Heavy Rain in the Palace
The rain became heavier and heavier, and the palace was shrouded in a thick fog.
Concubine Xiao personally cooked the white fungus soup and personally brought it to Fuyang Hall.
Qi Zhen Emperor's body was much better now. He threw the booklet that had just been delivered to him onto the ground.
A city gate overseer was kneeling on the ground. His body was very low, and his forehead was pressed against the floor.
"Is he alright?" Qi Zhen Emperor asked with a stern expression.
The overseer replied, "He's injured. Fortunately, the young master of the Mo family is here, so his injuries aren't serious."
"I'm not completely fine? A dignified Prince was assassinated outside, and you tell us that it's not a big deal. Who would be so bold as to do so? "
"This official does not know. Prince Rong urgently sent a letter from Anfu. As soon as it arrived at the city gates, this official immediately sent it to the palace. His Highness only said that the culprit had already been escorted to the capital. When they arrive at the Supreme Court, they will naturally be interrogated. This official does not know the details."
The overseer trembled.
His body lowered a little more!
Qi Zhen Emperor's face was filled with rage. He clenched his fists so tightly that the veins on the back of his hands could be seen!
His chest heaved up and down unevenly. When he finally calmed down, he ordered Eunuch Zhang beside him, "Send Zhen's decree to the Supreme Court. Once the murderer arrives in the capital, interrogate him immediately. Zhen would like to see who has the guts to assassinate a prince of Great Lin."
Eunuch Zhang replied, "Yes!"
"However, this matter cannot be made public. Keep it a secret for now."
"Yes!"
The overseer remained silent. After kneeling for a while, the Qizhen Emperor dismissed him.
However, as soon as he stepped out of the hall, he bumped into Concubine Xiao.
"Chen greets Concubine Xiao."
"Rise, Master Li."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Concubine Xiao found it strange. She looked into the hall and asked the overseer, "Lord Li, why did you come to see the emperor at this time? Did something happen? "
"This …"
"Can't you tell me?"
The overseer naturally couldn't say it. He bowed and said, "This humble subject only came to the palace to report some matters to the emperor."
Concubine Xiao narrowed her eyes.
"If that's the case, then I won't disturb Lord Li."
"This subject shall take his leave."
The overseer left in a hurry!
There was poison in the Imperial Palace, and he couldn't stay there for long!
Concubine Xiao entered.
Inside the hall!
Qi Zhen Emperor rested his forehead on his hand. His slightly haggard face was expressionless and his eyes were slightly closed.
The incense burner at the side was emitting a faint white mist.
There was no sign of his previous anger.
Concubine Xiao bowed, "This concubine greets Your Majesty."
No response!
Concubine Xiao continued, "I recently asked the imperial kitchen and they said that Your Majesty has no appetite and eats very little. I personally cooked a bowl of white fungus soup and brought it over."
She then took the bowl of white fungus soup and sat down in front of Qi Zhen Emperor.
Smelling the aroma, Qi Zhen Emperor opened his eyes and looked at the bowl of white fungus soup in front of him.
All these years, Concubine Xiao had made countless bowls of white fungus soup, but in the end, she couldn't make the bowl that the late empress made.
If Qi Zhen Emperor had never taken a bite!
But this time —
Surprisingly, Qi Zhen Emperor picked up the cup and took a sip.
She nodded and praised, "Yes, Concubine Xiao's cooking is getting better and better."
Ugh!
Concubine Xiao was both surprised and pleasantly surprised.
Qi Zhen Emperor had never said such a thing before.
Her eyes reddened. "If the emperor likes it, this concubine will make it for the emperor every day."
"You don't have to work too hard. It's just that we missed a lot of memorials and didn't read them before, so we don't have much appetite. Concubine Xiao, you're very considerate."
"This is what I should do." She smiled as she massaged Qi Zhen Emperor's shoulders. "Your Majesty, you must take care of your health and rest well. You are the Emperor of Great Lin, and the people are counting on you."
"I understand."
Qi Zhen Emperor drank another mouthful of white fungus soup!
Seeing that the situation was good, Concubine Xiao rolled her eyes and tentatively said, "Yi 'er is really like the Emperor. All day long, he only knows how to busy himself with the affairs of the court and doesn't know how to take care of his health. Yi' er is not young anymore. Although there are a few concubines in the residence, the position of Princess Consort has always been empty. This concubine is thinking that it's time to give him a Princess Consort so that he can continue having children!"
Qi Zhen Emperor did not have much of a reaction.
After a moment of silence, he said, "We will think carefully about the matter of Jing Yi taking a wife."
"Since Your Majesty wants to, how about this concubine suggest a candidate?"
"Who?"
"The Ji family's di daughter, Ji Muqing."
Qi Zhen Emperor's expression changed when he heard this.
He still said the same thing, "Your suggestion is really good at thinking."
Concubine Xiao did not mention it again.
After she returned from Fuyang Hall, she immediately ordered a eunuch, "Go and invite Prince Yi to the palace."
"Yes!" The eunuch left the palace to invite Prince Yi.
Soon, Jing Yi arrived in court attire.
The eunuch held an umbrella for him as he ran, but how could that umbrella block the heavy rain? In a moment, the lower part of Jing Yi's robe and shoes were soaked.
There were also some fine droplets of rain on his handsome and cold face.
When he entered, he brushed them away with his sleeve.
Concubine Xiao immediately ordered someone to bring a bowl of ginger tea for him to drink.
Jing Yi asked, "Is there something urgent, Imperial Mother?"
"Forget it."
"Is it related to Jing Rong?"
Concubine Xiao frowned and dismissed the palace maids and eunuchs in the hall.
She said cautiously, "Just a while ago, this seat met the city gate overseer, Lord Li, outside Fuyang Hall. He usually does not enter the palace for no reason, but this time, he entered the palace for no reason. This seat asked him, but he hesitated and didn't say anything. It must be something important, so he asked you to enter the palace. He wants you to ask about it in a roundabout way. If it's something important, you'll be prepared."
Jing Yi pondered.
His fingers lightly clasped around the teacup, "Lord Li is the city gate overseer. He entered the palace? Could it be … about this son's assassination attempt on Jing Rong? "
"It's very likely."
"What did Imperial Father say?"
"Your Imperial Father didn't say, but from what Lord Li said, it should be your Imperial Father who didn't want him to say anything."
Jing Yi narrowed his eyes and was silent for a while before pondering, "Could it be that Jing Rong sent a letter to the city gate? Then, Lord Li sent it to the palace? The news he brought must be about the assassination attempt in Anfu. If that's the case, Imperial Father will definitely inform the Supreme Court. Looks like I don't have to find out Lord Li's intentions, but I have to ask the Chancellor of the Supreme Court. "
Concubine Xiao agreed with his words.
She nodded and said, "The Supreme Court Chancellor is your man. If your Imperial Father really took action, he should take the initiative to send the news to you."
"En, this son will find out after leaving the palace."
Concubine Xiao thought for a while and said, "Oh right, this seat mentioned your marriage to your Imperial Father, as well as the Ji family's first daughter. Your Imperial Father didn't object, nor did he agree. He only said that he needs to think about it. This matter has been put in his heart. Once he thinks about it, he will give you a reply."
In fact, Jing Yi was very clear that his marriage was just a chess move. His position as the Princess Consort was meant to gather power for him.
It was also the most important chess move for him to ascend to the throne.
Therefore, he had already compromised.
"I'll listen to Imperial Mother's arrangements."
"Don't worry, Imperial Mother will help you walk this path. You must marry Ji Muqing. Sooner or later, you will grasp the Ji brothers' real power in your hands."
Concubine Xiao's exquisite face was filled with an inflated desire for power.
It was very malevolent!
Compared to her, Jing Yi appeared very calm. His mind was not on his marriage, but on the reason why the city gate overseer entered the palace.
The heavy rain outside showed no signs of stopping. Instead, it was getting heavier.
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