The First Empress - Chapter 153

Chapter 153 Noodles Do Not Fit the Heart
The weather was cold for a day, and the dormant insects covered Zang, and the vegetation scattered.

Linglong originally planned to go to the Empress’ palace to pay her respects, but she was really tired and exhausted, so she decided to leave the matter of paying respects to the next day, because Linglong knew that tonight would be very lively, and the concubines in the Imperial Palace liked to join in the fun the most.

Especially her triumphant return.

However, Linglong did not expect that today was too lively.

In the Golden Hall, the candle-shadow twin dragons

Seeing that the concubines had almost arrived, Linglong whispered something in Qin’er’s ear. Qin’er nodded her head.

Chen Chongyi smiled and said, “I heard that you were in danger outside, but I don’t know the details. It was you who came back victoriously after your misfortune, Cheng Xiang. We are all very happy.” As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and grasped it softly.

Feeling Chen Chongyi’s sincerity, the tears in Chen Chongyi’s eyes flowed wantonly and excitedly, almost blurring her line of sight. Of course, Linglong knew what Chen Chongyi was thinking. She seemed to be at the top of her game at the moment, but only Chen Chongyi and herself knew of the situation. Not only were they facing enemies on both sides, they were already at the end of their rope. It was impossible not to move forward.

“That’s right. I don’t know why Your Highness is so calm. If we were sisters, I’m afraid it would have been useless long ago.” Imperial Concubine Shun lifted her lips and said with a smile, “You don’t know anything. Not only did the Emperor order Imperial Guard Long to protect me, he also asked Concubine Mude’s younger brother to personally escort me. Perhaps this time, it wasn’t because I was lucky, but because the bandit leaders weren’t lucky enough to meet so many experts.”

Chen Chongyi’s heart was beating like a little deer in the mountains. Linglong was unflattered. She had already cultivated a calm feeling, but everyone who heard her was frightened. After a long time, Linglong had already told them all about the dangerous encounters. Everyone still did not come back to their senses as if they had listened to the commentary.

Linglong clapped her hands and said, “We’re done here. Isn’t there any meaning in that?”

“In that case,” Chen Chongyi frowned slightly. “Thanks to Concubine Mude’s younger brother, I have long heard that Mu Qianzhi is an all-round genius of cultural relics. I never thought that he would be able to protect my younger sister from danger.”

Linglong smiled and said, “Men are probably the ones who bear the brunt of this. We women only have the right to surrender. Fortunately, I’m not afraid. Anyway, it’s just a life. It’s just hateful. Even someone wants to interfere in this kind of thing. Isn’t it a bit too annoying?” The imperial concubines had all heard about the issue of official silver and knew the details. Naturally, they were so angry that their eyebrows furrowed as they gnashed their teeth.

“Left is just those who want money–” Shun Fei tapped on the table bitterly and said, “There has been a saying since ancient times that” officials are rich and the people are poor, there must be a man-made disaster. “This is more or less the same.”

Linglong originally wanted to defend herself, but she couldn’t say it out loud. She could only nod her head slightly. Everyone was chatting and laughing in the inner hall. After a while, Qin’er came over and whispered in Linglong’s ear, “Coming.”

Linglong’s expression turned slightly pale as she looked at the concubines and said, “Thank you for the gold, silver, and jewelry you sent over today. It’s probably already been looted clean. This palace will definitely send these golden beads and precious jades outside. You can rest assured.”

“Does Your Highness still want to risk her life?” Someone asked. Linglong bitterly smiled and said, “Probably still going. This matter is of great benefit to the present generation. No one is willing to go. Only this palace will bear the brunt.”

While everyone was chatting and laughing, Concubine Mude had already arrived in Yunluan Palace. Linglong stared at Concubine De with her eyes. When Concubine De walked in, Linglong jumped up and bowed. “This concubine greets Concubine De.”

Imperial Concubine De smiled like a kind-eyed Guan Yin and said, “It’s good to return safely. All the official silver collected has been distributed. This is a very good merit and charity.”

“Your Highness is overpraised. It’s just a simple matter of raising your hand.” Linglong smiled humbly, while Concubine De smiled sweetly. “You deserve this kind of merit more than building the Buddha Pagoda.” After saying that, the little girl reached out and sent over a copy of the Diamond Sutra in Sanskrit. She said, “This palace has run out. This is a Sutra that this palace has been studying for a long time. Take it to the Internal Affairs Office and exchange it for silver. At that time, this palace will also be a merit.” Linglong smiled and took the Diamond Sutra over.

Imperial Concubine De suddenly asked, “Do you understand that all living beings are not prime ministers?” After thinking for a while, Linglong nodded and said, “This concubine understands that everyone is not as peaceful as they seem. Thank you for your reminder.”

“Have you considered what I said last time?” Imperial Concubine De suddenly said this in front of everyone. Linglong thought hard. Recently, she had been busy with the issuance of official silver. She had long forgotten what Imperial Concubine De said. Suddenly, she remembered it and her heart beat like a drum. “I haven’t thought about the joints yet. When I think about it, I will naturally reply to Imperial Concubine. Imperial Concubine can rest assured.”

Last time?

It was just that Concubine De wanted Linglong to submit to her. However, Linglong did not like to be coerced and lured by others, nor did she like to be threatened and coerced. Now, Linglong still felt that it was best to attach herself to the Empress. Naturally, she did not have any distractions.

Imperial Concubine De saw Linglong’s stubbornness and only nodded her head. “The most important thing is to stay out of this situation and understand. The most important thing is to be on the verge of death. You will be able to return to your senses. You just need to think slowly. There is no need for you to answer this palace so quickly.” When Linglong heard Concubine De’s words, she secretly nodded.

Concubine De, like the other concubines, retreated to the side hall to talk about the dangerous situation. In fact, they did not know about the danger, and they had already witnessed it with their own eyes. The outside world had already suffered natural disasters and man-made disasters. The outside world was separated from Zi Hua City by the courtyards and palace walls of the first level. Although the opening of the warehouse to distribute rice porridge this time was not without benefits to Guan Yin, a cup of water and a cup of water could not quench one’s thirst. Only Linglong knew about this.

While Linglong was deep in thought, Qin’er whispered in Linglong’s ear, “Lan Sou Yu is here.”

Linglong saw Lan Sou Yu enter and greet him in the inner hall. Lan Sou Yu smiled and said, “Am I not too late?” Most of the concubines liked Linglong, and most hated Lan Sou Yu. Seeing that Lan Sou Yu was late, some of them also disliked her. They had already bid farewell. Lan Sou Yu did not think so. She smiled and said, “It’s good that you’re back, but there was a child fox who was greedy when you weren’t around …”

Linglong covered her lips and smiled, “They are both harem sisters. What kind of fox doesn’t have a fox?” Lan Shuyu smiled and said, “It was just a slip of the tongue from this palace. It’s not good to eat in front of us. Didn’t you disappoint your sister and accept orders in front of us?” When Linglong heard this, she smiled and said, “There is no other way. I heard that the Emperor still has a certain period of time. It is very likely that the second concubine to go outside will be you.”

Lan Sou Yu’s heart was beating violently. Lan Zhenglin and Lan Sou Yu hadn’t had anything to do with each other since long ago. After Ling Long finished speaking calmly, Lan Sou Yu’s expression changed greatly. However, she still understood that “war is never weary of deceit”. After thinking about this section clearly, she smiled and said, “Am I?” “I am a sly dog that can’t stand on the wall. How can I have the wind of a half of my sister’s general? I can’t go.”

Linglong smiled and said, “Although elder sister does not have the style of a great general, elder sister’s family is all famous officials in the court. When it comes to the style of a great general, this is something that elder sister has already taught her. Elder sister is too modest.”

Lan Sou Yu was even more afraid and asked, “Is it true? Is it fake?”

“Sister, don’t forget, sister’s father, Lan Zaifu, has always said that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. Otherwise, sister would have known what happened long ago. But then again, it would probably depend on good luck to go outside.” Linglong pointed out, “I’m afraid I heard about the dangerous elder sister I met last time when I was outside. These are not important details, but I asked my sister to find this bandit leader. I’m afraid my sister doesn’t know. I’ve already figured out everything. What’s the name of this bandit leader? Sister, do you want to know?”

Linglong’s words were unmistakable. Lan Sou Yu’s face was full of black gas. She knew that Linglong had already hit her father’s seven inches. She could only smile embarrassedly and avoid the lightning-fast gaze of the concubines. She asked, “Who is this person? Has Sister really tracked him down?”

“Thanks to elder sister,” Linglong avoided everyone’s gaze and smiled, “I didn’t expect this person to be known by elder sister. Isn’t that a coincidence?”

Lan Shuyu understood the cleverness of Linglong’s words and said, “There are similarities between people and things. I think sister has heard of her name before.”

‘”Lan Minghai,” Ling Long smiled after she finished speaking. “Sister, do you know him? It is said that he is the guardian and servant of the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Logically speaking, such a person would not gather people to cause trouble, but it just so happened that he was not only the first to cause trouble, but also the first to lead the way.”

“Sister, why are you here? Isn’t this heavier than a mountain? Sister can’t afford it. Sister, don’t frighten people like this.” As Lan Sou Yu spoke, her heartbeat quickened. No matter what, she didn’t want such a thing to happen.

Linglong smiled and said, “This palace hasn’t investigated everything clearly, otherwise this palace will …”

“So what? Sister?” Lan Shuyu anxiously looked at Linglong. Just now, Linglong was just asking for directions, but now, she really didn’t stop talking. Linglong smiled and said, “I will investigate it myself. It’s a pity that I can only arrange for this matter to be investigated by someone else. Unfortunately, the Emperor has investigated this matter now. Sister, do you think the Emperor’s divine eyes are like lightning? Can you solve the case as soon as possible?”

Lan Shuyu retreated back repeatedly. “Little sister is joking. This Lan Minghai has nothing to do with our family. I want to be angry at how rich father is. There are countless gold beads and precious jade carriages. How could he covet the three melons and two dates of the Imperial Court? Impossible, there is a misunderstanding in this matter. Little sister, tell the Emperor clearly.”

Linglong smiled. The smile on her thin lips could be seen as if it was a treacherous conspiracy. “Unfortunately, things have come to this point, and I can’t help my sister anymore. Sister can try to save herself, but don’t let the Emperor understand how things are known to my sister. Otherwise, I will be afraid of trouble coming out of my mouth.”