90 The Mind Of The Emperor (2/2)

The aide lowered his head. In truth, he didn't understand what happened in general. Other than being in the palace and observing the eldest miss eat, he couldn't remember anything else. All he retrieved from his memories was the vibration of a dropping spoon. He couldn't recall anything else. It was like a blur. His head hammered in distress; however, he maintained a look of sturdiness.

”This servant was distracted.”

Sighing, the Emperor didn't criticize him. There were too many strange things that were happening, he was occupied himself. There was a report of a disturbance detailed in one of his concubine's manor. It had been so intense, it jolted the earth. There were descriptions of the blood being seen scattering into the air. No one knew how it happened, but there were mentions of it reoccurring in the garden before the fire.

There were many reports of the miss being protected by her mother. Could it be that the ghost of the first madam did this? Fascinating. In truth, the emperor coveted the power of the blood clan to be in his hands. However, the first madam had rejected to assist him numerous times. Met with her refusal, he centered on the next best thing—her daughter. With a girl simple and naive, others may not desire her at all. But to him, she was the best puppet of all.

So he anticipated.

He knew that the general had been tormenting the young girl, but he didn't intervene to protect her. After all, it would only help him. When she was broken down, he would guide her carefully into his hands—into a snug cage for his control.

His eyes shone.

Not only that, it appeared that she had a hidden backing from her mother. If he could get it all— he would be the supreme ruler, would he not?

Perfect.

It was perfect.

He had been apprehensive she had magical abilities. After all, a puppet that could fight back was more dangerous than direct rivals. However, if she couldn't even fight against the Empress's men, then she was the perfect little doll. In reality, he knew about the shadows the Empress established in the garden to watch Hongyue. It was a petty trick, but it aligned with his intentions, so he allowed her to carry it out.

It's just that, he never thought that woman would be so bold!

Nevertheless, it got him the information he wanted to see.

”Your majesty, this servant thinks the third prince had a hand in this.”