A sudden, cold, sharp shout sent a shiver down everyone's spine, even Qin Yu was momentarily stunned.
All eyes turned to them.
A dignified face, delicate and distinct features, sharp and deep eyes, and an air of authority that commands respect without anger.
The person who came was none other than the Empress herself, whom they suspected.
Even Zhang Shirong, who was rolling on the ground screaming in pain, stared wide-eyed, completely dumbfounded.
Everyone is asking this.
What's going on?
Didn't Wang Zhen say that he personally saw the Empress get into a carriage and leave the palace?
Qin Yu and the empress exchanged a simple glance, and their hearts were in perfect harmony; they understood each other immediately.
Yan'er, oh Yan'er, you've come at just the right time!
With her hands clasped in front of her, the empress glared at Wang Zhen and strode forward with firm, powerful steps.
Ta-da!
Every step Wang Zhen took filled him with dread.
Before the empress had even gotten close enough, Wang Zhen was so frightened that his legs trembled and he immediately collapsed to his knees.
"This old servant greets Your Majesty the Empress!"
Apart from the emperor, all the imperial guards knelt down in fear, knowing that Wang Zhen was in deep trouble!
"Pay respects?" Zhao Yan's phoenix eyes flashed with anger as she directly shouted, "What kind of dog are you? How dare you slander and humiliate me!"
"Does this vast harem really think I'm easy to bully?"
"No, Your Majesty, let this old servant explain!" Before he could finish, Zhao Yan angrily interrupted, "What's there to explain? Zi Yan, give him a good slap!"
"yes!"
Zi Yan stepped forward as instructed, revealing her snow-white hand, ready to raise it to strike someone. An Fu, standing beside her, pretended to be ingratiating and stepped forward.
"Wait! Miss Ziyan, please don't make a move yet!"
"ah?"
Zi Yan was surprised and incredulous.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yanfeng looked somewhat puzzled.
Isn't Anfu aligned with the emperor? Why would he step in to stop it at this crucial moment?
Feigning even greater anger, Zhao Yan shouted, "Eunuch An! This dog of a servant has wantonly slandered me. I only slapped him in the face. Do you have any objections?"
Wang Zhen, who was prepared to be punished, reacted in the same way as the other two. Of course, while he was puzzled, he was also more grateful to An Fu.
Unexpectedly, his old rival actually stepped forward to defend me at this time.
Just as he was feeling touched, Anfu's sinister laugh made his old face fall.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, this old servant thinks that Miss Ziyan has delicate skin, while this old dog Wang Zhen has a very thick skin. Wouldn't a punishment be considered a reward?"
"Let's leave the beating to our family!"
"Fuck your mother!" Wang Zhen instinctively wanted to curse, but before he could utter a sound, An Fu impatiently raised his hand to slap him.
Qin Yu, who was behind, tried hard to suppress her laughter.
It's true that you become like those you associate with.
However, you haven't learned my cleverness; you've only imitated my underhanded methods.
However, I think it's very good!
The resounding slaps echoed around the small door!
Given the opportunity, how could Anfu let him go?
The slaps were all swung in wide arcs, each strike a critical hit!
After being slapped more than a dozen times in one go, Wang Zhen's eyes glazed over, and his old face swelled up like an eggplant on the spot!
Feeling the pitying and compassionate gazes of his subordinates, Wang Zhen felt extremely aggrieved at this moment!
Looking again at the carriage that had malfunctioned, his swollen little eyes were filled with disbelief!
How is that possible?
I'm definitely not old enough to have failing eyesight, how could I have misjudged you!
Furthermore, the Empress herself boarded the carriage, which was seen not only by herself but also by all her subordinates!
The more smug Anfu was in front of him, the more uncontrollable his anger became. Suddenly, he sprang up and tried to tear the curtain down.
"This old servant saw with his own eyes that a young eunuch of the rank of Empress did indeed board the carriage. At this extremely dangerous moment, Zhao Jian, who was standing nearby, reacted quickly and kicked hard between the two remaining young Wang Zhens!"
A second explosion!
Along with Wang Zhen's screams as he fell to the ground, there was also Zhao Yan's angry shout.
"What little eunuch! Are there two empresses in this world? Zhao Jian is here to deliver lamb for hot pot!"
After saying that, Zhao Yan turned to look at the emperor.
"Your Majesty! These two lackeys have slandered me so maliciously. I beg you to execute them immediately and bring justice to my country!"
Qin Yu looked at the miserable state of the two people on the ground, pondered for only a moment, and then spoke with a dark face.
"What on earth have you two done? How could the Empress have such thoughts! You've made me live in constant fear!"
"Your Majesty, spare my life!"
With a wave of his hand, he directly ordered, "Guards! Beat them! Give them a good beating, one hundred strokes of the cane each!"
The emperor was watching closely, and even though the person wielding the stick was one of their subordinates, he dared not let go of the stick.
One hundred strokes of the cane—that's a real, solid blow, delivered high into the air!
The incredibly piercing cries gradually subsided, and finally, blood gushed from their buttocks, and they fainted.
At this moment, Qin Yu pretended to have calmed down and waved his hand.
"Zhao Jian! Go do what you're supposed to be doing!"
Only after the carriage had completely disappeared did he feel relieved. He then swaggered over and put his arm around the Empress, gently comforting her.
Only after the emperor and empress left did the guards, trembling with fear, carry the two to find the imperial physician.
Although she failed to get the two to succeed, Zhao Yan still felt extremely thrilled, and at the same time, she was also a little confused.
"Your Majesty, the opportunity just now was a perfect chance to get rid of those two eunuchs. Why didn't you just execute them?"
Anfu, who was accompanying them, was also very curious and turned his gaze over.
Undoubtedly, their actions directly offended the imperial authority.
Let alone execution, even a nine-generation family wipeout would be perfectly reasonable.
But Qin Yu didn't want to. He gave a sinister laugh before he began to explain.
"Even if we kill them both on the spot, there will just be another Wang Zhen or Zhang Shirong, right? What's the rush?"
That was indeed a great opportunity, but what would have been the point of killing them?
Sima Lie can always place and promote more people.
These two were hit by bombs and knocked unconscious today, so their hatred has been avenged. They probably won't be able to move around for a long time afterward.
Keeping them around would make things more difficult for Sima Lie. He couldn't kill them, nor could he replace them, otherwise he would discourage his other subordinates.
Then all we can do is watch helplessly as the two of them are unable to move!
The master and servant had a tacit understanding, and with just one explanation, Anfu suddenly understood.
Praise came in response.
"Your Majesty! Your considerations are indeed thorough and comprehensive; you are truly exceptionally wise!"
Qin Yu looked at An Fu with a smug smile, "Eunuch An? Aren't you the same?"
"If you hadn't suddenly interfered, Wang Zhen wouldn't have been so angry as to tear down the curtain and leave himself with evidence!"
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