Wu Qing was very much looking forward to it.

[Julie's death was the trigger for the heroine to enter the palace. ]

[Sister Fei... the real version of Sister Fei... hehe...]

Wu Qing smiled foolishly in his heart for a while, and then he immediately woke up: [Forget it, Sister Fei is very charming, but after all, going home is more important. ]

The heroine's sister? Julie?

Concubine Lin frowned.

Concubine Lin was a little uncertain.

Concubine Lin's heart trembled slightly. She seemed to have completely forgotten the palace maid named Zhu Li, Zhu Hanfei's biological sister.

Since the Emperor's birthday banquet, she had not paid much attention to the maid. How much trouble could a dancer cause in her palace?

Concubine Lin took a deep breath and had a bad feeling.

The people below must have mistakenly thought that she hated Zhu Li and brought her to Linhua Palace just to torture her.

They will try to figure out their superiors' intentions and will humiliate Julie in every way possible.

Concubine Lin is not afraid of the heroine Zhu Hanfei, but she is also unwilling to provoke a strong opponent because of the mistakes of her servants.

Shortly after the meal, Concubine Lin hurried away and asked others about Zhu Li's whereabouts.

Seeing Zijuan's silence, Concubine Lin's face turned pale, and she knew that something was wrong.

"Where are the people!" Concubine Lin shouted sternly.

Zijuan answered hesitantly, "In... in the backyard, Concubine Li is there too."

"Nonsense."

Concubine Lin flicked her sleeves, threw down two words, turned around and walked quickly towards the backyard.

The backyard has always been the secret torture chamber of Linhua Palace, and Imperial Doctor Guo had been imprisoned here before.

Outside the courtyard gate, Concubine Lin heard the woman's voice, which was cold and eerie, like some kind of cold wind that pierced people's ears and hurt them.

Concubine Lin naturally recognized that this was Concubine Li's voice.

The air was filled with a strong smell of medicine. Concubine Lin covered her nose with a handkerchief and walked into the turbid air with a frown.

She asked, "Mrs. Li? What are you doing?"

The person who was talking in the backyard just now was wearing a purple palace dress. She had a pretty and youthful face, but the corners of her eyes were slightly raised, making her look a little sarcastic.

Li Guiren bowed and smiled: "Your Highness, this dancer is ignorant and dares to talk back to you. I am teaching her a lesson on your behalf."

At the emperor's birthday banquet, Li Guiren saw with her own eyes that Imperial Concubine Lin intercepted Zhu Li. She thought that the Imperial Concubine was going to humiliate this person, so she came over first to torture Zhu Li in order to curry favor with the Imperial Concubine.

Concubine Lin walked over slowly, and her eyes froze instantly when they fell on the person on the bed.

The woman who was so lively and agile at the palace banquet is now like a withered flower, dying and without any vitality.

Her face was pale grey, and there was no intact spot on her exposed skin. The bloodstains were like the claw marks of a wild beast, tearing her originally tender and fair skin into pieces.

The most terrifying thing is her face.

The face, which originally resembled Concubine Lin by 70%, was now covered with horrible red sores and pustules. Even if it could be healed, it would not be able to escape the fate of being disfigured.

It's too late to save him.

Concubine Lin's chest heaved violently.

Li Guiren was still earnestly trying to take credit: "Your Majesty, she is beyond redemption. This disgusting face will never appear before you again."

"The queen is ill, and you have been busy with palace affairs, so I will take the initiative to teach her a lesson on your behalf."

Li Guiren couldn't suppress the smile.

She was the only one in Linhua Palace who understood the Imperial Concubine's intentions and knew that she hated this kind of flattery the most, so she took the initiative to help the Imperial Concubine deal with the dancer.

In this way, the Imperial Concubine will definitely understand that she is the most trustworthy person.

How can Concubine Mu and that lowly Lady Wu be worthy of staying by the Imperial Concubine's side?

"I have indeed underestimated you in the past." Concubine Lin said indifferently.

Li Guiren said in a delicate voice: "It is a blessing for me to be able to serve you, Your Majesty."

Concubine Lin shook her head and said calmly: "From now on, if you dare to step into Linhua Palace again, I will break your legs."

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Guiren was struck by lightning. She froze in place and the blood drained from her face instantly.

"My lady..." Her voice trembled, her face full of disbelief, "What do you mean?"

"It's really in the way."

Concubine Lin made a fussing sound and waved her hand to signal the servants to take her out.

Qingfang took the order and took two eunuchs to hold Concubine Li hostage.

Li Guiren said in a sharp voice: "My feelings for Your Majesty are evident to all! What did I do wrong? Please tell me clearly, Your Majesty!"

"Drag him away." Concubine Lin said impatiently.

Regardless of how Concubine Li struggled behind her, Concubine Lin lifted the bed curtain, sat beside the couch, and frowned.

Concubine Lin said softly, "Go ask a doctor to come and take a look. Is there any hope?"

Sensing someone approaching, the ** man moved slightly and slowly opened his eyes.

After hearing this, she said weakly: "Your Majesty, there is no need..."

Concubine Lin looked down at her and said bluntly, "I didn't save you out of kindness."

Zhu Li forced a bitter smile and said, "I know... but if the queen doesn't save me... I will definitely die."

Concubine Lin pondered for a moment and figured out the reason.

"Who do you belong to?" Concubine Lin asked, "She told you to die in my hands."

Although it was a question, the imperial concubine was already convinced of it.

"yes."

Julie closed her eyes, a tear fell from the corner of her eyes.

"Even if Concubine Li hadn't existed, I would have committed suicide."

Empress? Consort De? Consort Shu?

Several candidates flashed through Concubine Lin's mind.

Concubine Lin frowned, "Why don't you surrender directly to me? Even if I hate your face, I won't kill you. I'll just let you out of the palace."

Zhu Li laughed bitterly and said, "My Lady, I can escape, but my family cannot."

Concubine Lin immediately thought of the heroine "Zhu Hanfei" mentioned by Wu Qing.

"Have you ever thought about what your family will do after learning of your death?"

Concubine Lin said calmly, "If it were me, I would definitely go into the palace myself, find out the truth, and avenge you."

After hearing these words, Julie's eyes, which had been somewhat distracted, focused again.

Concubine Lin continued, "Looking at your expression, you must be thinking of someone."

Zhu Li sighed, "Your Majesty is right. I was possessed by a demon. If my younger sister knew about this, she would definitely enter the palace. I didn't expect this."

Concubine Lin advised: "Since you understand, then treat it well. The imperial physician is on the way. As long as you are alive, you sisters will meet again one day."

Julie opened her eyes, full of tears.

Concubine Lin stood up and asked someone to come in and move Zhu Li to another seat.

The backyard of Linhua Palace was cold and damp, not suitable for Zhu Li to recuperate, so Concubine Lin planned to move Zhu Li to a side hall for treatment.

But she had just stepped out of the door when Qingfang came rushing in and whispered, "Madam, Zhu Li is dead."

Concubine Lin was startled and raised her head.

A flock of black birds flew across the sky, and their mournful cries echoed in the silent air, as if they were mourning the death of someone.