Descending Phoenix- To be Emperor - C310

Sure enough, she knew of Shen Youhuang’s weakness. When she mentioned that Shen Lingjue was still alive, even if he had thousands of metres of flames in his heart, it would still be extinguished.

Shen Youhuang’s face turned cold: There’s actually someone in the imperial harem who’s mentioned this to you?

Duan Huayin laughed, “Hua Yin heard about it from the young eunuch when I went to Chen Ming Palace to invite the imperial concubine.”

Since she had extinguished Shen Youhuang’s flames, she naturally could not anger him to death, and let Shen Youhuang think that she was secretly inquiring about the affairs of the Great Yue Kingdom.

The Imperial Concubine and Shen Youhuang were originally opposites of each other, so it was reasonable that the people from Chen Ming Palace were discussing the matters from the previous dynasty. Therefore, Shen Youhuang could not blame Duan Huayin for having good hearing, right?

Shen Youhuang’s expression darkened again. Even though he had already prepared a path of death for Shen Lingjue, when he saw the strange expression that flashed across Duan Huayin’s eyes, he still felt an inexplicable wave of jealousy and hatred.

In his heart, he was already standing in the middle of the jungle, but the smile on his face was still as warm as jade: “Looks like the Princess is really concerned about the safety of King Yu?”

How could Duan Huayin not understand the bitterness behind Shen Youhuang’s words? He hurriedly turned and said, “I only heard someone casually mutter it, and I recalled how King Yu and Princess Wangfei showed mercy to my brother. I felt that King Yu’s survival should be a joyous matter, so my prince should not misunderstand …”

Seeing her quickly explain, Shen Youhuang smiled in satisfaction, and picked up the cape on the ground and covered her with it.

“Princess’ heart is a relationship between two nations, so it is understandable for her to concern herself with King Yu and Princess Hua-Yang. But right now, the King Yu has been implicated with the crime of conspiracy to kill. Princess is a smart person, she should know the principle of taking advantage of the situation to avoid offending people. ”

“Yes, Hua Yin will remember your warning.” Duan Huayin seemed to be slightly frightened, trembling as he bid his farewells to Shen Youhuang.

When she turned around, she tightly pressed the dance book to her chest and treasured it as if she had lost it. She didn’t bother to fasten the belt on her cloak as she hastily returned to Yi Xiang Palace.

That night, Imperial Concubine Su couldn’t sleep soundly. When she thought of how someone had died in the water at Fanghua Palace, although the matter hadn’t caused much of a disturbance, the truth should still be explained to the empress dowager and the emperor.

However, she knew that the truth involved Shen Youhuang, so she became even more anxious.

When it was early in the morning and the sky was still dark, brother Shangguan Jin took advantage of the patrolling time to come greet them. It was also because he heard that the imperial concubine had gotten angry yesterday and caused her to become unstable, that he came to visit.

Feng Ningyan and the palace maids helped the imperial concubine get up, but the imperial concubine was not in a good mood. After roughly packing up, she called for Shangguan Jin.

Shangguan Jin walked in and bowed politely. Since the imperial concubine had given him a seat, he did not dare to sit, but stood and said: “Imperial Noble Concubine is haggard, could it be that you slept poorly last night?”

The imperial concubine shook her head weakly, “Yesterday at Merlin, I was disturbed by the palace maids. I was worried about what had happened a few days ago at the Qianyuan Palace. How could I sleep well?”

Shangguan Jin felt extremely guilty, and kept blaming himself, “It is this subject’s incompetence in investigating the case that has caused the Empress to worry. After this official has inspected this Class One, he shall investigate the case with Zhuang Shaoqing. Please be at ease, Your Highness.

Just then, Feng Ningyan saw that Shangguan Jin was being restrained, and the imperial concubine was also feeling uneasy, she took a cup of tea and said: “Master Shangguan has patrolling here, I think he’s thirsty, let’s sit and have a cup of tea.”

“Thank you, Miss Lian Yi.” Shangguan Jin looked at the tea that was placed in front of him, then set down the rules and sat down to take a sip.

He glanced at Feng Ningyan and praised, “With Lady Lian Yi, a capable and astute person by your side, the Imperial Concubine would be able to save a lot of trouble. Previously, I didn’t notice that Miss Lian Yi was calm in the face of such a situation, so it seems like there’s something wrong with the investigation. ”

Hearing that, Feng Ningyan felt weak in his heart, and looked at the imperial concubine.

The imperial concubine laughed as she received the cup of tea and took a sip as well. She moistened her throat and said, “Brother, you are right. This Lian Yi is not as he was before …”

Shangguan Jin looked around, only to see a palace maid attending to him, making him feel that the situation was different from the past.

“Why is it that Lian Yi is the only one to attend to me, and the few people who were by my side a few days ago?”

“Brother, after what happened yesterday, do you not know that I have a spy?” The imperial concubine stood up and walked in front of Shangguan Jin, saying in a low voice, “The empress dowager is suspicious too. I’m afraid Shen Youhuang has quite a few spies in the imperial harem, so the rumors yesterday might have been his doing. “Therefore, I must find out who these spies are as soon as possible. Otherwise, I won’t be able to rest at ease while eating and sleeping. I’ll have to trouble you, elder brother …”

Shangguan Jin quickly got up: “The Empress knows me, if you were to ask for a messenger, I will not hesitate, but the empress dowager’s palace is full of concubines and palace maids, if there is to be a spy, I do not know how to proceed. I hope the Empress can give me some pointers. ”

The imperial concubine looked at Feng Ningyan and asked: “Lian Yi, now that the clues from Fang Hua Palace have been cut off, what good idea do you have?”

After going back last night, Feng Ningyan had planned to tell the imperial concubine about it this morning, but since there was no one else around, she decided to close all the windows and return to the imperial concubine’s side, saying:

“Your servant has thought of a good way to find the traitor, and at the same time correct your imperial concubine’s name.”

“Quick, tell me about it.”

Feng Ningyan laughed: “The Empress’ body wasn’t feeling well yesterday, and did not have any problems with the Qianyuan Palace, so the Emperor should be awake by now, why don’t we make a trip to the Qianyuan Palace first.”

When the imperial concubine saw that she was being suspenseful, she knew that she had her reasons for going to Qianyuan Palace, so she immediately ordered someone to put on some makeup and walk out of Chen Ming Palace with Shangguan Jin accompanying her.

When he arrived at the Qianyuan Palace, Zhuang Duxing, who had received Shangguan Jin’s notice in advance, was already waiting for him at the palace entrance.

The Imperial Concubine brought Feng Ningyan, Zhuang Duxing and Shangguan Jin to the left and right, accompanied by Feng Ningyan, and walked into the Qianyuan Palace.

The emperor was about to enjoy his breakfast when he heard that the imperial concubine had arrived. He put down his chopsticks and smiled sinisterly as he waited for the imperial concubine to enter.

When the Imperial Consort saw that the Emperor’s complexion had improved, she felt relieved and sat down to accompany him for the meal.

However, Feng Ningyan had not seen the emperor for a long time. When he suddenly saw him, he felt that the emperor had aged a lot since before she left for the capital to fight in Ningnan County.

She felt no discomfort in her heart, thinking, if the prince were to see the emperor like this when he returned to the palace, he would probably feel sad.

Thinking about it, she hated Shen Youhuang even more. For the sake of sitting on the dragon throne, she didn’t even let a frail old man go.

After eating breakfast, the imperial concubine said that the air in the hall wasn’t good, so she supported the emperor and left the bedchamber, walking around outside the hall.

Zhuang Duxing, Shangguan Jin and Feng Ningyan stayed behind.

Feng Ningyan swept a glance through the bedchamber, and saw a light palace maid pulling out the candles that were burnt out last night, and replacing them with new ones. Her hands were efficient, and did not drop any tear at all.

She ordered the others to leave, leaving behind only the Palace Head’s servant.

Seeing that the two lords and the imperial concubine were standing right in front of her, the Palace Mistress couldn’t help but feel nervous. She trembled and didn’t dare to raise her head.

Feng Ningyan walked up and asked with a low voice: “What is your name?”

“Reporting to Big Sister Lian Yi, this servant’s name is Rui Er.” The palace maid hurriedly replied.

“Alright, Rui Er, let me ask you, have you always been in charge of these bedchamber’s lights?” Feng Ningyan asked indifferently.