Inside the palace.
As soon as the court session ended, Consort Yun seized the emperor and filed a complaint against Huo Jin. The reason was that the rumors about Chu Yuan were actually spread by Huo Jin's subordinates.
It's clearly a deliberate act of revenge.
Consort Yun wiped her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, a woman's reputation is so important. Originally, that girl Iris was driven out after marrying him, so she can no longer find a decent husband."
He, on the contrary, condoned his subordinates' attacks and retaliations against a weak woman; his heart is smaller than a pinhead!
"They're trying to drive my sworn sister to her death!"
Upon hearing this, the emperor was slightly taken aback. "Sworn sister? What sworn sister?"
Consort Yun, with tears in her eyes, looked pitiful: "Before Iris left the palace, I was grateful for her care over the years and recognized her as my sworn sister."
"Your Majesty, you released her from the palace to live a good life only because she was my only trusted confidante, with a heavy heart. Isn't this a slap in my face?"
The emperor was already exhausted after dealing with a lot of political affairs.
He was already bothered by such trivial matters, so he frowned and asked impatiently, "Huo Jin, is this true?"
Huo Jin stood straight with a blank expression, cold and aloof: "Your Majesty, I suppose it was because her fellow disciples couldn't stand that she was with me while also having an ambiguous relationship with someone else, and they couldn't bear it, so they did it?"
"I truly do not know the details!"
"You're lying, Huo Jin! It must have been you who instigated this! Iris is the most loyal person I know. Just look at how faithfully she has followed me for so many years and has never done anything to harm me!"
"Who in the world doesn't know that Admiral Huo has long had someone else in his heart, and therefore regards Iris as a thorn in his side? Not only did he find an excuse to kick her out, but he also insisted on killing her completely?"
Huo Jin braced himself against the sword, saying, "I am telling the truth, Your Highness, believe it or not!"
"Your Majesty..." Consort Yun cried and sobbed, wanting to appeal to the Emperor to make a decision.
The emperor was truly exhausted and waved his hand, saying, "This is a trivial matter; you two can each take a step back!"
Xiao Jinzi should properly restrain her subordinates; if they don't have the intention, they shouldn't cause any misunderstandings.
"Yun'er, look, don't cry. I've already spoken to him, and he won't dare to do it again."
Consort Yun burst into laughter through her tears, but then her expression changed again as she glared at Huo Jin. "Commander Huo, did you hear what the Emperor said? I want you to personally promise that you will no longer make things difficult for Iris."
Huo Jin looked utterly speechless, his voice languid, "Fine, I swear that from now on I will strictly discipline my subordinates and never say a bad word about her, is that alright?"
"Hmph! No way! Don't think you can get away with this so easily. No one knows your own physical condition better than yourself!"
Since Iris has no connection with you anymore, she is still a respectable woman and may remarry.
"I request that you take people there as soon as possible to clarify the rumors, so as not to affect Iris's future marriage!"
"What if I don't?" Huo Jin asked angrily.
Consort Yun then pleaded, "Your Majesty, he has dared to disobey me!"
The emperor had a splitting headache. He glanced at Huo Jin and said, "Can't you at least give my imperial concubine a little face?"
Huo Jin reluctantly replied, "Your subject understands."
Consort Yun rose with satisfaction, curtsied to the Emperor, and spoke in a voice so gentle it seemed to drip with water, “Your Majesty, I thank you for your decision. Since Your Majesty is tired, I will not disturb you any longer. Later, I will prepare the Joyful Incense in the palace and await Your Majesty's arrival…”
She's delicate and alluring, and her charm makes one's bones melt for no reason.
The emperor was most susceptible to this, especially the "Joyful Fragrance," which was so irresistible that one would crave it after just one use, and then again after two uses.
His dark blue eyes suddenly lit up. "Very well, I will definitely come later."
"Then I shall take my leave." As soon as Consort Yun left, the Emperor pointed at Huo Jin a few times, seemingly indulgent but also helpless. "You, you, never mind, I'm too lazy to say anything to you. Just behave yourself in the future. Consort Yun is one of the women I am most satisfied with, so don't upset her."
Huo Jin lowered her head and replied, "Yes," a sly smile playing on her lips. Her goal achieved…
Even if the emperor racked his brains, he would never have guessed that the child in Chu Yuan's womb was his...
A short while later, he sneaked into Consort Yun's Muchen Palace.
Consort Yun dismissed her attendants and stepped forward to bow to Huo Jin. "Your Majesty, are you satisfied with my performance just now?"
Huo Jin didn't answer the question. He casually sat down, crossed his legs, and looked cold and stern. "How much of the Joyful Fragrance I gave you is left?"
Consort Yun: "Your Majesty, we have already used sixty-eight boxes. Didn't Physician Gu say that once we have used ninety-nine boxes, the dog emperor's body will be completely drained, and then Your Majesty's great cause will be accomplished!"
"Just focus on completing your task. These things are not your concern." Huo Jin toyed with his teacup, his gaze somewhat distant.
Speaking of which, the storyline involving Consort Yun was only recently started.
After his adoptive father died, his followers scattered like leaves in the wind, and his influence gradually weakened. Many people distrusted him for various reasons. Fortunately, his adoptive father had taken precautions and left behind several absolutely trustworthy secret agents. These people did not care about status or listen to rumors; seeing the seal of office was like seeing the sect leader.
When his adoptive father died, he personally handed over the sect leader's seal to him!
He wanted revenge, so he was planning all of this.
Now, for the safety of Yuan'er and the child, let's speed things up and be even more ruthless to prevent future troubles!
He gave Yunyun a few instructions: "Be careful, you absolutely cannot let the dog emperor discover the trickery of Huan Yi Xiang."
It contains five-colored stones; excessive use can cause mental confusion at best, and paralysis at worst.
Consort Yun nodded. "Don't worry, Your Majesty. He doesn't think about that much when he's in bed."
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