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Chapter 439: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (189)

Chapter 439: The Imperial Concubine is Pure and Elegant (One Hundred and Eighty-Nine)

She thought about it. Xuan Yunian was an orphan. He was living on the streets and was sent to Tzu Chi Hall by her. There he met the imperial master and was adopted as his son. His previous identity was unknown. It seemed that he had another identity!

The wise prime minister who helped Liang Sheng unify the country in the novel actually had no ambitions at court? Was he influenced by her? Or did he never consider himself the prime minister of Liang, never aspiring to help the emperor achieve peace and prosperity, and pacify the mountains and rivers?

Xuan Yunian did not tell Liang Sheng about her news and Yuan Qiuli's affairs, and the brother and sister Han Tong and Han Zhao implied that they did not want her to return to the palace to reunite with Liang Sheng. It seems that Xuan Yunian has concealed a lot of things from Liang Sheng.

Cui Li began to wonder, what country was Xuan Yunian from?

She thought about how Xuan Yunian knew everything about Yuan Qiuli. Could he be from Qi? Then why did he end up in a foreign country at such a young age?

Cui Li recalled the scene when the original owner first met Xuan Yunian.

It was a cold winter day and snow was falling. A little beggar was leaning against the wall, his hair was disheveled, the corners of his mouth were cracked, and his eyes were lifeless.

When she lifted the curtain of the car, she happened to meet those vicissitudes of life eyes. The girl chuckled, not understanding why he was so profound at such a young age. She got out of the car with a smile and gave him hot tea and some cakes.

The little boy did not feel awkward when he saw the noble lady. He slowly bowed to her and thanked her. However, the movement moved the wound on his leg. Although blood was flowing from his trouser leg, he did not cry out in pain. His every move was not like that of an ordinary beggar.

Little Cui Li gave the purse to the little beggar and asked him to use it to find a job and live a good life.

However, the accompanying guards told Cui Li that the little beggar's injuries were most likely inflicted intentionally by someone just to gain sympathy. There were probably people watching nearby, and as soon as they left, the little beggar's money would be robbed.

Little Cui Li looked at the little beggar who did not refute and felt sorry for this handsome little brother who did not refute the guard's words. She immediately thought of sending the little brother to Tzu Chi Hall in person. Unexpectedly, the little beggar accidentally worshipped the imperial teacher as his godfather.

Thinking of the complicated expression on the Imperial Master's face when he was about to give him a name but learned that his name was "Xuan Yunian", Cui Li wondered, could it be that the Imperial Master had already known about "Xuan Yunian"?

"So what country is Ah Nian from? Does he have another identity?"

Han Zhao said in frustration, "Ah! Madam, I was wrong. You should ask the Lord yourself. We shouldn't have said too much."

Cui Li did not make things difficult for Han Zhao, nor did she necessarily have to know Xuan Yunian's identity. Everyone has secrets, and she did not need to pry into Xuan Yunian's secrets.

Han Zhao and Han Tong, brother and sister, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw that their wife didn't pursue the matter further.

"Ma'am, how are you feeling? Are you feeling unwell?"

Cui Li touched her belly and felt that the little guy might be about to come out. Her stomach felt a little painful, but it might also be caused by the fatigue from running around tonight, because the pain only lasted for a short while and then went away.

"It's fine for now, but I might be giving birth in the next few days, so we have to find a place to stay quickly."

"Madam, don't worry. Our people should be able to pick us up after daybreak. You can take the carriage and continue your journey."

"Thank you for your help."

On the other side, heavy rain poured down, extinguishing the raging fire.

The sound of rain gradually subsided. Liang Sheng stood beside the rubble and asked, "Is there anyone alive? Have you searched the area? Have you found anything unusual?"

"Your Majesty, the battle between the Ji and Qi factions was brutal. When we arrived, all the Qi spies and servants in the mansion were dead, leaving no one alive. No unusual sightings were made nearby. Furthermore, the Shuka who abducted the Empress was a master of Qing Gong and escaped quickly, but our men have already tracked him down and will not let him escape."

Liang Sheng looked quietly at the blackened ruins, then looked at the coffin beside him. He ran his fingers over it, feeling heartbroken and said in a deep voice:

"Set off and bring the Imperial Concubine back to the palace."

He mounted his horse, followed closely by his men, and they gradually disappeared into the dark rainy night.