freenovelworld Chapter 194 Evil comes with evil consequences
Chapter 194 Evil comes with evil consequences
Time passed by minute by minute, and the long wait seemed to have no end.
Finally, Prince He's breathing completely stopped and his body gradually became cold and stiff.
Wei Yingluo and Liu Baizhi stood silently by, their eyes revealing a determination and firmness.
They gently opened the coffin lid and arranged the scene to make it look like the prince had died of alcoholism.
Everything seemed so natural, as if it was an unexpected tragedy.
Looking at Prince Heqin's body, Wei Yingluo felt a complicated emotion in her heart.
Although he did not succeed in this life, Wei Yingluo was filled with resentment towards this evil man.
More importantly, she also felt a little relieved that she was able to uphold justice and seek justice for the innocent.
Liu Baizhi finally completed her mission, avenged her sister, and also fought for justice for those women who suffered misfortune.
However, she knew deep down in her heart that she had been stabbed with many silver needles by Concubine Chun and her body had already been seriously damaged. She was just holding on.
Liu Baizhi felt a dull pain in her body, but she was not afraid of death.
On the contrary, she had made a vow early on, promising that as long as she could realize her wish, it would be worth it even if it cost her life.
Moreover, she was relieved that she would soon be reunited with her sister.
"Sister, I'll come to you right away..." Liu Baizhi said softly, tears flashing in her eyes. She knew that her time was running out.
However, Wei Yingluo did not notice anything unusual about Liu Baizhi.
The next morning, the absurd story of Prince Heqin, who got drunk and dressed in eunuch's clothes to commit suicide to commit suicide for his mother, spread throughout the Forbidden City like a kite with wings.
When the emperor learned about this, he was very angry and repeatedly ordered that no one was allowed to discuss the matter.
However, these bans did not have any effect, but instead made more people curious about the matter.
People were talking about this matter, some expressed sympathy and praised the prince for his filial piety.
Some people think that the prince was too absurd and bold to stay in the Forbidden City after the palace gates were locked...
Some even said that he must have done something ridiculous last night, like he insulted a palace maid at a palace banquet...
Some people also said that he had harmed too many people and was killed...
In short, the prince became the topic of conversation among the palace maids and eunuchs in the Forbidden City, and all kinds of rumors spread.
Day after day passed.
In the imperial garden on a winter day, the emperor was taking a walk with a entourage. He was preparing to walk to Changchun Palace to visit the queen.
As he was walking, he suddenly heard a melodious singing.
The emperor looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman in gorgeous palace dress. She had a slim figure and elegant manners, like a fairy.
Her voice was clear and melodious, like the sound of nature, as she sang a moving song: "The willows along the palace wall... bowing with every step..."
The emperor listened and felt that both the lyrics and the music were quite innovative, and a sense of curiosity arose in his heart.
Nalan Chunxue was secretly delighted in her heart, she knew that her chance had come.
In the palace, Empress Fucha and Concubine Chun have always enjoyed the emperor's favor, and her carefully planned strategy has finally waited for the opportunity to be implemented.
She hoped to attract the emperor's attention through this performance.
The emperor strode towards Nalan Chunxue, coughed lightly, and asked in a tone so calm that it was difficult to understand, "Whose poem is this?"
Nalan Chunxue bowed respectfully, then raised her head happily, her eyes sparkling with joy, and smiled at the emperor and said:
"In reply to your Majesty, this poem was created by me when I was looking at the beautiful scenery of the Imperial Garden and I felt something in my heart."
The emperor did not think as Nalan Chunxue thought. Instead, he looked at her expressionlessly and said coldly:
"The artistic conception is quite good. But it is winter now, and there are no willow trees in the garden. Lady Shu, are you extremely stupid, or are you blind?"
There was a hint of sarcasm and disdain in the emperor's words, which made Nalan Chunxue's face turn pale in an instant.
She originally thought that her talent and beauty could attract the emperor's attention, but she did not expect to be criticized so harshly.
She felt extremely embarrassed and lost, and tears were almost coming out of her eyes.
However, she held back her tears, lowered her head, and quickly knelt down to plead guilty:
"Your Majesty, please forgive me! I grew up in the water town of Jiangnan and I love the graceful willow trees. I wrote about them in my poem on a whim. I hope Your Majesty will show mercy and forgive my sins."
The emperor smiled slightly and was about to punish her by making her sing in the cold wind all day long.
Nalan Chunxue was startled and gritted her teeth. Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind. She said hastily, "In fact, this poem of mine was inspired by Concubine Chun."
"Oh? What do you mean?" Upon hearing this, the emperor couldn't help but remember that he hadn't seen Concubine Chun for many days.
However, the evidence that she murdered the queen was irrefutable, so even though she was pregnant, she never went to see him.
When Nalan Chunxue saw the emperor's expression change, she knew there might be a chance, so she pretended to be very disappointed and said in a low voice:
"Although Concubine Chun is under house arrest, she is always thinking of you. Therefore, she specially instructed me to write this lyric and tune, hoping to express her longing for you through this song."
The emperor was silent for a long time and said nothing.
At this moment, Nalan Chunxue took advantage of the victory and continued to speak:
"Your Majesty, my residence is next to the Zhongcui Palace, and I seem to hear Concubine Chun crying from time to time. How about you accompany me to visit her? We can just sit there and discuss the music."
The emperor nodded slightly and said, "Let's go. In that case, I will go and take a look as well."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Chunxue's face immediately lit up with joy, and she chattered with the emperor like a happy little bird all the way.
The emperor couldn't help feeling a little annoyed as he listened to her chattering, but he still forced himself to smile.
Finally, he couldn't stand it anymore and said hurriedly: "Li Yu, I'm tired, prepare the sedan chair!"
"Yeah," Li Yu responded quickly, but he was secretly muttering in his heart, in the past, the emperor would not feel tired after going from Changchun Palace to Yangxin Palace and back, what happened today?
Nalan Chunxue pouted unhappily and said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, if you are tired, I can help you walk!"
The emperor didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said helplessly: "I am tired, but I am not too old to walk! Stop talking nonsense, you can take the sedan chair at the back."
He thought to himself, this Concubine Shu is really unpleasant.
At this time, in Zhongcui Palace, Mingyu was holding the gift that Empress Fucha gave to Concubine Chun, anxiously waiting for Concubine Chun to summon her.
However, Concubine Chun didn't want to see her, so she asked Yuhu to get Mingyu to leave.