Chapter 80 Let’s kill the tyrant, he is lucky!
[Tsk tsk, so these are the assassins he keeps in his house.]
[I've long seen that this guy is not honest. When he was appointed as a vassal, he was extremely reluctant and came up with all kinds of excuses to delay. In the end, he was almost sent out of the capital by the tyrant.]
[You're not very capable, but you're quite bold. Do you really think that killing the tyrant will give you the throne? Do you have enough soldiers? Aren't you afraid that all your elaborate plans will end up serving someone else's interests?]
Chu Liuzheng looked at the king's plan and shook his head. It would take at least ten years of cerebral thrombosis for him to come up with such a plan.
[The assassin is still being chased by the Imperial Guards and is roaming around the harem. Let me see, he's hiding in... Wanshou Palace!!]
[Frog Fun! For the safety of the Empress, the Empress ordered all the concubines to accompany the Empress Dowager in the Wanshou Palace. If this assassin suddenly appeared...hiss! The Empress is still pregnant, and a pregnant woman can't stand being frightened!]
Chu Liuzheng was so shocked that he sat up, looked at his hands, and lay back down weakly.
[Ah! By the time I ran over, the daylilies were cold.]
She stared at the system's live text broadcast nervously.
Please, don't do it, the child is innocent! Go kill the tyrant, he's lucky!
Xiao Jingfan, who had just arrived outside Nongyun Garden: "..."
hehe!
The queen cannot get into trouble, but what can happen to him, the king of a country?
It was in vain that he rushed here just because he was worried that the woman might have an accident.
It’s better to let this woman die!
Manager Zhou was secretly anxious. Hadn't he rushed here in such a hurry just to go in and take a look at Anxin? Why was he standing still again?
He glanced at Xiao Jingfan's expression and said carefully, "Captain Zhang has already led the Imperial Guards to search Nongyun Garden thoroughly. No suspicious individuals were found. Your Majesty can rest assured."
Xiao Jingfan turned his head to glance at him, his eyes so cold that it made people shiver through their bones.
Zhou Yuande shuddered and quickly shut up.
"Go to Wanshou Palace." Xiao Jingfan turned around and got on the sedan chair, and ordered, "Hurry there as soon as possible!"
At this command, everyone started running, whether they were carrying a sedan chair or not.
They drove at lightning speed and arrived at Wanshou Palace in the shortest time possible.
Zhou Yuande was fat to begin with, and after running all the way, not only was his forehead covered in sweat, but even his shirt was wet.
Xiao Anzi went forward to support him and help him calm down.
"Follow, follow." Zhou Yuande pushed his apprentice's hand and pointed at Xiao Jingfan who had already got off the sedan chair.
Xiao Anzi followed immediately.
Zhou Yuande took two quick breaths, and finally his breathing became more even. He trotted into the Wanshou Palace.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
This shout startled everyone in the room.
The Queen and a group of concubines came out to greet them. "Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you. May your Majesty be well and safe."
Xiao Jingfan glanced over and saw that everyone looked normal, so he knew that the assassin had not shown up yet.
He nodded: "Everyone stand up."
At the same time, he winked at the dark place.
Xiao Da:???
Xiao Shiyi explained: "The Lord ordered us to search the Wanshou Palace."
Xiao Da looked at him with appreciation and gestured to the secret guards, "Action!"
Xiao Jingfan brought a group of concubines into the palace.
"My son pays his respects to the Queen Mother."
The Queen Mother looked exhausted. After Xiao Jingfan sat down, she asked, "Did you catch the assassin?"
Xiao Jingfan said: "The Imperial Guards are tracking them down."
"What about the maiden who was shot by an arrow?"
"The poison has been resolved, and his life is safe. He needs to be recuperated for a few days."
"That's good," the Queen Mother sighed. "A little girl dared to rush out and block the arrow. She's truly brave. What are your plans for her, my prince?"
Xiao Jingfan turned the bodhi beads on his wrist and said in a deep voice, "When she wakes up tomorrow, my son will ask her in person."
As soon as these words were spoken, many concubines present clenched their handkerchiefs.
I'm afraid there will be a new addition to the harem.
Only Concubine Rong snorted disdainfully.
What shield? It's just a vixen's despicable trick to attract Your Majesty's attention. Pah!
The hall was quiet, and her soft hum was heard by many people.
The Queen Mother lowered her eyes and looked at her: "Noble Concubine Rong's outfit today is quite gorgeous and refreshing."
Concubine Rong raised her hand and stroked her face, saying modestly, "I am a humble concubine, unworthy of the Empress Dowager's praise."
The Queen Mother looked at her hair covered with pearls and jade and asked, "Is this headdress of yours new?"
"I ordered the Imperial Household Department to expedite the preparation of this to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday." Concubine Rong rose gracefully and bowed elegantly. "If the Empress Dowager is pleased to see this, then my efforts have not been in vain."
The Queen Mother remained silent and turned to look at Xiao Jingfan: "What do you think, my prince?"
Xiao Jingfan raised his eyelids and said, "Noble Concubine Rong is extravagant and has no knowledge of economy. I order her to be fined three months' salary as a warning to others."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Rong's pretty face turned red instantly. Under the gazes of all the concubines, some openly and some secretly, she felt so embarrassed that she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Empress Zhong looked over and asked: "Is Concubine Rong dissatisfied with His Majesty's order by not accepting it?"
Of course, Concubine Rong was dissatisfied. Why did His Majesty always punish her recently? Was she not beautiful anymore?
The beauty's eyes moved and she glanced at Xiao Jingfan aggrievedly, her eyes were truly softer than spring water.
A normal man would feel his bones soften if he was looked at like that. However, Xiao Jingfan acted as if he didn't see anything, his thick eyelashes obscuring the emotions in his eyes, making it difficult to see clearly.
Rong Guifei felt even more aggrieved and said in a delicate voice, "I accept the punishment and will be frugal in the future..."
At this moment, there was a little noise coming from outside the hall.
Zhou Yuande immediately went out to investigate, and returned a short while later, bowing and reporting, "The assassin who broke into the palace has been apprehended. Your Majesty, please deal with him."
Xiao Jingfan raised his eyebrows and stood up to go out.
The Queen Mother called out worriedly, "My son."
Xiao Jingfan didn't even turn his head. "Don't worry, mother. I'm just going out to take a look. No one is allowed to follow me."
As soon as these words were spoken, many concubines who had already left their seats sat back down, feeling frightened about the assassin hiding in the Wanshou Palace.
Queen Zhong patted her chest and took several deep breaths before her heartbeat stabilized.
Seeing that her face was pale, the empress dowager was worried that something might happen to her and the baby in her belly, so she quickly ordered someone to call the imperial physician.
"Don't worry, mother. I'm fine." Queen Zhong comforted the empress dowager.
"Your face is as white as paper. How can you look like nothing's wrong?" The Queen Mother was thinking about having more grandchildren. Now that the Queen was pregnant, she naturally treasured her very much.
"Madam Zhao, quickly help the Queen lie down on my bed."
Just as he was speaking, he suddenly heard a scream, "Wanyi!"
The Queen Mother immediately looked over with displeasure, "What are you yelling about? Drag him away and give him a slap in the face!"
"This servant has lost her manners." Chunlian sank to her knees. "Xu Wanyi has suddenly fainted. I beg the Queen Mother to have mercy on her."
The Queen hasn't fainted yet, why did Xu Wanyi faint first?
The Queen Mother was already feeling weak, and now she had a headache.
She waved her hand and said, "Don't kneel anymore. Help your master to lie down on the couch in the side hall. The imperial physician will come and see him later."
"Thank you, Empress Dowager." Chunlian kowtowed and helped Xu Wanyi to the side hall together with the palace maids from Wanshou Palace.
The concubines looked at each other, wondering what Xu Wanyi was up to.
Outside the hall, the captured assassin died of convulsions and bleeding from all seven orifices before he could utter a word.
Xiao Da squatted down to check the assassin's breathing and pulse, and confirmed: "He is dead."
Xiao Jingfan covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief and said, "Find out how he got into the palace and who is the mastermind behind this."
"Yes!" Xiao Da obeyed the order, carried the corpse and left.
Zhou Yuande then stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, the ladies were frightened. The Empress is feeling a little unwell, and Xu Wanyi has fainted."
Xiao Jingfan frowned when he heard this: "Have you summoned the imperial physician?"
"I've already sent someone to invite him."
Xiao Jingfan nodded and turned back into the hall.
(End of this chapter)
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