Upon hearing Wang Zhen's instructions, the group of guards exchanged bewildered glances.
Now, with the continuous heavy rain and the entire Jinshui Lake searched thoroughly since Consort Jing fell into the water, so many people haven't even had a scrap of clothing found. How are they supposed to search for her?
"Eunuch, His Majesty's desire to find Consort Jing is merely because he is still reluctant to part with her. I think instead of searching for Consort Jing, we should find a new beauty for His Majesty."
At this moment, a guard stepped forward with a fawning smile and said respectfully.
The other guards nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
"How dare you, you dog slave, disobey me? I told you to find someone, so find someone. If you dare to utter another word, I'll chop you up."
Wang Zhen snorted coldly, and the sword in his hand instantly rested against the guard's neck, as if he were ready to chop off his head at the slightest provocation.
Upon seeing this, the group of guards couldn't help but change their expressions.
It seems their factory manager is serious this time.
"Yes, we will do our utmost to find Consort Jing!"
The group of guards hurriedly bowed and clasped their hands in a flustered manner, replying.
Seeing that they had behaved themselves, Wang Zhen waved his hand.
"Go ahead, whoever finds Consort Jing will be richly rewarded by our family."
Upon hearing that there would be a reward, the group of guards showed joy and bowed in agreement.
Soon, the entire Eastern Depot was mobilized. Some continued searching Jinshui Lake, while others searched along the various tributaries of Jinshui Lake.
When the court officials learned that the Eastern Depot had mobilized its entire force just to find Consort Jing for the tyrannical emperor, they couldn't help but shake their heads in disbelief.
Even Sima Lie and Qiu Beiming had no doubts.
However, just as the Eastern Depot mobilized its entire force...
The Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, Wang Zhen has already sent out all his henchmen. Apart from the Eunuch Director and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, there are no other spies in the palace now."
Anfu respectfully entered the study and began to report.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu finally took his head away from the memorial in his hand.
"Good, as expected, these treacherous officials won't listen unless they're intimidated. Now that the people from the Eastern Depot have been sent out, I can finally feel at ease in the palace."
A smile appeared on Qin Yu's lips.
In Sima Lie's view, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was still his people, so even though Qin Yu had transferred the Eastern Depot, he was not worried about what Qin Yu could do.
Little did they know, the Embroidered Uniform Guard had already fallen into Qin Yu's hands.
Having replaced the tyrannical emperor for so long, this was the first time Qin Yu had felt safe in the palace.
"Anfu, find a way to get rid of those spies. I'm going to set up the Begonia Palace. I want to see if my Consort Jing has left me anything useful."
Now that the palace's surveillance capabilities have weakened considerably, Qin Yu is ready to take matters into his own hands and personally investigate Sima Jing's Begonia Palace to see if he can find anything of value.
"yes!"
Anfu bowed in response.
Not long after, Anfu sent Sima Lie's spies away to other places, and Qin Yu took the opportunity to travel to Haitang Palace.
Just as Qin Yu was preparing to go to Haitang Palace.
In the Begonia Palace.
Splash!
Behind a pink gauze curtain, amidst swirling mist, a slender figure with fair skin was bathing in the Huaqing Pool of the Begonia Palace.
As she gently raised her arm, splashing water droplets, she gained a touch of charming allure.
"No wonder Her Majesty used to bathe every day. Bathing in Huaqing Pool is truly a pleasure!"
Ruyan tucked her wet hair behind her ears and leaned comfortably against the pool wall.
Now that Consort Jing has disappeared, Prime Minister Sima has sent word that she should replace Sima Jing and continue the task of seducing the tyrannical emperor.
Ruyan was initially a little apprehensive, but after experiencing everything that Sima Jing had enjoyed, her mindset changed.
Leaning against the Huaqing Pool at this moment, she felt as if she had completely transformed into the noble and imposing Consort Jing, rather than the maid Ruyan.
But just as Ruyan was enjoying herself.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
Upon hearing this loud shout, Ruyan's expression changed instantly.
"Oh no! Why would this tyrant come to the Begonia Palace?!"
Ruyan was terrified and tried to get up to greet them, but by then the palace gates of Haitang Palace had already been opened.
Qin Yu immediately stepped into the Begonia Palace.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
The palace eunuchs and maids hurriedly knelt down to greet them.
Looking at the familiar furnishings of the Begonia Palace, Qin Yu's face was filled with sorrow.
"It is truly a case of seeing things and thinking of people. Seeing everything in this room, I can't help but recall Consort Jing's voice and smile."
Qin Yu's eyes reddened as she spoke.
"Your Majesty, please accept my condolences and take care of your health!"
Anfu bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty, please accept my condolences!"
When the palace maids and eunuchs in Haitang Palace saw Qin Yu's sorrowful appearance, they all knelt down.
Qin Yu ignored these warnings and went straight to the wardrobe in the room.
"I will personally pack up Consort Jing's belongings. In case Consort Jing really doesn't come back, these will be her last possessions, and I will cherish them!"
After saying that, Qin Yu took out the undergarments and similar items from the wardrobe, and a faint fragrance wafted out.
As Qin Yu clutched the clothes, he immediately thought of Sima Jing's alluring and seductive figure.
He couldn't resist bringing it to his nose and taking a deep, careful sniff.
"Ah! It tastes like Consort Jing, and it even has a hint of milky flavor!"
Seeing Qin Yu practically burying his face in these undergarments, the eunuchs and maids of Haitang Palace kneeling outside couldn't help but think to themselves that this tyrant was indeed absurd.
"Empress may not even be alive anymore, yet this tyrant is thinking about such things while holding her undergarments!"
Many of the palace maids blushed.
Several palace maids with shifty eyes breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems that this foolish emperor came here today only to "commemorate" Consort Jing.
"His Majesty is too grief-stricken and needs some peace and quiet. All of you may leave!"
Seeing that Qin Yu's acting had achieved its intended effect, Anfu waved to the group of people.
"yes!"
No one suspected anything, and they all withdrew.
In the blink of an eye, only Qin Yu and An Fu remained in the inner courtyard of the palace.
Qin Yu stopped acting and casually stuffed several undergarments into her pockets before rummaging around.
To his disappointment, he searched the entire room but found no letters or keepsakes.
"It seems that Consort Jing has indeed been trained very well by that old scoundrel Sima Lie; she hasn't left me with the slightest trace of her training."
Qin Yu shook his head.
But just then...
Splash!
The sound of flowing water suddenly reached Qin Yu's ears.
"If I remember correctly, that is the Huaqing Pool that the tyrant once spent a fortune to build for Consort Jing."
Thinking of this, Qin Yu suddenly had a brilliant idea.
Generally speaking, the place for showering is more private than the place for sleeping.
Such places are also more suitable for hiding things.
Qin Yu immediately prepared to search for Huaqing Pool.
Almost instantly, Qin Yu adopted a lovestruck and dazed expression.
"My beloved consort, has my beloved consort returned?"
As Qin Yu spoke, he rushed towards Huaqing Pool.
The moment Qin Yu rushed in, he was immediately drawn to the figure beside Huaqing Pool with its snow-white skin and ethereal beauty.
"ah!"
Ruyan was also surprised that Qin Yu would rush in so suddenly; she hadn't even had time to put on her clothes yet.
Faced with Qin Yu's aggressive gaze, Ru Yan anxiously tried to cover her vital parts.
In her haste and confusion, she accidentally dropped the clothes she was holding into the water.
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