Chapter 1694: Chapter 1694: What Must Be Done

Song Ci’s inner feelings were collapsing.

How could she warn these people and say there would be an earthquake on the ninth of September?

This is a great disaster. Obviously, such calamities are typically avoided, especially when it’s about something in the future. It’s uncertain if it will truly happen, and yet she’s causing panic—is she trying to make the prior statements about ominous signs more convincing?

But she believes the original old lady wouldn’t speak without reason. After all, it concerns her own body and the future of the Song Family. How dare she make such false claims?

Nevertheless, while she believes, how should she convey it in a way that makes people believe while also protecting herself?

This challenge was too difficult!

"Mother?"

Song Ci snapped back to reality, seeing Song Zhiyuan waving in front of her, and responded belatedly.

"Mother just said something about not going to pray for blessings?" Song Zhiyuan asked tentatively.

Song Ci feigned ignorance, saying, "Did I?"

Song Zhiyuan raised his eyebrow.

Song Ci smiled awkwardly: "I was just thinking, if the Emperor and the Crown Prince both go to pray at Tian Tan, who’s left to guard Shangjing? Surely it can’t be left empty."

After pausing, she continued: "Actually, the prayer for blessings doesn’t need to be so far away. Considering the current disasters, although the rebels have been cleared, as long as the disaster isn’t resolved, it won’t end. Who knows if a new group of rebels might arise? If they rush to Tian Tan and disturb the Emperor and the Crown Prince, what then?"

While saying this, she leaned closer and whispered, "You see, didn’t the third son suffer because of the rebels?"

Song Zhiyuan: "..."

Stop mentioning the third son suffering due to the rebels, my face is a bit flushed.

"Mother, when the Emperor and the Crown Prince travel, it’s not just one group of guards following."

Song Ci coughed: "Oh, I’m not cursing them, it’s just to be cautious."

Song Zhiyuan remained silent, glancing at Song Ci, noticing her somewhat panicked expression, his eyes momentarily flickered, he asked: "Does mother think going to Tian Tan to pray for blessings is not appropriate?"

"Certainly not appropriate, especially with the chaos outside. For prayers, I think going to the Imperial Temple on the first would be fine." Song Ci immediately replied.

Song Zhiyuan twisted the Buddha beads, smiled, and said: "Mother does make some valid points. I will suggest it to the Emperor, though it’s uncertain if he will change plans."

Though he said this, he had doubts in his heart, observing his mother’s heavy-hearted look, sensing there might be something ominous about the prayer at Tian Tan. What could it be?

As Song Zhiyuan left, the palace nanny attending nearby asked Song Ci: "Madam, the more pressing matter you spoke of earlier, is it indeed this Tian Tan prayer?"

Song Ci said sheepishly, "Was I that obvious?"

"Your anxious expression is written all over your face." The palace nanny relieved her tension for Song Ci earlier.

Song Ci smiled bitterly, remaining silent.

The palace nanny bit her lip: "What exactly is the matter, that you’re so anxious? Is there a major event to happen during this prayer trip?"

Song Ci was silent for a while and nodded.

The palace nanny’s heart thudded wildly, she said: "You mustn’t speak further."

"Palace nanny, this concerns the lives of many." Song Ci’s voice was low.

Yet the palace nanny crouched at her feet, saying: "Madam, the old servant understands. But you also need to realize, it’s said the secrets of heaven must not be revealed. If you disclose them, you save the countrymen, but who will bear the punishment for revealing such secrets, and if a backlash occurs?"

Deep down, she favored Song Ci selfishly, wanting her to safeguard herself.

Song Ci’s expression shifted several times. She hadn’t considered this perspective, but thinking of the Great Qing’s turmoil, she pressed her lips, looking at the palace nanny: "Palace nanny, you must understand too, under a toppled nest, no egg remains intact. Some matters must be addressed!"

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