HCB Chapter 1042 Missing the Child
Chapter 1042 Missing the Child
The system was still frantically tapping on the buttons on the panel, analyzing for the host why the Empress Dowager had discovered it.
Then I heard that it was because of my own actions that I was exposed.
The system scratched its head somewhat awkwardly.
Close the panel in front of you again.
Just pretend you didn't hear it, and act as if it never happened.
As long as it doesn't admit it, the Empress Dowager won't expose it.
The system had it all planned out perfectly. Liang Chongyue stared into her mother's eyes, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
"Mother."
Liang Chongyue's voice was hoarse, and you could tell from the sound of it that she was feeling very emotional.
"Let's not talk about that anymore, it's just a small matter."
Xiang Huayue placed a piece of fish on Liang Chongyue's plate.
"Try it, this is a new dish developed by the small kitchen. It's a bit spicy, and you and Minglang should both like it."
Liang Chongyue took a bite, and it was indeed what she and Minglang loved to eat.
"It's delicious, Mother, please try some too."
Liang Chongyue and her mother enjoyed a very warm meal together, while the system ate alongside, reflecting on how it had been exposed.
After finishing breakfast, Liang Chongyue returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
After a nice bath, I felt completely relaxed, both physically and mentally.
After leaving the water room, I stepped on the puppy's tail.
I almost slipped and fell.
"Why aren't you staying in Cining Palace with the Empress Dowager? What are you doing here with me?"
The system looked at Liang Chongyue with a worried expression.
"Host, when did the Empress Dowager discover me?"
Liang Chongyue was surprised that the system was still agonizing over these things even after she had finished taking a bath.
"Right now, the Empress Dowager and I were just having a casual chat at the dinner table, and you couldn't eat. This is not like you used to be."
The system frowned as it looked at Liang Chongyue.
"The house is a mess."
Liang Chongyue's approach to systematic psychological counseling is not helpful; she's not in that field.
"Didn't Mother say it herself? It's a small matter, why are you taking it so seriously?"
The system felt a little guilty towards its host ever since the incident involving Liang Chongzhen.
The system felt a little inferior after what A said.
It feels like if it weren't for the host, it would have returned to the cycle of reincarnation many times over.
"Host, I'm sorry, I've dragged you down."
After rubbing the system's dog head, Liang Chongyue ignored the system's stammering and hesitant behavior.
At this point, you shouldn't pay attention to it. The more you engage with it, the more the system will freak out.
The system watched its host walk away, realizing that the host didn't care about the matter.
The dog's mood improved considerably.
Liang Chongyue stood at the main entrance of the Hall of Mental Cultivation and waited for the system for a while before the system quickly followed.
Liang Chongyue turned around, a knowing smile appearing on her lips.
It was after returning to the Hall of Mental Cultivation that he saw the mountain of memorials piled up.
The smile on Liang Chongyue's face froze for a moment.
"I remember I was only out for one day, where did all these memorials come from?"
The system had just happily followed its host to the Hall of Mental Cultivation when it heard the host's questioning voice from inside.
The system's foot, which had been suspended in mid-air, retreated back down.
The host was in a bad mood, so it decided not to join in the fun.
When Yunling returned, she saw the puppy running as if it were being chased by something.
They ran away so fast, it was funny, so I glanced at them a couple more times.
After Yunling entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, she understood why the puppy had run so fast earlier.
Liang Chongyue pointed to the pile of memorials and questioned Yunling.
"What's going on? I was only gone for less than a day, how could there be so much stuff?"
Fortunately, Yunling had been by His Majesty's side for many years, and she was used to his anger and could even face it calmly.
"Your Majesty, this morning's court session was the time when the various prefectures and counties would send their summaries of the past year. Since Your Majesty was not present, the court session had not yet begun, and they were all piled up here."
Liang Chongyue's anger subsided immediately upon seeing the memorial.
Sure enough, if someone who works year-round takes a break and comes back, the world will be in chaos.
Liang Chongyue sat before the dragon desk, closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then opened them again and faced the memorials once more.
After giving up completely.
The appointments have begun.
"Come and help me grind the ink."
Yunling responded, placed the teacup beside His Majesty, and began grinding the tea for him.
Liang Chongyue submitted a batch of memorials, and time passed like water.
"Your Majesty, it's almost noon, and it's snowing outside. Eunuch Li Jin from the Empress Dowager's side has come to ask if Your Majesty is not going to Cining Palace for a meal, and to have the meal sent over from there."
Liang Chongyue's hands never stopped reviewing the memorials; he only responded with a single word.
"Then this servant will go and convey the message that His Majesty will not be having lunch today."
Liang Chongyue ignored it and, faced with this pile of memorials, was extremely grateful that Minglang hadn't left yet.
When I get back, I can help her with some chores.
Yunling brought His Majesty another pot of tea, and after Liang Chongyue drank it, he felt much more refreshed.
Lunch had already been delivered to Cining Palace, but Liang Chongyue still hadn't stopped.
"Your Majesty, let's have our meal first, or it will get cold."
The floor heating in the Hall of Mental Cultivation was always on. After Liang Chongyue finished reviewing a memorial, he looked up and glanced at Yun Ling.
That look seemed to say: Do you think I believe you?
Yunling wasn't afraid; she had gotten used to this way of getting along with His Majesty over the years.
"In half an hour, Eunuch Li Jin from Cining Palace will come to collect the food boxes. If His Majesty hasn't finished eating, the Empress Dowager will find out."
Liang Chongyue threw the memorial in his hand onto the table.
"Now it's your turn to teach me how to do things."
Seeing that His Majesty was about to get up, Yunling quickly went to help him.
"I wouldn't dare. How could I possibly have such courage? I only dared to do so because I was thinking of His Majesty's health."
Liang Chongyue rolled her eyes at her, annoyed.
However, after smelling the aroma of the food, I did feel hungry.
Liang Chongyue only remembered this while eating, and asked Yunling:
"Where is Ping An? I haven't seen him since I returned."
Yunling couldn't help but laugh when she thought about what Ping An had been busy with these past few days.
"His Majesty ordered me to investigate the palace servants. Ping An followed me around. When he found one, he punished her on the spot. She is still in the Yeting Bureau."
"His Majesty will be able to see him when I relieve him in a little while."
Liang Chongyue continued eating without stopping, only saying after finishing her meal:
"Once I have processed most of the memorials on hand, I will present your results."
Yunling also straightened her expression.
"Yes, the servant understands."
This palace really does need a purge.
This is also a reminder to Ping An that she will still be serving her in the future, so she shouldn't relax now.
What will become of us in the future?
After finishing his meal, Liang Chongyue sat back down at the dragon table, opened the panel, and searched for Minglang's location.
I miss my children a little.