Chen Yan was overwheld with frustration, "What is going on here?"
He spoke to her nicely, yet she embarrassed him like that?
Her forceful entry into the Imperial Palace would also cause him to be punished, wouldn’t it?
Following his command, the guards at the gate imdiately chased after Long Yue and stopped her.
But they seed to have forgotten that Long Yue knew martial arts. Even with her large belly, her movents were still agile. A few nimble moves allowed her to dodge past two guards and head straight for the palace.
"Yue’er? Oh, Little Yue’er, wait for your grandfather!"
Cao Yin worried that Long Yue would suffer losses, so he quickly followed behind her.
Chen Yan’s expression darkened further. The Cao Family mbers were truly audacious, daring to be so reckless even within the palace. Were they truly trying to outshine the Emperor with their achievents?
However, these were thoughts he could only seethe with anger but couldn’t voice aloud, so he could only keep them in his heart, feeling aggrieved.
Inside the Imperial Study Room, Qi Yun was playing chess.
Chen Zhong was serving by his side, beside them, the winding waters of the ornantal stream made a tinkling sound, as an incense burner emitted a gentle scent.
Qi Yun’s expression was calm and composed, his eyes fixed on the chessboard, holding a chess piece in his hand, pondering sothing.
At that mont, soone outside shouted, "This is the Emperor’s study, unauthorized entry is forbidden!"
"I need to see the Emperor! I have urgent matters to discuss with him!"
"The Emperor has already said he won’t see anyone, Lady Jiao, please leave quickly."
"I truly have an urgent matter to see the Emperor about, please convey this to him."
"Just say you have an urgent military report!"
Inside the study, Qi Yun was speechless, knowing without a doubt that the voice belonged to the old fool Cao Yin.
This old man, his ability to falsely report military situations was truly remarkable. Just wait, the Emperor wouldn’t let him off lightly!
Qi Yun was very annoyed by the two, and sneered coldly, "Let them in!"
Chen Zhong felt helpless. The temperant of the Emperor was such that only Little Shiqi could frustrate him like this. Out of love for him, others wouldn’t touch Long Yue.
He was worried she might harm her unborn child, yet despite it being inadvisable, he still t with her.
When Long Yue entered, she knew she had made a mistake and quickly bowed to apologize.
Qi Yun squinted and sneered coldly, "You know you made a mistake?"
"Yes, I entered the Imperial Palace unauthorizedly, a grave cri, but the Emperor is rciful and only scolded . I am deeply grateful."
Indeed, she had already co up with excuses to absolve herself, truly clever!
It was truly said that those in the sa family act alike. This woman, like that little guy, clever and cheeky, evokes both affection and annoyance.
"If you’re here to plead for Duanmu Nan, then you can leave."
Qi Yun withdrew his chess piece, his face cold and indifferent.
Long Yue raised her head, "Emperor, the master has a life-saving grace towards both and my husband, he saved A Mu twice and saved as well, allowing to conceive a child. Such kindness, if not repayed, would be ungratefulness."
"He committed treason!"
"Emperor, the master has been wronged! If he truly committed treason, then why didn’t A Mu return with him? He must be staying behind to continue investigating the case!"
I...
Qi Yun lifted his head, looking at this young woman, feeling a deep gloom.
A woman being too smart wasn’t good, seeing through the truth at a glance.
He rubbed his brows, waved his hand, "I’ve already ordered him to be imprisoned in the death prison. As for the verdict, it’ll wait for Li Qingmu to return!"
Long Yue gnawed on her red lips, this was the only concession she could gain.
A few days ago, Long Yue received correspondence by carrier pigeon, knowing A Mu would definitely continue to investigate this matter. But Long Yue worried the people behind who frad her master might act in advance.
Therefore, she risked being scolded by the Emperor or even imprisoned to co.
Now that the Emperor agreed to delay, it was appropriate to stop.
"I thank the Emperor for his grace!"
Long Yue exited the Imperial Study Room, Cao Yin bowed to Qi Yun, also intending to leave, but was called back.
"Old Fool Cao, is it up to you to co and go as you please here?"
Cao Yin turned back, smirking, "Well... should I receive a beating?"
"Hmph!" Qi Yun scoffed, looking at him with disdain, "Old Fool! Co over, accompany in playing chess!"
Cao Yin’s face instantly fell. This... with his poor chess skills, wasn’t he asking for trouble?
But having been in the wrong, he could only comply obediently.
...
Long Yue walked out of the Imperial Study Room, strolling along the high palace wall’s corridor.
Ahead, appeared a light sedan chair, upon which reclined a woman in a peony dress, alluring and seductive.
Her makeup was simple yet that simplicity enhanced the allure of the peony dress, making her even more enchanting.
The sedan chair stopped when approaching Long Yue.
Yu Pin stepped out from the sedan chair, smiling faintly, "Lady Jiao, did you go to see the Emperor?"
Long Yue’s gaze was cold and rested on her, expressionless, "Yu Pin, you’re not qualified to inquire about my whereabouts!"
Instantly, Yu Pin’s face turned blue!
Status is indeed a magical thing.
Concubines had ranks, the Empress was first rank, Imperial Concubine was standard second rank, Consort was standard third rank, Concubine fourth rank, below there were titled ladies and ladies with ranks ranging from secondary fourth to secondary seventh.
Yu Pin was rely fourth rank, while Long Yue was a lady of second rank, but generally, palace concubines held higher status, particularly those favored by the Emperor. With just a whisper on the pillow, your fate could be sealed.
That’s why many court noble wives, despite having ranks, were courteous towards the concubines.
Who knew when a palace concubine would suddenly be favored by the Emperor?
However, Qi Yun’s concubines were in a restrained situation.
Ever since twenty years ago after Princess Consort Yun left, she took Qi Yun’s heart away completely, leaving him like a monk, rarely touching won.
Soone like Yu Pin essentially was left in cold shoulder.
Thus, Long Yue directly used rank to suppress her, deeply shaming her.
Yu Pin’s delicate body shivered slightly, demanding sharply, "Lady Jiao sure has a big tone, those who don’t know might think you’re the Empress yourself!"
Last ti Long Yue used the Empress to corner her, this ti, she wanted to corner back.
Long Yue squinted and smiled, "I would love to beco the Empress, but unfortunately, I am already married, otherwise, I might really compete in the harem for elegance!"
Others might fear the Empress, but not Long Yue, anyway, this Empress Qiao wasn’t a good person to begin with, they would clash sooner or later.
Why hold back?
Yu Pin awaited Long Yue’s treasonous words, her eyes imdiately filled with glee, though her face remained cold, "Lady Jiao, the words you spoke today here, will definitely be reported verbatim to the Empress!"
"Oh? Then thank you Yu Pin!"
Long Yue said with a smile, paying no attention to Yu Pin’s mortified expression, walked gracefully beside her, suddenly lowering her voice, "Yu Pin, no need to act, I know you’re not acting alone, tell , whose person are you?"
Yu Pin’s delicate body trembled slightly, her face revealing an unnatural expression.
Long Yue continued, "Is it the Empress’s person? That Empress Qiao acts leaving no traces because soone willingly takes the fall for her! I’m really curious, what lifeline does she hold on you people to make you willing to die for her?"
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