At this time, everyone in the palace was in a state of panic because of the explosion. However, Mu Liuyue was more anxious than anyone else.
When she first married into the Eastern Palace, she often paced back and forth at the palace gates in the middle of the night, hoping that her husband would return. Later on, she waited until she lost all hope and never waited again.
However, tonight, she was pacing back and forth at the palace gates again. She was waiting for the old nanny who had been sent out to scout for information.
Why would the well-trained and disciplined Imperial Army betray the Emperor? Why would Mu Qingwu be so rash as to kill that young commander? Why would Mu Qingwu avoid the Crown Prince's questions?
It was because that young commander had been promoted from the Mu family's army to the Imperial Army. When he was in the Mu family's army, he was often ordered around by Mu Liuyue. Even if he was punished several times, he was still willing to endure. It was because he liked Eldest Miss Mu.
He was loyal to General Mu's household, but his betrayal was ordered by Mu Liuyue. As the saying goes, even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beautiful woman, and femme fatale.
Even the Imperial Army couldn't kill Han Yunxi. How could Mu Liuyue not be anxious? She was waiting for the results of this explosion.
The entire palace was noisy. Everyone was discussing tonight's explosion. Only the Eastern Palace was extremely quiet. Not long after Mu Liuyue married into the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince no longer lived in the Eastern Palace. Unless he came back occasionally, he would not be seen most of the time. Most of the servants in the Eastern Palace were also removed.
In a sense, this place was a cold palace.
Mu Liuyue was about to go crazy from waiting in this empty silence.
Finally, the old nanny returned.
Mu Liuyue rushed over and hugged her. "How is it? How is it? Is that slut dead? "
Unexpectedly, the old nanny was about to cry. "Your Highness! We were deceived! Deceived! "
"What do you mean by deceived? I'm asking you if that bitch Han Yunxi is dead or not! "Mu Liuyue was completely blinded by hatred. She was so anxious that she flew into a rage.
"Your Highness, it was our armory that exploded! Just now, His Majesty was furious and wanted to punish Old General and Young General. He ordered them to investigate everything within three days, otherwise … "
The old nanny couldn't continue. She had tried to persuade Her Highness to cooperate with Noble Consort Chu back then. Unfortunately, she hadn't been able to persuade her.
Now, the Imperial Concubine had been bewitched and had been completely used by Noble Consort Chu!
"What?!"
Mu Liuyue was dumbfounded. After a while, she grabbed the old mama's shoulder and shook it hard. "What did you say? Say it again!"
"Your Highness, it was our armory that exploded! It wasn't the Duke of Qin's Residence that exploded! "
"How could this be? Did you hear it wrong? "
Mu Liuyue's face turned pale. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.
"It can't be wrong! Your Highness, what do we do now? "
The old mama was scared out of her wits. She was worried about the Great General and Young General's situation, but Mu Liuyue was more concerned about Han Yunxi's life or death.
How could she know the severity of the black market gunpowder case? How could she have the skills to see the current situation clearly? In her childish mind, her father was so powerful that what could the emperor do to the Mu family if something happened to the armory?
Not long after the black market explosion, Chu Qingge had come to find her to discuss murdering Han Yunxi.
Chu Qingge had said that it was better to kill a bitch like Han Yunxi by the roots than to plot against her. She agreed with Chu Qingge's ideas too much and gave her plenty of suggestions, but Chu Qingge had rejected all of them.
In the end, Chu Qingge had brought up Duanmu Yao, saying that she was His Highness Duke of Qin's junior sister and had ways to lure him away. As long as he wasn't present, it would be easy to kill Han Yunxi.
Chu Qingge had said that the imperial guards were only spares that would be used as a last resort. Moreover, she'd make sure nothing went wrong and silence the witnesses. She wouldn't blow the matter up.
Everything had gone according to plan, but who knew that her big brother would rush back as soon as he returned to the city?
By the time His Highness Duke of Qin found Han Yunxi on his way back, Chu Qingge had found her again and said that Han Yunxi had gone to the Han Estate. She was plotting a plot to blow up the Han Estate!
First, she could kill Han Yunxi with the explosion. Second, she could smear the black market gunpowder case on the Han Family and accuse them of hiding gunpowder for themselves.
Chu Qingge had said that the gunpowder was outside the city. Now that the gates were all shut, it would be difficult to get in. She needed the Mu family's command token.
The Mu family's command token was her proof of entry into the army barracks. Her father and older brothers were both soldiers, so she'd spent a lot of time in and out of the barracks. Naturally, she had her own token.
The guards at the gates were the imperial guards. With her command token, it was possible for them to make things easier for her.
She was afraid that the guards wouldn't agree, so she'd given them both a token and a token. Now it looked like Chu Qingge hadn't used the token or token to smuggle the gunpowder into the city, but had taken them to the military depot instead!
"Esteemed Wangfei, Noble Consort Chu isn't at ease. She wants to harm General Mu's estate and the Eastern Palace! We've committed a heinous crime, so what should we do? "the old mama sobbed.
"What are you crying for? My father's there to protect her! We won't die! "
Mu Liuyue rebuked. She narrowed her eyes and tried to hold back her tears, but in the end, she couldn't.
"Chu Qingge! You slut! I'm going to kill you! "
Mu Liuyue angrily shouted. The old mama was frightened and hurriedly hugged her. "Niang niang, be careful! His Majesty doesn't know anything yet! If someone hears you shouting like that, it'll be over! Esteemed wangfei, this old servant will leave the palace and find the general right now. "
Mu Liuyue finally calmed down. "Hurry and go! When you see my father, tell him … tell him I know my wrongs! "
She thought for a long time before adding, "Tell him I was so guilty that I wanted to hang myself, but you persuaded me not to. Tell him it's inconvenient for me to leave the palace and ask for his forgiveness, but I'll definitely kowtow to him once I leave! "
"Esteemed Wangfei, don't worry. This old servant will definitely put in a good word for you!"
The old mama didn't dare delay and left in a hurry. Mu Liuyue was depressed to death. Now that she'd calmed down, she regretted it all!
Currently, Chu Qingge was in an even worse situation than her.
Mu Liuyue had father and brother who doted on her and allowed her to do as she pleased. Chu Qingge, on the other hand, had ambitious father and brother who wanted her to sacrifice herself.
By the time she heard the explosion, Chu Qingge had already finished bathing and was dressed in Emperor Tianhui's favorite white muslin lantern dress.
Currently, she was sitting on the bed hugging her knees, her eyes empty and lifeless. She was very clear on her brother's plans and knew that she wouldn't be able to escape tonight. Still, she couldn't help but wonder what if.
What if His Highness Duke of Qin liked her?
If His Highness Duke of Qin had liked her, then wouldn't everything have been different today? Wouldn't she have ended up like this?
Without all those schemes and machinations, without all the humiliation, and without all the envy and jealousy, she would still be as pure as ice and pure as jade, proud and noble as before.
What if … what if His Highness Duke of Qin liked her? Who would dare to force her into this state?
Long Fei Ye, if there's a next life, will you like me?
Finally, a court lady rushed in with a secret missive.
Chu Qingge opened it and glanced at it before burning it. She wrapped herself in a loose robe and hugged herself for a long time before getting off the bed and putting on her shoes.
"Someone come, arrange a carriage to Profound Dragon Palace."
The black stone gunpowder case had thoroughly infuriated her brother. He'd wanted to take Han Yunxi as a hostage to threaten His Highness Duke of Qin, but who knew the assassination would turn out like this?
Her brother said that there was no stopping things at this point. He had to use this chance to get rid of the crown prince's wings, the Mu family!
Thus, it was time for her to make a sacrifice.
She'd been married to Tianning for a while now. Although Emperor Tianhui wasn't feeling well, how could he stop her if she wanted to?
Since her brother had sent her a secret missive, Eunuch Luo must have already made arrangements at Profound Dragon Palace.
Chu Qingge rode a sedan chair to the gates of Profound Dragon Palace and saw Eunuch Luo waiting outside.
"Esteemed wangfei, His Majesty just came from the imperial study. Things are progressing smoothly. Inside the rooms … everything's been arranged as well," Eunuch Luo said, covering his mouth with a smile.
His smile was an eyesore to Chu Qingge, but she remained calm. Since she'd already come this far, her heart should be as still as water and as dead as ashes.
With Eunuch Luo's words, Chu Qingge knew that the emperor had grown suspicious of the Mu family today. Naturally, Eunuch Luo was behind the emperor's sudden summons to the Mu family to ask about the betrayal of the imperial guards.
Her older brother had said that the emperor had his suspicions about the Chu Clan as well. She had to have Eunuch Luo stir things up first before she whispered in his ear. That way, Emperor Tianhui wouldn't be so wary.
Chu Qingge personally carried a bowl of ginseng soup she'd prepared beforehand and strode inside.
Currently, Emperor Tianhui had just finished bathing and was drinking tea with only a robe draped over his shoulders. After resting for a while, it would be time for morning court.
Emperor Tianhui gave a start at the sight of Chu Qingge. Her robes were open to reveal a pure white lantern dress that fell to her chest.
Her cold and aloof temperament matched with this kind of clothing actually didn't feel out of place. She had an otherworldly coldness, but also an insufferably arrogant coldness.
Emperor Tianhui loved nothing more than this woman's aloof demeanor. What he truly liked was conquering it.
Although he was on guard against this woman from the Chu Clan, Emperor Tianhui still couldn't stop his heart from throbbing. He stroked his beard and smiled. "Beloved consort, you're up so early today?"
Chu Qingge saw the wretched look in Emperor Tianhui's eyes, but forced herself to ignore it. She offered up the ginseng soup and asked, "Chenqie came to disturb you. Isn't Your Majesty angry?"
"Beloved consort, did you make a special trip to disturb me?" Emperor Tianhui asked with a grin.
"Something so big happened last night. The empress dowager was afraid that Your Majesty would overwork himself after a sleepless night, so she ordered chenqie to deliver ginseng soup," Chu Qingge replied neutrally.
Emperor Tianhui grew curious. "Why would the empress dowager let you come?"
The empress dowager and Noble Consort Xue viewed Chu Qingge as a formidable foe. Emperor Tianhui was well aware of that fact.
"No one else dared to come, I suppose. The explosion was so loud that it must have happened in the capital. They were afraid that the emperor would get angry and scold them if they came. "
Chu Qingge spoke bluntly without fear of offending anyone. In truth, the empress dowager hadn't let her come at all.
But Emperor Tianhui believed her words. Not only that, but he'd even let his guard down.
He looked Chu Qingge up and down before his gaze unconsciously rested on her low collar. He gave it a long look before patting the spot next to him with a grin. "Since beloved consort isn't afraid of being scolded, then come over."
"Your Majesty should hurry and drink the ginseng soup so chenqie can report back to the empress dowager. It's getting late, Your Majesty should be in morning court by now. " As Chu Qingge spoke, she bent down to pick up the ginseng soup. Her collar hung low, revealing a hint of spring in and out of sight, making for an alluring sight.
Seeing this, Emperor Tianhui couldn't help himself. He suddenly scooped her into his arms and held her tight!
Eunuch Luo had long placed bewitching drugs in the incense burner. Add that to Chu Qingge's "good intentions," and there was no way Emperor Tianhui could resist her.
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