Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 875 - : Pleading
Chapter 875: Chapter 875: Pleading
Liu Sisi was indifferent to playing chess, and by the end of the game, she still hadn’t discerned anything from it.
Instead, His Majesty laughed heartily and directly tossed a black piece onto the chessboard.
“You play chess boldly and aggressively, advancing and retreating appropriately. However, it seems that something is on your mind, and there are many distractions while you play. Is it because of the Gan Family’s home being raided?”
Finally, His Majesty took the initiative to mention the Gan Family, which also made Liu Sisi sigh with relief.
“Father Emperor, Ruyu also knows that coming to ask for Father Emperor’s help at this time is difficult for you. When Ruyu was in dire straits, the Miss of Gan Family extended a helping hand many times. Moreover, she is both Ruyu’s student and good sister, so…”
Liu Sisi did not plead for anyone else in the Gan Family; for her, doing her best to save Ruo Ruo was tantamount to fulfilling her duty to the Gan Family.
His Majesty neither agreed nor disagreed, instead casually picking up a piece from the chessboard and playing another move.
“Miss of Gan Family? Do you mean the one who was once engaged to Yang Yikun?”
Di Yelei didn’t speak, but picked up a white piece and began to play against His Majesty once more.
“That’s right, but Father Emperor should also be well aware of the ins and outs of that marriage arrangement. The Miss of Gan Family originally had someone she admired, but alas… time waits for no one.”
Liu Sisi felt like she could hardly breathe, but she had to maintain her composure while kneeling there, daring not to move an inch.
After hearing Liu Sisi’s words, Zhao Yuanlang didn’t speak, and fell into silence as he continued playing chess with Di Yelei. Liu Sisi knelt there until her legs went numb before finally seeing Zhao Yuanlang put down a chess piece.
“According to what you’re suggesting, what should be done with this Miss of Gan Family?”
Unexpectedly, Liu Sisi’s heart trembled, but she still bit the bullet and continued, “The Miss of Gan Family was originally ‘recuperating’ from illness back in her hometown of Macheng County and only came to the capital four years ago. After the death of Yang Yikun, she was sent directly by Lord Gan to the Water Cloud Nunnery, where she stayed for months. It can be said she has had a hard life and I hope Father Emperor, for Ruyu’s sake, will spare the Miss of Gan Family.”
The reason Liu Sisi said so much was merely to prove that Gan Miaoruo held a disposable position within the Gan Family.
Zhao Yuanlang’s eyes flickered and an unusual hesitation appeared on his face, “And what of it? Father Emperor cannot set a precedent just for her sake.”
Di Yelei also set down his white piece, stood up quietly, and knelt beside Liu Sisi to bow, “Your Majesty, beyond the law there is kinship. As the Miss of Gan Family is a woman, even if she stays, she poses no threat to the larger picture. But to Ruyu, it would mean gaining a childhood friend, which would be of great significance.”
“Please grant us this favor, Father Emperor.”
Liu Sisi hastily knelt down as well.
“Enough! It’s getting late; you may rest in the side hall over there.”
After speaking, Zhao Yuanlang got up and left.
Liu Sisi and Di Yelei exchanged glances, unsure whether this was approval or not. They could not tell.
But in a moment, Eunuch Xiao came over to lead them out of the Wende Hall.
It was only when they reached the side hall that Eunuch Xiao turned back to them, “This is where His Majesty has prepared for both of you to stay. Rest early, as it’s getting late. I must go back to attend to His Majesty.”
Di Yelei made a fist greeting, “Many thanks to Eunuch Xiao for your tireless dedication to His Majesty.”
“Not at all, not at all.”
Eunuch Xiao smiled and looked at Liu Sisi for a moment before carrying his lantern and leaving.
It was only then that Liu Sisi had the opportunity to take in the situation of the side hall.
“`The thin-gauze canopy embroidered with silver thread begonias shaped like tear drops was hung from the top beam. Brushing aside the perfectly even-sized pearls that made the bead curtain, one’s gaze would land on the soft sinuous silk quilt spread over the divan, with a pair of Han-white jade pillows meticulously arranged at the head of the bed.
Just as the two were peering into each other’s eyes, a procession of palace maids entered from outside in single file, each holding various washing utensils. Liu Sisi, unpretentious as always, finished her ablutions with the maids’ assistance and then lay down on the bed.
“What do you think? The meaning behind Father Emperor’s words just now, has he agreed or not?”
Liu Sisi whispered close to his ear.
“It’s hard to say.”
His hand stood upright, pressing on her lips: “Father Emperor loves his people like his children and naturally cannot bear to see them suffer. Perhaps His Majesty has long made a decision regarding the Gan Family matter, so let’s just wait.”
The finger pressuring her lips silenced her words but also made Liu Sisi realize her situation, and she nodded slightly.
“That’s fine, let’s just wait then.”
Liu Sisi verbally agreed, but beneath the quilt, she couldn’t help writing on his chest, “I hope we can save her.”
“I understand. I will find another opportunity to ask His Majesty.”
After Di Yelei finished writing on Liu Sisi’s chest, it made her entire body uncomfortable, an itch spreading rapidly through her.
“Let’s sleep, it’s getting late. Come, your husband will cherish you dearly…”
Spring hues were ignited in the room as Di Yelei and Liu Sisi coordinated with tacit understanding. The occasional moans and groans from inside made a few eavesdroppers blushing by the corner, unsure how to face such an embarrassing situation, and had no choice but to pretend they heard nothing.
On the bed, Liu Sisi covered her mouth to stifle a yawn, but her voice continued making sounds that could trouble the calmest mind, hitting everyone’s eardrums over and over again. Meanwhile, Di Yelei who was lying next to her kept beating a certain rhythm with his hand, his sharp eyes curiously wide open, watching for any movement around them.
On the other side, after hearing the eunuch’s report, Zhao Yuanlang burst into laughter before dismissing everyone with a wave of his hand, leaving one to wonder what was on his mind.
The next day, Di Yelei naturally woke up early.
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He quickly dressed and prepared for the early morning session, only to be stopped by two eunuchs.
“Old Master Marquis, His Majesty decrees that in the coming days the Marquis should stay here to accompany Princess Ruyu. You are also welcome to walk around the Palace and admire its rare beauties.”
In the big cold day with the sky occasionally decorated by a sprinkling of fine snow, the only sights worth seeing in the garden were those flowers cultivated in the greenhouse.
“Walking around is possible, but not being allowed out diminishes quite a few diversions.”
In his helplessness, Di Yelei turned back, not needing to attend the early morning session, and it was an excellent chance to catch up on some sweet sleep.
In the following two days, the pair truly found themselves trapped within the Palace. Despite messages being sent to their manor, they still felt very unsettled.
What irritated Liu Sisi the most was Princess Ruwan who, having somehow received the news, rushed over in a hurry.
At first arrival, Princess Ruwan was like a little leopard, full of fight, but the moment she suddenly saw Di Yelei, her entire complexion changed. Then, a blush crept up her cheeks.
Liu Sisi’s heart sank, and her face fell immediately. She loathed the type of woman who sought to leer at her man!
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