mesbooks Chapter 256 Candlestick
Chapter 256 Candlestick
"Ling Yunche, a guard in front of the emperor, dared to covet the Empress and even secretly help the Empress. Just these two things alone are enough to kill not only him but also his entire clan. Now it's just some physical pain. The emperor is kind-hearted after all..."
E Yinzhu said dissatisfiedly, "He's just a small guard, yet he dares to have such unreasonable expectations. He really overestimates his own abilities. The emperor has shown great mercy by not taking his life."
"...But if this continues, what will happen if the Empress and the Emperor have a conversation?
Thinking that the emperor sometimes even stayed overnight in Yikun Palace, E Yinzhu suddenly became worried again.
"If the Empress explains everything clearly to the Emperor, will the Emperor no longer blame her? Then wouldn't we..."
The queen's return to favor will inevitably affect her status in the palace.
Talk it out? If they could really talk it out, the emperor and empress wouldn't have become like this over the years.
Yan Wan thought to herself, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a sneer. She knew the Emperor and Ruyi too well. The conflicts and suspicions over the years had taken deep root in their hearts.
"Let alone Ruyi's words, just based on the emperor's suspicion, this matter will never be made public."
"After all, that handkerchief is a genuine product."
Yan Wan gently stroked her fingers, with a hint of cruelty in her eyes.
Even if the emperor destroyed the evidence presented by Maoqian for the sake of his reputation, what could he do?
The evidence was like a stone thrown into a lake. Although the lake seemed to have returned to calm, the ripples had already spread in people's hearts and could not cover up the fact that the two might have had an affair.
If there was no personal relationship, why would Ruyi promote a guard to the imperial court?
Why did Ling Yunche repeatedly risk his life to save her?
It's hard not to doubt his motives.
"The Emperor went to Yikun Palace just to torture Xiao Lingzi. If he wanted to completely alienate the two of them, it wouldn't be difficult."
Having said this, Eyinzhu completely woke up, and her eyes suddenly lit up, as if she saw a great opportunity.
She quickly asked, "But please give me some advice, Your Majesty."
"What if he dies accidentally? Or what if the Emperor wants him dead?"
Yan Wan uttered these words softly. Her voice was very light, but it seemed to carry an invisible power.
This sentence was like a bombshell, exploding in the air instantly.
E Yinzhu was stunned at first, then she suddenly realized, and a sinister smile appeared on her face.
She understood what Yan Wan meant. If Ling Yunche died, the relationship between Ruyi and the emperor would be even more difficult to repair.
This seemingly simple "accident" may become the key blow that completely destroys the relationship between the emperor and the empress.
Late at night, Yiku Palace was immersed in silence.
The dim candlelight flickered in the air, and the weak flame seemed to be struggling to illuminate the dark palace.
The flickering candlelight illuminated the vague objects in the hall, casting a hazy shadow over everything around. Faintly, one could see the bed curtains swaying gently, their rhythm carrying a secret rhythm.
It took a long time for the tent to return to calm.
The emperor was breathing heavily, and he raised his hand slightly, signaling the people waiting outside to bring in some things to wash up.
Soon, a group of eunuchs and palace maids came in carefully carrying basins, towels and other toiletries.
After everyone had left, the emperor went back to bed.
Ruyi lay numbly on the bed, her eyes staring blankly upwards, tears silently streaming from the corners of her eyes. The tears slid down her cheeks and dripped onto the pillow, soaking it all.
Her body was motionless, as if she had lost all her strength, only her slightly trembling fingers revealed the turmoil in her heart.
Her hands tightly grasped the quilt, her fingers turning white from the force, and the delicate patterns on the quilt were slightly deformed in her hands. In this way, she tried to save a little of her shattered dignity.
"Your Majesty, is this to torture me or Ling Yunche?"
Ruyi murmured softly, her voice filled with endless sadness and helplessness.
The emperor hasn't set foot in the Yiku Palace for over a year, but now he comes in again and does this with her. Is it just to vent his anger?
"Queen, Ling Yunche is dead."
A warning sounded in my ears.
The emperor lay on one side with a smug smile on his face, looking at his masterpiece, feeling very happy.
He looked at Ruyi's painful expression and felt that he had finally gotten rid of his anger.
The more pain Ruyi suffered, the happier it was for him.
He would never allow anyone who betrayed him to live in peace.
Ruyi snorted coldly, slowly raised her hand, and wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve.
Then, she turned over and lay on her side without hesitation, with her back facing the emperor. At this moment, she didn't want to look at the emperor again.
Seeing her like this, the emperor's desire to control instantly came back.
His face darkened slightly, and he stretched out his hand forcefully, forcing Ruyi's body over. The action was not gentle at all, but carried an irresistible force.
He tightly grasped Ruyi's shoulders, forcing her to lie flat on her back and face his gaze. Ruyi instinctively struggled, twisting her body in an attempt to break free from the emperor's restraints.
However, there was a huge difference in strength between men and women, and her struggle seemed so powerless in front of the emperor.
"Your Majesty, you humiliate me like this every day. What do you want?"
Ruyi gritted her teeth and spoke word by word, her voice trembling with anger.
"If this is not enough, you can just depose me and choose a new queen!"
She had had enough of this kind of life.
He was like a ruthless executioner, mercilessly destroying everything she cherished, leaving her naked in the world, suffering endless humiliation and pain without any cover.
Rather than this, it would be more satisfying to just kill her.
The emperor admired Ruyi's expression of shame and anger with a dim gaze. The dim light added a bit of weird atmosphere to the scene.
Then, he raised one hand to touch Ruyi's face, the movement was slow and full of aggression. From eyebrows to cheeks, his fingers gently stroked her skin, feeling her warmth and trembling.
Finally, he lifted her chin gently, and the touch made Ruyi feel nauseous and disgusted.
He forced her to look up at him. He wanted to see the submission and pain in her eyes. His face had an almost crazy expression, which looked particularly hideous in the dim light.
"You are my queen. How can it be considered a humiliation for me to live with my own queen?"
"I won't hit you or scold you. I'll give you all the respect a queen deserves."
The Emperor continued, his voice echoing in the silent room.
"You've contradicted me several times and failed to fulfill the duties of a queen, but I have no intention of deposing you. On days like this, I can wave my hand and tens of thousands of women will be willing to replace you..."
After he said that, he turned his head and looked Ruyi up and down, as if he was examining an object.
"Hmph, Queen, you should be thankful that thanks to me, you can rest easy on the throne. Thanks to me, the Ulanara family can inherit the title and live a life richer than countless other Eight Banners descendants. You should thank me..."
"I've given you so much, you should be grateful. Don't be ungrateful."
A hint of fierceness flashed in the eyes hidden under the long eyelashes, and then a smile appeared on his face.
It was too dark and he wanted to see the queen's face clearly.
He sat up again, glanced at Ruyi casually, and then spoke.
"Jinzhong, please send someone in to hold the candle. It's too dark and I can't sleep."