The First Empress - Chapter 312

Chapter 312 Someone
Huiqi closed his eyes and suddenly said, “I know that someone is trying to assassinate me. I’m really uneasy.”

Linglong revealed a smile, “Your Majesty, it’s good to be cautious. When did the assassination attempt in the palace end?”

“My Zihua Palace is 3,000 weak waters, and pretty girls are like clouds. It’s really easy to sneak in one or two assassins.” Huiqi explained faintly, then he reached out and gently hugged Linglong. Linglong stretched out her lotus arm and slightly tilted her eyes, “Your Majesty …”

Is Huiqi asleep?

Linglong knew that Huiqi was asleep, so she looked at the thick corridor pillars. The curtains there were gently fluttering, and she could not see any wind or grass moving in the night. Throughout Zihua Palace, there were countless people in the Golden Light Palace who were surrounded by fat swallows, skinny people, and beautiful people. Linglong sometimes felt lucky to be able to stand out among so many beautiful ladies, but sometimes she felt lonely in her heart. Ever since Princess Yu Lai died, Linglong felt more and more lonely. This kind of loneliness was not loneliness. One person’s loneliness could not be told to another person.

As night fell, Linglong couldn’t fall asleep again. She remembered Concubine Guyi. Today, Concubine Guyi had rushed over from the Upper Forest Garden. Although she hadn’t seen him, she still felt a little sad about the tears flowing out of her eyes. Concubine Guyi, who had always been beautiful and dignified, would probably feel resentment towards her after all these things.

So many things came like a horse lantern, spinning in Linglong’s mind, making her feel a little annoyed. I just don’t know if Xie Yunxiao has left yet. As soon as she remembered that Xie Yunxiao was still not far from her, Linglong couldn’t help but feel her heart beat like a drum.

‘”Your Majesty” Linglong called out to Huiqi. Huiqi seemed to be asleep. Linglong stood up gently. It would be nice if Linglong could pay more attention to her now, but Linglong didn’t.

He slowly walked to the pillar and was about to approach when Huiqi suddenly sat up and said, “What are you doing?”

“This concubine is thirsty. She wants to drink water.” Linglong quickly turned around and tried her best to let the wind in her eyes leave the curtain. The curtain was half-rolled and the breeze blew over. Linglong pulled back her steps and walked to the table. Suddenly, Huiqi walked over and said, “Why don’t you call the servants?”

“This concubine only drinks water. She usually doesn’t call servants.” Linglong tried her best to look the same as before, even pouring water was like flowing clouds and flowing water. After she finished pouring, she gave Huiqi a cup of blue and white porcelain. Huiqi held the porcelain cup and his eyes stopped not far from him without a focus. “Someone–”

Linglong only listened to Huiqi’s instructions, her mind spinning with lightning, but countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but she couldn’t catch a single one.

Seeing Yu Lin Lang walk in, Huiqi instructed, “You guys check here, here, and there. I’ll watch from here. No matter where Concubine Yan goes, there will always be people thinking about it. I’m worried.” After Huiqi finished speaking, he waved his wide-robed sleeves and watched these people gently enter. Because Linglong was a woman, her clothes were too thin to face the crowd. She was only lying under the quilt.

“The heart of a gentleman is as white as the sun. Don’t let anyone know. I’m just as worried as the sun. I’m worried about you.” Huiqi walked to the side of the exquisite cloud bed and gently stroked her hair. The beautiful immortal was a little pale in the candlelight, and Huiqi also noticed it.

“You, are you uncomfortable?”

It was just a question, it was clearly suspicious of Linglong, but she didn’t agree. Linglong shook her head. Looking at the position of the curtain, could she only die today? It’s fine. Linglong comforted herself. At that time, Xie Yunxiao will also protect herself. She can’t die. Before Lan Shuyu and the others are killed, Linglong must remain useful.

Huiqi reached out and gently touched her exquisite apricot cheeks. Her fingerbones stopped at her eyebrows. A shy smile appeared on her pill-like face. “Your Majesty, there’s no need to stir up trouble. Even if an assassin comes, he will hide when he hears the wind and grass. There’s only a farmer waiting for a rabbit. Where is there an assassin waiting for a rabbit?” Huiqi suddenly closed his eyes and couldn’t bear to lightly brush Linglong’s smooth face. Linglong also closed her eyes at the same time, allowing her hands to gently caress her pink cheeks.

After a while, Huiqi sighed, “After seven years in the palace, we are all old.”

“Your Majesty, the Dragon Essence Tiger is ferocious, how can we talk about the old Linglong comforted Huiqi. Everyone had already checked everything. No one was here. Come over and report to Huiqi. Linglong’s heart, which was hanging in midair, fell. Her chest was beating wildly just now, but it was already recovered.

‘”Go down” Huiqi waved his hand and pushed everyone back. There was guilt in his heart. He shouldn’t suspect Linglong. Perhaps everything was just as Linglong had said. He added, “I always have something that touches my heart. I am not a wise lord who cultivates in virtue. I am cruel and bloodthirsty.”

When Huiqi finished speaking, she looked at Linglong’s expression. Linglong did not move at all. She just poked her eyes out from under her thick eyelashes and said, “The Emperor does not need to waste any effort or trouble to think. Whether it is the government or the public, if they are pleasant to the ear and quick to hear, then isn’t there nothing else?” “Even small families are constantly running through big and small matters, let alone Herr Zihua Palace?” Huiqi knew that if he was unhappy all day long, he would naturally bury his life in poison, but when the time came, he would not be able to let go of it.

It was already midnight, and the cool voice from outside landed on the copper plate. Linglong closed her eyes slightly and heaved a sigh of relief, “Your Majesty, it’s five o’clock and three o’clock.” Huiqi held Linglong’s hand and hugged her in her arms. “Sleep, the sky is turning white.”

The earth dragon was warm, curled up in Huiqi’s embrace like a warm kitten. This person was someone who ruled the world. After experiencing any storm, Linglong could only accept it. Whether she hated it or not, she could only accompany Huiqi like this.

It was dawn and the birds were reluctant.

Linglong knew that today was her conferment ceremony. She had been waiting for this day to arrive. This time, she had finally achieved her wish. She did not know if today’s conferment ceremony could proceed smoothly. The world was rugged, and Linglong had seen through it early on. It was as thin as wine. Sometimes, the things she planned couldn’t keep up with the changes, so she could only follow her heart and do things.

Linglong was very cautious. This was the best part. She knew how to take a step back. Therefore, every time she saw danger, she would avoid it. She could do it. She was punctual and knew how to retreat. Therefore, the concubines were happy and willing to get along well with Linglong.

However, after what happened yesterday, Concubine Guyi and Linglong could only be at odds. Linglong had always been glad that she hadn’t colluded with anyone to do anything bad. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be that someone had already framed her into not knowing that she had died in such a harem where the east was overwhelming the west?

“Eunuch Lu is here–” said Qin’er.

Linglong nodded, “Let Eunuch Lu in.” Not long after, Eunuch Lu had already entered with a nod and a bow. The dozen or so inspectors behind him were standing one by one. The vermilion-painted golden tray in their hands was filled with dazzling clothes. It could be seen that these clothes had been sewn meticulously. Although the Shanggong Bureau did not have Han Xiuyi, it was as if the Shanggong Bureau was doing more diligently.

Linglong knew that this Empress Shanggong was definitely a flatterer, and it could be seen from the way her clothes were made.

After Linglong finished looking at her clothes, she smiled and said, “It’s hard for you to come here so early.”

Eunuch Lu’s expression was also different from a few days ago. “This old servant is just a running pug. As long as the Empress likes it, she can change it later. The Emperor and the concubines will be waiting for her in the main hall of Qianyuan Palace at noon. When that time comes, this old servant will come and invite her again.”

Linglong nodded and smiled, “Go, I understand.”

Eunuch Lu smiled.

Qin’er asked Royal servant to put away her clothes and came over to dress Linglong, dyeing her curly eyebrows and Zizhi’s eyebrows.

She took out a pink dress and took it off for Linglong, revealing a large stretch of beautiful neck and clearly visible collarbone. The purple butterfly on the collarbone looked like it was heading against the wind and had an inexplicable stubbornness. Linglong reached out and gently stroked her. Perhaps she was just a butterfly that needed the courage to break through the cocoon. As long as he took the first step, every step he took was right and successful.

Qin’er and Sheng dressed up Linglong left and right. A moment later, a vibrant woman appeared in the mirror. Linglong felt pity for herself. His Majesty’s words were reasonable. They had aged at an extremely fast pace since they entered the palace seven years ago. There were many intriguing battles in the palace, and they looked exceptionally old.

Linglong stood up. Looking at his skirt, Palace red and bright yellow interweaved together, The outer cover was a faint pink-purple cloak. The pleats were like the light of a snow moon, slowly flowing and gently pouring down onto the golden brick floor. The bright yellow skirt behind her was more than three feet long. The embroidery on it was a phoenix with scarlet gold dots and blue spots. She took two steps forward exquisitely and watched the skirt behind her shake slightly without causing any dust.

She adjusted her gait to be graceful and gentle. Looking at the mirror again, the woman inside was somewhat pale. Linglong gently poured rouge powder onto a spot and said, “Draw again. Wipe more rouge on your cheeks.” Linglong knew that even if she put on a lot of rouge, she would not be able to maintain her thin skin properly. However, at this time, she could only use her makeup to win. Today was different from the past, Linglong knew that.

Qin’er pinned the twelve golden phoenixes on top of Linglong’s head. Only then did Linglong know what jewelry was. Her intuition was so heavy that she could hardly breathe. She supported something to move around. Moreover, the golden phoenix tassels above her head were forged. Strings of interconnections were even more so that she could not move very well.

Linglong smiled at herself in the mirror. The faintly visible red door on his cheeks finally covered a little of his pallor. Linglong was already going to be the queen today, After becoming the Empress, she could handle everything more smoothly. Linglong could only succeed but not fail. Linglong clenched her fists and gently waved her hand. She touched the unwrinkled Giffords and said, “How about it? Today is the most dazzling time in the seven years since I entered the palace.”