novelaction Chapter 345 Summoned by the Emperor
Chapter 345 Summoned by the Emperor
Yao Jia took a deep breath and had a plan in mind.
It had long been expected that someone would secretly monitor Lin Congmo's movements. After all, Lin Congmo represented the Nangong family, and his whereabouts naturally concerned all parties.
However, he was thankful that he had used a sleight of hand this time; the people on the Baiji merchant ship were all stand-ins, and the real Lin Congmo had already left by land.
Yao Jia was not surprised by the power of Prince Ping and His Majesty, but Prince Rui's involvement puzzled her.
"Why does Prince Rui care so much about the movements of the Nangong family?" Yao Jia asked.
Huaichuan shook his head. "It is still unclear what the purpose of King Rui is, but the master's arrangement this time is indeed brilliant. Not only does it confuse the sights of various forces, but it also digs out the people in the dark."
Yao Jia sighed, for a moment unable to guess what Xiao Fengyi was thinking.
Huaichuan noticed that the water temperature was a little cold, so he took a cotton towel and gently wiped the water droplets off Yaojia's feet. Then he helped her sit up on the couch and massaged the soles of her feet.
Under the soft light, the two figures look particularly warm.
"Master, do we need to send someone to keep an eye on King Rui?"
Yao Jia hesitated for a moment and shook her head slowly, "No, although I don't know why he did that, he won't hurt me at all."
Huaichuan nodded. He would do whatever his master decided, and it would never be wrong.
At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the tent, followed by Bai Huahua's exclamation, "What are you doing with so many people?"
Yao Jia and Huai Chuan looked at each other, both stood up and walked to the door of the tent.
I saw a group of soldiers standing outside the tent. The leader was holding a document and talking to Bai Huahua.
"By order of His Majesty, Pavilion Master Nangong is invited to attend the gathering. Young Master, please cooperate." Although the general's voice was calm, the unquestionable tone made people dare not neglect it in the slightest.
Bai Huahua's face changed slightly, "You are taking advantage of me because I don't have an official position, right? Normally, the ones who announce the imperial edicts or convey the emperor's oral instructions are the chief guards or the attendants around His Majesty. When will it be the turn of a small soldier like you to convey the imperial edicts?
What's more, my master just came back from the hunting grounds, she is very tired and needs to rest, how can I know if you were sent by someone to harm her?"
The general was unmoved and looked at Yao Jia with a resolute attitude, "I am only following orders. Please don't embarrass us, Pavilion Master Nangong."
Yao Jia gently patted Bai Huahua's shoulder, signaling him to be patient. Although he was confused, he knew that under the current circumstances, if he didn't go, he might get into more trouble.
What's more, this general is indeed the commander-in-chief of the Royal Guards surrounding Your Majesty.
"Since your majesty has invited me, I will go with you."
Yao Jia said calmly, turned around and told Huaichuan: "You stay in the camp. If anything happens, take Huahua away immediately."
Huaichuan nodded in agreement and watched Yaojia leave with the team of soldiers.
In front of the tent, Bai Huahua was still indignant. What happened tonight was too weird.
I was standing outside the tent just now and saw several officials being taken away by the imperial guards, which was why I was so confused.
"This is obviously someone's deliberate act. I don't think His Majesty knows about this. Calling Yaoyao over so late must be a trick."
Huaichuan said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense, the Imperial Guards are His Majesty's personal guards, Xiyan is still by His Majesty's side, you can rest assured."
Bai Huahua felt a little relieved, but still stood outside the tent with a worried look on her face, praying that Yao Jia would return soon.
Dark as ink.
The lights in the main hall were bright. Yao Jia was brought here by the soldiers. The atmosphere in the tent was solemn. Several officials in court robes were standing by with their heads bowed, looking dignified.
The emperor sat in the main seat, his face gloomy and his eyes as sharp as torches. He swept over everyone and finally stopped on Yao Jia.
"Yaoyao, I remember that you were poisoned by a cold when you were a child. Is this true?" The emperor's voice was low and a little powerless.
The word "Yaoyao" startled Yao Jia. The emperor had called her that when she first met him in Kyoto. After that, he only called her 'Little Pavilion Master' or 'Pavilion Master'.
His eyes moved slightly and looked towards the platform, and his pupils shrank instantly.
But after not seeing each other for only half a day, the emperor's already gray hair had turned completely white, and even his expression looked much older, as if he had aged dozens of years in an instant.
Yao Jia felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart, then he calmed down and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, it is true."
The emperor took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and raised his hand to Qi Huan beside him: "Write this down as well. Later, you will personally escort Concubine De back to the imperial city and give her the white silk."
Yao Jia was startled and turned her head to look at Gu Xiyan who was standing beside her with his head lowered.
Gu Xiyan frowned, obviously shocked by the emperor's sudden decision. He quietly shook his head at Yao Jia, motioning her to go out and talk.
The emperor seemed to be very tired and waved his hand to let everyone leave, leaving only Yao Jia.
Yao Jia stood there, full of doubts.
Why did His Majesty suddenly ask about Han Du, and how did he make up his mind to deal with her? Could it be that Qi Huan convinced him?
But it all seemed too hasty.
The emperor looked at her, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, and he slowly spoke: "Yaoyao, do you know that the cold poison in your body was given by Concubine De's order Chen Ying. I only found out today that the concubine I have favored for many years is actually the Saint of the Five Poison Sect. In order to stay by my side, she even forged her identity. Her thoughts are deep and outrageous."
Yao Jia stared at him and asked cautiously, "Your Majesty, where did you learn about this?"
But how about learning it from Qi Huan?
The emperor sighed, a look of fatigue appeared on his face. He opened his mouth and was about to answer when a noise came from outside the tent.
The emperor frowned and waved his hand impatiently, signaling Wei Wei to go and check.
After a while, Wei Wei hurried into the tent and reported with embarrassment: "Your Majesty... it is His Royal Highness Prince Ping... who wants to see you despite everyone's obstruction."
The emperor knew why he came, and his brows furrowed even more tightly. He shouted sternly: "Tell him to go back... cough cough cough."
Yao Jia hurried forward to help him calm down.
She soothed him softly, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Ping is showing filial piety. Which child can watch his mother being executed? Your Majesty, please take care of your health and don't get angry."
The emperor slowed down and waved his hand to let Wei Wei persuade Xiao Fengli to leave.
Wei Wei took the order and walked out of the tent quickly.
When Xiao Fengli saw him coming out, he immediately went forward and asked anxiously, "What does the emperor say? Will you let me in?"
Wei Wei shook his head, glanced at the tent, pulled him to an empty corner, and whispered, "Your Highness, don't be confused by Concubine De's affairs. The best plan now is to protect yourself first and not be implicated by Concubine De."
Xiao Fengli's eyes were filled with resentment. "You make it sound so easy. It wasn't your mother who was executed... Who is in there with father now?"
Wei Yu was slightly startled, then replied, "It's Pavilion Master Nangong."
When Xiao Fengli heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then turned deep.
Nangong Jiayao and her mother did not have a close relationship, but now she was beside her father. Could it be that the incident that year was exposed?
"General Manager Wei, do you know why our father suddenly wants to execute our mother? Did anyone make any slanderous statements today?" Xiao Fengli asked anxiously.
Wei Xi waved his hands repeatedly, "Your Highness, please don't make blind guesses. I don't know the specific circumstances. I only know that the immortal appeared in your dream during your afternoon nap. When you woke up, you muttered something about the Saint of the Five Poison Sect, a poisonous woman, and a substitute for a dead body. Then you went to the Queen's tent. I don't know what happened in there... But I think Your Highness knows what happened later."
Xiao Fengli had a look of disbelief and resentment on his face, "A dream! A fictitious dream! It wants to kill my mother? How is this different from a tyrant emperor!"
"Your Highness, you must not say that." Wei Wei hurriedly stopped him from going any further. "Your Highness, don't forget that it was the old immortal who told His Majesty in his dream that helped him find Mr. Nanshan without any effort. Naturally, he would believe the contents of the dream without a doubt."
It would have been fine if he didn't mention Nanshan, but once he mentioned Xiao Fengli, his anger became even stronger.
He tried to win over Nanshan many times but failed, and he just happened to join Xiao Fengyi.
He waved Wei Xi away, turned around and rushed towards the camp.
Wei Wei hugged her around the waist.
"Your Highness, don't be impulsive! His Majesty is very angry right now. If you go there now, not only will you fail to save the queen, but you will hurt yourself. You should think of some reliable methods, preferably one that will solve the problem once and for all..."
There is a deeper meaning to what he said.
Xiao Fengli stopped, his eyes full of struggle. He raised his head and looked towards Xiao Fengyi's tent in the distance. A hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
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