Just as the invisible shackles dissipated, scenes flashed rapidly before the queen's eyes.
The woman in the picture is both her and not entirely her.
After the Lotus Heart Gu erupted, “she” was dying, with only a frail body left. She could only lie in bed and breathe with difficulty every day...
The emperor had a big quarrel with "her" and they parted unhappily, with the bright yellow figure walking away...
The imperial concubine took the opportunity to seize power, and Xiwen carried "her" away...
The seriously ill woman with white hair could not bear the pain and finally drank a cup of poisoned wine and ended her life...
These scheduled images are fragmented frame by frame.
The queen's fate finally deviated completely from the plot. She was no longer a pawn bound by the plot, but became the master of her own destiny.
A relieved smile appeared on the queen's face.
Her body might be tired, but her mentality was back to its peak.
The cries for help outside the window gradually became weaker.
Soon, Xiao Luzi came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the caning has been carried out."
The queen nodded slightly and said in a cold voice: "Take them all away."
Xiao Luzi lowered his head, with a hint of hesitation in his voice: "My queen, I'm afraid that Wang Changzai...can't hold on any longer."
The servants had reduced their strength when they attacked, but Concubine He and Lady Lu were still half-crippled, and Concubine Wang was already dying, struggling to hold on with only one breath left.
The queen's eyes narrowed slightly and she said, "Forget it, let's carry it back to the palace first."
"Yes." Xiao Luzi responded and retreated.
The concubines understood that the Queen had no intention of calling in the imperial physician and wanted Wang Changzai to fend for herself.
The sound of rain outside the window has died down, and the bloodstains of the three people have been washed away by the heavy rain.
Presumably, at this moment, the concubines present would not dare to have any improper thoughts towards Zhao Changzai.
At this point, there is only one thing left to be warned about.
The Queen turned around.
She said in a deep voice: "From today on, Lady Ji's inner thoughts must not be leaked to the outside world."
Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.
The Queen slowly spoke: "Noble Lady Ji is a goddess who came down from heaven to experience tribulations. She holds the Book of Heaven's Secrets in her hands, and can know everything in the world. Such great power is a blessing from heaven for our country."
"I would also like to advise some people to stop trying to whisper in the emperor's ear." She warned, "To tell you the truth, it was Concubine Ji who told the emperor that you were a spy from Xixia."
"The Emperor already knew the identity of Lady Ji."
"If anyone is dissatisfied, you can give it a try. Let's see whether the emperor thinks a concubine is more important or the safety of the entire country is more important."
"We, your servants, will obey the Queen's orders." The concubines responded in unison.
This beating was quite effective.
The voices of the concubines below became much deeper and more sincere.
Even though they had many doubts about Ji Guiren's identity, they would not express them casually.
"Don't reveal anything about your secrets in front of Lady Ji. Lest she notice this and take back your magical powers. You must understand the pros and cons of this."
"Especially you, Lady Sun."
The queen glanced at her coldly, "It's always you who can't control your mouth, and today you almost ruined everything again!"
"Last time you came back from Huguo Temple, the emperor confined you to the cold palace for half a month. I thought you would learn your lesson. If you do it again, I will petition the emperor to banish you to the cold palace and keep you under house arrest forever!"
Concubine Sun nodded awkwardly.
The queen knew very well that there would always be people who said one thing and meant another, smiling on the surface but secretly making their own calculations.
So she threw out some bait appropriately.
The Queen said slowly, "If I were you, I would go and show my good will to Lady Ji."
"Just imagine, if Lady Ji walks around in front of the emperor and says a few good words for you in her heart, how will the emperor view you?"
She took a sip of herbal tea and said meaningfully: "These are all opportunities..."
"I have warned you. As for whether you can seize these opportunities, it depends on your own ability."
The eyes of several concubines who had originally not taken it seriously also lit up.
The queen wanted to give a few more instructions and then adjourn the meeting, however, some people did not want this long and tedious ceremony of greeting to end there.
"——The Empress Defei has arrived!"
Xiao Luzi outside the door noticed an unusual figure with his sharp eyes.
He immediately raised his voice and announced loudly.
The Empress Defei walked in at an unhurried pace. She glanced at Xiao Luzi and said, "You, my servant, are quite clever."
Xiao Luzi quickly lowered his eyes and eyebrows, not daring to speak.
Thanks to Xiao Luzi's timely report, the Queen's instructions about Concubine Ji were taken back.
The thick curtain was lifted, and someone who had not been seen for a long time slowly walked in.
Concubine De was dressed in gorgeous attire today, with her hair covered with pearls and jade, and it was obvious that she was not here to chat about family matters.
She walked into the main hall, bowed slightly and said, "I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen."
A hint of surprise flashed across the queen's face.
She immediately smiled and said, "How come Concubine De is here too? I thought you were still accompanying the Queen Mother in worshipping Buddha, I never expected to see you today."
Although there was a hint of intimacy in the Queen's words, they were more of a test and a warning.
Since following the Empress Dowager in worshipping Buddha, Concubine De has often lived in the back hills of the Huguo Temple, and rarely returns to the palace except on major festivals and birthdays. Therefore, the Empress Dowager specifically asked the Empress to exempt Concubine De from the ceremony of paying respects.
The Huguo Temple suddenly encountered an incident and the empress dowager returned to the palace to live, but she never mentioned letting Defei leave.
Now Concubine De suddenly appeared, catching the Queen off guard.
The servants hurried forward to arrange Defei's seat, but were stopped by Defei.
She raised her hand and smiled, "I was late in the first place, no need to trouble them anymore."
Concubine Lin lowered her head and sneered. She was used to pretending.
The queen was suspicious of her intentions.
She asked tentatively: "De Fei is here, but does the Queen Mother have any instructions for you?"
Concubine De smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. The Queen Mother heard that there was a big disturbance in the palace last night, and it involved the curse, so she asked me to come over."
The queen sighed softly: "I have alarmed the Queen Mother. This is my fault."
"Regarding what happened last night, I wonder how the Empress has investigated it now? Is there any clue?" Defei asked.
The Queen frowned.
Could it be that Concubine De came here because of what happened last night?
She thought for a long time before she said, "It has been found out that this was done by Concubine Li."
Concubine De shook her head, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid you can't pin the blame on Concubine Li."
From beginning to end, there was a hint of a smile on the corner of her mouth.
…
No. 2321 watched the entire greeting process.
Wu Qing happened to wake up at this time.
She stretched slightly and said to herself: [Sure enough, sleeping is the most sweet when studying.]
The second prince, who was concentrating on writing, was startled and suddenly raised his head and looked around.
How come the voice of Concubine Ji can be heard next to my ears?
The eldest prince turned his head, put his hand to his mouth, and whispered to him: "Be careful, don't let her find out."
After hearing this, the second prince immediately understood what the eldest prince meant and concealed his excited expression.
And No. 2321's tone was cold.
It asks: "Two pieces of bad news, which one should I listen to?"
...A big surprise upon waking up?
Wu Qing asked listlessly: [I don’t want to listen, can you just turn off the microphone? ]
"Congratulations, you got it right."
No. 2321's voice was emotionless. "From today on, in order to save energy, I will enter low-energy mode. In other words, I will turn off the microphone."
【? ? No wow! 】
Wu Qing almost cried out, [Will we meet again? Tong. You have to be happy when we meet again, okay? Tong, you have to be happy, you have to be happy. ]
[You are my only emotional trash can. How can I live without you...]
No. 2321: "...If you say one more word, I will shut up now."