyi stood without much expression and remained still.
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The Empress Dowager took his hand and shoved everything in Mama Ji’s hand into his arms.
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“The Yue An County Princess is infatuated with you. How long has this been going on? She has rejected all the posts asking for marriage, so do you want to ……”
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“I know,” Su Moyi was still indifferent, bowing to the Empress Dowager as if urging her to get on her way quickly, “Hope the Imperial Grandmother takes care of herself as well; don’t be bothered by other chores.”
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Get it, this little bastard’s meaning is, don’t mind my business.
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The Empress Dowager suffered a loss and had no choice but to glare at him and turn around to get on the carriage.
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Su Moyi looked at that team of vast people traveling away and tightly held the post in his hand.
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Yes, emotional things are not reasonable.
It’s not like it has to be her.

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Author Notes:
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So, is this abusing Lord Su or Qingqing? I’m still determining
So, should we chase the wife or the husband? I’m confused, too —