mtl008 Chapter 200 Dilemma
Chapter 200 Dilemma
The incident in Jiazhou City seemed to be in a dilemma. Leng Qujing made a feint attack, but several civilians who were poisoned were pushed down from the city wall of Jiazhou City. They fell from the high city wall, and only a few "bang bang bang" sounds were heard. Several people convulsed and died.
Leng Qujing's face was as cold as ice, and the next moment he ordered: "Retreat!"
Jiang Qi frowned in the tent. "How despicable! Now that we've cut off the source of the poison and prevented it from infecting more people, they're using the people in the city to threaten us!"
Leng Qujing said coldly, "That's fine! This was originally our test. His Majesty ordered us to only lay siege but not attack. The city's water sources are constantly being fed with antidotes. The people in the city must drink water. It won't be long before the poison is removed! We've trapped Jiazhou City. It won't be long before they're short of food and clothing. The key is that they have no medicinal herbs. We will definitely find an opportunity to break through in one fell swoop!"
Jiang Qi nodded and said nothing more.
On the long palace road, Emperor Shenwu rode on a dragon chariot, and a group of people walked towards the harem in a mighty manner.
The dragon chariot arrived at the gate of Suowu Palace. Emperor Shenwu stepped down from the chariot and walked into the bedroom of Suowu Palace.
Lan Qingwu had just woken up from her nap, her eyes slightly drowsy, looking watery and sparkling. As soon as Emperor Shenwu entered the bedroom, he saw Lan Qingwu wearing only her snow-white nightgown.
Lan Qingwu was a little puzzled. Why did he come at this time and say, "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Shenwu sat directly on the bed, "Where's Chu Ming?"
Lan Qingwu replied, "I woke up from my nap and was taken to the Cining Palace by Qiulan and the wet nurse."
Emperor Shenwu's face darkened slightly, and he ordered Ruping, who was serving in the bedroom, "Go and bring the Sixth Prince back!"
Ru Han, who was standing by, was stunned when she heard this. Ru Ping quickly reacted, "It's time for the Sixth Prince to be fed by a wet nurse. This servant will bring the Sixth Prince back right away!"
Lan Qingwu was also slightly stunned, and just looked at Emperor Shenwu with his watery eyes without saying a word.
Emperor Shenwu took the glass cup filled with Jiuzhi Flower Dew from Ruhan and fed Lan Qingwu spoonful after spoonful. He then ordered Ruhan, "Get out!"
After Ruhan left, Lan Qingwu asked Emperor Shenwu, "Brother Heng, what's wrong with you?"
Emperor Shenwu reached out and held Lan Qingwu in his arms, not knowing how to start speaking for a moment.
Lan Qingwu hesitated and asked, "Is it related to the Empress Dowager?"
Lan Qingwu hugged the Emperor Shenwu with his backhand: "It's okay, Brother Heng, you don't have to tell me. I'll stay with you."
Emperor Shenwu hugged Lan Qingwu tightly, and after a moment he said, "Don't let Chu Ming go to Cining Palace during this period!"
"Okay, I understand."
Emperor Shenwu reached out and lifted Lan Qingwu's snow-white chin: "Have you lost weight again? Are you still feeling a little uncomfortable? Nie Wushuang will be back to the palace in a couple of days, let him take a good look!"
Lan Qingwu leaned into the arms of the Shenwu Emperor: "I understand, Your Majesty!"
Two days later, Concubine Chen held a banquet, and all the concubines in the six palaces were invited. Lan Qingwu wanted to refuse, but Concubine Jiang and Concubine Wen agreed to go. She sighed softly. After all, in this palace, you can't do whatever you want. You have to deal with people like Concubine Chen who are hypocritical.
Back in De'an Palace, Concubine Jiang's maid also asked her, "Madam Jiang, why do you insist on going to Yufu Palace? Everyone in the palace knows that Concubine Chen has lost His Majesty's trust and has not even given her the slightest power. If you go again..."
Concubine Jiang spoke up, "That's why I'm going. After all, we've been sisters in the palace for many years, so I'll help as much as I can! There are always people in the palace who flatter the powerful and look down on others. If I don't go, Concubine Chen's life will be even harder. The harder her life gets, the more resentful she'll be! I'm afraid..."
I'm afraid something's going to happen!
Lan Qingwu arrived at Yufu Palace at the perfect time. The atmosphere in the main hall was not particularly harmonious. After a round of greetings, Lan Qingwu took her seat. Across from her sat Concubine Wen, who had become considerably more silent.
The expression of Concubine Jiang in the upper right position was not very good. Concubine Chen also took off the gentle mask she usually wore and had a slightly solemn face. The whole banquet passed in a slightly dull atmosphere.
Liang Guipin, who was below Lan Qingwu, and Yang Guipin, who was opposite Lan Qingwu, each gracefully picked up their wine glasses, saluted Lan Qingwu, and then took a few sips of the wine in the glass. Lan Qingwu also returned the courtesy.
The banquet finally ended, and Concubine Chen finally pulled the corners of her lips: "Sisters, you can go now. I want to keep Concubine Jiang, Concubine Wen, and Concubine Yi for a while. We haven't had a chance to have a good chat yet!"
Lan Qingwu couldn't help but frown slightly, wondering what Concubine Chen was going to do next!
Liang Guipin smiled and said, "I don't know what Empress Chen is going to say, but I also want to have some fun!"
Once Concubine Liang spoke, Concubine Yang felt it difficult to leave, so she just sat there without moving.
The concubines below the rank of concubine all took their leave and left.
Concubine Jiang looked at the mostly empty main hall of Yufu Palace and said impatiently, "Sister Chen Fei, what do you want to say?"
Concubine Chen stood up and said bluntly, "Sister Jiang Fei, you have always had a good temper, and in His Majesty's eyes, you are even a good person. But sister, why do you have to make things difficult for me?"
Concubine Jiang frowned, "When has this palace ever been against you? Why are you saying these nonsense?"
The head maid couldn't help but say, "Empress Jiang even came here specially today..."
"A servant can interrupt the masters' conversation? Come here!"
Concubine Jiang immediately shouted, "Cai Ping, step back! Concubine Chen, I want to hear what you have to say!"
Concubine Chen sneered, "Why does His Majesty treat me like this? Sister Jiang Fei, do you really not know? Sister Jiang Fei, did you really not say anything to His Majesty?"
Concubine Jiang asked, "I just told His Majesty about the recent situation of the sisters in the palace. Why are the other sisters fine, but His Majesty is treating you like this alone? Concubine Chen, you should reflect on yourself!"
Liang Guipin and Yang Guipin glanced at Lan Qingwu and remained silent. If they had known that Concubine Chen was coming to call for punishment, they would have hesitated before making a decision.