allonlinenovel Chapter 113 The concubine who died young in the novel "The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wi
Chapter 113 The concubine who died young in the novel "The Emperor Takes His Minister's Wi
The Imperial Ancestral Temple is not located within the palace grounds, but it is not far from the Imperial Palace.
Emperor Kangning wanted to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to quiet his mind for a night, but he was worried about leaving Leyan alone in the palace, so he thought of taking her with him.
What he said made perfect sense: "Let my father and mother see you. If they have spirits in heaven, they can rest easy."
However, Leyan refused. She did not want to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, and she also wanted to persuade Emperor Kangning not to go.
In the book, it is said that tonight, someone will launch a night raid on the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
As the saying goes, on a dark and windy night, when people commit murder and arson, the assassins killed and set fire at the same time, burning the entire Imperial Ancestral Temple to the ground. This led to rumors that Emperor Kangning was too tyrannical and had been punished by heaven.
However, Emperor Kangning didn't care whether he would be punished by heaven or not, because he later went on a killing spree, sending all those who had angered him to meet the late emperor.
In addition, tonight's plot also advanced the relationship between Emperor Kangning and the female lead Liu Chutang. The emperor, who was very weak after being injured, was hidden under the quilt of his minister's wife and listened to the woman he liked talking about love with her legitimate husband. He was extremely jealous.
But none of that matters. What matters is that the Imperial Ancestral Temple is not safe tonight. In the name of protecting her benefactors, she has to try her best to keep Emperor Kangning away from the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
However, since she couldn't directly tell Emperor Kangning why they couldn't go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, her behavior of dragging him away seemed rather strange.
Emperor Kangning looked down at Leyan, who was holding him tightly, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, so she still couldn't leave him.
Look, he's just going to the Imperial Ancestral Temple and leaving her for one night, and she can't bear to leave him.
At other times, he would have given in to her, but today was different; it was the anniversary of his father's death, and he had to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
Emperor Kangning couldn't help but smile slightly, raising his hand to stroke Leyan's black hair, coaxing, "My dear, just wait for me tonight, I'll be back tomorrow morning."
"You might see me the moment you open your eyes."
Once the appointed time has passed, he will immediately rush back to the palace. By then, Leyan may not have woken up yet.
Emperor Kangning was determined to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple. He could choose not to bring Leyan with him, but he himself could not refuse to go.
So after comforting Yueyan, he brushed her hand away and headed out of the palace to the Imperial Ancestral Temple.
Le Yan bit her lip, closed her eyes, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please bring more people to guard it. Otherwise, I feel very uneasy, and I always feel that something might happen."
She clutched Emperor Kangning's sleeve, looked up at him, her almond-shaped eyes filled with worry and fear, "Your Majesty, you can't have anything happen to you. What will I do if something happens to you?"
He's the biggest sugar daddy she's managed to snag right now, so it's best if nothing goes wrong.
Leyan's worries were heartfelt, which touched Emperor Kangning's heart and filled him with joy.
He held Leyan's hand and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'll be fine."
"I'll do whatever you say. Take an extra hundred Imperial Guards and surround the Imperial Ancestral Temple completely. I guarantee not even a flying insect will be able to get in, okay?"
Although he had already arranged for dozens of guards to keep an eye on him, since Le Yan was so worried about him, it wouldn't hurt to bring more people to put her mind at ease.
What he didn't expect was that Le Yan still felt it wasn't enough.
She murmured worriedly, "One hundred Imperial Guards?"
Then, with a slight frown, she spoke clearly and distinctly: "Your Majesty, you should bring all three thousand Imperial Guards with you!"
With three thousand imperial guards surrounding him, unless the assassin was a master strategist like Tu Xingsun who could dig tunnels, he shouldn't be able to break through the encirclement to attack Emperor Kangning.
Le Yan was only thinking about protecting her powerful backer and didn't consider what the concept of three thousand imperial guards really meant.
Emperor Kangning couldn't help but pat her head and laugh at her blank stare, "Silly girl, if all three thousand imperial guards are mobilized, the entire capital will be in turmoil."
With three thousand imperial guards, they could easily surround not only the Imperial Ancestral Temple, but the entire capital city.
At that time, it won't just be that everyone is in danger; some hard-hearted officials might have to quickly change into their official robes, kneel down in front of him, and question him about his intentions.
After being pointed at by him, Le Yan realized how simplistic and ridiculous her thoughts were.
She lowered her head, feeling a little ashamed.
But she wasn't too ashamed. She looked up and glared reproachfully at Emperor Kangning, who was laughing at her, and muttered, "Anyway, I don't care. Your Majesty should be careful. You must have a lot of people guarding you."
"Ok, I know."
Emperor Kangning smiled faintly, his brows furrowed with tenderness. He stroked her cheek again before decisively turning and leaving the Qianqing Palace.
Standing before the fiery steed, he suppressed the smile in his eyes, glanced sideways at Li Li behind him, and said in a calm voice, "Take good care of your mistress. If anything happens to her, you'll have to answer to me with your head!"
"Your servant obeys the decree." Li Li's face was solemn. His life was at stake, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Watching Emperor Kangning and his entourage leave, Li Li quickly looked at a tree to the side and raised his voice slightly: "Lord An, please keep a close eye on things and make sure no one disturbs Her Majesty's peace."
There was no one in the tree, nor was there a sound; only a yellow leaf drifted down in response.
Changhua Palace
Mu Jin rushed into the hall, only to be grabbed by the wrist by Song Xue'an, who was anxiously awaiting news. "How is it?"
Mu Jin spoke softly, "Your Majesty, the Emperor has already ridden out of the palace gates and is heading towards the Imperial Ancestral Temple."
"Great!" Hearing the good news she had been longing for, Song Xuean was overjoyed.
After a brief moment of joy, she quickly put away her smile and said calmly, "Although the emperor is not in the Qianqing Palace, the guards there will certainly not be any less. There may be people guarding it both openly and secretly. We must be careful."
Mu Jin nodded, then, remembering the gazes she felt as she went in and out, she quickly added, "Your Majesty, it's not just Qianqing Palace; I'm afraid there are quite a few people guarding it in our Changhua Palace as well."
Whether it's for protection or surveillance, the emperor's people are definitely involved.
Song Xue'an frowned slightly and gritted her teeth: "What a nuisance!"
They were watching her like she was a prisoner. If they had known, she wouldn't have agreed to let her father enter the palace to help the scoundrel emperor catch thieves.
If she hadn't entered the palace back then, who knows, she might have met Leyan sometime and taken her away to hide her away!
Thinking of that scene, Song Xuean felt another pang of regret.
However, that was just wishful thinking and could never come true, so she shook her head and focused her attention back on the present.
After pondering for a moment with her eyes lowered, Song Xue'an's eyes lit up. "Mu Jin, find me a second-class palace maid's uniform."
After a pause, she quickly changed her mind: "No, I'll find eunuch clothes, I want to dress up as a little eunuch!"