met free Chapter 790 [Under the Brocade 86]
Chapter 790 [Under the Brocade 86]
After sleeping for a whole day and night in bed, Lu Yi slowly woke up. He opened his eyes and felt a little dizzy, but he had only one thought in his mind - rush out the door immediately.
However, when he just stood up and prepared to go out, a figure blocked the door. It turned out to be his father Lu Ting. Lu Ting looked at him seriously and said sternly: "You stay in this house honestly and don't go anywhere!"
Lu Yi's eyes widened, and he asked with confusion and anger: "Why? Father, I like You You, why don't all of you want to help us?"
Lu Ting frowned and said slowly, "Have you forgotten? The emperor has issued an order that from now on you are not allowed to set foot in the palace again."
Hearing this, Lu Yi was struck by lightning, his body trembled violently, and he murmured to himself in disbelief: "How could this happen..." But soon, he came to his senses, eagerly grabbed Lu Ting's sleeve and begged: "Father, can you help me and ask the emperor for me? I just want to see Youyou again and ask her in person."
Lu Ting shook his head helplessly, sighed and said, "I'm sorry, Lu Yi, your father is really powerless to do anything about this matter, you should give up this thought as soon as possible."
At this moment, a name suddenly flashed through Lu Yi's mind - Lan Qingxuan. Yes, maybe he can help him! Thinking of this, Lu Yi's eyes rekindled the light of hope, and he turned around and ran out the door without saying a word.
Looking at his son's receding back, Lu Ting sighed heavily and said to himself: "Forget it, let him be. I can't control it..."
Lu Yi hurried to the door of Lan Qingxuan's mansion outside the palace and knocked gently on the vermilion door. After a while, the door slowly opened and a servant respectfully welcomed him into the mansion. Passing through the winding corridors and exquisite gardens, Lu Yi finally saw Lan Qingxuan leisurely sipping tea in the study.
Seeing Lan Qingxuan, Lu Yi bowed and said straight to the point: "Master Lan, I came here to ask for a favor. I hope Master Lan can lend a hand."
Lan Qingxuan put down the teacup in his hand, smiled slightly, and responded: "Master Lu, you are too polite. I wonder what I can do for you? Just tell me."
Lu Yi took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Master Lan, I would like to ask you to help me find the whereabouts of Ouyang Youyou."
Lan Qingxuan was slightly startled, then asked thoughtfully: "Is the Ouyang Youyou who entered the palace recently mentioned by Lord Lu?"
"That's right." Lu Yi nodded quickly in response.
However, Lan Qingxuan shook his head gently and said with difficulty: "Lord Lu, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I really can't help. Ouyang Youyou has indeed entered the palace, but the place where she lives is heavily guarded and not accessible to ordinary people. Even for me, it is difficult to enter."
Hearing this, Lu Yi couldn't help but frown and asked, "Why is it so? Is there no other way?"
Lan Qingxuan stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside, and said slowly: "Lord Lu, you don't know, I have a premonition recently that something big is about to happen in the palace. Moreover, since some time ago, the emperor has stopped summoning me to the palace. I think the situation is quite complicated. In my opinion, Lord Lu might as well wait for a while and look for Miss Ouyang Youyou when the time is right."
Lu Yi was extremely anxious and refused outright, "No! I will never be able to calm down if I don't see You You for a day. I hope Master Lan can think of another way."
"I really can't help you! In this situation, I can no longer enter the palace at will. Only when the emperor summons me personally can I step into the palace gate." Lan Qingxuan sighed helplessly and said slowly. He frowned slightly, and a trace of embarrassment appeared on his face.
When Lu Yi heard this, a flash of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but he soon regained his composure. He was silent for a moment, then looked at Lan Qingxuan solemnly and said, "In this case, I can only ask you to do me a big favor after entering the palace." After that, he held Lan Qingxuan's hand tightly, his eyes full of earnestness and expectation.
Lan Qingxuan felt the strength coming from Lu Yi's palm, and his heart warmed up. He nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, leave it to me. As long as there is a chance to enter the palace to see the emperor, I will do my best to help you."
Before the day of entering the palace came, an imperial edict came down from the sky. It turned out that the emperor had ordered to redress the Xia family and restore all the official positions of the Xia family. In this way, Yuan Jinxia also transformed from a commoner girl into a dignified official lady. Although the Xia family has gone through ups and downs and is no longer as glorious as it used to be, fortunately, Lin Ling and Jinxia are still with each other.
Lin Ling recalled that Youyou had not shown up during this period of time, and she knew that it must be Youyou who secretly helped the Xia family to clear their name. But she didn't know if Youyou was safe at the moment.
With the successful redress of the Xia family's injustice, the major families that had been involved in the case were also liquidated one after another. Among them, the Yan family was the most prominent, and they bore the brunt of the disaster.
Hundreds of people in the entire Yan family were raided and interrogated, and eventually all were beheaded as a warning to others.
As the core figures of the Yan family, Yan Shifan and Yan Song could not escape the bad luck and were directly executed. As for Youyou, the daughter of the Yan family, she was not spared because of her family's numerous crimes. In the end, she was given a cup of poisoned wine by the emperor, ending her short and rough life.
When Lu Yi learned the shocking news, he was completely unable to accept it, as if the whole world was collapsing in an instant. Unbelievable emotions surged into his heart like a tide, drowning him. From that moment on, Lu Yi fell into deep despair and pain, drinking all day long, indulging in illusory anesthesia.
Every day, he spent in a state of confusion and lost interest in everything around him. The once vigorous, smart and capable Lu Yi disappeared, replaced by a zombie-like body.
Lu Ting looked at his son in such a decadent and depressed state, feeling extremely anxious but helpless. As a father, he knew that no matter how much he preached and disciplined, it would be useless. He could only pray silently that time would gradually heal Lu Yi's inner pain and let him regain the courage and direction of life.
On the other hand, Lin Ling was even more heartbroken by Youyou's departure. She and Youyou were like sisters, especially Youyou risked her life to redress the injustice of the Xia family. This deep friendship moved Lin Ling deeply. Now, the little sister has left the world forever. Lin Ling couldn't help crying whenever she thought of her. From now on, she will never be able to see that familiar and kind face again.
Jin Xia was also sad and upset. In her mind, Youyou was as warm and amiable as her own sister. They had experienced many ups and downs together and had established a deep relationship with each other. However, at this moment, Youyou suddenly left her. This sudden blow made Jin Xia so heartbroken that she couldn't breathe.
With endless grief, they built a cenotaph for Youyou to express their remembrance of the deceased. In front of this small tomb, everyone stood silently, their eyes blurred with tears, recalling every moment they had spent with Youyou.
At the same time, the emperor in the palace quietly sent away the attendants around him and came to a quiet palace alone. In this palace, the deceased Youyou lay quietly. The emperor slowly walked to Youyou and sat down, and asked softly: "What are your plans next? I heard that Lu Yi has been depressed since he learned of your death. He has been in a daze all day, drinking to relieve his sorrow, and even forgetting about business."
Youyou opened her eyes slightly, revealing a hint of helplessness and sadness in her eyes, and she softly replied: "Your Majesty, I am a dead man now. Even if I am lucky enough to survive, my identity as the daughter of a criminal is destined to become a burden to him. As for my future plans... I haven't thought about it yet, but maybe I will go to Hangzhou, away from this place of right and wrong, and start a new life." After that, Youyou closed her eyes again, and a tear slid down her cheek.