After rebirth, I became a treacherous minister Black Moonlight

Chapter 521: Unhappy Retribution
A sudden prayer for rain dispelled the people's doubts that the emperor's eldest grandson was not worthy of being the guardian Qilin of the country.

The people's calls for the emperor's eldest grandson were like spring thunder, shocking the sky and stopping the clouds, and lasting for a long time.

The last time the people were so excited was when the King of Qin founded the country and proclaimed himself emperor, opened the granaries and reduced taxes.

Emperor Liang was delighted to see that his grandson had won the hearts of the people.

Eunuch Yu smiled from ear to ear: "Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Emperor Liang was very pleased.

When he first wanted to let Qilin return to his throne, he prepared for the worst, including the difficulties faced by civil and military officials and the anger of the common people. He never expected that this grandson not only conquered the officials, but also moved the people.

He looked at Gongsun Yanming who was standing aside: "Master, this is God's will, what do you think?"

Gongsun Yanming bowed and said, "Your Majesty, what you said is absolutely right."

Emperor Liang's eyes fell on Lu Qi who was standing in front of the crowd: "Qi'er is also a good grandson of mine."

Lu Qi stood in the rain in a daze, letting the big raindrops hit his shoulders.

He looked at the people who supported him and accepted the new Qilin devoutly one by one, and an indescribable loneliness welled up in his heart.

It turned out that the people's support that he had accumulated with great difficulty could be taken away so easily.

The rain soaked his body and chilled his heart.

He left the altar expressionless.

The people were cheering for Qilin and Chunyu, and no one noticed his loneliness.

"It's brother-in-law!"

Gongsun Ziyu pulled Gongsun Liuying's sleeve.

At this time, Gongsun Liuying was concentrating on looking at the emperor's eldest grandson who was on the altar and being admired by all the people.

She is a phoenix girl, and she is destined to marry the most noble man in the world.

If he could pray for spring rain for the people, he could certainly also regain the fate of the Phoenix Girl for himself.

"Sister! My brother-in-law is gone, what are you looking at?"

Gongsun Ziyu followed her sister's gaze and found that the person she was looking at was their mortal enemy. Her pretty face immediately sank, "What do you mean by praying for rain? You're pretending. In my opinion, you probably just happened to catch up! Dad said that my brother-in-law is the Qilin!"

Tan Er folded his arms and said, "He is Qilin, how come he didn't catch up with the rain?"

"That...that's..."

Gongsun Ziyu was choked and speechless. She grabbed Gongsun Liuying's hand and said, "Sister!"

Gongsun Liuying said calmly: "Since your majesty has conferred the title on him, he is the true Qilin who protects the country."

Gongsun Ziyu was horrified: "Sister! How can you speak for the people in the Prince's Mansion?"

Tan Er patted her beard and said, "That's because Miss, you speak only the truth!"

Gongsun Liuying said, "Tan'er, come with me for a while."

Tan Er bowed and said, "Yes, Miss!"

Gongsun Ziyu said coquettishly: "Sister, where are you going? I want to go too!"

Gongsun Liuying said calmly: "You go back to Qianji Pavilion first."

Gongsun Ziyu asked hurt, "Why should I go back to Qianji Pavilion? You would rather take her than me?"

Gongsun Liuying frowned and said, "Go back if I tell you to."

Gongsun Ziyu gritted her teeth and glared at Tan'er fiercely.

Tan'er shook her head proudly.

Having followed Meng Qianqian for so long, Tan'er has become well versed in the art of being a bootlicker. She is as obedient as a little rabbit around Gongsun Liuying, and can coax people. She is also good at martial arts and never causes trouble for Gongsun Liuying.

Furthermore, Tan'er obeys no one in Qianji Pavilion except Gongsun Liuying, which makes Gongsun Liuying very happy.

The spring rain was getting heavier and heavier, with no sign of letting up. The people were dancing with joy, not caring at all about getting soaked.

Emperor Liang felt the people's joy and was quite pleased.

But you can't let them shower for too long, as there are many women, children and kids there.

Emperor Liang concluded the enthronement ceremony.

Civil and military officials and the people left in an orderly manner.

Eunuch Yu held an umbrella for Emperor Liang. When Emperor Liang was about to call Lu Yuan to join him, he turned around and found that his grandson was gone.

Looking again, someone was holding the Qilin Order and running towards his biological father in the rain... and Miss Yan beside him.

Eunuch Yu smiled: "The eldest grandson of the emperor and Miss Yan are a perfect match, talented and beautiful, they are truly a match made in heaven."

Emperor Liang was both angry and amused: "Stinky boy."

He suddenly remembered that Bao Zhuzhu wanted Yan Xiaojiu to do her mother's job, and he couldn't help but look at her again.

Meng Qianqian still wore a veil to cover her face, but her words and actions were all like a lady from a noble family.

Although she was born in a humble family, she was blessed with the fate of a phoenix girl, so she was a good match for his grandson.

However, this girl gave him a rather unsophisticated feeling.

If she had not been quick-witted today and resolved the misunderstanding, attributing the spring rain to her grandson, the enthronement ceremony might have encountered twists and turns.

Meng Qianqian was talking to Lu Yuan with a smile on her face when she suddenly felt two gazes that could not be ignored, coming from the direction of the altar.

She didn't look back, but kept her face calm and composed.

Emperor Liang retracted his gaze and said to the imperial master behind him, "Check her out."

The master of the inner court responded: "Yes."

After Emperor Liang left, all the civil and military officials braved the heavy rain to congratulate Lu Yuan on being named the Guardian of the Nation Qilin, and also to congratulate Lu Zhaoyan on giving birth to such an outstanding son, so that the Liang Dynasty would have a successor.

The entourage of Prince Jin seemed a little deserted.

The King of Qi still couldn't believe it: "Why is it raining? How did the incense light up again?"

Regarding the incense going out, they did not actually tamper with the incense sticks or the incense burner. Instead, it was Gongsun Yanming who did it using his internal force.

This is also why Emperor Liang did not find any clues in the sacrificial utensils.

Not only the King of Qi couldn't figure it out, but the King of Jin and the King of Rui were also full of doubts.

King Jin clenched his fist and walked towards Gongsun Yanming.

"Master, can you please spare me a moment to talk?"

Gongsun Yanming and King Jin walked to an empty space.

King Jin asked, "Master, didn't you say that you would make Qi'er a real Qilin?"

Gongsun Yanming replied calmly, "Is it really right that the King of Jin gave me blood and hair?"

The eyes of the King of Jin flashed. Gongsun Yanming's sharp eyes seemed to see through everything: "The Earthly Demon Compass moved because of the King of the County because it really sensed the aura of a true dragon in him. Even if he is not a Qilin, he can be infinitely close to the fate of a Qilin, so there is still a slight possibility for him to exchange lives with Lu Yuan. But you, King of Jin, don't have this blessing."

Prince Jin's face turned pale.

He turned his head, hiding the embarrassment that flashed across his mind, and asked, "What's going on with this rain? It can't really be that he prayed for it, I don't believe it!"

Gongsun Yanming said: "It's just raining."

The King of Jin asked coldly, "Since you knew it was going to rain, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Gongsun Yanming said calmly, "If Your Highness had not taken the initiative to swap the sacrifices between himself and his own son, the person standing on the altar and bringing surprises to the people would have been your own son."

The King of Jin was speechless.

He always felt something was wrong, but he had no idea how to refute it.

"I'll take my leave."

Gongsun Yanming bowed lightly and passed by King Jin.

King Jin turned around and called him, "State Master!"

Gongsun Yanming asked, "What do you want, Your Highness?"

King Jin opened his mouth and said, "Even if the fate exchange fails, my fate is still mine, right?"

Gongsun Yanming nodded: "If I were to exchange with Lu Linyuan, it would be true."

Prince Jin cleared his throat and said, "What if it's someone else?"

Gongsun Yanming said: "It's hard to say."

"The blood you got was the pig's blood that I bought with two copper coins, and the hair you got was the hair of a whorehouse slave."

The King of Jin vomited all over the floor.

After walking away, Gongsun Yanming's eyes became cold.

He squeezed his fingers slowly.

From Lu Yuan's actions, it can be seen that he knew it would rain today, and he deliberately took advantage of the situation and let himself extinguish his incense again and again.

When the heavy rain fell, the blood he spat out must have contained wax, which could quickly ignite the incense core that had not been completely extinguished.

It wasn't surprising that Lu Yuan saw through their plan.

What’s surprising is, how did he know it would rain?
Was it calculated by Ziwu?

But why couldn't I figure it out?
"Master, why can't I perform forbidden techniques so easily?"

"You will be retaliated against. You are one of my favorite disciples. You must not go down a path of no return."

Is the backlash beginning?
Gongsun Yanming walked in the rain with an expressionless face.

Suddenly, he stopped and turned around.

In the heavy rain, someone was looking at him with sharp eyes.

He also looked at Meng Qianqian.

Eyes facing each other.

Meng Qianqian's eyes did not avoid him at all.

Her veil had long been wet by the heavy rain, revealing the outline of her face.

It was a completely unfamiliar face.

But that stubborn and calm look is very similar to the person in my memory.

Gongsun Yanming, it's time to repay the debt you owe to the General's Mansion.

But blood for blood is only fair to you.

Don't worry, we will settle the accounts between us slowly.

"Second brother!"

King Ming ran to Lu Zhaoyan breathlessly and said, "I have settled the people. Where is father? Has the ceremony started yet?"

Prince Fu looked at him sympathetically and said, "The ceremony is over."

Ming Wang was shocked: "I missed the trip again?!"
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Lu Yuan was successfully conferred the title, and the group returned to the Prince's Mansion in high spirits.

Except for the Ming King.

He cursed all the way.

After Lu Zhaoyan got off the carriage, he immediately went to the side courtyard where a few people were discussing important matters.

Steward Jia held an umbrella for him, and his calves were nearly broken from running: "Your Highness, please go slower, be careful not to fall!"

Ouch, his old cold legs!
What's wrong with His Highness? Why are you so anxious? This is not the time for you to meet your future father-in-law!
Lu Zhaoyan stopped at the gate of the yard, took a deep breath, and said nervously: "Should I change my clothes first?"

Manager Jia was very confused: "Change... clothes?"

He looked him over and said, "Ah, yes, your clothes are soaked. I'll have someone prepare some hot water for you to take a bath and change your clothes, so you don't catch a cold."

Lu Zhaoyan suddenly realized: "Bathing and changing clothes... You are really thoughtful! Your monthly salary should be increased. Talk to the accountant later!"

"what?"

Manager Jia was even more confused.

Is your highness okay?

He was a little scared by the sudden change.

Your Highness doesn't blame him for offending the young master?
Your Highness also praised him?

Lu Zhaoyan rushed into the rain.

“Second brother… Ouch!”

Ming Wang, who had just opened the door, was knocked to the ground.

Lu Zhaoyan rushed into the room: "I want to take a shower and change clothes."

"Oh."

Ming Wang had just changed his clothes and asked his brother curiously, "Are you coming to... my room to take a shower?"

Lu Zhaoyan said calmly: "No, I'm just telling you this, you can also understand that I'm showing off to you."

Ming Wang was confused: "What are you showing off? Your son?"

Lu Zhaoyan raised his head: "No."

It’s my father-in-law.

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