mtlumby2d Chapter 287 Laughing Angrily
Chapter 287 Laughing Angrily
"I have also heard about what happened under the hundred-year-old ginkgo tree. There is one thing I am very curious about. Concubine Bai, was it because of Luo Xiaoran that you fell from the tree? Or was it because of Zhuyeqing?"
When Chen Lingyi said this, Luo Xiaoran laughed out of anger.
Where did the sun rise today? Why did the two women team up to target her?
Emperor Tianqi opened his lips slightly, wanting to say something, but in the end he said nothing.
Why would his good sister want to deal with a little girl she just met? Moreover, this little girl was repeatedly protected by the uncle. He was really more and more interested in Luo Xiaoran!
Huo Qingyun glanced coldly at Concubine Bai and pursed his lips.
Princess Qingyi took her anger out on Luo Xiaoran who saved you because she failed to murder you. Concubine Bai, do you want to help your murderer to deal with the person who saved you?
Only Chen Ji, after listening to Chen Lingyi's words, suddenly clenched his fingers into fists, with murderous intent in his eyes that could hardly be concealed.
After being reminded by Chen Lingyi, Concubine Bai suddenly remembered this detail and began to feel proud again.
At that time, there were only her and Luo Xiaoran, plus a snake, on the ginkgo tree.
As long as the person she saw biting to death on the tree was Luo Xiaoran instead of the green snake, then Luo Xiaoran would be the one who frightened her. Then she would pretend to have a stomachache and let the emperor make the decision for her. She didn't believe that the emperor would not punish Luo Xiaoran!
Just as Concubine Bai was about to say something, Luo Xiaoran approached Chen Lingyi, who was pretending to be curious and innocent, and said warmly:
"I am so lucky to have Princess Qingyi agree that I am innocent and not an accomplice of An Luhai!
Princess, you don't know, County Magistrate An is really evil! We all hate him! He is just a good official, a good official who is dedicated to serving the people, he is just pretending!
The corvée labor that I just petitioned before His Majesty was forced upon us common people by Magistrate An in your name.
The magistrate of An County said that when you went to Anruo Temple to pray for blessings last year, you passed through that official road, which was very bumpy. If we don’t repair the road, it would be a contempt for the royal family, and your life would be in danger!
Princess, listen to how hypocritical the An County Magistrate is! He is using you as a cover to increase his own political achievements!"
After saying a bunch of words to Chen Lingyi in one breath, Luo Xiaoran paused for a moment and glanced in the direction of Emperor Tianqi. Seeing that he was also listening to her seriously, she began to flatter Chen Lingyi:
"Princess, you have always been known for your virtue. When the flood hit last year, you personally went to the suburbs of Kyoto to inspect the victims. I have heard of your deeds in the northern border.
The princess cares so much about the people, how could she allow An Luhai to order such heavy corvee labor without caring about the lives of the people? "
Chen Lingyi obviously also noticed the inappropriateness in Luo Xiaoran's words, and hurried to look at Emperor Tianqi, only to see that his eyes were slightly narrowed, and he was smiling instead of angry.
The order to inspect the disaster victims was issued by Emperor Tianqi, but the people only knew Princess Qingyi and not Emperor Tianqi. How great!
Chen Lingyi knew her brother, the emperor. Looking at the expression on his face, she knew that he had become suspicious of her because of Luo Xiaoran's words. She immediately thought to herself, "Not good!" But she heard Luo Xiaoran say again:
"Now that I think about it, County Magistrate An is really bold. He dared to use the eldest princess to bully others under the nose of His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, as if he really relied on the eldest princess's support!"
Chen Lingyi: ...I met my match, and the opponent is even better than her at pretending to be innocent on the surface but spitting poison needles from his mouth!
"When I came to the northern border last year, An Luhai was one of the officials who received me. I had some impression of him, but I never thought that he would dare to use my name to bully others. If he is not dead, I will never forgive him!"
Luo Xiaoran hinted, Emperor Tianqi got angry, Chen Linggui showed his attitude, and Concubine Bai seemed to be thinking about something.
Huo Qingyun was stunned by Luo Xiaoran's outburst. He had never seen such a bold person who dared to alienate the royal family and even imply the eldest princess.
I was shocked and a little bit admired. I was also a little bit worried. After some consideration, the following words were heard in the house:
“My Lady, my grandmother is a believer in Buddha. When she learned that I would be accompanying you to Anruo Temple, she told me to bring back a string of blessed Buddhist beads for her.
My grandmother often said that Buddhism emphasizes cause and effect, so I think that the reason why the Imperial Concubine was able to escape unscathed from this incident must be because she had accumulated great blessings and thus received the protection of the Buddha.
Good deeds bring good results, bad deeds bring bad results. Your Majesty accumulates good karma for the royal heir in her belly every day, so the Buddha will always bless the royal heir with safety and success. "
Huo Qingyun's clear voice is like a spring flowing quietly in the mountains and forests, which makes people feel calm and refreshed when they hear it.
Luo Xiaoran's eyes rippled. Huo Qingyun was helping her. He was hinting that Concubine Bai should do good deeds for the child in her belly and not do things that would repay kindness with enmity.
Thank you so much.
As if he knew what Luo Xiaoran was thinking, Huo Qingyun looked at her, and just in time saw Luo Xiaoran raise an extremely bright smile and silently said "Thank you!"
Huo Qingyun also raised the corners of his lips, and the solemnity of his black clothes faded away, reminding Luo Xiaoran of the scholarly air he had when he was wearing a moon-white gown.
Concubine Bai put her hands on her belly, the glow of motherhood reduced her hostility, and her face looked thoughtful.
After a long while, she leaned closer to Emperor Tianqi, her eyebrows lowered:
"Your Majesty, I was so shocked that I don't remember clearly what the princess was curious about. Since An Luhai has committed suicide out of fear of punishment, I will not pursue this matter any further, okay?"
Compared with Concubine Bai's step back, Emperor Tianqi, who was already angry because of Luo Xiaoran's words, felt even more disgusted with Chen Lingyi who wanted to murder the royal heir and Concubine Bai.
Emperor Tianqi extended a hand towards Concubine Bai, who immediately put her hand in his, feeling somewhat flattered.
You know, before this, Emperor Tianqi had never taken the initiative to hold the hand of any concubine, and Concubine Bai, who was so favored, was no exception. This was the first time!
Emperor Tianqi took Concubine Bai's hand and went out to relax, leaving a sentence "That's it" when he left.
"Lord Huo, can I leave Anruo Temple then?" Who dares to disobey the emperor's order?
"Of course, but..."
Huo Qingyun glanced at Princess Qingyi inconspicuously, and Luo Xiaoran immediately understood what he meant and felt helpless in her heart.
The tit-for-tat and sarcasm just now were not intentional, but Princess Qingyi did not say a word the whole time, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she revealed her murderous intention towards her. In order to protect herself, she could only choose to offend.
At the beginning, Uncle Li admitted that if Princess Qingyi found out that he had taken care of Chen'er, he would be retaliated by her.
He was skeptical about this and still had some hope in his heart, so he did not move into Prince Yan's Mansion immediately.
In this situation now, and because I had sabotaged her plan to murder Concubine Bai, Princess Qingyi would probably want to kill me even more!