noffsinger Chapter 815: Your Majesty, Concubine Ming has passed away!!
Chapter 815: Your Majesty, Concubine Ming has passed away!!
Jiang Zhenlei led the Jiang family members to greet them and bowed.
"Your humble servant pays respect to His Majesty!!"
"No need for formalities!" Emperor Qiwen raised his hand, and there was finally a change on his face.
"I saw and heard everything that happened just now. I never thought that such a good marriage would turn out like this."
Jiang Zhenlei nodded, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Your Majesty."
The emperor waved his hand. "It's no joke. There are so many people in this world, and it's not uncommon to have a few that you can't see clearly or recognize."
"It's Jiang Dongping. He's so clueless. This is such a sure thing that could have been resolved privately, but he had to make it known to the whole city. It's really wrong!"
It also caused him and the queen to make a wasted trip.
Jiang Dongping was called out by name and quickly admitted his fault and apologized, "Yes, I know my crime and I beg for forgiveness, Your Majesty!"
Zhuang Lian, who was not in good condition, forced herself to step forward and explain, "Your Majesty, this matter cannot be blamed on Dongping."
"It was because I was too stubborn and unreasonable that I made my son choose this extreme method."
"I just made the Emperor and the Empress make a wasted trip. I really shouldn't have done that! If the Emperor wants to blame someone, then blame me!"
Emperor Qiwen looked at her, paused for a moment, and said, "Princess Chu is not feeling well. She should rest more."
"Although the wedding cannot be held today, the Queen left the palace today simply to reminisce with Princess Chu. Whether it's a wedding or not doesn't really matter."
"Isn't that right, Queen?"
Emperor Qiwen asked the Queen, but saw that her face was cold and solemn, and she looked a little unwell.
"Queen, what's wrong with you? Why do you look a little unhappy?"
She wanted to reminisce with an old friend, so he brought her here! But shouldn't meeting an old friend make her happy? Why did he look like that?
The Queen looked up at him, her eyes cold. "Yes, it's fair to be happy when old friends meet. However, the Crown Prince's actions today have left me somewhat dazed, and I've also felt some emotions about what the Emperor just said."
"Oh? Queen, what are your feelings?"
Emperor Qiwen didn't know why, but he suddenly felt a sense of unease. He felt that something was not right with the Empress, and that she was a bit murderous.
What's wrong with her?
Who is this murderous intent directed at?
"Your Majesty is right. There are too many hypocritical people in this world. There are always a few people around everyone who are hard to see or recognize. I just think that what you said is so well said!"
When the Queen said this, even the dullest person could sense something was amiss.
A low murmur echoed from the crowd in the distance, "What does the Queen mean by this? Why does it sound like there's something else going on?"
"Shh! Do you want to die if you dare to talk about the Queen?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent and dared not say another word.
Emperor Qiwen's expression changed, and even Jiang Zhenlei and his wife looked a little uneasy and confused.
Baili Moqing and Shu He stood at the back, their faces solemn, their hands clenched into fists with nervousness.
"Is it possible that the Queen hasn't seen so many people in a long time and is a little nervous?" Emperor Qiwen suppressed his displeasure and said calmly, "If you are not in a good mood, why not return to the palace and rest?"
He brought her out with good intentions, but she deliberately wanted to make trouble for her. She must be taking his kindness for granted!
Don't know how to appreciate it!!
"Go back to the palace!!"
The emperor shouted coldly, and it was enough to hear his displeasure and anger. His gloomy face released an extremely oppressive aura, which made everyone's heart tremble.
In an instant, everyone knelt down and shouted, "Farewell, His Majesty!"
They originally thought that the matter would end here; they originally thought that they would finally no longer have to endure the pressure of fear; but the next moment, a cold and crisp voice rang out, making everyone's heart almost stop beating.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Emperor Qiwen, who had already raised his leg, suddenly stopped. He turned around slowly, with surprise and confusion clearly written on his face.
"Queen, are you crazy?!"
Even if she was the queen, how could she dare to speak to the emperor like that?
Is she chanting Buddha's name so much that she is out of her mind?
The queen smiled faintly, her temperament remained calm, and there was no trace of fear in her eyes or expression.
"There is indeed someone here who is crazy, but that person is not me."
Emperor Qiwen's expression darkened completely, and he asked coldly, "Empress, are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"
"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. I am waiting for a piece of news."
"When the news arrives, I will explain the reason."
She ignored the sinister expression on Emperor Qiwen's face, and her voice remained steady and friendly, like a wise person who had been blessed by time and had a deep understanding of life.
The confusion in Emperor Qiwen's eyes deepened. He really couldn't figure out what she was going to do!
After being silent for so many years, she became incomprehensible once she left the palace.
At this time, a young eunuch on horseback suddenly appeared outside the palace with a panicked look on his face.
He got off his horse and rushed directly into the Western Chu Palace.
"Your Majesty! Something happened! Concubine Ming was murdered!!"
A loud shout made everyone open their mouths in shock.
They all subconsciously looked up at the person who came, with shock in their eyes.
Concubine Ming was murdered?
Why so sudden?!
Suddenly, a figure rushed out from the courtyard and picked up the young eunuch. "You bastard! The Imperial Concubine is fine in the palace, what are you talking about?!"
The young eunuch recognized him and shouted in panic, "Ninth Prince, what I said is true! The Imperial Concubine was murdered in Hanliang Palace! Moreover, all the palace maids and eunuchs were killed. Not a single one was left alive!"
The strength in Baili Moyan's hand completely dissipated, and the little eunuch was freed from his restraints and fell to the ground with a plop.
But he had no time to feel the pain. He ran desperately towards the emperor and knelt before him, "Your Majesty, Concubine Ming has passed away!"
Emperor Qiwen stood there in a daze, his stern face showing no emotion, but the overwhelming chill in his aura was impossible to ignore.
"The Imperial Concubine passed away? The Queen just said she was waiting for some news. Could this be the news?"
Someone murmured this in a low voice, and everyone who heard it felt as if the sky was falling.
Emperor Qiwen also heard these words. His eyes, like sharp blades, swept towards the queen, as if questioning her, was she responsible for the imperial concubine's death?