As Zhou Jin thought this to himself, he slowly relaxed his body. However, before he could completely put his mind at ease, the two palace maids started discussing it again.
"Do you know which noble lady she is? It's just a pity for that lady of the Ganling Palace; she's likely to be harassed by the Empress."
"How do you know it's not that lady?"
One sentence sent chills down Zhou Jin's spine, his blood seemed to freeze, and he shuddered. He truly hadn't expected that his rebellious son, Zhou Changling, would dare to expose their affair to the public!
That's absolutely outrageous!
Outrageous!
Zhou Jin stood still, radiating a chilling aura. He thought, it's time to take action. I can't let this rebellious son continue to act like this!
For some reason, Li Mu felt as if the temperature of the air around him had dropped. Suddenly, it dawned on him—this familiar feeling…
Li Mu turned around and secretly glanced at Zhou Jin. Sure enough, he was radiating a chilling aura. He wondered what had offended this ill-tempered person.
Could it be something to do with Consort Rong again?
Li Mu thought about it, but dared not ask. Years of pressure told him that he should pretend he knew nothing at this time, or he would get himself into trouble!
He wanted to remain invisible, but Zhou Jin wouldn't let him go.
Upon arriving at Luanxi Pavilion, Zhou Jin and the others who had been monitoring them left before he sat down in the main seat: "Go and inquire about that rebellious son's investiture as empress!"
Li Mu was shocked. Now he finally understood why his master's face had always been so sour!
Li Mu quickly agreed. He didn't want to stay here and become his master's punching bag. After receiving the order, he left in a hurry, as if something was chasing him.
Zhou Jin sat in his seat, head down in deep thought, seemingly making some kind of plan. His expression was anything but good; it was downright gloomy.
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Li Mu began to investigate the matter as soon as he left Luanxi Pavilion. Of course, although his influence in the palace had been largely eliminated, there were still some who slipped through the net. After all, he hadn't been in the palace for nothing for decades!
This matter was not a secret. Moreover, the Emperor had announced it during the morning court session, so Li Mu would have found out regardless of whether he inquired or not. Thus, Li Mu easily learned about it.
Upon receiving the news, Li Mu hurried back, while also thinking to himself that he knew Zhou Changling's feelings for Bai Lingxi and had previously promised never to harm the little prince.
But he never expected that Emperor Zhou Changling would dare to defy the world and make Bai Lingxi his empress! There are no secrets in the world, how could anyone dare to make such an unethical and immoral thing public?
Is this because they're afraid that the spittle won't drown Consort Rong?
It's likely that the historian's pen could portray Consort Rong as a wicked concubine and empress!
No wonder the master is so angry; I just don't know what the master will do.
When Li Mu delivered the definite news to Zhou Jin, Zhou Jin forcefully broke off the armrest of the rosewood chair, causing Li Mu to quickly turn his head away.
Li Mu thought to himself, "Zhou Jin probably mistook the chair for Zhou Changling's head. I mustn't let my impulsiveness expose my identity!"
Li Mu didn't want to invite this trouble, but if he didn't advise against it, who could? "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Now is the time to find a way to sabotage this coronation ceremony!"
Zhou Jin then turned his head. When Li Mu saw the anger in his eyes, he immediately knelt down, his knees hitting the ground heavily with a "thud!"
Zhou Jin's deep voice rang out: "Your Majesty? What kind of emperor am I?"
Zhou Jin only said this one sentence and didn't say anything more, but it still shocked Li Mu, because he actually saw an undisguised killing intent in Zhou Jin's eyes!
Li Mu was horrified. He still remembered his master's dying wish for him, a wish that was so deep and loving, that he had paved the way for Zhou Changling. But in just one year, everything had changed.
Li Mu remained silent. He knew that his master had been resurrected with great difficulty and naturally had some attachments. In other words, someone who had died once probably had no more attachment to material possessions.
Only for his beloved, this explains why his master dared to risk his life to enter the palace. This matter is truly unsolvable!
As Li Mu was thinking, he suddenly saw Zhou Jin get up, and he quickly followed her.
Zhou Jin glared at him: "What are you doing following me here?"
Li Mu cautiously replied, "Master, please don't act impulsively. Perhaps, perhaps His Highness will realize his mistake."
Zhou Jin didn't speak, but a cryptic smile played on her lips: "Heh, you yourself don't believe that, do you?"
The hibiscus flowers outside the window swayed in the wind, wafting a delightful fragrance that soothed the soul.
Zhou Jin suddenly remembered that the two of them used to enjoy romantic moments under the moon and flowers, a perfect and beautiful time. But why did it all vanish like an elusive cloud?
What seemed like a beautiful first encounter ultimately turned out to be nothing more than a mirage.
However, Zhou Jin was not one to give up easily. How could someone who could govern the country, punish the wicked, and contend for the Central Plains be a weak person?
Zhou Jin already had a rough plan in mind, only lacking the right opportunity to take the person away.
The rest still needs some refinement, but Zhou Jin didn't intend to mention it.
Zhou Jin said calmly, "I will return under cover of darkness tonight. When we make contact, I will send Shadow over. Do not make any moves; await my orders."
Upon hearing this, Li Mu felt relieved, knowing that his master had come to his senses, and quickly nodded in agreement.
However, plans are always subject to change. Will things really go as they wish?
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Ganling Palace.
After the imperial physician finished examining her pulse, Zhou Changling summoned her alone and learned that Bai Lingxi's body had recovered very well and the poison was slowly dissipating. He was immediately in a good mood, rewarded her, and then returned to the inner palace.
Bai Lingxi was looking at the hibiscus flowers outside the window, her face rosy and smiling. Her fair skin was smooth as jade, and her expression had regained some of its liveliness and beauty. Seeing this, Zhou Changling's heart stirred, and he gently touched her red lips with his fingers.
After the palace servants finished serving Bai Lingxi her medicine, they saw this scene and left with a keen eye.
Zhou Changling's eyes gleamed with lust: "Xi'er, how are things today?"
As Zhou Changling smelled the pleasant fragrance emanating from Bai Lingxi, the tension he had been holding in instantly eased.
The thing he had been worried about was suddenly put aside, so Zhou Changling inevitably had second thoughts. After all, he had been a celibate person for so long, and he had been on tenterhooks for the past few months.
Zhou Changling pulled Bai Lingxi into his arms and affectionately kissed the tip of her delicate nose, while his hands kept rummaging under her clothes, which made Bai Lingxi slap him away in disgust.
Bai Lingxi wrinkled her delicate little nose: "Hmph, get lost!"
Zhou Changling withdrew his hand, but also took Bai Lingxi's small hand in the process.
Zhou Changling's eyes grew even deeper, causing Bai Lingxi to unconsciously look away, but she did everything she was supposed to do.
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