Chapter 60 Apology Ceremony
"This plan did not come from my hand." Su Wanyu answered honestly.
The regent slowly unfolded the letter, and a look of surprise gradually appeared on his face, which had not shown much expectation at first. "Who came up with this plan?"
"It was written by Luo Wenxuan, the eldest son of my distant relative, the Luo family." Su Wanyu said seriously.
"Luo Wenxuan..." The Regent King repeated the name with a smile on his face. "Well, he is indeed a talent to come up with such a good plan. Madam, do you want him to enter the official career by recommending him to me?"
Su Wanyu shook her head slightly: "Brother Luo will take part in the imperial examination in a few months, and he is not in a hurry to become an official. I presented this plan purely to help solve the suffering of the people in Jiangzhou."
The regent's deep eyes flickered with a trace of fluctuation. He put away his smile, carefully put away the plan, and asked seriously: "What about you? Why are you offering advice on his behalf?"
For what?
Of course, it was to save the life of his regent.
The memory of her previous life told her that after Lord Zheng offered his advice, the Regent met with misfortune in Daliang Mountain on his way to Jiangzhou.
Therefore, she specifically instructed Pei Sina to hint to the Regent in the plan to avoid the danger of Daliang Mountain.
After some thought, Pei Sina cleverly mentioned in the article that the continuous heavy rains in Jiangzhou might cause floods in Daliangshan, reminding the Regent to be cautious.
After a brief silence, Su Wanyu bowed again, her tone deliberately flattering: "Of course, it is to win the favor of the prince, so as to make up for the previous impoliteness."
The Regent's eyes were sharp, as if he could see through her insincere appearance.
Facing this scrutiny, Su Wanyu did not evade it and responded calmly. To ensure that everything was safe, she added, "Your Highness, my cousin reminded me that there may be flash floods in Daliang Mountain, so it is not advisable to go there."
The word "inappropriate" was understated, but it quietly fell into the heart of the Regent.
When the Regent heard this, his expression changed subtly. He suddenly turned sideways, avoiding her gaze, and his fingers trembled unconsciously: "My cousin from the Luo family is really as good as a god."
The hidden meaning behind this sentence is profound.
Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Su Wanyu felt slightly relieved. As long as the Regent could avoid Daliang Mountain, he could avoid the threat of mountain floods and save his life.
Only if he is safe and sound can her plan be realized.
"Okay, I accept this plan." The regent smiled, turned around, led a snow-white horse, and gently handed the reins to her.
Su Wanyu held the cold reins, with mixed emotions in her heart: "Prince, what do you mean..."
"Didn't I say I would give you a gift to make amends? Here it is."
The regent loosened the reins, looked up at the white horse and smiled, "This jade lion from Yanbian can travel a thousand miles a day easily, and can recognize people and roads. From now on, you can ride it freely no matter where you are."
Su Wanyu stared at the horse in front of her. Its body was flawless white, and its eyes sparkled with wisdom, as if it was also examining her.
She followed her father into business since she was young, learned how to ride a horse, and saw many fine horses, but a BMW as rare as the Jade Lion was priceless.
In the Dacheng Kingdom, there are no more than ten such horses. One is in the Princess's Mansion, one is in the hands of the Regent, and the rest are hidden deep in the Imperial Palace.
The Regent's generosity in giving such a valuable gift is astonishing.
She couldn't help but slowly stretch out her fingers and gently touch the head of the noble and mysterious jade lion, as if she was drawn by some invisible magic.
The jade lion, which was usually difficult to tame, unexpectedly showed unprecedented docility at this moment. It gently swayed its tail, then slowly lowered its noble head, with a strange light flashing in its golden eyes.
Su Wanyu was extremely surprised, her fingers trembled slightly in the air and stayed in mid-air.
"The jade lion has a strong temperament, and few creatures in the world can be close to it. Judging from this scene, it seems that there is some kind of indissoluble bond between you and it."
The Regent's voice quietly appeared behind her, and his tall figure approached silently, passed over her shoulder, and his slender fingers gently rested on the horse's head, revealing an indescribable tenderness in his movements.
Su Wanyu was completely immersed in the communication with this precious jade lion. Her fingertips gently slid across the silky smooth and strong mane, feeling the delicacy and strength that were not of this world. She was completely unaware of the arrival of the Regent.
His hair, gently blown by the breeze, carrying the faint fragrance of osmanthus and agarwood, slowly spread and gently wrapped her.
Seeing the genuine joy on her face, the Regent's always calm and steady mouth couldn't help but slightly rise, and an imperceptible tenderness flowed in his eyes.
However, this tranquility was soon broken by a call from afar.
"Big brother!"
Su Wanyu turned around suddenly when she heard the voice, and saw a young man in white clothes, as graceful as an immortal, waving and smiling at her. The familiar figure made her heart tremble.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the emperor who was rarely seen in normal days. He seldom appeared outside the palace walls and was always under the protection of the regent, looking a little immature and fragile.
His Majesty is inseparable from the Regent. The Regent's absence once made him extremely confused, and the shadow of those days still lingers in his mind.
Later, with the help of the two major forces of Zheng Chengyan and Pei Guo, King Liang was able to successfully ascend the throne and sit firmly on the dragon throne.
Su Wanyu had only met the emperor once, so she almost failed to recognize him when she first saw him.
When His Majesty saw her, a hint of surprise flashed across his face. His originally brilliant smile instantly faded. He walked quickly towards her, murmuring, "Sister..."
This sudden address made Su Wanyu's heart tremble. She lowered her head and saluted respectfully: "I, a commoner, pay my respects to Your Majesty."
The emperor lifted the corner of his wide robe and ran over with a slightly staggering step, a happy smile blooming on his face again: "Brother, you found your sister, right?"
The Regent was also surprised by this. He stepped forward and gently stopped His Majesty, reminding him, "Your Majesty, this is the Second Young Madam of the Marquis of Changping's Mansion."
"The wife of Marquis Changping..." The smile on the emperor's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a kind of loss that was difficult to conceal.
He knew very well the identity of the second young lady of the Changping Marquis's Mansion. She was the talented and beautiful daughter of the Su family that his aunt often mentioned.
This only daughter was one year older than he was, so it was obvious that she could not be his long-lost sister.
However, deep in the palace lies a secret unknown to outsiders.
In addition to the emperor's only son, the emperor, the late emperor actually had another princess who was a twin of the emperor. However, she was secretly hidden by her mother shortly after she was born.
When the late emperor found her and started looking for her, her mother had chosen to end her life on the top of the palace building, leaving behind a pair of hungry babies. The whereabouts of the baby girl has become a mystery ever since, and even the eldest princess, who was like a sister to her mother, knew nothing about it.