Chapter 396 Fake collapse?

When the concubines stepped into Fengyi Palace, they immediately saw Wang Decai standing at the head of the palace.

His face was cold and his expression was serious, and he held the bright yellow imperial edict tightly in his hand.

Seeing this, everyone knelt on the ground without any reminder.

For a moment, the hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop!

Bai Wutong was kneeling at the front with an elegant demeanor.

Wang Decai's gaze first lingered on her briefly, and then he scanned the entire audience.

After making sure that everyone was in place, he finally unfolded the imperial edict.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:

I have inherited the mandate of Heaven, rule over the world, and govern the people. I am always concerned about the country and work hard to build up my family and country. Now that the world is gradually at peace and the court is in a state of solemnity, the palace should also be in order!

Zhao Fei, surnamed Bai, was gentle, virtuous, and had both virtue and beauty. Since entering the palace, you have fulfilled your duties as a wife, served me respectfully, served your superiors with respect, and cared for your subordinates with kindness. Whenever a major event occurs, he is able to have a deep understanding of the greater good, have the world in his mind, and care about the country and the people. His feelings are commendable and his ambitions are evident.

When I passed away, Bai remained loyal and devoted, using all her heart and wisdom. She had both the deep love between husband and wife and the sense of responsibility for the family and country. I am very relieved. Such virtuous ladies can serve as role models for the six palaces and as role models for the country.

I have made up my mind to enthrone Concubine Zhao Bai as the Empress, who will be in charge of all affairs in the harem and assist me in governing the country. I hope the Queen can lead all the concubines, practice good wifely virtues, and join hands in this great undertaking to create a peaceful world.

Announce it to the world and let everyone know.

So ordered! ”

After the imperial edict was read, the entire Fengyi Palace fell into deathly silence.

The concubines were in disbelief, with shock written all over their faces.

It’s really the imperial decree to crown her as queen!

The emperor is dead, why should we crown a queen?

Also, when was this imperial edict written?

Concubine De was the first to come to her senses, her voice trembling, "Eunuch Wang, can you read the imperial edict again? I seem to have heard the word "fake collapse" in a trance, but I really don't understand what it means!"

"Yes, Eunuch Wang, please read it again. We didn't understand it either!" Concubine Hui also echoed.

The pronunciations of "real death" and "false death" are not the same!

Wang Decai has been the chief eunuch for so many years, it is impossible for such a problem to occur!

At this time, Jin Weige was already stunned, his mind was blank, his legs were weak, and he couldn't even speak.

Wang Decai did not read the imperial edict again, but nodded calmly, "You two ladies are right. The imperial edict did mention that the emperor's death was fake! In fact, the emperor was safe and sound from beginning to end. The so-called death was just a carefully planned test!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was in an uproar.

The concubines opened their eyes wide in disbelief, as if they had heard an Arabian Nights fairy tale!

The emperor has not passed away at all!

Is everything fake?

How is this possible!

Throughout the dynasties, it is unheard of for emperors to pretend to die!

But Wang Decai had a solemn expression on his face and would not allow them to have any doubts!

This seemingly outrageous thing actually happened!

Without any warning, Wang Decai suddenly knelt on his knees.

The concubines' hearts tightened and they all turned back in the direction he was heading.

Outside the temple, I saw heavy snow flying all over the sky.

A tall and upright figure walked towards the light.

The figure passed through layers of snow and stepped into the hall.

He walked straight to Bai Wutong, stretched out his hand, took her trembling hand, and said with a bit of pity and guilt in his voice, "Wutong, I made you sad."

Bai Wutong opened her eyes wide, tears rolling down her cheeks. At this moment, she threw all the court etiquette, rules and morals out of her mind!

She suddenly threw herself into Zhang Chengyan's arms, sobbing and sobbing, "Your Majesty, is it really you? You are not dead, this is great, this is really great!"

Zhang Chengyan raised his hand and patted her back, completely ignoring the presence of many concubines around her, and comforted her in a gentle voice, "How could I leave you so easily? I just want to use this death to destroy and rebuild, to see clearly who is sincere and who is fake in this harem!"

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel nervous and their faces changed suddenly!

Boom!

A dull sound suddenly rang out.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Jin Weige's legs go limp and he collapsed to the ground, his face pale and his eyes full of fear.

Zhang Chengyan turned his head and looked at Jin Weige with disgust in his eyes. "Princess Jin, I treated you well in the past and had a deep friendship with you, but what have you done? What you have done really disappoints me! It's ok that you have no sincerity towards me, but you even try to disregard the safety of the entire Darong Kingdom for your own selfish desires! From today on, you will be demoted to Concubine Jin and move out of Yaoguang Palace immediately. From now on, you will be imprisoned forever. Without my oral order, you are not allowed to take a single step out!"

After these words were spoken, many concubines trembled violently, and a chill ran up from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads.

They were busy searching their memories for what they had done in the past few days.

When Bai Wutong took the trouble to burn paper and do her part for the emperor, they were sitting in their own palace...

Bai Wutong tried every possible way to extend the emperor's life, but they just knelt outside and watched...

Bai Wutong prayed devoutly, wishing the emperor safety, but they remained in their own world, indifferent...

Thinking back on this, the concubines' faces turned pale instantly!

Only then did they realize that they were so cold and indifferent, which was a huge difference compared to Bai Wutong's sincerity!

It’s over, this time I’m afraid a disaster is about to happen!

Maybe I'll end up like Jin Weige!

Thinking of this, some concubines felt their legs go weak and they almost collapsed to the ground.

Some of them stood there with despair in their eyes.

Others sobbed quietly, full of regret!

"No!" Jin Weige suddenly cried out, fell to her knees with a plop, and then rolled and crawled to Zhang Chengyan's feet, grabbing the corner of his clothes with both hands, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong! Please forgive me this time!"

"Impossible!" Zhang Chengyan was merciless and kicked her away. "No matter what you did before, I didn't punish you too severely because of our friendship! But this time I got into trouble, and I saw your true face! You don't have me in your heart, everything is false! You are really not as good as even a finger of Concubine Zhao!"

"No, it's not like that!" Jin Weige wanted to refute, but couldn't find any reason at all.

Because she is indeed not as good as Bai Wutong, and she only cares about her own safety.

But this... isn't this also human nature?

The emperor is dead, and there's nothing wrong with her considering her own future?

Seeing that she couldn't refute, Zhang Chengyan stopped looking at her, "Come here, drag her away. Today is the day when my Consort Zhao is crowned as the Queen, and we absolutely cannot let her ruin this!"

Many palace servants entered the palace and dragged Jin Weige away without mercy.

Her face was dull and tears flowed uncontrollably.

It was not until the person disappeared outside the hall that her heart-wrenching cry was heard!

It’s a pity that Zhang Chengyan can’t hear it and will never hear it again!

Jin Weige has finished, now it’s everyone else’s turn!

Zhang Chengyan looked around with a cold gaze.

Many concubines lowered their heads and did not dare to look him in the eye.

"I have seen all the letters you sent outside the palace."