Chapter 52: To Take Her Life

  Yanling Jun didn't stay in the East Palace for long either. When Tong Lan and Qing Teng returned, he stood up to bid farewell.

  Chu Youyang ordered Qingteng to send him out.

  Qing Luan walked in from outside and saw that her complexion was not good, furrowed her brow and said, "Young Mistress, what's wrong with you? Did... did Lord Yanling say something to you?"

  Chu Nanyang didn't speak, his face calm and serene as he slowly stroked a jade ring on his finger. After a moment of contemplation, he opened his mouth decisively and said, "Taohuai An's purpose for this trip is to select a consort here. If nothing unexpected happens, the candidate should be among the various royal families. Yesterday's birthday banquet was inconvenient in many ways. In the next few days, the Emperor should arrange another opportunity for him to meet these women. You go and investigate his recent schedule for me immediately."

  Qing Luan didn't understand: "Didn't the young mistress say she wouldn't get involved in this matter?"

  "I'm worried!" Chu Nanyang said, looking at her with a worried expression. He hesitated for a moment before speaking, "There's something going on between Tuoba Huai'an and Tuoba Rongyao!"

  Qing Luan was shocked and let out an incredulous low cry, "This... this..."

  This is simply unbelievable, those two people are siblings! If there's any intimacy between them, it would be incestuous! It goes against moral principles and would be despised by the world.

  Chu Youyang cast a sideways glance at her, his voice cold as he said, "Now that Tuoba Huai'an is under my control, it's true, but the whereabouts of Tuoba Rongyao have yet to be determined!"

  At this time, I'm afraid of unexpected events, Tuoba Yuyao is already a troublemaker, and now with this added relationship, even if it's just nominal.

  She absolutely wouldn't allow this woman into the backyard of her East Palace to slap her father's face.

  "What's still dazing about?" Chu Xiangyang felt anxious in his heart, seeing Qing Luan not moving, he urged, "Go and investigate their recent itinerary immediately, then spread the news, just say my illness has been cured, and I will go together at that time."

  "Yes!" This matter is not trivial, Qing Luan did not dare to be slow, and hurriedly responded and left.

  That afternoon, Qing Luan had already inquired about the accurate news. The emperor indeed made arrangements and the Imperial Household Department issued a notice to the young people of various royal families and noble families in the city, saying that the noble guests from Mobei came from afar, and specially opened the suburban imperial palace near the capital, letting these young people accompany them to play for a few days, slightly fulfilling the host's courtesy.

  Chu Youyang was going to leave, and Chu Yi'an didn't object, but he didn't mention it to Chu Yuexin and the others, which meant that he didn't approve.

  Chu Yuexin and Chu Yuening were both very quiet, but that night, Chu Youyang received news that Chu Yuxian had gone to her maternal grandfather's house, the Temple of Thunder, under the pretext of visiting a sick relative.

  "She must have received the news in advance and gone over to take advantage of the Lei family's convenience, and tomorrow she will follow them to the imperial palace." Qing Luan said, extremely disgusted with this cunning and brainless Fifth Young Mistress, "Shouldn't the young mistress inform the crown prince about it and let someone go bring her back?"

  "Whatever!" Chu Xiangyang smiled indifferently and continued to focus on the embroidery needle in his hand, "At this imperial banquet, didn't the Emperor entrust Big Brother and Chu Qiyan with the arrangements? Even if she wants to stir up trouble, are you afraid no one will clean up after her? Why must I be the bad guy?"

  The main thing is that Chu Yu Yan is not yet at the age of marriage, as long as she is not taken by Tuoba Huai An to be a stepping stone, whether she wants to die or cause trouble, Chu Mo Yang will not bother to take care of her.

  The next day, Chu Youyang and Chu Qihui went out together early in the morning.

  At the same time, Chu Qiyan from Nanhe Wangfu was also preparing to set off.

  In such a special occasion, Chu Lingyun would not participate, and early in the morning, she was being served by Zi Xun while combing her hair, when she saw Zi Wei bringing in new clothes.

  "Has Qi Yan left?" Chu Lingyun asked casually.

  "The servant came just as the young master was leaving." Ziyu said, "It's an imperial edict, today you don't need to enter the palace for an audience, you can set off directly to the temporary palace."

  Chu Lingyun's hand, which was holding a comb, paused in mid-air. Her eyes flickered as she asked, "You mean... the Emperor's grandfather opened up the suburban palace to entertain guests?"

  "Yes!" Zǐ Wéi smiled and said, "The imperial palace has always been used only by the emperor and the ladies of the harem to escape the heat, this is also a great honor."

  "Yes, I've only been to the imperial palace with my grandmother once. It's a rare opportunity, no reason not to go and take a look." Chu Lingyun said slowly, with an inexplicable glimmer in her eyes. She stood up and said, "Zi Xue, help me change clothes, Zi Wei, go tell Qi Yan to wait for me for a while, I'll come after I've changed."

  The two maidservants were perplexed by her sudden decision, but they didn't dare ask any questions and hastened to carry out her orders.

  Xing Gong and others such as Chu Nianyang wanted to arrive a step earlier, coincidentally meeting Tuoba Huai'an at the gate.

  Tuoba Huai'an was extremely surprised, and with a bow and a smile, he said, "The Princess of Xunyang? I didn't expect to have the chance to meet you here again. It's a great honor for me."

  "Your Highness is too kind." Chu Nanyang said lightly, his eyes casually sweeping around the surroundings. "I've long heard that the environment of this palace is elegant and beautifully built. Today, thanks to Your Highness's blessing, I can finally feast my eyes on it."

  In short, she just came to enjoy the view and had nothing to do with other things.

  Tuoba Huai'an's smile on his face did not diminish, but a flash of anger passed through the bottom of his eyes.

  Chu Youyang had already politely nodded slightly and went ahead through the door.

  Qing Luan glanced around and leaned in close, whispering, "Young Mistress, Tuoba Rongyao hasn't arrived!"

  "It seems things are going badly!" Chu Youyang let out a faint sigh——

  Tuoba Rongyao didn't come, which means the person she wants to marry doesn't need to be chosen from among these noble young masters present today. This is not a good omen.

  Chu Youyang's heart was filled with worries, and he slightly lost his focus. Qingteng, who was walking on the other side of him, smiled and called out: "Lord Yanling!"

  Chu Youyang suddenly raised his head and indeed saw Yanling Jun walking towards him with an unrestrained smile.

  Chu Youyang was taken aback for a moment, then reacted - Chu Yijian's body was not good, he had been granted imperial grace and had been recuperating in this palace all year round. Since Prince Yanling wanted to help him recover his health, it was natural that he would also live with him here.

  "Lord Yanling, what a coincidence?" Chu Jinyang smiled slightly and met his gaze calmly.

  Yanling Jun was about to speak when he raised his eyes and saw a large group of people, including Tuoba Huai'an and Chu Lingyun, entering from outside the door. His eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he said, "Go in first!"

  Zhuo Rouyang was unaware of what lay ahead and nodded in agreement with him, quickly entering the garden one after the other.

  Chu Lingyun, who was walking behind, suddenly had a gloomy expression that couldn't be any darker.

  Su Lin saw it and just regarded her as rushing towards Chu Mo Yang, coldly smiling and saying: "Don't be impatient, since we've met today, there will naturally be plenty of opportunities for you to vent your anger."

  "Out of breath?" Chu Lingyun's red lips curled up, she slowly raised an eyebrow and looked at Su Lin, saying word by word, "What I want is her life!"

  Digression

  Yanling's master is everywhere, he must show his face, even if it's just a glimpse, can't repeat the mistakes of those who were deceived ~