20demayo Chapter 203 Entering the Palace to Meet the Saint
Chapter 203 Entering the Palace to Meet the Saint
"Really? This is going to be a good show!" Upon hearing this, the guest at the next table immediately put down the tea bowl in his hand, his eyes shining, "I'm afraid the status of the Zheng family will be shaken."
"Alas, the world is unpredictable. Who could have thought that a woman could stir up the situation in the capital?" An old man shook his head and sighed, his eyes showing both admiration for Yu Caiwei and emotion about the changing situation.
"By the way, what about Prince Xiao and Young Master Zheng? What roles do they play in this?" Someone raised the question, and the discussion in the teahouse became more heated.
Just as everyone was discussing, a burst of hurried footsteps outside the door attracted attention. A young man who looked like a messenger hurried in. His appearance immediately stopped the conversation in the teahouse, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.
"There's the latest news!" The young man panted and announced loudly, "It is said that His Majesty the Emperor has learned of this matter and immediately ordered a thorough investigation. Even the palace was shocked!"
This news was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves. People were talking to each other, some were shocked, some were happy, and some were worried.
“This… this is a huge matter!” The young man who asked the question just now widened his eyes, looking incredulous.
"When the Emperor is angry, millions of people will die and blood will flow for thousands of miles." The old man muttered to himself, as if he had foreseen the coming storm.
"Miss Caiwei's move has probably already caused a stir in the court." A man who looked like a scholar gently waved his folding fan, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, "No matter what the result is, she will be remembered by history."
Just as the discussion in the teahouse reached its climax, the movement in the East City Square once again attracted attention. It was reported that as the investigation deepened, more and more unknown secrets surfaced, and the situation in the capital became more complicated and confusing.
"Hurry up, go and get more information. For such an important event, missing even a second is a sin!" Someone urged the servant beside him anxiously, fearing that he would miss any details.
At the same time, inside the Zheng residence, the atmosphere was solemn. Zheng Zhuohua stood in front of the window of the study, looking at the ever-changing sky outside, tightly holding a secret letter in his hand. In addition to the severe questioning of the current situation, the letter also contained an order that frightened him - "The situation must be stabilized, otherwise, the century-old foundation of the Zheng family may be destroyed."
"Brother Zhuo Hua, what are you thinking about?" Yu Caiwei's voice suddenly sounded at the door. Her face no longer had the ease of the past, but was replaced by unprecedented seriousness and determination.
Zheng Zhuohua turned around and met Yu Caiwei's gaze, "Caiwei, I...we may be facing even bigger troubles."
"I know everything." Yu Caiwei stepped forward and placed a file on the table. "This is the information I collected from various sources. Perhaps it can help us find a way out."
The two began to study the documents carefully, sometimes talking in low voices, sometimes frowning. In this small study, a force to fight against fate and seek hope was gathering.
"It seems that we not only have to fight against external enemies, but also beware of internal traitors." Xiao Cheng appeared in the room without knowing when, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle, "But no matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will not retreat."
The three of them looked at each other, and there was no need for more words between them. An indescribable trust and tacit understanding flowed in the air. At this moment, the door of the study was gently pushed open, and a guard hurried in with a pale face.
"It's bad, sir! The imperial guards are heading towards the Zheng residence, and it seems...it seems that they want to arrest the people in the residence!"
As soon as these words came out, the room fell into a dead silence. Zheng Zhuohua, Yu Caiwei and Xiao Cheng looked at each other and read the same determination in each other's eyes.
"Then let us face this storm." Zheng Zhuohua's voice was low, but it revealed his unyielding courage. "Whether it is glory or hardship, we will face it together."
As the three walked out of the study side by side, the Zheng Mansion was bustling with activity. The servants were nervously preparing, and the air was filled with tension and anxiety. As the three stepped into the courtyard, ready to face their unknown fate, a childish voice rang out among the crowd:
"Dad, Mom, look, isn't that Sister Yu Caiwei? She and those two big brothers seem to be going to do something big!"
The child's mother gently covered his mouth, with worry and admiration in her eyes: "My child, remember today, maybe in the future you will understand that some people are born to illuminate the darkness, even in the most difficult times."
As the gate of the Zheng Mansion slowly opened, the three of them stepped into the bustling streets of the capital. Behind them were the worried eyes of the servants of the Zheng Mansion, and ahead of them was an unknown and challenging future.
"Stop! Who are you? How dare you stop the Royal Guards from performing their duties!" A shout broke the tranquility of the street, and a team of armored soldiers quickly surrounded them. The leading officer had a stern look in his eyes, and it was obvious that he was quite dissatisfied with the three people who were blocking the way.
"It doesn't matter who we are." Xiao Cheng stepped forward, his voice calm and firm, "But the person you are taking away is related to a big conspiracy that is about to be revealed. If you act rashly, you will miss the opportunity to find out the truth."
More and more passers-by gathered around, and their whispers surged like a tide.
"Look, that's Prince Xiao, right? Why is he standing with the Zheng family?"
"I heard that the woman was Yu Caiwei, and the recent disturbances in the capital are closely related to her."
"The prince has come in person, this matter is probably not simple."
Zheng Zhuohua looked around and said softly, "Caiwei, brother Cheng, we can't delay here. We must find evidence as soon as possible and expose the real culprit hiding in the dark."
Yu Caiwei nodded slightly, took out a small token from her sleeve, and handed it to the officer: "This is a special investigation order from the Minister of Revenue. We have the right to participate in this case. Please make way and let us enter the palace to see the emperor."
The officer's face changed, and after hesitating for a moment, he waved his hand to signal the soldiers to make way: "In this case, please go and come back quickly, and don't delay His Majesty's important business."
The three of them walked through the crowd, each step seemed particularly heavy, they knew that each next step would determine the fate of countless people.
When they reached the palace gate, the guards saw the situation and hurriedly reported it. Soon, a man who looked like a eunuch came hurriedly, looked at the three people, and said in a sharp voice: "His Majesty is waiting, follow me quickly."
After passing through the winding palace corridor, the group finally arrived before the emperor. The emperor sat on the high dragon throne, his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything.
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you." The three of them saluted in unison, not daring to breathe.