Chapter 266 Killer Gaze

He Ling's face turned even paler after hearing this.

"Oh no, Your Majesty, this system is a riddle! It only says there's danger, but doesn't give any specifics. It fails at crucial moments and is completely unreliable. What's the point of having it?!"

[They're all talk and no action when they're urging me to complete tasks, but when something actually goes wrong, they know absolutely nothing.]

What a lousy system! I'm going to tear it apart!

[Waaaaah... Princess Mingzhu is so adorable, are we just going to stand by and watch the Empress Dowager poison her...?]

Jiang Huan was also furious when she heard this, and said through gritted teeth, "It seems that some systems are itching for a beating again. Talking nicely doesn't work."

If the system weren't living inside He Ling's head, she would really want to beat this artificial idiot to death!

Upon hearing this, He Ling felt a deep sense of empathy and immediately rubbed her hands together in agreement.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. I think we should hang it up, whip it, roast it with fire, no, we should implant a virus in it and make it wish it were dead..."

The two got more and more into their rants, taking turns criticizing each other for a long time without repeating a single word.

From a distance, they looked like two sisters sharing a secret, appearing exceptionally close.

So much so that when Huo Lin came in, this scene of deep sisterly affection was what he saw.

His face darkened instantly, and his gaze turned menacing as he stared at He Ling.

She's a married woman; can't some people be a little more discreet?

[Whispering amongst themselves, what are they whispering about again?]

[I deliberately made my footsteps heavy when I came in, but she didn't notice at all.]

Sigh, true heartbreak isn't about making a scene.

Hearing this heartbroken voice, Jiang Huan quickly looked up and met Huo Lin's eyes.

"The Emperor is here..."

He Ling felt the cold aura emanating from Huo Lin and shivered like a frightened rabbit, wishing she could shrink behind Jiang Huan.

She bowed tremblingly, saying, "This concubine greets Your Majesty."

【Oh my god, when did His Majesty arrive?】

Oh no, he definitely thinks I'm in his way.

Help! I think I'm going to die.

Huo Lin walked over expressionlessly, his gaze sweeping between Jiang Huan and He Ling.

"What are you saying? You're so engrossed."

Jiang Huan's heart skipped a beat; the events of last night were still vivid in her mind.

Her back was still hurting this morning; she couldn't take it again.

Jiang Huan forced a smile, her mind racing as she tried to come up with an excuse.

"It's nothing. I was discussing with her... discussing a plot from a storybook. It was really annoying, and it made her angry."

As she spoke, she subtly nudged He Ling with her elbow.

He Ling seemed to wake from a dream and nodded quickly.

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty is right, it's so, so infuriating... That villain is so wicked! I can't stand it..."

Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, and under Huo Lin's gaze, she almost buried her head in her chest.

Huo Lin's gaze fell on He Ling, his eyes so cold they could freeze.

"Consort Ling".

"I'm here!" He Ling was so startled she almost jumped up, her voice trembling.

"You've been here long enough."

Huo Lin's voice was flat and emotionless, clearly indicating that he was dismissing him: "I have something to say to Consort Zhuang."

[Aren't you going to leave? Are you just going to stand here like a decorative vase?]

[I want to be alone with her! Alone!]

He Ling dared not linger for even a second longer; the Emperor's gaze could kill.

She was afraid she would faint on the spot if she stayed any longer!

"Yes, yes! I take my leave!"

She scrambled and stumbled, gave Huo Lin and Jiang Huan a hasty bow, and fled Weiyang Palace as if escaping.

Waaaaah, she was so scared! The Emperor is terrifying.

Your Majesty, I'm sorry, she's leaving now.

Even though I've met the Emperor many times, I still get scared, okay?

This is the world, and someone who can directly control her life!

We need to get going, we need to get going.

Inside Weiyang Palace, the atmosphere did not immediately warm up after He Ling left.

Huo Lin kept a straight face, his eyes downcast, refusing to look at Jiang Huan; his displeasure was clearly written on his face.

Looking at him like this, Jiang Huan felt a strong sour smell fill her nose.

Here we go again! This jealous person has become a spirit!

He's so jealous of even little girls, is he a three-year-old?

But on the surface, Jiang Huan put on a smile so sweet it could suffocate anyone.

She took the initiative to step forward, reached out and tugged at Huo Lin's sleeve, her voice so soft it could melt your heart.

"Is the Emperor angry? He Ling and I were just chatting casually. She's timid and doesn't have anyone she can talk to in the palace. She's quite pitiful."

Huo Lin snorted, his expression softening slightly, but his tone remained harsh.

"Of all the concubines in the palace, why did you have to come to me?" He took Jiang Huan's hand and unconsciously stroked it.

Does she prefer spending time with He Ling?

Was I too harsh just now? Did it make me seem petty and intolerant?

But she didn't even come to comfort me right away!

His mind was racing with conflicted and aggrieved feelings.

Those eyes would glance at Jiang Huan every now and then, then quickly look away, just like a sulking child.

Wow, this person has a rich inner monologue.

Jiang Huan quickly pursed her lips, suppressing her laughter, and placed her other hand on his arm.

"Your Majesty, you are the supreme ruler, wise and powerful, with extraordinary demeanor. Why bother arguing with a mere concubine?"

In my heart, no one is more important than you!

She blinked, trying to make her eyes look incredibly sincere.

“Once you arrived, you were all I could see. See, I haven’t spoken to her since.”

These words pleased Huo Lin, whose lips curved upwards slightly before he quickly suppressed them.

"Glib-tongued."

He pretended to be serious, but he tightened his grip on Jiang Huan's hand, and the resentment around him finally dissipated.

That's more like it.

[She has some sense; she knows I'm the most important person to her.]

He was finally satisfied, even a little smug.

Jiang Huan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's finally been appeased; it wasn't easy.

She maintained her obedient smile: "Your Majesty must be tired? I had the kitchen prepare your favorite soup, and I'll have it sent over now?"

Huo Lin nodded, accepting her "apology".

"Don't get so close to her next time."

He suddenly whispered, "I don't like it."

Jiang Huan nodded readily, knowing that once this jealousy was unleashed, it could be truly deadly.

Meanwhile, inside the Chuxiu Palace.

Still shaken, He poured herself a glass of cold water and gulped it down. The icy liquid slid down her throat, slowly calming her wildly beating heart.

Sigh, the Emperor is too terrifying, the Empress is so much better...

Just as I was about to take another sip of water to calm my nerves, the electronic voice sounded again without warning.

Upon hearing this, He Ling almost spat out her water.

"Beep! A plot point is about to be triggered. The risk level is high. Please prepare as soon as possible."