The First Empress - Chapter 237

Chapter 237 Cholera

Before Luo Muxiang could return, Linglong looked at the empty Swallow Nest and lifted the curtain. She asked, “Has the previous dynasty been quiet these past few days? Did Dou Yanshan come over to pick out anything?”

Linglong sat down. Qin’er gently combed her hair with a rhinoceros horn comb. She took the comb and held Linglong’s silk-smooth black hair in her hand. As she combed, she said, “Qian’er came over and said that she wanted two portraits of Wu Daozi, but she didn’t. This servant sent someone to Han Xiuyi to copy two portraits of Wu Daozi.”

Linglong’s long hair flowed down like a waterfall, and she said, “I only have what I want. I don’t care if it’s a civil servant general, just give him whatever he likes.” As Linglong said this, she asked, “These Japanese palaces have asked you to inquire about the movements of the Empress and Lan Sou Yu. Are they both quiet?”

“It’s just that Dou Yanshan is making a rebellion in public and in secret. The rest of the matter is not very clear.” Qin’er frowned slightly.

Linglong subconsciously reached out and grabbed her shoulder-length hair. Only then did Qin’er realize that Linglong was looking for a strand of snow-white hair in the green silk. That hair was faintly visible, so Linglong looked for it for a while before pulling it out. She said, “The Emperor is our backer now. We can’t let anyone have the imperial power of cholera. This Dou Yan Shan Ben Gong originally wanted to keep it, but now it looks like there is a man-made accident. He can only get rid of it. Go to Yu Lin Lang and find Commander Jiang and Ji Feihong for me.” Qin’er didn’t understand what Linglong meant, but she never asked. Linglong did things with reason, so she walked to Yulin Lang’s place with rags.

Not long after, Commander Jiang and Ji Feihong came over. Seeing that the two of them were about to bow, Linglong nodded slightly and said, “Don’t bow. This palace has arranged something for you.”

After Linglong finished her arrangements, she said, “This matter must be done beautifully. This palace will also come over at that time. Just help this palace.” Because Commander Jiang had received Linglong’s kindness, he didn’t forget Linglong’s kindness to him. He always said the same thing to Linglong and nodded.

“General Ji Feihong, do you understand the benefits of what you need to know today?” Ji Feihong naturally understood and agreed to it.

By the time the Imperial Court arrived, the few of them had already taken their places. At this time, Linglong was already prepared. She would go and deliver peace-of-mind tea to Huiqi in a while.

Qin’er said, “Is it worth it for Your Highness to take such a desperate risk? Your Majesty may not understand what Your Highness is saying.”

Linglong’s black pearl-like eyes looked back at Qin’er and said, “Sometimes, adding flowers to brocade may not be better than sending charcoal in the snow. This palace is just chatting to relieve people. The emperor is a smart person who will not blame this palace, but will instead thank this palace.” Qin’er nodded and said, “What tea should I bring to the Emperor?”

“No need,” Linglong said. “Just empty the bowl.” Qin’er nodded.

After a while, someone came to report, and Linglong asked, “What’s the situation now?”

It turned out that the Huiqi Dynasty had encountered unexpected things early this morning, Originally, he thought that bribing Dou Yanshan would not be a problem, but with Dou Yanshan as the leader, there were a few royalists. In this endless battle for the imperial power, they were always so forward. Huiqi understood that generals were actually not scary. They were just making trouble inside, and in the end, they were digesting it internally.

As for civil servants, they were different. They were unarmed, but they could cause trouble outside. History had proven that civil servants were indeed stronger than martial artists.

Huiqi was sitting in a tight seat, and the slight ambergris in the Dragon Court was drifting faintly. It gradually formed a strange appearance of dancing with its claws behind Huiqi.

Huiqi looked at the crowd quietly. After a rustle of clothes, Sure enough, Dou Yanshan held onto Bai Yugui and walked to the front. A dozen or so subordinates followed behind him. Several people stood on the golden stairs and looked at Huiqi’s cold face. “Seventh Prince Hui Ye’s life and death are uncertain outside. This old minister pleads with the Emperor to save Hui Ye’s life. Although Hui Ye is a sinner, he should not be executed. I hope the Emperor will pardon the world and let Seventh Prince return to court.”

After saying that, Dou Yanshan looked at Huiqi. The corner of Huiqi’s mouth had a faint smile, but he did not say anything.

After Dou Yanshan finished speaking, Huiqi glanced sideways at the crowd behind him. Someone coughed softly, “This minister echoed.” Then, this “echoed” sound was like a gurgling stream slowly becoming a majestic sea. Huiqi did not move. He just looked at these people. Suddenly, Huiqi stood up and walked to Dou Yanshan’s side.

“Lord Xiuzhuan has probably forgotten about the alliance under the city yesterday. I have already promised Lord Xiuzhuan something. I didn’t expect that Lord Xiuzhuan would not only not know that the situation is stronger than others, but also oppose our front. It can be seen that it is not just a matter of returning to his field after disarming.” ‘”Your Majesty, Hui Ye is the direct son after all. The throne of the previous dynasties is usually passed down from generation to generation, and the throne of the first dynasties is not passed down from generation to generation, and the throne of the first dynasties is not established, so there are some things that I would like to ask Your Majesty to think twice before taking action.” Dou Yanshan looked at Huiqi with a calm gaze.

Huiqi only smiled at these stubborn old men and said, “Hui Ye’s sin is not to the point of death, but if I want to kill them all, aren’t you slandering me for killing my father and mother? I naturally have to be more vicious.”

Dou Yanshan knelt on the ground and asked, “Your Majesty, please forgive the world and take back the sea arrest documents. Seventh Prince is not guilty to death.”

“This minister echoed …”

“Impudent, what is Seventh Prince? Have you all heard of him who was born from the same roots? Why are you in such a hurry? Today’s matter is not my fault, but Seventh Prince Hui Ye is pressing forward step by step. If you want to lose my position, I am worried in my heart. I will definitely not tolerate adultery.” After he finished speaking, he waved his dark gold embroidered dragon robe and sat on the dragon chair.

However, Dou Yanshan was obviously reluctant. He knew that even if he walked out, he wouldn’t survive. With Ji Zhuhua behind him, if he couldn’t save Hui Ye this time, he wouldn’t have a life, so he could only fight for it.

“Your Majesty, think twice before you act …”

Huiqi clenched his fist and said with a smile, “Lord Xiuzhuan has been an official for twenty years. I’m afraid he’s also exhausted. Why don’t we take this opportunity …”

“Your Majesty-” Dou Yanshan had already cut his head to the ground, “Your Majesty, although this old official is old, I have never dared to slack off for the sake of the country. Although Lianpo is old, he can still draw his bow and arrow. This old official pleads with Your Majesty not to let this old official go into seclusion.”

Huiqi only said one sentence, causing Dou Yanshan to say so much. He couldn’t help but be a little impatient. “I only said one sentence, but I’ve made Lord Xiuzhuan so unhappy. Since Lord Xiuzhuan is trapped in the middle of this world and still wants to properly assist me, don’t say those unfilial words that make our Dragon Heart unhappy.” After Huiqi finished speaking, he added, “I won’t bother about what happened just now. Seventh Prince just prays for good fortune. I won’t let him enter the capital safely. Seventh Prince has the heart of a tiger and a wolf, so he should be beheaded.” After Huiqi finished speaking, he stared at the old officials kneeling on the ground and said, “What do you think?”

“Although Seventh Prince is trying to usurp the throne, he did not take any action. The Emperor is just trying to prevent Du Jian from being cute. However, you cannot overcorrect him and harm Seventh Prince’s life, Your Majesty?” The old minister, Dou Yanshan, had already started crying. Huiqi was stunned for a moment and said, “What are you guys doing? Do you want to kneel down for a long time?”

“I don’t mean that. I’m just a cultivator from the Imperial Academy, and I’m only prepared to advise the Emperor not to do as he pleases. Otherwise, when the Emperor regrets, he’ll be unable to do anything,” the Emperor said with tears in his eyes. But not only did Huiqi remain calm, he also looked ahead with disgust and said, “Are you done?”

Dou Yanshan did not dare to look at Huiqi’s sharp eyes and could only nod.

Huiqi smiled. “You are all my humerus ministers, What happened today, Was he already planning to defect or was he currently preparing for it, I will speak widely, Could it be that he had cultivated such a few people, Seventh Prince had always been a feudal official, “You should respect yourself. Back then, not only did I find Seventh Prince’s private salt fields, there were also iron smelters, weapons stores, and countless loose soldiers. Now, you actually say that Seventh Prince has no intention of being disrespectful and wants me to bring Hui Ye back properly. It can be seen that you are really old. I can only lower each of you by one level, otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the crowd.” After Huiqi finished speaking, he pointed at Dou Yanshan, who was leading the way, and said, “You are an elder of the Three Dynasties. I will not ask you how you got to this point. I will tell you that you have reached the end of the line today.”

“Your Majesty” Dou Yanshan had already snot and tears in his eyes. At this time, he was more like a master in the wind. He displayed the old dragon bell posture that only elderly people had. After crying and complaining, he instinctively knelt on the ground.

Huiqi pointed at the kneeling ministers with trembling fingers. However, he didn’t know what to say. At this time, Linglong had already received the news. Linglong wasn’t very surprised. Today’s matter was probably within Linglong’s expectations. Linglong said, “Give the Divine Tranquility Tea to this palace. This palace is going to the Golden Royal Palace.” Qin’er hurriedly handed over the celadon lid bowl. Linglong placed the celadon lid bowl on a golden tray and a few people arrived at Qianyuan Palace.

Linglong and the others had just arrived at Qianyuan Palace. The confrontation between the old minister and Huiqi has only just begun, Linglong passed through the two eunuchs and arrived at the entrance of the Golden Royal Palace. Huiqi saw Linglong from afar. Naturally, she knew why Linglong had come, Linglong slowly raised a golden tray in her hand and walked into the golden throne hall step by step. Her hands looked as soft as bones, and her pair of beautiful eyes looked like autumn water. Everyone couldn’t help but fall in admiration. Only a few old ministers who knelt on the ground could feel the chill and cold killing intent coming from Linglong’s body.

Linglong arrived at the Golden Royal Palace in three or two steps. After kneeling on the ground, she gave the tea cup to the Emperor.