jdhmnovel Chapter 337 Consort De is Gone
Chapter 337 Consort De is Gone
Emperor Wenjing rose and left the Dexin Palace.
Prince Yong stood alone in the hall, the strong smell of blood filling his nostrils, and everything before him seemed to become blurry.
What exactly happened?!
After the incident involving the mother, all the palace servants in Dexin Palace and those who witnessed the shocking events at the horse farm were taken to the Imperial Prison for interrogation by the Emperor.
His men didn't have time to gather any information!
He stared at the tightly closed palace doors, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
Yu Wan stayed in Fengkun Palace for half an hour before leaving the palace to return home.
Yun Shang has finished his shift and returned home.
The family waited for Yu Wan to return home for dinner.
To avoid worrying the Shen family, Yu Wan smiled and brushed off any questions from them about what had happened that day.
After having dinner, he went to his study and privately told Yunshang about what had happened at the horse farm that day.
"I inquired before leaving the palace, and it seems that Consort De was seriously injured."
Yu Wan sighed.
But deep down, he felt no pity or sympathy for Consort De.
If she hadn't discovered it in time, she would be the one lamenting now.
Yun Shang's eyes were cold.
He knew that Consort De would not give up, but he did not expect that Consort De would be so impatient, taking action on the very first day that Yu Wan entered the palace to teach Princess Changning.
"Are you hurt?"
Yun Shang looked at Yu Wan, not caring about Consort De's condition.
He only cared whether she was hurt.
Yu Wan felt her cheeks flush slightly under his intense gaze, and gently shook her head, "I'm fine..."
Before she could finish speaking, the man suddenly pulled her into his arms, his arm around her shoulder.
Yu Wan paused, her body stiffening involuntarily.
Yun Shang held her very tightly, as if he wanted to embed her into his body.
"I failed to protect you."
If he had more and greater power, no one would dare to set their sights on Yu Wan.
The man's cool voice seemed to have taken on a hint of ruthlessness, and Yu Wan instantly thought of the male protagonist's cruel methods in the original novel.
Later in the original story, the number of people who died at the hands of the male protagonist was at least ten thousand.
She quickly waved her hand, "I'm fine, it has nothing to do with you."
So never go on a killing spree after turning evil.
Yun Shang had no idea what Yu Wan was thinking. He listened to Yu Wan's words without refuting them, but secretly made a decision in his heart.
He's climbing too slowly now; he needs a sudden, dramatic opportunity to rise to the top.
royal palace.
The night seemed exceptionally long. The candles in Dexin Palace burned all night long until dawn, when a mournful cry suddenly rang out from within the palace.
"Miss!"
"Her Majesty...is gone!"
Prince Yong, with his scraggly beard, stood outside the palace. Upon hearing the palace maid's announcement of the death, he staggered and nearly fell over.
His eyes were bloodshot and sunken; in just one night, he seemed to have aged ten years. Inside, the atmosphere was oppressive, almost suffocating.
"Mother..." Prince Yong murmured to himself, his voice hoarse like a broken gong, his eyes bloodshot.
Is this what life and death separation is like?
"Prince Yong." Empress Su's voice suddenly rang out behind Prince Yong, "Consort De has passed away. Please accept my condolences."
Princess Changning followed behind Empress Su, curtsied to Prince Yong, and whispered, "Brother, please accept my condolences and don't be too sad."
She said comforting words, but inwardly she sneered.
Does Li Xuan now know what it feels like to lose a loved one?
Those innocent people who died at his hands will only suffer more than he did!
Prince Yong glanced blankly at the Empress and Princess Changning, and slowly said, "Greetings, Mother Empress."
Empress Su said gently, “I heard from the palace servants that you have been waiting here all night. How can this be? Your mother is gone. Being so sad will only ruin your health. Go and rest first.”
"I will arrange for someone to handle your mother's funeral properly."
The affairs of the six palaces were originally the responsibility of the Empress, and Prince Yong could not give a reason to refuse.
He paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
He said in a hoarse voice, "Thank you, Mother."
His eyes were fixed on the door of the inner palace, as if only by doing so could he pull his mother back from the brink of death.
Just as I was about to turn and leave, a sharp cry suddenly shattered the silence.
It was sent by Ruyi, the palace maid who served Consort De last night.
Her cries were shrill and desperate, "Your Majesty, how could you leave us like this..."
Prince Yong's body trembled violently. He was like a person who had been suddenly awakened from a deep sleep, and he stumbled and rushed towards the inner palace.
The imperial physicians all made way, and no one dared to step forward to stop them.
Prince Yong rushed into the inner palace and saw Consort De lying quietly on the couch, her face as pale as paper, lifeless.
"Mother concubine!"
Prince Yong rushed to the bedside and tightly grasped Consort De's hands.
Those hands had become icy cold, devoid of their former warmth.
His cries echoed through the palace, heart-wrenching: "Mother, please wake up! I beg you..."
However, the only response he received was deathly silence.
Empress Su and Princess Changning exchanged a glance as they watched this scene.
Princess Changning subtly pursed her lips.
Prince Yong's performance was probably staged for his father, the Emperor.
She couldn't believe that someone as vicious and ruthless as Prince Yong could cry so bitterly.
Inside the palace, the Prince Yong's weeping gradually subsided.
He stood up slowly.
His bloodshot eyes held anger and hatred.
He slowly turned around, and when he looked at Empress Su and Princess Changning, the sinister look in his eyes was already concealed.
The Empress, Changning, and Yu Wan—these are all the murderers who killed my mother!
If the Empress hadn't ordered Yu Wan to enter the palace to teach Changning horseback riding, my mother wouldn't have been in this accident!
He will make those who harmed his mother pay a terrible price!
We will not let a single one escape!
Princess Changning has never liked her elder brother, Prince Yong, even though he always had a smile on his face.
Meeting the gaze of Prince Yong now felt like being watched by a venomous snake lurking in the shadows.
She shuddered and moved somewhat fearfully to the Empress's side.
Empress Su seemed oblivious to anything amiss, looking gently at Prince Yong and offering a word of comfort, "Please accept my condolences."
Prince Yong lowered his eyes and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was out of line."
Empress Su waved her hand, "It's alright. Consort De is your birth mother. It's understandable that you're heartbroken and upset because of her sudden accident."
Prince Yong remained silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall take my leave now."
After watching Prince Yong leave, Empress Su whispered to Changning, "You should also return to the palace quickly, don't stay here any longer."
Death is ultimately a bad omen.
Although Princess Changning stayed to watch the excitement, seeing Empress Su's serious expression, she dared not linger. She obediently agreed and left with her maids.
Empress Su watched Princess Changning's departing figure, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
Prince Yong appeared calm, but what lay beneath that calm was anyone's guess.
Consort De is vindictive, and Prince Yong is probably not much better off.
Her only worry was that Prince Yong would blame Changning for Consort De's death.
"Have someone keep a close eye on Prince Yong's every move. If he does anything unusual, report it to me immediately," Empress Su whispered to her attendant, Granny Liu.
Granny Liu immediately understood Empress Su's meaning and responded softly.