Emperor Jing said nothing.
Concubine Hui knew the situation and didn't ask any more questions. She just said, "Your Majesty, I have written another letter to my brother and have sent it to the border. Your Majesty, don't worry. My brother is a loyal man and knows what kind of person Ling Jing is. Besides, I insisted on killing Ling Jing for both public and private reasons."
There was a cold light flashing in her eyes. "After all, even if she is eloquent and throws dirty water on Ling Yanran and Jue'er, it can't change the fact that the child in Ling Yanran's belly is Jue'er, and it can't change the fact that the child was killed by her. In addition, her various actions undoubtedly leave no room for smearing the general's mansion and trying to destroy the general's mansion. How can I tolerate such a vicious and ungrateful person!"
Although she shouldered the burden alone, the handkerchief that was tightened invisibly in her hand betrayed the rare uneasiness and uncertainty in Concubine Hui's heart.
If Ling Jing is already dead, no matter what my brother thinks, a dead person is not more important than a living person.
But now Ling Jing is not dead, and Ling Duannian has also intervened!
She was not as sure as she said now, and Ling Sheng would completely trust her words!
After all, even though Ling Sheng valued family ties, he was not on guard against his sister.
He is not a fool either!
But he is the great general who is capable of deploying troops on the battlefield!
Emperor Jing seemed to have calmed down completely at this moment. He looked at Concubine Hui and sighed slightly, "Although Ling Jing is from your general's mansion, you should know that for the sake of the great Jing country, someone who is related to the traitor Zhangsun Wuji cannot be kept no matter what."
"I know that General Ling has always been a man of great integrity. Not to mention that Ling Jing has indeed committed several heinous crimes, even if... we should be prepared for the worst. Now, Prince Ning has solved the disturbance in the southern border without making any noise..."
His eyes were as dark as the abyss. "Prince Ning is not as straightforward as General Ling. He is very cunning. Even I cannot see through him. The news of the siege of the southern border and the siege of the southern border were only four days apart. Four days is a terrifying time."
Concubine Hui pursed her lips slightly. Logically speaking, she should provide all kinds of help to her only nephew Ling Duannian.
But just the opposite is true.
She couldn't tolerate him either!
Ling Sheng's brother originally had no children, so even if he didn't take sides, he would definitely favor Jue'er, his only nephew, in his heart.
Now that he has his own son, he will consider many things for his biological son!
In order to avoid bringing fatal disaster to his biological son, his elder brother would definitely not help Jue'er in any fight for the throne!
She doesn't need the General's Mansion to have a son, and she doesn't need the General's Mansion to always be her backing!
Brother Ling Sheng is still in his prime. If nothing unexpected happens, he will have enough time to support Jue'er to take the throne!
As long as Jue'er ascends the throne and holds all power in his own hands, the power of the General's Mansion will no longer be necessary!
Therefore, Ling Duannian, this unexpected nephew, really has no need to exist...
With an embarrassed expression on his face, "That child is indeed a little... hard to figure out. But..."
Holding the hand of Emperor Jing, she showed all the kindness of an aunt, "Your Majesty, he is my brother's only son after all. I know that although he seems to have made merit this time, he actually committed a serious crime. But I beg Your Majesty to be lenient with him... In the future, I believe my brother will discipline him strictly, and I will often remind him..."
The depths of Emperor Jing's eyes were even more unfathomable.
"My dear, how do you think we can get a lighter sentence?"
"Call him back to Kyoto and have him come back to report on the situation in the southern border. And then..."
Concubine Hui's eyes turned red, and she acted pitifully, "My brother only has this one son. If he had stayed in the army all the time, I would have been worried. I'm afraid of the unexpected... After he is recalled to Kyoto, why not let him reflect on his mistakes in Prince Ning's mansion and take good care of his health..."
"Heh," Emperor Jing laughed with an ambiguous meaning, "It's not a good thing for a child with such unpredictable mind and extraordinary intelligence to be in Kyoto. Don't forget, my beloved concubine, there is also Ling Jing in Kyoto. If they are together, there is no guarantee that they will not do something about this matter. After all, Ling Jing's personality is not the kind of person who will keep silent after suffering a loss..."
Before he could finish his words, a strange "creaking" sound seemed to have opened the prelude to a nightmare.
It was clearly a summer night, but a strong, cold wind blew in. Emperor Jing and Concubine Hui, who were sitting next to each other, were not inexperienced people, but they could not control their wildly beating hearts and they both shivered.
Look over there suddenly.
I saw that the door of the luxurious bedroom had opened a crack at some point, but there was no figure in sight, and there was a constant noise of friction between the door and the threshold.
I feel panic for no reason.
This doesn't look normal!
"who!"
Concubine Hui called out in a trembling voice, and the echo spread far away. Then there was complete silence all around, without even a single human voice!
All the guards and palace maids standing guard outside seemed to not exist.
No response at all!
Even Emperor Jing looked strange at this moment.
Because not only did the guards and others outside not respond, even the palace lanterns that were lit day and night outside had all gone out at some point!
Looking at the door that was opening wider and wider, the deep darkness was frightening.
The wide-open door looked like a bloody mouth, roaring as if to devour people.
Concubine Hui's face turned pale, and she unconsciously moved closer to the candlelight beside the table, as if all kinds of monsters would emerge from outside the door, and only by standing under the lamp could she use the light to extinguish the fear in her heart.
Finally, she couldn't help but pull the sleeve of Emperor Jing's dragon robe, "Your Majesty..."
He then shouted in panic, "... Come... Someone! Someone, come!"
It would have been fine if he hadn't called out, but after a few calls, the thought in my heart was confirmed.
I was horrified to find that my own voice was the only thing echoing in the air. There really wasn't even a single response...
This is impossible!
She was so frightened that she didn't even notice that Emperor Jing's breathing had become a little faster.
Because they are not stupid.
If Concubine Hui could sense this horror, how could Emperor Jing not sense it too!
but!
He knew what kind of person Ling Jing was. Moreover, there was such an evil little girl. He knew very well how terrible the weapon in her hand that killed the eunuchs was!
Therefore, not only had he strengthened the guards before touching Ling Jing, but after returning to the palace today, he had also mobilized hundreds of elite soldiers to guard various places outside the palace. How could there be no response at all?
He knew a little about Ling Jing's abilities. Even if there were ten Ling Jings, it would be impossible for them to knock down all the guards outside so quietly!
Those guards were specially prepared to be her nemesis, whether they were good at poison or martial arts!
But he couldn't help but believe what was happening now!
It seemed as if all the palace maids, eunuchs and guards outside the entire palace and even in the entire imperial city had died!
It seemed as if in an instant they were the only two left in the eerie darkness.
Even the emperor and the imperial concubine wouldn't be able to bear it!
"Everyone, get out of here!"
"Who is playing tricks on me? Get out of here!"
Emperor Jing roared loudly, but it did not bring the expected effect. Instead, a strong wind suddenly blew in from the entrance of the palace, and the candles and lanterns in the room were extinguished one after another. When the strong wind passed, he opened his eyes and was shocked to see pitch darkness!
The magnificent palace suddenly became as eerie and terrifying as the Palace of Yama!
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