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Chapter 167 The Bureau of Astronomy

When the Crown Prince entered the Bureau of Astronomy, the chief astrologer was carefully calculating some matters. He seemed unsurprised to see him and went up to him, bowing respectfully.

"Your subject greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Chief, there's no need for formalities. I've come today to ask you something." As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Jing ordered everyone else in the Bureau of Astronomy to leave immediately, leaving only the two of them in the main hall. Seeing this, the chief understood and asked directly.

"Does Your Highness wish to inquire about the Crown Princess?"

"You figured that out?"

"Not entirely, but when I was calculating Your Highness's ascension to the throne, I also dared to calculate the Crown Princess's fate. Strangely enough, it was quite a good opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

What is meant by leveraging existing strengths?

"Forgive my bluntness, but the Crown Princess's fate should not have ended like this. It is probably because she has broken through the tribulation of life and death that she was able to turn danger into safety and even change her status. Her future fortune will be extraordinary, and she can share the prosperity of the Great Long Kingdom with Your Highness."

Hearing this, the Crown Prince finally felt relieved.

These were the results he wanted, but the earlier statement, "The Crown Princess's fate should not have ended so long ago," confused him, which is why he asked the question.

"The Crown Princess's life-or-death ordeal? When will it occur?"

"Last year."

"Do you have the exact time?"

"If we delve further into the secrets of heaven, danger may befall us. Therefore, I suggest that Your Highness consult the Crown Princess; perhaps you can obtain the answer directly."

Ask the Crown Princess; how could he not want to?

But there are some things he can't do just because he wants to. He also has some worries in his heart. When things aren't said clearly, everyone can pretend not to understand. But once things are made clear, he's afraid that the superficial peace will no longer be able to be maintained.

Therefore, he repeatedly pretended to be ignorant and acted as if he didn't understand.

But after hearing those words today, he could no longer deceive himself, so he came to the Bureau of Astronomy to ask the chief astrologer to do a divination for the Crown Princess. Unexpectedly, he had the foresight to prepare it for her.

Therefore, although the crown prince's face appeared calm and composed, his fingers behind his back were constantly rubbing the thumb ring, revealing his unease and worry.

The chief officer seemed to have noticed, so he offered a comforting remark.

"In fact, Your Highness need not worry. The Crown Princess's destiny is strong and noble, and she has a peaceful aura. She is capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of being the mother of the nation. We only need to resolve one more calamity for her, and she can live a peaceful life."

"What kind of calamity?"

"I cannot deduce anything too specific, but the calamity will occur in August."

August is less than two months away now.

The Crown Prince inexplicably recalled He Lingyi's earlier remark, "Sister Chi is about to give birth too." Could it be related to the fetus in her womb?

Once such a connection was made, the Crown Prince's mind became a jumbled mess.

Since birth, the last time the Crown Prince felt this way was when Empress Wen passed away. He did not want to experience that heart-wrenching pain again, so whether it was a calamity or a divine disaster, he was determined to help He Lingyi get through it.

Thinking of this, he spoke to the chief official.

"Make plenty of amulets for protection and prepare to send them to the Crown Princess's palace. As for our conversation today, no one else should know about it, or I will take your life!"

"Your Highness, rest assured, I would not dare to speak presumptuously."

Having obtained the answer he wanted, the Crown Prince left the Bureau of Astronomy. As he left, his face was ashen. Some of the more timid officials in the Bureau of Astronomy even wondered if the chief official had offended the Crown Prince, and they were drenched in sweat with fear.

The Crown Prince remained silent as they returned to the Qi'an Palace.

Unlike before, this time his silence was not a sign of a well-thought-out plan, but rather a hidden worry.

Therefore, when he arrived at the entrance of the Qi'an Hall, he saw He Lingyi approaching and hesitated for a moment before taking a step forward. Then He Lingyi came forward and gave him a deep bow.

The Crown Prince frowned; this was not a good sign!

So after helping her up, he asked, somewhat puzzled, "What do you mean by this?"

"I have something I wish to say to the Crown Prince alone. May I ask that you move to the Eastern Palace?"

The side hall was crowded and noisy, and He Lingyi's words might be overheard, so it was safer to return to the East Palace.

Looking into He Lingyi's eyes, the Crown Prince understood that she was about to confront him!

She felt both relieved and afraid of her next move. What if she planned to leave after the truth came out? How could she stop her without incurring her wrath?

He went through all the questions in his mind, but in the end he nodded in agreement.

So the two boarded the carriage and headed towards the East Palace, remaining silent the whole way, neither wanting to be the first to speak.

Soon, they arrived at the East Palace.

Inside the academy, the Crown Prince dismissed his attendants, leaving only the two of them. He Lingyi hesitated, but after taking a few deep breaths, she decided to lay everything out on her mind. So she knelt before the Crown Prince and began to speak.

"Your Highness, what I am about to say may seem like a fantasy. Please listen patiently. Whether it's punishment or something else, I will have no objection!"

The crown prince was taken aback by her solemn demeanor. After sitting down, he took her hand and said with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

"No need to kneel, just... say it directly."

He Lingyi sighed. Even now, she felt it was inappropriate to reveal everything to the Crown Prince. But for some reason, she felt that if she didn't speak up this time, and the Crown Prince found out later, that would truly sever their relationship.

So, after mustering up my courage, I spoke directly.

“I am not He Lingyi, but a soul from another world. I just happened to have the opportunity to be attached to her, which is why I have survived to this day.”

These words had an impact on the Crown Prince no less than the impact of Empress Wen's death.

However, because the chief of the Bureau of Astronomy had made a prior statement, he was able to calm himself down and accept it no matter how mysterious it seemed.

"Then...who are you?"

Seeing the slight shock in the Crown Prince's eyes, which he had managed to suppress, He Lingyi mustered her courage and spoke.

"In another world, there is Chi Guiwan and Lü Yi's daughter, Lü Yan."

Chi Guiwan? Lü Yi? Daughter?

This statement had a significant impact on the Crown Prince, and combined with what the chief examiner had said about the life-or-death ordeal, the Crown Prince quickly understood and digested it.

"So, you possessed the body of Miss He last year, which is why you took such good care of the eldest daughter of the Chi family—all because she was your mother from another world?"

"Ah."

"Is this why you want to deal with the Chi family, Jia Meiren, and the Lü family?"

"Ah."

"They treated you badly in that other world?"

Upon hearing this, He Lingyi was instantly reminded of many moments of humiliation and despair, and her eyes became sharp and somewhat dark.