Chapter 188: Empress Dowager Yan Takes Action
When Liang Jingyao heard that something was wrong, he immediately ran towards the Empress Dowager's Yongkang Palace!
Empress Dowager Yan came from the most respected Yan family in Dongsui Kingdom. Her father was the teacher of three generations of emperors and was highly respected. Her eldest brother served as the Grand Tutor in the court and was deeply favored by the emperor!
The only regret is that Empress Dowager Yan has no children, and the current emperor is not only not close to her, but also has deep hostility towards her!
Therefore, Empress Dowager Yan had been living in seclusion in Yongkang Palace due to illness, and no longer asked about the affairs of the court and the harem. However, Emperor Liang was still worried, and often visited her with sticks and guns, secretly did things to disrupt Empress Dowager Yan's rest, and deliberately poisoned her, causing Empress Dowager Yan's health to deteriorate day by day over the years.
Liang Jingyao hurried to Yongkang Palace, and when he took off his mask, Princess Mingzhu and Empress Dowager Yan were both surprised!
Princess Mingzhu whispered, "Jingyao, how could you enter the palace? It's too dangerous here! Go back quickly!"
Liang Jingyao fell to his knees and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Princess! I heard Jiacheng say that Zhao Hongling came to the palace to express gratitude, so I followed her in. Unexpectedly, Zhao Hongling wasn't there to express gratitude at all. She and Emperor Liang had already been having an affair. I secretly drugged her, making the Emperor think it was Zhao Hongling who did it! But unexpectedly, when Grand Tutor Zhao arrived, he pointed the finger at you and Jiacheng, saying that Jiacheng had ordered Zhao Hongling to do it. When Emperor Liang saw Zhao Hongling confess herself, he ordered your arrest and execution in three days!"
When Empress Dowager Yan heard this, she almost fainted. Fortunately, Princess Mingzhu reacted quickly, supported Empress Dowager Yan, and pinched her philtrum hard, and Empress Dowager Yan finally came to her senses.
"Jingyao, don't kneel anymore. You haven't been back for so long. Let me take a good look at you!" Empress Dowager Yan leaned in Princess Mingzhu's arms and waved to Liang Jingyao kindly.
Liang Jingyao stood up, stepped forward and shook hands with Empress Dowager Yan, and respectfully called out: "Empress Dowager, I was reckless and caused trouble for the Princess and Jiacheng. You can hit me or scold me!"
Queen Mother Yan shook her head and said, "This has nothing to do with you. This day will come sooner or later! Jingyao, the future of Dongsui Kingdom depends on you and your father. You should leave now! No matter what happens in the palace, don't come back!"
When Liang Jingyao saw Empress Dowager Yan's face, which looked like she was about to die, his heart felt like it had been punched hard. He said in resistance, "No! It shouldn't be like this! The person who deserves death the most is Emperor Liang! He is cruel and merciless, selfish and self-centered. He doesn't care about the lives of the people. Such a person doesn't deserve to live in this world!"
Empress Dowager Yan held Liang Jingyao's hand and comforted him, "It's not that I don't want to avenge you, it's just that the time has not come yet! Jingyao, please leave now! We are waiting for you to avenge us!"
Liang Jingyao was unwilling to give up, but the footsteps outside the hall were getting closer and closer, so he could only hide temporarily.
A eunuch entered, took out a token and said, "The Emperor has ordered the arrest of the Princess and Zheng Jiacheng. They will be executed in three days!"
Empress Dowager Yan threw the teacup in her hand heavily and cursed, "How dare you! Whoever dares to arrest someone in my palace will be executed!"
The eunuch's heart tightened. Although the Queen Mother was not as powerful as before, it was too easy for her to kill him! Besides, he was just a messenger. If he lost his life so innocently, it would be too much of a loss!
He smiled and said flatteringly, "Your Majesty, this is the Emperor's will. I can't do anything about it! I hope Your Majesty will not embarrass me!"
Empress Dowager Yan snorted coldly and said, "As long as I don't agree, you can't take my pearl away! If you want to arrest someone, let the emperor do it himself!"
The eunuch was so anxious that cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Emperor Liang could hardly even get out of bed. Even if he wanted to come over, he was unable to do so!
"Empress Dowager, the Emperor is not feeling well right now. Please allow me to take the Princess away!"
Empress Dowager Yan took a deep breath and asked in a deep voice, "What about Jiacheng? Did you capture him too?"
The eunuch replied, "Yes! He is now imprisoned in the Sky Prison!"
Empress Dowager Yan slammed the table and shouted, "Alright! Come, take these messengers out and execute them!"
Seeing that the situation was not right, the eunuch wanted to run back for help, but there were many of Empress Dowager Yan's people in Yongkang Palace. The guards surrounded the eunuch and the people with him, blocked their mouths, and dragged them out.
Empress Dowager Yan stood up and said, "Give me my dragon-headed staff. I want to go to the Heavenly Prison to rescue Jiacheng!"
Liang Jingyao quickly stepped out to dissuade her, saying, "Queen Dowager, absolutely not! If you want to save Jiacheng, I can do it too, and I'm a skilled martial artist! But nothing can happen to you!"
Empress Dowager Yan waved her hand and said, "No! If you save Jiacheng, it will be a real rebellion. Who else in the capital can help you from now on? Leave now. No matter what news comes out, don't return to the palace for the time being!"
Having said that, Empress Dowager Yan walked towards the Heavenly Prison without looking back.
When Princess Mingzhu passed by Liang Jingyao, she held his hand tightly and said, "Jingyao, if Jiacheng can survive, I don't ask for wealth and glory for him, I just hope he can live a peaceful life. I also hope you can treat him well!"
Liang Jingyao nodded and said, "Don't worry! I'm not an ungrateful person like Emperor Liang!"
Princess Mingzhu nodded and said, "Okay! I will remember what you said today!"
Liang Jingyao watched Empress Dowager Yan and Princess Mingzhu walking further and further away, so he returned to Juewei Tower first.
On the third floor of Jueweilou, Wang Fugui was waiting anxiously until he saw Liang Jingyao coming back, and then he felt relieved.
"Master, you are finally back! Is everything going well?" Wang Fugui said as he poured tea for Liang Jingyao.
Liang Jingyao took a sip of tea and said, "Oh no! Emperor Liang wants to kill the Princess and Jiacheng! But I can't save them!"
Wang Fugui quickly consoled him, "Master, now is the time to gather your strength. Acting impulsively is not a good idea. Besides, the Queen Mother is still in the palace. With her influence, she should be able to save the Princess and Prince Jiacheng."
Liang Jingyao was so restless that he couldn't sit still. Finally, he decided to spend the night here. If the Queen Mother couldn't rescue the people, he would rob the execution ground in three days!
"Fugui, go back to the teahouse in person and tell Yue'er that I'll be back as early as tomorrow, or possibly three days later. Tell her not to worry, I'm fine!"
Wang Fugui was worried about how to tell Lin Xiaoyue. She was also an impulsive master. If he didn't explain it well, Lin Xiaoyue would come to the capital, and then his master would blame him again!
He replied with a bitter face: "Yes! I will go right away, but Master, please don't be impulsive!"
Liang Jingyao nodded and said, "Not for now. Everything depends on whether the Princess and Jiacheng can leave the palace safely in three days!"
After hearing what Liang Jingyao said, Wang Fugui left Jueweilou with peace of mind.
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