novelraw Chapter 872 - 3: An Unstoppable Fate (Conclusion) (2)
Chapter 872 - 3: An Unstoppable Fate (Conclusion) (2)
Does that person in front live in this mansion?
Ziying couldn’t enter the mansion, so she gently smiled and turned away.
She didn’t go to the shop to buy anything but instead returned to the Eastern Palace.
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In the palace, Ling Yuezi was instructing a few housekeeper women.
Ling Yuezi had once managed a large village of several hundred people and two thousand soldiers, so managing a hundred or so people in the Eastern Palace was effortless for her.
Every morning, she issued instructions and received reports in the evening.
If there were urgent matters, they could consult her at any time.
She acted decisively and assertively, smiling gently at those who completed tasks well and punishing those who made mistakes ruthlessly. Everyone in the Eastern Palace respected her deeply.
After sending off two housekeeper women, Ling Yuezi spoke with two wet nurses nearby.
Ziying walked over and whispered a few words to Ling Yuezi.
Ling Yuezi was startled and exclaimed, "She’s in the Lu Ling Royal Mansion? Are you sure there wasn’t any mistake?"
Ziying replied, "I’ve spent months with her and memorized her silhouette, even though she’s dressed as a man, her walking mannerisms are still the same, and her voice hasn’t changed much."
"That girl... why did she go to the Third Brother’s house?" Ling Yuezi’s eyes narrowed as she stood up, "I’ll go and see."
Ling Yuezi instructed Ziying to stay home and watch over the two children. She took two other maids with her and traveled by carriage to the old estate of the Lu Ling Royal Mansion.
As the Crown Princess Consort now, the carriage Ling Yuezi uses was custom-made by the Internal Affairs Bureau of the palace, just slightly below the Empress’s rank.
Yet, it’s more luxurious than those of other dukes. The tall, double-horse-drawn carriage stopped in front of the old mansion of the Lu Ling Royal Mansion, leaving the gatekeepers in awe.
The driver announced, "The Crown Princess Consort is here!"
The gatekeepers snapped out of their daze, several came out to greet her, and one ran inside to relay the message.
Ling Yuezi, supported by a maid, descended from the carriage.
She glanced at the mansion’s main gate and walked inside.
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Today, Ling Luo wasn’t feeling well. After buying some things, she quietly made a few sunflower water bags, tidied up, and lay down to sleep.
Li Xing’an, noticing her lethargy, didn’t disturb her and took his bow and arrows, along with a young servant, to practice archery in the garden.
When the gatekeeper reported to him that Ling Yuezi had arrived, Li Xing’an was taken aback, "The Crown Princess? Second Sister-in-law? Does she need something from me?"
"I’m not sure; you’ll know if Third Prince goes to see her."
"What’s her expression like? Who did she bring with her?" Li Xing’an had some reverence for this Second Sister-in-law.
It’s hard not to be; her aura is overwhelming.
The status of Eldest Princess didn’t intimidate him, but what made him feel uneasy was Ling Yuezi’s status as the Great General.
Moreover, her martial skills were on par with Li Xingsheng, which meant he was outmatched by her.
"She walked in with a slight smile, bringing only two maids," said the gatekeeper.
Li Xing’an tilted his head in thought, unable to fathom why Ling Yuezi had come.
He put away his bow and arrows, "I’ll go see."
Li Xing’an changed out of his short attire into a long robe and went to the front hall of the main courtyard.
Ling Yuezi was already seated in the guest area, sipping tea.
Being of the junior generation, Li Xing’an didn’t dare sit above her, and besides, Ziyuezhi was still the Crown Princess Consort, so Li Xing’an went up to her and bowed, "Second Sister-in-law." He only dared to sit on the lower seat.
Ling Yuezi smiled slightly, "I heard there’s a young man in a black robe staying at Third Brother’s mansion?"
Li Xing’an didn’t suspect anything and nodded, "Yes, how did Second Sister-in-law know?"
"My maid saw him and mentioned that he resembles an old acquaintance we knew in Zhen An Prefecture. I would like to see him and verify if he is indeed that acquaintance." Ling Yuezi smiled.
Li Xing’an recalled what Luo Sheng had said about his identity, claiming to be from Zhen An Prefecture.
Would Ling Yuezi’s questioning expose his friend’s identity?
He hesitated, unsure if he should reveal Luo Sheng’s situation.
Observing his expression, Ling Yuezi smiled slightly, "What’s the matter, Third Brother? Is there a problem?"
Li Xing’an wasn’t afraid of Li Xingsheng since they grew up together, even sharing the same room daily in Zhen An Prefecture. Knowing him so well, he wasn’t scared at all, but he was genuinely apprehensive of Ling Yuezi.
As she looked his way, he immediately felt timid, "He’s resting in his room. I’ll see if he’s awake."
"Alright, please invite her over," Ling Yuezi smiled.
Li Xing’an went to the inner courtyard.
Inside the bedroom, Ling Luo wasn’t asleep but resting with her eyes half-closed.
When Li Xing’an told her that his Second Sister-in-law, the Crown Princess Consort, had come and wanted to meet her, Ling Luo was so shocked she froze.
Looking at her face, Li Xing’an asked, "What’s wrong? You know her? She claimed she might recognize you, indicating you might be an old acquaintance she knew before."