Chapter 732: Ah Yu Meets the Empress Dowager
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Xie Zhen was actually not entirely sure, but he rarely experienced such a clear state of mind. Subconsciously, he performed divination for the Commander, expecting a favorable omen. However, he never antic.i.p.ated such an outcome.
He thought that in the few months since the Commander came to the Astrology Divination Bureau, she had already displayed extraordinary divination talent. With nearly half of the ancient texts studied, it was possible that she might even partic.i.p.ate in this year’s Yuan Festival based on her own abilities.
The Yuan Festival is the grandest celebration in Dachang. It’s the closest interaction between the royal n.o.bility and common people. This night isn’t fixed, usually falling between the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month and the 5th day of the first lunar month. The Ministry of Rites would lead the Imperial Astronomers and the Astrology Divination Bureau to collaborate in divining the most auspicious day. Then, the festival is celebrated together with the people.
Only a few individuals from the Ministry of Rites are qualified to partic.i.p.ate, while in previous years, the Astrology Divination Bureau usually played a supporting role.
Now, Xie Zhen was no longer in the mood to think about such nonsense. He only said, “Commander, in our line of work, we’d naturally rather believe than not.”
Ah Yu took a look. Written in the customary manner of the Astrology Divination Bureau, it contained the divination results. Upon interpretation, it indicated that a close kin of the person being divined for might face a life-threatening calamity involving bloodshed.
Moreover, the timing was very urgent, about this month.
“I understand. Thank you.” All Yu looked at the words on it and frowned in thought for a while before bidding farewell to Xie Zhen.
Xie Zhen said from behind, “Commander, although I’m not very capable, I’m lucky to be born into a good family. I can also help out in Wanning City. If you need me for anything, don’t stand on ceremony.”
Ah Yu: “Alright, if that time really comes, I won’t stand on ceremony with you.”
Her thoughts were very simple. If it was something she had to do, it would definitely be very important. She was not strong enough, so it wouldn’t be embarra.s.sing if she borrowed the help of someone capable.
Moreover, Grandma had also said that one should not be afraid of owing others favors. This was human nature. As long as you could return the favor in the future, it was enough.
This time, Ah Yu did not wait for Qin Huai. Instead, she said to Tang Yuan, “The Hanlin Academy has been quite busy recently. Go and tell Big Brother Ah You that 1’11 go back first. 1 won’t wait for him.”
Tang Yuan replied and went to send the message.
Ah Yu had a lot on her mind. When she returned to her house on Three Thoughts Street, she didn’t even greet the gatekeeper.
The two gatekeepers looked at each other worriedly.
What was wrong with Miss Ah Yu? Could it be that she was unhappy in the Astrology Divination Bureau?
Or did someone bully her?
They had really rarely seen Miss Ah Yu with such an expression. She usually smiled at everyone she saw, making them feel energetic working all day.
Ah Yu greeted Liu Shi and then went to check on her second sister-in-law, Jiang Wujing. While Jiang Wujing’s morning sickness had subsided recently, she had developed a strong inclination for sleep, often dozing off for seven to eight hours a day. w.a.n.g Erlang worried that excessive sleep might affect her mental well-being.
After greeting her family one by one, All Yu went to look for Old Madam w.a.n.g and talked about the note.
“All Yu, you’ve been in the Astrology Divination Bureau for a few months. I think you’ve already learned some principles. Tell Grandma first. What do you think about this?” Old Madam w.a.n.g was tidying up her clothes. She looked at the note All Yu had given her and casually placed it by the cabinet.
Ah Yu knew that Grandma wanted to take the opportunity to test her and tell her what she had thought along the way. “I find the astrological reading quite credible, though I’m unsure how it defines ‘close kin’ in this context.”
She looked at Old Madam w.a.n.g with a burning gaze. Both of them knew what she was trying to say.
Ah Yu was not the biological child of Old man w.a.n.g’s family. Therefore, there was still a huge difference whether this family was considered an adoptive family or a biological family.
If it pertains to the w.a.n.g family, it would be easier to investigate since, apart from w.a.n.g Wulang who is currently away, the others have people a.s.signed to protect each of them.
As for the Hu family village’s elders and her eldest brother, needless to say, the neighboring Shanyang village has been thoroughly cleared out. Qin Empress and Minghua Emperor have both sent people for regular patrols there. Speaking of it, the village is actually the safest.
It was the same for Second Uncle and his wife.
The remaining are just a few brothers and sisters-in-law, and they are also safe because they are around all the time. The w.a.n.g family acts in a mild manner, makes good connections, and has managed not to offend anyone..