mtlumby2d Chapter 166: Oh no, oh no, the emperor was assassinated
Chapter 166: Oh no, oh no, the emperor was assassinated
Seeing this situation, no one dared to offend, and Su Muxi took over smoothly. When he stood up, Su Muxi bowed to Xiao Yunjin, "Thank you, Your Highness, for speaking for all the soldiers at the border."
"Princess, just remember to be grateful." Xiao Yunjin accepted the compliment. Last time when Old Madam An celebrated his birthday, it was this old man's daughter who made things difficult for Su Muxi. He was entangled by Jiang Wanning at that time and could not stand up for Su Muxi. Today he was taking revenge for both the new and old grudges.
Su Muxi's promotion was so shocking that when it came to Xiao Yunjin, all he saw were gold, silver and jade artifacts, giving a feeling of starting high and ending low. Everyone was no longer shocked when they saw the rewards coming in like water.
Old Madam He was scared but happy at the same time because her grandson actually married a princess. She was so immersed in excitement that she forgot that her twelfth grandson who had died long ago was also a princess's consort. Although it was a ghost marriage, Princess Kangping was a real princess.
Halfway through the banquet, the maidservant beside Concubine Lan suddenly came to the front of the palace and said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine misses her sister and wants to invite the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an to Yuhua Palace for a gathering."
The emperor was finally able to focus his attention on the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an. "Tomorrow is the little prince's third-day birthday banquet. Since the imperial concubine misses her sister, the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an can stay in Yuhua Palace today. The sisters can catch up with each other and leave the palace tomorrow! Someone send the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an there."
In the blink of an eye, the gathering turned into a reminiscing about the past, and the emperor insisted on keeping Marquis Yong'an for the whole night. Marquis Yong'an's body was shaking. He was about to stand up and refuse the emperor, but his wife held his hand.
The wife of Yong'an Marquis held Yong'an Marquis and patted his hand with her other hand. Without saying a word, Yong'an Marquis lost his temper and said after a long while, "Be careful."
The wife of the Marquis of Yong'an smiled soothingly, then stood up and said to the maid, "Lead the way!"
"I'll go with my mother! I've lived in this palace for some time, so I'm quite familiar with it," Su Muxi stood up and bowed to the emperor, "My mother hasn't been out of the temple for a long time, and I'm afraid she will neglect the imperial concubine."
Su Muxi didn't want to take the lead, but she took one look at Xiao Yunjin and felt that she had to go. She actually saw a hint of fear in Xiao Yunjin's micro-expression. She thought of Xiao Yunjin standing outside the delivery room with blood all over his body, and the various changes in his expression, and the uneasiness in her heart became even worse, so she decided to stay.
The emperor looked at Su Muxi meaningfully and nodded in agreement.
Xiao Yunjin was nervous when the emperor said those words. He was even a little scared. He thought about the methods used by Concubine Lan. If they were used on the Marquis' wife who was ignorant of the world, how would she resist? Or would the emperor use the method of grafting to replace the person?
He was not afraid of anything, but he could not accept any conspiracy against this gentle woman. Every thought that popped into his mind made him feel scared. Fortunately, Su Muxi rescued him. When Su Muxi said to follow him, his heart suddenly calmed down.
Su Muxi followed Madam Hou and walked towards Yuhua Palace. Madam Hou patted Su Muxi's hand and said, "Don't be nervous."
Su Muxi wasn't nervous, it was just a feeling that made her feel uneasy. "I'm not nervous, I just want to accompany my mother."
"The princess is a person of great wisdom. Her future achievements will surely be immeasurable," Lady Yong'an lowered her eyes, as calm as water. No one could tell what she was really thinking, and Su Muxi could not detect anything at all.
"As the saying goes, those who are involved are often confused. Princess, if you encounter a difficult decision in the future, you must calm down and think carefully."
Su Muxi didn't understand the meaning of this sentence, but didn't want to ask more questions, so she nodded.
The Yuhua Palace was built magnificently and goldenally. It was a palace built by the emperor for his beloved woman, but in the eyes of the wife of Marquis Yong'an, everything seemed to be nothing but floating clouds.
She didn't even glance at anyone and was led by the maid to the main house. The weak cry of the baby slowly reached the ears of several people as they got closer.
The maid pushed the door open and reported, "Your Highness, the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an and Princess Anping are here."
"Quickly let my sister in."
Concubine Lan was leaning on the pillow with a headband on her head. Her face was sickly pale, like a holy flower that had been ravaged by the rain. She was both beautiful and fragile, which made people feel pity for her.
They were obviously two almost identical faces, but Su Muxi discovered that, just like Xiao Yunjin and He Yuncheng, their temperaments could clearly distinguish two identical people.
Even if they stand together and wear the same clothes, you can tell them apart at a glance.
If Concubine Orchid is a precious flower that needs careful care to bloom, then the Marquis's wife is a piece of jade immersed in a deep spring. When she is dug out, she has already penetrated people's hearts and made people love her.
"Sister, sister, please come quickly." Concubine Lan's voice was as soft as water, with a hint of attachment to her relatives.
Madam Hou walked over and held her hand, "Lan'er, I'm here, don't be afraid."
Su Muxi never expected such a scene. Thinking of the beautiful handkerchief with He Yuncheng's life story written on it, she suddenly realized that the Marquis's wife was not an easy person to deal with.
While the two were talking, Su Muxi listened quietly beside them, without interrupting or disturbing them.
Concubine Lan had ginseng tea served, but the wife of Marquis Yong'an refused to drink it, saying that she had drunk a lot at the banquet and did not feel thirsty.
Vigilant, calm, flattering, and adaptable, the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an once again surprised Su Muxi. Su Muxi held the ginseng tea but did not drink it, watching the wife of the Marquis wave gently to her.
"Oh no, oh no, the emperor has been assassinated."
Just as Su Muxi was admiring the game between the two beauties, a young eunuch rushed in in a panic.
The assassination happened at Gong Yan in the front hall, which was separated from Yuhua Palace by several palaces. Even if the news was reported, it would not reach Yuhua Palace, and it was even more impossible to let a small eunuch come alone. If they wanted to seek help, they should have asked the Imperial Guards.
Su Muxi smelled a big conspiracy.
"How is the emperor now? Has the assassin been caught?" Imperial Concubine Lan asked very quickly, her delicate face also showing majesty. "Imperial Guards, Imperial Physician, go find him quickly. Tell the guards of Yuhua Palace to rush over to rescue the emperor."
It turns out that the conspiracy is here. The guards of Yuhua Palace have left. Next, the assassin will turn to Yuhua Palace.
Su Muxi calmly put down the teacup, wanting to see if there were any other tricks.
Concubine Lan seemed to have suddenly noticed her and said, "Princess Anping is very skilled in martial arts. Hurry up and go to the front hall to rescue the emperor."