The First Empress - Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Change Danger Into Safety
Linglong’s hand that was holding the broom trembled slightly. “This servant is ugly, so it’s not convenient to face His Highness. Your Highness …” She pleaded bitterly. Only now did Linglong truly know that she was scared. If she was discovered at this time, wouldn’t she be unable to bear it? However, he was only a maidservant. Even if he was discovered, he would only be scolding him. He wouldn’t be able to hurt the killer, right?

“This king wants you to turn around!” Hui Ye pulled out a treasured sword from the corner to ward off evil spirits.

‘”Your Highness, Your Highness, Seventh Prince is really ugly” Linglong was afraid. That fear was something she could feel directly. There was an invisible killing intent slowly approaching her. That kind of fear was like a pair of hands in the darkness slowly grabbing Linglong’s throat.

Just as Linglong was about to think of a way to escape her burning cold eyes, she suddenly heard someone from the Fragrance Pavilion walk in.

The man lowered his eyebrows and did not dare to raise his head–“Your Highness, you have already escaped. According to His Highness’ wishes, you have already arranged for the machetemen. At most, three or four li, at least two or three li, he will definitely die silently.”

Hui Ye nodded. Just as she was about to speak, Linglong walked down another staircase. Hui Ye frowned and said, “Find that green-clothed maidservant for me.”

There was no green-clothed woman who had already escaped.

Linglong only felt her back was covered in white sweat. This feeling was too terrifying. Only then did she feel her hands and feet go limp. She had also listened to what she had just said. She had also memorized a rough idea of the chessboard just now. Now, as long as she could walk out, she would basically understand.

The so-called machetemen were naturally arranged for Minister Lan. This was called plotting against Impermanence. He wanted to get rid of Minister Lan completely because of this matter. Because he also knew that if Minister Lan was still alive, his status would definitely be affected. If he did not keep his mouth shut and revealed the relationship between the two of them, wouldn’t the Seventh Prince’s Manor immediately suffer a series of calamities?

Thus …

Linglong clenched her fists and trotted all the way to the gate. It was already in chaos. Everyone was looking for a maidservant in green. How quick-witted was Linglong? She had already changed into a maidservant’s pink clothes before she came out.

In less than a cup of tea, Linglong had already grasped the information.

Seeing Linglong leave, the Dragon Forbidden Commandant hurriedly greeted her.

“Your Excellency, this place is not suitable for you to stay here for long. The Seven Kings have stopped you quietly. You’ve been tricked!” Linglong spat out everything she had heard and seen, but she didn’t say anything about the Seven Kings playing chess alone. The captain was shocked. “But this subordinate has been searching the city, and not a single person has walked out. Besides, Minister Lan’s appearance is so sharp-mouthed, how could he run out?”

Linglong smiled embarrassedly. “Master is wrong again. If you want to escape, there are many ways.”

Although Imperial Guard Long trusted Linglong’s judgement, she still wanted to hear Linglong’s opinion. Linglong’s voice was a little hoarse because of the shock just now. “This palace can just say two things. This is a cunning rabbit cave. If Minister Lan dug a tunnel, wouldn’t it be possible to leave the city in broad daylight?”

Hearing this, the Dragon Taboo Lieutenant patted his forehead and said, “Yes! Your Highness is so wise, this subordinate was almost deceived.”

‘”Also–” Linglong continued, “If you want to change your appearance, you can still go out! The folk have disguise techniques, and I’m sure the lord knows that there are no criminals who are still dressed like they used to be when they escaped!”

“Your Highness is so wise, this subordinate is beyond my reach!” Imperial Guard Long was a little scared. If that was the case, then he was really staring at the wrong place.

Linglong pursed her lips and continued, “If I bribed the coroner, I can still leave the city openly.”

Imperial Guard Long naturally knew that every day, two dead people would be pulled out of the yamen prison and sent to the mass grave. If he were to mix with the dead, he could still walk out of the yamen prison.

“Goodbye, Your Highness. This subordinate understands.” Imperial Guard Long couldn’t help but be anxious. He repeatedly gathered his troops and said, “Follow me out of the city with half of my troops.”

Linglong was relieved when she saw the five-flower horses leave the city neatly. No matter what, she had to let them catch Minister Lan.

“Miss, you really don’t want to die!” Qin’er couldn’t help but reproach her and exchange clothes with Linglong.

Linglong was also a little embarrassed, causing this girl to be worried. She smiled repeatedly and said, “Don’t worry, I won’t abandon you in the future. Don’t worry.”

After changing clothes in the sedan chair, Qin’er looked at the long street in front of her. Imperial Guard Long had already walked seven or eight times. The sedan chair had finally moved from one end to the other. “Fortunately, it’s about to return to the palace.”

Linglong looked at the sky. It was already noon. Fortunately, she had made a difference today. Otherwise, she would have been blamed for returning to the palace.

Zi Hua City was far away. Ling Long looked at the scenery behind her. She estimated that she would not leave the palace for the rest of her life. The spring grass behind her was bright and beautiful as she swept her cigarette. The palace in front of her was bright and bright. Forming a special contrast, Linglong slightly closed her eyes, and then the sedan chair entered Zi Hua City.

The sedan chair in green mud was like an ant, bumping about. Inside the huge palace wall, the sedan chair looked so tiny, so tiny that it almost made people feel a little embarrassed.

After Linglong arrived in Yunluan Palace, she hurriedly went to the Emperor’s Ganhe Palace to pay her respects, and then went to the Empress’ Kunde Palace to pay her respects. Only then did the dust settle.

Who knew that the Empress did not say anything, but the concubines on the side were complaining, especially the Ningguta clan and Ning Yanliu. The two of them actually sang the same song, completely ignoring Linglong.

“It can be seen that it’s the Fallen Star of the Fox Charm Lord. It’s clearly two days, but you see, it’s already noon on the third day.” Ning Guta said sarcastically.

Ning Yanliu was even more sour. “Your Highness doesn’t know. I heard that the children of the Academy have read a lot of the Four Books and Five Classics.”

“There’s nothing wrong with reading too many books!” Madam Ningguta covered her lips and smiled, “It’s not good to just misread the brain. If you can’t figure out the difference between three and two, you’ll inevitably be laughed at!” The Ningguta clan did not know if it was because they could not eat grapes and said that grapes were sour or because they were insane, but they actually dared to slander Linglong like this.

“What are you talking about?” Behind him was Empress Ji Zhuhua’s voice, which could tell that Ji Zhuhua was very unhappy.

The Ningguta clan and Ning Yanliu hurriedly turned around and said, “This concubine is discussing with the Ningguta clan about reading the Ten Thousand Scrolls.”

Ji Zhuhua had already heard this and said coldly, “Reading is for the sake of reason, but this palace finds that sometimes reading is useless, isn’t it?”

The Ningguta clan hurriedly knelt down and said, “Your concubine has not read much. There are some things that I do not understand. I was led astray!” As she spoke, she glanced at Ning Yanliu. Ning Yanliu also knelt down and said, “This concubine, this concubine is also a scholar …”

“Since you don’t read much, you should go back early and read more. I don’t like to make rumors and slander you the most. It won’t be the next time.” Ji Zhu Hua seemed to be calm, and even the smile on his lips was so calm. However, Ning Guta and Ning Yanliu knew that if there was another time, they would definitely not let him off lightly.

It was disheartening to see him walk far away.

Ji Zhu Hua walked to Ling Long’s side and said, “You are also good-natured. Have you suffered a lot from this fragmentary energy?”

Linglong smiled and bowed. “This concubine is like an autumn breeze. I have never heard of her before.”

“That’s naturally good. This palace knows that this palace has a good eye. How can those people compare to you?” As Ji Zhuhua spoke, he walked in front of her and said, “Go to your Yunluan Palace. This palace still has something to say to you.”

When she greeted him earlier, she naturally didn’t have time to say anything. Linglong knew that the Empress would come later, so she slowly walked and waited. She didn’t expect the Empress to move so quickly.

The two of them arrived in Yunluan Palace in a while. Linglong was afraid that Qin’er would say something that she shouldn’t have said, so she asked Qin’er to go to the study. Li Sheng hurriedly served the dessert and tea.

The Empress narrowed her phoenix eyes and said, “The snacks you sent over are not bad. This palace has already seen them. The spring rolls and He He Su are still the same as in the past. They are exactly the same as what this palace remembers.” First, she praised the quality of the snacks, then she would ask the core of the question. Linglong did not say a word and waited.

Sure enough, Ji Zhuhua leisurely asked, “Did you meet the old shopkeeper?”

“Yes, I have. I sent the things prepared by the Empress and a golden saber. The old shopkeeper was flattered and insisted on giving the Empress a return gift, but I am not courteous. Now …” Linglong observed the Empress’s expression and saw that there was joy on her face. This kind of joy was unusual.

It was as if a piece of silver had suddenly descended from the sky and landed under your feet.

“Li Sheng, hurry up and bring over the gift prepared by the old shopkeeper.” Li Sheng quickly brought over the things that the old shopkeeper had given him.

Pei Lan, who was beside the Empress, caught it. Linglong observed Ji Zhuhua’s expression again. Ji Zhuhua personally took the item. He looked at the paint on it and sniffed the smell. Only then did he feel relieved and put the item beside him.

“You are a smart person. I thank you.” Ji Zhuhua nodded in admiration.

Linglong revealed a pair of flattered eyes, “Your Highness is overpraising me. How can I be smart or not? I’m just relying on Your Highness to teach me.”

Ji Zhuhua nodded his head. “With your compliments, I’m very happy. Don’t be afraid of anything in the future. I’ll support you from both sides. Look at you now. Even a sixth-grade beauty can bear it. Don’t be like this in the future.”

Linglong waited for this sentence. After hearing it, she clenched her fists and said, “Thank you, Your Highness.”

“The family doesn’t talk to each other. By the way, is the old shopkeeper in good spirits now?” The Empress changed the topic and nodded her head. “The old shopkeeper is strong and energetic, and I will tell her that she will take care of the gift.” After Linglong said what she had seen and heard, Ji Zhuhua nodded sincerely and praised him twice before leaving.

I don’t know what Ji Zhuhua said. The concubines of He Palace didn’t have any objections. They smiled happily when they saw Ling Long. Whether it was true feelings or fake feelings, Ling Long accepted them all, regardless of the number of traps and helplessness behind these smiles.

After dinner, Linglong’s heart was still beating wildly. She didn’t know what was going to happen.

Could it be that the Emperor already knew what the Empress had entrusted him with? Linglong Zhiyi was thinking of a solution. At this moment, the lights exploded and Linglong’s mood finally calmed down. She looked at the dark night outside, feeling both exhausted and terrified.

She was prepared to go to bed early, but she predicted that Hui Qi would definitely come tonight, and she might be coming soon.

Sure enough, he had guessed it all at once.

Outside the palace, Eunuch Lu dragged out the duck’s voice and cried, “Your Majesty has arrived.”

Linglong hurriedly arrived at the outer hall of Cloud Phoenix Hall. While leading the maids and servants outside to welcome her, she was still panicking and uneasy.

The bright yellow figure walked in silently. It was like a harmless wind. However, Linglong could feel a chill running through her body. “Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!” Linglong could only cope with everything unchanged. She even raised her head to look at Hui Qi’s expression.

Hui Qi’s expression didn’t look very good, and his dark face was filled with displeasure and impatience.

“How dare you!” Huiqi said coldly.

Linglong raised her head and saw that the beads on Hui Qi’s head were shaking non-stop, and she retreated in fear …