Chapter 116: Kidnapped Li Dexian
At midnight, Wen Wanyu was so sleepy that she forced herself to sit on the couch. She yawned, her eyes filled with tears and her vision was blurry.
Bai Su came in and waited, "If your Majesty is tired, please go to bed first."
"Isn't Li Dexian here?" Wen Wanyu looked at her.
Bai Su said, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Li has not arrived. He probably won't come. It's already midnight. The Emperor should be resting in Chengqian Palace."
"This is really strange." Wen Wanyu muttered. In the past, even if the emperor didn't come to Wangyou Palace, he would always send someone to let him know no matter how late he came. Did something happen today?
After getting pregnant, she had less energy than before. If she went to bed a little later, she would feel exhausted the next day. She didn't have the energy to guess why.
"Never mind. Close the door and let's go to bed."
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Three days passed in a flash, and it was all like this.
Even more strange was that the Emperor, contrary to his usual behavior, had not come to Wangyou Palace for three days. In the past, he could not be driven away. Even if he did not come, he would still send people to ask about her situation from time to time.
What on earth is going on? Wasn't he fine three days ago? He even said he wanted to name their son and daughter.
Wen Wanyu felt a growing headache, and couldn't help but doubt herself. She asked Bai Su and Qing Dai, "Did I offend the Emperor?"
Although the Queen's temper has become much worse since she became pregnant, she has always been very measured. Bai Su said, "No."
"Then...why doesn't the emperor come to our Wangyou Palace?"
"Maybe he's busy with government affairs?" Qingdai said.
Wen Wanyu glanced at her coldly and said sarcastically, "That's quite busy. Busy for three whole days."
"Let Xiao Quanzi tie Li Dexian up." Wen Wanyu calmly took a bite of the pear.
"Ah?" Bai Su asked in surprise, "Your Majesty, are you really going to kidnap Eunuch Li Dexian? This... isn't good."
If it were any other master's eunuch, it would be fine, but Eunuch Li Dexian is the emperor's personal eunuch. This...this...this...the queen is truly too...bold.
Wen Wanyu threw down the pear core and said, "Master Li Dexian is mute. Can't I ask him if I have anything to say?"
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Thus, Li Dexian was 'tied' to Wangyou Palace. Huang Haiquan placed Li Dexian on the ground and removed the bag from his head. Li Dexian continued to curse, "Don't let me know who this little bastard is. I'll skin you alive."
I've been the chief eunuch for nearly ten years, but this is the first time I've been 'kidnapped'. It's a disgrace, really a disgrace... Who on earth is so arrogant!
The light returned to his eyes, and when he opened them, Li Dexian saw Concubine Ling standing in front of him. Li Dexian immediately shut his mouth and put on a flattering smile: "It's Your Majesty. Just give the order and I will come here. Hehehe~ Why did you let someone tie me up?" His tone was still aggrieved, just like his master.
"I'm afraid I won't be able to invite Manager Li." Wen Wanyu said deliberately.
"How could it be?" Li Dexian bowed, a smile on his face: "You are the most beloved concubine of the Emperor. As long as you give the order, I will go through fire and water and I will go!"
"Hmph." Wen Wanyu glanced at him and said, "Then tell me what the emperor has been busy with these days."
"The Emperor is busy... The Emperor is busy..." Li Dexian rolled his eyes. The Emperor is not busy. He drinks alone every night.
"I'm asking you again, who has the Emperor been meeting these past few days?" Her almond-shaped eyes widened. "Answer truthfully."
Li Dexian gritted his teeth. Though he wasn't a bright man, he could see that the Emperor was having a conflict with the Imperial Concubine. While the Emperor wouldn't say it, the gloomy look on his face revealed how much he missed the Imperial Concubine. If he could resolve the misunderstanding between the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine, wouldn't he be a "great hero"?
Li Dexian revealed everything in one breath: "Three days ago, the Emperor went to see Concubine Zheng. After coming out of Concubine Zheng's Fuyao Palace..."
"And then?" Wen Wanyu's impatience was evident. It was Concubine Zheng again. Couldn't Concubine Zheng just have a few days of peace?
"The Emperor asked me to investigate...investigate what happened before you entered the palace, and also...a person named Song Qingxu."
"Song Qingxu?" Wen Wanyu was in a trance for a moment. Song Qingxu, how long had it been since she heard this name? How long had it been since she thought of him?
Finally, Li Dexian said dryly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor is thinking of you."
"Um."
"Did you answer truthfully? Are you hiding anything?" Wen Wanyu's eyes fell lightly on Li Dexian again, as if she wanted to see through him.
"Your Highness." Li Dexian didn't dare to hide anything and added with a wry smile, "The Emperor even asked me to check who Concubine Zheng had been meeting."
"Hmm. So what did you find out?"
You don’t know until you check, and you’ll be shocked when you do.
Li Dexian looked around and lowered his voice, "Empress An sent a message to Empress Zheng. And Empress An spoke to the Seventh Prince privately."
"Seventh Prince?" This matter actually involved the Seventh Prince. The people in the harem were really strange and had their own thoughts.
But how did the Seventh Prince know about her past with Qingxu? And why did he tell Concubine An and Concubine Zheng about this? She didn't know the Seventh Prince.
"Your Majesty, can I go back and serve the Emperor?" Li Dexian asked her. If she didn't go back, the Emperor would be worried.
"What's the rush?" Wen Wanyu's thoughts were interrupted, and she replied coldly. Li Dexian immediately fell silent.
When Wen Wanyu thought of Li Dexian's mouthless master, she felt a headache. Since he had doubts, why didn't he take the initiative to ask her, but had to go into a dead end, making things difficult for both parties.
"Later, I will go to Chengqian Palace with you."
"yes."
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[From the next chapter, Xiao Xie starts chasing his wife (ω)]
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