A Female King’s Love Story - Chapter 53

The Palace.

Qiao Qiao still had his brows locked together. His hand moved in the air, placing the brush and ink on top of the table. The brush and ink danced wildly on the Xuan paper, and no one knew what she was writing about.

He turned the pen around and put it down steadily. Then, Qiao Qiao continued to smile in satisfaction.

“Yingyue.” she whispered.

“Your majesty.” Yingyue kneeled on the ground unwillingly.

“I heard you’re looking for me?” Joe asked, still folding the piece of paper in his hand.

Your Imperial Majesty, why have you recently turned a blind eye to this servant? Furthermore, I’ve asked Xiyue to send some servants to do some minor things, such as the affairs of the imperial harem or any of the other eunuchs or maidservants. Ying Yue grumbled in dissatisfaction.

“You little girl.” Qiao Qiao still had a helpless smile on her face. She had indeed avoided meeting Yingyue for the past few days because she did not want to burden this innocent girl with too much burden from this unstable state of the imperial government. It was also for her own good that she was able to manage the chores in the imperial harem.

“Your majesty, before, the emperor really loved the care of servants. But now, why does the emperor seem like a completely different person …” Yingyue continued to complain.

“Yingyue, don’t be rude!” Xiyue walked in from outside the palace. After hearing Yingyue’s words, she sternly scolded her.

“Hmph, why are you able to stay close to the emperor and take care of him, I’ll be sent far away by you. Why are you able to do important things for the emperor? I want to do small things that anyone can do!” When Yingyue saw Xiyue walk over, she shouted at her unhappily.

“Pa ~!” Xiyue didn’t even have the time to put down her hand. She knew that she had an impulse to blame herself. She looked at the incredulous questioning look in Yingyue’s eyes and softly said, “You are getting more and more outrageous.”

“You!” Yingyue covered her face with her hands. Her eyes were filled with tears.

“Your majesty has no eyes, and you’re making such a ruckus in the palace. Your majesty, please punish me.” Xiyue called out in a fierce voice.

“Yingyue is rude, please punish me.” Yingyue restrained the tears in her eyes and knelt before Qiao Qiao. Then, without waiting for Qiao Qiao’s reply, she fiercely glared at Xiyue, got up, and ran out of the palace.

“Sigh, Yingyue!” “Your majesty, Yingyue doesn’t know her limits, please blame me, your majesty.”

“Get up. Yingyue is still a child, it’s normal that she doesn’t understand your actions. Quickly go and take a look at her.” Joe said slowly.

Xiyue nervously turned her head to look in the direction that Yingyue had left. She firmly bit her lips, silently blaming herself for the heavy slap just now.

“Yingyue will understand.” She slowly stood up and said to Qiao Qiao with a serious expression, “Your Majesty, your servant has already investigated the matter that you had me investigate. As for what Consort Ning said before she died, it is indeed true.”

The xuan paper in Qiao Qiao’s hand trembled. So what Ning Xin said was true. She had indeed broken up a pair of lovebirds. Then, what was the reason why he was so careful before he died?

“This woman is Ming Yuan. She was saved by her father, who was sold to be buried when Ning Fei went to the palace, and out of pity, Ming Yuan followed closely by her side. It is true that Ning Fei and Ming Yuan have been in love for a long time, and also because the emperor’s Na Fei separated the two of them, but it wasn’t the emperor that ordered General Ning to kill Ming Yuan, it was …” But General Ning was afraid that Ning Fei would disobey Ming Yuan’s orders, so he killed her out of anger. ” Xiyue said.

“He should hate me.” Qiao Qiao still lowered her eyes. It didn’t matter if Ming Yuan had been killed by her orders or not, she had died because of her. So, it was normal for Ning Xin to feel resentment.

“Your majesty, this is not your fault. Your majesty’s Consort Na was supposed to do this. It was Imperial Concubine Ning who did not know how to appreciate kindness. She dared to scheme and kill your majesty.” Xiyue consoled him.

Qiao Qiao’s lips were still pursed. It was no wonder that the current imperial court was in pieces. They were in their own government, and she, the Emperor, was unworthy of the Emperor’s past actions.

“Reporting to Your Majesty, Imperial Concubine Luo requests an audience.” A sound came from the door.

“Why is he here so late?” Joe mumbled to himself.

“If the emperor isn’t willing, then this servant will go inform the emperor that he’s resting now.” Seeing that Qiao Qiao was still impatient, Xiyue stood up and said.

“There’s no need. You can leave now and let him in.” Joe waved his hand.

“Yes.” Xiyue accepted the order.

“Wait a moment, send a reliable person to the Supreme Purity Palace in my place. I must personally deliver this person to the hands of the Art of Ending.” Qiao Qiao still handed the xuan paper back to Xiyue and carefully instructed.

“Yes.” Xiyue took the paper, wanted to speak, but hesitated. After thinking for a while, she finally opened her mouth. “Your majesty, the truth is, that day, Palace Head Qing Jue Palace …”

“This concubine pays her respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor, long live and long live the Emperor.” Luo Qinglun respectfully stood in the center of the hall. This bow interrupted Xiyue’s words.

Qiao Qiao still frowned. He didn’t know what Xiyue wanted to say, but Luo Qinglun was already there, so it would be inconvenient for him to say more.

“If Xiyue has something to say, we’ll talk about it another day. You can leave for now.” Qiao Qiao continued to speak to Xiyue.

“Yes.” Xiyue nodded and bit her lips. Although Yuanfei had concealed the matter of the Hall Master of the Qing Jue Palace risking his life to deliver the medicine, the Emperor should have known.

“My beloved concubine, please rise. May I know why my beloved concubine has come so late in the night?” Seeing that Xiyue had retreated, Qiao Qiao stood up to help Luo Qinglun up and softly said.

“Your majesty, chenqie is guilty. Please bestow punishment upon me!” Luo Qinglun knelt on the ground and said to Qiao Qiao who was on the verge of tears.

“My beloved concubine, please quickly wake up. I wonder what sort of crimes my beloved concubine has committed?” Qiao Qiao still had a face full of concern, but he secretly could not help but sneer. He did not know what kind of show Luo Qinglun would put on today.

Your Majesty, Your Concubine just found out that Consort Ning has done such an outrageous thing. The harem is under the control of your consort, and the reason why Your Majesty trusted your concubine to control the Phoenix Seal was because your consort failed to live up to the expectations of your majesty. I didn’t realize that Consort Ning was such a vile and despicable person that dared to harm your majesty. Luo Qinglun slowly stood up. Her words were correct and her look of self-blame was so delicate that it would cause others to love her.

If it wasn’t for Qiao still knowing his character, he would have been fooled by him.

“What are the words of a beloved concubine? She isn’t an immortal, so how could she predict the future in advance? Besides, not even I would have thought it would be him regarding the matter with Ning Fei.” Joe continued to comfort her.

“Does the emperor really not blame chenqie?” Luo Qinglun slowly raised her head. Her bright eyes were shining brightly as if she was sincerely praying for Qiao Qiao’s forgiveness.

Tsk tsk tsk, it’s a pity this guy wasn’t born to be an actor in the modern world.

“Of course not.” Qiao Qiao continued to comfort him.

“But the last time the emperor was assassinated, chenqie was still afraid. This time, the emperor was poisoned again, although the emperor is blessed by the heavens, a scoundrel has plotted to kill the emperor many times. How can chenqie not worry?” Luo Qinglun slowly lowered her head with worry in her eyes.

“I’m fine. I’ll let my beloved concubine worry about me.” Joe continued to smile.

“Seeing that the Emperor is unharmed, chenqie can finally let out a sigh of relief in her heart.” Luo Qinglun let out a light breath. “But Your Majesty, chenqie has a matter that I don’t know whether I should tell you or not.” He quietly raised his head, sized up Qiao Qiao’s still expression, and carefully spoke.