nashuaworldcup Chapter 169: Drawing Water from a Bamboo Basket and Empty Game
Chapter 169: Drawing Water from a Bamboo Basket and Empty Game
This reaction is not difficult to understand.
During her lifetime, Empress Dowager An Rong had a special fondness for the Prajna glass lamp because of its beauty and its soothing effect. The Empress Dowager fell in love with it at first sight.
In the last moments of her life, she repeatedly murmured: "Aunt Fang, I am very upset. If the glass cup was by my side, I might be able to die peacefully and avoid this suffering."
Because of this, both the previous emperor and the current emperor have never given up the pursuit of the Prajna Glass Lamp, and this undoubtedly provides an opportunity for some people with ulterior motives.
The ending is often a farce that is fabricated out of thin air, leaving people with only disappointment and anger.
Facing Aunt Fang's doubts, Sheng Junwei was calm and neither humble nor arrogant: "Aunt Fang, please rest assured. Although I have inherited this little skill from my master, I am definitely not a fraud, and I will not do anything without basis. Since I said I can find it, there must be something real to find."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Fang frowned slightly. Although she was still confused, she could not suppress her deep anticipation for the glass cup.
If this young woman can really find the lost treasure, the spirit of the Empress Dowager in heaven will also be comforted.
And in the distant Glazed Palace, when Concubine Sheng heard the news that Aunt Fang had come to the palace, she couldn't help but smile. She felt very happy and admired her newly dyed nails leisurely.
"Aunt Fang is a person of integrity and uprightness. She cannot tolerate any hypocrisy or deception, let alone someone who dares to use the reputation of the Grand Empress Dowager Anrong to cheat others."
Yingfang's brows revealed a trace of worry: "But, Madam, I heard that the fake person does have some real talent and knowledge. What if she really has a plan that is perfect?"
Concubine Sheng smiled indifferently, as if she had already made up her mind: "Even if she is accurate in her calculations, we only need to deal with the glass lamp in advance. No matter how many tricks she has, it will be in vain."
Yingfang suddenly realized, her eyes sparkling with admiration: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Throughout this arrangement, Concubine Sheng never showed up in person, but cleverly arranged a clever palace maid to act on her behalf.
As for how the palace maid knew the secret about the glass lamp...
Naturally, it was "inadvertently" pieced together from the fragmentary conversations in the palace.
After all, once this happened, the emperor and Aunt Fang would be furious. Although the emperor might still hold back for the sake of Prime Minister Du's face, Aunt Fang, who was so principled, would never show mercy.
As one can imagine, the fate of the impostor was disastrous.
Just as the master and servant were feeling elated, eagerly awaiting the news from the informant and preparing to rush in and take the colored glass cup, a palace maid rushed in and breathlessly reported, "Your Majesty, His Majesty is coming towards the Colored Glass Palace with Aunt Fang and Doctor Sheng."
Concubine Sheng couldn't help but frown: "Come to Liuli Palace?"
Since they were not looking for the Glass Lamp, why would they come to the Glass Palace for no reason?
Could it be that the informant was incompetent and there has been no news since then?
The emperor and his entourage were approaching rapidly, and before Concubine Sheng could come up with a response strategy, they had already arrived outside the palace gate.
Concubine Sheng had no choice but to tidy up her clothes and go out to greet the guests.
"Your Majesty, Aunt Fang."
Concubine Sheng bowed in turn, avoiding Sheng Junwei's gaze, and then asked, "Your Majesty, what is the important matter that has brought you here at this time? Is there any special arrangement for Aunt Fang to come with you?"
A subtle expression flashed across the emperor's face: "Please ask Mr. Sheng about this matter."
Time goes back to a quarter of an hour ago. Sheng Junwei promised Aunt Fang that she could find the Liuli lamp. Aunt Fang was skeptical and asked, "Where is the Liuli lamp?"
Surprisingly, Sheng Junwei did not answer directly, but said mysteriously: "It won't work if you tell me. Your Majesty and Aunt Fang should investigate it yourself. Only your noble temperament can suppress the extraordinary power of the glass lamp."
Although these words were very mysterious and Aunt Fang had her doubts in her heart, the Emperor seemed moved, so he let Sheng Junwei lead the way.
In this way, the group, led by Sheng Junwei, stepped into this mysterious situation.
Facing the emperor's inquiring gaze, Sheng Junwei took a step forward calmly and said in a clear voice: "Your Highness, the Empress Sheng, the purpose of our visit today is to track down a rare treasure that has been lost for thirty years, the Prajna Glass Lamp."
Concubine Sheng's mind was naturally as clear as a mirror. She naturally knew what they were looking for, but she was full of doubts.
What was their intention in coming to her?
An intriguing smile flashed across Sheng Junwei's face: "Has Concubine Sheng ever thought about the origin of the name of the Glass Palace?"
In fact, more than 30 years ago, the original name of this palace was Luoshuang Palace.
Until a favored concubine moved in here, she disliked the word "Luoshuang" because it was unlucky, and begged the emperor to change the name of the palace.
Thus, Luoshuang Palace was transformed into the current Liuli Palace.
"How ridiculous!"
Concubine Sheng rebuked her harshly, "Do you mean to say that the Prajna Glazed Lamp was hidden here by the late emperor?"
Not only Concubine Sheng, but also the Emperor and Aunt Fang seemed very dissatisfied with such an explanation.
Sheng Junwei quickly waved her hands to deny: "That's not the case."
He did not beat around the bush but revealed the truth directly: "When the Yuezhi Kingdom presented this kind of glass cup, the envoy said that as long as you put the glass cup in the room and stay with it day and night, it can prolong your life and keep your beauty forever."
"It was because of these two benefits that Empress Dowager Anrong requested the colored glass cup. After all, the pursuit of beauty knows no age limit. Even a queen dowager cannot resist the charm of eternal youth."
At that time, she was already the empress dowager, and her son inherited the throne. He was very filial, and the previous emperor had many children, including some of the best princes.
Not only was her son firmly seated on the throne, but he also had a successor, ensuring the solid inheritance of imperial power.
Her state of mind was like a tranquil lake, without any ripples. She had almost lost all desire for the world's vanity, fame and fortune, leaving only a trace of the purest and most persistent vision.
Eternal beauty, or take a step back and let the unstoppable pace of time pause for a moment in front of her.
Aunt Fang's brows were furrowed, and her wrinkles were like tree rings, recording the ups and downs of the palace. Her voice was filled with unquestionable majesty: "You girl do have some knowledge, but this matter is not a deep secret. If you ask around, you will be able to hear all kinds of rumors in the world."
Concubine Sheng remained silent at first, and only spoke slowly after Aunt Fang had finished speaking, with a tone of gentleness and reproach from an elder: "Wei'er, don't make trouble anymore, this is an unusual matter. Empress Dowager Anrong is the supreme woman of our Great Sheng Empire. I understand your urgency, but it is inappropriate to take such an approach..."