The First Empress - Chapter 162

Chapter 162 Someone’s Messing Around
Winter is coming.

When the Swallow Mountain Snowflakes were as big as a feast, it was still clear in the morning and there were snow particles scattering everywhere in the afternoon. Every snow sheet wasn’t big, but it was very dense, like willow catkins floating lightly in the wind, as if they had weaved a huge white web, wrapping everything inside. Layers after layers of endless curtains descended from the sky and fell straight to the ground.

Qin’er was afraid of being cold and exquisite. She had already burned the silver carbon in the earth dragon. The smoke in the room curled up, giving off an exceptionally sweet fragrance. Of course, the medicinal fragrance was also slowly drifting.

On this day, Huiqi arrived in Linglong’s Yunluan Palace early in the morning. Seeing Linglong’s broken bones, he was also shocked. “Is it all right?” He asked. Linglong hurriedly forcefully supported her sick body and leaned against a huge pillow of duck down. She leaned against it and said, “It’s not good at all. Probably because of the continuous running and being overly shocked. It’s also because … I, a concubine, inevitably made a fool of the Emperor.”

Huiqi did not laugh. He reached out and stroked Linglong’s messy hair to the top of his head. He chanted, “Looking like Bisi, she is haggard and separated into Yi Jun, but?” Linglong could only purse her lips and smile.

She leaned against Huiqi’s hard shoulder and asked softly, “Your Majesty, Third Prince Hui Zheng Zhi has been dead for so long, but at this time, he was found dead. Doesn’t the Emperor find it strange?”

Linglong could clearly feel the chaotic beating of his heart, as well as the pair of hands that were slowly trembling and closing, gently stroked Linglong’s cheek and said, “I have a hundred doubts about this matter. Someone wanted to let the matter of that year leak out, but I am also investigating.”

Linglong’s eyes fell on Huiqi and she coughed slightly, “Has the Emperor found anything?”

Huiqi smiled dryly and sighed, “On that day, all the concubines stepped into the snow to search for plum blossoms. By the time I saw the light of the fire, it was already too late. If I were to say that the clues had already passed with the wind, I would have a headache now.”

“That day–” Linglong slightly raised her eyes, landing on the same horizontal line as Hui Qi’s. Then, she stared resolutely at Hui Qi. “The Empress of Heaven looked very panicked, and I remember that the Empress was not that helpless.”

Hui Qi avoided Linglong’s aggressive gaze and said, “I know what you mean. I will investigate it carefully. It’s you. You’ve worked so hard for so long, but you’re scared.”

Linglong sipped the ginseng soup beside her and said, “This concubine doesn’t feel anything. In a few days, this concubine will become a living divine dragon and tiger. It’s good that Your Majesty is at ease.”

“Don’t worry,” Huiqi smiled brightly. The worries on his face vanished. He said confidently, “Linglong, you are giving alms outside every day. Even the gods and buddhas of the Yellow Heavens and Thick Earth Heavens will protect you. The so-called three feet above your head with gods is probably not bad.” Linglong secretly nodded and snickered, “This concubine also wants to investigate this matter. Does the Emperor allow it?”

‘”I know that you are someone who can’t be idle. This matter is of great importance. You can investigate. However, you can’t casually send out anyone. You can’t walk around in the wind. You can’t offend them. Except for these three, you can do the rest. Otherwise, I won’t agree.” Huiqi’s tone contained a hint of arrogance and indulgence. Linglong kowtowed softly beside Huiqi and said, “I naturally understand the priorities of the matter. Don’t worry, Your Majesty. Linglong is not a reckless person. She probably has Wen Han in her belly. She is naturally a soldier who is courteous first. If she really can’t, she will properly consider the prescriptions with Your Majesty. Your Majesty can rest assured.”

“Don’t be careless when things are difficult. Do you understand?” Huiqi’s voice was soft and gentle. Linglong nodded her head repeatedly and said, “This concubine naturally understands.”

At this time, the atmosphere was much better. Huiqi waved his sleeve and prepared to leave. However, he saw Qin’er inside the lamp. He waved his sleeve and said, “You came in as if you have something to say. Take care of your master.”

When Qin’er saw Huiqi, she suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times. She said seriously, “Your Majesty, there is one thing that servant wants the Emperor to decide for servant and Yunluan Palace!” As she said that, she kowtowed again. Linglong couldn’t bear it anymore and hurriedly coughed, “Qin’er, cough, cough, you said that’s enough.”

Qin’er raised her head, her eyes filled with sadness and sadness. “Little Zhuozi is dead.”

“Dead?” Linglong couldn’t help but feel sad. This Little Zhuo Zi had been constantly serving Linglong ever since they arrived at the Cloud Phoenix Palace. He was diligent and clever. Everything was handled properly. He could be considered a capable person. Did he suddenly die at this moment?

Hui Qi disapprovingly waved his hand and said, “It’s just a small inmate. If you die, then die.”

However, Qin’er did not get up and said, “The sky is bright, Your Highness! Little Zhuozi and this servant are from the same hometown. Don’t you know who Little Zhuozi is? Little Zhuozi actually drowned in the Taiye Lake. This servant feels strange, and this servant still looks to Your Highness to make the decision.”

Hui Qi’s expression changed slightly as he frowned and asked, “In your opinion, Little Zhuo Zi seems to have been assassinated?”

When Qin’er saw Huiqi asking, she nodded her head repeatedly, “Xiao Zhuozi’s water is very good, unless … unless someone is trying to assassinate him. Besides … it’s impossible for him to slip into the water.”

Linglong pressed down on her temples with her hand, trying her best to restore the clarity of the spirit platform and said, “What exactly is going on? Tell me more clearly.”

It turned out that someone had come over to spread the news that Yun Luan Palace’s Little Internal Supervisor, Little Zhuo Zi, accidentally fell into the water and drowned. Qin’er went to the Taiye Pool with her limbs soft and limbs soft to take a look. She had already died a long time ago. Because it was winter, she did not look carefully, and her death was exceptionally ferocious, so she did not dare to look at it.

Linglong was scared. Could it be that Xiao Zhuozi saw something yesterday and was silenced today? Thinking of this, Linglong asked, “What did the coroner say?”

Hui Qi also listened. His eyebrows trembled slightly. It was not enough to kill a little inspector in the harem, but after that incident, he couldn’t help but feel suspicious. At this moment, Sheng walked over and knelt on the ground. Linglong pointed with her finger and said, “Speak.”

Li Sheng replied, “Just now, the coroner said that he was strangled by something before throwing it into the Taiye Pool. According to this servant’s conjecture, it was naturally Xiao Zhuozi who saw something that caused him to be killed.”

Hui Qi glared angrily as his hands landed heavily on the red sandalwood table. “Reverse! Really reverse! How can I bear to commit such a crime in front of me?” He said with a bang.

Linglong’s heart was filled with sorrow, but she still forcefully suppressed her tears and sadness. She held Hui Qi’s hand and said, “Your Majesty, I beg you to bury Little Zhuo Zi, but there is no mourning. Don’t let the news leak until this matter is revealed, okay?” Hearing Linglong’s anxious voice, Hui Qi gritted his teeth and said, “I know, you will …”

“Alright, I’ll do as you say.” Huiqi looked a little disappointed.

Linglong repeatedly thanked Sheng for arranging how to bury Little Zhuozi and how to save the Little Zhuozi family from future worries. After saying that, she waved her hand and said, “All of you, go down.” Qin’er was unconvinced, and her eyes widened. “Master, you mustn’t indulge the mastermind behind the scenes, Your Highness …”

Linglong was a little tired. “Xiao Zhuozi is also a trusted confidant of this palace. This palace is more anxious than you when something like this happens, but this palace has always been a person who seeks to win steadily and do good deeds. You must know about it, right?” At this point, he sighed slightly and said, “If this matter can block the news, then block the news. This palace will slowly investigate. Take care of yourselves, and don’t let anyone have an opportunity to take advantage of it.”

Li Sheng carefully matured and nodded. He had already gone over, but Qin’er was indignant.

Linglong also knew that burying Little Zhuo Zi in such a hurry made Qin’er’s heart go cold, but there was no way she could only take one step like this now. If she was in a state of chaos, then she would suffer instead, and her heart would also be bleeding. Someone had already set their eyes on the Cloud Phoenix Hall. Every single one of the plants and trees here was not safe, so they only begged the people beside them not to continue to be plotted against.

When she suddenly heard the news of Xiao Zhuozi’s sudden death, Linglong was covered in cold sweat. She didn’t want to be much clearer. Even the spiritual energy in her eyes seemed to have recovered.

Huiqi looked at Linglong and couldn’t bear it anymore. He said, “I will help you investigate.”

“No need.” Linglong waved her hand sullenly, afraid of offending Huiqi. She added, “This concubine just wants the Emperor to remember that Xiao Zhuozi was hanged and thrown into the Taiye Pool. This is especially important. Can the Emperor help this concubine remember this?” Huiqi knew what Linglong was planning, so he nodded heavily, “I will definitely help you remember. When the case is reversed later, I will be the first to tell everyone the cause of Xiao Zhuozi’s death. You can rest assured.”

Only then did Linglong feel much more at ease. Huiqi originally wanted to stay overnight. Seeing that Linglong’s health was really bad and something like this had happened, she could only leave with a lack of interest. Linglong watched as Huiqi left. Only then did she find two Royal servant and instruct them beside her ear.

Unexpectedly, all kinds of medicine were useless typhoid fever, ‘”It’s you. I dreamt that you were hanged and thrown into the Taiye Lake.” Ling Long was already refreshed by the second half of the night. Before Ling Long could react, she saw someone kneeling beside her. She raised her head and smiled, “So it was you. I dreamt that you were hanged and thrown into the Taiye Lake.”

Xiao Zhuozi looked at Linglong and kowtowed repeatedly, “I’ll leave the servant matter to Your Highness.” After saying that, she heavily kowtowed three times and floated away. Linglong was a little puzzled. At this time, the sky had already dawned, and Linglong was suddenly shocked and awake.

Qin’er hurriedly came in to serve Linglong. Linglong had already been cured of her illness today, and her spirit was very good. Qin’er cried out repeatedly about what she saw and heard last night. Linglong nodded and remembered everything. Only then did she say heavily, “I will definitely avenge Xiao Zhuozi. Don’t worry!”

Only then did Qin’er stop crying and muttered, “I’m afraid Little Zhuo Zi’s death can’t be concealed anymore. It’s already spread far and wide.”