Las cosas malas suceden a menudo - Capítulo 45
A contented smile appeared on his lips.
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Volume One: Among the common people, there is a woman named Qingyun Hongdou 2
The Imperial Palace.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities." The Emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, sat on a gilded chair adorned with carved dragons, stroking his chin, his joy evident in his eyes. "Have you found out about the assassin from last time?"
"Your Majesty, I have dealt with the assassin."
“Well done. Ever since the assassination attempt on my son, he has been haunted by a shadow in his heart. Fortunately, Xingyun was there to protect him this time. Hehe, I knew I hadn’t misjudged him!”
"Your Majesty, I cherish Xue'er as a precious treasure and will certainly not betray her," Situ Xingyun said with unwavering conviction.
"Good. You truly are my good subject. Haha... cough cough..." Suddenly, the emperor coughed, as if he couldn't breathe.
The eunuch Lan, who was standing nearby, quickly patted the emperor on the back.
“Your Majesty…” Situ Xingyun stepped forward, then called out to the outside world, “Summon the Imperial Physician…” Before he could finish the word “physician,” the Emperor waved his hand, indicating that it was not necessary.
Not long after, the Emperor stopped coughing and sighed, "That's how it is when people get old. I'm afraid my days are numbered. This winter will be difficult!"
Situ Xingyun, standing to the side, said, "May His Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and a long life." Eunuch Lan quickly echoed, "Yes! Yes!"
"Consort Dong is pregnant with the emperor's child, and I believe she will soon give birth to the Crown Prince of Fengxi. Then the emperor's throne will have a successor." Situ Xingyun pondered for a moment before speaking in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's slightly pale face regained a rosy hue. "If my beloved concubine cannot give birth to a son, then the throne will have to be inherited by my son. Unfortunately, my son's heart is not in this. The future of this empire is bleak!"
Eunuch Lan's body visibly trembled, and his eyes were filled with panic. However, he quickly composed himself, though his hands inside his sleeves were still trembling slightly.
All of this was observed by Situ Xingyun.
At this moment, a guard entered and said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine requests an audience."
"Let her in!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a figure in apricot yellow appeared at the doorway. With a flash of jewels and precious stones, the figure had already floated to the Emperor's side.
Meanwhile, Eunuch Lan stepped aside at the opportune moment.
That apricot-yellow figure was none other than Consort Dong.
"Your Majesty, I greet you." Holding a bowl of soup in one hand and struggling to support her waist with the other, she prepared to bow.
"My beloved consort, didn't I say that during the time you are pregnant with the dragon, you don't need to follow any etiquette?" The Emperor frowned slightly.
“Your Majesty, etiquette must not be disregarded!” Consort Dong said coquettishly, then added, “Your Majesty, you have been reviewing memorials lately and haven’t had a proper rest. So I specially prepared a bowl of soup for you to nourish your spirit.” Her delicate hands immediately scooped up a bowl and handed it to the Emperor.
"My beloved concubine, why are you doing such a thing?"
"Oh! Your Majesty, this is just my humble opinion!" She pouted and snuggled up to the Emperor, acting coquettishly and completely ignoring the presence of others.
"Very well, very well. It's a rare treat for my beloved consort, I'll drink it now."
"Your Majesty, may I test the poison?" Eunuch Lan took out a silver needle from his sleeve.
"How dare you! Do you mean I would poison the Emperor?" Consort Dong was slightly annoyed and raised her hand to strike Eunuch Lan.
The Emperor's expression darkened slightly, while Situ Xingyun smiled gently and said, "The Imperial Concubine is deeply devoted to Your Majesty; how could she possibly poison you?"
"Eunuch Lan, step down!" the Emperor waved his hand dismissively. Eunuch Lan had no choice but to leave.
Consort Dong glanced triumphantly at Eunuch Lan, then looked at the Emperor with tenderness and charm, "Your Majesty, drink it while it's hot!"
Situ Xingyun glanced at the steaming soup, his eyes flickering. He said, "Your Majesty, I promised Xue'er I would play chess with her. I shall take my leave now."
The Emperor waved his hand gently, "Go back!"
Inside the carriage.
"Dark Charm, find all the evidence of Minister Dong's past embezzlement and misappropriation of military rations. I will wipe out the Dong family in one fell swoop."
"Yes, Your Highness." After a moment's hesitation, Anmei asked, "Consort Dong is still pregnant, so now is probably not the best time to act."
"A dragon fetus? It will surely be gone within three months," Situ Xingyun said with certainty. "Blame the Dong family for having such a foolish idea."
The autumn wind fluttered the curtains of the carriage.
Under the moonlight, a pair of black eyes flashed with a vicious glint, sending chills down one's spine.
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Waaah, everyone, a snail has crawled off to school.
See you next Saturday night.
Waaaaah, I'm so reluctant to part with it~~~
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