Unlike the middle-aged people nowadays who like to grow beards, he has a fair face and no beard. The traces of time left on his face have only transformed him from the handsomeness of youth into a mature character. His wide robes and big sleeves give him a Taoist sense of birth.
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When he first saw Ming Lanruo, his face turned cold: "Why are you here? Who let you in?"
Ming Lanruo took a step forward: "Father..."
"Who is your father? My father-in-law has severed ties with you and kicked her out!" Duke Ming's eyes were cold.
The attendants around Duke Ming all looked at each other in confusion. Although the eldest lady of the Ming family had brought disgrace to the Duke's palace.
But she was also the Queen Mother's benefactor, so they dared to do whatever they wanted.
"Why, this is my own Duke's mansion, and I can't even command anyone anymore?!" Duke Ming was extremely angry, and said sternly as he waved his sleeves.
Ming Lanruo couldn't help but feel sour eyes. In her previous life, before she died, her father and daughter were already in the same situation.
She was a member of the King of Qin, but her father supported the Crown Prince and repeatedly accused her of being unfilial and unjust and wanted to beat her to death.
But when she and her child were tied up by the prince and put in a cell, they were going to hang them in front of the city gate the next day to threaten the King of Qin who forced him into the palace.
It was this old father, who had long since severed the relationship between father and daughter and even had a broken leg, who tried to bring people to rescue her and her grandson, but was eventually killed tragically by the crown prince's entourage.
Ming Lanruo took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "My lord, I am not here to ask you to recognize me. I have something important to tell you. Even if you don't want to see me anymore, you should consider it for the sake of the whole family!"
Duke Ming Guo looked at her indifferently: "I don't want to hear anything you say, get out!"
It was his confidant Tu Lao who stroked his white beard and advised in a low voice: "Ming... Princess Miao has been very close to Dongchang recently. Why don't you listen to what she has to say."
The Duke of Ming Dynasty was stunned. He didn't like those people in Dongchang who only knew about spying and torture and specialized in shady things.
But he also knew that he couldn't offend those dark villains easily, so he finally turned around and entered the study with a cold face without saying a word.
Tu Lao glanced at Ming Lanruo: "Princess Mourning, please."
"Thank you, Mr. Tu." Ming Lanruo thanked him gratefully and immediately followed him into the room.
Ming Guogong's study was still as simple and elegant as she remembered. She often played here when she was a child and climbed onto her father's lap.
Her father, who was always serious, would hold her little hand and patiently draw various small animals.
Ming Lanruo was thinking a lot, looking at her father's back with sadness in her heart.
"Alright, just say what Princess Mourning wants to say." Duke Ming Guo stood with his hands behind his back, not even looking at her.
Ming Lanruo calmed down her thoughts and whispered: "I heard that the Duke will go to the Northeast to relieve the snow disaster after his fifteenth birthday."
"The imperial edict will not be issued until the next year. How do you know? The eunuch in Dongchang told you?" Ming Guogong sneered.
Ming Lanruo paused for a moment. Although her father hated Dongchang, at this time, Cang Qiao's name was more convincing than her own words.
She considered it carefully and said: "That's right. Dongchang is investigating the matter and suspects that this disaster relief incident is a conspiracy!"
"Conspiracy?" Ming Guogong and Tu Lao looked at each other.
Ming Lanruo knew that they were willing to listen, and she immediately said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is now on the same level as the King of Qin who has the support of the vassal king. You should know that."
"Everyone knows something, what are you talking about?" Ming Guogong said coldly.
Ming Lanruo didn't take it seriously and continued to say seriously: "My lord, you are the leader of the Qingliu civil servant faction in the court. You have great prestige. The prince needs your power."
Her words made Ming Guogong willing to face her seriously.
Ming Lanruo continued to analyze in a deep voice: "But you are still in your prime and never take sides. He can't wait any longer. This disaster relief is his conspiracy. As long as something happens to you during the disaster relief and you become physically disabled..."
"He is my son-in-law, and I have no children, only two daughters. After becoming disabled, I will have no choice but to fully support him?" Ming Guogong raised his eyebrows.
Ming Lanruo felt relieved when she saw what he said immediately: "That's right. It's good that the Duke of the country knows about it. You must not go for this disaster relief."
