sinovels Chapter 782: This Emperor Is Not to Be Trifled With!
Chapter 782: This Emperor Is Not to Be Trifled With!
Princess Consort De was plotting how to persecute Long Yue, while on the other side, Li Qingmu found You Su.
"Your Majesty rarely comes to my side; today is truly unprecedented!"
You Su sighed, then bowed, "Your Majesty, please!"
Li Qingmu glanced at him. Could this person have guessed his intentions? Would he still help answer his questions?
After some thought, Li Qingmu still said, "State Preceptor, I came across some issues in my cultivation and wish to seek your guidance."
You Su smiled, "Oh? Please, Your Majesty!"
Li Qingmu took out the cultivation booklet You Su had previously given him, pointed at several circled sections, and indicated them.
You Su looked at them and didn’t refuse, answering each one.
Li Qingmu’s pupils slightly contracted, his gaze uncertain.
You Su answered everything without omission, yet he felt bewildered.
Because he felt You Su had already seen through his thoughts, would the answers given still be correct?
"Your Majesty looks solemn, what concerns you?"
You Su stroked his beard with a calm smile.
Li Qingmu said, "Nothing much, just a bit obscure and difficult to understand, needs further study."
"Oh? Is there anything Your Majesty doesn’t understand? Feel free to tell me, I will leave no question unanswered!"
So, Li Qingmu summarized a few answered questions and asked You Su.
You Su answered these questions without reservation.
Li Qingmu remained silent, refraining from further questions, otherwise, it would be too obvious; he got up and took his leave.
You Su watched Li Qingmu’s departing figure, a slight smile appeared; this Emperor is truly troublesome, quickly contacting people from Tianxing Pavilion.
Others didn’t know, but he did, because there was his own agent on the Tianxing Pavilion side.
He also knew that the little one who used to follow him around had come down from the mountain, just to assist him.
No matter.
After all, what he told was half true, half false; he wants to decipher his martial arts? Hahaha, what a dream!
You Su stroked his long beard again, showing a smug smile.
Just, this smile always seemed chilling.
Li Qingmu returned to his palace, writing down You Su’s answers one by one.
He had a strong memory, practically infallible, so his writing was meticulous.
He stared at the paper filled with answers, his brow furrowed.
You Su is indeed as cunning as a fox; he responded with half truth and half lies, determining which were true and which false was not easy.
He took a deep breath, striving to calm himself, then closed his eyes, beginning to rest.
First, quieting his mind, then looking at the answers might yield different results?
He sat still, for two hours.
"Your Majesty, would you like a meal?"
Outside, Chen Liu’s voice came, lucky for him, Li Qingmu had just opened his eyes to inquire; had it been before, he might have been reprimanded.
He glanced at the answers before him, and said lightly, "Bring it in!"
Rong Si wouldn’t allow him to practice; those servants would often come asking, and if he didn’t appear before them for a long time, it would cause unnecessary trouble.
An Emperor’s meals have always been lavish, not to mention Li Qingmu’s; Rong Si was quite attentive to her son, daily ordering dozens of dishes to be prepared.
Li Qingmu looked at the variety of dishes on the table, slightly frowning.
Is the Imperial Family always so extravagant and wasteful?
He remembered dining with his father Qi Yun before, his meals were much simpler, about ten dishes were enough.
Apparently, this Emperor is more frugal.
Thinking of Qi Yun, Li Qingmu’s gaze hardened; he really missed life in Dazhou, free and joyful, carefree.
Seeing Li Qingmu made no move to eat, Chen Liu stepped forward, asking, "Your Majesty, are the dishes not to your liking today?"
If not to his liking, they’d be taken away for the Imperial Kitchen to remake, and several people penalized.
Li Qingmu shook his head, "No, just pondering matters of governance."
"Haha, Your Majesty, diligent and loves the people, may I know what you are pondering?"
Chen Liu asked instinctively, unaware that this question was inappropriate.
Li Qingmu looked at him coolly, causing a chill down his spine; Chen Liu then realized he had overstepped, hurriedly apologizing.
Chen Liu was assigned to him by Rong Si, Li Qingmu couldn’t punish him harshly, only scolding him briefly.
Of course, Chen Liu wouldn’t think Li Qingmu was weak; this Emperor’s current strength was already unfathomable, if he wanted to deal with him, Rong Si would be powerless.
Think of those palace maids and eunuchs; they were Rong Si’s people, yet he subdued them?
And those ministers, even his confidants, were dismissed.
So, this Emperor is no benevolent figure!
If you think he’s a rabbit, he’ll turn into a wolf or tiger to destroy you!
Without caring for Chen Liu’s thoughts, Li Qingmu casually ate some, had the dishes cleared.
"Your Majesty, Princess Consort Jing is nearing childbirth!"
With the dishes cleared, Chen Liu suddenly said.
Li Qingmu was surprised, "So soon? Isn’t there more than half a month left?"
Shouldn’t he quickly send Yang Shiqi to take a look?
Chen Liu laughed, "It’s said Princess Consort Jing’s health isn’t good, this fetus is unstable, possibly prone to premature birth."
Li Qingmu was silent for a while, saying, "Then go check."
With that said, Li Qingmu’s mind began to rehearse You Su’s responses.
He had this ability, multitasking; though this, often caused distraction, Chen Liu frequently shouted beside him.
Sitting in the Dragon Carriage to Jingshu Palace, he found Long Yue also present.
"This consort greets Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities; you both are pregnant, no need for such rituals."
Speaking to Princess Consort Jing, "What did the Imperial Physician say?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Doctor Wen said my pulse is unstable, childbirth could happen anytime, midwife is ready."
"Is the midwife reliable?"
"Reliable, personally picked by Doctor Wen!"
Wen Jingzhong, being the Imperial Physician, doing favors for his daughter is reasonable, Li Qingmu slightly nodded, turning to Long Yue, "What about Ming Fei? Any discomfort?"
"Your Majesty, this consort is fine, no need to worry!"
Li Qingmu thought this was Long Yue’s second child, there should be no major issues, just nodded, "Still, caution is necessary, especially regarding people from other palaces, remember not to let them near during this time! Yang Shiqi!"
Yang Shiqi, behind, focused on Princess Consort Jing’s belly, was surprised, "Your Majesty?"
"These days, station people here, ensure Princess Consort Jing’s safety!"
Yang Shiqi was truly stunned, "Your... Your Majesty, wouldn’t this be inappropriate?"
A guard stationed in the harem...
"What’s inappropriate? I’m having you protect her!"
Li Qingmu had other things to do these days, couldn’t visit Princess Consort Jing often; let Yang Shiqi take care of his own child!
Li Qingmu was fierce, but Yang Shiqi was extremely excited: "I... obey the order!"