Chapter 129: The End of the Shi family (1/2)

The Imperial Palace.

”We have a problem mother, Grandfather was just removed from his position and arrested!”

”What?” imperial consort Shi stood at the speed of lightning. She felt like her whole works were falling around her but there was nothing she could do about that. She touched the gold necklace on her neck and held on tight, in normal circumstances, she wouldn't hold such a precious necklace this tight but things were far from normal.

She held down the pendant, ”why and how was father arrested? She sounded so calm while experiencing a small mental breakdown within her. She kept running through the plan she had concocted with her father. No matter how she checked, it looked to be fail-safe. Why then was her father arrested?

Zhongshan Cheng moved closer and replied in a loud whisper, ”Imperial Father found out about our deal with the Droko tribe mother!”

”No no no, this is not good. I must speak with the Emperor immediately!” She put her feet into her shoe hurriedly and ran towards the door but was held back by her son. Zhongshan Cheng grabbed his mothers wrist and pulled her close.

He feared that his father wouldn't help them again, this time the evidence wasn't in their favour. His grandfather was in dire strain, the evidence provided was solid and given that it was submitted by the state Duke. A celebrated official of two regimes, who would dare question his judgment.

”Don't bother going mother, Father already announced that grandfather would be executed in three days”

Imperial consort Shi wrestled away from his hand and a straight to the Emperor's sturdy, proprietary be damned. She didn't notice the strange looks the servant along the way gave her because of how she was dressed. She didn't look like herself, from her simple plain clothes usually worn indoors to her simple hairstyle.

Her feet slipped out of her shoes but she didn't pause her movement. She kept running with only one foot on until she got to the Emperor's palace. She was held by the shoulder by two muscular guard Eunuchs. No one was allowed into the Xincheng Palace without the Emperor's permission.

”Consort Shi” Chief Eunuch Caihong called out eye wide. He was surprised to see her this way. She looked nothing like the grandly dressed pampered Imperial consort he was familiar with. He stood guard at the door while the Emperor took a nap inside and was taken aback by her actions. The palace had rules but because of how much the Emperor spoiled thus consort. She dared to intrude in this secrete place.

He held up his palm, ”please hold. Your highness, how dare you badge in without permission!”

Imperial consort Shi struggled out of the tight hold of the two Eunuchs and when that failed she glared at the chief Eunuch. She was aware that this eunuch didn't like her. While he away treated her respectfully, he was distant to her. To him, she was a servant while the Empress was master.

She glared at him, ”Caihong! You dare keep me away from his Majesty? You have grown big, Let me go this instant!”

Chief Eunuch Caihong pulsed his lips and gazed at her coldly, ”Consort Shi! Where is this place you are standing? This is Xincheng palace, the home of many Emperors. It is not a place you can enter at will, even her highness the Empress must respect this place much less you a mere servant!”

”Who are you calling a servant, you spinless man! I have always walked in and out of here. You must have your agenda!”

Chief Eunuch Caihong's expression darkened, he smiled coldly, ”When you did so, it was on the Emperor's orders! If you are not going to follow the rules, leave here. Don't make things difficult for me!”

”You...!”

Her shouting suddenly woke the Emperor from his nap, he tossed and turned twice before giving up on sleep. He glared in the direction of the main doors and lying by his side called out ”Who is there! Caihong!”

Caihong looked in the direction of the door, the Emperor didn't usually sleep well but this was early even for him. He glared at the loud woman in front of him and replied ”Yes, your Majesty!”

He rushed in, head bowed. The Emperor clicked his tongue when he saw the eunuchs usual smile.

'What is there to be happy about or is he just a clown that is paid to be forever in a sunny mood' Emperor Zhong thought eyes narrowed to slim slits.