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The Crown Prince scandal was orchestrated by Chen Pingping.
The Empress's disrespectful and immoral behavior last night was most likely the work of Li Yunrui.
Chen Qingfeng then stayed with Sang Wen for a while longer before saying goodbye and leaving.
"Preparations are almost complete."
"It's time to try and break through to the third level of the Eternal Life Divine Power Secret Realm, the Heavenly Gang Realm!"
……
Xingqing Palace.
"boom!"
A deafening roar resounded.
Emperor Qing slammed his palm down on the dragon desk, scattering memorials all over the ground.
He just received news that something happened in the Empress's palace last night.
Especially those rumors, they seem to have grown wings and are flying everywhere.
Some time ago, Emperor Qing had heard rumors in the palace that the Empress's relationship with a eunuch surnamed Li was not quite normal.
Unexpectedly, the matter escalated further.
"The Crown Prince just got into trouble, and now the Empress has caused such a scandal."
"This is... coming for me!"
Emperor Qing said coldly, then turned his gaze to Hong Sixiang:
"Eunuch Hong, who do you think is plotting against me behind the scenes?"
Hong Sixiang turned ashen-faced and dared not speak.
Hong Sixiang remained silent.
Emperor Qing didn't pay any attention; his brows furrowed as he fell into deep thought.
All these events suggest that a raging torrent is secretly hurtling towards him.
I have a vague feeling that all these schemes, whether targeting the Crown Prince or the Empress, are ultimately aimed at him!
Thinking of this, Emperor Qing tapped his fingertips lightly on the dragon table, his gaze becoming as sharp as a knife.
Then, he gave a cold laugh and looked at Hong Sixiang:
"Eunuch Hong, summon the Empress to an audience immediately."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Hong Sixiang bowed deeply, accepted the order, and left.
After Hong Sixiang left, Emperor Qing glanced at him and said with a sly look:
"I want to see who is pulling the strings behind all this."
"Didn't you want bait?"
"I'll give it to you!"
……
Kunning Palace.
"hateful!!"
Enraged, the Empress couldn't help but smash the blue-and-white porcelain vase on the table to the ground.
"Clap!"
The porcelain bottle fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.
The Queen was still furious when she thought about what happened last night.
What angered her even more was that overnight, rumors spread throughout the palace, with all sorts of things being said.
Some of the rumors were even more offensive and unbearable to hear.
The Empress was not stupid; she knew that behind these rumors, someone must be stirring things up.
I'm afraid the ultimate goal is not just to ruin her reputation.
Just as the Empress was lost in thought.
A figure walked in from outside the hall; who else could it be but Hong Sixiang?
Upon seeing Hong Sixiang appear in her Kunning Palace, the Empress's face darkened, and a sense of unease crept into her heart.
Before long, Hong Sixiang stepped forward and bowed to the Empress.
"Miss."
"By His Majesty's decree, the Empress is summoned to the Imperial Study for an audience."
The Empress did not speak, but gave a cold laugh before leaving with Hong Sixiang.
Before long, the Empress entered the Imperial Study.
She wore a plain palace dress, with only a white jade phoenix hairpin in her hair. Her face was still stunningly beautiful, but she looked a little haggard.
Emperor Qing stood with his back to her, hands behind his back, staring at a painting hanging on the wall.
Upon seeing Emperor Qing, the Empress straightened her clothes and prostrated herself on the ground:
"I see you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Qing did not tell the Empress to rise, but instead spoke directly:
"Your Majesty, what exactly happened in the harem last night?"
"What exactly is your relationship with that little eunuch you beat to death?"
Upon hearing Emperor Qing's question, the Empress quickly defended herself:
"His Majesty."
“That young Li has served me for many years.”
"I don't know who instructed them, but they actually put medicine in the bird's nest, trying to ruin my reputation."
"After I discovered this, I ordered someone to... beat him to death!"
At this moment, Emperor Qing slowly turned around and looked coldly at the Empress.
"Will you ruin your reputation?"
"I want to know, Empress, do you still have any reputation?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress frowned slightly, feeling somewhat uneasy.
She and Emperor Qing were, after all, husband and wife.
Not only has she been neglected for so many years, but Emperor Qing even insulted her to her face.
Seeing the change in the Empress's expression, Emperor Qing smiled dismissively and continued:
"What is the Empress's opinion on those rumors?"
The Empress glanced at herself and replied:
"It is clear that someone is deliberately framing me."
"Oh"
Emperor Qing feigned surprise, flicked his sleeve, and a gust of cold wind blew up from his dragon robe.
"Not long ago, the Crown Prince also said that someone deliberately framed him, which caused him to lose his composure in front of the emperor and say such disrespectful and disobedient words."
"Right now, rumors are circulating that the Empress is having an affair with a palace eunuch."
"Tell me, who exactly is behind this, harming you and the Crown Prince?"
As he spoke, Emperor Qing's gaze darkened, and he stared directly at the Empress.
The empress remained kneeling on the ground, her mind filled with complex thoughts.
She had long considered who might be trying to harm her.
After a moment of silence, the Empress slowly raised her head, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes:
"Reply to Your Majesty."
"I believe that the one who wants to frame me must be Chen Pingping of the Overwatch Council!"
"It must be him!!"
"He hates me, he hates the Crown Prince, because he always remembers..."
At this point, the Empress paused suddenly, then added:
"The death of Ye Qingmei."
When she said those last few words, the Empress's tone was slightly strange, as if she were reminding Emperor Qing.
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing's brows furrowed slightly.
His Majesty the Emperor of Qing Kingdom has a heart as deep as an abyss.
How could they not understand the unspoken meaning behind the Empress's prepared remarks?
"Is she threatening me?"
Emperor Qing muttered to himself.
In his view, the Empress's words at this time were highly threatening.
After all, Chen Qingfeng, Fan Jian, and the others were unaware of the truth behind the Taiping Villa massacre.
After a moment's thought, Emperor Qing's furrowed brows suddenly relaxed, and he burst into laughter:
"Ha ha!"
After laughing for a while, he finally spoke: