The Empress' Livestream - Chapter 468
Chapter 468: An Evil Child Descends from the Heavens, Wars Break Out (III)
From another location, the Emperor also received a strange letter.
It would be better if he didn’t read it. Once he opened it, the contents of the letter aroused his raging anger, which burnt unceasingly. Under his exploding rage, he smashed anything he could get his hands on.
[Liu She’s illegitimate daughter is Wang Huiyun and Prince Changshou’s daughter.]
A sense of being fooled built up in frustration and stabbed his heart, “No wonder – no wonder —”
His anger was kindled, and with a swishing sound he unsheathed his sword and rushed in a rage to Huijun’s chambers.
He could accept that woman bearing anyone’s child, except he could not relish the thought of her having had sexual affairs with his brother.
To think he even felt somewhat guilty, all those years he gave Prince Changshou freedom to amass his power. It never crossed his mind this was a preemptive move.
This adulterous pair collaborated and even bore a bastard child, Liu Huan.
The palace servants saw the Emperor holding a sword and rushing madly to Huijun’s palace. They rejoiced in his misery.
The ladies in the inner court who got wind of the news secretly speculated, could it be that Huijun had an affair and it’s been discovered by the Emperor?
“Seeing that she is such a vile and seductive fox, it is expected since she cannot bear the loneliness to succumb to having an affair.”
“When the Emperor completely despises her, I will be interested to see how proud she can be! Hmph!”
Based on the Emperor’s demeanor, he appeared to want to murder someone… Hopefully, she dies in one piece…”
Numerous different rumours and wild guesses spread from peoples’ mouths.
A pity that what in fact happened was vastly different from what their minds imagined.
Huijun wasn’t hacked to death by the Emperor’s sword. Instead she protected Liu Huan, who was terrified by the Emperor’s raging fury. She held the Emperor back, who flared in anger, “Emperor, Emperor… what are you doing, is it necessary for your reputation to be ruined by killing your daughter-in-law?”
Seeing Huijun’s face, the Emperor’s heart ached for her kindness, yet he was infuriated by Liu Huan’s existence, “Jun Er, please move aside.”
Why would Huijun be willing to?
Liu Huan’s child was yet to be born. If she were to die then, what would become of the exciting show ahead?
The doctor who took Liu Huan’s pulse was working for Huijun, and none was more aware of the situation concerning Liu Huan’s child.
While both were arguing, Liu Huan who was in shock and had turned deathly white, held her womb and moaned continuously.
Huijun’s heart was delighted, yet she cried sorrowfully, “Despite the Fourth Princess Consort being doomed to die, the child in her womb is innocent. That is your grandchild. Emperor, I also once had the opportunity to be a mother… On my account, please forgive her once…”
Since Huijun begged for mercy, the infuriated Emperor could only hatefully swallow his anger. He summoned for men to escort Liu Huan to a secluded palace to deliver her child.
Huijun sighed in relief, and she hurriedly rushed forward and held Liu Huan’s hands, then whispered in her ear.
“If you wish to live, you must deliver this child. This is your last chance to make a comeback.”
Her eyes flashed with disbelief, she refused to believe than Huijun would truly help her.
Their eyes met, and Liu Huan’s womb had a sudden surge of pain. It gave her no energy to consider other thoughts.
Basins after basins of bloody water were brought out of the secluded palace. The Emperor’s expression darkened, and Huijun discreetly prepared for the upcoming show.
Perhaps Liu Huan’s body constitution was optimal, or the pill to aid in pregnancy was efficacious, but the delivery process seemed arduous. However, after two hours, cries that were loud and clear were heard from the secluded palace.
Just as the Emperor rested his senses, from that place, horrifying screams from the palace maids and midwife were heard. Critically, there drifted sounds of something being thrown to the ground. The Emperor knitted his brows, he wondered what was happening within. Why was there such a huge commotion there?
Huijun held the handkerchief over her mouth, as if worried for Liu Huan. In fact, she was rejoicing in the other woman’s tribulation.
She wore a concerned expression, appeared frightened, and held the Emperor’s hand tightly.
Presently, the Emperor’s rage had subsided, and he gently comforted her, “Don’t be afraid.”
“A devil..”
“There’s a devil…”
Shortly after, the midwife cautiously carried a swaddled baby out. Her face was pale, her cheeks entirely drained of blood.
“What devil?” Huijun didn’t wait for the Emperor to ask, and reprimanded the midwife herself. “How dare you speak insolently in front of the Emperor?”
Trembling, the midwife’s hands shook uncontrollably.
Huijun stepped forward, and with her usual expression she spoke with authority, “Let me have a look at the Emperor’s youngest grandchild…”
She briefly unveiled the swaddle, and immediately Huijun’s body stiffened, and she lost all traces of life from her face.
There were endless screams and shouts of “devil” coming from the secluded palace, and the people outside were curious and worried.
Even though she was brave, looking upon this devil-like child, she was horrified.
Observing her reaction, the Emperor stepped forward saying, “Let me have a look.”
Screaming in shock, the midwife passed the child to another, at this everyone clearly witnessed the weird characteristics of the child.
Two heads were stuck together, and one child had no upper lips, while the other’s face was devoid of a nose.
Obviously, they were two children, yet they only had one body. Also, their body had four pairs of legs and arms, their eight legs curled up in their swaddling clothes… those who set eyes on them were in a daze and their cold sweat flowed freely.
All stared till they were dismayed, their entire beings frozen in place.
How could this be a baby? It was obviously some weird creature.
The others were deeply afraid, but the Emperor reacted directly to the situation. His expression was unwaveringly sinister, and panting heavily, with one swoop he took hold of the swaddle. Before the rest could respond, he cruelly threw the sleeping child to the floor and made a disgruntled sound.
Those two deformed babies didn’t even get to cry in distress, the ground already flowed with fresh blood.
Huijun’s face turned deathly white, her eyelids were shut, and she fell to the ground paralysed.
The Emperor was gravely concerned about Huijun, he hurriedly spat the words, “clean up the devil-like child” and carried her away.
After he left, there was nobody to hold the fort. Moreover, none could keep those who had inside information silent.
It was a known fact that in that place full of eyes and ears, the palace where no secrets existed, news of the Fourth Princess Consort who delivered a devil-like child spread like wildfire. If someone had an intention to manipulate, it could even spread beyond the palace walls.
An Yina, the Second Princess Consort was also terribly afraid. Yet an ill-intentioned smile quickly appeared on her face.
When Huijun who had fainted from shock regained consciousness, this shocking revelation had already spread throughout the streets and among small allies. The people’s hearts were deeply unsettled.
An evil child descends from the heavens, wars will break out!
This was a sign given by the heavens, the Emperor had lost his virtue and so the imperial family delivered a devil.
After the Emperor collected his thoughts, it was clear that the news could not be covered up; moreover, it spread more aggressively. The rumors became so distorted that hearing it was unbearable. Under such circumstances, those who leaned on surrendering to Prince Changshou increased in numbers. The Emperor’s temperament became angrier as the days passed.
Fortunately, there were many hostages in his hands, so most of the scholarly families didn’t dare to rebel. Thus, the situation in the capital city remained stable, at least temporarily.
When he had some spare time, those who possibly spread the rumours would be in dire straits. They’d either be assassinated or imprisoned; even the Second Princess Consort would not be spared. She was ordered to be grounded at home and to reflect on scriptures; she was forbidden to leave her manor unless given direct orders.
As for Liu Huan who delivered the evil child, she bled profusely after giving birth and was forcefully murdered. Moreover, the Emperor also ordered for the Fourth Princess Consort, Liu Huan’s corpse to be placed in a coffin and sent to Prince Changshou.
