The Love Imagination System

Part 108: Reuniting

Emperor Baili was quite angered when he heard Baili Qingchen's version of the story regarding the events in the imperial city market one day ago. Under the watchful eyes of King Changle, those shameless fellows were still able to disturb the imperial family, even being extremely rude.

Baili Wuyuan was his first descendant, and there should not be a single person to hurt him. Even though he was big on the outside, yet it was still acceptable.

After his appointment as Prince of Manyue, with his title, Baili Wuyuan really had the responsibility and authority of a prince.

Since long ago, if anyone offended a member of the imperial family, every emperor would discuss it and settle it to the satisfaction. After hearing his uncle's words, it became unnecessary. Emperors

Baili protested against Baili Qingchen's decision to pardon Jiang Wen and make her eldest son's study partner. In a prolonged protest, Baili Qingchen remained calm.

“As Emperor Bingyue, Your Majesty should be more compassionate. If a child is not released, how will people trust you?”

Emperor Baili was silent.

“The family of Marquis Chenyuan has loyalty to the Baili Family from generation to generation. Even though the late Consort Sui was guilty, His Majesty should not have grudged his close family, who did not even know about his actions.”

Emperor Baili lectured his uncle in unreserved words. This was how Baili Qingchen educated her emperor niece who was as stubborn as a rock. He did not show it directly, but through words, he hoped that his nephew could understand many things.

Not everything can be easily handled. Baili Qingchen never expected his nephew to be a cruel and cold-hearted emperor. Her brother left the country and her son to her, and Baili Qingchen had to keep both of them in her hands.

Although it was difficult because Emperor Baili was always suspicious and vigilant, Baili Qingchen would still continue to walk forward.

Emperor Baili was like a child being advised. Some time this, his heart became a little softer and perhaps he no longer behaved so arrogantly in front of his uncle.

His vigilance was still there, because as the emperor, the person he should be most aware of was his own kin. On his throne, he looked down, to where Baili Qingchen stood.

“According to you, Marquis Chenyuan will actually submit to me?” ask Emperor Baili.

“Jiang Wen is Jiang Deng's only granddaughter. If His Majesty wants it, the child could become a loyal subordinate to Baili Wuyuan in the future.”

It makes sense, thought Emperor Baili. Let the arrogant old Jiang Deng remain at the border. During his father's reign, Jiang Deng honored him as Crown Prince. Ever since he ascended the throne, the old man began to show dislike.

Emperor Baili sent him to the border a few years ago, and for a while he was no longer worried about the ugly face of Jiang Deng who looked at him with a dislike gaze.

“Then, just follow what you say, Uncle. A few more days are the peak spring festival. The palace will hold a banquet and invite many nobles and ministers. Uncle, you're the one who takes care of it.”

“Yes. I'll take care of it as you command.”

A pair of uncle's – nephews split up in the court hall. Baili Qingchen stepped quietly, enjoying the breeze of the spring breeze blowing in the courtyard of the magnificent palace. Oh, he forgot that he had punished his own mother. Now, he had no one to visit.

***

Luo Niang had been out of the palace ever since Consort Sun's widow's sentencing decree was handed down. As the daughter of Consort Dowager Sun's companion, she was acquitted of innocence and had no idea of her aunt's inhumane deeds.

He stood on the neutral side, and he only sighed as his cousin brought himself the scroll.

Today, he had packed his things and would move them to the residence that Emperor Baili had built for the Luo Family. Luo Mingyue, her younger sister also helped.

She was happy because in the end, her brother was no longer tied to the palace. Luo Mingyue lived a lonely life because in her residence, she was the only employer that served many servants.

“Oh, had I been married back then, I might not have had to wait this long until you returned,” Luo Mingyue told her brother.

Luo Niang chuckled.

“Stop thinking about that silly wedding. I should go visit Princess Consort Changle after this.”

Hearing the name Princess Empress Changle mentioned, Luo Mingyue's almond eyes sparkled brightly. She knew very well the story of the greatness and madness of Princess Consort Changle, but had never met her.

“I also want to meet him! Brother, take me with you!”

“What did you meet him for?”

“Princess Empress Changle is a great person who accompanied Big Brother Chen. I hear a lot of stories from people. It would be an honor in my life if I could meet him. After all, she is my cousin-in-law as well. At least, we're still a family, aren't we?”

Luo Niang said, “Serah.”

In the afternoon, Luo Niang's horse carriage arrived in front of the gate of King Changle's mansion. The gatekeeper had already understood Princess Luo's customs every time he visited. They simply did not expect that in his visit this time, Luo Niang would take Luo Mingyue with him.

“Where is Princess Consort Changle?” ask the head manager. The chief steward then drove him to the front of the west courtyard gate, then left to finish his work.

In the beautiful and orderly garden, Qingyi seemed to be holding a sword and pointing it at a small animal standing with great difficulty.

He was punishing and scolding Yinghao. The sword in his hand belonged to Baili Qingchen, whom he once used to cut fruits and vegetables.

“It looks like Princess Empress Changle is busy scolding her pet,” Luo Niang chirped as she walked into the western courtyard. Qingyi turned her head, and in that opportunity, Yinghao ran away. Qingyi clucked in annoyance.

“Uncompliant maintenance must be punished,” Qingyi said. “It so happens, I also want to punish someone who has been giving wine to King Changle secretly all this time.”

Oops, Luo Niang was caught! He glared, his expression looking guilty.

“Aiya! A-Chen himself forced me to give him wine whenever he asked for it.”

Thas right. It was Baili Qingchen who forced him to give the wine and sent it to the mansion secretly. Technically, Luo Niang was just a victim. The one who should have been scolded was that cousin of his.

But, looking at Qingyi's expression now, it seemed like her cousin had already learned more than just being scolded.

Luo Mingyue looked up, and for the first time she saw Qingyi's face in her life. Uh, briefly! Why does this face look so familiar? Didn't he….

“Liu Qingti?” cry Luo Mingyue. Qingyi was shocked until her sword almost fell.

“You know my sister?” ask Qingyi.

He noticed Luo Mingyue's face, and a few seconds later, his eyes slightly widened.

“A-Yue, she's Liu Qingyi, not Liu Qingti,” Luo Niang interjected. Luo Mingyue took a step forward, paying attention and circling Qingyi.

“No. Big brother, this person is Liu Qingti who wanted to marry me back then!”

“Ah?”

So, her sister's intention was, Qingyi was the person she wanted to marry back then? But, how is it possible? Luo Niang shook his head, then thought.

He arrived at one conclusion that Qingyi had disguised herself as a man and used her brother's name when she saved Luo Mingyue. His innocent sister was unaware that the Liu Qingti she knew was the real Liu Qingti's younger sister.

Given this, everything just makes sense.

“You should be so excited to help me.”

Then, Luo Niang's laughter broke out.

“A-Luo, A-Yue, what are you guys doing here?”

They turned their heads and saw Baili Qingchen walking to them.