The First Empress - Chapter 122

Chapter 122 Make a Fool of Oneself
Huiqi laughed out of his heart and embraced Linglong gently. He stroked the crow-green hair on Linglong’s forehead and said, “Alright, if you’re tired, you should go back early. Don’t be here anymore.” Linglong nodded. She was about to leave, but Huiqi called her back. “I know that you and the Empress have always been good friends, but you still have to speak in a measured manner. You can’t provoke the war. This is the model of the harem. Do you understand?”

Linglong didn’t understand what was going on. She just wanted to let herself understand such a simple truth. Linglong nodded her head repeatedly, “Your Majesty, don’t worry. If news of this matter were to spread in the future, it would all be on this concubine’s body.”

Linglong exited through the back corner door. On this day, he met Sha Ling again, Sha Ling still stopped Linglong from behind. Linglong had her previous experience. She slowly turned around and said, “This kind of thing is extremely unruly. This palace does not have a father of a pavilion elder. This palace just wants to be alone. Tell your family’s Empress that this palace does not want to seek help from tigers. This palace is helpless.” After saying that, Sha Ling did not look back and prepared to leave. However, Sha Ling obviously did not want Linglong to leave like this. She looked at Linglong and said, “This servant does not mean that, nor does the Empress. She is just thanking some Empress for saving her life.”

Linglong wanted to smile, I don’t know what happened to Lan Sou Yu recently, It was as if she felt that she wanted to make friends with him, but Linglong had no interest in the alliance. She had a powerful father, Yuanting Yue Zhi, who was in the Great Li Dynasty to be a Prime Minister, and she did not have such a father. If things were to be exposed, the Empress might be unlucky if she did not take down her.

Besides, Linglong did not plan to bring down the Empress. The Empress did not do anything bad to her. Linglong believed that the Empress would help her and was not willing to be hostile to the Empress. However, Lan Sou Yu wanted to completely exclude the Empress. At this moment, Lan Sou Yu wanted Ling Long to unite with him. Seeing that Ling Long’s morale could not be shaken several times, she decided to be a courteous servant.

However, Sha Ling could only touch a cold butt. Sha Ling had already thought about it.

Linglong smiled and said, “There is no saving grace. It’s just a few casual words.”

Shaling politely said a few words before returning.

Linglong returned to the Cloud Phoenix Hall. Sheng and Qin’er hurriedly poured tea for Linglong. Linglong smiled and said, “Don’t be too busy. I’m not tired.”

Qin’er suddenly asked, “I heard that Lan Sou Yu has arrived at the upper study. I wonder what is going on. Your Highness must be careful.”

Linglong naturally couldn’t say these things. She could only sigh, “This matter is very important. It’s inconvenient to say that the walls have ears. In short, Lan Sou Yu and I haven’t completely broken apart yet. I don’t know if this is fortunate or unfortunate.”

Qin’er brought a cup of hot tea over and Linglong drank it. “Go to bed early,” she said.

The next day, when the concubines of He Palace went to the Empress’ Kunde Palace to pay their respects, Linglong had already made her preparations. She arrived at the Empress’ Kun De Palace at dawn. The imperial concubines had also arrived at Kun De Palace in groups. As expected, Lan Sou Yu did not come this time, but Linglong did not guess why Lan Sou Yu did not come.

‘”Today, we have all arrived.” The Empress curled her phoenix eyes slightly. However, she suddenly realized that Lan Zhaoyuan was missing. She asked, “Is there a concubine nearer to Lan Sou Yu Palace? What’s going on? Why hasn’t Lan Zhaoyuan come?”

Madam Ningguta smiled and said, “I heard that Lan Sou Yu suffered from the cold several times because she was in the Upper Reading Room. She is not in a good mood. I wonder if this is the reason why she did not come today.”

Linglong was relieved. Looking at Ji Zhuhua, Ji Zhu Hua obviously didn’t know the reason for the blue-faced jade-faced monarch. Otherwise, he would have been angry long ago. He could have convicted Lan Sou Yu for any reason. Ji Zhu Hua’s bearing was magnificent, but he only smiled pleasantly. “If you are in a bad condition, you should be well-cultivated. I wonder what it is that requires you to face the Emperor. Could it be that you won’t see the Emperor in Changle Palace?”

At this time, Ningguta sneered, “Your Highness naturally doesn’t understand. Some concubines are here to complain. According to my humble opinion, Lan Sou Yu is probably going to the Imperial Court to complain. There is probably a reason why Your Highness was able to persevere for three to five days.”

Linglong could clearly feel the tension in the Empress’ figure. Even the line at the corner of her mouth was tense. Linglong looked at Ji Zhuhua. Ji Zhuhua’s eyes also fell over. Linglong was shocked and said, “Probably because of something, or because of the events of the previous dynasty.”

Ning Guta smiled and said, “It would be better if the previous dynasty begged for an official position for my father’s cousin than to cause trouble.”

Linglong looked at the Ningguta clan and felt that she had also thrown stones at them, so she couldn’t help but feel a little disdainful.

The imperial concubines whispered to each other for a while. Ji Zhuhua smiled and said, “She also has her reasons. If there’s nothing else, you guys should go to Changle Palace to get closer to Lan Zhaoyuan. It’s also good to learn how to consolidate your pet.”

After saying that, she glanced at Linglong and raised her voice slightly. “Wait a moment, Bu Jieyu will take the place of me to see if Lan Zhaoyuan’s illness has healed. Let me tell you that it is important for her to take good care of her body. Then why don’t you tell me about the complaint first? I will make the decision for her.”

Ning Yanliu smiled and said, “The Empress is unaware of something. Lan Zhaoyuan likes to hide things in her heart. She probably has to fight against the Third Grade. She doesn’t want to talk to the Empress.”

After saying this, Ji Zhuhua’s expression changed slightly. “Go and see Lan Zhaoyuan and learn more from her.”

Only then did Ning Yanliu realize that she had spoken wrongly and repeatedly accused him.

Linglong was uneasy. She had not heard what the concubines had said, and she was still thinking about the situation in her mind. It seemed that Ji Zhu Hua was completely unaware of the matter of the complaint, nor did he know that Lan Sou Yu had been driven out by the Emperor in a fit of rage, much less that he had spoken out righteously. Thinking of this, he felt slightly relieved.

After a while, everyone dispersed. Ji Zhuhua looked at Linglong and said, “Come to the back hall of this palace.”

Linglong was the last to leave. She couldn’t help but feel a little angry. After arriving at the back hall, Ji Zhuhua directly asked, “You are also a celebrity by the Emperor’s side. You go to the study every day. You should know what Lan Suyu is going to do these days.”

Linglong didn’t dare to tell the truth. She could only say gently, “This concubine is just sweeping away the courtyard. There are many things that you know, Your Highness. Concubines in the harem are not allowed to interfere in politics. What this concubine is most afraid of is these high hats, so she can’t avoid them.”

The Empress also understood that these words were correct. She looked at a spot in front of her that did not have a focal point and said, “You should go to Changle Palace immediately and see if it is really a depressed situation or if you are deliberately tired and unwilling to come over. We will discuss it at that time.”

Linglong nodded repeatedly. Ji Zhuhua still didn’t seem to believe Linglong. He looked at Linglong and said, “Is there really not the slightest bit of wind or grass moving? This palace has also heard that this Lan shi kneels outside the study room every day. According to the precedent, such a noodle king is not a simple matter. Probably there is something that needs to be done.”

Linglong wanted to say something, but after thinking for a while, she swallowed it. Now was not the time. It was empty talk, but it made the Emperor feel as if he was being untrustworthy. She had already promised Huiqi that she would not say anything about it, so she firmly bit down and did not relax.

Ji Zhuhua looked at Linglong and said, “Have you checked the Emperor’s mouth?”

“Your Majesty has not been to Yunluan Palace for a long time. Your concubines are incompetent and cannot comprehend the sacred intent.” Linglong lowered her eyes in disappointment. Ji Zhu Hua looked at Ling Long and smiled, “This isn’t because you’re incompetent. There are mainly some things that you have to lift up. The Emperor has the intention of the Emperor. Only by lifting up Lan Sou Yu can you lift up the entire Lan Clan. The Lan Clan isn’t just a Prime minister with monstrous power. Don’t forget that Lan Mei He’s father is still absconding.”

Linglong suddenly remembered. Only then did she nod her head. It turned out that Huiqi had used Lan Sou Yu to know that Lan Zai Fu was in contact with Lan Mei He’s father now, so that she could follow the vine and touch the entire Lan family.

Linglong smiled after thinking it over. “This concubine immediately went to Changle Palace to see if it was real or not. However, Lan Shuyu had been hostile to this concubine for a long time, so she was afraid that it would be bad for her to act as a show to this concubine.”

Ji Zhu Hua Xining smiled, “Can’t you tell if it’s true or false? You’re a smart person, and you’ll understand it at this point, won’t you?”

Linglong nodded repeatedly and said, “This concubine will get up now.”

After bidding farewell to the Empress, Linglong went straight to Changle Palace. The concubines were also chattering in Changle Palace. They shrunk their heads and wanted to see the truth. If this Heavenly Devil Star was really sick, then it would be good. Especially the new concubines were even more eager to try. When they heard that Lan Sou Yu was extremely happy, they were still angry.

Linglong only felt that these people were stupid. After a while, Linglong arrived at the second door and Shaling came over. Linglong nodded her head and said, “The Empress asked this palace to come over and take a look at your family’s Empress. I wonder if it’s convenient or not?”

When Shaling went in to report, Lan Sou Yu thought that Ling Long had finally understood. Although Yu Ji still had some gains in her heart, she said, “Let Sister Jieyu come in.”

Linglong walked to the main hall of Changle Palace with steady steps. Lan Sou Yu’s illness was real. Linglong could tell at a glance that she did not go over to support Lan Sou Yu. Instead, she took a look and prepared to leave.

Lan Sou Yu saw that Ling Long had indeed come to confirm her illness and said, “Are you just here to take a look at the truth?”

Linglong sneered, “This is not the place to go. This palace should be able to tell from afar that the Empress is really ill. Since this is the case, then the Empress can cultivate well. This palace will bid farewell.”

Lan Sou Yu did not understand the reason why Ling Long did not go to Lan Sou Yu’s side. When Ling Long heard Pei Ming Hai and Hu Zong Nan’s words, she struggled. As for their conversation, everyone understood. Lan Sou Yu knew that Ling Long was doing things for the Empress, but just smiled and it was over.

Although Linglong was far away, she could tell that Lan Sou Yu’s sick bones were separated. She could also tell that Lan Sou Yu’s smile was forced. Not only did it look like she was suffering from a cold wind, she could faintly smell the refreshing fragrance of Chinese herbs.