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Chapter 100 Watching the Sky at Night
The eunuch was still young and had no power in the palace. He did not have the ability to put on airs. He had just seen that Zhu Yu came with King Xiaoyao, so naturally he was extra polite.

"Your Excellency, you are being too polite. Just ask and I will answer you in detail." He said to Zhu Yu with a smile.

"I wonder what kind of incense you use, father-in-law? It smells so elegant and really pleasant. Could you tell me so that I can go out and mix the same spices?" Zhu Yu asked.

The young eunuch probably didn't expect Zhu Yu to ask this. No matter how you look at it, it was a compliment. He quickly covered his mouth with his sleeves and laughed secretly, shaking his head: "Sir, you are making fun of us. We serve the nobles. There is no reason for us to burn incense on our own.

If I burn incense carelessly and the smell displeases the noble person, it would be a serious sin.

What kind of fragrance I carry depends on what kind of incense the noble person I serve uses.

This fragrance is probably not worthy of you.

Last night, I happened to be on duty, serving His Majesty while he stayed at Concubine Duan's place. The things that noble lady used were all gifts from His Majesty, and they are not available outside."

"Oh, no wonder, it turns out to be something used by a noble person, so it must be extraordinary!" Zhu Yu responded quickly, but he was wondering in his heart.

She was very sure that this fragrance was about 30% to 40% similar to what she had smelled in Qingshui County before, but she didn't know whether this 30% to 40% was a coincidence caused by other spices or because Dou Dajiang added the incandescent jade powder.

After waiting outside for a long time, Zhu Yu's feet ached from standing so long, and finally the court was dismissed. Civil and military officials came out in twos and threes. Some looked very confident, while others had frowns on their faces. Three or five of them were talking in low voices while walking, while others were striding with their heads held high, eager to leave.

Zhu Yu saw Lu Chao from afar. His court robes were also moon-white with golden patterns embroidered on them.

Outside, he regained that aloof and cold attitude that kept people at a distance. With a cold look in his eyes, he came out of the hall alone. The ministers passing by him all nodded to him, seemingly with some compliments, but he just responded indifferently and with a distant attitude.

Others seemed to be accustomed to his attitude and did not think there was anything wrong with it. They left after fulfilling their courtesy.

When Lu Chao passed by Zhu Yu, he seemed to catch a glimpse of her from the corner of his eye, but he did not slow down at all and left without any reaction.

After a while, Lu Qing came out alone, strode up to Zhu Yu, and beckoned her: "Come, follow me to see the emperor."

After Emperor Jin finished his court session, he still went to the Southern Study to review memorials, so the eunuchs took them there.

The person who led the two people was still the older eunuch from that night. He followed Lu Qing with a flattering smile on his face from beginning to end.

"Your Majesty, you are truly the lucky star of our Majesty!" He said to Lu Qing in a shrill voice, "Yesterday, those censors in the court refused to wait even a night and wrote to Your Majesty, accusing General Cao of lax management of his family and letting the Cao family's children bring disgrace upon the family.

After reading those memorials, His Majesty was so angry that he couldn't eat his dinner.

You know, General Cao has made many great achievements for Your Majesty, and Your Majesty has always been loyal and righteous. This group of people is really giving Your Majesty a headache.

Later, His Majesty made careful inquiries and learned that General Cao's nephew hadn't simply brought disgrace upon the family; he had nearly been framed for murder. It was thanks to your intervention, Your Highness, that the General was spared such an undeserved disaster. He glanced at Zhu Yu and smiled his most flattering smile as he spoke. "That's why His Majesty specifically asked you to bring the meritorious Chief Secretary to the palace today. I presume there's a reward!"

Lu Qing smiled faintly, reached into the sleeve of his court robe, and pulled out a small brocade bag filled with golden melon seeds. He skillfully placed it in the eunuch's hand and said, "Eunuch Gao, I'll have to trouble you these days. Please help His Majesty to relax and not worry too much."

Eunuch Gao seemed to have gotten used to Lu Qing's generosity. He smiled so hard that his eyebrows were not visible, and he pursed his lips tightly to prevent his teeth from showing: "Oh, Your Highness, you are embarrassing me by saying this!
Being able to relieve the emperor's worries is a blessing earned in my previous life!"

Zhu Yu walked behind, observing all this silently, and finally understood in his heart why Lu Qing was "ignorant of the current situation" when he came to see the emperor as the Golden-faced Censor that night.

Although this eunuch, Eunuch Gao, was close to Emperor Jin, it was obvious that he did not know the true identity of the Golden-faced Censor.

Therefore, King Xiaoyao and the Golden-faced Censor must be two completely different people.

The two were soon brought to the door of the South Study. Eunuch Gao smiled at Lu Qing and walked in with small steps backwards to report. Zhu Yu took a deep breath nervously, but her chest was so tight that it seemed as if she couldn't breathe into her lungs at all. She felt suffocated.

"Don't panic, just answer whatever His Majesty asks." Lu Qing saw that she was nervous and said to her meaningfully.

Zhu Yu nodded.

Eunuch Gao came out quickly and motioned for the two of them to go in.

The South Study was well-lit during the day. Emperor Jin, dressed in a scarlet and yellow round-necked dragon robe, sat behind the desk. In front of him, as usual, was a mountain of memorials. However, this time, it seemed as if he had been waiting for the two of them to arrive. As soon as he saw Lu Qing, he raised his hand in a friendly manner and motioned him to come forward.

"My son, come here," he said to Lu Qing, his tone carrying the intimacy between father and son, "I tossed and turned all night last night. I don't know if it was because I was overthinking, but when I finally fell asleep, all I dreamed of were old friends from the past.

I also saw your grandfather and your father in my dream. I tried hard to look at them, but no matter how hard I tried, they couldn't be seen clearly.

This morning at court, I saw you standing there. Your features and demeanor looked increasingly like your grandfather's. I immediately recalled the dream I had the night before, and I couldn't help but feel a little sad."

Lu Qing's expression was calm, with a faint smile on his face, and his attitude was very respectful: "The deceased is gone, Your Majesty does not need to worry too much, but you should take care of your health.

I have no memory of what my grandfather looked like. If Your Majesty can feel a little comforted by looking at me, then I will let Your Majesty take a closer look at me here.

If Your Majesty can't help but recall sad memories when he sees my face, then I'd better wear a veil to cover it up."

"That's not necessary. I'm very pleased to have your thoughtfulness!" Emperor Jin sighed slowly. "Today, Lu Chao said that he recently observed the celestial phenomena at night and found that Jupiter and the Moon were in conjunction, which is a very auspicious sign. He asked to leave the capital to pray for me, and I have agreed.

You are all my good children. How can I not feel comfortable with you by my side? "

(End of this chapter)