Chapter 885 She only knew that without power, there was no freedom.

Gongsun Ling had also heard the rumors about the ancient kingdom of Yinchuan. Jiang Fenghua simply smiled and said, "It's just a rumor. People in Shengjing City are also spreading this rumor. The Emperor and I both know that someone is doing it on purpose."

Gongsun Ling asked doubtfully, "Does Your Majesty not believe that the Kingdom of Yinchuan really exists?" The Emperor seemed to believe it quite a bit.

"It's not that I don't believe, but believing wouldn't make any difference. Why waste time on something meaningless?"

She continued, "What's the point of researching the history of the ancient Yinchuan Kingdom now? If that female ruler were truly reincarnated, could she bring the ancient Yinchuan Kingdom back to life and bring the people of Yinchuan back to life?"

She was saying this to Xie Shang, because Xiao Shang's purpose in spreading the rumors was to sow discord between her and Xie Shang. The phrase "The reincarnation of the Ice Phoenix, the world will change hands" was enough to stir up a storm.

If Xie Shang really believes it, then the Jiang family will be doomed.

A mark inexplicably appeared between her brows, and Xie Shang knew she was a reborn person. If they gradually came together, she would become a devil in his heart. She had to remove this barrier and make him believe that she would never betray him.

Gongsun Ling suddenly realized, and he smiled awkwardly, "Thinking about it carefully, it really doesn't mean anything, it's just a rumor."

The mythical state of Yinchuan has been exaggerated and spread as a rumor. Those who spread rumors are truly despicable!

She was afraid that people would just find it amazing, that people could really come back to life, and if everyone believed it, the world would be in chaos.

The key point is that Xie Shang believes it now, because there is a living example right in front of him. He is the emperor, and if the emperor takes the lead in searching for this kind of secret technique of Yinchuan Kingdom, his purpose will not be pure.

Jiang Fenghua was indeed right; Xie Shang was indeed having Gongsun Ling and the Shenyin Camp secretly investigate the secret techniques of the Yinchuan Ancient Kingdom.

"Why is Ruan Ruan here?" Xie Shang, unaware of Jiang Fenghua's thoughts, changed the subject again.

Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "I have come to ask Mr. Gongsun if he has found the antidote for Guining Pill. This mark between my eyebrows is indeed a bit of an eyesore."

Gongsun Ling glanced at Xie Shang, "I haven't found my sister yet; her whereabouts are rather unpredictable."

Jiang Fenghua became increasingly interested in his sister. What kind of girl could have developed the Guining Pill, a drug that controls people's memories? She was Aoxue's master. Aoxue's medical skills were only so-so, but she knew a lot about unorthodox poisons.

She said, "Mr. Gongsun also has considerable knowledge of poisons. I suspect your sister might know even more about them than you do!"

Gongsun Ling said, "Your Majesty guessed correctly. My sister is indeed more skilled. Her talent and research in pharmacology are extraordinary. She is very interested in the poisonous flowers and insects of the Southern Frontier, so she has also come into contact with poisons like Yanluo Xiao. It is indeed very rare and precious."

“So the people who assassinated His Majesty were not only from the Northern Xiao Kingdom, but also from the Southern Frontier. However, there were no people from the Southern Frontier among those who came to Shengjing this time!” Jiang Fenghua added, “I have heard that the people from the Southern Frontier are extremely mysterious.”

Gongsun Ling explained, "This world is incredibly vast. To the west lies the boundless desert, to the east the endless ocean, to the south the towering mountains, and to the north the frozen polar regions. What we know of the world is merely the tip of the iceberg."

Jiang Fenghua listened with great excitement, "Has Mr. Gongsun been to all of them?"

Gongsun Ling smiled. "I've been to some places, but not many. I mostly learned about them from my father's notebooks. My father was a doctor, and he loved to travel..."

"So he's seen whales, have you seen them too?"

"How does Your Highness know that my father has seen a whale? My father really has..."

Xie Shang felt neglected and suddenly felt a pang of jealousy. Why did everyone like Jiang Fenghua? She was his empress, and she belonged to him alone.

Xie Shang suddenly put his arm around her waist and gave her what he thought was a handsome smile. "If Ruan Ruan is interested in the outside world, I will take the time to accompany Ruan Ruan to travel around the country."

Jiang Fenghua paused, then smiled sweetly as she followed his words, “The Emperor said we can’t lie. I do really yearn for the outside world—the desert, the ocean, the snow-capped mountains, the grasslands… We can go to many faraway places and see the world’s largest animal, the whale.”

Before losing her memory, Jiang Fenghua only longed for the palace and power. Now that she has amnesia, she longs for freedom, so she has to pretend to be convincing.

She only knew that without power, there was no freedom.

Just then, a commotion arose outside the tent.

Jiang Fenghua said to Hongxiu, "Go and see who's making a fuss outside."

Before Hongxiu could leave, a guard came in to report, "Your Majesty, Dong'er, the maid of Consort Shu, requests an audience with Your Majesty."

Xie Shang frowned. "You don't understand me. What use are you to me? I won't see you."

The Emperor had already given instructions not to see Consort Song, but Dong'er said that Consort Song's life was in danger, so they had no choice but to come and report.

Seeing the guard's obvious predicament, Jiang Fenghua asked, "What's wrong? What happened to Consort Shu?"

"Your Majesty, Dong'er says that Consort Shu committed suicide."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fenghua frowned deeply. She looked at Xie Shang, who coldly asked, "How is the person?"

"This humble servant does not know." He was merely a gatekeeper; how could he possibly know whether Consort Shu was dead or not?

"Go and call Dong'er in!"

The guards let Dong'er in, and Dong'er immediately began to cry, "This servant greets Your Majesty and Your Majesty the Empress."

Xie Shang asked impatiently, "What exactly happened? Why did Consort Shu commit suicide?"

Dong'er was also very good at acting, as if she were heartbroken. "Her Majesty said she was sorry to His Majesty. She couldn't understand how her two elder brothers could have been so foolish as to plot against His Majesty. She was too ashamed to face the Emperor again, so she smashed a teacup and cut her wrists..."

Xie Shang listened without saying a word. The Song brothers were cowardly and lazy; how could they possibly have the guts to plot against the emperor?

Jiang Fenghua knew that even if Xie Shang was considering Peng Fei's sake, he wouldn't really punish the Song brothers. Keeping them locked up was probably just to teach them a lesson.

She gave Xie Shang a way out, "Your Majesty should go and see Consort Song. After all, she is the mother of the Second Prince. Moreover, whether the Song brothers dare to collude with foreign enemies to harm Your Majesty remains to be verified."

Song Qing was clever; instead of constantly protesting her innocence, she apologized, showed weakness, and even threatened suicide to make Xie Shang feel sorry for her.

Jiang Fenghua then asked, "Is Consort Shu out of danger?"

Dong'er quickly said, "The imperial physician treated her in time, but Her Majesty is still weak from excessive bleeding. She already had serious injuries, and now she is overwhelmed with worry. Please, Your Majesty, go and see Her Majesty. She has been feeling very guilty..."

In the end, Xie Shang still went, but this time he took Jiang Fenghua with him.