After being reminded by Leng Yu, the emperor thought of Xiao Zhi. The dying child was saved by Princess Yu. As for how, he had no time to ask.
As the king of a country, he couldn't be like Leng Zian, who kept shouting that he wanted to see people when he was alive and his body when he died. That would be disrespectful to him. Besides, he didn't want to have any quarrel with Yu'er now, so he decided to believe it. Him once.
Thinking of this, he frowned, nodded solemnly and said:
"Okay, I will give you three days. I will come to ask for someone in three days. If Ming'er cannot appear in front of me safely, I will not forgive you lightly."
After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves and went out. The moment he went out, he asked Leng Yu again in a cold voice:
"Can the assassin be found? Who is he?"
In fact, Leng Yu already knew who sent the assassin, but without conclusive evidence, he couldn't talk nonsense to avoid causing trouble. Besides, it was still too early.
So, he shook his head and replied:
"It hasn't been found yet, but I have ordered someone to check it out."
"No need, I will send Shuntian Mansion to investigate this matter. As the general of the Daning Kingdom, you can't even protect a child. You really let me down."
With these words, the emperor strode forward and left quickly, followed closely by his servants.
Watching his back walk away, Leng Yu's lips twitched into a sneer. Wasn't he extremely disappointed in his father?
After the emperor left, Leng Xi gathered around Leng Yu and asked questions.
"Fourth brother, where has the fourth sister-in-law gone? Why did she disappear suddenly?"
"Where is Ming'er? Will he be okay? Why did they disappear together?"
"Does the fourth sister-in-law know any supernatural powers? Why does she disappear with others?"
"The emperor's sister-in-law also..."
Leng Xi had a lot of questions, but when he saw Leng Yu's cold face, he immediately shut up and didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Leng Yu only said one sentence to him, "Go back home, Ming'er will be fine."
Although Leng Xi had a lot of questions to ask, seeing Leng Yu's gloomy face, he no longer dared to say more. He could only look back at the room again, turned around and left.
Seeing him walking away, Leng Yu said to Ayu beside him:
"Arrange two people to protect him until he returns to King Xi's Mansion smoothly."
"clear."
After Ayu responded, he and Ahou quickly followed.
He said to Xiao Lingzi again:
"did you find it?"
"No."
Xiao Lingzi bowed and replied:
"Those people were quite skilled and disappeared very quickly. I don't know where they went, but I have ordered people to search everywhere in the city."
Leng Yu's brows flickered and he said word by word:
"When the city gate opens tomorrow, keep an eye on the first batch of people leaving the city. You will definitely find the person you are looking for."
His words surprised Xiao Lingzi, and he asked in confusion,
"The prince means that he will let those people out of the city?"
Leng Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said coldly and disdainfully:
"That's an illusion. He will definitely kill people and silence them. But don't rush to take action. Let them see the truth clearly before saving the people. After these people are saved, they will be locked up and they will be useful."
His words reminded Xiao Lingzi. He nodded while listening, then clasped his fists and said:
"My subordinates understand that early tomorrow morning, I will lead the people from the Rebirth Hall to rescue these people who should not be rescued."
Thinking of the overwhelming number of arrows shot at him tonight, Leng Yu's handsome pupils showed a cold gaze, and then said coldly:
"Wu Hong, if you want to kill me now, it's too late."
After saying this, he raised his head and glanced at the peach blossom tree that seemed to be able to block out the clouds and the sun. This tree had extremely tenacious vitality, just like him, Leng Yu.
…
As soon as the angry emperor returned to the palace, Concubine Li came in a hurry.
She came to the emperor, saluted with a serious face, and then whispered:
"Your Majesty, I heard that you have grounded Sister Chang? I have risked my life to plead for her. Please take into consideration that Ming'er is injured and Sister Chang, your mother, is more worried than anyone else, please lift her ground. "
As Li Fei spoke, she raised the handkerchief and kept wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. Seeing this, the emperor hurriedly got up and came to her side, helped her up, and sighed gently,
"Concubine Li, you are still sensible. She usually treats you harshly, and you still come to plead for her. I am really surprised."
Concubine Li said softly while she was in the emperor's arms:
"Anyway, she is also Ming'er's mother. Her son was seriously injured. A mother must be very anxious. When I went to see Sister Chang just now, she almost went crazy with worry. That's why I came to plead for her. , Your Majesty, you won’t blame me for being nosy, right?”
"How could it be? Among these concubines, you are the most sensible. Come on, I will take you back to Liyuan and spend the night at your place tonight."
Hearing this, Li Fei nodded happily, and the delicate look on her face became even more charming.
Because of Concubine Li's plea, Concubine Chang was released from confinement early the next morning, but she rushed to Liyuan as soon as possible, shouting that she wanted to see the emperor.
The emperor's early sleep was disturbed by her. When Concubine Li and the emperor came out of the bedroom, Concubine Chang suddenly stepped forward and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please let Ming'er return to the palace and ask the palace doctor to treat his injury. Ming'er will be injured. It must be Leng Yu and that Shui Luolan who did it intentionally."
Hearing this, the emperor suddenly snorted coldly, frowned and growled:
"I have already visited Prince Yu's Mansion. Yu'er promised to send Ming'er back in three days, so you don't have to worry."
"Your Majesty, I am Ming'er's mother, how can I not be worried? Why don't you let me go out of the palace to see Ming'er?"
"snort!"
The emperor shook his sleeves and roared angrily, saying in a cold voice:
"I just said that Ming'er will be back in three days. You are guilty now. If Concubine Li Ai hadn't interceded on your behalf, I would not have lifted your confinement."
Hearing what he said, Concubine Chang gritted her teeth and glanced at Concubine Li. Instead of showing any gratitude, she shouted with a bit of anger:
"Your Majesty, she is pretending to be compassionate. It was the fifth prince who brought Ming'er out of the palace. This responsibility should be borne by the fifth prince. But now she comes here to pretend to be a good person. You have to make the decision for me. .”
"snort!"
The emperor's face suddenly turned livid, and there was a hint of anger between his brows.
"You don't know how to teach your children, but you blame others indiscriminately. You are really ungrateful. From now on, the affairs of the harem will be taken over by Concubine Li. You should immediately hand over the account books and other related matters to Concubine Li, and then I am shutting myself up in Dening Palace and thinking about my mistakes.”
Hearing this, Concubine Chang was immediately shocked and begged for mercy and asked:
"Your Majesty, my concubine has managed this harem in an orderly manner for so many years. Why did the emperor suddenly let Concubine Li take over? Do you think my concubine's management is not good enough? If the emperor thinks that there is something wrong, I can change it."
For women in the harem, the position of being in charge of the harem is very important. Whoever holds this position will be the master of the harem. She has been sitting in this position for many years, but now it is easily taken away by Concubine Li. How can she rely on it? ?
Seeing this, Concubine Li showed a hint of pride in the corner of her mouth that was not easily noticed by others. Then she leaned forward and said in a soft and lustful voice:
"Your Majesty, I don't know much about managing the harem, so I'd better let my sister take charge."
The emperor turned around, took her hand, and said softly:
"My dearest concubine, I understand general principles, understand etiquette, and can distinguish priorities. It is most suitable for you to be in charge of the harem, so please don't refuse anymore."
This move really made Chang Guifei instantly cold-faced. She bit her lip tightly and wanted to argue again, but she also knew that it was useless. If she said more about what the emperor had decided, it would only make her angry. Your Majesty, the consequences will be even more serious.
Therefore, she could only bow in a low voice, "I understand, I will leave."
Before leaving, she glanced at Concubine Li coldly, the hatred in her eyes almost overflowing from her face.
