jdhmnovel Chapter 342 Disaster Star
Chapter 342 Disaster Star
For a moment, the air at the entrance of the palace seemed to freeze.
Shen and Yunxi noticed something was wrong and instinctively pulled Yu Wan behind them to protect her.
Huo Xuanqing said to Emperor Wenjing, "Your Majesty, this woman has a special destiny; she is someone who clashes with the 'Blood Fiend'."
Upon hearing this, Yunxi's face turned deathly pale, and she shielded Yu Wan like a protective chick.
Madam Shen was even more panicked, tightly gripping Yu Wan's hand and trying her best to remain calm: "Daoist Master, are you mistaken? My daughter-in-law is just an ordinary woman, how could she be some kind of jinx?"
Huo Xuanqing remained calm and his tone was firm: "I would never be wrong. This woman has a special destiny. If she is not suppressed in time, it may cause a great disaster."
All eyes were on Yu Wan.
Some noble ladies who came upon hearing the news looked on with pity, and those with even stronger sympathy couldn't help but worry about Yu Wan.
Even if Emperor Wenjing did not believe in Taoism, Huo Xuanqing's argument about "national destiny" made it impossible for the emperor not to believe.
Emperor Wenjing's gaze slowly fell on Yu Wan.
He knew this woman.
The eldest daughter whom the Duke of Anguo and his wife had just found.
Emperor Wenjing frowned, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
The Duke of Anguo and his wife are meritorious officials of the state; if their daughter is punished...
Duke Anguo and his wife never imagined that this jinx would be their own daughter.
They anxiously squeezed out from the crowd of onlookers.
With anxiety and anger on his face, Duke Anguo stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, my wife and I have served the country our whole lives, and we have never had the slightest selfish thought."
"My daughter was separated from her family since childhood. She was finally found and has always been honest and upright. Now she has been unjustly slandered by this Taoist priest. I beg Your Majesty to have mercy on my loyalty to the country and thoroughly investigate this matter!"
Lady Anguo burst into tears, saying, "Your Majesty, the 'blood evil' and 'fate' that Master Huo spoke of are too vague and unrealistic."
"My daughter is but a weak woman; how could she bear such a terrible crime? I beg Your Majesty to have mercy and not to believe these false accusations."
Seeing this, Huo Xuanqing calmly took out a Bagua plate from his sleeve and muttered incantations.
The pointer on the Bagua compass spun wildly, finally pointing directly at Yu Wan.
"Your Majesty, please look, this is irrefutable proof that this woman is incompatible with 'Blood Fiend'."
He raised his voice, trying to make sure everyone could see this so-called "evidence".
Lady Anguo was trembling with anger. She pointed at Huo Xuanqing and said, "You charlatan! You think you can fool the Emperor and everyone with just some crooked tricks?"
Huo Xuanqing glanced calmly at the Duchess of Anguo, "Not a single word I have said is false. I have come here for the sake of the millions of people of Dazhao. Whether His Majesty believes it or not is His Majesty's business."
"This is all I have to say."
After saying this, Huo Xuanqing turned around and prepared to leave.
Emperor Wenjing watched him, but was not angry. He only looked at his back with a deep and dark gaze.
Just then, a cry of surprise suddenly came from inside the hall.
Immediately following was the frantic report from the young eunuch, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty—something terrible has happened! The Empress Dowager has fainted!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wenjing's expression changed drastically.
The thought that was still weighing the options was instantly taken over by the fact that the Empress Dowager had fainted.
He didn't have time to delve any further into Yu Wan's fate and immediately ordered, "Summon the imperial physician, quickly!"
He raised his eyes, his gaze falling on the departing Huo Xuanqing, and called out, "Daoist Master, please wait!"
After these words were spoken, everyone understood what Emperor Wenjing meant.
The Duke and Duchess of Anguo's faces turned pale and ashen in an instant.
Shen and Yunxi also held onto Yu Wan tightly.
Among the crowd, Prince Yong watched this scene and a slow smile crept onto his lips.
Emperor Wenjing strode up to Huo Xuanqing, his posture slightly more humble than before. "Daoist Master, the Empress Dowager has suddenly fainted..."
Emperor Wenjing did not say the rest of the question, but everyone, including Huo Xuanqing, knew what he wanted to ask.
Huo Xuanqing looked up at the crimson stars in the sky, did some calculations with his fingers, and then sighed:
Huo Xuanqing looked up at the crimson stars in the sky, did some calculations with his fingers, and then sighed:
"This is a sign that the bloodthirsty energy is further eroding the body."
"The Empress Dowager is blessed with great fortune, but due to her advanced age, she could not withstand the evil aura of this calamity and suffered this calamity first."
"Your Majesty, I am not exaggerating, but now that the Empress Dowager is in trouble, I am afraid that one after another will happen in the palace."
"If this jinx is allowed to roam freely, the people wherever she goes will be affected."
"If this woman is not suppressed as soon as possible, the Great Zhao Dynasty may face annihilation."
As he spoke, his gaze swept towards Yu Wan, intentionally or unintentionally, his eyes filled with unwavering certainty and righteous indignation.
It was as if the world would truly suffer annihilation because of Yu Wan alone.
Emperor Wenjing's expression grew increasingly solemn.
No one around dared to utter a sound.
Just as An Guo was about to speak, Emperor Wenjing's gaze suddenly fell on him.
“Duke Anguo, I do not believe these absurd and unfounded claims, but the Empress Dowager’s sudden fainting is a matter of great importance, and I must be cautious.”
"I will send people to investigate this matter thoroughly. If there is any impropriety, I will release Yu Wan."
This means that Yu Wan should be detained first.
Duke Anguo clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
He was filled with resentment and anger, yet he knew he was powerless to refute it.
Emperor Wenjing was considered a filial son, and with the Empress Dowager having an accident at this critical juncture, all the blame seemed to be directed at Yu Wan.
He could only suppress his dissatisfaction and anger, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Your Majesty's decree will be obeyed."
"I only beg Your Majesty not to wrong my daughter."
Emperor Wenjing immediately raised his hand, and the imperial guards stepped forward and walked towards Yu Wan.
Madam Shen was extremely anxious. "No, it's impossible. How could Yu Niang be a jinx?"
"You can't take her away!"
The Duke and Duchess of Anguo, along with Madam Shen and Yunxi, were all in a state of panic and confusion. On the contrary, Yu Wan, the person directly involved, remained calm, as if she had not realized the seriousness of the "jinx" theory at all.
Yunxi's eyes were filled with anxiety, "Sister-in-law..."
Yu Wan whispered to her, "It's alright, you take good care of your mother-in-law."
"I'll be fine."
Hearing Yu Wan's confident tone, Yun Xi was slightly taken aback, but then strangely calmed down as well.
She took a deep breath and grabbed the anxious and flustered Shen Shi, "Mother, we believe in sister-in-law and brother. Brother will definitely not let anything happen to sister-in-law."
Shen's eyes reddened as she hesitated to look at Yunxi. After a moment, she slowly released her grip on Yu Wan's hand.
Yu Wan took the initiative to walk towards the Imperial Guards and said calmly, "There's no need to trouble you all, I'll go with you."
"Wan'er!"
Lady Anguo called out in a choked voice.
If it weren't for the Duke of Anguo supporting her, she would have already collapsed to the ground, her body weak.
She never imagined that finding her daughter would bring her such a terrible disaster.
If she had known this day would come, she would have preferred that her daughter never return to the capital.
The crime of being a scourge to the country is far too serious for Yu Wan to bear!