readsfreenovel Chapter 250 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 7
Chapter 250 Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace 7
Now she's in deep trouble. She's directly offended the Empress Dowager, who frequently summons her and subtly makes things difficult for her.
Xiao Qi told Wei Yanwan what had happened: "Host, the female lead has been really ruined by you, hahaha."
"The female lead is a hypocrite; she even gave advice to the person who killed her aunt. Now look what's happened."
"Host, you mentioned taking a different approach before. Have you thought about how to do it?"
"The Empress won't last much longer. Let's talk about it after she's gone."
"Ok."
On the way back to the capital, the Empress was still tricked into falling into the water. Everyone received the news and rushed over.
Wei Yanwan also brought Chunlan over, and everyone else arrived just as they did.
The two maids of the Queen were being slapped because they were not by her side, which led to her falling into the water.
Wei Yanwan, standing to the side, glanced at Jinzhong, who was slapping someone, and they accidentally made eye contact before looking away.
"Alright, in the end, it was because the Empress ordered them to fetch medicine and invite the imperial physician that they didn't come along," the Empress Dowager said.
Upon hearing this, Li Yu and Jin Zhong stopped slapping them.
Hongli said, "Your Majesty is kind and benevolent!"
"I heard that the one who rescued the Empress was an imperial guard?" the Empress Dowager continued.
“It was the guard Ling Yunche. He saw the Empress fall into the water and jumped in to save her!” Ruyi replied.
"Tsk tsk, host, look at this, the female lead is quite good to Ling Yunche."
"Never mind them."
Hongli thought for a moment and then said, "He is a person who has made contributions!"
Li Yu said, "Your Majesty, Ling Yunche is the lowest-ranking Blue Feather Guard in Your Majesty's court, and he is changing his clothes at the moment."
"By imperial decree, Ling Yunche is hereby awarded three hundred taels of silver and promoted to the rank of third-class imperial guard for his meritorious service in rescuing the Empress."
"Whoo."
Wei Yanwan didn't feel anything; she was just waiting to see what would happen next.
After waiting for a while, the imperial physician came out and said, "Your Majesty, the Empress is nearing the end of her life."
"What nonsense are you talking about? The Empress Dowager is in her prime. It's clearly your medical skills that are inadequate!" Jingse said.
Just as the Empress Dowager was about to speak, Li Yu was called out and then came back in.
He whispered a few words in the Emperor's ear, and only Wei Yanwan heard what he said.
After hearing this, Hongli's expression changed: "Bring the person in!"
The others looked at each other, wondering what had happened.
A young eunuch was brought in. He bowed his head and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, and all the ladies."
Hongli said, "No need for formalities, please tell me what you know first."
"Your Majesty, this servant discovered that the spot where Her Majesty the Empress fell into the water has been smeared with oil." After saying this, he dared not raise his head, waiting for the Emperor to speak.
Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwan, standing to the side, could feel the person next to her clench their fist.
"What do you mean? The Empress's fall into the water wasn't an accident? Was it deliberately done?" the Empress Dowager asked after hearing this.
Hongli's expression was grave, and he said in a serious tone, "Li Yu, take some men and investigate for me!"
"Whoo."
"Father, you must stand up for Mother!" Jingse said, her voice choked with emotion.
Hongli looked at her and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely find out the truth and give the Empress an explanation."
"In that case, Your Majesty, please take care of it. The rest of you may go back now. Jingse, come with me," the Empress Dowager said.
Jingse, fighting back tears, said, "Yes."
After everyone left, Wei Yanwan, holding Chunlan's hand, walked out.
Those who did bad things won't be able to sleep tonight, while those who didn't will remain the same.
She ran into Ling Yunche on the way. She walked past without looking at him, but Ling Yunche stopped and glanced at her. There were many people around, so he didn't feel comfortable speaking to her.
"Host, did you arrange that little eunuch just now? He wasn't in the plot!"
"I just made sure those traces weren't completely erased; the rest is none of my business."
"You've tormented Jin Yuyan and Zhenshu to this extent, yet they still manage to cause trouble, even using Consort Mei to stir up trouble."
"It's time to deal with them this time. Go and assist the Emperor in finding out the truth."
"Okay, host." Xiao Qi accepted the task excitedly.
After the Empress passed away, everyone changed into mourning clothes and went to pay their respects.
After returning home, Wei Yanwan claimed to be ill and did not go out again, saying that she was not feeling well.
After hearing this, the Emperor told her to rest well, as he had been busy investigating the Empress's affairs.
After Xiao Qi returned and told her that everything was arranged, the Emperor also received the news. Later, it was revealed that the two had done other things, and they were directly deposed and sent to the Cold Palace, and ordered to commit suicide.
As for Jin Yuyan's two children, the Emperor has not yet decided who will raise them.
Ling Yunche's deliberate delay in rescuing the Empress was also discovered.
Not only were his rewards taken back, but he was also punished and almost lost his life. If it weren't for Ruyi pleading for him, he wouldn't have survived.
Upon hearing the news, Wei Yanwan smiled.
"How was it, host? I did a pretty good job, didn't I?" Xiao Qi asked, as if seeking praise.
"Yes, very good," she said with a smile.
"whee."
Having Xiaoqi is really worry-free; you don't have to do anything yourself, and she won't leave any trace of yourself.
*
Back in the palace, with the Empress absent, Consort Chun also had her own agenda, and recently she's been jumping around and causing trouble.
While keeping vigil for the Empress, Wei Yanwan used illusion magic; she had no intention of kneeling.
"Host, Hailan has set another trap for Consort Chun."
"I almost forgot about her and Consort Chun letting the original owner into the flower room."
"What does the host intend to do?"
"Consort Chun will fall because the Third Prince didn't cry this time. Without Jin Yuyan, the First Prince escaped a disaster. Afterwards, we just need to let the Emperor know that it was Hailan who led the way."
"Host, this will ruin both of them, and the female lead may even be suspected by the emperor."
“That’s right, but that’s not enough. The death of the Second Prince Yonglian is also necessary to make it significant.”
“The host is right.”
Wei Yanwan said, "Chunlan, come here!"
"My lord, what are your orders?"
"Listen... After that, just spread the news, but don't let anyone find out that it involves our Yongshou Palace."
Chunlan's eyes widened upon hearing this; she hadn't expected her mistress to be so well-informed even without leaving the house.
She nodded admiringly: "Yes, this servant understands!"
"Go, and get ready."
"The slaves retire."
*
On the day of the Empress's funeral and the day of mourning, everyone was present and knelt before the coffin.
Several princes wept uncontrollably, but the sixth prince, Yongzhang, did not cry.
When Hongli turned around, he found that everyone was crying except for Yongzhang.
"Yongzhang, why don't you shed a single tear for your stepmother?!"
Yongzhang said, "Father, since Mother passed away many days ago, you have been immersed in grief. Your son is heartbroken and feels that he should share your burden, so he dares not grieve too much."
"Well, so you actually still care about me."
"Father, please accept my condolences."
Hongli stepped forward and slapped him: "Unfilial son!"
Seeing the Emperor's anger, everyone spoke up, "Your Majesty, please calm down."
"How could I have such an unfaithful and unfilial son as you?"