The First Empress - Chapter 123

Chapter 123 Scold Him for Being Wrong
“You really don’t treat me like a venomous snake or a ferocious beast, and you shouldn’t treat me like a dragon, a tiger’s den. Perhaps I and Your Highness will be good allies from now on. A gentleman won’t stand under the wall. Don’t you understand, sister Jieyu? Cough cough cough cough cough cough.” Lan Shuyu’s heart surged, and she could not help but cough again and again after finishing this sentence.

Linglong knew the situation clearly and understood the formation. She gritted her teeth and said, “That’s just your one-sided view. When it comes to the dangerous wall, everyone knows that only the Empress can enjoy the cool under the tree.” Linglong stretched out her hand and waved the seemingly indistinct fragrance, but the dust-like smell that filled the air still rushed into her nose one after another.

Could it be that Lan Sou Yu really couldn’t detect such a heavy smell?

However, these were all the ingenious thoughts of the Emperor and the Empress. Thinking of the jade Ruyi that Pei Minghai held a few days ago, Linglong couldn’t help but feel a little afraid. Before she could finish speaking, she hurriedly bid farewell.

After leaving Changle Palace, it was as if the fragrance on her nose was still lingering. Linglong took three steps and walked to Juxin Garden. This place was filled with marigold flowers. Although it was already past autumn and September 8, it was still the season with golden armor all over the city. The cold fragrance of chrysanthemums made Linglong feel much better.

“Your Highness, are you going to Kunde Palace?” Qin’er asked worriedly when she saw Linglong’s unhappy expression.

Linglong stroked a strand of hair from the crow beside her ear and raised her beautiful face. “Go, these things are inevitable.”

Qin’er attentively waited on Ling Long. The two of them arrived at Kun De Palace one after the other. Empress Ji Zhuhua was waiting for an answer. After kneeling down, Ling Long said, “Indeed, she is sick. Probably because of the chill she has felt in the past few days. Even if she knelt in the tuyere for a while every day, she might not be able to withstand it.”

Hearing this, Ji Zhuhua’s expression stirred. Linglong could see Ji Zhuhua slowly clenching his fists. “Your Highness, do you want to see the imperial physician?” Linglong is a smart person, After saying this, Ji Zhuhua’s expression changed a lot. ‘”Find Pei Minghai to take a good look at her body. Go arrange it. Make sure that Lan Zhaoyuan understands what I mean. I’m not a chicken with a mouse belly. I’m a benevolent person. No matter what Mian Jun wants to do, I will secretly support her,” she whispered.

Linglong nodded her head repeatedly. “I know what to do now. Just rest assured, Your Highness.”

The bead hairpin above Ji Zhuhua’s head shook slightly as he looked at Linglong and said, “What else did she say to you?”

Linglong frowned. Should she say that? Ji Zhuhua was staring at her urgently. Linglong could feel the anxiety and insight behind her burning eyes. She was afraid that even if she didn’t say anything, some of her words would spread far and wide. Rather than being misunderstood by the Empress at that time, it would be better to say it earlier now.

‘”This concubine pleaded with the Empress to atone for her sins. In fact, Lan Zhaoyuan had already hinted that this concubine had allied with her on several occasions. The reason why this concubine did not tell the Empress in general was because she was afraid that the Empress would be worried. Her father had taught this concubine from a young age not to stand under a dangerous wall.” After Linglong finished speaking politely, she raised her eyes to observe Ji Zhuhua’s expression. The expression on her face softened a lot, and her gaze just so happened to be filled with admiration.

“This palace knows this. The reason why this palace intends to support and lure you is precisely this starting point.” Ji Zhuhua smiled.

Linglong knew that there was no need for Ji Zhuhua to stay behind, so she respectfully knelt down and returned to Yunluan Palace.

Strange things happen year after year, but this year there are more.

Linglong arranged for Pei Minghai to go to Changle Palace to see a doctor. After Pei Minghai finished reading it, he replied, “The prescription she is taking is still a Jianghu prescription. The doctor outside the palace took the prescription. Now, Lan Zhaoyuan has actually indulged herself to such an unprecedented degree.” Hearing Pei Minghai’s words, Linglong hurriedly gave him a golden ingot.

“Imperial Physician Pei, if you have something to say, you can say it clearly. This palace also needs to make preparations.” Naturally, Linglong was a bit confident when she gave away the ingot.

Pei Minghai nodded slightly. He leaned closer to Linglong and said something. Linglong’s expression changed slightly. Immediately after, she blinked in disbelief and asked, “Has the Emperor agreed?”

After Pei Minghai broke through the mysteries of the heavens, he said endlessly, “This lowly official is listening. Perhaps the Emperor has already agreed to play. He used to be a doctor, but now he is only a sickly person.”

Linglong smiled bitterly and said, “This Lan Zhaoyuan’s fate is very good. She has never been a pioneer before. I have no choice but to admire Madam Lan.”

Pei Minghai was still worried and looked around. Linglong looked at Pei Minghai and said, “This palace is made of iron. There are no people who are quarreling with each other. Just say what you want. There’s no need to look around.” Pei Minghai finally calmed down a lot and said, “Probably Prime Minister Lan will enter the palace tomorrow.”

Linglong nodded and looked at Pei Minghai, “You’ve done me a favor.”

Pei Minghai knew that Linglong had always been extravagant, but he only chuckled. Linglong sent Pei Minghai away and walked alone.

Obviously, Lan Sou Yu was not trying to deal with him this time, but Ling Long’s attitude might anger Lan Sou Yu. If Lan Sou Yu tried to do something to her father, no matter how long-sleeved she was, she would be unable to dance. Thinking of this, Ling Long was always worried and upset.

However, Linglong also understood that her father was not a person who chased after the false reputation and petty profit of the spiral horn. It was very difficult for him to be caught. As long as he was not tricked by her father, then his father would be very honorable.

Linglong sat in front of the red sandalwood dressing table and looked at herself in the mirror. She sighed slightly.

Hearing Linglong sigh, Qin’er hurriedly came over to comfort her. Linglong held onto a comb of Tan Carpenter and combed her slightly messy temples from top to bottom. It’s really a big dream. How many times has life cooled down?

At this moment, the little inspector came over and reported that the Emperor had flipped through the green-haired card today.

Linglong didn’t have the mood to think about this. She hurriedly went to bathe and change her clothes. The Emperor had just finished and had already entered the inner hall with ease.

Yun Jingsheng was cold. He stepped on the full moon’s starlight and entered Yunluan Palace. The two of them sat opposite each other. Linglong bowed slightly and was pulled up by Huiqi.

Linglong wanted to use the topic to inadvertently ask Lan Zaifu about entering the palace, but she didn’t expect that Hui Qi’s words would be such a question, which could be considered as giving Linglong some peace of mind.

“I know what you want to ask. I naturally have my reasons for letting Prime Minister Lan enter the palace. On the one hand, I can show my diligence and love for the people. On the other hand, I will naturally take a look at Prime Minister Lan.” Huiqi gritted his teeth and looked at Linglong. Linglong frowned slightly. Obviously, she knew the stakes of this matter. It was already a bit more serious than she had imagined.

“This concubine knows.” Linglong held Huiqi’s hand peacefully. “Your Majesty, all the arrangements have your Majesty’s intentions.”

Huiqi smiled, “I knew what you meant. It would be best if you understood.”

The two of them said a few boring words and soon went to bed.

The next day, Linglong woke up early. After dressing up, she saw that it was time to go to school for the Emperor’s son. Linglong arrived at the cabinet.

Hui Qi was reading the piles of memorials that were piled up like mountains. Linglong pushed the pile of memorials that were about to fall into place neatly. She helped Hui Qi grind them while smiling at Hui Qi. The tranquility in the room seemed deep and spacious. Hui Qi was tired of reading the memorials and took a look at Linglong. Hui Qi was happy with this beauty. At the very least, she could share some of her anxiety.

There was more autumn rain. After the thunder outside, it was already raining heavily. Linglong’s hand paused slightly and listened to the sound of fresh rain dripping on the bamboo leaves. Huiqi reached out and held Linglong’s hand. He smiled and said, “Don’t hear the sound of leaves piercing through the forest.”

Linglong put away the ink ingots and took off her handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Huiqi’s forehead. She said, “Your Majesty is still tired. Let’s take a rest.”

Hui Qi smiled and closed the memorial in his hand. He quietly looked at Ling Long and said, “I am very relieved to have you, Hong Xiu, adding incense to my fragrance. There are not many women in the Dali Dynasty who can go to the study room. You can be said to be my minister of humerus.”

Linglong put away her handkerchief in embarrassment and smiled, “Your concubine is now in a high position. It’s also your fault that I can’t help the emperor.”

Huiqi smiled as he prepared to say something. Eunuch Lu suddenly walked over with a serious expression and said something in Huiqi’s ear. Huiqi replied indifferently, “Just let Elder Lan in.”

Eunuch Lu threw Fuchen outside. Not long after, Lan Zhenglin steadily walked into the study. Hui Qi and Ling Long stared at Lan Zhenglin at the same time. Ling Long only felt that Lan Zaifu in front of her was not as fat as she imagined. He looked like he had a big belly, and he had the courage and grandeur to support a boat in the stomach of the Prime Minister. Even the sound of footsteps could be heard.

Linglong looked at Lan Zhenglin’s face again. There was a kind smile on her face. Her face was round, and her eyebrows were slightly brimming with heroic energy. Perhaps it was this kind of heroic energy that made Huiqi a little worried about Lan Zhenglin.

“Zaifu Lan didn’t send a message in advance. I’ve neglected him.” As he spoke, Hui Qi walked to Lan Zhenglin’s side. Ever since the cabinet set up the position of prime minister, the emperor had treated the position of prime minister as both a teacher and a friend. Sometimes, he was a good teacher and sometimes a minister of the humerus. In short, the emperor had to respect the prime minister. This was exactly the same in all dynasties.

“Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! I, Lan Zhenglin, kowtow to Your Majesty!” Lan Zhenglin looked at Hui Qi with a pleasant gaze.

“Why do you bother with this ceremony, assistant minister? Stand up.” Hui Qi used all of his strength to lift Lan Zhenglin up. Lan Zhenglin wasn’t afraid of Hui Qi’s gaze, so he pondered for a moment before saying, “Your Majesty is busy with politics. You must pay attention to your health.”

Hui Qi’s heart was filled with warmth. He didn’t expect this person to be so respectful. He didn’t say anything and started to ask about warmth.

“Rest assured, my Dragon Physique is very healthy, but I’m here to help you. I need to take good care of you.” Although Hui Qi was certain, However, Linglong could hear the disdain and accusation in Hui Qi’s words. She continued to look at Lan Zhenglin. His body had grown slightly fat, and it was obvious that he was already past his prime. However, his face looked like jade. When it came to maintenance, Linglong could only bitterly smile. Perhaps the consumption of food and clothing for this Lan Zaifu at home had exceeded that of an ordinary concubine.