Chapter 452 Device
Jiang Huan grasped Huo Lin's hand, her tone tinged with urgency: "He Ling, try asking He Ling, she might have a solution."
When Huo Lin heard Jiang Huan suddenly mention He Ling, his eyes narrowed and he felt uneasy.
[Besides growing some strange and unusual fruits, does He Ling also understand these sinister Southern Xinjiang witchcraft?]
[Is she supposed to kill the Empress Dowager by smashing her with tomatoes she's grown? Or is she supposed to use her melon vines to create a protective formation?]
Sigh, but we can't find anyone else who knows the ropes right now, so we'll just have to try anything.
He immediately instructed the palace maid beside him, "Go, summon Consort Hui to Weiyang Palace immediately."
The palace maid obeyed and left, and He Ling arrived in no time.
Before Huo Lin could speak, Jiang Huan stepped forward, took He Ling's hand, and briefly explained how the Empress Dowager had used witchcraft from the Southern Frontier to cause trouble.
"The Empress Dowager has planted countless hidden traps in the palace, making it impossible to guard against them all. He Ling, you are knowledgeable, do you have any way to resolve this?" As she spoke, she kept winking at He Ling, hinting that she should quickly use the system to think of a solution.
He Ling felt a chill run down her spine and inwardly groaned.
[My God! Southern Xinjiang witchcraft? Psychological suggestion? And environmental hypnosis? This stuff is even more bizarre than what's shown in palace dramas!]
[System, system, come quick! This is beyond the scope of our job description!]
Hearing He Ling's inner lament, Jiang Huan's lips twitched slightly, and she gave her a resolute look that said, "It's all up to you now."
He Ling's forehead was covered in a fine sweat. She forced herself to start making things up: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, I have only heard a little about the witchcraft of the Southern Frontier. I would not say I am an expert. However, such evil arts often use sound, light, and shadow to disrupt the human body's energy field. If we want to break it, we may be able to do the opposite."
While racking her brains to make up a story, she frantically called upon the system in her mind.
[System, quick! Is there a way to resist mental interference? It needs to be plausible in this era, and I need it fast!]
The system's cold, electronic voice promptly announced: "Ding! Host requirements detected. Environment simulation recommended: Stream mode."
"Principle: Simulates the sound of natural flowing water, creating a stable sound field to combat abnormal frequency interference. Simple hydraulic drive device design drawings can be provided..."
He Ling felt reassured and continued to ramble on to Huo Lin: "I have an immature idea, perhaps we could install a water circulation device outside the Prince and Princess's bedroom. The sound of nature is pure and peaceful, which might neutralize the interference of those foul odors."
Huo Lin listened to He Ling's eloquent explanation, and although there was still some doubt in his eyes, he also became more clear-headed.
Using the sound of flowing water to block sound source interference seems feasible.
[Any way is better than killing the Empress Dowager with tomatoes.]
He turned to look at Jiang Huan, who immediately nodded, her eyes full of trust: "Your Majesty, I think He Ling's method sounds very reliable, why don't we let her give it a try?"
"Host, the design blueprints have been transmitted. Required materials: ceramic jar, bamboo tube... Assembly points are..."
The system provided detailed guidance in He Ling's mind.
After hearing this, He Ling quickly repeated from memory: "To make the water flow device, I need some earthenware pots, bamboo tubes with their joints removed, and it would be even better if I could find smooth pebbles to lay underneath..."
Huo Lin did not hesitate any longer and immediately ordered: "Prepare according to Consort Hui's needs immediately. Use the best materials and be quick."
The staff of Weiyang Palace were mobilized with great efficiency. In just over an hour, He Ling, under the guidance of the system, worked with the palace servants of Weiyang Palace to build a small and exquisite water flow device.
Clear water flows slowly from above, dripping onto several pottery jars and bamboo tubes of varying heights, making a continuous tinkling sound, and finally flows into a small shallow pool paved with white pebbles, circulating endlessly.
The gentle murmur of the water calms the mind and soothes the soul.
What's even more surprising is that Huo Chen and Huo Yue listened to the sound of water with curiosity, and before long, they fell into a deep sleep to the soothing tinkling sound. Their little faces were rosy, their breathing was even, and they slept very soundly.
Seeing this, Jiang Huan felt a great weight lifted from her heart and smiled, "Great, this trick really works, it's not a waste of money."
Huo Lin observed carefully for a moment, and his expression softened somewhat.
Alright, He Ling has done a great job this time.
"You did a good job on this matter," he said to He Ling. "I will remember your merit and bestow upon you a bushel of pearls from the East Sea, ten bolts of brocade, and a pair of jade ruyi scepters... Go and receive your reward."
"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!" He Ling was overjoyed, but on the surface she had to maintain a respectful demeanor and bow respectfully before retreating.
Only Jiang Huan and Huo Lin remained in the hall. Jiang Huan pulled Huo Lin closer and lowered her voice, saying, "I was thinking that before the news leaks out, we should hang the wind chimes back up as they were, so as not to alert the enemy."
Huo Lin instantly understood her meaning: "You want to turn the tables on me?"
“That’s what they mean by being of one mind as husband and wife.” Jiang Huan winked at him. “Anyway, now that we have the water flow device, we can take this opportunity to lower the Empress Dowager’s guard.”
Huo Lin pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Alright, as you say."
He immediately instructed Wang Degui, "Hang the wind chimes back up exactly as they were. Not a single word of what happened in the palace today should be spread."
Although Wang Degui did not understand why, seeing the emperor's solemn expression, he dared not ask any more questions and quickly did as he was told.
The palace servants re-hung the wind chimes, and Huo Lin stood with his hands behind his back by the window, gazing in the direction of Cining Palace, his aura chillingly cold.
[You old hag, I'd like to see what other tricks she has up her sleeve.]
This time, we must eradicate her completely to prevent future trouble.
[Anyone who dares to harm my child will suffer the consequences of their actions; even being torn to pieces will be too lenient!]
As Jiang Huan listened to his gritted teeth and resentful words, she felt the temperature around her drop several degrees.
Fearing that his anger would affect the child, she stepped forward and gently pushed him.
"Alright, now that we have a solution, stop standing here spreading cold air."
Her tone was relaxed, with a hint of teasing, "Look at your dark face, don't scare the child. Don't you still have a bunch of reports to approve? Go ahead and do your work, I'll keep an eye on things here."
Huo Lin was engrossed in his bloody imaginings of how to deal with the Empress Dowager when Jiang Huan pushed and said something. He was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously took two steps away with her force, still not quite processing what was happening.
[Wait? I'm prone to anger? I was contemplating serious matters, how is that affecting the children?]
Before he could even sort out his thoughts, Jiang Huan pushed and shoved him all the way out of the inner palace of Weiyang Palace, making him stagger slightly.
Before he could even regain his footing, the palace doors behind him slammed shut with a loud bang.
Huo Lin stood alone outside the palace gate, looking at the tightly closed carved wooden door. For the first time, a clear look of astonishment appeared on his handsome face.
Was he kicked out of his own territory by his wife?
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