The First Empress - Chapter 90

Chapter 90 Ultimate Yellow Bird
Over the past few days, Chen Chongyi’s face had become even more pale and skinny. She didn’t say anything. Every night, she would howl like a wolf. Everyone was used to it. Naturally, they would turn a blind eye to her.

Linglong was worried that Chen Chongyi would lose if she went back alone. She could only patiently put Chen Chongyi in her own room to take care of her. Linglong also knew that it wasn’t a long-term plan, but Chen Chongyi kept her mouth shut. Linglong couldn’t find out the secret from her mouth.

In the evening, Linglong ate dinner and went to Chen Chongyi’s side. “Elder sister, do you still want to hold on until today?”

Chen Chongyi’s expression changed like a color palette. “I… Sister, don’t you know? It’s just that I didn’t see who she was. Secondly, I don’t know what exactly happened when she arrived at the Treasure Storage House. If she were to bite back, wouldn’t it be difficult for me to ride a tiger?” Chen Chongyi was also filled with worry. She was sure who she saw, but she did not hear clearly what this person had obtained from the Treasure Pavilion’s father-in-law. Therefore, even if she was filled with worry, she did not dare to speak rashly.

In addition, Chen Chongyi also understood that Lan Sou Yu had a complicated relationship. Even if Lan Sou Yu stole the treasures in the Treasure Pavilion, the Emperor would still throw a mouse at Lan Sou Yu. It was only because of Lan Sou Yu’s father, the high-ranking Minister.

Chen Chongyi had been in the harem for so long. Naturally, she knew that there were countless things that could wipe away thousands and thousands of lines of tears without following Jun En Duan’s example. In order to protect herself, she could only talk nonsense, or pretend that she was running into evil, which made Linglong in a dilemma. If he wanted to help Chen Chongyi, there was no evidence, and if he didn’t help Chen Chongyi, it was obvious that Chen Chongyi was already in danger.

“Think about it. Whenever you remember, just let me know.” Linglong was a little lacking in interest. Chen Chongyi actually didn’t believe her. She never expected Chen Chongyi’s sincerity. Linglong felt very sour in her heart. The hearts of the people in the palace were like the palace walls of Zihua Palace, layer after layer.

Chen Chongyi was also filled with resentment. “Little sister, I really didn’t see it clearly. Otherwise, I would definitely tell my little sister.”

“I guarantee that you don’t have any intentions. You know it yourself.” Linglong did not answer this question directly. She also knew that she had done her utmost to help someone. She had already reached a very generous level. Since others knew that she did not want to help her out of the mudfoot trap, why did she have to worry about others?

“I know. This isn’t a place to stay for long. You can go back tomorrow.” Linglong did not have any tonal fluctuations.

Chen Chongyi was shocked. She frowned slightly and her cheeks were pale. “Sister, are you chasing me away?”

“That’s not what I meant.” Linglong picked up the wick of the lamp, and the room suddenly lit up a lot.

“Then, is little sister not going to help big sister?” Chen Chongyi’s expression was as miserable as a piece of rice paper.

Linglong frowned as she looked at Chen Chongyi. “First, big sister doesn’t need anyone to interfere. Second, big sister must be well-prepared to protect big sister. Why would little sister do such a terrible thing?” Linglong’s tone was a little sour.

Chen Chongyi couldn’t help but tear up. “It’s not that big sister doesn’t want to know everything, but the matter isn’t clear. When big sister has full confidence, she will naturally tell you.” It could be seen that Chen Chongyi was very anxious. She was referring to having such a friend in the inner courtyard of the Deep Palace. She did not want to lose this precious friendship because of this matter.

Linglong had risked her life to help her many times, and she understood.

“Alright then, little sister will be waiting.” Linglong still didn’t feel sad or happy.

“Are you letting me go?” Chen Chongyi asked again. She still felt that this place was the safest place. After all, it was so cool under a big tree that no one dared to act wildly in Yunluan Palace.

‘”Big Sister, think too much. Paulo can’t take good care of you alone in your palace. That person obviously doesn’t know that you saw him. Or even if he knew that you saw him, he knew that you would do so. Big Sister, you’re safe for the time being. I’m just worried about Princess Paulo, do you understand?”

Chen Chongyi woke up the dreamer and hurriedly stood up. “Then elder sister will go back first. Baoluo, my Baoluo …”

“If it’s not too late, then little sister won’t send big sister off.” Linglong nodded slightly and Chen Chongyi hurriedly returned to her palace.

Linglong watched as Chen Chongyi walked out. She couldn’t help but feel a little sad in her heart. Whether Chen Chongyi didn’t want to say it or not, it didn’t matter anymore. After all, this matter had nothing to do with her. It was already very good that she could help Chen Chongyi get here.

Chen Chongyi was also an old man in the palace who hadn’t seen the Sovereign King for many years, and Hua Luo had closed the door at dusk. There were many words that naturally couldn’t reach Huiqi’s ears. Chen Chongyi didn’t want the curve to complete the testimony, so she still needed to wait.

Linglong gave Chen Chongyi time, and she understood everything.

Linglong asked the time. Qin’er said that it was already the end of the day. Linglong felt tired and went to bed early.

I didn’t expect that Huiqi would flip through the exquisite green-haired token today. Not long after the carriage fell asleep, Eunuch Xiang Lu had already come over. “Your Majesty has arrived-”

Linglong hurriedly got up to welcome him. Huiqi had already arrived at the main hall of Yunluan Palace in three or two steps. After welcoming him, Huiqi saw that Linglong’s expression was not very good. He smiled and said, “Why is the long door closed and the bead curtains only hanging down? It seems that you have been in a bad mood recently, but why are you tired?”

Linglong naturally knew that no matter how uncomfortable she was, she didn’t dare to slack off in front of Huiqi at all. Thus, she smiled cunningly and said, “No, it’s just night. I just slept for a while and I don’t seem to be in a good mood.”

Hui Qi held Linglong’s hand and said, “That’s good. Go to the bedroom hall.”

Linglong blushed as she and Hui Qi entered the bedroom hall. Qin’er served tea and Eunuch Lu retreated as well.

There were two purposes for Huiqi’s trip. The first was that he had already asked, “How is Chen Chongyi? Did he say anything?”

“Looks like Big Sister Chen Chongyi is overly frightened. Every time she opens her mouth, she says that she has run into evil spirits. Your Majesty, do you really think there is a ghost in the inner court of the Deep Palace?” Linglong purposely asked. “Of course,” said Huiqi coldly. “There are undead souls in the inner courtyard of the Deep Palace. I’m sure you know about the Berserk Chamber and the Punishment Department. I don’t know how many vengeful souls will die every year.” The corners of Huiqi’s mouth twitched. These things were happening under his nose, and Huiqi was as calm as if he was saying, “Have you eaten yet?”

Linglong only felt her heart ache. Was it really that human life was inferior to grass?

“So the Emperor’s meaning is that there really is a ghost?” Linglong purposely smiled.

Huiqi stared at Linglong. “You know that Chen Chongyi saw something that she shouldn’t have seen. If she wants to talk nonsense, then just talk nonsense. I will naturally find out.”

“Your Majesty is wise. If there’s anything you can’t handle, Linglong will be waiting here for good news.” Linglong crawled along the pole and picked it up. Hui Qi was in a good mood and hugged Linglong. “To be honest, I didn’t come here today for Chen Chongyi, but for you. Do you know that?”

Linglong felt tired of it. She did not like to talk to the Emperor about the Phoenix Fallen Phoenix. It was just a fake story. She pretended to refuse to flatter him and said, “Your Majesty is so rude.”

“I like your shy and timid appearance. Come …”

After being overturned by the red waves overnight, Linglong felt as if her entire body was in a state of disarray. Her exhaustion after being entangled had all turned into a dream, but she still felt as if she could not recover her energy.

In the morning, the palace maids and eunuchs from the Emperor’s side came to the Cloud Phoenix Palace and combed Hui Qi’s hair.

The sun’s shadow was mottled, and it just so happened to shine a beam of light onto the exquisite cloud collapse. Hui Qi looked at the sleeping Linglong and felt that it was exceptionally beautiful, and the corner of his mouth contained a wisp of a clever smile like Yutan’s.

Then he paced to the outer hall, and Eunuch Lu brought a person to pay his respects to the Emperor.

Hui Qi took a look. Apart from Commander Jiang, this person was another capable person. He was the leader of the Dragon Taboo Commandant who had met Linglong several times outside the palace. Because the Dragon Taboo Lieutenant did not have a name. The Dragon Taboo Lieutenant was different from the Brocade Guard. The Brocade Guard and Yu Lin Lang were only walking in the inner courtyard of the Deep Palace. The Dragon Taboo Lieutenant was responsible for many things. Not only did he need to investigate the headless case, but his whereabouts were also uncertain. Every now and then, he had to observe the situation outside to find out the corrupt officials.

Therefore, they could only have identities, not names.

“This subordinate greets the Emperor. Long live.” Said the Dragon Taboo Commandant.

Huiqi waved his hand and said, “I know you’re the best. Tell me, what did you find out?”

The Dragon Taboo Lieutenant looked around. He did not know that this was Linglong’s bedroom. “This subordinate” could tell that the Dragon Taboo Lieutenant wanted to say something but stopped. Hui Qi knew that Linglong had not woken up yet. He nodded and said, “Just say it. There are no outsiders here.”

Only then did the Dragon Taboo Commandant say, “This subordinate has already done as His Majesty instructed. There are some things that I can’t explain clearly in a word. This subordinate will understand once I tell His Majesty what is important.”

Hui Qi looked at the Dragon Taboo Lieutenant and said, “You have earned my heart. You know what I need and what I don’t need. Reward me.”

Before he could tell the secret, the Dragon Taboo Commandant had already been rewarded.

However, Imperial Guard Long did not look happy. “Your Majesty, ever since the completion of the Treasure Pavilion, you have allowed this subordinate to sprinkle the ashes of ambergris along with the grass foam of goldfish grass on the second floor and above. I didn’t expect that this time, the ashes would help this subordinate find that snacker.”

Hui Qi’s heart calmed down a lot. “Just tell me who it is.”

“Your Majesty,” said the Dragon Forbidden Lieutenant, raising his head for the first time. His pair of flowing spring-like eyes stared straight into Hui Qi’s calm eyes. “As expected of the Emperor, it’s Lan Zhaoyuan, Lan Suiyu.” Hui Qi’s eyebrows trembled. He was the only one who could feel that kind of jump, and no one could see it.

“Is it true?” Hui Qi wasn’t doubting the efficiency of the Dragon Taboo Commandant, but he was slightly surprised. Could it be that even Lan Sou Yu knew that secret?