HLnovel Chapter 92 A rare opportunity, let's make a high-profile entrance!
Chapter 92 A rare opportunity, let's make a high-profile entrance!
Early in the morning, the area outside the Temple of Agriculture in the capital was crowded with people who came to watch the spectacle.
The news that students from the north had collectively submitted a ten-thousand-word petition to the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty had spread throughout the capital!
Everyone knows that Chu Tianze, the third-ranked scholar, was a gifted scholar with extraordinary talent.
The students of the North wanted to venerate him as a literary master, so they petitioned His Majesty to cancel the marriage between Chu Tiance and the Princess.
Although the capital is a large city, such a lively event is not a common occurrence!
Especially since it's related to royalty.
In just two days, tabloids all over the capital sold like hotcakes.
It's all about uncovering Chu Tiance's background and gossip about Princess Jiang Yueli's past.
Even if ordinary people couldn't afford to buy tabloids, they could spend a couple of coins to sit in a teahouse and hear the tea master read the newspaper to them in a vivid and engaging way.
In the past two days, thanks to Jiang Yueli and Chu Tianze, the capital's GDP has surged!
The business owners were all smiles, clamoring to set up memorial tablets for Chu Tianze and the Princess.
That would be best! If the lawsuit to annul the engagement can go on for a couple more days, they can earn even more!
Yesterday afternoon, the officers of the Five Cities Garrison posted notices in various places.
The inscription reads: "His Majesty pities the sincere hearts of the students from the North, and Princess Jiang Yueli also pities the hardship of the North's literary tradition. They are willing to cancel the engagement and help the third-ranked scholar, Chu Tiance, to become the literary master of the North."
However, the eldest princess admired the scholar's literary talent and wanted to witness the birth of his masterpiece! Therefore, she set up an examination hall outside the Temple of Agriculture, inviting scholars from all over the country and the people of the capital to witness this remarkable event!
The announcement caused a city-wide uproar!
That night, some people disregarded the curfew and rushed to the open space outside the Temple of Agriculture to reserve a spot, striving to be closer to the examination hall.
The officers of the Five Cities Garrison saw this but did not drive the people away.
It is said that this is a major event in the capital, and His Majesty has already decreed that the curfew be lifted today!
Upon hearing this, the people became even more excited and rushed home to call their friends and family to seize advantageous positions.
Restaurant owners in the capital city, big and small, couldn't even sleep anymore and started working overtime with their staff.
Tomorrow, with a scene like this, the number of people gathered here will definitely not be less than 10,000. You can easily make a fortune selling some food!
A grand event revitalized the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
Even the Mei family of four, who were afraid of being questioned by the soldiers when they returned to the capital, took advantage of the curfew and secretly returned to the city after nightfall in disguise!
Upon entering the capital, Mei Xingyue secretly went to check the notice board area at the entrance of the government office.
It turned out that there were no arrest warrants for the mother and her three children in the city!
While Mei Xingyue was happy, she also felt somewhat uneasy.
So he steeled himself and even went to check out the yamen where the Embroidered Uniform Guard was located.
There is still no news about the family of four!
Now, Mei Xingyue was completely relieved.
We took the children into a restaurant and ordered some food.
After sitting down, I heard the guests discussing the matter between the eldest princess and Chu Tiance!
Mei Xingyue listened quietly, while the three children buried their heads in their food.
These past few days of hiding and fleeing have been incredibly difficult for them!
It had been a long time since they had eaten a hot meal. Even Yuanxing, who was used to a life of hardship, couldn't move his legs when he saw meat and wine.
"Mother, eat!" Jiang Nianmei stuffed her mouth full of meat and reminded Mei Xingyue when she saw that Mei Xingyue hadn't touched her chopsticks.
Mei Xingyue patted her eldest daughter's head, her expression somewhat excited.
"Did you hear what that tea server said? The Crown Prince will also be attending tomorrow's grand event."
Upon hearing this, Yuanxing was terrified!
What a tragedy! As a high-ranking monk, he was only concerned with indulging in his gluttony.
They didn't even hear such important news.
"Mother, what else did the tea server say?" Yuanxing asked.
Within a few days, Yuanxing had skillfully taken over Jiang Nianyue's role and got along very well with the Mei family mother and son.
The remaining two children also looked up at Mei Xingyue.
He said that the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty would not attend, but in order to show his respect for the students in the north, he specially appointed the Crown Prince to preside over the event and, together with three Grand Secretaries, to examine the essays of the third-ranked scholar.
As soon as Mei Xingyue finished speaking, all three children became excited.
“Mother, the Embroidered Robe Envoy has not issued a warrant for our arrest. Something must have gone wrong,” Jiang Nianxing said in a low voice. “I suspect that the strange woman may have a special identity.”
"My brother injured that woman that day, and I'm afraid she won't live much longer! The Embroidered Robe Envoy is probably trying to downplay the incident."
Mei Xingyue understood Jiang Nianxing's meaning.
Since the Embroidered-Robe Envoy is hesitant to issue a warrant for their arrest due to fear of harming them, they can act boldly in the capital.
She recognized the Crown Prince as soon as possible!
The thought of soon becoming a princess, and then becoming the eldest princess after the crown prince ascends the throne...
Jiang Nianmei was extremely excited!
"Mother, tomorrow is a great opportunity, we must not miss it, I must become the eldest princess!"
"The eldest princess of the Great Zhou can only be me! What is Jiang Yueli? And that lowly servant Zhou Wei too?"
"If I become the eldest princess of the Great Zhou Dynasty, I will tear these two women to pieces."
Jiang Nianmei had long heard of Jiang Yueli's arrogant and domineering reputation.
But she felt that this was far from enough!
She doesn't look people in the eye, is arrogant and doesn't give anyone a friendly look. She's still unmarried at twenty. What kind of arrogance is this?
At most, it's considered heresy.
If she were made the eldest princess, she would show the world what truly ruthless methods are!
Anyone who dares to express dissatisfaction with me or ridicule me in public, and who is found out by me, will be beheaded!
Anyone who dares to rebuke me will have their entire family, from nine generations, exterminated and turned into human candles!
She has even more ruthless methods up her sleeve!
Once she ascends to the position of Princess, she will demonstrate her abilities to the world.
The thought that the lives of all the people of the Great Zhou would be in her hands, to be abused and enjoyed by her, made Jiang Nianmei tremble with excitement!
Jiang Nianxing, quick-witted, thought for a long time and said, "Mother, tomorrow will surely be a grand event with everyone flocking to the city. Even though the Crown Prince is here, it will be difficult for us to have a chance to recognize him."
“The Five Cities Garrison and the Embroidered Uniform Guard will surely be heavily guarded and will probably keep the Crown Prince far away.”
This is indeed a problem!
Tomorrow's event will be grand, and as ordinary citizens, they can only stand behind the many students.
I'm afraid I can't even see the Crown Prince clearly!
Trying to recognize the crown prince on such an occasion would be as difficult as climbing to heaven.
Upon hearing this, Yuanxing became extremely anxious.
Every day, he would open the points redemption system to check the longevity pills and marrow cleansing pills.
The thought that he possessed a rare treasure but was unable to exchange it kept him awake all night.
We must help Mei Xingyue ascend to the position of Crown Princess as soon as possible, so that we can sacrifice the fortune of her entire family in exchange for points.
Yuan racked his brains and started thinking of a solution.
Tomorrow is a grand gathering of literary talents, where scholars from all over the country will gather in the capital to witness the birth of a literary master.
How can we make Mei Xingyue's grand entrance and attract the Crown Prince's attention?
After thinking for a long time, Yuanxing asked Mei Xingyue, "Mother, it's been so many years, does the Crown Prince still recognize you?"
Mei Xingyue, on the other hand, was extremely confident about this.
“Of course he recognizes her, and he never forgets his mother!”
“When I first left the capital, he sent people to search everywhere, but later he became the crown prince and it was inconvenient to search openly, so he changed to a secret investigation.”
"For so many years, he has only had concubines in his palace, but no crown princess. This position is reserved for me."
As Mei Xingyue spoke, she exuded an air of arrogance.
Roundness nodded in agreement.
Although this woman was of extremely poor character and questionable quality, she was very attractive and adept at disguising herself and pleasing men.
That look alone is enough to make people never forget her!
Since that's the case, Yuanxing decided to take the risk and give it a try.
"Mother, I've got an idea."