The First Empress - Chapter 51

Chapter 51 Small Parturition
Linglong raised her head slightly and saw Concubine De slowly stand up. She was wrapped in a thick leopard-sleeved purple sable fur. Her entire body looked very weak, like a leaf that would die with the wind.

Linglong originally wanted to help De Fei, but the distance between them was too far. Even if she helped De Fei, it was inevitable that it would cause trouble. Thus, she only stared at the concubines of the harem with a sidelong gaze. De Fei glanced coldly at the crowd and said coldly, “It’s not difficult to find out about this matter. It depends on whether the Empress investigates or not.”

Linglong was secretly shocked. Imperial Concubine De was a righteous master. Anyone would dare to challenge her, and she would often speak shockingly. She could do things that ordinary people could not. Seeing Imperial Concubine De’s attitude today, the stones in her heart had also fallen to the ground. Naturally, Li Chongyuan’s matter could be investigated thoroughly.

Ji Zhu Hua went to the second row, looked at Concubine Heshu and then looked at Lan Sou Yu, and said coldly, “Naturally, we need to investigate.”

“Sister Chongyuan is not awake yet. We need to wait until she is awake. Can you send Chongyuan to the palace first?”

Linglong nodded her head, thinking that Concubine De’s ability to do things coincided with her.

A shoulder carriage came and carried Li Chongyuan into his palace. The concubines looked at each other for a while, but naturally, they did not have the interest to eat, drink, and play. They followed Xue Mozi’s path to Li Chongyuan’s palace.

“But what do you mean, you can actually wrestle?” Huiqi’s face was filled with anxiety. The veins on his neck could be seen beneath the candle. One by one, they were beating slightly, and the corners of his mouth were also beating slightly. “Could it be that the child has already …”

Linglong was originally standing behind Hui Qi. She couldn’t bear to see Hui Qi’s expression. After all, no matter how many children Hui Qi had, this young child had undoubtedly created an indelible shadow on Hui Qi’s body.

Seeing the bird’s nest porridge sent by the palace servants on the table, Linglong hurriedly brought it to Huiqi’s hand. “Your Majesty, don’t be angry. This has already happened. Now, don’t feel sorry for yourself. Carefully injure the dragon’s body. Your Majesty, use a little honey bird’s nest.”

Huiqi caught the bird’s nest, but he couldn’t drink it. He looked at Linglong and asked, “Tell me, you were there just now. In the end, what was the reason for that?”

“Pei Minghai and Hu Zongnan have already come. The dragon descendants really didn’t survive.” Linglong first told the truth, and it was the most important part of the truth. Hearing this, Huiqi’s expression became fierce. It was like an incomplete ink painting. The thick ink and heavy color outlined a kind of lost bitterness. She also secretly exerted strength while holding Li Chongyuan’s hand.

“Continue …” Huiqi reached out to wipe away the tears from Li Chongyuan’s eyes. Although Linglong felt sore in her heart, she couldn’t show it at all. She sighed and continued, “The Emperor will investigate thoroughly, right?”

Regardless of whether it was good or bad, the Empress could not get away with this matter. She wished for Linglong to stand in front of her and block the way, so she just hid behind her.

Linglong said calmly, “There is always trouble. The Emperor also said that although the sky is wet and the sun is white, not everyone can’t stand steadily. It is possible that there are people who have bad intentions. Otherwise, this kind of thing would not have happened.”

“Tell me what you think–” Hui Qi asked, his muscles twitching slightly.

Linglong sneered, “Does the Emperor really want to hear my opinion?”

Li Chongyuan opened her eyes and looked at Linglong prayerfully. Linglong held Li Chongyuan’s hand and said, “This concubine doesn’t dare to see through everything. However, this concubine thinks that this matter must be thoroughly investigated. Otherwise, there will be no warning. In the future, you will slip to her and slip down. Isn’t it eternal?”

Hui Qi stretched out his hand and held Linglong at the same time. “Just do as you said. We must investigate carefully. We must find out who is playing tricks on you. Little lord Chong Yuan, you should rest properly. Don’t worry about it. I will make the decision for you.”

Seeing that Li Chongyuan was about to say something, Linglong’s heart tightened and she hurriedly held Li Chongyuan’s hand. “You should rest. There’s the Emperor anyway.” Li Chongyuan knew that the Tian Clan was fortunate enough to rely on the Emperor, but seeing Linglong’s firm attitude, she naturally relaxed and knelt down in front of the Emperor. “I can’t participate in the examination, but I beg the Emperor to allow Sister Bu, the Empress, and Concubine De to do so together.”

Hui Qi pulled Li Chongyuan on and said, “You really are. If you are careful, I will allow you to say what you want.”

After saying that, he looked at Bu Linglong and then at the Empress. “Empress, this matter is also considered a big matter. Not to mention where the harem’s face is, the matter is with you. Investigate carefully and be sure to bear heavy responsibility after finding out. Don’t let it go easily.”

Actually, Linglong was also wondering why there was a festival today. Why didn’t the Empress send flowers to Li Chongyuan today? Why was the corridor spotless, but there was a pile of snow near the pillar?

These things were like the wind stirring snow today, and they were sprinkled into Linglong’s mind. Linglong clenched her fists.

“From what I see, there is no need for us to celebrate this’ Cold Elimination Festival ‘in the future. From today onwards, we will not have to do anything else to prevent the recurrence of trouble.” Huiqi said as he looked at the Empress, “You too. Why don’t you look at the idea yourself?”

Ji Zhuhua repeatedly kowtowed, “Please, Your Majesty, apologize. Your Majesty, this concubine originally thought that the harem women were as gentle as your concubines. If this concubine knew that there were people with ill intentions, how would they dare to dissipate the cold in their own palace, Your Majesty …”

“There is no need for you to blame yourself right now. I will naturally punish you. If you can’t find out about this matter, then you will be punished for both crimes. Will you listen carefully?” As he looked at Ji Zhuhua, Ji Zhuhua felt that it would be difficult to throw his weight behind him. He nodded his head repeatedly, “This concubine will thoroughly investigate even if her brain is damaged. Moreover, there are Concubine De and Bu Jieyu helping this concubine. This concubine has no intention of letting this matter be settled hastily. Your Majesty’s divine eyes are like lightning. Just wait and see.” Having said that, he glanced at Bu Linglong.

Linglong lowered her eyes and pondered in her heart. These words undoubtedly made the two of them a grasshopper on the same rope …

It could be seen that Li Chongyuan had placed all her hopes on Linglong. As for Empress Ji Zhuhua, she could not hold out hope.

Seeing that the emperor was lacking in interest, she would probably leave at any time. Linglong knelt down and said, “I have another request to help the emperor. Does the emperor agree?”

“As long as it is good, I will agree.”

Linglong secretly gritted her teeth. “If this concubine discovers the real culprit behind the scenes, she can’t discuss a conviction with the Empress? This concubine is afraid that the Empress’s mansion is benevolent and can’t be used as an example.” After saying that, Hui Qi did not raise his head and waited for Hui Qi’s reply. Hui Qi did not mind and nodded. “I am relieved that the Empress is doing something, but I do not need to blindly be good-natured. Since you have already said that I will agree to your request,” Hui Qi nodded.

Only then did Linglong slowly stand up and glanced at Li Chongyuan. Li Chongyuan’s pale cheeks flushed slightly.

Eunuch Lu came to Hui Qi and said something in his ear. Hui Qi stroked his sleeve and said, “How dare you–”

Eunuch Lu looked at the faces of the concubines and said these words in Huiqi’s ears. Huiqi’s expression changed and he stood up. “To Qian He Palace.”

Li Chongyuan looked at Hui Qi’s expression. Naturally, she did not dare to hold back, but she watched Hui Qi leave.

After Hui Qi left, Linglong called for the kitchen to cook jujube soup for Li Chongyuan and sat down beside her bed.

Li Chongyuan’s elegant jade face was indeed inferior to that of a crippled crow. A faint smile appeared on the corner of her lips. “Thank you, Sister Bu. From now on, it seems that my pet has nothing to do with me. Seeing our past friendship, Sister must help Sister.”

Linglong held Li Chongyuan’s hand and secretly exerted force, “Sister, don’t worry. Sister won’t let it go.”

After the Emperor left, Ji Zhuhua regained his coldness and said, “Everyone, let’s go back. This palace will pass on your questions one by one tomorrow. Let’s go back.”

The imperial concubines also felt that staying in Li Chongyuan’s palace was not good. They could only walk out in twos and threes. Ji Zhu Hua walked to Li Chongyuan’s bedside and said, “It’s Ben Gong’s fault. Sister, please tolerate it.”

Li Chongyuan nodded. “What’s wrong with Your Highness? It’s just a villain. I have nothing else to ask. I only hope Your Highness can investigate this matter and punish me according to law!”

Linglong also looked at the Empress and said, “I also have something to ask of you. I only hope that the Empress can properly investigate and not let go of those who are lying to me.”

Ji Zhu Hua nodded his head, his expression lofty, but his voice was cold and fierce, “It’s good that you two sisters are at ease about this matter. This palace’s words will be honored. If this person finds out, this palace will definitely not let go easily.”

Only then did Linglong feel completely relieved. Looking at Li Chongyuan’s hesitant expression, it was probably because the Empress could not say anything. She hurriedly said, “Your Highness is tired today. Go back early. There probably won’t be any leisure tomorrow.”

Ji Zhuhua glanced at Li Chongyuan on the bed and earnestly instructed him to leave.

After Ji Zhuhua walked away, Linglong asked, “What exactly is going on? You seem to want to stop talking.”

Li Chongyuan looked at the sea beast grapes carved on the bed and cried sadly, “Actually, I can already feel someone pushing me. This person’s hand is from behind the left. As for who is behind, it’s really …”

When Linglong heard this, she frowned. There were only two people on the left. The second row of Concubine He Shu and the third row of Lan Zhaoyuan, who exactly extended their hands?

‘”Since you’ve already asked for this seat for me, and you’re not in the position to do anything, but at the height of this storm, sister will definitely not tolerate anyone. Think about it carefully, who exactly is it?” Linglong frowned as she looked at Li Chongyuan and placed a duck down pillow behind her. Li Chongyuan closed her eyes and fell into deep thought.

The snowy road was slippery. Everyone’s feet were covered with snow foam. When they reached the warmer water pavilion, the snow foam melted a lot. Then someone stepped on the damp ground, followed by a pair of claws of Mount Lu with lightning speed. Then, Li Chongyuan crashed into the pillar. Although he didn’t dare to judge who this person was, he could tell that the ruthlessness of his actions was completely the kind of thought that could be used to kill him and then quickly. Perhaps only Lan Zhaoyuan and He Shufei could poison him like this in this palace.

However, it was unreasonable to do this. Concubine Heshu would not be so stupid, nor would Lan Sou Yu. Therefore, there was a suspicion of borrowing a knife to kill someone. Who was behind this?

“I’m really useless. I really can’t remember who it is. I only know that someone reached out to push me from behind on the left.” Linglong naturally knew that it was impossible for them to find that person like this, so she only nodded her head. At this time, the jujube soup in the kitchen had already been prepared. Linglong fed Li Chongyuan half a cup of jujube soup and then put down the bowl. “You must rest well. This way, you can watch the bad guys get caught one by one. Don’t look down on yourself.”

The pain of losing her son made Li Chongyuan look much older. She was also frightened and hurried. Her weak and lonely appearance made people feel even more unsightly. Linglong gritted her teeth and said, “You can rest assured. Just take good care of yourself and don’t humiliate your body.”

Li Chongyuan only felt that Linglong was too good to her and slowly lay down …