People were putting out the fire, watching the excitement, catching the assassin... Lin Xiaoman's small yard was bustling with activity.
She has been transferred to a safe area. Under the care of two palace maids, Lin Xiaoman was wearing a large cloak and sitting in the pavilion. She looked frightened and crying. She looked weak, helpless and pitiful.
After about a cup of tea, the imperial concubine came in a grand procession, surrounded by a group of people.
The imperial concubine was about 40 years old and was in very good condition. She was wearing a gorgeous purple dress, which made her look very noble and dignified, and she exuded an air of elegance.
From the original owner's memory, Lin Xiaoman knew that the Empress of Emperor Wu Sheng lived in seclusion and devoted herself to Buddhism. It was not known whether she had come to terms with it or had failed in the palace fight. Although the Empress was not sent to the cold palace, it was no different from being there.
The Imperial Noble Consort is in charge of the harem and holds great power.
Different from the ordinary coquettish and slutty girls, the imperial concubine was very impressive, just like a queen.
"This humble servant pays homage to Her Majesty."
"Your son pays homage to your mother."
As soon as the Imperial Noble Consort arrived, everyone packed their luggage immediately.
"Please stand up." After speaking without any formalities, the imperial concubine's eyes immediately fell on Lin Xiaoman.
Shivering, Lin Xiaoman looked pitiful and frightened, fully demonstrating the original owner's attitude of being like a mouse seeing a cat when seeing the imperial concubine.
"Seventeen, what's going on?"
“Wuwuwu… Mother, I didn’t know, I was sleeping and suddenly felt very hot, so I woke up, and then I saw a fire… Wuwuwu… It was so scary…” Lin Xiaoman cried and portrayed the role of a coward and a crybaby perfectly.
"Who will be on guard tonight?" A hint of disgust flashed across her eyes. The imperial concubine looked away and looked at the two little palace maids. She looked intimidating without being angry.
The two young palace maids, Liu Ye and Liu Lu, immediately knelt down with a plop, their heads bowed to the ground and trembling. "Your Majesty, it's Liu Yue."
"Where is she?"
"I don't know."
"I don't know either."
"Then what do you know?" The imperial concubine's voice was light, but it frightened Liu Ye and Liu Lu so much that they trembled even more violently.
"Reporting to the Queen, the two of us were originally asleep, but we woke up when we heard the princess's cry for help. We immediately rushed to the princess's room, but it was already on fire. The fire was very fierce. We hurriedly took the princess out of the room. As for Liu Yue, we did not see her."
"Seventeen, is what they said true?"
"Mother, yes, yes, that's what happened, wow... When I woke up, Liu Yue was not in the room. I was so scared that I rolled off the bed and crawled towards the door. Then Liu Ye and Liu Qing came, wow... Mother, if they had come later, I might have died... wow... Mother, I'm so scared... wow..."
The tear glands in this body are probably particularly developed. Lin Xiaoman doesn't need to pinch herself hard, tears just flow down like a faucet.
The Imperial Concubine was extremely disdainful of her cowardly appearance and began to lecture her, "Speak properly and stop crying all the time. What a disgrace! Where are your princess's manners?"
I was born by my father, but no one taught me!
Lin Xiaoman muttered something in her heart, but her face suddenly stopped, she looked scared, but she didn't dare to cry.
Even if a person of low status is half the emperor's blood, he still cannot wait to be on the stage. The imperial concubine was disdainful and continued to ask, "Seventeen, think about it carefully. Did you see anyone else? Did this fire start by itself, or was it set on purpose?"
"Mother, I...I didn't see anyone else..." Biting his lip, Lin Xiaoman's face was full of 'I'm scared, I don't know anything'.
Annoyance flashed in the Imperial Concubine's eyes. She turned to the person behind her and ordered, "Madame Liu, have someone clean up the empty Qinglan Palace and take Seventeen to Qinglan Palace to rest. Seventeen has difficulty walking, so find her a sedan chair. Also, Seventeen is frightened, go to the Imperial Hospital and call a doctor to see her."
"Yes, my lady."
"Thank you, mother." Lin Xiaoman was obedient and shed tears of gratitude.
Soon a sedan chair arrived and Lin Xiaoman was carried away. Liu Ye and Liu Lu, who were implicated, were fined one month's salary.
The imperial concubine stayed at the scene and learned more about the situation from others.
Perhaps because the weather was dry, the fire burned very fiercely and was not put out until the second half of the night.
Because the courtyard where Lin Xiaoman lived was just a small, dilapidated palace, it was not a big deal if it burned down. The imperial concubine did not disturb Emperor Wu Sheng, but just sent someone to tell Liu Zongguan.
When Emperor Wu Sheng woke up in the morning and went to the bathroom, Chief Steward Liu mentioned the matter to him. After saying "I understand," Emperor Wu Sheng went to court.
In the court, all the officials were very sensitive to the fact that Emperor Wu Sheng was in a bad mood. Anyone who tried to put himself in danger at this time would be a fool.
The morning court ended quickly.
After returning to the imperial study, Emperor Wu Sheng summoned Commander Zheng of the Imperial Guard.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live the Emperor."
Emperor Wu Sheng is in his fifties this year. He has a dignified face, a tall stature, and an imposing presence. He has the powerful aura of a superior. But at the moment, he is obviously in a bad mood, and he exudes a gloomy and low pressure.
Without saying a word, Emperor Wu Sheng just looked at people with sharp eyes.
Commander Zheng gritted his teeth, cold sweat slowly seeping out of his forehead, and lowered his head even more. "Your Majesty, I have failed in my duty. Please punish me."
"Oh, my dear minister, what crime have you committed?" The voice was calm, and it was impossible to tell whether Emperor Wu Sheng was happy or angry when he spoke.
His heart tightened, and Commander Zheng felt that he was going to be in trouble this time.
"Your Majesty, a fire suddenly broke out in the Seventeenth Princess's Fenglin Palace yesterday. I suspect it was deliberately set. I discovered an assassin at the scene..."
"Good-for-nothing! Are all of you Imperial Guards here to eat for free? Today an assassin set fire to Xiao Shiqi's place. Will someone come to assassinate me tomorrow?" Emperor Wu Sheng suddenly became furious and grabbed the inkstone on the table and smashed it over.
In fact, when General Manager Liu reported to him this morning, Emperor Wu Sheng already had an idea.
Prince Qing did it!
What's the point of saying that he is unlucky in marriage? That's obviously nonsense!
After all, it was he who ordered the secret guards to kill Su Beici's first childhood sweetheart and fiancée.
He killed three of the first seven women, and two of the remaining four were arranged by him to marry, and their deaths were inexplicable.
Emperor Wu Sheng is not stupid to be able to become the emperor. It must be Su Bei who resigned. This is a demonstration to him!
What a courageous Su Beici is!
Other women would be dead if they died, but Xiao Shiqi, even though he didn't like her, was still his daughter, Da Gan's princess!
When beating a dog, you have to look at the owner!
Su Beici is so audacious! He deserves death!
Although he wanted to cut the man into pieces, he had no solid evidence and was afraid of Su Beici's military power, so Emperor Wu Sheng could only vent his anger on Commander Zheng.
Commander Zheng didn't dare to dodge and took the blow head-on.
"I am terrified, Your Majesty, please calm down!"
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