Chapter 120 Looking for Someone
When Xitong rode back to the tent on horseback, it was already completely dark.
The tent was brightly lit and the banquet was still going on lively.
Xitong was stopped by the guards outside the tent. She could not enter the banquet. Although she was anxious, she could only bite the bullet and ask the guard on duty: "Brother guard, I am the personal maid of Concubine Shen. I have an urgent matter at the moment and want to see His Majesty."
The guards had received instructions from Eunuch Li Ming before that even if Concubine Shen came in person tonight, they must not disturb His Majesty.
He immediately put on a stern face and said in a stiff tone: "No, no one is allowed to enter without the emperor's summons. You should leave immediately."
Xi Tong heard this and said anxiously, "Brother Guard, please be kind and let me in. His Majesty dotes on us Concubine Shen so much. He must be willing to see me when he knows that I am here. I really have something urgent to report to His Majesty."
But the guard looked impatient.
He frowned and scolded: "Leave quickly, His Majesty is having a great time with the ministers and generals today, and he specifically ordered not to see Concubine Shen. I dare not disobey the emperor's order, so don't bother me here."
If I let this palace maid in and if she angers His Majesty, I would lose my head.
Seeing that the guards were determined not to let her in, Xitong gritted her teeth and knelt directly in front of the guards, with a bit of stubbornness in her eyes.
He said loudly: "If you don't let me in, I will kneel here and never leave."
However, the guards would not pay any attention to her behavior. They always followed His Majesty's orders. If any palace maid could see His Majesty, how could they shoulder the responsibility of protecting His Majesty and be qualified to be the imperial guards?
Seeing that the guards were still indifferent, Xitong slowly lowered her head. She seemed depressed, but if you looked closely, you could see that there was a hint of satisfaction on her face.
Her Majesty has already instructed us before that when we come to ask for an audience with His Majesty, we don't need to explain the reason, we just need to show an eagerness to see His Majesty.
Xitong's target this time was not His Majesty, but General Ye Jinshu.
The sound of music from the banquet continued to be heard, mixed with the laughter of the ministers as they drank and ate meat, as well as the sounds of greeting each other, making it very lively.
In the middle of the banquet, Ye Jinshu felt stuffy and wanted to go out for some fresh air.
As soon as he walked out of the tent, he saw Xitong kneeling on the ground and couldn't help frowning.
"Xitong, why are you here? Where is your mother?"
Xitong saw Ye Jinshu's eyes light up, but then she looked embarrassed when she heard his question.
The queen was angry with His Majesty, so she rode into the hunting ground in a rage and has not returned yet.
If it were to be announced in public, it would be very detrimental to the Empress' reputation and would also lead to many criticisms from the ministers.
She hesitated, not knowing how to answer.
Ye Jinshu felt something was wrong, so he said in a deep voice, "Come with me."
Xitong hurriedly got up and followed Ye Jinshu silently. The two of them turned around and came to a quiet place.
Ye Jinshu stopped, turned around and looked at Xitong, urging: "Tell me, what happened to your queen?"
Xitong said with a worried look on her face: "General Ye, something unpleasant happened between the Queen and His Majesty today. The Queen was so angry that she rode into the hunting ground and has not returned yet."
Ye Jinshu's expression changed instantly, and his voice unconsciously rose a few notches.
He asked anxiously, "What did you say?!"
"How long have you been in there?"
"It's almost an hour."
Ye Jinshu was extremely anxious. He walked quickly to the horse tied nearby, pushed himself up with both hands, and jumped onto the horse.
He kicked the horse's belly hard and galloped towards the hunting ground.
Because the hunting grounds were covered with vast woods, it was not easy to find people, so Ye Jinshu directly displayed the general's order, summoned a group of guards, and led them into the hunting grounds.
Entering the hunting ground, Ye Jinshu held the torch high in his hand, and the jumping flames reflected his stern face in the night.
Xixi, please don't get into any trouble.
But seeing that they had basically searched the perimeter of the hunting ground, but still couldn't find Shen Yuning, Ye Jinshu's heart sank even more.
If she went further in, she would reach an area where wild beasts would roam. As a weak woman, if she went in there...
Ye Jinshu didn't dare to think of the worst anymore. He gritted his teeth and drove the horse deeper.
The night grew darker and darker, so dark that it seemed to swallow people.
Suddenly, a few cold raindrops fell and hit Ye Jinshu's face.
He couldn't help but curse under his breath, and became more and more anxious.
Xixi, where are you?
Under the constant impact of rain, the flames of the torches gradually weakened and eventually went out completely.
It was dark all around, and Ye Jinshu could only rely on his ears to capture the movements around him, trying to find Shen Yuning's trace.
And Shen Yuning, who was in the cave, also heard the sound of horse hooves coming from outside.
If everything went smoothly on Xitong's side as he had ordered, then the person who came now should be Ye Jinshu.
Thinking of this, she slowly moved a little further away from the cave, letting the cold rain fall on her cheeks and hair.
After a while, most of it was wet.
Ye Jinshu was riding his horse slowly forward. Suddenly, with his excellent eyesight even in the dark, he saw a black horse tied to a tree trunk with reins.
There was a flash of surprise in his eyes.
Could it be Mimi’s horse?
Maybe she's nearby.
Ye Jinshu wanted to call her by her nickname, but when he thought of the many guards following her nearby, he changed his words.
She shouted loudly, “Jieyu Shen, are you nearby?”
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