Chapter 83 Not bad, reward!

Seeing that Bai Wutong did not respond, the Queen asked again, "Sister Zhaopin, have you prepared a surprise?"

The Queen Mother beside her also looked over and said, "Yes, I have heard about this matter as well."

All the important officials on the opposite side looked over and seemed to be waiting.

Most people were looking at her, a concubine who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, pregnant with the only royal heir of the entire Darong Kingdom, and so thin. She was completely different from the other concubines, and even different from all the women in the entire Darong Kingdom.

Either way, it's too eye-catching.

Bai Wutong's first reaction was that someone was trying to harm her.

Now in this palace, she is not friends with anyone; on the contrary, everyone is her enemy.

But on such an important occasion, she could only smile calmly, "I did prepare a surprise..."

She blinked, thought for a moment, and finally took out a tiny flute from her sleeve.

It is more than half shorter than an ordinary flute.

This was something she got from her father. Originally, she didn't know how to play it, but after she turned into a human form, she often played with it and could even play some simple tunes.

Everyone was whispering.

"What instrument is this?"

"It looks like something a child would play with."

"I think it's hard to even blow it."

Bai Wutong took a deep breath and looked at Zhang Chengyan, "Your Majesty, I was touched by the poem you wrote, so I will sing a song for you. I hope you and the Queen Mother will like it."

She lowered her eyes and played the flute.

Compared to ordinary flutes, its tone is clearer, like the birds singing everywhere in early spring.

Bai Wutong doesn't know any difficult music, but this simple one actually makes it sound more extraordinary.

Compared to those fairy music with complicated techniques, sometimes returning to the basics can make people more immersed in it.

The song ends.

Zhang Chengyan was extremely satisfied, "Not bad, reward!"

The others complimented him.

"It's really heavenly music!"

"Empress Zhaopin has exquisite skills. We admire her."

"Sister Zhaobin can actually play a musical instrument. It's really unexpected."

Bai Wutong smiled faintly, looking unperturbed by the fame or disgrace, but in fact he was very nervous.

She had blown several wrong notes just now, but fortunately no one dared to trouble her at this time, so it was not embarrassing.

I just don’t know what the person in the dark is waiting for by making such an arrangement.

A palace maid came up to Bai Wutong with Zhang Chengyan's reward.

"Empress Zhao, this is a reward from the Emperor."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Bai Wutong stood up and took it with both hands.

The palace maid in front of him suddenly changed her smile. She slipped a dagger out of her sleeve and stabbed it fiercely towards Bai Wutong's neck!

The speed was so fast that the people on the field had no time to react.

Bai Wutong turned his head and the dagger scratched the collar of his clothes covering his neck.

Just a little bit more and it would have cut her neck and sent her to hell!

"careful!"

A tall figure flew to Bai Wutong's side almost instantly and slapped the palace maid with one palm.

Bai Wutong lost his balance and fell to the ground.

Jin Zhi hugged her and looked at her with nervous and worried eyes.

The two looked at each other.

Zhang Chengyan, who was sitting at the head of the table, finally reacted and stood up abruptly, "Quick, protect Concubine Zhao!"

Countless royal guards rushed into the palace and surrounded Bai Wutong.

Jin Zhi also let go of his hand at the right time and walked to the palace maid.

The palace maid had already made up her mind to die, but when Jin Zhi failed to hit her, she bit her tongue and committed suicide. Her eyes bulged out in pain and her face was hideous.

Bai Wutong leaned on Chan'er in fear.

That was the closest she had ever been to death, even closer than the time Jin Weige brutally murdered her father and mother.

The dagger was right in front of her, and she could even see the sharp blade.

"My lady, are you okay?"

Zhang Chengyan quickly came to Bai Wutong and said, "Quick, call the imperial physician!"

Female doctors and imperial physicians came in one after another to check on the situation.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao was frightened and her pulse is a little unstable, but the fetus is fine."

"That's good." Zhang Chengyan finally felt relieved. "Princess Zhao, are you feeling okay?"

"I am afraid that I cannot continue to celebrate for the Queen Mother. Please allow me to return to Zhaochun Palace."

"Yes, Wang Decai, you will personally escort Concubine Zhao back and ride in my sedan chair."

"Yes." Wang Decai trotted over, "Madam, please slow down."

After Bai Wutong left, Zhang Chengyan recalled what had just happened and his eyes fell on Jin Zhi.

At that time, so many people on the field did not react, except Jin Zhi who was the fastest.

The only reason is that he was looking at Zhaobin!

And the look in his eyes just now, full of worry and nervousness, was clearly visible!

How could a minister be so nervous about a concubine?

Even though Concubine Zhao was pregnant with the heir, this was still not right.

Jin Zhi nodded and knelt on one knee, "Your Majesty, I failed to protect you in time, please punish me."

"No problem." Now that everyone was present, Zhang Chengyan had some guesses in his mind, but it was not easy to show them. "Check first, make sure it is safe before continuing."

The Royal Guards carried the dead maid away. There was nothing on her body. Even her face looked unfamiliar. She should not be someone from the palace.

Recently we are bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new year, and it also happens to be the Queen's birthday banquet. The palace is too busy and there are not enough people, so they even have to be dispatched from various palaces, which gives others the opportunity to sneak in.

The birthday banquet cannot be cancelled, otherwise it will have a bad omen.

"Yes, I will go right away."

Jin Zhi strode away, but his heart sank.

He was too worried just now and couldn't control his emotions for a while.

I don’t know... whether the emperor has noticed anything.

The queen covered her lips and coughed twice, but her eyes fell on Jin Zhi.

She saw clearly just now that the relationship between Jin Zhi and Bai Wutong was definitely not that of a subject and a concubine.

There is something wrong with these two people!

She looked at Jin Weige again.

The other person's face looked extremely ugly, as if he had eaten a fly.

Interesting, really interesting. Maybe this time I can get rid of Jin Weige and Bai Wutong in one fell swoop!

Her eyes flickered, and she already had an idea.

Jin Weige clenched his hands tightly and didn't even notice the armor piercing his palms.

Big brother actually saved that bitch!

I tried every possible way and spent countless money to get this opportunity.

In the end, it was ruined by my own brother!

"Your Highness." Xiyue, who was standing beside her, took out a handkerchief and carefully caught the dripping blood. "Please let go. Today is the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. You must not let anyone see this."

Jin Weige let go of her hand, and she felt a sharp pain, which made her gasp. It took a long time before he finally calmed down and returned to normal.

Jin Zhi led people to check around and confirmed that there was no problem.

The banquet continues.

It’s just that the atmosphere on the field is not as good as before.

Everyone seemed to be talking and laughing, but in fact they all had their own thoughts.

Even Zhang Chengyan couldn't calm down, and his mind kept recalling the scene he had just seen.

There was something wrong with the way Jin Zhi looked at Bai Wutong.