Concubine Xu's overly extreme behavior instantly aroused Concubine Jin's strong dissatisfaction.
"What kind of obscene music and dance is this?! Hurry and drag them away!"
Everyone in the Music Department was startled and stopped playing in bewilderment. Only Concubine Xu continued to play the bone flute, staring at Concubine Jin without blinking, a smile clearly visible on her lips.
Xie Yanci stood up and forced her off his lap: "Alright, the Imperial Concubine asked you to stop performing and be obedient."
"But Your Majesty, you don't dislike this dance of mine, do you?"
She raised her head aggrievedly, still holding the bone flute tightly.
Wei Shuyi finally noticed something strange: something was breaking away from the dark pocket and moving rapidly towards the dragon throne!
Xie Yanci's attention was all focused on Concubine Xu. Just as he was about to add a few words, he heard Concubine Jin's terrified scream!
"What is that?! Get it out! Help!"
It turned out to be several snakes with rare stripes and colors. They had already come to Concubine Jin's feet. The bold ones directly rotated and wrapped around her calves, trying to continue climbing up.
Seeing this, Xie Yanci drew his sword without hesitation and cut the two snakes in half! However, the one that had already clung to her body was difficult to deal with.
If I hit her too hard, I might hurt her. If I hit her too lightly, I might anger the snake and it might bite me and I'll be done for!
Seeing this, Concubine Xu played the bone flute even more crazily. Several eagles broke through the defense line outside the Penglai Palace and rushed directly to the platform. Their sharp claws tore off Concubine Jin's long hair, and her hairpins and rings fell to the ground, making her look very miserable.
Wei Shuyi watched the scene in horror, then turned to look for Sang Yu, but she couldn't find her. She then looked at Xie Yanqing, who was watching the show with gusto and showed no intention of helping.
At this moment, the guards came to their senses and hurriedly drove away the wild hawks, which frightened one of them and started attacking other guests.
Wei Shuyi watched helplessly as the huge monster attacked her face, but she had no power to fight back.
With a "chi" sound!
Someone swung a short blade, and both the eagle and the knife were nailed to the pillar behind her left!
Nangong Heng immediately rushed to her side: "Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?"
In fact, this is completely against the rules.
Fortunately, the scene was in chaos and no one noticed this.
Wei Shuyi stood up with the help of his arm and looked towards Wei Fengmian's position: the person who just saved her was actually her own brother!
"Protect the emperor! Everyone, come and protect him!"
On the high platform, Concubine Jin was surrounded by eagles and snakes and was so scared that she fainted.
Xie Yanci looked at Concubine Xu with resentment, waved his hand, cut the poisonous snake with his sword, and smashed it hard against her body.
She was not afraid. Instead, she deliberately rushed towards the nearby bamboo pit viper, stretched out her hand to provoke it, and was bitten on the finger. In the blink of an eye, she fell on the steps and did not move.
"She, she actually chose a dead end?!"
On her way back from the dressing room, Shu Shunyi heard unusual noises coming from Penglai Palace. In order to ensure the safety of the people she cared about, she went into the main hall.
As a result, as soon as he stepped over the threshold, he saw Concubine Xu dead and couldn't help but stand there in a daze.
Wei Shuyi saw her coming and immediately pulled her out the door: "Get out! The guards are dealing with the poison, don't get involved!"
"But the Emperor..."
"The imperial guards are all here. They are all trained in martial arts and will not let the emperor get hurt."
Shu Shunyi looked over worriedly, and saw that the emperor, under the protection of everyone, picked up Concubine Jin and carried her horizontally, and rushed out of Penglai Palace from another door. He didn't care about their life or death at all, and she couldn't help feeling lonely.
"Sister, just listen to my advice. In this palace, the most important thing is to save your own life!"
"Okay, then sister, please leave as well!"
What was supposed to be a happy birthday party has turned into what it is today.
Wei Shuyi suddenly admired Sang Yu very much. What means did she use to achieve this?
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"We are both injured, why are we standing here?" "That beast scratched my arm directly. It hurts so much, but I can't go back to the palace!" "After all, she is the emperor's favorite concubine. We can't compare with her."
…
Wei Shuyi and all the concubines were called to Chengqian Palace.
Because the imperial doctors were here serving Concubine Jin, they could only heal their wounds and relieve their pain after they were done with their work.
On the surface, the emperor's instructions seemed to take everyone into consideration. But in reality, she understood that the emperor was suspicious and ultimately wanted to find clues among the living.
"Sister, are you really not hurt?"
"No."
Shu Shunyi frowned: "This is a good thing, but I am also worried that it will make the emperor suspicious. After all, the other concubines are more or less..."
Jiang Yuanzheng suddenly rushed out and congratulated Xie Yanci, "Your Majesty! The Imperial Concubine wasn't seriously injured. It's just superficial wounds. She'll be fine after some rest. As for the heir to the throne, he's also safe and sound."
What a pity. But... what a lucky life!
She watched helplessly as Concubine Jin fell from her chair, saw several eagles pecking at her, and even saw poisonous snakes crawling up her body. Yet, in the end, she was completely unharmed?!
Xie Yanci was relieved, and then he thought of the other concubines: "Give them a few people, they also suffered minor injuries and need to be treated."
"Yes, I will arrange it right away!"
Wei Shuyi lowered his head and followed at the back, but was called by the emperor: "Jia Wanrong, come here."
"..." He looked at her dress and saw a piece of fluff still stuck in her hair. He reached out and brushed it away. "Young General, you're not careful enough. You didn't even notice it even when you were so close."
Her heart sank. "Your Majesty, you misunderstood. The one who saved me today wasn't the young general, but one of his attendants. An eagle was trying to rip my throat. If it weren't for them..."
"I will protect you too!" Xie Yanci was sulking again, "I was watching you the whole time. I saw an eagle flying over and was about to take action when someone got there first."
Wei Shuyi was stunned: she thought that the emperor was busy saving Concubine Jin's life and would not care about her at all.
Unexpectedly, he was distracted?
"I don't mean to blame you. I only blame myself for being too slow." Xie Yanci sighed softly and personally tidied up her soiled dress. "Fortunately, you are okay. I will reward the follower who saved you handsomely."
She didn't understand his intention and could only change the subject abruptly: "Then...how is the Imperial Concubine now?"
"Didn't the imperial physician just say that?"
"Too."
He pinched her cheek helplessly: "Tell me the truth, do you hope that the concubine is safe and sound?"
"What do you mean by this, Your Majesty? It is natural that I hope mother and child are safe."
The emperor did not respond, but got up and went to the inner room to check on Concubine Jin.
Wei Shuyi remained where she was, a cold sweat already covering her entire body. Did he realize something? Was he deliberately testing her? Or was he just asking casually?
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