Chapter 589 Slandering Princess Su? The Chu Emperor Punishes Her Severely!
As soon as Xuan Cang finished speaking, he suddenly clutched his chest and coughed violently.
Then he closed his eyes and fainted.
Li Qingluo quickly stepped forward to support him: "Senior brother, senior brother?"
"Senior brother, wake up, wake up?"
I can't wake up.
Xuan Cang's injuries worsened. Li Qingluo realized that her senior brother must have recognized her move, which was why she had stopped her attack so quickly.
But as he withdrew his move, Li Qingluo's palm struck him instead.
That's why he vomited blood.
A sense of guilt welled up in Li Qingluo's heart.
"Kill two! Quick, save them!"
Sha Er stepped forward and helped the man up, but a sense of doubt welled up in his heart.
This person possesses profound internal strength; logically speaking... he shouldn't be so easily defeated, right?
Fortunately, Sha Liu and his team downstairs had already defeated the enemy.
And they successfully captured a man in black who couldn't even commit suicide.
"Pull off their masks!"
When the mask was removed and the face of the man in black was revealed, Li Qinglu was startled.
Could it be...?
Sha Er: "Miss, their faces don't look like those of people from either the Great Chu or the Great Liang."
Li Qingluo: "It is said that people from the Western Regions have high nose bridges, are tall, and have deep-set eyes. Some even have different eye colors than us."
"It seems to be true."
Upon closer inspection after pulling back the masks of the black-clad corpses on the ground, it became clear that they all indeed had exotic appearances.
"They are from the Western Regions."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Dong Shaoqing arrived with people from the Dali Temple and the Nan'an Yamen upon hearing the commotion.
Li Qingluo was the victim, and since these masked assassins were all from the Western Regions, Dong Shaoqing simply went through the motions, then had the corpses carried away and left.
Li Qingluo looked at the mess in the pharmacy.
Then look at the doctors, apprentices, and servants who are heartbroken.
"Let's close the pharmacy for a few days."
"Let's all work together to renovate the pharmacy. We'll use the herbs that are still usable, and make a list of the ones that are no longer usable to repurchase."
"Don't be reluctant, but remember never to give unclean or damaged items to patients."
"Go ahead and get busy."
Everyone withdrew.
Li Qingluo looked at Xuan Cang: "Take him back to the Nangong residence."
Although this person's identity cannot be fully confirmed, it is certain that his appearance is definitely related to his master.
If what he said is true, then he really is my senior brother.
Li Qingluo naturally couldn't just leave him there unattended.
"Take a doctor with you back, so he can wake you up and take care of Xuan Cang."
Sha Er: "Yes, miss."
Li Qingluo was busy for two more days.
After being busy with the affairs of Wangzhenlou, I also got busy with the pharmacy.
She left early and returned late every day, and had no time to attend to matters at home.
Two days later, they learned that the mansion had already received a stack of invitations.
They all wanted to pay her a visit or invite her to banquets hosted by prominent families.
Li Qingluo rejected them all.
“There are still rebels outside the city. And my husband is on the front lines.”
"These people actually have the mind to enjoy themselves. It's true what they say: soldiers face death on the front lines, yet they still sing and dance with beauties in their tents."
"If I were to appear at these banquets at a time like this, how would people talk behind my back?"
"How can we face Ah Shi and the other soldiers who are risking their lives for the stability of the court and for the people?"
"These people just want to see our family make a fool of themselves."
"From now on, you don't need to bring any posts to me."
She had no interest in associating with the powerful and wealthy families of Da Chu.
However, the news that Li Qingluo had rejected all invitations from wealthy and powerful families still spread like wildfire.
Naturally, there were all sorts of different opinions.
Some say that she was indeed just a short-sighted merchant's wife, and even now that she has become the Princess of Yue, she will never be able to stand on the high stage.
Even though her husband rose rapidly in rank and was suddenly granted the title of king, her family could never reach the threshold of true power and wealth in Nan'an.
One was a son-in-law who moved into the woman's family home.
One is a businesswoman who is always in the public eye and is more ruthless than any man when it comes to business.
If the Chu Emperor hadn't suddenly elevated the couple's status, who in Nan'an City would have looked up to them?
They really don't know what's good for them.
I originally wanted to give her a boost, but she really thinks she's something special.
They felt it would lower their status to associate with her.
Now she's even acting all high and mighty.
Some say she has self-awareness; otherwise, if she did something inappropriate in such a setting, they would be the ones who lose face.
Anyway, there weren't many nice things to say.
When the news reached Li Qingluo's ears, she pretended not to hear it.
Que'er was indignant: "These blind and ignorant people! My young lady was originally a princess, and also the Princess of Yaoguang County. Why would she need their flattery?"
“Our young lady comes from a general’s family. Although her parents are no good, she is still a legitimate eldest daughter of a prestigious family!”
"Grandmother is the beautiful and powerful female general, a woman who strikes fear into the hearts of the entire Chu Kingdom. If they knew that, wouldn't they all be so terrified they'd wet their pants?"
"How dare you look down on us!"
"I'm so angry! Girl, none of these people from Chu seem to be any good! We're actually staying here and risking our lives for them. I just don't understand it."
Li Qinglu smiled calmly: "Then let's work even harder and use more methods to earn their money, okay?"
"Alright, Your Highness is concerned about all the common people under heaven."
"Just like in the Great Chu, the poorest and most innocent people are always the ordinary folks."
"Those rebels, weren't they just desperate to survive because their rulers were so cruel that they wanted to fight their way out for themselves and their families?"
"Moreover, this is my mother's homeland, and Ashi will not sit idly by."
"We must trust His Highness."
"I believe he can do his best to make Great Chu a better place."
"Those powerful and wealthy people who live extravagantly and are oblivious to the suffering of others will one day reap the bitter fruits of their actions. We only need to be true to ourselves and have a clear conscience."
Sparrow rubbed her red eyes.
Still feeling wronged, she said, "Miss, you and His Highness are just too concerned about the world. When will you ever think about yourselves?"
Li Qingluo: "Soon."
She thought that once things settled down in Da Chu, Duan Rongshi would definitely have to return to Da Liang again.
After all, their last enemy, Emperor Yan, was still alive.
Duan Rongshi, like himself, did not care about fame, fortune, or wealth.
She can earn money to support her family.
He is incredibly beautiful.
Perhaps one day, they will end all their grudges and be able to put everything aside and live a carefree life in the martial world.
From then on, he never concerned himself with worldly affairs again.
Go and experience their real lives.
Traveling through mountains and rivers.
Just want to be a pair of carefree wanderers...
Li Qingluo had long yearned for such a day.
Overall, the external disturbances did not have much of an impact on her.
However, these words still reached the ears of the Chu Emperor.
"Investigate. I want to see which households are spreading these lies."
"With the King of Yue quelling the internal strife, they can continue to enjoy their extravagant lives in the capital of Nan'an. The Queen Consort of Yue refuses to join them in their evil deeds because she is worried about her husband and concerned about the war. She is truly sincere!"
"Now, these heartless bastards are even making up stories about the Queen Consort of Yue."
"A bunch of bastards!"
"Once the investigation is complete, send every single household to serve as a severe warning to me!"
"Let's see who dares to speak ill of the Princess Consort of Yue from now on!"
Although the Chu Emperor was furious, he was now more clear-headed and his words were becoming more and more reasonable and well-founded, which surprised his subordinates.
Apart from Empress Yang.
She was filled with resentment. How could this tyrannical emperor seem to have become even better after leaving the palace?
If things continue like this, when will her son finally be able to sit on the throne?
Why didn't he just die out there?
It's all that damned Li Wu's fault!
Why bring this tyrant back?
"Your Majesty, you care so much for the King and Queen of Yue. In all these years, I have never seen you treat anyone so well."
"I'm even a little jealous when I see this."
Knowing that the Emperor's emotions had stabilized considerably, the Empress couldn't help but complain.
The Chu Emperor's icy gaze instantly fell upon her.
What brings you here?
What are you jealous of?
"Could it be that you don't want to be the Empress, but want to be a concubine instead?"
The empress shuddered, almost dumbfounded.
"Your Majesty, you...you've misunderstood."
"It's our Crown Prince. He's been feeling a bit disappointed these past few days because he's seen how much you rely on Li Wu."
"I feel that you don't care about your son anymore."
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have spoken recklessly."
The Empress, recalling the Chu Emperor's past behavior, quickly reverted to her usual obedient demeanor.
The Chu Emperor snorted: "He's disappointed? He's disappointed that he was dethroned after only one day on the throne, isn't he?"
"idiot!"
"Get out!"
The queen slunk away.
Only after she had walked a distance did she turn back with hatred in her eyes and look in the direction of Qianyuan Palace.
"Now that you have repeatedly humiliated my son and me, do you not care at all about our feelings?"
"Clearly, the prince is the most suitable person to lead the town and suppress those rebels, yet you insist on believing in that Li Wu of unknown origin!"
"What's so great about Li Wu? You've never even valued your own son this much!"
"Since that's the case, don't blame the Yang family for being heartless and ungrateful to you..."
The Empress felt a long-suppressed thought welling up in her mind.
The tyrant is inhumane, and now countless rebels have risen up in rebellion in the Great Chu.
As long as the Yang family can seize the opportunity and make use of these people.
Overthrowing the tyrant and letting the crown prince succeed to the throne was still the popular choice, wasn't it?
Even if the Crown Prince is worried that future historical records will be detrimental to his reputation, and is unwilling to be ruthless because of his father-son relationship, then let her, as his mother, do it!
If future historical records criticize her, they will also criticize this empress!
Moreover, how history is written is ultimately up to the victors to decide.
Qingyangzi sat in meditation to the side.
After the empress left, he suddenly opened his eyes while counting on his fingers.
"Your Majesty, I have already calculated what you asked me to calculate a few days ago."
"This is the most auspicious time; please take a look."
The Chu Emperor took it and nodded in satisfaction.
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