The First Empress - Chapter 269

Chapter 269 Commit Suicide

Hearing this, Huiqi’s expression turned slightly pale. He grabbed a sachet beside his hand and tossed it on the face of the Crown Prince of Xi He. “You useless thing, don’t you know how old and young you are? Why don’t you take Wu Gou and go out and have a good adventure with them?” Rou Ran and western barbarians and the huns are eyeing me covetously, don’t you see? “I really don’t see trees, I only see the forest!” Huiqi was enraged and his eyes burned with anger. Linglong patted Huiqi’s chest and said, “Why did the Emperor come here? The Crown Prince is only a young boy. When it comes to war, the Emperor only said it. Why did he really want the Crown Prince to go to that barren land? Furthermore, the corpses on the battlefield …”

Before Linglong could finish her sentence, Huiqi’s expression changed slightly. She refreshed herself and said, “Linglong, you’re right. The prince and the crown prince should be allowed to go to the battlefield. I’m already forty years old. I …”

Hearing this, Xi He and the Crown Prince suddenly raised their heads. Everyone said that Linglong had the ability to pierce through the heavens and earth, The Crown Prince only thought that he was kidnapping Mount Taishan to the North Sea for fun, It was just a false rumor. Today, she knew that Linglong was someone she could not afford to offend. She could send herself to the battlefield with just a single sentence. Only now did she become scared. However, she could not retreat when she was scared. Although the battlefield was in chaos, the Emperor was not willing to let him go.

Linglong smiled and said, “Your Majesty, don’t speak like this. The battlefield is actually for hot-blooded men. Xi He has never faced an enemy since he was young. Aren’t you asking Xi He to die?” After Linglong said this, she looked at the Crown Prince of Xi He and continued, “Besides, this concubine has only been the Crown Prince of Xi He for a few days now. She has not done anything that she should have done to preach and resolve her doubts. She has not fulfilled any of her responsibilities as a Mother for no reason. She is also very nervous in her heart.” After Linglong finished speaking, she used her hand to gently wipe her eyes. For some reason, the sparkling tears fell down. Huiqi felt heartache and held Linglong’s hand. She pointed at Xi He and the Crown Prince and said, “Then what are you keeping this useless thing for?”

After wiping away the tears from the corner of her eyes, Linglong held Huiqi’s hand and said, “Jade is not cut into pieces. Let the Crown Prince study hard. The Crown Prince is an impetuous person, and he has a youthful temperament. I think it’s good to study the art of war and strategy now. Please slow down the rest.” Huiqi nodded and said, “You are still in charge of the transfer of generals from the sixteen continents of Yanyun. Don’t worry about the military affairs in the future. This is also what I think. It is proper to study properly. Only when you have a brain will you be able to enter the battlefield. I will be waiting for you.”

Xi He looked at Huiqi discontentedly. But he couldn’t say a word, The Crown Prince of Xi He knew that Linglong must have had the last move at this time. The last move must be even more sinister and treacherous. He put on a pleasing face and said, “Your son obeys Father Emperor and Mother’s arrangements. Father Emperor and Mother have everything. Your son is too ashamed to give orders. The cavalry of the sixteen provinces of Yan Yun will not give orders in the future.”

Linglong looked at the Crown Prince with satisfaction. He saw a strange smile on Linglong’s face. In the past, Linglong had tolerated the generosity and kindness that an elder should have towards a junior. He had never thought that Linglong was so powerful. Now that she was completely annihilated, she could turn the tables on him.

Huiqi taught the Crown Prince another lesson. All of them were stopped by Linglong. He also said that Xi He and the Crown Prince had many advantages, That’s all, The three of them seemed to be enjoying themselves, Actually, each of them had his own plans, Linglong smiled and didn’t say anything as she looked at Huiqi. Huiqi pulled Xi and the Crown Prince up. “You are also an adult now. You can’t act on your own in the future. If you have anything else, talk to Bu Mother more. Bu Mother’s eyes are as bright as torches. Even the matters related to the government and politics are related by analogy, let alone anything else. Learn strategy from Bu Mother. Do you understand?”

Xi He hurriedly nodded, “Your son understands.”

Linglong covered her lips and smiled. It was as cold as a trumpet falling from the sky. Linglong knew that this was the only way to protect herself. Otherwise, the Crown Prince of Xi He would definitely be disrespectful to him. In the end, he would naturally make up for his mistakes. Rather than regret at that time, it would be better to mend the situation earlier. Linglong pulled the Crown Prince of Xi He up and said, “If nothing happens, just stay here often. Mother will definitely give His Highness a good lecture on how to deal with it.”

Although Xi He and the Crown Prince were a little dissatisfied, they still forced a smile. “Your son understands. Thank you, Mother Empress.” Linglong smiled and patted Xi and the Crown Prince’s hands.

Suddenly, a woman stumbled in from outside. Looking at Huiqi was a sign of admiration, Linglong was puzzled. The woman raised her head. Linglong recognized that this woman was Shaling beside Lan Sou Yu. She could tell that Shaling was anxious. Lan Sou Yu’s Chang Le Palace was quite far from here. She ran all the way here with all her might. “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, this servant greeted Your Highness. Greetings to the Crown Prince!” “The Ninth Concubine was assassinated in the Imperial Palace, and the poison in the food is still unconscious. Please move to the Changle Palace to take a look at her, Your Majesty and Imperial Concubine Yan.”

“Poisoning?” Huiqi couldn’t help but frown, “Is there such a person in the palace now? It must be because you guys didn’t take good care of him.” Huiqi stood up angrily. Linglong also stood up. “The Ninth Concubine Empress is in danger. I also want to go and see her.” Huiqi held Linglong’s hand and said, “You haven’t recovered from your serious illness yet. I’m afraid it’s not good to go like this. It’s better not to go. Just wait for news from me.”

‘”Your Majesty,” the corner of Linglong’s lips curled up slightly, “Your Majesty, I still want to go over and see for myself. I am now a noble concubine, and it is different from the past. If you don’t go over and see the Ninth Concubine if you know that she is in danger, then you will naturally be a fool in the future.” After Linglong finished speaking, she was going to follow Huiqi. Seeing Linglong’s appearance, Huiqi said, “Alright, you and I will go take a look.”

Naturally, Xi He and the Crown Prince also followed behind and arrived at Changle Palace.

Lan Shuyu was indeed unconscious. A few maidservants hurried in and out. Seeing them come over and hurriedly salute, Linglong grabbed a woman beside her and asked, “But what happened these past few days? Who poisoned them?”

This woman was a little embarrassed, but she didn’t know what to say. She twisted Nini’s appearance. Linglong knew that she couldn’t get any results. She sighed and said, “Take good care of your Ninth Concubine.” The woman was busy again. Linglong and Huiqi arrived beside Lan Sou Yu. Lan Sou Yu’s face was like gold paper lying on a cloud couch. The entire cloud couch was huge and dignified, making Lan Sou Yu seem exceptionally thin. Ling Long looked at Lan Sou Yu and knew that Lan Sou Yu was just a thief shouting to catch a thief. Huiqi walked over to Lan Sou Yu’s cloud couch and asked, “Has a doctor come to check on her?” Shaling nodded beside him and said, “It’s good that you’ve seen it. What do you say?”

“The imperial physician said that the empress was exhausted …” Shaling hesitated, causing Huiqi, Linglong, and the others to feel excited. Huiqi asked, “What is exhaustion? It’s obvious that you didn’t do anything. Can you also be exhausted like this?” Shaling hurriedly knelt down. “By the time servant saw the Empress, the Ninth Concubine Empress was already unconscious. She was said to have been poisoned, but no one saw the Empress take the poison with their own eyes. The imperial physician came to see her just now and said that the Empress swallowed the gold-”

“Swallowing gold?” Huiqi raised his eyebrows. Huiqi still remembered that Lord Li of the Ministry of Justice often had a kind of torture, which was the torture of swallowing gold. This punishment was targeted at those who sold smuggled salt. Swallowing gold usually meant committing suicide. Huiqi couldn’t help but wonder, “Why did she swallow gold?”

Linglong walked over. He looked down at Shaling from above. It was clearly just for the sake of competing for favor. Lan Sou Yu had already reached a state of madness. It seemed that the queen’s position was on the verge of collapse. Ling Long knew that Lan Sou Yu would not give up lightly. Even when she was promoted, she would have to interfere with it. Now, it was even more unimaginable.

“Well, servant doesn’t know. He just knows how to swallow gold.” Shaling muttered. Huiqi slapped him in the face and said, “You servants only know how to eat, drink, and play. Even your own Concubine is not taken good care of. I really don’t know what you think!” After slapping Shaling, Shaling didn’t dare to cry.

Linglong walked to Lan Sou Yu’s cloud couch. She glanced at Lan Sou Yu and was not sure if she was acting or if she was really prepared to commit suicide. However, Ling Long had a way. “Your Majesty, I heard from Lord Li in the Ministry of Justice that there is a way to save the gold devourer. Your Majesty, don’t be anxious. Let’s see how this concubine can make the Ninth Concubine return her virginity.” After Linglong finished speaking, she had already walked to Lan Sou Yu’s bed. Then, she silently slapped Lan Sou Yu on the cheek. Lan Sou Yu spat out the gold in her mouth. It looked like three taels of gold, but it was still quite big. Huiqi was also surprised.

Linglong saw Lan Suyu wake up and smiled, “Ninth Concubine, don’t make a fuss. This palace is just an expedient measure. Please don’t blame this palace for being reckless. However, this palace really doesn’t understand why this empress is going to commit suicide.” After Ling Long finished asking, she slowly helped Lan Sou Yu up from the bed.

Lan Shuyu calmed down and looked at Linglong. Then, she threw herself into Huiqi’s embrace. “Your Majesty, Your Majesty, someone wants to kill a concubine, someone wants to kill a concubine, someone wants to shut up, shut up …”

Linglong knew that Lan Sou Yu would come up with a coincidental excuse. She also looked at Lan Sou Yu indifferently. She didn’t know what Lan Sou Yu was going to do in this storm. Huiqi didn’t gently patted Lan Sou Yu for a moment before Lan Sou Yu calmed down a lot. She said, “This concubine knows a shocking secret, so she will be silenced.”

“Didn’t you swallow the gold yourself?” Huiqi couldn’t figure out the situation. There was no clue as to what had happened today. Lan Sou Yu cried for a while in sorrow and sobbed bitterly, “This concubine didn’t do that shameful thing. Why did she swallow the money?” Hearing this, Huiqi’s expression turned ugly. “What do you mean by that? What’s so embarrassing about it?” Lan Sou Yu’s eyes were like clear water as she looked at Ling Long in front of her. She shifted her gaze from Ling Long to the Crown Prince of Xi He. After patrolling for a while, she still said, “There are some things that concubines cannot mention in front of Concubine Yan. Please let Concubine Yan evade them a little.”

When Linglong heard this, she smiled instead of being angry and said, “Just say what you want to say. Why should I avoid the house leak?” Seeing Linglong’s awe-inspiring expression, Huiqi said, “Just tell me. It’s easy to tell what happened with Concubine Yan here.” Lan Sou Yu looked at Huiqi closely, then looked at Ling Long. The look in her eyes made Ling Long instantly understand that she was going to frame him again, and this time it would get even more intense. Ling Long had already started to think of another way …