"Let's see if it rains in Dengzhou today." Shen Xihe knew Xiao Huayong's worries. Since even the Grand Historian could make mistakes, the person Shen Xihe was looking for, whom he knew nothing about, might also make mistakes.
Shen Xihe wanted to use the rain as an excuse to pardon the harem and release the palace maids. If the other party's premonition was wrong and the people were released but there was no rain, it would have a great impact on Shen Xihe's prestige, and His Majesty might also make something of it.
Shen Xihe did not want to give up such a good opportunity, and cleansed out the harem at lightning speed.
If you miss this opportunity, she will have already shown her claws to Your Majesty. Once the Dengzhou issue is resolved and Your Majesty has time, he will certainly not let her easily control the harem.
Xiao Huayong slightly tilted his head, looked at her with his dark eyes, and was silent for a long while without saying much.
The drizzle was falling, and Shen Xihe's face softened. She couldn't help but walk out of the house and stand under the eaves, feeling the cool breeze with a damp scent and listening to the sound of the rain falling. Her mood improved for no reason.
Xiao Huayong, who was following behind her, actually didn't like rainy days in the past. For a long time, rainy days meant the onset of poison, and his body would feel cold due to the humid air. Later, after experiencing it too many times, he came to regard it as normal and neither liked nor disliked it.
It is rare to see her standing against the wind in the mist, with her brows relaxed and her face full of joy. I unconsciously fell in love with rainy days. It seems to be a different kind of enjoyment to accompany her in making tea, talking, playing the piano, painting, and listening to the sound of rain.
When the rain fell, not only Shen Xihe was happy, but many people were happy. Even though Dengzhou was hundreds of miles away from here, and rain here did not necessarily mean rain in Dengzhou, but it was still something to look forward to, wasn't it
However, these people were destined to be disappointed. There was no rain in Dengzhou until after midnight. The news that the people of Dengzhou were out of control was urgently transmitted to the imperial desk in the middle of the night. Except for the frail Crown Prince Xiao Huayong, His Majesty urgently summoned several princes and ministers to the Taiyun Palace, which handled state affairs, to discuss countermeasures overnight.
Although Xiao Huayong was not summoned urgently, he was also alarmed. He put on his clothes and went to bed, looking at the night sky after the rain. It seemed as if it had been washed, especially dark and clean: "No rain in Dengzhou."
"The person my father asked for help is a highly respected outsider. If he didn't know, he wouldn't speak nonsense. Since he gave the exact time, it must be that it will rain." In fact, Shen Xihe had not rested at all, waiting for the result.
She didn't want to miss this opportunity and tried to persuade Xiao Huayong.
The long eyelashes, as fine as a veil, drooped slightly, and the half-covered black pupils were less deep and more doting with a smile: "I understand."
"Um?"
Got it? What did you get? This meaningless sentence made Shen Xihe confused.
"Leave the rest to me. You don't need to worry about this matter anymore. I will definitely help you achieve your wish." Xiao Huayong held Shen Xihe's shoulder and turned to walk along the corridor.
Raindrops splashed down the eaves, and the flying water sank into the corners of his robe that were slightly lifted as he walked.
Shen Xihe slowly turned her feet, but did not chase after him. She paused for a moment, retracted her shoes that were exposed from the hem of her skirt, and hid the pearls on the raised tips of her skirt again. Her slender neck was slightly raised, shining white outside the misty rain. Her calm gaze fell on the fine rain curtain, and she did not blink for a long time. It was unknown what she was thinking.