RPAGF Chapter 146 Mission successfully completed!
Chapter 146 Mission successfully completed!
Xu Tian noticed the emperor's gaze and knew that he would ask her the next question, so she nervously clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
"Xinrong, I see you haven't spoken yet, now tell me what you think."
The emperor knew that Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei and Song Qing had a very good relationship, and they accompanied each other every day on their tours. It was reasonable for them to unanimously decide to help Hanxiang. However, Xinrong was added halfway through. No matter what magical powers Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei had, it was impossible for someone to become of one mind with them so quickly. Therefore, he wanted to see how Xinrong viewed this matter.
"In reply to the emperor, although Xinrong came here with the three princesses, I feel that it is against common sense and rules to let you let Concubine Xiang go." Xu Tian took a deep breath, suppressed the nervousness in her heart, and said the words she had prepared long ago, word by word.
"Oh? If you think so, then why did you come to my imperial study with the three of them? And..." The emperor paused halfway through his words, looked at Xu Tian solemnly, and continued: "As far as I know, you have a very good relationship with Qing'er and the others. Every time you leave the palace, you go together. If so, you must have come into contact with Merdan. Why aren't you moved by his love story with Xiang Fei?"
The emperor's words laid everything out in the open, and even if they wanted to sound righteous, they couldn't.
"Your Majesty, although I have a sisterly relationship with the three princesses, and I also know Meldan and know the story of him and Concubine Xiang, but this cannot change my views on rules and etiquette. Everyone in the world follows common ethics, and I am no exception. Although love sometimes makes people indulge in it and cannot extricate themselves, rules are more important." It was the first time that Xu Tian spoke so much to the emperor. She usually followed behind Song Qing, not speaking or expressing anything. This made her very nervous.
The emperor looked at Xu Tian, who was trying her best to suppress her nervousness but still had trembling hands, and said in surprise: "So, Xinrong, you are against the idea of these three people?"
Do you think he doesn't know? This girl talked for a long time, seemingly to help herself, saying rules and common sense, but in fact, not a single word indicated that she would not help Hanxiang and that Meldan.
Just as the emperor thought, Xu Tian's next sentence directly overturned all the nonsense he had just said.
"Your Majesty, although I believe that rules and etiquette are important, I am still willing to go against the secular world when I feel indebted to my friends. Therefore, I come here today to ask for mercy together with the three princesses." After finally finishing her lines, Xu Tian instantly relaxed a lot.
But she was exhausted. This was too difficult! Facing the emperor, she had to recite the lines and act like it was real. It was a bit difficult for her! She even doubted whether she could enter the entertainment industry with this acting skill if she returned to modern times!
After listening to Xu Tian's words, the emperor showed an understanding expression. He knew that the girl was just pretending! What rules and ethics are all lies!
However, Xinrong's words touched his heart. He really cared about rules and ethics. He didn't want his concubine to run away with another man. If the news got out, where would his face be?
But with Xinrong's words, he felt a lot more comfortable. Yes, all he wanted was an attitude. He didn't want the four of them to keep pressing on him, without anyone considering his feelings and thoughts.
Now that someone understood his difficulties, the emperor was not as depressed as before, although that person still hoped that he would release Hanxiang.
Looking at the four girls standing below, the emperor felt amused: "Oh! You guys! There is really no one who is worry-free!"
"Tell me, what methods do you have to allow Hanxiang to leave with a legitimate reason?" After the emperor calmed down, he no longer objected as he did at the beginning. He had already got the answer he wanted, so now he could still help the four children realize their wishes.
Song Qing and the others felt as if they had been pardoned when they heard the emperor's words. Although they seemed very calm just now, they were actually still unsure. How could they guess the emperor's thoughts!
What they had imagined before were just the best ways they could think of to deal with the situation. Once the emperor did not agree as they wished, that would be the beginning of their punishment.
"Emperor Father! Should you let Hanxiang go?" Xiaoyanzi was the most impatient and was the first to ask.
"Hmph! What's the use if I don't agree? I think you will most likely send Hanxiang away secretly!" The emperor looked at Xiaoyanzi's surprised expression and said sarcastically.
"Hehehe, no way!" Little Swallow smiled.
"Tell me about your plan." The emperor did not continue to argue with Xiaoyanzi and asked.
Song Qing and Ziwei looked at each other.
Ziwei said: "Father Emperor, our idea is actually very simple. We just need you to cooperate with us in putting on a show."
"Oh? Acting? Just like what you did just now?" The emperor's words made the four people standing there blush.
Well! All my acting was discovered just now!
The emperor is the emperor! Their petty tricks are not worthy of being on the stage.
"In reply to the emperor, we want to fake the death of Concubine Xiang. You just need to announce that Concubine Xiang died of illness." Song Qing calmed down the fastest and spoke.
"Is that so?" the emperor asked, raising his eyebrows.
"Maybe you can let us out more smoothly, that would be better." Song Qing obediently made another request.
"Okay! You go back and wait for the letter!" The emperor still had some official business to deal with, so he nodded and agreed, then let Song Qing and the others leave.
The few people who were still a little confused returned to Shufangzhai.
"We...are we successful?" Xu Tian asked uncertainly.
"Yes, we succeeded!" Ziwei also found it incredible that they actually did it!
Ertai, Erkang Benjamin, Yongqi and Xiao Jian, who were waiting for someone, were about to rush out to the imperial study when they saw the four girls coming back with a look of disbelief on their faces.
"How is it?" Ertai walked to Song Qing and asked.
"What do you think?" Song Qing looked at Ertai with a smile.
"It seems that this time it went smoothly!"