The First Empress - Chapter 53

Chapter 53 Be Ashamed Of Oneself
“Concubines are blank again, alright! Let this concubine see how the Pearl of the Hanlin Academy’s Imperial Edict was killed and determined, so that she can broaden her horizons.” Concubine Heshu waved his wide sleeve and prepared to slip away. Anyway, he already had the power to dismount. All he had to do now was leave.

“If I remember correctly, Imperial Concubine Shu, are you in the second row?” The one who spoke was Concubine De.

He Shufei did not expect Concubine De to speak and was slightly stunned.

Linglong’s eyes also fell, ready to listen respectfully to what Concubine De had to say. Concubine De said coldly, “That’s it, the snow is slippery. If it was someone else who messed with it … cough cough cough …”

“Naturally, Li Chongyuan will be pushed far away. Only the first and second rows of people can get close to the water platform, and their strength is just right.” Seeing that Concubine De was exhausted, Linglong hurriedly interrupted. After she finished speaking, she knew that something was wrong, but her words seemed to have been uttered as if they would never be able to be recovered.

“That’s right. It probably has nothing to do with the people behind him. However, you can also ask Li Chongyuan if she was pushed or if she accidentally fell to the ground, so as to prevent a dragon from falling.” He Shufei’s attitude was never afraid. The Empress waved her hand to announce the end of the questioning. He Shufei turned her head and gave orders. She even chatted with the crowd outside before walking away.

Linglong looked at the Empress and said, “Your Highness is tired. Go inside and rest. I and Sister De Fei will be fine here.”

Imperial Concubine De nodded her head and said with a deep understanding, “I was the one who couldn’t do it in the past, but the Empress looks like she can’t do it today. Why don’t we go take a rest?” After saying that, Linglong had already helped the Empress into the inner hall. This place was separated by a large mica screen. Naturally, she could not hear the words coming and going from the outside, so the Empress could also sleep and rest properly.

Only Concubine De and Linglong were left outside. Seeing that Concubine De was also sick, Linglong said, “Your Majesty, just watch from the side. I’ll ask about these things. It’s good that Your Majesty thinks it’s inappropriate to talk about them again.”

Imperial Concubine De nodded. She had also heard of Linglong’s meticulous thoughts and Gao Jue’s wisdom. She closed her eyes and waited for an answer.

However, a crab is not like a crab. It was just fine. After a while, the concubines behind them were completely clueless. Some people even didn’t know the process and situation at all. Naturally, there was no way to talk about it. Imperial Concubine De only waved her hand when she heard this.

Linglong understood the meaning and asked, “Does the Empress mean to stop asking?”

“What do you have to ask?” Imperial Concubine De stood up as she spoke.

Linglong hurriedly knelt in front of Concubine De and said, “Your Highness, you must make the decision for Li Chongyuan. You can’t leave like this. Otherwise, this matter will never be able to see the sun.” Only Concubine De would be disadvantageous. Concubine De would do such a thing even if it was righteous. Therefore, Linglong was naturally optimistic about Concubine De. When she saw Concubine De, she would abandon her son. Of course, she would not let Concubine De leave easily.

Imperial Concubine De helped Linglong up. “Look at you. Why do you need to ask Li Chongyuan about this? Don’t offend some lowly person.”

“Just like Lan Zhaoyuan, why bother pretending to be confused? I’m not sure about the matters of your junior generation. There must be some reason.”

“Then, did the Empress really stand by and watch?” Linglong was stunned, her face instantly turning ashen.

Although De Fei’s phoenix eyes are gentle, her voice is not angry and threatening. “As long as you can find out about these things, even if the Empress pushed Li Chongyuan down, this palace will uphold justice.”

‘”It’s naturally Li Chongyuan’s fortune to have the empress upholding justice.” Ling Long broke into tears and laughed.

Imperial Concubine De stroked her hair. “How can I know that it’s not Jieyu’s fortune? Jieyu can tell that he doesn’t want to get involved in the whirlpool of right and wrong, but he’s determined for the sake of Golden Orchid’s righteousness. This is also the first step of a great master of the Ancient Era,” said Imperial Concubine De. After saying that, she was like a Bodhisattva, stroking Linglong’s head for a moment. Three laps left and three laps right. Linglong only felt that the top of her head was cool.

Seeing that Concubine De had left, Linglong spread the result of the inquiry to Li Chongyuan’s palace.

Li Chongyuan was naturally impatient when she saw Linglong coming over. “Is there any result?” She asked.

Linglong could not bear to disappoint Li Chongyuan. She vaguely said, “There is a reason for this. Think carefully about who you have offended. Sometimes, even sinless people in the palace will attract this kind of disaster, let alone offend one and a half of them.”

‘”Who do you think I’ve offended?” Li Chongyuan smiled coldly on her delicate face.

Linglong held Li Chongyuan’s hand and said, “But behind one of them is the Prime Minister and behind the other is the Minister. We can only investigate the matter slowly. Otherwise, these people wouldn’t dare to do anything.”

Li Chongyuan nodded. She had thought about it, but she still wouldn’t do such a thing if she shattered her teeth and swallowed it in her stomach. Kindness didn’t mean blindly enduring it, so Li Chongyuan had already made all the preparations.

“Sister, can you help me?” Li Chongyuan looked at Linglong awkwardly.

Linglong nodded. This was already a deliberate consideration. “Even Concubine De said that she would help us. Sister, don’t worry.”

“The Empress-” Li Chongyuan hesitated, “What did the Empress say?”

“The Empress?” Linglong didn’t know what to say. She always felt that the Empress’s mansion was too deep. The Empress definitely wouldn’t bear the brunt of such a thing. She couldn’t help but let herself rush forward. Li Chongyuan was completely unaware that a sisterly Linglong would actually be so reckless.

“The Empress has also said that she will naturally uphold justice for you.”

Hearing this, Li Chongyuan nodded.

The two of them were chatting and laughing. The Empress had already arrived at Li Chongyuan’s place.

When Linglong heard the girl outside saying that the Empress had come, she hurriedly walked outside and said, “Your Highness is exhausted. If you don’t have a good rest today, then come here. Your Highness’ phoenix body is important.” As Linglong spoke, she introduced the Empress into the inner hall. Li Chongyuan watched as the Empress walked in and hurriedly stood up. However, Ji Zhuhua stopped her. “You can’t salute.”

Li Chongyuan was both grateful and flattered. “Your Highness is doing all she can for this concubine. This concubine’s heart is truly unbearable.”

Linglong helped the Empress sit down. The Empress then said, “It is much easier to have Bu Jieyu in this palace. However, some things will not be revealed in a short while. Sister Chong Yuan will have to adjust herself now, understand?”

Hearing this, Li Chongyuan seemed to realize that things were far away. From what the Empress said, it was completely different from what Linglong had said. Linglong said that she had an eyebrow, but the Empress actually said that there was no progress, so she couldn’t help but fall into Sorrow City.

Linglong realized it and hurriedly said, “Don’t worry, this concubine will definitely find out.”

“Of course, but you should pay more attention to this matter. Chongyuan, think carefully about what happened that day.” The Empress asked.

Linglong also looked at Li Chongyuan. Li Chongyuan closed her eyes and said, “If this concubine had been careful earlier, she would have known. Unfortunately, she was in a hurry to protect the fetus. She naturally forgot to look back, but …”

Linglong also thought of the scene that day. Linglong only cared about protecting Li Chongyuan’s body between the lightning and flint. Naturally, she had made a cushion for human flesh. However, she still heard a soft sound from behind. This was a soft sound caused by the collision of two pairs of gem bracelets.

Perhaps it was because he pushed her away and the bracelet moved that it sounded.

“But what? If you say it out loud, I will naturally make the decision for you.” The Empress said.

Li Chongyuan nodded. “I think I heard the sound of the jewelry bracelet colliding. Although it was low, I still heard it.”

Linglong complained to herself. This sentence shouldn’t have been said. It was useless to say it like this. As a result, the Empress said, “Logically speaking, there are a lot of people wearing jewelry bracelets. This is not easy to investigate.”

“Bu Jieyu also noticed,” she said as she looked at Linglong.

Linglong nodded her head. “I didn’t notice that Wu Gong was so vast that I didn’t pay attention. Furthermore, no one knew that something would happen that day. Thus, everyone was walking happily and smilingly. As for these small details, I really didn’t pay attention.”

Ji Zhu Hua secretly nodded, “In short, little sister Chong Yuan, don’t worry. This palace will do what I say and will naturally help you. This palace will make representations to the Emperor.”

Li Chongyuan nodded. She wanted to say thank you, but she still felt that she did not thank him for his kindness. She could only nod her head desperately. When Linglong saw her tears, she wiped them and said, “Sister, don’t be sad anymore. It’s just that everyone thought about it carefully. In the end, you won’t let the dragon descendants disappear for nothing. You can rest assured.”

Li Chongyuan was naturally relieved because she was afraid that the matter would not be resolved quickly.