novelden Chapter 169: Yongan Stolen
Chapter 169: Yongan Stolen
In the evening, a line of human-shaped geese flew across the sky. They flew to the south, like a few black dots appearing in the sky, which was very meaningful.
It hasn't rained since the heavy rain stopped last night, and there is a warmth in the air.
After dinner, Nanxiang went to bed and fell asleep.
The remaining toxins in the body have not been eliminated, so it is better to rest more to avoid developing any illness.
At 10 p.m. in the evening, Gu Junshen came to Wenyuexuan where Nanxiang was with a worried look on his face.
"Is your wife feeling better?"
Gu Junshen asked Ju Ping who was standing outside the door.
"Your Majesty! The Queen is much better. She had dinner at twilight hour and went to bed."
Ju Ping said this while squatting slightly.
Gu Junshen nodded slightly, waved to the eunuchs and palace maids behind him to stay, and then walked into the hall.
When I opened the crystal curtain of the bedroom, I saw Nanxiang sleeping soundly on the bed.
Looking at Nan Xiang's pale lips and gray cheeks, he couldn't help but feel a little distressed.
Today he asked General Lin Wei to investigate the news about the assassin who killed Nan Xiang, and he did find some clues.
But the final result wasn't very good.
The assassin was originally a death row prisoner imprisoned by the previous dynasty. He was later rescued from prison and then disappeared without a trace.
I didn't expect that I would become someone else's lackey and do things for them.
However, during the period when the death row prisoner was imprisoned, Gu Junshen had not yet ascended the throne and did not know him well. After he ascended the throne, many investigations and wanted cases were delayed.
The information I have about this person dates back many years and has long lost its value.
However, he has ordered people to start investigating the descendants of this assassin, and it should take some time to get the results.
Of course, Nanxiang was his woman, and the imperial concubine of the Northern Dynasty was assassinated in this hunting ground, which was also General Lin Wei’s dereliction of duty.
Gu Junshen had already deducted three years' salary from him and kept him in the position for observation.
If such a thing happens again in the future, the consequence will be that he will be abolished from this official position.
Gu Junshen took light steps towards Nan Xiang and then looked at her intently.
"It's really hard for my beloved concubine."
Suddenly, Nanxiang opened her eyes abruptly. There was a gleam of fear in her amber eyes and the corners of her eyes were slightly red, as if she had had a nightmare and was awakened.
Seeing Gu Junshen staring at her, he was immediately startled.
"Your Majesty! You scared me."
Nanxiang sat up and patted his chest.
Gu Junshen's eyes flashed with guilt, and he patted her back gently to comfort her.
"I was careless for a moment and frightened my beloved concubine. Did my beloved concubine have a nightmare?"
"It was just a dream. It's nothing."
Nanxiang shrank back, looking like she had been severely bullied.
Upon seeing this, Gu Junshen immediately moved forward, then embraced Nan Xiang and hugged her.
"Still being stubborn? If you're scared, just say so. I'm here."
Nanxiang curled the corners of her mouth slightly and hugged him gently.
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The next day, the spring breeze mixed with the heat brought by the arrival of the warm sun made the wind in the yard whistle.
After Nanxiang got up at Maoshi, he drank the medicine again and felt much better. At this time, he was staring at the two sparrows on the tree in a daze.
"Mrs. Madam, breakfast is ready."
After Kikuhei prepared breakfast, he came over to report.
Nanxiang replied calmly and returned to the hall to start eating.
"My Lady! Are you going to the hunting ground today?"
Kikuhei lowered his head and asked softly.
"I am not well yet. I cannot go."
Nanxiang spoke slowly and started eating.
Ju Ping understood what he meant and immediately stood up to inform the emperor.
Although this hunting party was hosted by the emperor and was of a grand scale, it would be somewhat against the rules for her, as a noble concubine, not to attend, but she did not have to go.
After all, she hasn't yet accomplished the purpose of participating in the hunting party.
This time, she luckily escaped death, which gave her the opportunity to test Mr. Li's attitude.
Just let Concubine Xian and the others deal with it today, she will not participate.
However, at noon, before Nanxiang left, she heard the sound of footsteps and discussions of many people in the courtyard.
"Can you go and see what's going on?"
Nanxiang instructed Kikuhei.
After kneeling down and saluting, Kikuhei immediately walked out of the hall.
As soon as he walked out of the palace, he saw Concubine Wang, many women from official families, and Princess Yong'an standing in the yard, looking very aggressive.
"Why are you here? Don't you know that the Imperial Concubine is recuperating at this moment?"
Upon seeing this, Kikuhei immediately scolded them softly and rudely, his eyes moving among the women.
Many wives of officials felt a pang in their hearts and looked a little frightened.
Of course they knew that the Imperial Concubine was recuperating, but since Concubine Wang had invited them, they had no choice but to come.
After all, as the emperor's concubine, her official position is much higher than theirs.
"We are here with Lady Wangpin. We want to visit Lady Guifei."
A female member of an official family looked at Wang and explained.
"Visiting. You came here in such a rage. You didn't even inform me. You didn't even walk lightly. Is this a visit? Someone who doesn't know better would think you came to question the Imperial Concubine."
Although Kikuhei's voice was not loud, every word was heart-piercing, causing beads of sweat to appear on the faces of these women, their lips became paler, and their bodies trembled slightly.
"Humph! Even if you are a royal concubine, you cannot be free from the law."
Although Wang was trembling in her heart, she mustered up the courage to speak out when she thought of the plan she had been planning for a long time.
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately turned their eyes to Wang, hoping that she really had a reason to make the imperial concubine suffer.
After hearing this, Juping's expression paused slightly, but he did not intend to avoid the question at all.
"Kikuhei. What happened? Why is there so much noise?"
Following the voice, I saw Nanxiang walking out of the hall with steady and dignified steps, with a look of displeasure between her brows.
The tone was slightly questioning and angry.
"Your humble servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"
When everyone saw Nanxiang coming, they suddenly squatted down and saluted.
Wang also squatted slightly and saluted.
"I pay my respects to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"
There was a hint of reluctance in his tone.
"Would you like to get up?"
"Wang. Are you okay?"
Nanxiang glanced at Wang with a deep look in her eyes, and the aura of a royal concubine poured out in her tone, making people swallow their saliva.
"I didn't believe that the Imperial Concubine had failed to educate her daughter. But the thing that Yong'an lost was a reward from her grandfather, the Grand Commandant, on her eighth birthday. Now that it's lost, I had no choice but to find it."
Wang's voice was clear and fluent, which made people feel very moved, as if this incident actually happened.
"Yong'an lost something. Why are you looking for my Xuan'er?"
Nanxiang raised the corner of her mouth slightly and asked.
"Yesterday, only Xuan'er and Yong'an played together. After Yong'an returned to the palace, he found that the item was missing. Yong'an said that Xuan'er was particularly fond of that item at that time."
Wang spoke righteously, looking at Nanxiang with an increasingly determined look.
"Yongan! Is that so? You will be punished for lying!"
Nanxiang ignored Wang's words and just asked Yongan softly.
Yongan was so frightened that he stammered and couldn't speak a word.