C222 (1/2)
The news of Liu Yue's disappearance quickly spread inside the Phantom Fire Kingdom like a huge storm. Everyone began to guess where the Imperial Consort Li was, some people said that the Imperial Consort Li was unhappy with the Emperor's loss of the dragon race, and they secretly killed the Imperial Consort Li. Some people said that the Imperial Consort Li was obviously guilty of a crime, and must have tried to escape.
But no matter how the news spread, Xuanyuan Zhiling still maintained a calm face the entire time.
”Your Majesty, all the ministers are waiting for you. Isn't it time for the morning assembly?” Xiao Linzi saw that Xuanyuan Zhiling was still sitting on the chair in the royal study when it was time for the assembly, so he carefully reminded Xuanyuan Zhiling.
However, Xuanyuan Zhiling was not anxious, and after hearing Xiao Linzi's words, he said slowly: ”Then let them wait a bit longer, aren't they fond of passing on gossip? This time, let's just let them discuss it enough, so that their hearts won't itch. ”
Xuanyuan Zhiling's words seemed to carry a hint of punishment.
Hearing Xuanyuan Zhiling's words, Xiao Linzi did not dare to say anymore, and could only accompany him by his side.
Time seemed to have slowed down, after an unknown amount of time, Xuanyuan Zhiling slowly put down the brush in his hand, stood up and said: Xiao Linzi, attend to our morning assembly. When Xiao Linzi heard this, his face was immediately filled with joy. ”Your majesty, you're finally willing to go to the imperial court. The officials must be getting anxious waiting outside.”
As Xiao Linzi spoke, he began to change Xuanyuan Zhiling's clothes and followed him to the Endless Harmony Hall.
”The emperor has finally come. The emperor has finally come.” Upon seeing the emperor, all the officials revealed joyous expressions. Some of them even let out a sigh of relief as they followed Xuanyuan Zhiling through the main entrance of the Endless Harmony Hall.
Xuanyuan Zhiling sat upright on the dragon throne, and his eyes quickly swept across the crowd of officials. All of their faces carried traces of anxiousness, and then, Qiu Shangjing still had a calm expression on them.
”How come you're not in a hurry with your beloved official?” Xuanyuan Zhiling looked at Qiu Shangjing with interest as he asked this.
Qiu Shangjing stood out and cupped his hands, reporting, ”If the emperor didn't come, then so be it, this subject has no choice, but if the emperor wants to come, then this subject can only wait, there will be an outcome eventually, what is there to be anxious about?”
When Qiu Shangjing said this, the other ministers' faces immediately revealed traces of shame.
”Alright, your beloved one said it well. Actually, I had already planned to come here, but knowing that all my beloved ones are already discussing what happened last night, I decided to give them some time to discuss it. I presume that most of them have already discussed it, right?”
Xuanyuan Zhiling said blandly, his eyes full of gentleness and not the slightest bit of anger. However, the other officials were still frightened by Xuanyuan Zhiling's words and kneeled down to apologize to Xuanyuan Zhiling.
Xuanyuan Zhiling gave a light laugh, and did not say much.
”Your majesty, now that the Imperial Consort Li is missing, and the Purple Palace has been sealed by your majesty, this subject will not mention anything about the Imperial Consort Li anymore. Please rest assured your majesty.” Xuanyuan Zhiling nodded his head in satisfaction.
However, if there was someone who was tactful, there must be someone who was very stubborn.
”But Your Majesty, don't tell me you don't plan to look for Imperial Consort Li? Furthermore, with the disappearance of the Imperial Consort Li, the things that must be going on behind the disappearance of the Imperial Consort Li must not be so simple. ”
With these words, the atmosphere in the imperial court became extremely tense. This was because everyone knew what this person was referring to, which meant that Qin Feng was jealous, causing the death of the Imperial Consort Li or chasing the Imperial Consort Li away.
Xuanyuan Zhiling's face suddenly changed when he heard it.
”Since you are so concerned about the matters of the Imperial Consort Li, then you should admit that the bastard in the Imperial Consort Li's stomach is my child. Are you betraying the nation?!” Xuanyuan Zhiling said coldly, his voice was filled with killing intent like a cheetah!
When the officials heard this, they all confirmed their suspicions. Their faces immediately turned unsightly, and no one dared to say another word.
”If anyone dares to reveal any of this, they will die miserably!” Xuanyuan Zhiling stood up from the dragon throne after he finished speaking and left the court.
Ever since this incident occurred, the disappearance of the Imperial Consort Li became a matter that was avoided being discussed in the palace. Everyone was afraid that if this matter were to spread to the ears of the Emperor, they would be executed. But even so, Qin Feng still knew about this matter.
”What did you say?” Is the child in Imperial Consort Li not the emperor? ” Qin Feng had always been loyal to Qin Feng, so it was impossible for her to pretend that she didn't hear anything when Qin Chen received the news from the servant girl's mouth.
Qin Feng's face froze. Had she really misunderstood Xuanyuan Zhiling? But when Qin Feng thought about it again, if Xuanyuan Zhiling and Liu Yue really didn't have anything, then how could Xuanyuan Zhiling be so stupid as to believe it when Liu Yue told him that he was pregnant?
When she thought of this, Qin Feng's face once again darkened. She did not decide to forgive Xuanyuan Zhiling, because this matter still indirectly proved that Xuanyuan Zhiling had truly let her down.
”empress, do you really not intend to forgive the Emperor?” Qin Chen carefully looked at Qin Feng's face. Seeing Qin Feng's expression, she did not dare to continue speaking.
Qin Feng turned her head around, and with a cold expression: ”It's not that I don't want to forgive him, but it's just that I can't convince the depths of my heart.” After Qin Feng finished speaking, she sighed lightly, and a look of sadness quickly flashed across her face.
However, at this very moment, Liu Yue was rushing to the Black Butterfly Villa right after she left the palace. She was not going to look for the child's father, but to ask Song Mingzhi why he wanted to tell her the truth.
Song Mingzhi seemed to have known that Liu Yue would come to find him, as he sat inside the room extremely quietly. When he heard the noise outside the window, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.