Jinlin Guard Commander Han Ran and Jinwu Guard Commander Wang Hai were both frightened by Zhen Shicheng.

He actually speculated that Concubine Yang and the guards were in league with each other. What a bold speculation...

Now they finally understood why Zhen Shicheng had said at the beginning that he was making bold guesses and asked the emperor to forgive him if he was wrong.

This is to get yourself out of this situation early.

How did the emperor return at that time?

"I believe that Zhen Aiqing's speculation must be reasonable."

Recalling Emperor Jingming's words, the two of them couldn't help but feel deep sympathy for him, and at the same time warned themselves to try not to deal with Zhen the old fox in the future.

With the danger of the green cloud looming overhead, Emperor Jingming could not wait any longer and immediately said to Pan Hai, "Take someone to bring Concubine Yang over!"

The only thing he was thankful for at this moment was that there were not many people who knew about it, and they were all the ones he trusted the most.

Pan Hai immediately took the order and went forward.

The hall fell into a suffocating silence for a moment.

Emperor Jingming tapped the armrest of the chair unconsciously with his fingers, tapping more and more urgently. After a while, he stopped and leaned against the back of the chair without moving.

This does not mean that he has calmed down. On the contrary, at this moment, Emperor Jingming is like a taut bow. The sharp arrow that can change the color of the sky and the earth may be shot out at any time, turning the stable capital city upside down.

Han Ran and Wang Hai were so nervous that they were sweating.

If Zhen Shicheng's speculation is correct, then isn't Concubine Yang cheating on the Emperor?

Wouldn't the emperor, in his rage, chop off those people who knew about the incident?

It shouldn't be that bad, but I'm still nervous...

I don't know how much time had passed, but footsteps were heard outside, and then the back door was pushed open, and Pan Hai staggered in.

Emperor Jingming's eyelids twitched violently.

Pan Hai had been with him for many years and was used to many ups and downs, so it was rare for him to lose his composure like this.

Could it be that Concubine Yang also got the news in advance and committed suicide?

Thinking of Concubine Chen who committed suicide out of fear of punishment, Emperor Jingming had this thought.

Han Ran and Wang Hai sensed something was wrong, looked at each other, and then retreated to the wall to install the wooden stakes.

Pan Hai simply ignored the two of them, not even bothering to salute Emperor Jingming, and walked over directly to whisper a few words in Emperor Jingming's ear.

Emperor Jingming stood up quickly, but because he stood up too quickly, he staggered and almost fell.

Pan Hai supported Emperor Jingming, his voice trembling: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself——"

Emperor Jingming waved his hands, his expression was colder than ever before, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I can't die yet!"

After a pause, Emperor Jingming exhaled a foul breath, his voice became hoarse as if he had aged several years in an instant: "Follow me and take a look."

Pan Hai said nothing and supported Emperor Jingming as they walked out.

Han Ran and Wang Hai looked at each other and saw confusion and fear in each other's eyes.

The Emperor had been prepared for the fact that Concubine Yang had an affair with the guards, so he shouldn't have reacted this way, unless something more shocking happened.

The two did not dare to think further and just stood obediently at the foot of the wall.

When Emperor Jingming reached the door, he turned around and glanced at the two of them, his lips twitching slightly: "You two can go too."

Han Ran and Wang Hai were shocked and followed silently.

The palace built on Cuiluo Mountain was mainly used as a place for the emperor to feast and rest after leading civil and military officials to offer sacrifices to heaven on the annual winter solstice.

The palace was not big, with only a corner left for the women in the harem to rest.

With the help of Pan Hai, Emperor Jingming quickly arrived at a residence deep in the palace. Although the place looked peaceful, there were many eunuchs guarding it.

Seeing Emperor Jingming approaching, the eunuch opened the door quietly.

Emperor Jingming glanced at Pan Hai.

Pan Hai nodded slightly.

Emperor Jingming tightened his lips and walked in.

Han Ran and Wang Hai hesitated for a moment at the door.

This is where the concubines in the harem rest. Although the rules are not as strict as those in the imperial palace, they still feel a little nervous coming here given their status.

After some hesitation, the two of them followed reluctantly.

Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all grace from the emperor. We must do whatever the emperor tells us to do. Even if we know too much and will die quickly, we cannot disobey the emperor's orders.

Different from the solemnity and magnificence of the front hall, walking on the path leading to the bedroom, there is a different kind of quietness.

Emperor Jingming motioned Han Ran and Wang Hai to stay outside, looked up at the sky covered with rain and snow, and strode in.

The door was immediately closed.

Emperor Jingming walked inside step by step with a frown on his face. Passing through the layers of curtains, he saw Concubine Yang huddled in the corner with her body covered by a quilt, while the Crown Prince was sitting on the ground with his clothes in disarray.

Emperor Jingming took one look and his blood rushed to his head. He raised his leg and kicked the prince hard.

The prince was kicked down, and he rolled over and lay on the ground crying for mercy: "Father, I drank too much, I drank too much..."

Emperor Jingming closed his eyes and ordered Pan Hai: "Lock up this beast and don't let him talk nonsense."

Pan Hai immediately agreed and arranged for several eunuchs to take the prince away.

Emperor Jingming looked at Concubine Yang.

Concubine Yang lowered her head, revealing her slender and graceful neck.

This was his favorite concubine, yet she did something so disgusting to him...

"Why?" Emperor Jingming asked, anger filling his entire body.

Concubine Yang said nothing.

"Did you instigate the guards to kill Prince An?"

Hearing Emperor Jingming ask this, Concubine Yang finally raised her eyes and nodded slightly.

Emperor Jingming picked up a vase and threw it at Concubine Yang.

"Are you crazy? Tell me how you got involved with that guard and how you seduced the prince!"

Concubine Yang suddenly laughed.

The woman's laughter like a silver bell echoed in his ears, and Emperor Jingming felt so suffocated that he felt like vomiting.

"Your Majesty, are you asking about Zhang Hu? I knew him before I entered the palace." Concubine Yang hooked her drooping hair with her fingers. "He has always been fond of me, because I would rather not marry anyone else after entering the palace. So I don't need to seduce him. I just need to ask him for help, and he will definitely help me."

At this point, Concubine Yang smiled slightly: "For example, killing people."

"Do you really want Prince An to die?"

"Yes." The smiling woman's expression suddenly turned extremely cold. "The emperor clearly knows that I have no one in my family except my brother. But my brother was killed by Prince An, and the emperor's punishment was not painful at all. Have you ever thought about how I feel?"

It was impossible for her to have children, and her only relative was gone. What was the point of the emperor's dispensable favor? Why couldn't she choose revenge?

Emperor Jingming closed his eyes, already a little exhausted: "You have reasons to avenge your brother, but what about the crown prince?"

Concubine Yang sneered, "It takes two to tango. Your Majesty must have me admit that I seduced the prince first, so that he will feel better?"

Looking at that beautiful face, Emperor Jingming felt as if his heart was being cut by a knife: "You did it on purpose, you deliberately ruined the prince!"

Concubine Yang suddenly burst into laughter.

After laughing, she curled her lips and said, "Your Majesty, just think that I was trying to seduce the prince, and the prince was just confused for a moment."

Even so, can a prince who has an affair with a concubine still sit firmly on the throne?

What does the death of Prince An mean? She wants the Duke of Zhou to be buried with her brother!

That person was right, this kind of revenge is really satisfying.