allonlinenovel Chapter 111 Empress Zhaoyan
Chapter 111 Empress Zhaoyan
Lan Qingwu slowly closed the scroll. Empress Zhaoyan had left this passageway through time for future generations, perhaps? It would allow them the chance to choose whether to stay or leave. Empress Zhaoyan, what kind of legendary woman was she? Becoming a disciple of the Immortal Sect despite the most difficult circumstances, what kind of story did she have?
Lan Qingwu suddenly curled his lips and smiled. He was really confused. He actually believed the myth in this wild legend. In history, the first emperor and empress of every dynasty would be deified to varying degrees. He almost took it seriously.
However, judging by Empress Zhaoyan's actions and words throughout her life, Lan Qingwu was certain that Dongfang Qingyan, like herself, came from that future world. However, did that time-space passage really exist? If she had the opportunity to return to the future world, what would she choose?
The six palaces became active again, and the three concubines summoned their fellow concubines to hold a banquet together.
Emperor Shenwu was invited by the three concubines together, but he did not show up.
At this time, Emperor Shenwu was detained in the Cining Palace by Empress Dowager Li for questioning.
After Empress Dowager Li inquired about the emperor's health and repeatedly urged him to rest well, she finally returned to the point: "I heard that the emperor hasn't summoned the six concubines to his bed recently. Several matters at court must have come to an end. The emperor shouldn't neglect the six concubines anymore. Also, for the emperor's birthday, officials from all over the country have specially offered several women from official families. The emperor can't leave them alone any longer."
Emperor Shenwu couldn't help but feel a slight headache, and at the same time, a little impatience rose in his heart. In the past, Emperor Shenwu might have summoned Concubine Li to shut Empress Dowager Li's mouth, but recently Emperor Shenwu didn't want to pretend anymore. And as for the women who were offered, every time he thought of the turmoil caused by the women who were offered last time, Emperor Shenwu lost all his patience.
Emperor Shenwu simply said perfunctorily, "I understand, Mother. If there is nothing else, I will return to Qianzheng Palace first."
When Emperor Shenwu left the Cining Palace, Empress Dowager Li's brows knitted together. "Madame Li, go get Huai'er's letter. I'll take a look at it."
Behind Empress Dowager Li, Nanny Li paused for a moment before taking the order to fetch the letter. Nanny Li prayed that there would be no more quarrels between mother and son.
Emperor Shenwu returned to Qianzheng Hall and summoned a young eunuch. The eunuch knelt in the hall and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager read the letter from the Prince after you left."
Emperor Shenwu felt nothing in his heart, and even had a feeling that it was as he expected. A sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. In the heart of Empress Dowager Li, only Zhou Qihui, Zhou Qihuai and Princess Yuhua were her children, and he was just the support and pillar of these relatives.
"Without any sense of belonging, I have no family to rely on, I am alone, living a lonely life, and have lost... the things I love, like sand on my fingertips!"
Emperor Shenwu whispered his advice as if cursing himself. Li Xiang behind him was so frightened that he could not move, with layers of cold sweat on his forehead. That damn monk, what nonsense is he talking about? Doesn't he know that this can kill people!
Emperor Shenwu came to Suowu Palace. In the backyard of Suowu Palace, Emperor Shenwu hugged Lan Qingwu and sat on the swing chair. The swing chair was wrapped with colorful flowers. From a distance, the two seemed to be in a sea of flowers.
Emperor Shenwu's whole heart calmed down. It didn't matter. In this world, there was still someone who truly cared about him.
The weather is getting hotter, and the emperor has issued an order to take everyone from the six palaces to Miaoling Palace to escape the heat in a few days.
In Suowu Palace, even Ruping and Ruhan became excited.
Lan Qingwu couldn't help but smile when he saw how happy they were.
Ruhan said happily, "Ruping and I will take a look at what you have brought."
Lan Qingwu ordered, "Everything else is easy to handle. Ruping, bring me the few new books you found."
Ru Ping quickly agreed, but she was wondering why her master was so interested in these unofficial histories.
The master and servant were chatting when Ruyan suddenly reported at the door: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has suddenly summoned you to the Cining Palace."
Ruxin, a maid from the Cining Palace, knelt at the door of the bedroom and said, "Empress Yi, the Empress Dowager has summoned you."
Lan Qingwu frowned slightly. Why was it Ruxin who came to deliver the Empress Dowager's decree? And at this time? "Do you know why the Empress Dowager summoned me?"
Ruxin lowered her head again, "This servant doesn't know."
Lan Qingwu nodded: "Okay, let me wash and dress up, Ruping, you follow me."
Lan Qingwu glanced at Ruhan and said, "Ruhan, take a good look at Suowu Palace."
Ru Han understood and bowed and said yes.
Lan Qingwu slowly walked into the main hall of the Cining Palace. Looking at the people sitting in the hall, he thought to himself that this was indeed not a good thing.
I saw that Empress Dowager Li was sitting upright in the main seat, and Concubine Jiang, Concubine Chen, Concubine Wan, Concubine Yang, Concubine Liang, Concubine Wen and Concubine Li were sitting in the seats below Empress Dowager Li in order.
In the center of the hall, Qiulan was kneeling on the ground with her head lowered, motionless.
Lan Qingwu glanced at Qiulan and bowed respectfully with Ruping: "Your servant pays homage to the Empress Dowager, to Concubine Jiang, Concubine Chen, and Concubine Wan, and to Concubine Yang Guipin and Concubine Liang Guipin."
Lan Qingwu and Concubine Wen nodded to each other, and Concubine Li stood up and saluted her again.
Empress Dowager Li finally spoke: "Princess Yi, please sit down."
Lan Qingwu sat in her seat as she was told: "Empress Dowager, do you have any instructions?"
Empress Dowager Li's face was slightly heavy: "Let Concubine Jiang speak."
Lan Qingwu looked at Concubine Jiang, whose face grew solemn. "Concubine Yi, someone has reported to me that while you were imprisoned in Yinxue Pavilion, you were allowed to visit His Majesty. You should know that you weren't sent out of the palace for quarantine because you were His Majesty's concubine. Recently, the plague situation in the palace was so intense that everyone was worried, yet you allowed His Majesty to risk such a risk to visit you. This is inappropriate. And Qiulan in Qianzheng Hall can serve as a witness. Concubine Yi, do you have anything to say?"
Lan Qingwu's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect it to be this matter. She looked at Qiulan, but saw that Qiulan lowered her head and she couldn't see her expression clearly.