This wave of rain started in the Capital and went all the way to Lin State.
The people of Linzhou City had long been subdued by Tang Zan, and with the guidance of those arranged by Pei Shu’er, Tang Zan’s ascension seed destined by heaven.
In the days that followed, other places also began to receive rain one after another.
This only strengthened everyone’s belief in Tang Zan becoming the Emperor.
When Yan Haoxuan was the Emperor, there was a continuous drought for years. Wasn’t it because the Emperor did sothing heinous to anger the heavens?
During Yan Hengyin’s ti, there was still a drought, with no signs of rain.
Once Tang Zan ascended the throne, he resolved the years-long drought problem on his very first day.
Now, throughout Dayan, most people believe that Tang Zan is the chosen son of heaven.
And at this mont, on the sacrificial altar.
Tang Zan tightly held Pei Shu’er’s hand, lifted it, and planted a kiss on the back of her hand.
Pei Shu’er’s cheeks flushed slightly as she whispered, "So many people are watching."
Tang Zan laughed softly.
"I am the Emperor now, who dares to say no to ."
Pei Shu’er teased with a smile, "Look at you, just ascended and already showing the potential of a foolish ruler."
Pei Shu’er saw the smile fade from Tang Zan’s face, and she seriously looked at him.
"What’s wrong?"
Tang Zan looked at Pei Shu’er earnestly, "It’s all thanks to you. How did you know it would rain today, sothing even the State Preceptor didn’t foresee?"
Pei Shu’er blinked and whispered softly into Tang Zan’s ear, "It has sothing to do with the secret I carry."
Tang Zan nodded, knowing it was not the right ti to ask more with so many eyes around.
At the sa ti, Tang Zan’s heart was filled with gratitude.
If it hadn’t rained that day, the ascension and change of the country’s na wouldn’t have gone so smoothly.
They carried out ceremonies all day, and by the ti they returned to the Imperial Palace, it was already dark.
Yangxin Palace and Phoenix Hall had also been redecorated during this ti.
Tang Zan carried Pei Shu’er onto the Dragon Bed, carefully removing her shoes and socks, and gently massaged her feet.
Pei Shu’er was taken aback and quickly tried to pull away, but Tang Zan laughed, "Is there any part of you I haven’t touched?"
Not only touched, but even kissed all over.
Pei Shu’er’s cheeks flushed slightly. She realized that Tang Zan could be quite smooth-talking.
However, Tang Zan’s massage felt really good, and Pei Shu’er soon felt drowsy.
Dayan’s shoes weren’t as comfortable as those from the Qing Dynasty in history, but they were more for aesthetics than comfort.
And she had been standing all day.
Sleeping on the Dragon Bed was a delight; it was large and soft.
Tang Chong also had a wet nurse to take care of him, so the couple had little to worry about.
From the head of the bed to the foot, Pei Shu’er sohow didn’t fall off.
In the end, when Tang Zan was not satisfied and wanted to continue teasing, Pei Shu’er rubbed her waist and nudged his shoulder with her foot.
"That’s enough."
Tang Zan could only cuddle Pei Shu’er in his arms, and they fell asleep just like that.
It wasn’t until the next morning that Pei Shu’er woke up to find Tang Zan was no longer there.
The palace maids were also there to assist Pei Shu’er with her morning routine.
After she was done washing up, Pei Shu’er heard Li Xide’s voice.
"Reporting to the Empress, soone requests an audience."
Pei Shu’er thought Li Xide was quite a remarkable person.
She had initially assud Li Xide was Yan Haoxuan’s man, but actually, he was a plant by Yan Hengyin beside Yan Haoxuan.
When she thought he was Yan Hengyin’s confidant, she discovered he was planted by Tang Zan early on next to Yan Haoxuan.
In other words, he was a spy within a spy within a spy.
This is no longer a matter of being cunning and experienced; this is downright sly and crafty.
This nested intrigue also allowed Tang Zan to quickly consolidate power in the palace.
Of course, to be a spy within a spy within a spy, the most important thing is acting skills.
At least, Li Xide’s Oscar-worthy performance won the trust of the previous two emperors, fooling them completely.
Anyway, whenever Pei Shu’er saw Li Xide now,
she no longer felt trust, but genuine fear.
Such a person, Pei Shu’er truly couldn’t see through.
Pei Shu’er went out and saw Tao Mingxuan standing outside the door.
At the mont, he was dressed as a eunuch, humble and inconspicuous.
Pei Shu’er walked outside, Tao Mingxuan followed behind her, while Li Xide remained quietly waiting at the door of Yangxin Palace.
Tao Mingxuan smiled, "Oh, I’ve quickly beco a three-dynasty veteran. I’ve outlived two emperors, so my wish for an emperor to raise my children has fallen through, hasn’t it?"
Pei Shu’er couldn’t help but laugh, "Enough joking around, what do you want to do now?"
Tao Mingxuan laughed, "Just catching up with you, it’s been so long since we’ve t."
As they walked, Tao Mingxuan nonchalantly slipped a piece of paper into Pei Shu’er’s hand.
Pei Shu’er’s mind raced as she quickly tucked the note away.
After walking for so ti, Tao Mingxuan spoke up.
"Pei Lingling is very dissatisfied. Now that Tang Zan has ascended, she hasn’t received her allowance as an Imperial Concubine. Moreover, the status of all concubines at the Pei Mansion has significantly declined. Even though Pei Lingling has returned to the Pei Mansion, she hasn’t had a good ti."
"She has been communicating with people in the palace, seemingly to plot sothing big."
Pei Shu’er raised an eyebrow, surprised by Pei Lingling’s ambition.
But that was exactly Pei Lingling’s way of doing things; she wouldn’t just watch Pei Shu’er outshine her.
Tao Mingxuan said, "But Pei Lingling doesn’t have many contacts. However, inside the palace, no one should be underestimated, especially those close to you. Be careful."
Pei Shu’er looked at Tao Mingxuan, "Alright."
After a pause, Pei Shu’er added, "Tao Mingxuan, now that your great revenge has been achieved, do you want to enter the court as an official? That way, your talents won’t be wasted."
Tao Mingxuan smiled peacefully, "Of course I do, but before that, I want to ask the Emperor for a few won."
Pei Shu’er was montarily speechless, she had forgotten.
This Tao Mingxuan had slept with an unknown number of won from the harem.
Pei Shu’er said, "Well, this..."
Tang Zan’s voice ca from afar, gradually approaching, "I approve."
Pei Shu’er turned to see Tang Zan behind her.
Tang Zan had a cloudy expression as he wrapped an arm around Pei Shu’er’s shoulder.
Tang Zan said, "I will grant you the Tao Mansion again. You can choose ten won to take with you, also take your children with you. Have them change their nas and stay in your mansion."
With Tang Zan’s approval, Tao Mingxuan eagerly went to pick his people.
In truth, there were only a few won he genuinely cared for, but he had many more that he...physically engaged with.
So, unintentionally, he left behind so of his offspring.
Despite being a eunuch in the palace, he still managed to father five or six children.
Not wasting any ti at all.
These people had to be taken away, there was no other way.
The Imperial Family fears nothing more than a ssy bloodline.
Tao Mingxuan’s words indeed helped alleviate Tang Zan’s worries about the future.
Reviews
All reviews (0)