mesbooks Chapter 247 Betrayal
Chapter 247 Betrayal
When he said this, it was obvious that he not only decided to spare Maoqian's life, but also agreed with Yanwan's proposal just now.
The emperor felt mixed emotions at the moment, and he couldn't help but fear that if this matter had not been discovered, many shameful things would have happened secretly in his harem.
"Your Majesty is wise, Maoqian, why don't you thank him for his grace? After three years, if you wish to remarry, I will personally find you a good family..."
Yanwan smiled happily, and she quickly reminded Maoqian, with a hint of joy in her eyes.
She was also happy for Maoqian.
When Maoqian heard this, tears instantly filled her eyes. She looked at Yanwan, then at the emperor, her lips trembling slightly with excitement.
Then she kowtowed repeatedly, hitting her forehead hard on the ground, making a "bang bang" sound.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Your Majesty..."
Her voice was almost choked.
Because she never thought that one day she would really be able to get rid of Ling Yunche.
She thought that she had to deal with Ling Yunche, a stinky stone in the toilet that could never be warmed up, and that she would live her whole life in confusion.
Unexpectedly, thanks to the Imperial Concubine Ling, the days ahead, whether I live a good life alone or find a good husband, will be more comfortable than now.
"Okay, all of you go down, I want to be quiet for a while..."
The emperor frowned, rubbed his forehead and said helplessly.
He just felt his head buzzing, all kinds of thoughts intertwined together, giving him a headache.
Today's series of events have exhausted him, and he wants to be quiet.
"Yes, the concubine is retiring."
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After everyone in the hall had left, the emperor stared at the seat where Ruyi had sat in a daze.
Concubine Ling's suggestion was indeed good, but if Ling Yunche was allowed to die like this, it would not be able to relieve the hatred in his heart.
I have to torture him a lot before I can feel relieved.
Jinzhong had been carefully observing the emperor's expression. Seeing this, he quickly and skillfully handed over a bowl of carefully prepared mint water to cool down the summer heat, and with a smile on his face, he advised.
"Your Majesty, the sun is scorching hot, and the weather is very sweltering, making it easy to get irritated. If you're feeling the heat, try some freshly made mint water from the kitchen to cool you down and soothe your nerves. When you're done, I'll take care of your afternoon nap so you can rest and recuperate."
The emperor frowned slightly, with a lingering look of annoyance, but he still took the small cup.
He picked up the spoon and gently stirred the sugar water in the bowl. He saw the lotus seeds, mung beans and other ingredients rolling gently with the stirring of the spoon.
The food and the beauty were fine, but at the moment, he had no intention of enjoying them.
He just stirred the spoon mechanically, looking at the contents of the bowl with somewhat empty eyes, but his thoughts had already drifted away.
"Jinzhong, if someone suddenly tries to steal something that belongs to you, what will you do?"
The emperor suddenly asked.
Jinzhong's mouth curled up slightly when he heard this.
This is the right person to ask. He is an expert on how to deal with Ling Yunche.
"If I were a slave, I would make this person's life a living hell."
Jinzhong spoke through gritted teeth, his usually flattering voice now taking on a rare fierceness. His eyes, hidden beneath his hat, were fierce and venomous, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment.
"You've always been clever, so I'm sure you've figured out something, right?"
The emperor said calmly, with a hint of ambiguity in his words.
That person must be made to pay a heavy price to vent his hatred.
Jinzhong is the person closest to him, and he can only feel at ease if he leaves this matter to him.
"I dare not, but I am devoted to serving the emperor. I am used to the dirty things in the harem and know how to deal with those people. If the emperor needs me, I am willing to share the burden with him."
Jinzhong was very sensible. He realized the emperor's intention and hurried forward to ask for instructions, while also expressing his loyalty.
"I hate betrayal the most in my life."
"You must immediately return to the Forbidden City and deal with Ling Yunche properly. Use your own methods. Remember, you must make him suffer a fate worse than death..."
After saying this, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his lips, but that smile did not make people feel the slightest warmth, only a deep chill.
As much as he loved Ruyi in the past, he hates her now.
All the feelings he had for her, the gentle love and deep attachment, now turned into hatred like poisonous arrows and bit back at Ruyi.
In the past, he tolerated her because of their old relationship and because she had lost her children several times. But now, she has lost all her patience with him.
Since she couldn't stand the loneliness in the palace and chose to betray him, don't blame him for being cold-blooded and ignoring his affection over the years.
"Your Majesty, I will obey your order. Don't worry, he is ignorant of his own limitations and dares to touch your things. I will make him suffer terribly..."
Jinzhong curled the corners of his lips, lowered his head as he spoke, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
He waited for many years and finally got his wish.
As he stepped over the threshold, Jinzhong's slightly bent waist instantly straightened up, and he stood in front of the door like a pine or cypress.
He took a deep breath, a smug look on his face, his plump lips slightly curled up, and his smile contained a terrifying cruelty.
Standing there, a sinister aura emanated from his entire body.
"I have an errand to go back to the palace. Please serve the emperor well..."
Jinzhong raised his chin and shouted orders to the young eunuchs around him.
After saying this, he strode away with several guards. He had an upright posture, majestic movements, and walked with the wind. His momentum seemed to overwhelm everything around him.
He looked full of vigor and vitality. His demeanor and behavior were like a handsome prince who had just won a victory and received a reward from the emperor. He exuded an air of arrogance.
As soon as Jinzhong left, the emperor felt that his annoyance was still there. He sat on the chair, pondered for a moment, and then asked someone to bring Yu Hu.
Yu Hu had been in the palace for many years. He was an old servant left by his biological mother. He had always been loyal to the royal family and was a cautious and reliable person.
In the emperor's mind, apart from Jinzhong, the eunuch who was good at guessing his thoughts and had many tricks up his sleeve, he could only entrust Yu Hu to do such a thing with confidence.
"Yuhu, the Queen is very unruly,"
The emperor frowned.
"Go and thoroughly investigate her relationship with Ling Yunche. Have they ever done anything beyond what's between a queen and a guard..."
He didn't believe it.
I don't believe it's just that Ling Yunche has a one-sided crush on Ruyi.
The emperor sat there, his hands tightly gripping the armrests of the chair, his fingers turning white from the force, waiting for Yu Hu's response.
Upon hearing this, Yu Hu was shocked and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.
The Empress usually appeared to be a very peaceful person, remaining calm and composed within the palace, never conflicted with the world. Aside from the incident where she had previously sent clothes to the Thirteenth Prince without the Emperor's knowledge, she had spent her days in the Yikun Palace, rarely participating in the intrigues within the palace.
Now, such an unexpected thing would happen in this palace.
"I'll do it right away and investigate the whole thing thoroughly..."
Yu Hu quickly came to his senses, bowed respectfully to the emperor, and then quietly left the inner hall.
The emperor was the only one left in her inner hall. He sat there, looking ahead with a somewhat empty look in his eyes, thinking over and over again about Ruyi's actions.
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"Mao Qian thanks the Imperial Concubine for saving her life,"
Mao Qian's face was full of gratitude, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.
"If it weren't for the Empress's rescue, Mao Qian would have been dragged down by Ling Yunche..."
Maoqian followed Yanwan all the way to her bedroom. Her mind was a little dazed along the way, and when she came to her senses, she was already in tears.
Yanwan's face showed a rare serious expression, with a hint of concern in her eyes. She slowly approached Maoqian and carefully helped Maoqian up.
She looked into Maoqian's eyes and spoke clearly word by word.
"All of this is your good fortune. If you hadn't been so attentive and noticed those clues, how would I have known about this? You are from the Bordered Yellow Banner, a noble family, and you deserve a better life. It's a pity that you have no family to support you. You are isolated and helpless in this palace, which is why others took advantage of you and caused you to suffer so much injustice..."
As she spoke, she raised her hand to smooth the slightly messy hair on the face of this poor woman and smiled softly.
"Now that Ling Yunche has died in the line of duty, you no longer have to be bound by that painful marriage. After three years, you can either remarry, find a good family, and live a happy life again, or live alone and freely. It's all up to you..."
As Yanwan said these words, there was warmth in her eyes, a tenderness that came from the heart.
She was filled with relief as she watched Maoqian break free from her restraints and run towards freedom.
She could empathize with Mao Qian's experience. She seemed to see herself in Mao Qian's past life, the self who struggled and suffered hardships in the palace.