odessanovel Chapter 823: Crown Prince!
Chapter 823: Crown Prince!
"Oh..."
Long Yue’s face turned slightly red, about to go in with him, when suddenly the man’s large hand blocked her, "I’ll go in, you just keep watch outside!"
Long Yue instinctively wanted to nod but immediately shook her head, "No, if you go in and see all that mess, I won’t feel comfortable! If we’re going, we go together!"
Li Qingmu, "..."
What’s this little wife thinking?
He furrowed his brows, "Don’t fuss, I won’t be looking at anything improper!"
"Then..."
Long Yue was conflicted, clearly not wanting Li Qingmu to go, but unable to throw a tantrum, or else if they were discovered by those inside, it would be troublesome.
Li Qingmu sighed, "Don’t you know me well enough yet?"
Long Yue paused for a moment, yes, didn’t she understand him?
They’d been together for so many years, Long Yue was incredibly perceptive, how could she not see through some things?
Li Qingmu was very devoted emotionally, indeed, he had always been consistent, whether in emotions or personal thoughts, he had his unique insights.
Such a man was reassuring.
"Then... be careful!"
Long Yue worried he would be discovered going in, Li Qingmu just smiled lightly, "Don’t worry, no one can trouble me now!"
Since leaving Da Liang Palace, this man became much more cheerful than before, once again he was that slightly amusing young man.
"Alright."
Li Qingmu turned and went in, with Long Yue waiting outside.
The waiting time wasn’t long for Long Yue, just about the time for half an incense stick, Li Qingmu returned.
"How was it?"
Li Qingmu shook his head, "Filthy beyond belief, is this a place for peaceful meditation? Ridiculous!"
"Then... what did you see?"
Long Yue regretted not going in with Li Qingmu earlier, making her itch to see the truth now.
"A few nuns and some worldly men, along with a few monks."
Li Qingmu’s face turned slightly cold, this was simply ruining moral ethics!
"It’s unsuitable to stay here long, it’s filthy, let’s go!"
With that, he swiftly took Long Yue away from there.
Not long after they left, hurried footsteps were heard, and several monks in robes appeared there.
"Did someone come here just now?"
One monk glanced around, noticing no abnormalities in the area.
He showed a look of deep thought, "No footprints, no handprints, doesn’t look like someone has been here, yet, there’s a warning over there that someone intruded, what’s going on?"
"Could it be that the intruder erased all traces?"
"Hmm, that’s not impossible, but what kind of person would have such an ability, to erase so many traces? Leaving no clues behind?"
The first monk searching for traces fell into deep thought, eventually breaking out in a cold sweat.
If the opponent was human, then, this person’s martial arts were terrifying.
"Regardless, for safety’s sake, stop activities here for the next few days."
"Stopping would lose us quite some money!"
A nun dressed in a floral gown voiced her dissatisfaction.
"No problem, just a few days, losing this little bit of money is better than someone coming and wiping us out completely, one mustn’t be too greedy, know when to advance and retreat, understand gain and loss!"
An elder monk said.
"Alright, then let’s shut down for a few days."
After a round of discussion, they made this decision and then left.
...
Li Qingmu took Long Yue back to the Prince Mansion.
Having seen such filth and impurity, both developed a cleanliness obsession, so they each bathed and washed up before returning to their room to rest.
Though he lay down, Li Qingmu’s mind still recalled the chaotic scenes he saw in the cave, truly uncomfortable.
Such an evil place should be eliminated!
Unable to sleep, he simply got up and went outside, called Yama, and talked about the situation in the grove.
"I know of such a place, but... isn’t that the monks’ meditation and purification site?"
Li Qingmu looked at him displeased, saying, "Yama, have you been neglecting supervision at Yulong Pavilion lately?"
Yama was frightened, quickly kneeling to plead guilty, "Forgive me, Your Highness, I will investigate this matter thoroughly immediately!"
"No need!" Li Qingmu waved his hand, "We might have alerted them, for now, keep an eye on the Grand Empress Dowager’s side, understand?"
"Understood, I will go right away!"
Yama responded, then swiftly left, Li Qingmu withdrew his gaze, his expression cold.
That Grand Empress Dowager intends harm towards them, she must see if she has the capability!
The next morning, when Long Yue woke up, Li Qingmu was already gone, asking Liu Xiang, who said he went to court.
She then remembered, Li Qingmu is now Regent King, he had the regular court meetings to attend daily, of course, he could skip them at will, no one dared criticize, indeed, Empress Dowager Li over there wished he’d leave matters alone.
Did the Supreme Emperor set up this situation, right or wrong?
Empress Dowager Li held resentment towards Li Qingmu, thus affecting Qi Junlian, followed by Qi Jingyu... did the Supreme Emperor not consider these issues?
No, he definitely thought of them, that man was a heroic ruler, how could he not consider them? So, what exactly does he want to do?
This Emperor, even after stepping down, must he manipulate things?
"Princess Consort, a distinguished guest has arrived outside."
Liu Xiang entered, bowing to speak in Long Yue’s ear.
"Who is it?"
Seeing her cautious manner, Long Yue couldn’t help but take it seriously.
Liu Xiang struggled to reveal, "Princess Consort, it’s... it’s the Crown Prince!"
"Oh, the Crown Prince?"
Long Yue was startled for a while, Qi Jingyu actually came to her Regent Prince Mansion personally? Why come at this time? Did he not know Li Qingmu went to court?
"Princess Consort, should you meet him or not?"
Liu Xiang noticed Long Yue pondering and quickly asked.
"Meeting him is certain, after all, he’s the Crown Prince. If I don’t meet him, won’t that one in the harem feel we’re disregarding them, harboring ulterior motives?"
"But I’m worried about your safety..."
"What’s there to worry about? The Crown Prince is a tiger, and will he eat me?"
Long Yue chuckled lightly, speaking of Qi Jingyu, he’s now a handsome young man too, wondering how he looks, quite miss him.
Been over two years since meeting, it’s time to see him.
"Let’s go!"
She rose and arranged her dress, then followed Liu Xiang to the main hall.
Qi Jingyu had truly become a handsome young man, dressed in a moon-white long robe, carrying a jade pendant at his waist, crowned with a jade crown, he appeared refined at first glance.
"Greetings to the Crown Prince, may His Highness live for a thousand years!"
Even though Long Yue is now the Regent Princess Consort, Qi Jingyu is still the future Crown Prince, the required etiquette must be performed carefully.
Qi Jingyu was a bit nervous seeing Long Yue too, thus after seeing Long Yue greet him, he quickly stepped forward saying, "Imperial Aunt, please don’t!"