The palace was also desolate, with weeds sprouting from the cracks in the stone bricks, and scattered debris, moss-covered wooden barrels, and an ancient well in the courtyard.
"Why is it so quiet?" I looked around the courtyard but didn't see a soul. "Wisteria, are you sure this is the place?"
Wisteria exclaimed in surprise, "I'm sure this is the place, why is nobody here?"
I sighed. Zi Teng must have remembered the wrong place, otherwise, given Feng Su's lively nature, this place would not be so quiet.
I turned to leave, intending to search elsewhere, but suddenly remembered something and ran back like a madman. When the group of wisteria saw me suddenly take off running, they thought something had happened and quickly followed me.
I pushed open the dilapidated door, and a putrid smell hit me. Sunlight streamed through the mottled windows, casting patches of light into the dark room.
My hurried steps came to a halt. No wonder, no wonder, the people brought from the Heavenly Court were left unattended. No wonder the lively Feng Su was completely silent.
"Feng Su." I called Feng Su's name softly. Feng Su's reaction was exactly the same as when I was at the altar last time. Her lifeless face had a pair of dull eyes.
Inside the dilapidated and dark room were about seven or eight people from the Heavenly Court, all standing motionless like broken puppets.
"Feng Su." I took a few steps forward and reached out to tidy up Feng Su's messy hair. His once dazzling golden hair was now lifeless and dull, just like its owner.
I should have known better. How could Liu Lieyu have any good intentions? I thought that since I listened to Liu Lieyu last time and ascended to a higher level, he wouldn't necessarily let them go, but he would at least remove the spells from their bodies.
I held Feng Su's slightly cold hand and watched as tears welled up in her eyes beneath her eyelashes. I stood on tiptoe and whispered in her ear, "Feng Su, wait for me. I will definitely save you."
"Your Majesty, these..." When Zifang entered, she was startled to see a room full of lifeless dolls.
For no reason, I felt a growing aversion to Zi Teng. She was also from Gui Xu, and I couldn't believe she really knew nothing about these things.
I let go of Feng Su's hand. Feng Su remained in a daze, her eyes unfocused.
"Imperial Consort." Zi Teng quietly approached me from behind and called out softly.
"Wisteria." I took out a handkerchief from my pocket and carefully wiped the dirt off Feng Su's face. "I want to bring Feng Su to my place."
"Your Majesty, this... isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Wisteria carefully observed my expression.
"What's wrong with him? Feng Su is my mount and he's always with me. Now that your Donghuang has made him like this, what do you think he can do?" I said in an unfriendly tone, unable to hide my resentment towards Liu Lieyu.
"Your Majesty, perhaps we should consult the Eastern Emperor."
"It's my room, I can make my own decisions. Why should I ask Liu Lieyu for permission? Don't I, as an imperial concubine, even have this much right?"
Zi Teng looked somewhat troubled, and after much hesitation, she had no choice but to nod in agreement due to my strong dissatisfaction.
I helped Feng Su out of the dilapidated room step by step. The sunlight inside was dazzling, and Feng Su's eyes squinted reflexively. I was overjoyed; Feng Su's body could still react to external stimuli.
“Oh, right,” I suddenly turned to Wisteria and said, “Let’s find a better place for them; this place is too remote.”
Zi Teng thought for a moment and agreed, since it wasn't a big deal. She then turned and instructed the others to bring everyone out of the room.
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