Chapter 785: Flying over the Eaves and Walls

Qi Xianguan stayed at Qin Yao's house forever.

He only went back occasionally to have dinner with his family, and came back to sleep before curfew at night.

February 2, the day of the Dragon's Head Rising.

As usual, Qi Xianguan was taken back to Qi Mansion by the driver of Qi Mansion to have dinner with his elders.

Unexpectedly, he had just left for less than an hour.

He suddenly came back, still on horseback, and seemed very hurried.

Qin Yao's family and guest Ma Yang were having dinner together. Hearing a knock on the door, Yin Le got up to open the door.

"Young Master Qi."

Before Yin Le finished speaking, Qi Xianguan had dismounted and walked into the gate and came to the main hall.

"My elders have just been recruited into the palace. I'm afraid the emperor is not well."

Qi Xianguan's voice was deliberately lowered.

Liu Ji and Ma Yang were still frightened.

They were not worried about the emperor, but the Spring Examination was imminent. If the emperor passed away, wouldn't the Spring Examination be postponed when the national mourning came?

It's fine if it's postponed, but I'm afraid that this year's spring exam will be cancelled directly. Then...

I dare not think about it, Ma Yang doesn't dare to think about it at all.

Liu Ji's heart beat a few times, but he looked calm.

Let Qi Xianguan sit down and talk in detail.

"Are you sure you didn't come to the palace to discuss important matters?" Liu Ji still had some luck.

After all, on New Year's Eve, the emperor and the queen stood on the tower of Ziwei Palace and celebrated with the people.

Everyone stood up.

It's just the end of the first month, and it's not okay?

Before Qi Xianguan could speak, Yin Le ran in and said:

"Master! I saw Lord Wang following the palace servants to Ziwei Palace."

Qin Yao's heart skipped a beat when Yin Le said this.

Since the case of Prince Feng was over, Wang Jin has been promoted twice and is now the fifth-rank censor.

He has been in this position at such a young age, which shows that he has received great favor from the emperor.

If Wang Jin rushed to Ziwei Palace, then Qi Xianguan's guess just now would be almost right.

"Awang." Qin Yao called out.

Awang immediately stepped forward, "What does Madam want?"

Qin Yao waved her hand, motioning him to come closer, and whispered in his ear: "Go and keep an eye on the Imperial Master's Mansion to see what's going on."

Awang obeyed.

He hadn't finished his dinner yet, so he took a steamed bun and ate it, and immediately went out.

"Wait, eat while you wait." Qin Yao said to everyone.

She was like a magic needle that stabilized the sea. As long as she was there, Liu Ji felt that there was nothing to panic about.

Besides, Awang had already been sent to inquire, and it would take time for the news to be transmitted back, so it would be better to fill his stomach first.

Liu Ji quickly calmed down, motioning the panicked Ma Yang not to worry, and asked Qi Xianguan:

"Little Senior Brother, would you like to eat something together?"

Qi Xianguan nodded. He came without eating and was hungry.

Yin Leduo brought a pair of bowls and chopsticks, and everyone continued to eat the unfinished dinner.

Waiting for news from Awang.

But the adults had no appetite because they were worried about something.

If the emperor died, it would affect the whole body.

Not only the spring examination would be affected, but the whole country would usher in unknown changes.

And tonight, Ziwei Palace might also be in chaos.

As a commoner, Qin Yao only hoped that no one would be affected.

After dinner, Erlang, Sanlang and Si Niang did not go back to the room to review their lessons as usual.

Qin Yao asked them to stay and read books and practice calligraphy in the hall.

By the way, they also listened to the changes outside to know what was going on.

Everyone waited until late at night.

There was no need for Awang to come back to report.

Because the guards in the entire Kyoto city were dispatched, and the Beiding Gate was open at night to let people pass.

As soon as the noise came, the people in the city had smelled the signs of the coming storm.

At midnight, Awang finally escaped the heavy defense in the city and climbed over the wall into the courtyard.

Liu Ji stood up suddenly, "How is it? Is it the emperor?" Liu Ji didn't dare to say it.

Awang didn't shake his head or nod, and found Qin Yao first, and then told him what he had learned.

There was indeed a big change in Ziwei Palace. The people from the Imperial Master's Mansion had entered the palace, including the miracle doctor.

It was estimated that the one in the palace was really critically ill.

At present, all the officials and princes above the third rank were summoned to Ziwei Palace.

In the camp on the outskirts of the city, most of the private soldiers brought by the Xu family had entered the palace at night.

The runners in the entire Jingzhao Prefecture government office were busy, and the Ziwei Palace Imperial Guards had been under martial law, guarding the major entrances and exits of Kyoto City.

So many things were superimposed on each other, and the situation was serious, but the accurate news had not yet come out of the palace.

Ma Yang secretly slapped his thigh, this time the Spring Examination really couldn't be held as scheduled!

Liu Ji looked at Qin Yao and then at Qi Xianguan. The two of them were indifferent, as if the failure of the Spring Examination to be held as scheduled was an insignificant matter.

Little did they know that compared with the succession of the throne, the Spring Examination was really nothing.

"Have the crown prince and the eldest princess entered the palace?" Qin Yao asked.

Awang nodded: "Everyone in the East Palace and the eldest princess's mansion has gone."

OK, Qin Yao was almost certain that the emperor had passed away.

I don't know if he left a will to pass the throne to whom.

As if he knew what Qin Yao was thinking, Qi Xianguan pondered for a moment and said softly:

"Although the city is busy now, it is not in chaos. It should be that the crown prince has inherited the throne."

"Madam, I have to go home." Qi Xianguan looked at Qin Yao with some embarrassment, and she had to send him off.

Otherwise, with so many soldiers outside, he couldn't go back at all.

Qin Yao nodded and motioned him to wait for a moment.

First explain the matter to the children so that they can go back to the house and sleep without worry.

Then he said to Ma Yang who was sighing: "Now the national mourning is imminent, let's put the matter of the Spring Examination aside for now and see. When encountering such things, we ordinary people can only passively adapt."

"Instead of internal consumption, it is better to change our thinking and think that God has given us more time to prepare."

That's what he said, but Liu Ji still felt aggrieved and sighed, "Alas~": "It's so unlucky!"

"Junior brother, be careful with your words!" Qi Xianguan warned seriously, "In front of such a big event, you must be more careful in what you say and do. If you make a mistake, it may be life-threatening!"

Liu Ji was reminded by him, and then he realized that he had spoken out of turn, and hurriedly covered his mouth, saying that he would not say it again.

He didn't want to be executed by the whole family.

"You guys go to sleep, I'll go see the young master off." After Qin Yao gave her instructions to everyone, she led Qi Xianguan out.

The night was very dark, but because of the candlelight burning everywhere in the city, the entire sky was covered with a layer of orange light.

There was no moon tonight, and the houses on the street could also be seen as a vague shadow.

Qi Xianguan nervously followed Qin Yao out of the back alley and couldn't help but whispered:

"Madam, how do we go? Are we going to fly over the eaves and walk on the walls?"

Qin Yao looked back and saw the handsome young man's eyes shining with anticipation.

She couldn't help but smile, he was still a child.

She jokingly asked: "Young master, don't you want to take the ordinary road?"

Qi Xianguan nodded excitedly.

So, the next second, the back of the collar was grabbed by Qin Yao. (End of this chapter)