The First Empress - Chapter 201

Chapter 201 Rumors

Ever since the Snake Slaying Incident, Linglong’s body and mind had recovered greatly. Even Chen Chongyi smiled and said, “Back then, when the Snake Slaying Insurrection was launched by the Han High Ancestor, then the wind and water rose. Perhaps, my sister is about to have a good thing that she did not expect.” Although her words made people feel warm in their hearts, Linglong knew that the more violent the wind and waves were, the more she had to stand firm.

Nowadays, Linglong could only let it go. Those people would not let her off one by one. Other people didn’t know, but she knew it clearly.

On this day, Linglong was just flipping through the Diamond Sutra. Just as she saw the second-grade Wuwuxiang, Chen Chongyi came over again. Seeing that the gardeners had removed all the flowers in the courtyard, she asked, “Is there anything unclean now?”

Linglong nodded and said, “Not anymore. Now that we are in Huang Shu, we should pay attention to sister as well.” Chen Chongyi knew that this sentence was a reminder to her to be on guard against Concubine De, so she hurriedly nodded her head. Seeing that Linglong’s movements were becoming more inconvenient, Chen Chongyi’s heart became even more restless. Even Linglong sometimes felt that it was strange. Could it be that these people were truly afraid of her, so much so that all plans to retaliate had been abandoned? However, Lan Sou Yu was the kind of person who took advantage of every inch. As for De Fei, although she seemed to be indifferent to the world, there was a kind of malice in her bones. She didn’t know why they didn’t make any small movements at all.

“Little sister,” Chen Chongyi covered her lips with her hand, “I have something to say, big sister, don’t I know if I should say it or not?”

Linglong was puzzled, “Tell me, what do you and I have to say?”

Chen Chongyi sighed and said, “Sister, don’t you find it strange? Not a single one of them is targeting you right now. Sister feels like they have more sinister plans, so she has to guard against them.”

Linglong was on guard all the time, especially now that she was most distracted. She wished she could split herself into three heads and six arms to be ready to retaliate against their attacks at any time. However, just as Chen Chongyi had said, their group of people seemed to have completely stopped moving.

“I will pay attention to it. Everything that should be paid attention to should be paid attention to. Sister, you can rest assured.” Linglong’s clear and bright pupils looked at Chen Chongyi and asked, “Is there any other way that elder sister didn’t tell me?” Chen Chongyi racked her brains. After thinking for a while, she sighed slightly and said, “There is no way. The harem concubine only tampered with the food or sent some strange things. As for their delay in moving, Big Sister can’t see it clearly.”

Linglong nodded. After the two of them had spoken for a long time, Chen Chongyi returned.

Linglong leaned against the window to look at the scenery outside. A year of spring was full of oriole flowers. It was beautiful, but sooner or later, the best spring scenery outside would disappear. The most beautiful flowers were often the cruelest and warmest. Spring had already faded away, and the yellow summer had already passed. It was getting hotter and hotter. Linglong used her hand to make a prayer fan, and there was a flap beside her cheek.

Because Huiqi had told her to cultivate properly, she did not go to school for the Emperor’s son. For some reason, Linglong did not have any thoughts these past few days. The next day, she went to school for the Emperor’s son to show off, and Xiaoqing Lake Courtyard was filled with Yingge Yanyu.

There were still two gray cranes napping under the banana. Linglong arrived in school for the Emperor’s son. Huiqi was marking the memorial, and her mouth was dry. Linglong waved her hand slightly to Eunuch Lu and said, “If you don’t understand, I will go myself.” Linglong was originally here to say a few words to Huiqi, but seeing that Huiqi was busy, she felt relieved. Seeing the lotus root flour and ice grapes that Eunuch Lu had prepared for Huiqi before leaving, he couldn’t help but send all of them to the inner hall of Huiqi.

“Just let it go. You can leave now.” Huiqi did not even raise her head. Linglong lightly moved her lotus step and walked outside.

Suddenly, Huiqi saw that it was Linglong. He wanted to stay but didn’t dare to speak loudly, so as not to frighten Linglong. ‘”Your Majesty is busy, I don’t dare to disturb you.” Linglong patted the table with her hand and couldn’t help but turn her head back. She smiled faintly and said, “Your Majesty is busy. I don’t dare to disturb you.”

Flowers and rain fell outside, hundreds of purple and thousands of red flowers were in chaos, and half of the spring breeze had already disappeared.

Linglong hurriedly went to Huiqi’s side. Huiqi pointed at the memorial on the table and said, “Originally, I was going to come to your place. Who knew that things have become more and more complicated recently, making it quite difficult for me.” Linglong naturally understood. After serving Huiqi two mouthfuls of lotus root noodles with a small spoon, she sat idle. Huiqi acted as if no one was reading the memorial. She smiled and looked at Linglong for a long time.

“Looking at me like this makes me feel very warm. Raising your eyebrows together is probably what it looks like.” Actually, Linglong’s eyes were empty. She did not intentionally look at Huiqi. She just casually landed there. As for “looking”, she did not.

However, Linglong quickly smiled. “This concubine likes to look at the Emperor. When she sees the Emperor’s concubine, she feels at ease.”

‘”Right now, there are many flowers in the forest, but not a single flower watcher goes out. I remember seeing you under the Yu Ying Flower Tree when you first arrived at the hidden residence. Green Luo dress and white gauze robe. How beautiful the Southern Kingdom is. Rong Hua is like a peach blossom. I didn’t expect that three years have passed. You are pregnant. I am very happy.” Huiqi’s eyebrows brimmed with joy.

Linglong smiled and nodded. “It’s good that the Emperor remembers. I also remember that the Emperor was not in the Ninth Five-Year Plan. The time is really fast. The Emperor has been in power for more than three years.”

The Fallen Flower outside was swept into the room by the wind. Both of them were silent and speechless. Linglong didn’t know what to say. Huiqi said that she had forgotten two sentences. She only used her heart to memorialize the memorial. Wherever the wind blew, countless red spots appeared on Cui Luo’s shirt.

Linglong gently helped the remnant flower down from her sleeve. At this time, Eunuch Lu brought Imperial Guard Long in. Eunuch Lu glanced at Linglong and said, “Your Highness is tired. Why don’t I send someone to send Your Highness back first?” Seeing Imperial Guard Long, Linglong already knew that there must be something she wanted to say, so she stood up first and said, “Then this concubine will leave.” Huiqi warned her slightly and found a capable person to follow Linglong. Because Linglong’s body was heavier, the alligator was slower to walk. Just as she took two steps, she felt that the hot wind outside was a little hot, so she quickly stopped her feet.

The little girl hurriedly went to look for the green umbrella. Linglong happened to hear the whispers in school for the Emperor’s son.

“Tell me–” Huiqi leisurely rolled up the memorial beside his hand.

Imperial Guard Long looked around and confirmed that there was no one before he said, “I just heard in Changle Palace that Lan Zhaoyuan and Imperial Concubine De were plotting to eradicate the fetus from Imperial Concubine Zhao Yi’s stomach. I have already started the secret arrangements.” When Huiqi heard this, his eyes widened to the maximum, and he narrowed his eyes and said, “Did you hear this with your own ears?”

“When did this lowly official ever hear of this? Please, Your Majesty, make the decision for Empress Zhao Yi. Don’t let their schemes succeed.” Imperial Guard Long knelt heavily. No matter how he said it, it had something to do with Linglong, so he pleaded.

Huiqi waved his sleeves and said, “I will naturally take care of it. I won’t let outsiders know. This matter is of great importance. Do you understand?” He nodded his head and asked, “Has Lan Zhenglin made any new moves now? If I’m not afraid of Lan Zhenglin, how can Lan Suyu have a life?” “It’s still the same,” said Imperial Guard Long. “However, a small portion of the troops he secretly deployed in Shenjing have already been stolen by this lowly official.”

Huiqi nodded his head in satisfaction and asked, “Is Taifu Mu and Mu Qianzhi secretly digging a hole and accumulating food for a rainy day?”

Imperial Guard Long nodded and said, “Your Majesty is indeed predictable.”

Huiqi said something to Imperial Guard Long and waved his hand, “You go down. Just pay attention to the rest. I will handle it properly.”

The little girl had already brought the green umbrella over. Linglong only pretended to be looking at Luan Hongfei Xu. After Imperial Guard Long came out, she nodded and left with Linglong. Linglong originally wanted to express her gratitude, but when she saw that Imperial Guard Long was gradually moving away, it was fine. She did not understand anything. She only understood one thing. Concubine Mude and Lan Sou Yu worked together.

After returning to the palace, Linglong asked Li Sheng and Qin’er to come over and explain the previous matter in detail, allowing Li Sheng and Qin’er to be more careful. Only then did she feel relieved. But in the blink of an eye, three days had passed. They still did not move at all. At first, Linglong thought that they were just afraid of not attacking the Emperor’s dragon might, but later, she thought that she was wrong.

It was the next day when Linglong went to the Spring Wave Bridge. She was originally feeding the brocade carp. Coincidentally, there was no fish food at this time, so she asked Qin’er to go get it. She slowly looked at the surface of the water. The wind blew past the duckweed and swayed.

Because of the sun, Linglong took a few steps into the corridor. It was also a coincidence that she suddenly heard two palace maids and two junior supervisors talking about something.

Linglong felt uncomfortable and coughed twice in order to let them understand that the partition wall had ears. However, these people did not notice anyone behind the Taihu Lake Stone when they talked about entering the harbor.

Xia Shen was also like a sea. Begonia blossomed and her figure was graceful. Linglong was even more invisible behind the Taihu Lake Stone. There were the most gossip in the Imperial Palace. Linglong Zhiyi looked at the water not far away, but the fish swam over in groups. Qin’er took the fish food and Linglong caught it and gently spilled it in the pond.

“Don’t you know? Not only did you dream of the first imperial concubine, you also dreamed of the dead Shu Concubine. I heard that it was probably because our master, Empress Dowager, was unclean when she arrived at the mansion.” The person who spoke was a bitter woman. Qin’er was about to explode. She followed the Taihu Lake Stone to the back. Linglong reached out and held Qin’er’s hand. “If you show up, it’s a trap. Let’s hear what you’re talking about.”

Qin’er suppressed her anger and listened. However, who knew that the content of these people’s conversations had increased endlessly, and they were getting more and more powerful. Some of them began to talk. Linglong’s sleeves trembled slightly, and the small white jade plate in her hand fell into the water. Qin’er hurriedly reached out her handkerchief to help Linglong wipe away the residue in her hand.

“Your Highness, please calm down. This servant will teach this driver a lesson.” Qin’er made a move and was about to go forward. Linglong suppressed her anger and said, “I’m afraid the city is already full of storms. If they dare to talk here recklessly, it means that they have nothing to fear anymore. This palace will give them a favor …”