The First Empress - Chapter 60

Chapter 60 Testify
Linglong was secretly shocked when she heard this. Ji Zhu Hua’s tone was completely unaware of the saber light and sword shadows, as if a warm breeze had blown across the surface of a lake without any waves. However, only Linglong could vaguely sense the killing intent contained within the warm wind.

“If you’re fine, then kneel down and rest.” Ji Zhu Hua’s green feathers swayed, covering up her bright eyes. This way, Ling Long could not see the cold light in her eyes. She had only seen such a sharp and unusual light in Huiqi’s eyes before.

Luo Chang sounded, and Linglong quickly knelt down and said, “This concubine will leave.”

‘”Don’t forget this palace’s instructions. This palace doesn’t like people who throw things away or drag things down. Only after doing this well can I tell whether you are competent or useless.” Qiu Shuang’s eyes swept over again.

“Don’t worry, Your Highness. Linglong will definitely live up to her expectations.” Linglong and Qin’er hurriedly retreated, until they reached the outside with a thin layer of sweat on their foreheads. Qin’er hurriedly wiped Linglong with her handkerchief. Linglong stood in the wind for a while before her mood calmed down. She sighed softly, “These things are really troublesome. I can see what the Empress means …”

“Little Lord–” Qin’er’s face was filled with sorrow. “Do you have to be like this?”

“The tree may prefer to be quiet, but the wind will not subside.” Linglong frowned and her eyebrows slightly arched. “Ever since I took over this matter, I have been suspicious in my heart. Logically speaking, I, a little Jieyu, am not able to cooperate. But today, it seems that I understand. The golden wind has not moved the cicada’s cry yet, and I have plotted against the impermanence of death without knowing.”

Qin’er only felt scared, not knowing whether Ling Long’s so-called “plot impermanence” was referring to someone else or herself.

Linglong looked outside. In a world of glass, the red walls and tiles had already been disguised in snow white. The original colors were bright and dazzling, but now they were holy. She pinched the time and smiled, “Tomorrow is the 29th anniversary of the Great New Year. I didn’t expect this kind of time to be so unlucky!”

After saying that, the two of them went back.

After arriving in Yunluan Palace, Qin’er hurriedly boiled a bowl of Turtle Ling Paste and brought it over. Linglong looked at the clear jade-like Turtle Ling Paste and couldn’t swallow it. Li Sheng walked over from behind and held the bowl. As she blew carefully, she asked, “Your Highness is full of worries. Is it because of that?”

Linglong lowered her eyelids. “No, a gentleman doesn’t stand under the fence. Even I’m thinking about whether I’m standing in the right place or not.”

“Does Your Highness really think that the Empress is a dangerous wall?” Sheng Yi’s words woke up the dreamer. The words that Linglong had never dared to say were actually spoken by this seemingly indifferent woman. She couldn’t help but be slightly stunned. She tilted her eyes and said, “I…”

Sheng put down the bowl and said, “This servant probably knows what happened to Little Master. However, it is not impossible to say that the two of them are perfect.” Hearing this, Linglong’s expression eased up a lot. “Tell me about it.”

She did not know what this woman was going to say, but it was obvious that Li Sheng had been immersed in the palace for a long time, so she naturally knew the principle of winning by chance.

Seeing Linglong’s listening posture, Sheng slightly stepped forward and clasped her hands beside her ear, saying, “It’s actually simple. All you need is …”

“No, isn’t this … isn’t it dishonest?” Linglong blushed, but after thinking about it, only this was the best way to protect herself. At that time, she could not say that she could only take this path.

Sheng nodded and said, “This servant does not know that she has broken her promise. However, according to this servant, does this servant really think that the Empress will be speaking all by herself at that time? Presumably, there will be more than one person who wants to say something at that time.”

Naturally, Linglong knew that. She relaxed a little and ate the Guiling Ointment.

Looking at the sky in a daze, he said, “It’s already twenty-eight today, and twenty-nine tomorrow …”

Sheng smiled desolately, as if she was resisting fate. “It doesn’t matter what day it is, it’s the same here.”

Yeah, here, it’s all the same.

In the afternoon, Linglong was idle in the palace watching the Analects of Confucius. Just as she finished reading the filial piety question, she suddenly thought of Li Chongyuan.

She called Qin’er over and said, “Go over to Li Chongyuan’s side to see if there is anyone there. If there is no one, I plan to go over there and talk to Li Chongyuan for a moment.” With a wave of her hand, Qin’er hurriedly left. Not long after, she walked in with her feet like a pair of scissors. “Go back to Master, Little Master Li Chongyuan’s side, the Empress is here.”

Linglong held the armor in her hand and sighed, “Then I won’t go.”

What was the Empress going to do in Li Chongyuan’s palace at this time? Linglong had also guessed that the pages of the book were at least eight to nine. It just so happened to be on a page of the Analects of Confucius asking for filial piety. On the page, the Headmaster wrote, “Depend on the reason, observe the reason, and observe the place where it is safe.”

Linglong couldn’t help but smile bitterly, as if she had lost herself in this situation. These people all seemed to be thinking like the sea, completely unable to see their purpose.

See why? Their motives were not obvious to ordinary people, so Linglong closed the book and threw it to the side.

The next day, Linglong felt a little dizzy. She picked up a jade dress and put it on. After a message, she waited outside Kunde Palace.

Dusk was settled. As long as the concubines were fine, they would come to Kunde Palace every day. They could only leave after being instructed by the Empress in the morning. They could talk about their experiences at night so that Ji Zhuhua could tell them about his foresight. This was the rule of the Dali Dynasty. However, courtesy could not be abolished. In the Dali Dynasty, it would always require a lot of courtesy to face people from certain power centers.

Linglong could only wait outside before she could receive the communication. Some of the people who had already received the communication had already entered in groups of three or five. Linglong saw Li Chongyuan, and Li Chongyuan also saw Linglong. She was like a plant with sparse flowers and trees. She was graceful but she no longer looked alive. She often said that spring trees were more sickly and autumn leaves were less flourishing. It turned out that a person was also sometimes flourishing with autumn leaves.

“Sister, aren’t you going in yet?” Li Chongyuan walked over.

Linglong looked at Li Chongyuan. She felt that Li Chongyuan’s complexion was slightly better than usual today, but she was still sickly. It was hard to conceal the strong smell of Chinese medicine on her body. “You can go in first. Sister hasn’t sent a message yet.”

Li Chongyuan frowned slightly and said, “I really don’t know what the Empress thinks. It’s ice and snow. Sister, take this.” As she spoke, she had already sent the stove over. Linglong felt that Li Chongyuan’s hands were also cold. How could she dare to rob others of their love? She hurriedly refused and asked, “It’s been a long time since you came out. Today …”

Li Chongyuan frowned and nodded, “Big Sister is a smart person. Why bother asking? Today, it was obvious that you wanted to find the woman who caused my miscarriage. But then again, it was Big Sister who did the investigation. Now, it seems like Big Sister doesn’t know anything. I don’t understand …” Linglong nodded as she frowned. “Come on in, I have Big Sister to make the decision for you.”

It turned out that the Empress had already gone to Li Chongyuan’s place yesterday afternoon. Li Chongyuan still remembered the Empress’s pair of eyes that were in her grasp of victory. Her eyes shone brightly, “This palace will make the decision for you tomorrow. You can rest assured.”

The concubines were completely unaware of the impending calamity or were completely pretending to be so. They were all wearing wind bun and sweeping their eyebrows lightly. Yao Yaojiao walked in through the front door of Kun De Palace. Occasionally, the north wind blew over a few gossip, and Linglong heard it as well. The shrill voice belonged to Ning Yanliu. She said, “Probably the culprit has been captured. Amitabha, there will be a good show to watch later.”

Ning Guta sneered, “A good show naturally requires a good character, but I wonder who the good character is today.”

The laughter of these people was like a silver bell. It was pleasant to hear but it was also ear-piercing. Linglong did not realize that the corner of her mouth was also smiling.

At this time, she saw a pair of silky flowerpot soles stopping in front of her. Linglong raised her head slightly and saw a thickened loose flower mist pleated skirt with a jade green smoke shirt and an unfriendly face.

Concubine Heshu?

Concubine Heshu’s expression today wasn’t good. Her usual arrogance had long since disappeared. She even looked a little trembling. She stood beside Linglong and was about to say something. Coincidentally, the Empress’ Supervisor Huang Quan came to deliver a message. Linglong was helpless and could only walk inside.

Leaving He Shufei standing on the spot in disappointment, she was like a big tree with its crown cut off today.

Linglong turned around and saw Lan Sou Yu. Lan Sou Yu walked in front of He Shu Fei. The two of them did not know what to say, but suddenly, Lan Sou Yu left with a whisk of her sleeve.

The imperial concubines in Kunde Palace had already arrived in every palace. They were completely unaware of the strange atmosphere. They were very good at painting and dressing. They were drenched in the fragrant breeze as they walked. It was as if the room had exploded with every word they said.

Linglong was recruited into the inner hall alone. Ji Zhuhua had just finished a sip of ginseng tea. He looked at Linglong and said, “Coming?”

Linglong nodded, “Your concubine is here.”

“I remember you said yesterday that you wouldn’t disappoint me today?” Ji Zhuhua suddenly placed the teacup on the table and stared coldly at her. Linglong did not dare to raise her eyes. She just lowered her head and said, “Yes, this concubine will definitely do this.”

“There are some people who can’t be kept. This palace is also doing this for you. I’ve told you so much about superiority and contending for favor. It’s nothing more than doing this.” Ji Zhuhua said as he stroked the table with his hand. Linglong still didn’t dare to raise her head. She only heard the golden armor cut across the table like a knife cutting through her skin. It was cold and fierce.

“This concubine knows.” Linglong nodded repeatedly. The sound of scratching the table stopped. Ji Zhuhua waved his hand and said, “It’s good that you know. The Emperor will also come over later. This palace will be waiting to see your performance. I believe the Emperor is also waiting to see your performance. After all, you are also cooperating in this matter. Take care of it yourself.”

Linglong’s heart was like a thunder drum, but there was no other way. She could only nod her head.

“Go.” Ji Zhuhua took the mouthwash and brought it over …

Linglong walked out. Outside, there was still a swallow of oriole voices. She didn’t know if these people really thought that they were playing around or if they had already seen through it. However, they were using this kind of atmosphere to cover up their killing intent.

“Your Majesty has arrived-” Eunuch Lu’s people hadn’t even arrived yet. Although it was difficult, they could tell that his aura was extraordinary.

As he spoke, the Emperor had already walked in with vigorous steps.

“Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!” The concubines quickly knelt on the ground, leaving behind a narrow path. Hui Qi walked over from the middle, his footsteps seemingly stopping in front of Linglong, but perhaps it was Linglong’s mentality. Hui Qi sat in the middle of the room where the Empress used to sit. Then, he waved the South Pearl in his hand in the air, “Get up.”

Only then did the concubines stand up, all of them congealing like corn beauties after the storm had stopped.

The Yingge Yanyu from earlier had all disappeared, and it had completely disappeared.

Only then did the Empress walk out of the rear hall and looked at Hui Qi and bowed, “Your Majesty, please forgive me for my loss in welcoming the Sacred Vehicle.”

“Get up.” Huiqi’s tone was still as concise as ever, and Ji Zhuhua stood up.

Huiqi nodded. Eunuch Lu had already brought the chairs over. The concubines had all sat down after they had been accused. There was a huge open space in the middle. There was also an earth dragon burning slightly in the middle. The flames were crackling. Only then did everyone feel the strange atmosphere, and no one dared to joke.

Ji Zhu Hua nodded slightly. Hui Qi asked, “Apart from the official girls below the sixth rank and picking girls, have all the concubines of He Palace arrived?”

Supervisor Li Huang Quan had already secretly paid attention and nodded, “Your Majesty, it’s time to return.”

Huiqi said coldly, “It’s good that we’re here. That matter should have a bright future. Today, I want to see which bold woman dares to do such a thing.”

His tone was solemn, and no one dared to raise their heads. Only then did they understand that the interrogation would begin on the 29th day of the New Year.