Chapter 276 Deserted Courtyard

Pei Luo suppressed his anger.

"The miracle doctor has already cured her. It will be a matter of time before she gives birth. Moreover, she is my legally wedded wife. The marriage was signed in accordance with Daye's laws. No one can question or refute it."

He was really angry. These people really did everything they could to dig out his wife's bloody wounds and then make them public for everyone to comment on. It was simply despicable.

"You all do not need to discuss this matter any further. I have made my decision. The Ministry of Rites will prepare for the enthronement and sealing. I will adjourn the court."

Chen Shiyi waited in Kunning Palace for a long time, but Pei Luoshu did not come for dinner.

She was really worried, so she took people to look for him in his study.

The servants were all standing outside, even Li Huaihai stood outside, respectful and not daring to speak.

Snap…

There was a sound of porcelain breaking on the ground.

Chen Shiyi nodded to Li Huaihai and walked in alone.

She opened the yellow dragon-patterned curtain and heard a roar of anger.

"Get out..."

Chen Shiyi stood where he was and called out softly.

"A Luo..."

Pei Luo raised his eyes, and his angry expression was instantly filled with smiles.

"Why are you here? The people outside didn't even know to let them know."

"I didn't let him pass it on."

Chen Shiyi squatted down and picked up the broken porcelain pieces aside. She was obviously very careful, but somehow, her finger was still cut by the porcelain.

She was stunned for a moment, then stood up as if nothing had happened and walked to the absent-minded Pei Luoshu.

"Have you had dinner yet?"

Pei Luoshu shook his head, pulled Chen Shiyi closer to him, and rested his head on her waist, as if seeking comfort.

"Is it because of the sealing?"

Pei Luoshu's body stiffened for a moment.

"Don't think too much. I have asked the Ministry of Rites to prepare it."

Chen Shiyi thought about it.

"If it's hard to do now, just put it aside and come back to it later."

Pei Luoshu raised his head and asked with a smile.

"What's for dinner? I'm a little hungry now."

Chen Shiyi said with a smile.

"There is a dish called Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Three Shredded Vegetables. You usually like this dish."

"Okay, let's go."

During the meal, Chen Shiyi asked everyone to leave.

"A Luo, you have only been on the throne for a short time. First, consolidate your position before you do anything else."

Pei Luoshu picked up some food for Chen Shiyi.

"We think so, and my father's old subordinates think so too. So, they took advantage of my infancy to seize important positions in the court, perfunctorily handle my orders, and fail to pass down my policies, intending to sideline me."

"You have very few people you trust now. Half of the court is occupied by people from old families. It will be difficult for you to move forward."

Pei Luoshu's brows relaxed again.

"It's okay. I'll deal with them one by one."

Chen Shiyi smiled.

"Okay, you're the best."

After the meal, the two chatted for a while. Before going to bed, Chen Shiyi massaged Pei Luoshu's head.

Pei Luoshu leaned on her and felt his whole body relax. The smoke of war in the court gradually dissipated.

He closed his eyes slightly, feeling this rare warmth.

After a long time, he grabbed Chen Shiyi's hand.

"Eleven, no matter what happens in the future, please don't leave me. You are the only one I have."

"Why are you talking nonsense again? You have said it so many times."

"You have to promise me anyway."

"Okay, go to bed early. You've been tired all day."

Chen Shiyi saw that Pei Luoshu was having a very sad time as the emperor. He was busy with endless things every day and had to finish one thing after another.

In the past month, he seldom came to Kunning Palace, and every time he came, he sent Li Huaihai to inform him.

She fell asleep at night. In her daze, she heard a soft sound and the rubbing of clothes beside the bed. After a while, there was movement beside her. A pair of arms wrapped her in a warm embrace, and she fell into a deep sleep again.

One morning, just after she finished her breakfast, the Ministry of Internal Affairs showed her the list of gifts received as tribute from various places.

Everyone in the harem knows that Chen Shiyi is the future empress, and now she is the only master in the harem.

Therefore, all matters in the harem will now be reviewed by her.

At the beginning, she was a little unfamiliar with the job, but she found that these tasks were just like managing her business, except that they were more complicated and detailed, and no mistakes could be made.

Apart from that, she still has some free time and occasionally goes to the garden to check on the newly planted flowers and plants.

Today, after reading the gift list, I heard the maid downstairs say that the lotus flowers in the jar were in full bloom.

Chen Shiyi was idle and had nothing to do, so he saw a maid digging out an ant nest beside a flower branch.

The tiny ants ran around and circled in a circle.

Chen Shiyi squatted aside and asked.

"What is in the middle of what they are surrounding that makes them afraid to approach?"

"My Lady, it's a pear core. If the core takes root and sprouts, it will grow into a pear tree..."

Chen Shiyi looked at the maid deeply.

"Is there anything more exotic? Take me to see it."

"have."

Chen Shiyi dismissed all the servants and followed the maid. In a deserted palace, she saw the man who wanted to see her.

Mr. Hu!

Chen Shiyi pondered for a while and walked towards the old man.

"uncle."

When Mr. Hu saw Chen Shiyi, his eyes brightened a little.

"Well, the feng shui of the palace is good for people, and life is pretty good."

Chen Shiyi smiled somewhat.

"Uncle was so careful to avoid Pei Luoshu's people, and he even came here in person. Did something serious happen?"

Mr. Hu couldn't help but sigh.

"It seems he really didn't tell you anything."

Chen Shiyi looked serious. The palace was overgrown with weeds and there was not even a place to sit. It seemed impossible to have a long conversation.

"It's still my business?"

"It's yours, but not all of it."

"What do you mean?"

"Your case is just an excuse. They have been using it to pressure His Majesty, hoping that he will submit, compromise, and bow his head."

"Some time ago, in the prefectures of Daye, following your last method, their old and impoverished families, especially in Anzhou, spread the rumor that you were the reincarnation of an evil spirit, a demon. The rumor got worse and worse, and when the news reached us, it was out of control."

"Now, the various families have used this rumor to ask Your Majesty to execute you. At that time, Your Majesty wanted to execute the official who brought the news to the Purple Palace. The official hit his head against the pillar and died on the spot, and his blood was all over the Purple Palace."

Chen Shiyi's face turned pale.

The method that he had used to deal with the fifth prince was now used on himself. It seemed like it was retribution.

Reincarnation of evil spirit?

The news that the governor of Anzhou had died must have been spread by his family member, Mrs. Wang.

At that time, she didn't care about her reputation, but she never thought she would be in the palace today.

"I have advised Your Majesty that since his foundation is not stable and he does not have many people at his disposal, he must use his power to win over some people to deal with others and to achieve the emperor's balancing act. This power, of course, requires a connection between them, and that connection is marriage. Without being tied together on the same boat, it is impossible for others to serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly."

"But His Majesty refused. He said that he had promised you that he would take care of all matters in the harem and would not let you worry at all."

Mr. Hu sighed.

"You two have a deep affection for each other, which is a good thing, but for an emperor, it is a bad thing."