There is a god in the sky

Chapter 357 Palace Change 10

Li Ge laughed, "Why does Your Highness seem a little different today?"

"Ever since I suspected there was something wrong with the medicine, I've been vomiting up every time I drink it. Sure enough, drinking less medicine makes me feel better, cough cough..."

The Empress's suspicions were not unfounded. She knew her own body well; she had been perfectly healthy until this illness came on inexplicably.

Moreover, the palace had a full range of medicinal herbs, and the imperial physicians were highly skilled, yet they still couldn't cure her.

"Your Majesty, it is wrong to avoid seeking medical treatment. This may be a final burst of energy before death."

"You cursed me?" The person the Empress least wanted to suspect was Li Ge.

But she knew very well that Li Ge hadn't been by her side for long, and whether he was loyal or not depended entirely on his conscience.

He's a venomous snake, a venomous snake he raised himself, so it's not surprising that he would bite his master.

"Li Ge, I have always treated you well, so why did you betray me? Who was instigating you?"

Li Ge clapped his hands, and a young eunuch came in, obediently cleaned up the trash on the ground, and then quietly withdrew.

He never looked up at the Empress once, nor did he pay his respects to her.

The Empress sneered, "Very well, I suppose my Kunning Palace has already changed hands long ago?"

“Those who disobeyed are all dead, and the Empress tacitly approved of this.” Li Ge grinned wickedly.

The Empress wanted to eliminate spies from other families in the palace, and Li Ge personally oversaw all of this. He also decided who should be killed and who should be transferred.

Therefore, those who remained were not loyal to the Empress, but to Li Ge.

Of course, Li Ge knew in his heart that most of these people were only afraid of his methods, and were not truly loyal to him.

If he loses power, countless knives will fall on him.

"Why...why did you do this? Have you forgotten who saved you back then? And who helped you climb to such a high position?"

Li Ge sat on the edge of the bed, reached out and grabbed the Empress's neck, leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Why should I be grateful? I originally had a happy family and a bright future, but you and your son ruined everything for me."

I could have married, had children, and been a normal man. It is you and your son who have made me who I am today.

Do you know that my sole purpose in living is to kill you, the culprits?

The empress's face turned red, and she opened her mouth wide, trying to shout but unable to utter a sound.

She waved her hands, trying to push Li Ge away, but her body was too weak to exert any strength.

Just as the Empress was about to faint, someone knocked on the door.

Li Ge released his grip, and the Empress gasped for breath, then coughed violently.

"Come in," Li Ge said calmly.

Eunuch Zhang rushed in, seemingly oblivious to the Empress's embarrassment, and told Li Ge, "A group of officials' wives have arrived outside, saying they want to visit the Empress."

"Get rid of them."

“We chased them away, but they wouldn’t leave, saying they were going to ask the Emperor to judge the matter.”

Li Ge sneered: "Let them go and invite them. If they can get them to come, then they're really capable."

Eunuch Zhang whispered, "Madam Tong also invited several princesses, and the princesses are crying outside."

Li Ge didn't want things to escalate.

The emperor may not care about the empress, but he may care about his children.

He got up and went outside, where he saw a group of ladies, led by the Imperial Censor's wife, pushing and shoving each other with the eunuchs blocking the palace gate.

"Stop!" he shouted.

When Li Ge appeared, everyone fell silent.

Those who have seen him are afraid of him, while those who haven't are almost all attracted by his appearance.

Several young ladies stared intently at him, forgetting even the purpose of their visit.

Madam Tong pinched Madam Wang in front of her, who yelled and attracted everyone's attention before loudly questioning, "You dog servant, why won't you let us in to visit Her Majesty the Empress?"

Li Ge smiled gently, instantly captivating the hearts of several women.

He said, "It's not that the servants won't let the ladies in, but the imperial physician specifically instructed that Her Majesty the Empress needs to rest quietly and cannot withstand noise."

Her Majesty the Empress is asleep right now. Are you all sure you want to go in and wake her?

Madam Tong wasn't so easily fooled. "Since Her Majesty the Empress is asleep, we can wait a while. She'll wake up eventually, won't she?"

"Yes, we will stay here to prevent some servants from bullying their masters."

Madam Tong withdrew from the crowd, but her maidservant pushed her way forward.

Things change in an instant.

Madam Wang was pushed out forcefully.

Li Ge was standing not far from her, and a normal person would definitely have gone up to help her.

But Li Ge not only didn't step forward, he actually took several steps back.

At the same time, the maids of the Tong family drew their daggers and stabbed at Li Ge from different directions.

If Li Ge had moved forward just now, his body might already be pierced by the dagger.

The ladies present had never seen anything like this before, and they screamed in terror, scattering in all directions.

You push me, I push you, and soon someone will be trampled underfoot.

In the chaos, a group of eunuchs shielded Li Ge behind them and fought with the maids.

Madam Tong watched this scene from a distance, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Although Minister Tong instructed her that all she had to do was bring these assassins to Kunning Palace, she didn't need to worry about the rest.

Ke Ren was brought into the palace by her, so if something happens, Tong Xiuqing might push her out to take the blame.

She knows her husband in her bed all too well.

Li Ge stood behind the human wall, calmly watching the scene unfold without the slightest panic.

Madam Tong was alarmed.

Li Ge truly lives up to his reputation as a seasoned eunuch who has weathered many storms and managed the inner palace. His composure in the face of danger alone is enough to earn him high regard.

Li Ge looked at Madam Tong from a distance and even smiled at her.

He was handsome, and his scarlet steward's robes accentuated his fair skin, making him look like a male fox spirit in human form.

Madam Tong was well past the age of judging people by their appearance, but for some reason, she saw murderous intent in Li Ge's smile.

He raised his hand and gently stroked his neck; the next instant, Madam Tong felt a sharp pain in her chest.

She slowly lowered her head and saw an arrow piercing through her chest. Her body convulsed uncontrollably, and the pain and fear of impending death contorted her features.

"Whoosh whoosh..."

Arrows rained down on this side.

Several assassins were initially in poor positions and didn't react in time, and were shot down to the ground.

As Madam Tong collapsed, she saw a troop of imperial guards rushing towards her. She slowly closed her eyes, thinking to herself: How dare he kill me?

Li Ye was the first to charge into the battle. He was highly skilled in martial arts, and his long spear swiftly and gracefully reaped the lives of the assassins.

Once there were no assassins around, he walked up to Li Ge and looked him over. "Are you alright?"

Li Ge shook his head. "You've come at just the right time. These traitors dared to break into Kunning Palace and kill people. They're incredibly bold. Go and report to the Emperor!"

Li Ye watched as the Imperial Guards tied up the few remaining dead soldiers on the ground. With no danger lurking around, he then led the men and the corpses away.

Madam Tong's body was also dragged away.

On the way, an injured lady saw this scene and covered her mouth in horror, afraid that her screams would attract the attention of the Imperial Guards.

Madam Tong was a first-rank imperial consort, yet she died just like that!