With Eunuch Li blocking his way, the Emperor's tall, mountain-like body suddenly froze, like a statue under a spell, unable to move.
His chest heaved violently, his heavy breathing sounding like a raging storm.
Every breath he took was filled with barely suppressed anxiety and anger, like a volcano about to erupt.
Under the anxious and pleading gaze of Eunuch Li, the Emperor slowly closed his eyes.
The bulging veins at his temples, resembling writhing earthworms, reveal the turmoil in his heart.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force, like the lingering snow in winter.
I tried my best to suppress the turbulent emotions churning inside me, forcing myself to calm down little by little.
He slowly sat back on the dragon throne, but his back could no longer be as straight as before. It was as if his spine had been removed, and he had lost all his strength.
His fingers tapped rapidly on the armrests of the dragon throne, producing a chaotic and urgent sound, much like his chaotic thoughts at that moment.
He wondered to himself, "Could it be that someone is really so audacious as to dare to lay a hand on the Empress in this heavily guarded inner palace?"
Who on earth has such outrageous audacity?
He frowned, lost in deep thought. His harem was not large to begin with, and the number of his concubines was very small.
During the day, everyone treated the Empress with utmost respect, and their interactions were generally harmonious and peaceful.
It is truly unimaginable who could harbor such wicked thoughts and commit such heinous acts.
His gaze, sharp as a hawk's, swept across the court, trying to glean a clue from the expressions of the ministers.
But all that met my eyes was the same shock and bewilderment, like a fog with no clues.
After Feng Qingyun advanced to level six, she unlocked a magical and powerful ability—the ability to see the fate register of every person in Chengxiao Kingdom.
Whenever someone is about to encounter an unexpected misfortune, the corresponding roster will instantly glow with a blinding red light, like a warning light suddenly illuminating the darkness.
Just now, she was having a leisurely chat with Long Nanzhi in a quiet courtyard in the space.
A gentle breeze caressed them, like a pair of tender hands, softly ruffling their hair and carrying with it a rich floral fragrance that was truly delightful.
In the pond in the courtyard, fish occasionally leap joyfully out of the water, splashing up delicate ripples that seem to add a touch of liveliness to the tranquil scene.
As they were chatting happily, Feng Qingyun caught a glimpse of the roster flashing an unusual red light out of the corner of her eye.
Her heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition surged into her mind like a tide.
She glanced over instinctively and saw that Xiao Wanxi's roster had been completely covered in a deep red color.
The red was so vivid it was almost eerie, as if foreshadowing a great crisis.
Without having time to explain anything further to Long Nanzhi, she anxiously told Qin Qianluo the news.
Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's anxious question, Feng Qingyun had no time to calm her rapid breathing; her chest heaved violently, like a bellows.
Her fingers danced rapidly through the air, leaving behind illusory afterimages, as if she were writing mysterious runes in the air.
She quickly opened Xiao Wanxi's Destiny Register, her eyes fixed on the information that appeared.
He examined each word carefully, his focused expression suggesting he wanted to etch every single word into his heart, leaving no detail overlooked.
His eyes were fixed on the list, as if afraid of missing some crucial clue, as if he wanted to see through it.
A moment later, she replied hurriedly and with a hint of worry, "It was an accident! Empress Xiao was just strolling leisurely in the Imperial Garden when she passed by a flowerbed full of blooming flowers."
A raccoon suddenly appeared in front of her, letting out a sharp, piercing cry, and pounced right at Empress Xiao's feet.
Caught off guard, her emotions surged wildly like a runaway horse, causing her to stumble and nearly fall to the ground.
She was already pregnant with twins and her body was extremely delicate. This sudden fright directly affected the fetuses, which led to such a difficult delivery.
The palace maid who brought the news is probably on her way to the court by now.
Sure enough, no sooner had Feng Qingyun finished speaking than a figure, radiating an aura of panic, stormed into the solemn and dignified court like a gust of wind.
The newcomer was none other than the Empress's personal maid. At this moment, her hair was disheveled, and a few strands of hair were soaked with sweat, sticking awkwardly to her bloodless cheeks.
Large beads of sweat, like broken beads, rolled down his face.
Her breathing was rapid and erratic, as if she had just survived a life-or-death chase. Staggering, she almost lunged straight at Eunuch Li.
As soon as she reached Eunuch Li's side, she quickly leaned forward, pressed her lips to his ear, and whispered nervously in a very low and rapid voice.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Li's heart skipped a beat. He subtly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping rapidly around him like lightning, before finally lingering briefly on Qin Qianluo.
He thought to himself, no matter what, he must not let King Jinrui Zhao notice anything amiss.
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