After walking for a while, she saw Dodo standing beside a big tree. She couldn't see what kind of signal he was sending, but she saw the top of the tree shake, and with a crash, a person jumped down from the top. The person was thin and wore a dark green gown, similar to the color of the leaves, so she didn't notice him at first. He wore a wide bamboo hat on his head, with a black veil hanging down from the edge, like a curtain covering his face, making it impossible to recognize him.
When the person saw Dodo arrive, he cheerfully said, "Done? You moved quickly, but you didn't make me wait too long. What, did the Emperor approve it? "It was a clear and melodious voice of a young girl. Although appearance and voice had nothing to do with each other, Zheng Ying heard her voice, which was sweet and pleasant like the chirping of an oriole. Presumably, she wasn't too ugly, so she wore a veil to hide her identity.
Dodo sneered and said, "Benwang volunteered to defend his territory, so that he can sit on the Emperor's throne more securely. It's already impolite for this kid not to kowtow to express his gratitude, so how can he not approve?" The young girl said, "Well, you're right, I was confused. But I'm not familiar with the Emperor, and from the tone of your voice, you seem to be very dissatisfied with him. "
Dodo sneered and said, "There's nothing to be dissatisfied with. He has been on the throne for less than half a year, and his words are smooth enough, but when it comes to real weight, he's at most a victim in the struggle for power in the court. But this kid is quite smart, not only does he know how to distinguish between loyal and slanderous words, but he can also stay calm and deal with all sides. Unfortunately, no one is perfect, not only is his heart too soft, he also dotes on Shen Shiyun too much. She says to go to the east, the Emperor doesn't say to go to the west, and he doesn't hide any secrets from her. This is also good, the most difficult thing to accept is a beauty's favor, so it's convenient for us to take advantage of the court. "
The young girl clapped her hands and said, "That's right, this is called a femme fatale. In ancient times, King Zhou of Shang built a star-plucking tower for his favorite concubine, Daji, and King You of Zhou built a beacon fire for Bao Si. I wonder what His Majesty will do for the sake of Shen Shiyun. I'm really looking forward to it … "Halfway through his speech, he suddenly remembered that the two Emperors he had mentioned were both Emperors of Fallen Nations. Ever since the rise of the Later Jin, Taizu Nurhachi and Taizong Huang Taiji went on expeditions all over the country, killing enemies on horseback. Fulin, on the other hand, was the first emperor to ascend the throne after the army officially entered the pass and had a stable foundation. Using this as a comparison, he seemed to be cursing the Qing Dynasty for its short lifespan. He hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, that's not what I meant. I just thought that one day when you ascend the throne, you'll be able to look down on the mountains and see how small they are.
Dodo's expression was gloomy as he said coldly, "How many times have I told you? Of course, we have to fight for power, but I have never thought of ascending the throne myself. If you want to be the Empress even in your dreams, you can learn from her and seduce the Emperor like Shen Shiyun. Anyway, your beauty is enough, why waste your time with me? "
The young girl panicked and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I said the wrong thing again. Please don't be angry. I don't want to be some troublesome Empress. As long as I follow you, even if it's the Emperor, I won't do it. Ai, actually, I remember every word you said to me. I don't dare to forget a word. It's not an exaggeration to say that I can recite it backwards. You told me 'you don't want to be the Emperor'. Including the two times today, you've said it five times in total. I just hope that you can realize your dream and become the most powerful overlord. Since you don't want to listen, then I won't say it again. "
Her words were sincere and sincere. Zheng Ying secretly repeated her words and said in his heart, "This girl really knows how to beg for mercy. If the Emperor is angry with me in the future, I'll also beg for mercy like this."
Dodo heard it. He had been fighting for many years. Every day, he was only thinking about how to behead the enemy. He had long forgotten what it felt like to be considerate. It was rare for someone to treat him with such tenderness. It was inevitable that he was touched. Even if his anger had not subsided, it was not good to get angry again. He softened his tone and changed the topic, "Let's not talk about this. When I went to see His Majesty just now, I encountered something very interesting. Do you know what it was? "
The young girl said, "His Majesty is not at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, but at the Snow Song Palace. I already knew about it, but I didn't … But you've always been serious. Now that even you think it's interesting, it must be very interesting …"
Dodo said in displeasure, "We've all heard about His Majesty's whereabouts from the eunuchs. I didn't say it on the spot and dragged it on until now to bring it up again. Do you think I'm crazy or something? You definitely wouldn't have guessed that Shen Shiyun is pregnant with His Majesty's flesh and blood. She's currently recuperating in bed. I don't need to describe His Majesty's happy expression. "
The young girl was stunned. She suddenly stomped her feet and pounded her fists. When Zheng Ying heard that Shen Shiyun was pregnant, she also had the same reaction in her heart. She couldn't help but praise her inwardly. She felt closer to the young girl. She heard her shout again, "That slut is pregnant? Then … if I had stabbed her a little more accurately last time, she and her child would have died. I would have completely uprooted the weeds and destroyed Shadowless Mountain Villa's last bloodline. It would have been perfect! But I only gave her a small wound and left her to be proud of herself? I … I'm really a dabbler! It's all Big Brother Li's fault for meddling in other people's business … "
Dodo said, "Shut up. Are you afraid that others won't hear you?" When she stopped shouting, he sneered again, "Li Yijie is protecting the woman he loves the most. It's true that he's a hindrance, but how can you call it meddling in other people's business?"
The young girl said, "It's my bad choice of words. It's like when I'm in danger, you'll risk your life to protect me. When you're in danger, I … I'm the same. "She looked bashful. Her face was covered by a veil, so no one could see that two red clouds had quietly appeared on her cheeks.
Dodo was unmoved. He said, "Don't think too highly of yourself. What are you talking about? Why would you run into danger for no reason? But you're always so impetuous. It's hard to say what you want to do. From now on, you'll do everything according to my orders. You can't act on your own. Do you understand? "The young girl said," Alright. You're my God. I'll do whatever you say. "
Behind the tree, Zheng Ying's whole body was cold and her limbs were stiff. Only her cheeks were burning fiercely. When she heard this, she naturally guessed that the person in front of her was the assassin who tried to assassinate Shen Shiyun. Furthermore, she was very close to Prince Yu. On this day, she didn't know if it was a lucky omen or a bad one, but she had heard the most secretive secrets of the palace. However, she rarely paid attention to the affairs of the Wulin of the Central Plains. She also didn't know that this green-clothed young girl, Chu Menglin, was a person of great influence. It was only after she had fallen out with her father and betrayed the Sacrifice Shadow Sect that the weakness that she had hidden under her strong appearance for a long time had violently erupted. Her personality had become somewhat closed off, especially when she was alone. Her mood had become extremely depressed. She was extremely gentle towards Dodo and was willing to compromise in every possible way. On one hand, it was because Dodo was the person she deeply loved. On the other hand, she was really afraid that he would abandon her. If that happened, she would lose her only pillar of support. Henceforth, she would be all alone with no one to rely on. If the old subordinates of the Shadow Sect were to see her meek and submissive appearance, no one would believe that this was the arrogant and willful Eldest Miss of the Shadow Sect.
Dodo and Chu Menglin were both highly skilled in martial arts. It didn't take much effort for them to hear the sudden heavy breathing nearby. Chu Menglin shouted, "Who's there? Come out! " She raised her arm to her shoulder and quickly locked onto the location. A sharp hexagonal silver dart was clasped between her index and middle fingers. She stared unblinkingly at the tree to her left. If the person behind the tree made the slightest movement, she would immediately send the dart to take their life.
Zheng Ying was hiding behind the tree. Although she couldn't see Chu Menglin's eyes, she knew that her movements had been exposed and that she could be killed at any time. She thought to herself, "If I stick my head out, I'll be stabbed. What should I do? That's right, Prince Yu blamed that lass for being rash. That means that he's a dependable person and will consider the big picture. He definitely won't make things difficult for me. Now that I've discovered his secret, I have to take the initiative. I'll scare him first. Who knows, maybe he'll be loyal to me from then on. This is called gaining the initiative by striking first. " Having made up her mind, she coughed lightly. She rolled up her sleeves and slowly walked out from behind the tree. She had a flickering smile on her face as she walked in front of Dodo. She sighed and said, "Your Highness, you really do know that assassin. You've fooled the Emperor so much. Tsk tsk, what should I say about you …"
Dodo said, "So what?" Zheng Ying smiled and said, "Nothing much. But Your Highness is an important official in the imperial court. Think about it. You've bribed an assassin to kill your nephew's beloved concubine. Once the Emperor finds out, or if the news spreads, the impact won't be good. Don't you think so? "
Dodo coldly said, "Let me ask you something. If this Prince really hired an assassin to assassinate you, and I even dared to kill the Emperor's most beloved concubine, where did you get the confidence that I wouldn't dare to touch you?" Zheng Ying's forehead was covered in cold sweat. She said in her heart, "Not good, why didn't I think of that?" When Chu Menglin heard Dodo's murderous intent, she clenched her fingers and was about to throw the dart. But Dodo suddenly raised his arm and blocked her wrist. Chu Menglin's heart was full of doubts, but she thought that he always had a reason for doing things. She slowly put down the dart.
Dodo said to Zheng Ying, "I don't need to kill you. Before you tell on me, it's best to think carefully about whether the Emperor will believe you or me more. In terms of seniority, this Prince is still his Imperial Uncle. You're just a concubine who's full of lies. Besides, I don't have any grudges with Consort Yun. What's the benefit of killing her? Moreover, the Emperor already hates you. His impression of you has fallen again and again. If you continue to fool around like this, I'm afraid you won't even be able to be a concubine. If you don't care, let's try it. "
Zheng Ying's heart trembled. She struggled to argue, "You … how do you know that the Emperor hates me?" Dodo said, "Is there a need to ask? When the Emperor looked at you in the Snow Song Palace, as well as his attitude when speaking to you, do you think I couldn't tell what kind of emotions he had? "
Chu Menglin nodded and said, "As a lover, there are two kinds of women that are most annoying. First, they're too smart. Whatever you do, she knows. Whatever you think, she can analyze. If you tell a few lies in front of her, she'll easily expose them. Over time, you'll feel extremely pressured and even more afraid. In front of her, you'll be like an invisible person. Moreover, most people who are extremely talented and knowledgeable won't be happy that their lover is smarter than them and that their limelight is overshadowing them. Second, they pretend to understand when they don't. They use stubbornness to cover up their ignorance and refuse to admit their mistakes. What's even more annoying is that they'll always put unwarranted charges on your head and won't allow you to explain. A truly pleasing woman should be smart, but she also needs to know how to pretend to be confused at the right time. If he needs it, you should serve him gently and considerately. If he's busy, you shouldn't disturb him. It's best if you can 'summon him and send him away'. No matter how he treats you, you can't be angry. You must always treat him well wholeheartedly. "
Dodo was secretly amused. When she first heard the first half of the speech, she felt that she had studied it thoroughly. Later on, if there really was such a pair of man and woman, they were most likely master and servant rather than husband and wife. She then thought about how Shen Shiyun looked weak on the surface, but was actually extremely shrewd on the inside. Not to mention the harem, she rarely met a match in the entire imperial court. Yuren was even less of a match for her. She couldn't help but feel vexed.
Zheng Ying had just been questioned by Dodo and was already timid. After Chu Menglin beat around the bush, although she was still unwilling, she had no choice but to admit that what they said was reasonable. It just so happened that Shen Shiyun's point of view was more or less the same, implying that she wasn't even qualified to be silenced. To deal with these two people, it was obvious that threats wouldn't work. At the very least, she had to establish a good relationship with them and find out what they knew, so that she could quell the rebellion and render meritorious service to the imperial family. She smiled obsequiously and said, "Who said I was going to tell on you? Did I say that? I just wanted to satisfy my curiosity. I heard you guys discussing a big plan, so I came to ask about it. Curiosity can kill the cat. It's no small matter. "
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