After the West Chu's hundred-year grand ceremony, the envoys from the other countries left one after another. It was time for Beichen to leave as well.
These few days, Lin Yueying, as the Empress, had followed Chu Huaijin to entertain them several times in a row, and she was already extremely annoyed.
Furthermore, it was the Beichen Kingdom that had caused her to be repeatedly humiliated by Chu Huaijin. Although she maintained the dignity of an empress, her phoenix eyes had never taken the people of Beichen Kingdom seriously.
Chu Huaijin was dissatisfied with the Beichen emissary's arrogance and rudeness. He was also impatient to greet them. As usual, he said a few words of courtesy and rewarded them before inviting them out.
The Beichen emissary looked at Chu Huaijin and hesitated. Before he could speak, a servant came up from the side hall and whispered into Chu Huaijin's ear.
He was shocked at first, then he was delighted and left.
He did not even greet her and did not take Lin Yueying to heart at all.
Fortunately, ever since Lin Yueying entered the palace, it was not the first time something like this had happened. She was already used to it. After a flash of embarrassment flashed across her fair face, she quickly calmed down and raised her hand slightly, indicating that the people from Beichen could leave.
"Empress, please wait." Suddenly, Si opened his mouth and called out to her.
He was the happiest person to see Chu Huaijin leave.
Just now, he had wanted to talk to her alone, but he couldn't find an opportunity. Moreover, the rules of the West Chu and Beichen were different. West Chu women were not allowed to interact with other men. He admired her very much and didn't want to make things difficult for her. Now was the time.
He took out a crescent dagger from his waist. It was made of gold and inlaid with blood-red pearls. It was extremely luxurious and exquisite. Even Lin Yueying, who did not know anything about daggers, could not help but take a fancy to it.
"You West Chu people say that a treasured saber is given to a hero, but I want to give this dagger to the Empress. You are the hero in our hearts.”He gave Lin Yueying a thumbs up.
There was no longer any pride in his eyes, only a reserved smile and a noble aura.
Lin Yueying's heart skipped a beat. At this moment, it was as if she had suddenly become a completely different person. His arrogance seemed to be faked, and the noble aura at this moment was his original temperament.
"Sudden Thinking is probably not your real name.”
"My name is Zhiba 'er."
Zhiba was the surname of the Beichen Kingdom, and Zhiba 'er was the prince with the highest demand for succession.
Lin Yueying's cherry lips moved slightly. She smiled and generously took the dagger from Mei Ji.
"Prince Beichen gifted me a sword, and I dare not refuse.”If he was just an ordinary envoy, he would not have the right to give her anything. However, he was Prince Beichen. She had to accept his attack.
After sorting out her emotions, Lin Yueying finally remembered Chu Huaijin, who had left without saying goodbye. What made him leave in such a hurry?
On the other side of the road, Granny Li had already come forward."Empress, the Empress Dowager has summoned you.”
Lin Yueying's heart skipped a beat. In the past, when her aunt wanted to see her, she would always politely invite her over. But now, Granny Li had used the word " summoned ". It could be seen that something was different this time.
"Pa…"
"Thump…"
Lin Yueying had already heard the crackling sounds coming from inside before she even reached Cining Palace.
Knowing that something was wrong, she raised her hand to stop the palace maid beside her."So-and-so, you may leave."
It was fine if Chu Huaijin had sent someone to keep an eye on her, but she did not want her aunt to be implicated by Chu Huaijin.
She lowered her head and tidied up her clothes and hairband before striding in with her head held high.
Pushing open the heavy palace door, she heard a hard creaking sound mixed with the sound of things being smashed inside. She felt her scalp go numb.
Just as she stepped through the door, the door was suddenly closed. Her heart skipped a beat and her body leaned weakly against the cold wooden door. The hard wooden door bolt poked her back and hurt.
Empress Dowager Lin threw down the last cloisonné vase and turned around. She was so angry that her brows were tightly furrowed and her face was red.
" Aunt…Aunt…" Lin Yueying had often faced Chu Huaijin's anger, so she thought that she was no longer afraid of others getting angry. However, when the empress dowager in front of her got angry, her eyes were like copper bells, and her lips were trembling slightly. The way she glared at her only made her feel a little cold.
Her heart was filled with panic and what made her even more sad was that she didn't even know why the Empress Dowager was angry.
"You, you're muddle-headed. Do you know…that Shen Pan 'er is already pregnant with the Emperor's dragon child?”Seeing how careful Lin Yueying was, Empress Dowager Lin was both angry and hateful, but she also pitied her. She could only tap her forehead.
" Consort Lian is pregnant…No wonder, no wonder…" He left in such a hurry, and he was so happy.
She caressed the hem of her clothes and gently dug at her stomach through the silk brocade orchid on her phoenix robe. She was already pregnant, and she would never be pregnant with his child.
The aunt and niece stood facing each other and looked at each other.
"Since you entered the palace, you have been doted on quite a few days. Why haven't you gotten pregnant? Have you ever thought about the reason behind this?" Empress Dowager Lin was infected by her calmness. She calmed down and patted the back of her hand.
"This…This ChenQie also doesn't know.”
Empress Dowager Lin shook her head silently. She glanced at Granny Li and saw her blinking her eyes in confusion.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
"The Emperor is here." Nanny Liu looked through the gap in the door and saw the Emperor's dragon carriage gradually approaching.
"Send him away, this widow doesn't want to see him.”She shook off Lin Yueying's hand and said in a deep voice,""Don't forget that you're the daughter of the Lin family. Everything you have belongs to the Lin family. You are closely related to the Lin family."
Lin Yueying's ears were already numb from hearing this.
Before she could turn around, she heard the noise of the palace door closing again.
"Zhen came to pay respects to the Empress Dowager." Chu Huaijin's dragon carriage had just arrived when he reported in a clear voice.
"This widow's body is not feeling well and is resting. The emperor should bring the empress back. This widow will remember your filial piety.”Empress Dowager Lin's voice was calm. After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but cough a few times.
Chu Huaijin looked through the crack of the door and saw the mess on the ground. A hint of delight flashed across his brows.
"Zhen will take his leave. Empress Dowager, please take care of your body.”
Lin Yueying sighed, bowed, and turned around, preparing to leave.
"Empress, come with me." Chu Huaijin smiled coldly. His icy voice was bone-chilling, and Lin Yueying was so shocked that goosebumps appeared all over her body.
"I believe the Empress has already learned about Pan 'er's pregnancy from the well-informed Empress Dowager.”Chu Huaijin leaned against the Dragon Throne behind him and looked at her from the corner of his eyes.
Her makeup was plain, her face was fair, and she looked very respectful. However, her straight back spoke of her stubbornness and tenacity.
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