jdhmnovel Chapter 185 The Emperor is coming
Chapter 185 The Emperor is coming
Everyone was startled, their faces instantly filled with fear, and they knelt down to greet the Emperor, their bodies trembling.
The Emperor entered the hall with a majestic and imposing presence, radiating a powerful aura.
His steps were steady and powerful, each step seemingly carrying invisible pressure, making people involuntarily lower their heads and hold their breath, looking at the tense confrontation of the crowd, and slightly frowning.
"I heard it's quite lively here, so I came to see for myself." The Emperor's gaze swept over Su Yinyin and the Empress Dowager, his eyes deep and unfathomable, making it difficult to fathom his thoughts.
His gaze was like a deep pool, exuding endless majesty and mystery, making people dare not look directly at him.
The Empress Dowager hurriedly cried out, "Your Majesty, this Su Yinyin has no respect for elders and is disrespectful to me." As she spoke, she wiped away non-existent tears with a handkerchief, putting on a pitiful appearance.
Su Yinyin calmly retorted, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine Dowager attempted to snatch a letter from my hand." Her demeanor was neither servile nor arrogant, her gaze firmly fixed on the Emperor. Su Yinyin stood tall and straight, her eyes clear and resolute, showing no fear whatsoever!
The Emperor looked at the Dowager Consort, his eyes icy: "Dowager Consort, is this true?" His tone was authoritative, leaving no room for concealment. The Emperor's gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight at the Dowager Consort, his voice so cold it seemed to freeze the air.
The Empress Dowager panicked, her eyes darting around, her hands unconsciously twisting her handkerchief, but she quickly calmed down.
She hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, that girl Su Yinyin was disrespectful to me, and I only wanted to teach her a lesson. It wasn't because of anything she claimed!" The Empress Dowager's face instantly turned pale, her eyes darted around in a panic, and her words became somewhat incoherent.
Su Yinyin saw how cautious and fearful the Empress Dowager was in front of the Emperor.
Although Su Yinyin had doubts in her heart, she could only suppress them for the time being and focus on dealing with the situation at hand.
With a smile, she said, "Your Highness, shall we show it to His Majesty and see if Yinyin thinks it's true?" Her face held a confident smile, as if victory was assured. Su Yinyin's lips curled up, her smile carrying a hint of composure and certainty.
The Dowager Consort hurriedly denied it, "Su Yinyin, I only said a few words to you. Forget it, for the sake of the baby, why should we fight each other so fiercely?"
A hint of panic flashed in her eyes as she clutched her handkerchief tightly.
The dowager quickly brought out the baby, hoping that for the baby's sake, the baby wouldn't be taken out.
The Dowager Consort was now filled with remorse, regretting it deeply. She knew she was no match for Su Yinyin, yet she still insisted on going to her death.
The Emperor looked at Su Yinyin, "Yinyin, what do you look at?" The Emperor looked at Su Yinyin with anticipation and curiosity in his eyes, eager to see what she was holding.
The Emperor's eyes were filled with curiosity and anticipation, as if he wanted to find some secret in Su Yinyin's answer.
Su Yinyin said, "Your Majesty, as you know, the baby is the Dowager Consort's grandson. I don't know why the Dowager Consort dislikes me at every turn."
"I believe that the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has always been extremely delicate. It seems I am not suitable to be the daughter-in-law of the Imperial Concubine. Your Majesty, perhaps you should annul the imperial decree?"
Su Yinyin lowered her head slightly, her tone tinged with helplessness and grievance. Her lowered eyes and the accompanying ache in her voice evoked a sense of pity in the listener.
After hearing Su Yinyin's words, the Emperor frowned slightly, fell into deep thought, and his expression became serious. He seemed to be pondering the deeper meaning behind Su Yinyin's words.
He knew Su Yinyin's intelligence and decisiveness well, and that her words were not unfounded. Upon hearing that the imperial edict was to be revoked, the Empress Dowager's expression instantly softened.
"Yinyin, don't talk nonsense. How can you just abolish my decree?" The emperor seemed to be scolding, but he didn't seem too angry.
He had already made it clear before that this was a matter between the Regent and Su Yinyin, and he would not get involved.
Su Yinyin curtsied slightly. "Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of offending Your Majesty. It's just that today's events, with the Dowager Consort targeting me so severely, have left me truly terrified of my future days in the palace." Su Yinyin curtsied, her eyes glistening with tears, her voice trembling, making her appear utterly pitiful!
When the Empress Dowager saw Su Yinyin putting on a pitiful act, she was furious and wanted to curse her.
Su Yinyin is such a good actress. Why couldn't the emperor see that Su Yinyin was feigning helplessness?
The Emperor unfolded the letter, his face growing increasingly grim. "Your Highness, what else do you have to say?" The Emperor's face was terrifyingly dark, and his voice was like muffled thunder, sending chills down one's spine.
The Empress Dowager lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty, today's events were my fault. I will absolutely not make things difficult for Su Yinyin in the future. As for her and Yuan'er's matter, I will absolutely not get involved." Her voice trembled, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.
Su Yinyin spoke up at the opportune moment: "Your Majesty, the Dowager Consort has already made her stance clear today, so I will not hold it against her." Su Yinyin smiled slightly, a smile that revealed magnanimity and tolerance.
After a moment of silence, the Emperor said, "Su Yinyin, I know you have been wronged. But the matter of rescinding the imperial decree must not be mentioned again. As for the Dowager Consort, I will warn her myself and ensure that you live peacefully in the palace from now on."
The emperor's gaze swept back and forth between Su Yinyin and the Empress Dowager, his tone serious and his eyes authoritative and solemn, making no one dare to disobey him in the slightest.
That old fox, the Emperor, actually thought he could finalize my status as a princess with just a few words. Dream on! So, no matter what, the royal family truly stands united against outsiders.
"Your Highness, it's best to avoid the Prince's residence unless absolutely necessary!" The Emperor said, his eyes filled with an undeniable authority. Su Yinyin understood and followed him.
Su Yinyin followed the emperor slowly and silently.
Seeing that Su Yinyin behind him wasn't trying to curry favor with him, the emperor's expression darkened slightly, and he quickened his pace. She had just helped him resolve a problem, and she wasn't even thanking him?
The emperor stopped and turned around, staring directly at Su Yinyin. "Su Yinyin, I've solved such a problem for you, and you haven't even said thank you?" His eyes were filled with dissatisfaction and accusation.
Su Yinyin quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. I am grateful, and I am not a stingy person." Su Yinyin hurriedly bowed and apologized, her expression respectful.
The emperor snorted coldly, "Oh, I'd like to see how you're not stingy." He crossed his arms and looked at Su Yinyin with a questioning expression.
"Your Majesty, the items have been given to the chief eunuch, who has been instructed to place them in the Imperial Study."
"What is it?" The emperor frowned slightly, his face full of curiosity!
Su Yinyin smiled gently, "Your Majesty will know once you open it. This is a small token of my appreciation, a small gift to thank Your Majesty for rescuing me from this predicament." Su Yinyin's smile was gentle and charming, with a mysterious glint in her eyes!
The emperor nodded with interest, and then took Su Yinyin to the imperial study.
Upon arriving at the Imperial Study, the chief eunuch presented a beautifully wrapped box.
The emperor opened it and found it to be an ancient book containing long-lost strategies for governing the country and methods for cultivating rare medicinal herbs. The emperor's eyes lit up instantly, his face filled with surprise and excitement!
The emperor was overjoyed. "I never imagined you possessed such a thing. I had underestimated you." The emperor was so excited that he danced with joy, his praise for Su Yinyin overflowing!
Su Yinyin lowered her head. "Your Majesty is busy with countless affairs of state. Perhaps this ancient book can be of some help to Your Majesty." Su Yinyin bowed her head slightly, her attitude humble.