"I've no idea, either. Who can fathom the thoughts of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager?"
A few people were like ants on a hot pan, desperately anxious and at a loss.
On the contrary, the couple inside were still sound asleep even after the sun was high up in the sky. There was no sign of them waking up.
Seeing this, Old Man Tang finally couldn't hold back. He gently knocked on Tang Youyou's door and asked, "Girl, there are a lot of people outside. Do you want to go out and take a look?"
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Granny Xuan emerged from the other side. Seeing Old Man Tang still lingering at the door, she looked at him with a look of disappointment.
"The young couple are having their private time. What are you doing here causing a ruckus? If there are a lot of people outside, just let them wait. Don't bother the kids."
Granny Xuan spoke very seriously, afraid that Old Man Tang might do something to disrupt the couple's peace.
Before leaving, Granny Xuan didn't forget to tug the person beside her and turn away.
Inside the chamber, the two had already woken up. They had been awake since Old Man Tang started speaking.
Rong Xun looked at Tang Youyou, who seemed nonchalant. He raised his eyes and stared at the girl. They had bared their souls to each other. While the former remained calm, the latter was already blushing.
"Rong Xun, could you please put on your clothes first..."
Hearing this, Rong Xun smiled and said, "Wifey, you seemed to like me like this. Why do I need to put on clothes? It's too hot. It's inconvenient."
"Inconvenient? What are you rambling about?"
Seeing the blush on Tang Youyou's face deepen, Rong Xun's big hand involuntarily reached out and caressed her face. He grinned mischievously.
"Wifey looked so eager when you were looking at me. I just wanted to fulfill your desire. Did I do something wrong?"
He was actually right... But Tang Youyou never expected that this person could be so cheeky.
"What are you talking nonsense about? The people outside must have been sent by the one in the palace. I'll go out and take a look in a while."
Otherwise, she couldn't guarantee that those people wouldn't break down the door. If the door of this place was broken, it would be drafty and uncomfortable.
However, those palace ministers at the door, who had endured so much, had no idea that in Tang Youyou's eyes, they were not even as important as a door...
If this got to the ears of these powerful ministers, who were second only to the emperor, they would be extremely aggrieved.
The noon sun shone in, making Tang Youyou feel warm all over. She stretched and got dressed. Then she took a chair from the courtyard and walked towards the main gate.
The moment she sat down at the main gate, the sharp - eyed Kang Fuhai immediately opened the door. The people outside, who had been waiting for so long, were exhausted and their eyes were dull.
Finally seeing the door open, they saw Tang Youyou looking so relaxed.
Normally, people who came to this place would either die or be severely punished. But now, Tang Youyou was still full of vitality. In fact, she seemed to be living better here than before.
Thinking of this, these people felt a chill run down their spines. These people were really not to be trifled with.
Among the ministers, Xu Songming was unusually quiet, which caught Tang Youyou's attention.
She smiled and said, "Your Excellencies, may I ask what brings you to this place in the Court of Judicial Review? And why have you come to find me?"
Tang Youyou's feigned ignorance clearly meant that she wanted to tease these thin - skinned ministers.
These people were all sycophants with empty heads. They were just good - for - nothing.
No wonder the dog - emperor always flew into a rage when dealing with them.
On the contrary, Xu Songming, being among them but saying nothing, obviously had some grievances in his heart.
After hearing Tang Youyou's words, one of them was pushed forward. He waddled forward with his big belly.
Looking at the blood - thirsty Empress Dowager in front of him, his legs immediately went weak. He forced a smile and said, "Your Majesty the Empress Dowager must have suffered a great deal living alone on the border. So, this time, we have come to welcome Your Majesty back to the palace."
Back to the palace? At this moment, the dog - emperor finally remembered that there was such a down - and - out Empress Dowager who could be his backup.
He was being too presumptuous...
Thinking of this, Tang Youyou immediately lost her patience. She played with the bead string in her hand and said while twirling it, "If the Emperor wants me to go back, of course I can. But the person who should come to invite me back is not you, but him in person."
As Tang Youyou said this, she slightly raised her eyes and scanned everyone in front of her.
Hearing this, the fatuous ministers who originally wanted to persuade her further were now speechless. If they went back with such a result, the emperor might be so angry that he would chop off their heads.
The ministers were full of fear and pleaded with her one by one.
"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, please go back quickly. The people in the imperial city need you. If you don't go back, the people will go crazy."
"Yes, besides, we came here this time because of the Emperor's insistence. It can be considered as the Emperor's personal order."
...
Tang Youyou listened to these words but remained unmoved. She repeated, "I've said before. If you want me to go back, tell the Emperor to come and invite me back in person."
After leaving this sentence, she turned around and went back into the room. The remaining ministers looked at each other, not knowing how to report this to the Emperor.
Behind the door, Rong Xun quietly listened to their discussion. When he knew they were about to turn around and leave, he followed Xu Songming.
After following for about half an hour, Xu Songming stopped. He made an excuse to go to the toilet and came to a deserted place.
He said, "Since you've followed me here, just come out."
Hearing this, Rong Xun smiled faintly. He stepped out from behind the rock and walked towards him.
"Your Excellency Xu, long time no see."
Hearing this voice, Xu Songming trembled slightly at first. Then he calmed down and looked into Rong Xun's eyes.
His eyes were still as sharp as ever, making people afraid to look directly at them.
Seeing this, Xu Songming said helplessly, "Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy good health and prosperity."
Rong Xun didn't expect this person to bow in such a way. He smiled and said, "I'm no longer the Emperor. You don't need to bow like this. I came to you just to ask you to do something."
Xu Songming was surprised and said, "If Your Majesty has an order, just tell me directly."