Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1062 - 1061: Exposed

And at the moment, on the dragon desk in front of His Majesty, just as Di Yelei said, there indeed lay the urgent dossier sent from 800 miles away.

Zhao Yuanlang flipped through the petition, his usually smiling face showing an especially complex expression.

Lin Xiner, you have finally shown up!

After so many years, I never imagined you would appear before me like this.

Are you well now?

He couldn’t help but put down the dossier and walked outside the sleeping palace, looking at the sky that was gradually brightening, and heaved a long sigh.

"Go see if Officer Cao Senior has left the Palace,"

The figure of Eunuch Xiao behind him shrank as he hurriedly answered, "The early morning session has just ended not long ago, Officer Cao Senior probably hasn’t gone far, the old servant will have it checked immediately."

"Hmm, go ahead!"

Zhao Yuanlang nodded slightly, still gazing at the full bloom of flowers in the Imperial Garden.

Eunuch Xiao hurriedly retreated slowly, and once he was out of His Majesty’s sight, his footsteps paused slightly, and he glanced back at Zhao Yuanlang with a glint in his eye.

Biting his teeth in the shadows, perhaps... At present, this is an opportunity!

Zhao Yuanlang did not notice Eunuch Xiao’s movements. At the moment, his entire mind rested on the petition from before, and he was immersed in memories of the past.

It wasn’t long before Eunuch Xiao returned, "Your Majesty, Officer Cao Senior is waiting outside the hall."

"Let him come in."

Zhao Yuanlang clenched his fist tight and turned sharply to sit on the dragon chair.

So be it!

All the tangled years between us, so many grudges and graces, it’s time to settle them!

As an elder of three dynasties, Officer Cao Senior had served alongside Lord Gan Senior for many years, now looking even older and more frail with each passing year. Being supported by two eunuchs, he approached Zhao Yuanlang tremblingly, and finally stood steady, making a fist greeting toward His Majesty.

"The elder minister greets Your Majesty..."

Before he could bow, Zhao Yuanlang quickly looked up, having the two eunuchs beside him help Officer Cao Senior up, "Officer Cao Senior, please dispense with the formalities! Hurry, get Officer Cao Senior a chair, don’t let him stumble."

The two eunuchs naturally did not dare to neglect their duty and quickly brought over a chair, helping Officer Cao Senior to sit down before they retreated.

After catching his breath for quite a while, Officer Cao Senior evened out his breathing, "The elder minister thanks Your Majesty for your favor. Alas! This old body of the elder minister is increasingly frail, afraid that it may not hold out for many days. The elder minister..."

"What are you saying, Officer Cao? My Great Zhao Country still needs loyal and righteous ministers like you. All these years between us as sovereign and official, if I don’t see Officer Cao for a while, my heart feels heavy. You must not think to leave me alone to enjoy bliss, could you?"

This was purely a comforting remark from His Majesty!

As years passed, Officer Cao found it increasingly difficult to attend the early morning sessions. His Majesty thus issued a special decree, allowing Officer Cao the freedom to come and go from the palace, to rest at home and be excused from the daily morning sessions. However, Officer Cao never took advantage of his age, performing the duty of attending the early morning sessions every first and 15th day of the lunar month.

Officer Cao shook all over, taking quite a while to get up and trembling slightly as he bowed, "His Majesty’s consideration for the elder minister is deeply felt, and I will never dare to forget it for all eternity! Even unto death! Whenever His Majesty has a task, the elder minister will spare no effort, even if it costs me this old frame—I shall see to it that the matter is well and beautifully done for His Majesty!"

"That’s very good! Quickly, help Officer Cao sit down. Make sure he doesn’t hurt his back."

Zhao Yuanlang was exceptionally nervous, repeatedly instructing the eunuch by his side to step forward, "The Great Zhao today cannot do without you, Officer Cao Senior! You must take good care of yourself, for there are still so many matters on which I rely upon Officer Cao’s..."

Zhao Yuanlang rambled on for quite a while, and both the emperor and his minister ended up weeping bitterly.

After a while, the two managed to dry their tears.

Officer Cao Senior sat up straight, ready to listen to the instructions. He knew the main issue was about to come!

Indeed, Zhao Yuanlang washed his face, and then, with a light cough and a smile, said, "Officer Cao, I summoned you to the Palace today because there is something on my mind that I can’t decide upon, and I wish to consult with you, Officer Cao." As Zhao Yuanlang spoke, he subconsciously twisted the finger ring on his hand, his eyebrows furrowing slightly.

Officer Cao, familiar with Zhao Yuanlang’s habits, immediately understood that something was troubling His Majesty, and it seemed to be no small matter!

Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn’t appear so anxious and restless.

"Your Majesty may command me as you please. Whatever I can do, I shall not fail to accomplish. Even if it is beyond my ability, I will do my utmost to fulfill it! I will not let you down."

These words slightly relaxed Zhao Yuanlang’s brows, "With that, I feel reassured! The matter is as follows..."

As Zhao Yuanlang spoke at length, Liu Sisi had already left the village outskirts in Dacheng County. freёnovelkiss.com

She and Granny Peng were originally hiding in a shadowy place. As the sky gradually brightened and they were growing anxious, by chance, a door opened beside them and a grandmother-granddaughter pair came out of the house. Granny Peng’s eyes immediately lit up!

What followed happened naturally. Granny Peng quickly subdued the pair, stripped off their clothes, and disguised themselves to leave the village.

The journey was smooth sailing. Liu Sisi kept her head lowered, afraid of giving herself away. Thankfully, there were no unusual incidents until they left the village, and she finally sighed with relief.

"Granny Peng, don’t you think today’s events were rather odd?"

Liu Sisi furrowed her brows, frequently looking back with growing suspicion in her heart.

"Don’t look back!"

Granny Peng hurriedly scolded her in a low voice, without letting go of Liu Sisi’s arm, "Princess, if you keep looking back like this and arouse suspicion, what would we do? Move quickly!"

As she spoke, she also stealthily glanced behind them, a flicker of anxiety appearing but quickly hidden as she hurried Liu Sisi along.

Not until they reached the official road and had put a considerable distance between themselves and the small mountain village did the two relax.

After traveling all night, both were tired, thirsty, and hungry. Upon seeing a little tea house by the side of the official road, Liu Sisi couldn’t go any further.

"Granny Peng, look, a tea house! Let’s go in and have something to eat and drink before we continue on our way."

Granny Peng surveyed the surroundings for a moment and did not reject her suggestion, nodding in agreement, "That sounds good! Let’s go in and see."

The two supported each other as they entered.

It was early morning, and the little tea house was devoid of other customers. Their arrival immediately caught the attention of the tea house owner. He hurried forward, his face adorned with a humble smile, and bowed repeatedly, gesturing for them to come inside.

"Both of you, please come in! Come on in and take a seat... What do both of you need?"

Liu Sisi had no energy left to speak; her legs felt like they were filled with lead, even lifting an arm seemed to drain her strength, and she simply sat down on a chair.

With no one else in the little tea house, the two just happened to sit at the edge, perfectly positioned to observe the diverse array of passersby.