Granny Lu slammed the table. "If that's the case, why didn't you leave when the generals wanted to take you away? Why did you ask me for help?"
The women were silent. Some things were too embarrassing to say. They didn't know what would happen to them if they were taken away and they were worried that they would be punished. Now, they had promised that they would not be killed. They would only be given to the generals as concubines. For beauties like them, they felt wronged doing odd jobs, let alone doing odd jobs for the rest of their lives. Being a concubine to the generals was different. It might not look as good as being in the Heavenly Palace, but it would give them more freedom and real glory. They might even become the legal wife of a minister. To some extent, it was better than being a concubine. After being cooped up in the Heavenly Palace for so many years, didn't they know what it was like to be in the harem? Did they need to think too much about the choice?
Seeing that they were not speaking and seemed determined to leave, Granny Green shook her head and said, "His Majesty has just passed away, and you are already so eager to make him a cuckold?" The implication was that they did not have any sense of shame at all.
A concubine said, "You can't blame us. You heard it. Three days. He only gave us three days. If we don't, we will stay here for the rest of our lives."
Another concubine said, "Granny, we are different from you. You don't need to be so particular at your age. We are still young."
These words made Granny Lü's heart uncomfortable. She looked up with a hint of anger in her eyes.
Another concubine complained. "His Majesty said that no one can force us. We can stay or leave freely. I only ask Granny one thing. Does it count?"
At this point, what else could Granny Lu say? She slowly closed her eyes and said, "Get lost! Don't let me see you again! "
Some people bowed, some squatted, and some did not say anything. They just turned around and left one after another.
More than a dozen people came to the gate of Green Central Garden. One of them asked the guard at the gate, "We are leaving voluntarily by His Majesty's decree. Can we leave?"
The guard at the door strolled in front of them for a while. His heart was itching. He could see that there was nothing to eat, but there was nothing he could do. Since the higher-ups had directly intervened, who would dare to be presumptuous? It was more likely that they were tired of living. He pointed to a big tree not far away, where a small group of people were waiting under the shade. "Hey, go over there and sign in. Someone will take you to your accommodations." There was a hint of unhappiness in his tone.
The group of more than ten beauties left the Green Central Garden without any mishap. The people who led them away also did not offend them.
In fact, there were quite a few beauties in the Green Central Garden who were secretly observing them. When they saw that this group was safe and that they could really leave safely, they immediately felt relieved.
Not long after, groups of people found Granny Green and said their goodbyes.
Grandma Lu, who was sitting behind the desk, sighed softly. "Let's go, let's all go!"
Crowds of people came, crowds of people left, and crowds of people left the Green Central Garden.
As more and more people came to say their goodbyes, Grandma Lü seemed to be unable to stand the stimulation. She slowly got up from behind the table and weakly said to the attendant Fairy, "If they want to leave, let them go. They don't have to see me."
Leaning on her walking stick, she turned around and left. She seemed to have aged quite a bit.
She had tried her best to save these people from Master Qing's blade. Then, she tried her best to think of a way to protect the dignity of these beauties. Who knew that her efforts would turn out to be such a joke? Those beauties didn't seem to appreciate her efforts at all. Instead, it seemed like she was the one who had ruined their plans and blocked their path. It turned out that they didn't care about what she cared about at all.
She now somewhat understood why Master Qing was so cruel and ruthless back then. He wanted to slaughter everyone in the harem. Virtue could not overcome his own selfish desires. The hearts of men were subservient to the Way of the King, and feared the tyrannical.
On the first day, some of the beauties gathered in the Green Central Garden were still watching. On the second day, when they saw that those who left on the first day seemed to be fine, most of them no longer hesitated. Almost all of the beauties had left on the second day, and they couldn't wait for the third.
Fei Hong hurried out of the Celestial Valley Palace.
After accompanying Yun Zhiqiu for an entire day, Fei Hong finally regained her freedom. As soon as she left the Celestial Valley Palace, she immediately rushed to the Green Central Garden. She also realized that Yun Zhiqiu seemed to be intentionally delaying her. Worried that he would be rude to Granny Green, she hurried over to check on him.
After watching Fei Hong leave, Yun Zhiqiu turned around and asked, "Have most of them left?"
Snow nodded. "According to the news from the Green Central Garden, there are only about a hundred or so who have no intention of leaving. The rest have all left."
Yun Zhiqiu smiled bitterly and shook his head. "What a disgrace to us women. People will only humiliate themselves, and their descendants will humiliate them."
Snow said, "No matter what, Yang Qing seems to have really resolved this matter. With just a few words, all of the trouble was gone."
Yun Zhiqiu sighed. "How could those women in the Green Central Garden possibly be a match for him? In the end, he didn't even treat those sinful concubines as human beings, and he didn't care about Granny Green's feelings at all. He threw out a dog's bone, threatened those women with a lifetime of menial labor, and then threw the problem to Granny Green to deal with, allowing those sinful concubines to put pressure on Granny Green. However, you're right. The trouble has been resolved. His Imperial Majesty didn't force them. Those sinful concubines wanted to leave on their own, and Granny Green let them go. Fei Hong can't blame His Imperial Majesty, and those men who have been eyeing them will finally get what they want. "
Snow said, "We've temporarily placed them in the Li Palace. When will they be dealt with?"
Yun Zhiqiu replied, "Probably after we've wiped out the remaining forces of the Li Palace and started distributing the rewards. It'll be soon!" He put this matter aside for the moment and asked, "Shuang 'er and the others should be here soon, right?"
Snow smiled. "They're already on their way. They should be here by tomorrow."
Yun Zhiqiu, however, couldn't bring herself to smile. She had heard that the Yun family was still sending mother and daughter to take part in the purge even after Yun Ruoshuang's husband had passed away. Actually, she knew that because she had become the empress of heaven, many people had their eyes on the Yun family. This was especially true at a time like this, and the Yun family didn't want to cause any trouble for Yun Zhiqiu. This was also for the good of the Yun family, and they had no choice but to be strict with the Yun family, lest others have something to say about them and force them to continue fighting on the frontlines.
She also didn't want to interfere with her subordinates' battle, so she personally came out to greet them, saying that she missed her sister and wanted to see her. Naturally, no one would stop her for such a small matter. However, when she found out that her sister was coming, she didn't know how to face it. For the sake of her family's hegemony, she had caused her sister to become a widow. On top of that, her sister had revealed some of her inner thoughts when she was drunk. She truly felt guilty.
Just as she was lost in her thoughts, a servant suddenly came to report, "Your Highness, Xing requests an audience!"
Yun Zhiqiu snapped out of her daze. Her eyes flashed, and she nodded. "Invite him in!"
Not long after, Xing hurried over. As soon as he saw Yun Zhiqiu, he bowed and pleaded, "Your Highness, please help me? Please help the clan! "
Yun Zhiqiu was surprised. "Why do you say that?" She was asking a question that she already knew the answer to. She knew about the clan's troubles. Miao Yi still respected her when it came to matters of the harem. He had sent Yang Zhaoqing over to test her attitude. Without her tacit consent, Miao Yi wouldn't dare to act recklessly. Yun Zhiqiu had made it clear from the start that she would never allow Miao Yi to overstep her boundaries. Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you're the Celestial Emperor. She, Yun Zhiqiu, would still dare to make a scene and embarrass Miao Yi.
Miao Yi was well aware of this point. Everything else could be discussed, but when it came to women, there was no room for discussion. She, Yun Zhiqiu, couldn't be that generous. Don't try to pressure me with the rules of the world. It's useless! In short, without her consent, no one should even think about entering this house. Back then, she had locked Zhuge Qing in the Cold Palace and refused to let him out no matter what. Even if Zhuge Qing died, he would still be buried there. Even if he died, he wouldn't be able to leave that place. This was her attitude.
If Miao Yi dared to act recklessly, she would kill every single one of them on sight. She was willing to do it, and she had the ability to do it!
"His Majesty's army has entered the Black Dragon Swamp. Has the matter of the clan's collusion with the Azure and Buddhist Tribes already been apprehended? Wang Moyou has captured quite a few of them? My clansmen … "Xing bitterly explained the situation to Yun Zhiqiu, then pleaded again," Your Highness, please help me? Clansmen, please say something! "
Yun Zhiqiu looked troubled. "It's not convenient for me to interfere with military affairs. Besides, His Majesty will definitely agree to this. Don't worry. Everything will be fine. "
No matter how much Xing pleaded, Yun Zhiqiu tactfully rejected her. In the end, Xing understood that she had no other choice but to follow Su Yun's advice.
"Your Highness, Xing has followed His Majesty for many years. After so many years, I have developed feelings for His Majesty. I hope Your Highness will grant my wish!" Xing suddenly lowered her head and said.
Yun Zhiqiu blinked and stared at her for a long time …
Inside the Green Central Garden, Fei Hong hurriedly rushed over and saw Granny Lu squatting on the ground, tending to the flowers. She slowed down her steps and approached her. She lifted the hem of her skirt and crouched down beside her, asking cautiously, "Godmother, are you alright?"
Granny Lu continued tending to the soil and replied calmly, "I have no power or influence. What could possibly happen to me? If you kill me, your reputation will be tarnished. It's not worth it to touch me. "
Fei Hong whispered, "Godmother, don't take it to heart. This is the path they chose. You've already tried your best."
"I'm too naive. I'm nothing compared to some people. I've overestimated my own strength. I'm only suited to stay here with the flowers. Little girl, you have no power to rely on in this palace as well. Listen to me. Don't ever think of anything improper. You won't be able to win against those people … "
Deep into the night, the starry sky shone brightly. Inside a bedchamber, Xing sat on the bed with her hair disheveled after a bath.
Miao Yi pushed the door open and entered. Outside, a palace maid gently closed the door behind her.
Xing lowered her head in silence.
Miao Yi stood in front of her and stared at her for a while, then slowly said, "On account of our past relationship, I will still give you another choice. You don't have to feel so wronged. You can leave the Heavenly Palace right now, and I will order you to be let go. You won't make things difficult for me either. All my grudges will be written off! And after that? If the Heavenly Palace encounters any trouble in the future, I will do everything according to the rules. I will not deliberately make things difficult for you! "As he said this, he stepped aside and gestured for Xing Yi to enter.
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