The Legitimate Daughter Empress - C232

Chapter 231 – His Bottom Line

“Master Leng, do you have time tomorrow night?” Qin Luofei asked.

When Leng Mu heard this, he was surprised. He turned around and looked at Qin Luofei.

“Yes.”

Leng Mu was looking forward to something in his heart.

“Come practice with me tomorrow night.”

When Qin Luofei saw Leng Mu’s disappointed expression earlier, she felt very upset in her heart. Although she knew she shouldn’t be so close to a man, she still couldn’t control herself.

“Alright.”

Leng Mu’s current mood was the same as Qin Luofei’s, even though he clearly knew that it was impossible, he still couldn’t help but inwardly.

“Then I’ll wait for you tomorrow night.” Qin Luofei emphasized once again.

Leng Mu turned and left.

“Miss, is it really good for you to do this? If the emperor finds out, it’ll be troublesome. ” Daffodil Daydream could not help but ask.

“I don’t know why I’m doing this either. I just want to follow the feeling in my heart.”

Qin Luofei knew that when she said that, Emperor Ming would definitely not come back to the Huishang Hall again for the next few days. Seeing Leng Mu’s gaze, she felt an indescribable pain in her heart. This was the only way to comfort him.

“But it would not be good if the emperor knew.”

“He won’t be here tomorrow night, no matter what.”

Qin Luofei was upset, she already told herself in her heart that she could not be moved by any man!

Qin Luofei walked up to the swing and asked Daihua to bring a book and read it. This was the kind of life that she wanted the most. She wanted to study alone.

It was very late at night. If it was in the past, the emperor would have already come to the Huishang Hall, but today, he was nowhere to be seen. She was more looking forward to tomorrow night’s sword practice with Leng Mu, while the Emperor Ming was already inside Jade Phoenix Hall, accompanying him.

The next day, after Emperor Ming left the Imperial Consort Yu, she was in a great mood as he went out to relax. Since she had entered the palace, she had not known much about the etiquette of the palace. Before, the emperor had doted on her, so she was free and unrestrained. But now, the one the emperor doted on was Imperial Concubine Qin. Adding on to the fact that she had offended Imperial Consort Leng two days ago, he would not let her off so easily.

“Miss, where are you going?” Xiao Qin followed behind Imperial Consort Yu and asked curiously.

Imperial Consort Yu suddenly said: “Let’s go to the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. I’ve heard of that place before, I’m very curious about what it looks like.”

“But the emperor ordered for them to not be allowed to enter. Even if their master arrived, he still wouldn’t be able to see them.” Xiao Qin advised.

“Have you forgotten that I know kung fu? As long as I want to go in there’s no place I can’t go in. ”

I heard that when I was alive, I really loved this woman, but in the end, I actually threw her into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. Now that the Emperor Ming had sealed that place away, could it be because he couldn’t forget about this Empress Leng, or was it because he felt guilty? This was the Imperial Consort Yu who loved the Emperor Ming dearly and wanted to personally witness the Empress Leng’s tombstone at the bottom of the Ten Thousand Beast Pit.

After Imperial Consort Yu finished speaking, she walked towards the Ten Thousand Beast Pit, but she did not know that there was already someone following her.

“Mistress, it’s best if you don’t go. If the emperor finds out later, the consequences will be unthinkable.” Xiao Qin was still trying to persuade her. But the Imperial Consort Yu did not listen to Xiao Qin’s advice at all, and told her not to follow him.

Imperial Consort Yu secretly brought Xiao Qin to the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. Of course she knew that it was impossible to enter through the main entrance. Thus, she could only use her Qing Gong. This was the benefit of knowing how to cultivate in this palace. She easily jumped over the wall, and the palace maids following her immediately went back to report to Imperial Consort Leng.

Imperial Consort Yu went inside and found that there were a lot of guards and guards. As she walked closer to the Ten Thousand Beast Pit, she could hear a series of roars coming from inside, causing her hair to stand on end.

Finally, she managed to avoid the guards and arrived in front of the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. He had never seen so many rare and unique beasts. He then saw the legendary Empress Leng tombstone, which was indeed carved with gold.

Imperial Consort Yu looked at the Ten Thousand Beast Pit absentmindedly, but she still did not leave. She had even forgotten that this was a forbidden area. Emperor Ming had once ordered for anyone who came here without his permission to be killed without exception.

Suddenly, a few guards walked over to patrol. The Imperial Consort Yu immediately hid, but she did not know that outside the Ten Thousand Beast Pit, there were people sent to guard the Ten Thousand Beast Pit.

Imperial Consort Yu finally saw it. When she saw this, she couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise. When the guards left, Imperial Consort Yu immediately took the chance to leave. She left the place she came from and was captured by the guards when she landed. Fortunately, she was wearing a veil when she arrived. She fought with the guards, but more and more of them were unable to defeat her.

They had originally come to visit the Ten Thousand Beast Pit out of curiosity, but now they had caught it. This time, he had gotten himself into a lot of trouble. He shouldn’t have been hungry, but he shouldn’t have been curious. However, even Imperial Consort Yu did not know when they had noticed him.

“Your majesty, we’ve captured the woman who broke into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. I’m afraid she was the one who intentionally disguised herself as the Empress Leng to scare us.” After capturing Imperial Consort Yu, the leader of the guards brought her to the front of Emperor Ming. Because she was wearing a veil, they still did not know who the woman in front of them was.

Emperor Ming’s black eyes were filled with killing intent.

“Take off your veil.”

The guard leader immediately took off her veil and was stunned when Emperor Ming saw her face.

“Why you? Imperial Consort Yu. ”

Emperor Ming looked at Imperial Consort Yu in disbelief. Why was it her?

“Your majesty, chenqie was curious and sneaked in to take a look. Your majesty, please forgive me.” Imperial Consort Yu should not have had such thoughts, she only wanted to see the enigmatic Empress Leng’s tombstone.

“Imperial Consort Yu, how dare you! Is what happened in the Ten Thousand Beast Pit related to you?” Emperor Ming remembered the strange incident that happened that day.

“It’s not chenqie, this is the first time I’ve entered. Your Majesty, please forgive me. Chenqie didn’t do it on purpose. It was all out of curiosity. ”

“Curiosity? Why don’t you try your luck and see what it feels like to be thrown into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit? ” Emperor Ming frowned and clenched his fist. He didn’t allow anyone to enter that place because he didn’t want anyone to disturb her.

“Your majesty, chenqie was only curious about the Empress Leng, that’s why I went in to take a look.” Imperial Consort Yu knew she was wrong, but she didn’t know what to do. She didn’t know how to explain all of this, no one had ever broken into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit, and no one dared to mention the Empress Leng in front of him.

“Shut up!”

Emperor Ming slammed the table.

This was the first time Imperial Consort Yu had seen Emperor Ming this angry, it seemed like he would not let her off easily, she could only quietly wait for him to do something.

“Miss is in trouble.” Daihua hurried back to the Huishang Hall to tell Qin Luofei about this.

“What is it? Imperial Consort Yu went to the Ten Thousand Beast Pit? You were even caught? ” Qin Luofei immediately put down her teacup and headed towards the Cool Hall.

The Imperial Consort Yu was her savior, it was impossible for him to kill her. However, if he let her off like this, the public would not believe him. After all, he had once said that no matter who trespassed into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit, they would be killed without mercy.

“Your Majesty, chenqie doesn’t want to make things difficult for you either. You can accept whatever you want to do to chenqie.” This is the first time you’ve entered the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. I don’t know why you’ve always protected that place so well. If it’s because of Empress Leng, I want to say that I’m willing to be the next Empress Leng, at the very least, this will let you think about me forever. ”

Imperial Consort Yu knew that the Emperor Ming’s thoughts were not solely on her. If death could let him put her in a special corner forever, then she was willing.

“Don’t challenge our bottom line, you’re not allowed to bring up Empress Leng again.” Emperor Ming pointed at the Imperial Consort Yu kneeling on the ground, his hands trembling from anger.

Qin Luofei, who had come to the door, heard all this. Why didn’t she think before that the reason he sealed that place up was to maintain its original appearance?

“Greetings, your Imperial Majesty.” Qin Luofei walked in and knelt by the Imperial Consort Yu’s side.

“Imperial Concubine Qin, what are you doing here?” The Emperor Ming did not want her to be involved in this matter.

“Your Majesty, chenqie came for the Imperial Consort Yu. This concubine knows that the Imperial Consort Yu has always loved the Emperor very much, and even died for the Emperor’s sake. Furthermore, there’s only one reason for her to break into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit this time is most likely to be because she loves the Emperor too much and wishes to understand the past of the Emperor. ”

As Qin Luofei spoke, she couldn’t help but cast a glance at the Imperial Consort Yu at the side, whose eyes were completely red.

Was it really worth it for such a man? If it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t have entered the palace and lived a life she didn’t like. Now he was punishing her for a trivial matter.

Qin Luofei easily saw the disappointment in her eyes towards the Emperor Ming, even though she was the one at fault this time.

“Imperial Concubine Qin, leave immediately. This is none of your business.” Emperor Ming simply could not listen to anyone’s advice.

“Could it be that the Emperor wants her to become the second Empress Leng?” Qin Luofei’s ice-cold tone stung Emperor Ming’s heart. This woman actually dared to speak to him in such a manner. He was already infuriated when he mentioned the Empress Leng, because he could not stand the fact that the Empress Leng was blaming the person he said was wrong.

“Imperial Concubine Qin, do you want to be punished together with her?” Emperor Ming’s face turned red.

“No, Your Majesty’s concubine only wants you to know who loves you the most.”

“Don’t say anymore, drag them down.” Emperor Ming was really angry now.

“Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with Big Sister Qin. Don’t punish her.” The Imperial Consort Yu said.

As he spoke, Imperial Consort Yu pulled Qin Luofei’s hand, hoping that she wouldn’t plead on his behalf. This would only make him even more angry.

“Your Majesty, please think carefully. Have you really not regretted it in the past? Why can’t you accept others mentioning your past? You don’t dare to admit it? ” At this moment, Qin Luofei had been possessed by him, and had turned into a Empress Leng, scolding the Emperor Ming.

“Imperial Concubine Qin, don’t think that I won’t do anything to you just because I love you.”

“Your Majesty, don’t think this matter is my fault. I don’t care about it at all. If you want to kill me or cut me into pieces, you can do it by myself. Please don’t hurt Imperial Concubine Qin.” I beg of you. ”

The two sisters had deep feelings for each other. At this moment, Qin Luofei’s heart was in pain.

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Imperial Consort Yu was already sobbing, but Qin Luofei’s face was ice-cold, her eyes filled with resentment. This man had already killed a Empress Leng who went through fire and water for him. Could it be that he wanted to kill the Imperial Consort Yu because of such a small mistake?

Emperor Ming looked at Qin Luofei’s death-defying expression and looked at her in a different light. Was this still his beloved Imperial Concubine Qin?

“All of you shut up.” The Emperor’s angry voice trembled, his cold gaze turned towards Imperial Consort Yu.

“Whoever has committed the wrong will be held responsible. Someone come, take Imperial Consort Yu away.” There was naturally a reason why the Emperor Ming did not allow anyone to enter the Ten Thousand Beast Pit. This place was exclusive to the Empress Leng s, and currently, there was no one in this world who could replace her position in his heart. If it wasn’t for the last incident, he wouldn’t have suddenly realized that he had killed someone he shouldn’t have killed.

The guard immediately walked over and dragged Imperial Consort Yu down.

Qin Luofei and Emperor Ming were the only ones remaining in the room. She could not watch as Imperial Consort Yu was imprisoned, so there must still be room for discussion.

“Are you still not going to scram? Should I call for someone to take you down as well? ” Emperor Ming’s face was ferocious as he stared at Qin Luofei, as if she would devour her if she did not leave.

“Imperial Consort Yu was the savior of the emperor when she was in trouble. She only charged into the Ten Thousand Beast Pit out of curiosity. Was this mistake more important to the Emperor than his life? She saved you once, and you can’t get away with it? It’s said that you will repay us with favors, but did you manage to do so, your majesty? ” No matter what she did, she must ask Emperor Ming to release Imperial Consort Yu.

“Stop wasting my breath. I’ll say it one last time. Scram.” Emperor Ming simply did not listen to anyone’s advice. The saying that only after losing something would one know how to treasure it was true. It was only after he had lost his Empress Leng that he knew her good fortune.

Qin Luofei knew that she couldn’t let herself be taken advantage of. Emperor Ming was currently angry, if she continued to contradict him at this time, she could only end up like that with Imperial Consort Yu.

“Chenqie will take her leave.” Qin Luofei slowly stood up, and when she walked to the door, she thought of a sentence.

“Your majesty, there aren’t many who can die for you. Please cherish them.” Qin Luofei did not turn back as her back was facing the Emperor Ming’s low and deep tone. She thought of her past life and didn’t expect that the present Emperor Ming would actually punish the woman who deeply loved him because of her past life. Should she feel gratified, or should she feel this man was cruel?

Qin Luofei returned to the Huishang Hall safe and sound, Xi Ju wiped off her sweat for her. The emperor was so angry that his Miss dared to plead. If it were anyone else, their heads would have already fallen to the ground.

“Daffodil Dayflower, go get a sword.” Qin Luofei was in a very bad mood, and she was very upset. Why should he regret it? What right did he have to miss himself? It was too late to cherish it now!

Qin Luofei took the sword from Sunflower Flower and started waving it around in the Huishang Hall. The trees in the backyard were a mess from her chopping, and Daihua was feeling a chill behind her back. The young miss today was completely different from her usual self. Her ice-cold gaze seemed to want to freeze everything in front of her, filled with killing intent.

This training lasted for an entire afternoon. Qin Luofei was completely exhausted. If not for her diligent swordsmanship, she was afraid that she would suddenly assassinate him one day.

“Miss, what’s the matter? You’ve been like this since you came back from the Emperor? Aren’t you fine? ” Daffodil Daydream asked worriedly.

“Go and find out where Imperial Consort Yu is being held. I’ll go see her tomorrow.” Qin Luofei said while wiping away her sweat.

Daffodil Dayflower immediately went out to find out more information, and Qin Luofeng put down the sword in her hand. Thinking about her date with Leng Mu tonight, she didn’t want to make him sad, so she used this method. Although she knew that she and Leng Mu were not fated in this life, she still could not resist.

As she bathed, the sky gradually darkened. Qin Luofei unknowingly fell asleep in the bathtub, she felt very tired. It was as if he was getting more and more tired after drinking the An Shen Tang the Imperial Physician Lin gave him.

“Miss, wake up.” Daihua searched for Qin Luofei in the main hall for a long time, but she still couldn’t find her. When she came to the tub, she saw that Qin Luofei had fallen asleep inside.

Qin Luofei opened her eyes slightly. She felt very tired.

“Feverfew, what’s wrong?” Qin Luofei asked weakly.

“I thought you passed out, Miss.”

Daffodil Daydream wore a look of panic, afraid that something bad was about to happen to Qin Luofei.

“Help me change my clothes. What time is it now?” Qin Luofei looked outside. It was already dark. She had an appointment with Leng Mu tonight, she could not afford to lose it.

“It’s time for dinner.”

Dusk chrysanthemum helped Qin Luofei change her clothes and comb her makeup.

“Flower, bring some rouge.” Qin Luofei looked at herself in the mirror, her face pale. She wanted to meet Leng Mu with her most beautiful self.

“Miss, are you still going out? Your body? ” The most worrying thing about Daihua was still her body.

“Mm, I have to get out. I still have some matters to take care of. “Help me put on my makeup, and I’ll go out alone later.” Qin Luofei took the initiative to make a face herself. He looked at himself in the mirror for a long time before he finally walked out.

Qin Luofei didn’t have any use for dinner, so she had already gone outside to wait. Will he come? From time to time, Qin Luofei would look around. The place they had agreed upon was not far from the Huishang Hall, in the Peach Blossom Garden.

He waited for a full two hours, but no trace of him could be seen. This place was sparsely populated to begin with, and right now, it looked even more desolate.

Why didn’t he see her? Could it really be that he was being sentimental? Qin Luofei felt waves of disappointment in her heart, followed by a series of coughs. These days, his body seemed to be much weaker than before.

Just as she was at a loss, she heard footsteps behind her. She originally thought that it would be Leng Mu, as her face also revealed a joyous expression.

But when she focused, the person that appeared in front of her was Emperor Ming.

“Why is Love Consort here so late?” Emperor Ming stared at Qin Luofei with suspicion as he asked.

“Greetings your majesty, chenqie has come out to take a look at the night scenery.” Qin Luofei thought of the Imperial Consort Yu being imprisoned by the Emperor Ming, and a trace of displeasure appeared on her face.

“Is that so? We thought that Love Consort was waiting for someone at this late hour. ” Emperor Ming’s ink-black eyes stared intently at Qin Luofei’s eyes. He seemed to be sensing something.

He had a pair of eyes that could read her heart. Qin Luofei immediately shifted her gaze to the blossoming peach blossoms.

“Besides waiting for the emperor, who else can chenqie wait?” Qin Luofei said in a sour tone.

“Are you still angry at us about the Imperial Consort Yu today?” Emperor Ming’s mood seemed to have recovered tonight, and his tone of voice when he spoke to Qin Luofei had changed quite a bit.

“How could chenqie dare to be angry with Your Majesty? She’s just thinking about how Imperial Consort Yu is still locked up in jail. She’s really worried about sleeping.” Although Emperor Ming had a violent temper, when he was in a good mood, he was also very good at begging for forgiveness. How could Qin Luofei miss such an opportunity?

“It’s her again? Why was Love Consort so concerned about her? Don’t you know that the person that I don’t want to talk about the most right now is her? ” Emperor Ming’s expression instantly changed.

“Your majesty, isn’t punishing someone from the past for the sake of someone from the past?” Qin Luofei secretly pointed at Empress Leng, who naturally understood the meaning behind her words.

“Whether it is worth it or not, you can’t understand. If the Imperial Consort Yu were to trespass into the Ten Thousand Beasts Pit and not punish us severely, wouldn’t our words be devoid of dignity?” How will we govern the world in the future? ”

“If the rules do not care about favors, can you rule the world like this? When you customize these rules, do you think about morality? Imperial Consort Yu is the emperor’s savior, so shouldn’t the emperor let her off this once? ”

“You have the guts to talk about morality in front of me. Don’t forget your identity. You’re just a concubine, and I’m not yet up to you to interfere in how I handle the affairs of the world.” Emperor Ming was furious, his words were extremely loyal to the ears.

This was also why he didn’t manage the country well and why people like Su Fei had snuck into the palace to seek revenge.

Emperor Ming could not listen to anyone’s persuasion, and what he wanted to do, no one could stop him.

“Chenqie is inexperienced and dares not interfere in matters of the court. However, regarding the matter of the Imperial Consort Yu, this concubine is only willing to let her go, Your Majesty. ”

Qin Luofei kneeled on the ground, begging Emperor Ming.

Emperor Ming was silent for a long time, his eyes filled with hatred.

She looked down at Qin Luofei kneeling on the ground and felt a bit of heartache.

“Do you want to go to jail like her? “If you don’t get up soon, I will drag you down.” Emperor Ming said in a low voice.

He paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. If it was anyone else, he would have killed her without mercy. She actually dared to contradict him, but this woman in front of him was the one he cared about. There was the aura of that woman from the past on her, and this was one of the reasons why he missed Qin Luofei the most.

“Your Majesty, although the Imperial Consort Yu is at fault, she shall not die for her crimes. At the very least, she has a body of gold. How can her body bear it if she’s locked up in a prison? ” Seeing this, Qin Luofei could only ask Emperor Ming to use another method to imprison her and prevent her from being imprisoned.

“Sigh …” Emperor Ming sighed. He had indeed not felt at ease even after being locked up until now.

“Your Majesty, perhaps you restricted her within the Jade Phoenix Hall. Why not give her a form of punishment?” Since begging was impossible for Qin Luofei now, she could only plead on behalf of the Imperial Consort Yu.

“Fine, fine. The person sent Imperial Consort Yu back to the Jade Phoenix Hall, where she was grounded for a month. If she were to leave the Jade Phoenix Hall on her own within this month, she will be killed without exception! ”

This was Emperor Ming’s final compromise, and it was on account of Qin Luofei’s face. He did not lack women, but he lacked women who would treat him sincerely.

“Thank you, your majesty.” Qin Luofei was finally at ease. Forbidding one’s foot was already the smallest punishment.

“Stand up, accompany me to have a good drink tonight.” Emperor Ming ordered people to place a table of wine, and to enjoy the moon and drink with Qin Luofei. This scene was extremely harmonious, causing Leng Mu, who was not far away, to see it happen.

Leng Mu hid by the side of the long pillar, his ice-cold eyes looking at the distant Qin Luofei who was having fun with the Emperor Ming in reciting a poem. Had she really fallen in love with him? Since that was the case, why did he invite me here? Was it because she wanted him to give up on the idea that he shouldn’t have with her?

Leng Mu was so heartbroken that he turned around and left.