jdhmnovel Chapter 103 The concubine who died young in the novel "The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wi
Chapter 103 The concubine who died young in the novel "The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wi
As the old saying goes, what you fear most is what will happen.
Just as Song Xue'an finished instructing Le Yan to prepare for an announcement that Qian Changzai had been placed under house arrest, Mu Jin rushed back.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has returned to the palace."
She had gone to carry out the tasks assigned by her mistress, but as soon as she left Changhua Palace, she heard a message from her servants that the Emperor had returned to the palace.
Upon hearing the news, she immediately ran back to inform her mistress.
Song Xuean frowned, her hand resting on the table tightening slightly.
Why did you come back?
Normally, wouldn't it take a day or two before they return to the palace?
With a quick glance around, Song Xue'an immediately ordered, "Go to the side hall, have Consort Qian stay quietly, and have someone keep a close eye on the Emperor's movements."
"Yes."
Changhua Palace sprang into action. Leyan was incredibly obedient; she stayed quietly as instructed. Hongdou was also pulled to her side. The two of them huddled in the side hall like invisible people, barely exchanging a few words.
Entering straight through the palace gates, Emperor Kangning rode his horse, his black cloak fluttering in the wind, past the Qianqing Palace, and sped towards the Changhua Palace.
The eunuchs and guards following behind were extremely nimble. No matter how fast Emperor Kangning rode, they always kept a distance of three steps, closely following behind him.
Wherever he went, the palace maids and eunuchs all knelt down to avoid him.
As if a storm was brewing, Consort Song Xue'an in Changhua Palace was in utter turmoil.
All the thoughts that flashed through her mind were not as alarming as the approaching sound of horses' hooves.
Oh no, it seems he's really got his eye on us!
Song Xue'an suppressed her panic and tried to greet the emperor with the calmest and most composed demeanor, but she found that she still couldn't calm herself down.
She bit her tongue hard, and after a sharp pain, the metallic taste spread through her mouth. Song Xue'an squeezed her wrist tightly and forced a smile.
Meanwhile, Emperor Kangning had already arrived at Changhua Palace.
On a sturdy, powerful black steed sat Emperor Kangning, listlessly toying with his whip.
He was born with unparalleled handsomeness, but his eyes were as black as ink, sharp and deep, making people afraid to look directly at him.
He looked around with a hint of indifference in his eyes, then gently raised his hand, and the chief eunuch Li Li behind him made a move.
Li Li led his men toward the side hall, but was stopped before they could proceed.
"Steward Li, where are we going?"
Song Xue'an walked out of the palace with a smile and immediately saw the emperor who made her somewhat afraid, as well as the rows of guards behind him.
Her hand, hidden in her sleeve, twitched slightly. She was unsettled, but she didn't show it at all.
She walked gracefully to Emperor Kangning and curtsied, saying, "Your Majesty, this concubine greets you."
Upon seeing her, Emperor Kangning looked at her leisurely, neither speaking to her nor urging her to get up.
Song Xue'an maintained her bowing posture, her lowered eyes filled with displeasure towards Emperor Kangning.
She raised her head again, her eyes now filled with seductive allure and a shy, timid expression: "Your Majesty~?"
As if scolding him for not letting her get up, Song Xue'an stared straight at Emperor Kangning.
After a short while, Emperor Kangning raised his head slightly and said lazily, "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Song Xue'an quickly stood up without the slightest hesitation.
She feigned curiosity as she looked at Emperor Kangning and asked, "Why has Your Majesty suddenly come to Changhua Palace?"
Emperor Kangning didn't mince words with Song Xue'an and said directly, "I heard you've taken a concubine, so I've come to see."
Upon hearing that it was indeed for Leyan, Song Xue'an's heart sank.
She quickly forced a smile, "Is Your Majesty referring to Consort Qian?"
She snorted again, slightly displeased, and said, "She was disrespectful to me and has already been confined to her quarters. Did Your Majesty come here to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress?"
Her beautiful eyes were filled with displeasure and jealousy, just like the jealousy among concubines. Song Xue'an was particularly displeased that Emperor Kangning would bring up other women as soon as he arrived at Changhua Palace.
Emperor Kangning glanced at her for a few moments, then suddenly smiled and said, "Since she has offended you, I'll just kill her for you, so you won't have to worry about her anymore."
The word "kill" was used at the slightest disagreement, making Song Xue'an almost lose her composure.
She forced a smile, "It's...it's not that bad..."
"Of course it's necessary, how could it not be necessary?"
Emperor Kangning interrupted Song Xue'an, his dark eyes staring straight at her with a strange smile, "You've offended my beloved concubine, you should go to hell to atone for your sins."
Before Song Xue'an could react, he immediately stopped smiling, looked at Li Li, and ordered, "Go, drag Qian Changzai out and execute her on the spot in front of the Imperial Concubine."
"!!!"
Song Xue'an's pupils dilated in shock. She immediately knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly, pleading, "Your Majesty, Consort Qian's crime does not warrant death. Please spare her life!"
She was in a panic, but she didn't forget to curse Emperor Kangning in her heart.
Are you crazy? How can you just kill someone like that? What triggered this?
Even though he committed murder before, he still insisted on having a reason and evidence!
Song Xue'an kowtowed and begged for mercy, but Emperor Kangning just stared at her without saying a word for a long time.
His eyes sparkled with interest as he grew increasingly curious about what was so special about Consort Qian. Otherwise, given the temperament of this imperial concubine, why would she kneel before him and plead for anyone?
After thinking for a moment, his gaze fell on the side hall.
It's as if you can see the money inside through the doors and windows.
At this point, Qian Changzai himself was already numb.
Suddenly a group of people burst in, their bodies radiating murderous intent, and dragged her down. They held sharpened, blood-stained knives to her neck, as if her head would be severed at any moment.
Hongdou was already crying in fear. She also had a knife to her neck, but she was treated better than Leyan, as she only had one knife.
Unlike Leyan, who crossed two weapons.
She was held captive with a blank expression, not daring to move, for fear that she might accidentally end up with a knife on her head.
Li Li looked at the girl in front of him with a strange expression, then suddenly waved his hand, signaling the two guards holding Le Yan to loosen their grip and not hold her so tightly.
He coughed lightly, his high-pitched voice ringing in Le Yan's ears, "You, are you Qian Changzai?"
Le Yan didn't really want to talk to these people, but her life was in their hands, so she could only nod and reply, "Yes."
What's wrong with her? She is Qian Changzai. Do whatever you want with her!
She muttered to herself, but dared not actually say what was on her mind.
Otherwise, she might have died in the next second.
Le Yan's mind was in turmoil, but her face remained calm, as if she couldn't see the two knives at all.
Li Li's eyes flashed, and he raised his hand, ordering, "Take them all out. His Majesty is waiting."
I wonder if His Majesty, who was originally waiting to kill someone, still wants to kill her after seeing Consort Qian.