Chapter 134 The Emperor's Displeasure Has Serious Consequences
Emperor Wusu slowly stood up.
She straightened her sleeves and said nonchalantly, "She said no, and Prince Yong also denied that the two of them had a relationship. Did Princess Yong hear that clearly?"
Although his tone seemed casual, his eyebrows were slightly lowered and his eyelids were half-closed, like a hawk in the cold night, with a deep chill in his eyes, as if he could see through everything.
Qingyun glanced at it, shivered, and immediately turned back to sit up straight, afraid of being frozen by the coldness.
Ji Qingwu had been paying close attention to the emperor's every move. She suddenly realized that Emperor Wusu was not fierce just now, but was now showing his true, icy side.
She quickly picked up the hot tea on the table and took a sip.
Tao Wanyin knelt on the ground and saw the emperor's expression. She felt that the coldness in his eyes was even colder than the bricks and stones on the ground.
She said in a panic, "Your Majesty, I... I was truly deceived by her..."
Emperor Wusu merely raised his hand slightly, and Li Yuzong immediately bowed, stepped forward quickly, and waited with his head down for the emperor's decree.
"I think the Princess Consort seems to have some mental problems; she can't even understand what I'm saying."
Emperor Wusu's voice was deep and majestic.
"Fortunately, there are many capable people in the palace who can cure the hysteria. Princess Yong will move to Anle Hall from today until she gives birth to the child in her womb."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall, except for Ji Qingwu, had a drastic change in expression.
Prince Yong said in surprise, "Your Majesty, Wanyin is at fault, but she can be confined to the Prince's residence. She doesn't have to stay in the Anle Hall in the palace."
After a moment's hesitation, the Empress Dowager pleaded, "Your Majesty, Wanyin is still a princess after all, and it may not be appropriate for her to remain in the palace."
Needless to say, Qingyun trembled slightly, her body involuntarily leaning towards Ji Qingwu, seeking protection.
Tao Wanyin's kneeling position had turned into a slumped position on the ground. She was completely speechless, her eyes filled with despair.
What exactly is Anletang?
Judging from the name, Ji Qingwu thought it was a peaceful palace, but everyone's reactions indicated that it was not a good place.
"Take him away."
Emperor Wusu left behind these three short words and then turned and left.
The farce has finally come to an end.
Yinxiang quietly walked to Prince Yong's side, but was rebuked aside by Zhao Minghong with a gloomy face.
His gaze was fixed on Tao Wanyin's retreating figure. He had lost all his flirtatious air and seemed to have been ripped from his soul, appearing unusually lonely.
The Empress Dowager wearily waved her crimson sleeves, signaling the group to leave.
Ji Qingwu walked out of the main hall, but before she had taken more than a few steps, someone called out to her.
"Miss Ji."
She turned around in surprise and saw Li Yuzong, the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Household Department.
"Eunuch Li?"
Li Yuzong said in a low voice, "Please come with me."
Ji Qingwu was filled with trepidation and asked, "May I ask, Eunuch Li, is there anything urgent? I've been out all day, and I'm afraid my family must be worried."
Li Yuzong replied, "This old servant has already sent Xiao Dongzi to the Ji residence to report that the Empress Dowager has asked Miss Ji to stay in the palace for the night and return home tomorrow."
When did the Empress Dowager ever keep her?
Someone else was the one who kept her.
She looked around and softly declined, "Eunuch Li, this is probably inappropriate."
Seeing her hesitation, Li Yuzong whispered, "Miss Ji, don't waste your time here. This old servant thinks His Majesty is angry."
When the Emperor learned of the Empress Dowager's anger and summoned Ji Qingwu, he was horrified after learning the reason behind it. He then issued an edict to summon Prince Yong to the palace.
Ji Qingwu frowned. Sure enough, her feeling was right. He was deliberately ignoring her because he was angry.
Emperor Wusu was displeased, yet she still went to him; wasn't she just asking to be punished?
Ji Qingwu felt as if her feet were nailed to the ground. She wanted to cry but couldn't, and all she wanted was to go home as soon as possible.
"It wouldn't be good if others saw us. Please come with me quickly." Li Yuzong was so anxious that his face was wrinkled and looked as if he had aged a lot in an instant. The Emperor was already displeased, and if he didn't bring the person to the Emperor, he wouldn't be able to explain himself.
He had barely finished speaking when a clear shout rang out.
"Fifth Cousin!"
Qingyun caught up with her from behind.
When she saw who was in front of Ji Qingwu, she suddenly stopped in her tracks. It was none other than Li Yuzong, the Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Department, who was always inseparable from the Emperor.
She looked around but didn't see her brother.
Turning around, she saw Chief Steward Li standing in front of her fifth cousin with his back bowed. Even with her mother, Li Yuzong never adopted such a humble posture.
When Ji Qingwu turned around and saw her, his eyes lit up immediately: "Your Highness, is there something you need from me?"
Princess Qingyun stopped a meter away from Ji Qingwu, looking at Li Yuzong, who was like a smiling tiger.
She said bitterly, "Fifth cousin, you...you have a good journey, I won't see you off."
After saying that, the peach-colored figure ran away in a flash, showing no signs of having just recovered from a serious illness.
Seeing this, Li Yuzong urged, "Miss Ji, please."
Ji Qingwu followed behind Eunuch Li, thinking they would go to the Qin Zheng Hall or the Zhaoyang Hall.
However, she walked a long way.
The path winds and turns, and the southern corner of the Imperial Garden gradually comes into view, a scene of light ink wash.
They passed by the lotus pond where the Deer Cry Banquet had been held last time and arrived at the pavilion by the pond.
Ji Qingwu stared at the gate of the pavilion, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. It was here that Ji Changlin and the Prince Consort had fought last time.
She looked up and saw a rectangular lacquered plaque, covered in hemp gray, with black borders and red lacquer overlays. The cloud and dragon patterns were outlined with gold leaf using the technique of applying powder and ink, making them lifelike.
The central recessed relief is engraved with the three characters "菡萏馆" in regular script. The mottled texture from the passage of time makes it even more antique and elegant.
Li Yuzong hurriedly said, "Miss Ji, His Majesty is inside. Please go in quickly."
Ji Qingwu took a deep breath and stepped lightly into the building.
Because the museum houses ancient books and other treasures, it uses blackout window paper and has no lights, making the interior dimly lit.
Ji Qingwu slowed his pace, widened his eyes, and looked around, trying to find the emperor's figure.
To her right was a large display shelf, with an incense burner on top, emitting a delicate fragrance of lotus blossoms. The rising smoke made it difficult for her to see what was in front of her, so she walked toward the display shelf.
As she got closer, she discovered that behind the display shelf was a blood sandalwood desk, almost the size of a bed.
Emperor Wusu was sitting upright at the table, resting with his eyes closed.
Ji Qingwu walked forward gently, separated from him only by a desk. The light was dim, but his facial features were still clear, his bone structure was deep, and his cold and aloof aura was overwhelming.
Hearing his long, even breathing, Ji Qingwu couldn't help but lean forward, closing the distance between them.
She looked at him closely. The man had long eyelashes and delicate, slightly upturned eyes. Even with his eyes closed, he exuded a certain arrogance.
Recalling his aloof and indifferent attitude towards her in Cining Palace, Ji Qingwu pouted, silently expressing her dissatisfaction.
Emperor Wusu seemed to sense her audacity and suddenly opened his eyes.
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