In my opinion, this kind of talk is utter nonsense.
"Jin'er heard from Father that the court has reached a decision and will begin sea transport on a chosen date. They have made quite a show of it! Moreover, the Emperor has issued an edict that no one is allowed to stay within a 50-mile radius of Duanfeng Mountain. People in the palace and the officials will temporarily reside in the temporary palace 70 miles outside the capital."
That statement is much more practical! An Xin glanced at An Jin. At such a young age, her words already surpassed the thinking expected of someone her age. An Jin may seem naive, but she has actually grown up.
"Father is back?" An Xin showed no emotion as she got up from the bed.
"Because of the city-wide relocation, a letter came from the palace saying they need to discuss the plan with Sister Xin'er. Father is waiting outside for Sister Xin'er to wake up." An Jin smiled, her eyes crinkling, revealing two small dimples.
An Xin said calmly, "If a letter comes from the palace, can Father still wait outside in peace?"
An Jin immediately chuckled awkwardly, "Jin'er thought that her sister must not want to be disturbed while sleeping, so she kept Father outside."
An Xin's lips twitched, then she reached out her finger and flicked his forehead. An Jin immediately clutched his forehead in pain.
An Xin opened the door, and An Youwei was already pacing back and forth anxiously like an ant on a hot pan. As soon as he saw An Xin come out, he exclaimed with delight, "Xin'er, you're awake!"
An Xin stepped forward and said, "Father, let's talk as we walk."
The two walked out of the mansion gate, and An Xin paused, only to see An Wan waiting by the carriage.
An Youwei was also taken aback and asked, "Wan'er, what are you doing here?"
An Wan said with a smile, "Father, I heard you're taking my sister to the palace, I want to go too."
"Does the palace look like a place you can just go to whenever you want? Wan'er, go back quickly." An Youwei's expression changed.
An Wan immediately became dissatisfied, pointing at An Xin and saying, "If she can go, why can't I? Father, you are so biased!"
An Youwei's face stiffened. An Xin was chosen by the Emperor himself to enter the palace; there was no way she could refuse!
"Dad, please don't take me with you. I promise I'll be good. Dad will definitely find a way, right?" An Wan tugged at An Youwei's sleeve and pleaded.
An Youwei already felt guilty towards this daughter, and seeing her pleading, he naturally softened. After thinking for a moment, he said helplessly, "The palace is not like the mansion. We must be careful in everything we do."
An Wan immediately cheered and jumped onto the carriage first.
An Xin helped An Youwei onto the carriage first, and then slowly climbed up herself.
Inside the carriage, the same intoxicating fragrance wafted again. An Xin glanced at An Wan, who had changed her clothes twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, but the hairpin inlaid with the dust-repelling bead was still stuck in her hair.
An Xin looked away and said calmly, "With the entire city relocated, have the people been properly resettled? Does Father know the number of people in the capital?"
An Youwei sighed, "According to statistics, there are 100,000 people in the capital. How easy is it to relocate and settle 100,000 people at the same time!"
An Xin's expression darkened slightly: "Father means..."
“His Majesty’s intention is to first bring in the royal family and nobility, and as for the common people…” An Youwei’s next words were coldly interrupted by An Xin, “As for the common people, they will remain in the capital to await their deaths!?”
An Youwei trembled: "This matter is still under discussion. The two prime ministers have not yet expressed their opinions. Xin'er, as you know, the emperor's attitude cannot determine the final outcome."
An Xin gave a cold laugh and said nothing more.
She understood better than anyone what the consequences would be if the lake on Duanfeng Mountain were disturbed, while the ignorant people were completely unaware that their king could send them all to their deaths with just a single word!
They walked in silence and soon entered the palace.
An Xin followed An Youwei off the carriage, and An Wan exclaimed "Wow!" An Xin glanced at An Wan indifferently and said, "If you utter another 'Wow,' you might lose your head. If you know what's good for you, shut up!"
Although An Wan was dissatisfied, she wasn't so stupid as to know nothing, so she quickly shut her mouth.
Xiao Gongzi hurriedly ran over and, upon seeing An Xin, exclaimed joyfully, "Miss An, you've finally arrived! The Emperors and other dignitaries are all in the Imperial Garden."
An Xin frowned: "Why did you go to the Imperial Garden to discuss court affairs?"
Xiao Gongzi laughed and said, "The meeting to discuss court affairs is naturally held in Weiyang Hall, but the court session has long since ended, and the Emperor and the officials are enjoying the flowers in the Imperial Garden."
An Xin sneered inwardly. At a time like this, someone still had the mind to admire flowers?!
An Youwei said, "I'll trouble you to lead the way, sir."
Xiao Gongzi smiled and said, "Lord An, you're too kind."
An Wan quickly said, "Eunuch, please lead the way."
Xiao Gongzi was suddenly stunned, and looked at An Wan with surprise. An Youwei said with a slight embarrassment, "This is my daughter who has been missing for many years."
Xiao Gongzi suddenly realized what was going on, but after glancing at An Xin, he said nothing more.
The Imperial Garden has always been a royal garden, with its ingenious structure and design, exquisite craftsmanship, and indescribable beauty. An Xin had no mind to appreciate the scenery, knowing that the young emperor's irresponsible words would lead to unimaginable consequences.
An Xin is not a saint, but she does not want to see anyone die tragically.
As she turned the corner, a young palace maid suddenly appeared and said with a smile, "Miss An, please wait."
An Xin suddenly stopped and glared at the little palace maid as she continued speaking.
The young palace maid smiled and said, "His Majesty said he has something to say to you alone, so please come with me."
An Youwei and An Xin exchanged a glance, while Xiao Gongzi was even more stunned for a moment before saying, "Sister Xiuer, isn't the Emperor at the Moon Gazing Pavilion up ahead?"
Xiuer smiled and said, "Right now, only the adults are in the pavilion. The Emperor is waiting for you, Miss An. Please come in."
An Xin did not hesitate and looked at An Youwei, saying, "Father, you go first."
An Youwei glanced at Xiuer with a hint of unease, then at Xiao Gongzi, hesitated, and could only say, "Okay."
An Wan was about to speak, but then changed her mind and fell silent.