Sima Jing stood there, stunned and speechless.
She hadn't expected Qin Yu to lose his temper with her so much this time.
And she's been confined to her quarters? How is she supposed to continue gathering intelligence now?
"Your Majesty! I truly did not mean it."
After calming down, Sima Jing pleaded immediately.
But Qin Yu ignored her completely, angrily flung his sleeves, kicked the door, and stormed out.
...
The news of Sima Jing's confinement spread quickly!
Wang Zhen, holding a high position in the Eastern Depot, immediately learned of this crucial intelligence!
He had been crying and begging his men to apply medicine to his body, but upon hearing the news that Sima Jing had angered the tyrannical emperor and was being confined to his quarters, he immediately stood up with joy.
"Quick, quick, find me some clean clothes! I need to see the Prime Minister! Sima Jing actually dared to refuse the tyrant and anger him! This has ruined the Prime Minister's important plans! When the Prime Minister finds out, he will never forgive this vile woman!"
After a short while, Wang Zhen, dressed neatly and cleanly, hurried towards the Prime Minister's residence.
At this moment, Sima Lie was sitting upright in his study, reviewing military intelligence about the Xiongnu from the front lines in Youzhou.
The more he looked, the more his brows furrowed!
This war must not be started! We must find a way to get the tyrannical emperor to accept peace talks!
After much thought, he decided that he should start with Qin Yu's weakness, which was his attraction to women!
But just then, Wang Zhen rushed in and knelt down without saying a word.
"This humble servant greets the Prime Minister."
"Why are you here? Get up."
Sima Lie glanced at Wang Zhen indifferently and spoke slowly.
"Thank you, Prime Minister." This servant felt this matter was of great importance and had come specifically to report to the Prime Minister.
"Oh? What happened?"
Wang Zhen frowned slightly, somewhat hesitant.
Seeing this, the Prime Minister narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Speak your mind directly, don't beat around the bush."
"Prime Minister, please forgive me."
Wang Zhen then said, "This servant heard this morning that Consort Jing kicked the tyrant out of bed, which enraged him so much that he confined her to the Begonia Palace..."
"What?"
Upon hearing Wang Zhen's words, the Prime Minister's eyes widened in shock, and he exclaimed, "Sima Jing, how dare you be so presumptuous!"
boom!
Upon hearing this, Sima Lie's mind went completely blank, as if struck by lightning.
"That woman...how dare she be so willful! Isn't she just adding fuel to the fire?!"
Sima Lie was so furious that he was trembling all over.
At such a crucial moment, that woman Sima Jing actually dared to mess things up!
Not only did she fail to please the tyrannical emperor, she also angered him!
In this way, the emperor will surely favor that woman Zhao Lan even more!
Wang Zhen continued to embellish the story, saying, "Yes, Prime Minister, Consort Jing has indeed been quite presumptuous; she completely disregards your orders!"
Just then, Anfu's sharp shout suddenly rang out from the main gate of the mansion!
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
Outside the Sima residence, Anfu stood on the threshold and recited aloud.
"Imperial edict has arrived?"
Upon hearing this, the guards of the Sima residence all changed their expressions and quickly came out to greet them, kneeling on the ground in unison.
Some people quickly ran to call for Sima Lie.
Sima Lie walked out with a furrowed brow.
What kind of nonsense is that tyrannical emperor up to?
The people of the Sima family were already kneeling on the ground, but Sima Lie did not kneel. He simply cupped his hands slightly and said in a deep voice.
"Your subject receives the imperial decree."
Anfu glanced at him expressionlessly, then looked at the imperial edict and announced loudly, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Sima Lie has failed in his duty to educate his daughter, and I am furious. Therefore, I have decided to punish Sima Lie with one year's salary! So be it!"
After reading the imperial edict, Anfu swaggered away, leaving Sima Lie alone in the wind, gritting his teeth!
Even Qiu Beiming, who had remained relatively calm, showed a slight change in expression at this moment.
However, he suppressed his emotions and comforted her, saying, "That's impossible. I know my disciple's character very well. She is definitely not someone who doesn't understand the bigger picture. There is probably some unspeakable reason or misunderstanding involved!"
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at Sima Lie, whose face was now as black as charcoal.
Qiu Beiming quickly comforted him, "Prime Minister, we should always look on the bright side. Perhaps there's more to this than meets the eye..."
"fart!"
However, before Qiu Beiming could finish speaking, Sima Lie rudely interrupted him: "What bullshit misunderstanding! Who does this bitch think she is!"
Qiu Beiming opened his mouth, intending to continue defending Sima Jing, but a fierce glare from Sima Lie silenced him.
At this moment, Sima Lie was furious beyond measure.
"You still have the nerve to speak up for her? If I hadn't taken you two in back then, you would have died under the swords of the border troops long ago, not to mention the Northern Darkness Sect now! This bitch dares not to serve me properly!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Beiming lowered his head, his face darkening, but he remained silent.
Sima Lie gripped the imperial edict in his hand, his expression constantly shifting. After a long while, he angrily threw the edict on the ground and stomped on it several times.
"That bitch! That bitch!"
Sima Lie gritted his teeth and said, his eyes filled with resentment: "She actually dared to disobey my orders and act so recklessly, disrupting my grand plan. I will not let her off!"
Sima Lie's gaze finally fell on Qiu Beiming, and he growled, "Bring me the Thousand Insect Pill!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Beiming's expression changed drastically.
The Thousand Insect Pill is a potent drug used by the sect to punish disobedient women. It is an inhuman torture that makes people wish they were dead.
"No! No! Absolutely not!"
Qiu Beiming hurriedly shook his head and said bitterly, "Prime Minister, the Thousand Insect Pill is too poisonous; most people simply cannot withstand it."
Upon hearing this, Sima Lie's expression turned even more unpleasant, so cold it was almost dripping with water.
After a long pause, he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Even you dare to disobey my orders?"
Qiu Beiming fell silent, at a loss for what to do.
He knew he couldn't say anything more, otherwise, if Sima Lie went completely mad, he would be finished.
Sima Lie's face grew increasingly gloomy.
Qiu Beiming finally took out a dark, black pill and handed it over with trembling hands.
"Prime Minister, this is the Thousand Insect Pill."
Sima Lie snatched it away, examined it carefully, and then nodded in satisfaction.
"Someone come here!"
"Prime Minister."
The old steward quickly stepped forward, awaiting his instructions.
"Send this Thousand Insect Pill to the Begonia Palace! This time, we must teach that bitch Chen Jing a lesson she won't forget!"
Sima Lie spoke in a sinister tone.
Upon hearing this, the old butler's face showed a strange expression.
Chen Jing was Sima Jing's original name. The fact that Sima Lie could call her by her original name directly clearly showed that he was extremely angry.
"Yes, this old servant will take care of it right away."
The old steward bowed, accepted the order, and withdrew.
Upon seeing this, Qiu Beiming let out a long sigh, his scarred old face scrunching up tightly.
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