The First Empress - Chapter 142
Chapter 142 Issuing Official Silver-2
Huiqi suddenly turned around and said, “I have other matters to attend to today, so I won’t stay here anymore. You can do as you please.” Linglong saw Huiqi slowly turn around, almost elegantly drawn. Linglong hurriedly dodged to avoid colliding head-on with Huiqi. Fortunately, Linglong had already dodged behind a thick pillar, so much so that Huiqi did not see Linglong coming out of the main door.
Linglong waited until Hui Qi gradually walked away before walking out from behind the pillar and looking at his back.
A brilliant and beautiful aura emanated from behind Huiqi, He had a sense of imperial oppression, Everything Huiqi said was loud and clear, Linglong did not blame Huiqi, Actually, Linglong had thought of all these things, but she was afraid of encountering danger. After all, she was a woman. A woman was originally not as grand and calm as a man. Linglong wrapped her hands around her brocade handkerchief and looked at Pei Lan, saying, “Go inside and spread the news. Don’t let Your Highness know. I heard their conversation just now, but I’m just going.”
Pei Lan went. Not long after, Linglong arrived at the inner hall.
The Empress was in a dilemma. She didn’t know where to start. After all, it was the first time that a concubine had been sent out to distribute official silver. Although it was said that the Imperial Destiny could not be violated, it was just a single sentence. Ji Zhuhua could not say anything, but she was also said that the Imperial Destiny could not be violated.
Linglong smiled and said, “This is the total number of silver taels counted yesterday. There are about seven million taels. Your Highness will take a look.” Ji Zhuhua quickly took the list and smiled. “This is more or less enough. After all, it’s from the harem.”
Linglong nodded and smiled, “It’s all the harem women’s heads and clothes. Your Highness, when will these silver be handed over to the victims? It’s already as dangerous as dawn outside now. You can’t delay any longer, so as not to cause any changes later.” “Your Highness, you must know that the victims are now so hungry that it is hard to guarantee that they will not do something to unveil the uprising.”
Ji Zhuhua did not laugh, but Ji Zhuhua’s clear eyes had a smile of admiration as she looked at Linglong. Linglong narrowed her eyes and looked at Ji Zhuhua.
“You are a smart person. This palace only wants to tell you that the best person for this palace and the Emperor is you. It is still the safest thing for you to do. The women in the harem are useless. You know better than this palace.” After Ji Zhuhua finished speaking, he looked at Linglong and said, “I just don’t know if you agree or not. You don’t have to worry about that. At that time, I will arrange for the Shadow Guards to protect you at all times. It’s just a formality. Originally, I wanted to personally leave the palace, but the Emperor said that I am the Six Palaces Master and must stay.”
Linglong glanced at the Empress. Ji Zhuhua’s skin was like the snow lotus of the Kunlun Mountains, It was so sparkling and translucent, but there was a slight suspicious red tide on her cheeks. Perhaps Ji Zhuhua had thought that Linglong would reject it, but contrary to Ji Zhuhua’s expectations, Linglong nodded her head and said, “When did Your Majesty ask me to leave? Your Majesty just said that I would need a few capable men to follow me like the Emperor.”
Linglong had already thought of this day. Commander Jiang of the Royal Guards, As well as the Dragon Taboo Lieutenant, the two of them were close to each other. If Linglong didn’t fear that her safety would be threatened in the chaos, and Linglong wanted someone to help her, then this person didn’t know if he could or couldn’t ask for help. However, the Emperor’s golden words made it impossible for this person to refuse.
When Ji Zhuhua heard this, he sighed slightly, “It’s time for you to be wronged this time. You must protect your own safety outside. Sister Jieyu, you are not bad in front of this palace. You understand that this palace has nurtured you for so long. This palace will not conceal anything for you. This palace wants you and this palace to become the masters of the Red Palace.” At this point, Ji Zhuhua’s expression changed slightly, and tears began to fall.
Yeah, Ji Zhuhua couldn’t bear to see the person he had personally raised go out to take risks. After all, Linglong was a chess piece used to contend against Lan Shuyu and many concubines. Where would such a person go to find a second one?
Linglong only smiled slightly and held Ji Zhuhua’s hand, saying, “It’s good that Your Highness can rest assured. The fate between Your Highness and Your Highness is still early. It won’t affect Your Highness’ safety just because of these things. Your Highness can rest assured.” Her exquisite eyes were as exquisite as the water of a sacred lake at the summit of the Heavenly Mountain. Ji Zhuhua could only say, “Just as you said, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. It would be best if we go outside the palace tomorrow. The victims outside are like wolves and tigers. My brother came over to tell me that there are already starving people everywhere outside the palace. Who knows that there are also distant relatives of the palace inside?”
As Ji Zhuhua spoke, he wiped the corners of his eyes with his Xuanwen Cloud Sleeve.
Linglong lowered her eyes and smiled, “Linglong also knows that since it is better to be early than late, then Linglong feels that it is better to leave the palace today. Guan Yin is only six million taels, so she is not afraid.”
Ji Zhuhua seemed to be immersed in the sad world he had created. After hearing Linglong’s agreement, he raised his eyes slightly and said, “Since that’s the case, I will arrange for you. Just take the gold and silver outside.”
“This palace will let the Maid Han generals exchange all their silver for white silver and copper coins. You can give them out when the time comes.” Ji Zhuhua was worried that Linglong would never return. He said, “As long as you can come back, I will definitely continue to help you. This time, you must protect your own safety. Think twice before you act. I will arrange for the Shadow Guards to protect you without leaving a single step.”
The Empress pointed at the shadows behind her with her slender and graceful fingers. A few embroidered guards had already walked over. “Follow Bu Jieyu. Don’t lose her. You won’t need to come back if something happens to Bu Jieyu, understand?”
As he spoke, he pointed at another place like a flowing cloud. There was clearly no one here, but someone flew out and stood beside Linglong. Ji Zhuhua smiled slightly and said, “When the time comes, you will follow Bu Jieyu. No matter what Bu Jieyu says outside, you must obey. Even if Bu Jieyu says kill, you can’t shake your head. Understood?” Ji Zhuhua’s fingers pointed like he was playing with a zither string.
Linglong looked at Ji Zhuhua gratefully. No matter what, it seemed that the Empress wanted her to return safely. This thought was not fake.
Linglong waved her long eyelashes and looked at Ji Zhuhua. “Enough, this concubine knows that the Empress is the most capable. This concubine will definitely live up to her love and will definitely return safely.”
“Although this palace has only given you two people, when the time comes, these two people can be used as thousands of troops. Don’t worry, they will definitely protect your safety.” Ji Zhu Hua said conceitedly. Linglong naturally understood Yu Lin Lang’s strength, and she also understood Yu Lin Lang’s strength in Kun De Palace.
Linglong looked at the two Yulin Langs and didn’t feel their breathing tighten. They were like a good sculpture. When they didn’t say anything, they felt a little cold. Facing Linglong’s face, they seemed as if they didn’t see it. They just raised their heads and didn’t know where to look.
Linglong had already promised to leave the city today, However, there was no one like the emperor who should accompany him. He couldn’t help but feel a little anxious. He hurriedly bid farewell here and went to the front. “Your Highness, this concubine also needs two people beside the emperor. We will go to the emperor’s side now. If everything is ready, this concubine only needs a carriage that can reload supplies and a place where we can distribute official silver.”
Ji Zhuhua nodded his head repeatedly, “It’s good that you go. This palace will arrange everything for you seamlessly. Don’t worry.”
An expression of gratitude flashed in Linglong’s eyes. “I’ll be right back.”
Without daring to delay, Linglong immediately went to the Qianhe Palace. Fortunately, the Emperor lived in seclusion and did not go anywhere else. Linglong straightforwardly said that she wanted to go outside the palace today. Huiqi knew that the Empress had already told Linglong about leaving the palace. She hurriedly said, “Are you here to ask for someone?”
Linglong raised her head slightly and smiled calmly. “Can the Emperor give me three concubines?” She said.
The corner of Huiqi’s mouth curved into a smile as he looked at Linglong and said, “not to mention three, “Even if there are thirty of them, I still have nothing to say. I didn’t expect you to remain calm. However, the outside of the palace is more dangerous and complicated. Furthermore, the victims are like wolves and tigers. You know what you should do and what you shouldn’t do. I won’t waste any words here. Tell me which three people you want.”
Linglong waved her robe and sleeves. Her movements were natural and unrestrained. “First, I want the Dragon Taboo Commandant, second, Commander Jiang. Third, I don’t know if the Emperor will give it to me. However, if I don’t give it to you, then I will be like a tiger adding wings to my wings. Your Majesty …”
Huiqi gracefully turned around and looked at Linglong.
Linglong looked at Huiqi with her ink-like eyes and said, ‘”The third person I want is a Muk from the Emperor. This person is like a wild and idle crane. However, I feel that this person’s thoughts are very impressive. When the time comes, I can rely on this person to escape. Your Majesty, don’t you know that the Emperor is willing to let Mu Qianzhi follow me out of the palace?”
When Huiqi heard Linglong’s words, he looked towards Linglong. His figure was as distant as a mountain. “I promise you, Mu Qianzhi can accompany you and protect your safety. However, Commander Jiang did not do a good job. Last time, you helped Commander Jiang say a few words to save his life. I didn’t pursue the theft case. Now, do you want to use Commander Jiang again?”
Linglong smiled and said, “Your Majesty knows how to bribe people, so I naturally know how to bribe people. I should give Commander Jiang a chance. Besides, no one can investigate the theft case last time. Your Majesty, Commander Jiang’s concubines are still optimistic.”
Hui Qi couldn’t help but feel a little delighted when he thought of the frightening figure in purple and the handsome fellow. He could tell that this person liked him. Only someone who truly liked you would return to protect him at a dangerous moment. Linglong was certain of this, so she wanted Mu Qianzhi to accompany him.
However, Hui Qi’s pair of eyes shot straight at Ling Long like a cold star and asked, “When did you know about Mu Qianzhi? Why did you never mention it?”
Linglong looked at Hui Qi’s curved eyebrows and said, “Your Majesty has forgotten many things. Mu Qianzhi was the emperor who told me. How could I forget that Mu Qianzhi is Imperial Concubine De’s younger brother? He must be very good at taking care of my safety. Does the emperor feel that something is wrong?”
Hui Qi is so broad-minded that he naturally wouldn’t think of these things. He nodded and said, “It’s good that you go yourself. At that time, I will personally send you away.”
Linglong nodded.