Chapter 105 (1/2)

Chapter 105

Chapter One Hundred and Five: Chaotic Night

“w.a.n.g Ye, please mind the stairs.” The taijian had a lowered head as he carefully ushered Yan Jin Qiu into the hall. Yan Jin Qiu stilled before stepping into the hall then he looked at the taijian and said, “How can this subject intrude into the Emperor’s residential palace without an announcement?”

The young taijian moved a step to the side and explained, “w.a.n.g Ye, His Majesty had decreed before this one left the palace that when w.a.n.g Ye arrived, you can enter the inner hall immediately without any announcement.”

“So that is how it is.” Yan Jin Qiu looked at the imperial guards standing sternly outside the hall and neatened his clothing. “Then please lead the way.”

When members of the Imperial House met with the Emperor, their servants did not qualify to enter the hall. The attendants that Yan Jin Qiu had taken along retreated silently to the side and watched as Yan Jin Qiu walked into the inner hall.

After Yan Jin Qiu walked through the hall gates, they watched as the vermillion doors plated with gold slowly closed with a heavy thump.

The hand of the guard closest to the door moved slightly. He s.h.i.+fted his calves as though he was slightly unused to this sound.

In Yi’an Marquis Fu, Hua He Sheng and his brothers were all in the inner compound. Even the old taitai had entered the marquis fu. The younger generation, like Hua Chang Bao, were also sitting in the same room with solemn expressions.

“I do not know what the situation in the palace is like, so in the next few days, I will trouble Younger Brothers to live here with me.” The worry in Hua He Sheng’s eyes was hard to disguise, but in front of his two younger brothers and the juniors, he tried his best to be steady. “I think… there will be news soon enough.”

Hua Zhi Ming and Hua Zhi Xun knew that their elder brother was worried about Hua Xi Wan. However, the situation was complex, and they did not have many subordinates who could be useful. Even if they wanted to help, they were unable to do so.

“Marquis, Miss Hong Ying requests an audience.” The steward of the marquis fuhurriedly walked in, and behind him was Hong Ying dressed in the clothing of a commoner.

“Hong Ying, what is the situation of the w.a.n.g fu?” Hua Ding Chen saw Hong Ying’s attire, and his heart skipped a beat. Disregarding the presence of his elders and not waiting for Hong Ying to bow, he asked, “Does Meimei have trustworthy people around her?”

Hong Ying curtsied to the group in the room before saying, “Masters, Mistresses, Young Masters, do not worry. w.a.n.g Fei is fine. w.a.n.g Ye was just summoned into the palace. Right now, w.a.n.g Fei is in charge of the entire w.a.n.g fu.”

Hearing this, Hua Ding Chen was rea.s.sured. However, when he thought of the chaotic situation of the imperial palace, and how Yan Jin Qiu had been summoned to the palace, he couldn’t help but frown. He turned and looked at his father and older brother who also had grave expressions. He did not dare to speak, in fear he would interrupt their thoughts.

Hua He Sheng heard something unusual from Hong Ying’s words. He lowered his voice and said, ”w.a.n.g Ye entered the palace?”

Hong Ying nodded. “w.a.n.g Fe was worried about the marquis fu and has sent this servant to visit. Before leaving, w.a.n.g Fei said for everyone to not panic, and not see guests.”

“Guests…”

“Anyone not of the Hua Family is a guest.” Hong Ying looked around the room and her gaze landed on Hua Zhi Ming. “Second

Master, is Second Taitai present?”

Hua Zhi Ming replied, “She is in the inner yard right now.”

“The situation outside is chaotic. w.a.n.g Fei said it is best if Second Taitai does not go outside.” Hong Ying’s voice was clear, but her words caused Hua Zhi Ming to flush. At the side, Hua Qing Mao seemed to detect something, but he could only lower his head and pretend ignorance.

“Second Taitai is ill and bedridden. She cannot go anywhere.” Hua Zhi Ming’s complexion was slightly ashen. “I will send servants to take good care of her.”

“Then Second Taitai needs to have a good recovery.” Hong Ying stopped there. She did not desire to put Hua Zhi Ming on the spot even more. After she said this, she allowed the servants of the marquis fu to guide her to a room to rest.

After Hong Ying left, Hua He Sheng spoke. “The sky is about to change today. Our marquis fu is weak, so let’s just wait for the sky to clear.”

Of the three brothers, Hua He Sheng was the most worried. He waved his hand at the two younger brothers. “Go and rest.”

Just as he said this, a manservant entered with a letter in his hand.

“Master, someone sent you a letter.”

Hua He Sheng took the letter. When he saw the insignia on the letter, his expression changed slightly.

“Father?” Hua Chang Bao detected that Hua He Sheng’s mood wasn’t right and couldn’t help but ask, “Is there a problem with the letter?”

Hua He Sheng silently shook his head. “You can leave.”

Hua Chang Bao looked at the unopened letter in his father’s hand. He wanted to ask, but looking at his father’s expression, he could only leave silently with the other people.