RPAGF Chapter 330 The drama unfolds
Chapter 330 The drama unfolds
When the name of this nominal mother-in-law was mentioned, Cui Rong suddenly felt an indescribable feeling in her heart that made her quite resistant and disgusted; but since it was a required task that she could not refuse and her fellow sisters had already agreed, she had no choice but to go with the flow and follow the main group.
While the two were talking, Cui Rong suddenly came up with a plan to find a reason to avoid attending the meeting so as to avoid having to face the person who made her feel uneasy. "How about saying that I caught a cold last night and that's why I feel unwell today?"
She tentatively asked the maid beside her, trying to seek approval or support.
Cuizhu thought for a moment and shook her head, saying, "Yesterday you were clearly full of energy and had no signs of illness. Now you suddenly say you are sick, which is bound to arouse suspicion. Besides, the current situation is delicate, so it is not appropriate to act too high-profile to avoid unnecessary trouble."
After hearing this, she could only sigh helplessly and nodded to show her understanding and acceptance, and silently make the corresponding preparations.
Before leaving, Cui Rong hesitated for a while, and finally decided to take some self-defense items with her. She reached out and opened the small drawer at the bottom of the dressing table, took out a small packet of medicine powder, sealed it carefully, and then hid it in her sleeve and put it on.
After arriving at the palace, an expressionless eunuch led them to the waiting room specially set up for female guests, and after saying a few polite words, he retreated out of the door.
Looking at the empty room without any sign of other people, a feeling of uneasiness gradually began to well up in my heart. Logically, there should have been a constant flow of people coming and going at this time, but the situation before me was completely the opposite.
This weird atmosphere makes people feel terrified.
Although she was worried about the future, she still tried to stay calm and politely asked the maid who accompanied her: "Why hasn't anyone else come yet? Is there something wrong?"
The maid replied honestly, "There is still some time before the official opening. Madam, don't worry too much. We can just rest here and wait for other distinguished guests to arrive."
However, the messenger soon disappeared from sight, leaving only the few of them sitting there quietly.
As every minute and every second passed, the air was filled with an inexplicable sense of panic that made it hard to breathe. So without any hesitation, he immediately stood up and walked outside, determined to find out the truth himself and solve the mystery in his heart.
Just at this moment, the door not far away was slowly pushed open and a tall and slender figure stepped in.
After seeing the appearance of the person coming, Cui Rong couldn't help but widen her eyes and blurt out the name that she loved and hated at the same time: "It's Lin..."
The person in front of him was not someone else but his first love Lin Han, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time but was always concerned about her safety!
When we met again after we had parted, I found that the person I once knew so well had become completely different and was unrecognizable.
The young and innocent boy of the past has long since transformed into a mature man with an elegant and outstanding temperament. He exudes a charming demeanor that attracts countless women.
If I had met such a handsome, suave and romantic young man in the past, I would never have expected to be qualified to be his partner and spend the rest of my life with him.
Her thoughts were interrupted in an instant, and Cui Rong suddenly came to her senses and noticed something unusual.
"The Queen sent you?"
She questioned in a cold tone.
"really."
Lin Han nodded and admitted that his coming was indeed an authorized arrangement and there was no personal will involved.
When I received the confirmed news, I was shocked as if struck by lightning. I was shaking violently and breaking out in cold sweat. I never thought that the Queen could be so cruel and deliberately designed such a game just to humiliate and ruin my reputation and make everyone I know laugh at me!
Thinking of this, he was filled with grief and anger and could no longer suppress his impulse. He was about to yell but was stopped by the other party. "Please don't make it public. Otherwise, if others find out about the situation here, the consequences will be disastrous. It will only complicate the situation and will not do you any good."
Hearing this, she felt as if struck by a bolt from the blue and became completely dazed, unable to think or judge. She once thought that he was a trustworthy good husband, but now it seemed that he had become a tool of the enemy and was willing to be a pawn to deal with his ex-lover. It was simply unacceptable and heartbreaking.
She stared at the man opposite her, not daring to let her guard down, ready to use her secret weapon for self-defense at any time: "So, what exactly are you going to do?"
The sun rose higher and higher, the sky became a deep blue and cloudless. The weather was very good. Unfortunately, no one was in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery and enjoy the quiet time. Everyone was anxiously waiting for a big drama that might change the trajectory of their destiny.
At the same time, in the quiet, elegant and pleasant countryside far away from the bustling city, the emperor, wearing a dragon robe and ruling the world with unparalleled honor, was forced to suspend his entertainment activities and hurried back because of illness.
However, the enclosure was still bustling with people, and many civil and military officials in the court were still in high spirits chasing wild beasts and competing in shooting skills, striving to win the championship and win the favor of their masters. At the same time, they could also win glory for themselves, increase their prestige, expand their influence, lay a solid foundation for future promotion, and open up a broader path.
However, for Song Yanyi, who was responsible for protecting the safety of the holy carriage and participated in the whole process but did not take part in the competition, these disputes were irrelevant and had no appeal. Therefore, he left with the convoy and returned to the camp to rest for a while and wait to recover his strength before making plans.
As soon as he got off the car, he was blocked by his trusted guard captain Fu Xian who was walking towards him. He bowed respectfully and reported the situation.
He heaved a sigh of relief when he learned that his wives and concubines were doing well and had not encountered any problems or troubles. Then he remembered that according to customary practice, when Tianzi led civil and military officials to carry out large-scale hunting operations, in order to demonstrate the royal grace and appease the loyalty of the subjects, a sumptuous dinner would often be held in the palace to entertain the relatives who came to join in the fun. In particular, those key figures who supported the officials with prominent status and outstanding achievements were given preferential treatment, and the hospitality was warm, thoughtful and meticulous.
Realizing this, I immediately turned around and started walking towards my destination again. As I was walking along the winding path, I overheard two people squatting in a corner whispering and discussing gossip. Although their voices were small, the content was quite interesting.
"Do you think the one you just saw was the real Madam Song?"
"It is absolutely true that I saw it with my own hands, and it was definitely her!"
Another companion replied in the affirmative.
"But according to rumors, she was sitting at the party and attending it normally, but then suddenly claimed that she was not feeling well and wanted to go back to her room to change clothes. She also requested to be left alone and did not want others to disturb her and take care of her. As a result, she has not returned since then."
Then someone mentioned another piece of information that seemed unrelated to this but contained some clues, which aroused great interest among the people present. They stopped their work and gathered around to listen carefully.
"This morning, the palace gate welcomed a group of local officials who came from afar to visit and exchange ideas. It was said that they were a special team sent from the distant Qingzhou. The leader seemed to be named Lin...