La pluie printanière est comme du vin, les saules comme de la fumée

Chapitre 138

At this moment, ministers in the court who supported the Fengxi bloodline also stepped forward, knelt down, and said, "We hope that Your Majesty can establish the Imperial Concubine as Empress, so that the late Emperor would be pleased."

Situ Xingyun frowned, his face growing even more gloomy.

A storm quietly began to brew inside the pilgrimage temple.

Minister Huang, who supported Situ Xingyun, also stepped forward at this moment. He said, "The matter of the Empress is a family matter of the Emperor. According to the rules of Fengxi, subjects are not allowed to interfere in the Emperor's family affairs."

The Minister of Works coldly swept his gaze over the scene. “The matter of establishing an empress is of paramount importance to Fengxi. Since the arrival of Empress Wenshu, our dynasty has not established an empress. The officials of Fengxi, and indeed the people of the entire dynasty, all hope that Fengxi will have an empress. The matter of establishing an empress cannot be delayed.”

Minister Huang retorted, "The matter of the Empress should be decided by the Emperor himself. Besides, the Empress Dowager's body is not yet cold, and it is really inappropriate to hold such a grand celebration."

Lord Sikong further stated, "Doesn't the late emperor's edict regarding the princess's husband mean that the empress must be Princess Fengxi?"

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In the imperial court, the Minister of Works would say one thing, Minister Huang would say another, and occasionally an old minister from Fengxi would say something, and a minister promoted by Situ Xingyun would say something, and they were arguing noisily.

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Situ Xingyun's face grew increasingly dark, and his brows furrowed more and more, as if hundreds of dark clouds were gathering above his head, now accompanied by thunder and lightning.

Boom!

It finally erupted!

"Shut up, all of you!"

Situ Xingyun roared angrily, and the hall fell silent instantly.

"I have my own judgment on the matter of establishing an empress. This matter is not to be mentioned again! Court adjourned!" Situ Xingyun waved his long sleeves and left.

After court, Situ Xingyun was in a foul mood. He walked for a long time in the Imperial Garden, his agitated state still unable to calm down. Seeing this, Eunuch Tao suggested, "Your Majesty, I heard that Princess Xiangxue is currently teaching Consort Yu to play the zither in the Snow Palace. Would Your Majesty like to go and listen?"

Situ Xingyun was just looking for an excuse to visit Qingyun, so he was naturally happy to do so when Eunuch Tao suggested it. However, not wanting to appear too unrefined, he coughed twice and said, "Prepare the Snow Palace."

Eunuch Tao smiled inwardly and replied, "Yes."

Since Princess Xiangxue arrived, the Emperor's temper has become much milder. Even when he's furious or in a bad mood, the mere mention of Princess Xiangxue prevents him from arbitrarily beheading anyone.

Although many people in the palace knew that Princess Xiangxue was the former Princess Fengxue, it was to no avail. After all, the real princess now was the Imperial Concubine. In any case, if one wanted to curry favor with the master, currying favor with the Imperial Concubine and Princess Xiangxue was the right thing to do.

A moment later, Situ Xingyun arrived at the Snow Palace.

Before even entering, I heard a soft, melodious piano tune.

Situ Xingyun dismissed the palace maids and guards standing outside the door, as well as Eunuch Tao, and stood quietly outside the door.

As the music ended, Qingyun's voice rang out from inside.

"Wuxia, I didn't expect your zither skills to have improved so much. Soon, Wuxia will surely surpass you." Hearing the laughter in Qingyun's voice, Situ Xingyun couldn't help but smile slightly as he stepped into the Snow Palace.

As soon as Situ Xingyun entered, Yu Wuxia immediately noticed him.

She quickly rose, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, I greet you."

Situ Xingyun nodded, "No need for formalities."

The moment Qingyun saw Situ Xingyun, she immediately suppressed her smile and adopted a calm expression. She nodded to him, "Your Majesty."

Situ Xingyun was somewhat annoyed, but since there were outsiders present, he couldn't say much. In the end, he could only say to Wuxia, "Consort Yu, it's getting late. Don't stay in the Snow Palace for too long."

Wuxia immediately understood Situ Xingyun's meaning. She felt a slight pain in her heart, bit her lower lip, and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, I will return to Yuxuan now."

Seeing that Situ Xingyun had driven Yu Wuxia away, Qingyun was even more displeased, and her expression naturally turned sour.

"Princess! Princess! I just found a flower in the Imperial Garden that hasn't withered yet! It really is... Ah! Greetings... Your Majesty!" At this moment, Qingyi suddenly rushed in, rattling off a long string of words. Halfway through her sentence, she saw Situ Xingyun and was immediately startled. Qingyi quickly bowed.

Situ Xingyun was also quite curious when he saw Qingyi.

How did you get here?

Qingyi glanced at Qingyun, and seeing Qingyun's calm expression, Qingyi answered truthfully: "Qingyi was rescued by Young Master Lige, and has been recuperating in Juechen Valley ever since. A few days ago, Young Master Lige sent Qingyi back to the princess's side."

Situ Xingyun nodded in sudden realization.

Qingyi bit her lip, feeling that the atmosphere was a bit awkward. She pursed her lips, curtsied, and said, "Qingyi will take her leave now."

After Qingyi left, Qingyun waved her water sleeves and also got up and left.

Situ Xingyun quickly called out to her, "Xue'er, where are you going?"

"The Emperor has driven away my guests, so now I can only read books," Qingyun replied calmly, walking to the cabinet filled with books.

Situ Xingyun followed him over, "What book does Xue'er want to read?"

Qingyun frowned, wondering to herself why this man had become so clingy.

"Your Majesty, what exactly do you want to do?"

"Call me Xingyun."

"Your Majesty, this is probably not appropriate!"