Chapter 253 Protecting Minors is Everyone’s Responsibility
There was another moment of eerie silence in the hall.
Si Linglong could even feel the Queen Mother's sharp gaze that seemed to turn into a blade pressing down on her, but she did not dare to move.
Although the creature behind him was most likely a monster in human form, it looked like a young monster that had not yet reached adulthood.
【Protecting minors is everyone’s responsibility. 】
At this moment, Si Linglong just wanted to express her gratitude for how successful her motherland's education was.
The Queen Mother looked at Si Linglong's feet as if nailed to the child, and then looked at the little head behind her that was cautiously poking its head out with obvious confusion.
He didn't care that the other person was just a child who didn't know much about the world. He asked in a cold voice with a sullen face,
"Do you know where this place is?"
Little Li Sheng looked at the Queen Mother, then at Si Linglong in front of him, and answered in his baby voice, still clear and innocent, "In the mountains."
It is neither the Empress Dowager’s Yutai Mountain nor the Buddhist Huguo Temple.
But in the mountains.
A mountain where all living things can grow.
The Queen Mother wondered if the child was pretending to be stupid, or if he was really stupid.
There was no sign of relaxation on her face, and Si Linglong could see with her own eyes that the Queen Mother's complexion seemed to be getting worse.
Then he looked at little Li Sheng behind him.
Even though she had known the child for less than a day, Si Linglong simply couldn't allow the empress dowager to vent her anger on a child.
I repeated in my mind several times: "It is the responsibility of the people to protect minors." Then, I gritted my teeth, straightened my chest, stood up, and spoke.
"Empress Dowager, how about I copy the scriptures for you?"
[The kind that cuts off my hand. ]
[As long as you stop worrying about killing and eating the chicken. ]
Helian Yue raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard the voice. Even Helian Tuo who was standing behind him couldn't help showing some surprise, not quite understanding in his heart.
Is this woman so "kind" to everyone?
The Queen Mother was obviously distracted by Si Linglong's sudden voice. When she looked at her with her sharp and slightly cloudy eyes, her gaze was filled with heavy sharpness.
In just a moment, all the pressure was transferred to her as she wished.
"Lang Guipin, are you planning to take the blame for this child?"
Si Linglongrao didn't like kneeling back and forth, but she decided to kneel down this time. After all, at this time, it was more useful to give in than to resist.
Si Linglong lifted the hem of her skirt, and just as her knees bent, before they touched the floor, her arms were suddenly held by a strong hand, and then, with irresistible force, she was lifted up steadily.
Si Linglong was forced to stand up straight in an instant.
Turning her head, she saw Helian Yue had stepped forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with her.
He tilted his head slightly, his phoenix eyes like a hidden bird in the lush forest, unaware of the world, yet giving people an indescribable sense of security.
The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes, her stern and majestic expression showing a bit of gaze.
Helian Yue withdrew his gaze from Si Linglong's face with just one glance, and took the initiative to look at the Queen Mother. His eyes were calm, but he opened his mouth and said,
"I have something to say to my mother alone. You all may leave first."
Si Linglong hadn't recovered from the previous conversation yet, and was a little unresponsive when she heard Helian Yue's voice.
[Aren't we discussing the punishment for killing chickens? Should I withdraw or not? ]
Prince Li and Prince Li's son, who were standing at the back, were also obviously stunned and looked towards the Queen Mother subconsciously.
The Queen Mother's expression was as solemn and dignified as before. After a long while, she saw that everyone was hesitating and didn't know what to do. Then she spoke in a bad tone, "What are you all standing there for? Didn't you hear what the Emperor said?"
This meant that they had to obey the command and leave.
Prince Li and Prince Li's son immediately bowed and took their leave. Si Linglong also knelt down and apologized quickly, then pulled little Li Sheng and walked out quickly.
【Go, go, go. 】
As if he heard Si Linglong's heartbeat, little Li Sheng's two short legs ran very fast.
The Queen Mother looked at the backs of the two people, one big and one small, fleeing like they were fleeing from famine, and a hint of disgust flashed in her eyes.
After everyone left, he looked at Helian Yue again and pointed at the chair next to him, "As the emperor wished, you have chased everyone away. Just say whatever you want to say."