The Forbidden Palace's Shadows: Princess An and 7th Prince's Confrontation - Part 13
第227章 Chapter 227
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
Rumors spread about the assassination attempt; people were stunned by Vuyi's abilities.
Old Emperor collapsed due to eating spicy food at lunch.
Hao Xing and Vuyi rushed to the palace; doctors treated unconscious Old Emperor who had a stomach issue.
Back home, Vuyi cried before falling asleep in Hao Xing's arms. She woke up refreshed after her outburst, then went shopping alone.
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第228章 Chapter 228
Chapter 228
**TITLE:** Old Emperor's Delusion
**BODY:**
After returning to the Duke of Qishan's residence, Hao Xing went straight to Vuyi. "I have something important to tell you," he said urgently.
Vuyi frowned slightly and nodded for him to continue.
"It's about the incident at the palace today..." Hao Xing began.
"You're referring to Old Emperor collapsing?" Vuyi asked, interrupting him. She already knew what happened from her spies in the palace.
Hao Xing was surprised that she knew but continued, "Yes, it seems he ate some spicy food at lunch and fell ill. The doctors treated him but he's still unconscious."
Vuyi listened quietly until Hao Xing finished speaking before responding calmly, "I see. Thank you for letting me know."
Hao Xing nodded and left to attend to other matters.
Vuyi sat alone in her room, deep in thought. If Old Emperor collapsed from eating spicy food, then it was merely an accident. But if he had been poisoned... Her eyes narrowed. She needed more information before making any decisions.
The next day, Vuyi visited the palace again under the guise of checking on Old Emperor's condition. Upon entering his bedchamber, she saw him lying motionless with several doctors attending to him. "How is His Majesty?" she asked respectfully.
"He still hasn't regained consciousness," one doctor replied gravely.
Vuyi frowned and approached the bed, examining Old Emperor closely. He looked pale and weak. She leaned in close and sniffed his breath. It reeked of garlic and ginger - clear evidence he had eaten spicy food recently.
Vuyi straightened up slowly. "It seems His Majesty consumed some spicy dishes before falling ill," she commented.
The doctors nodded. "Yes, we were told he ate spicy pork belly for lunch."
"So that's what caused this?" Vuyi asked, feigning surprise. "How unfortunate." She paused and looked around the bedchamber. "Where is the Imperial Chef? I wish to speak with him immediately!"
The doctors exchanged uneasy glances before one of them replied nervously, "He... He is already being punished for preparing such spicy food."
Vuyi clicked her tongue in disapproval. "Unacceptable! Bring him here at once!" The doctor quickly complied.
Soon, the Imperial Chef was brought to Old Emperor's bedchamber. He knelt before Vuyi, shaking violently as he explained himself through sobs: "P-Please forgive me, Your Highness! I didn't mean to cause any harm!"
Vuyi ignored him for a moment and turned back to Old Emperor with a stern expression on her face. "Your Majesty must be more careful about what food is served at the palace from now on," she lectured loudly. "Spicy dishes should never again make their way onto your plate."
Old Emperor's eyes fluttered open weakly as he tried to speak but could only manage a hoarse whisper: "Vuyi..."
Vuyi rushed over and cradled his head gently, tears streaming down her face. "Oh Your Majesty! I feared you were dead!" she exclaimed dramatically.
Old Emperor squeezed her hand weakly before passing out again from exhaustion.
Vuyi turned back to the Imperial Chef who was still kneeling on the floor in fear, waiting for punishment. She glared at him coldly and spoke with biting sarcasm: "You will be punished for this grave mistake. But since you seem so skilled at preparing spicy food, perhaps we'll let you cook for a while longer yet."
The Imperial Chef trembled even more violently but managed to stammer out an acceptance of his fate: "Y-Yes... Your Highness..."
Vuyi then turned away from him and walked over to Old Emperor's bed once again. She bent down close to his ear and whispered softly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will protect you from any further harm."
Old Emperor stirred weakly in response but did not wake up fully.
After Vuyi left the palace, she returned home with Hao Xing by her side. Upon entering their bedchamber, he immediately stripped off his outer robes and collapsed onto the bed, exhausted from a long day of work at court.
Vuyi watched him for a moment before speaking up: "I visited Old Emperor today."
Hao Xing turned towards her with a raised eyebrow. "And how is His Majesty?"
"He still hasn't regained consciousness," Vuyi replied gravely. "But I discovered something interesting during my visit..."
She paused dramatically before continuing, "It seems the Imperial Chef was responsible for preparing spicy food that caused Old Emperor's collapse."
Hao Xing gasped in shock and sat up abruptly on the bed. "You mean to say someone intentionally tried to harm His Majesty?!"
Vuyi nodded solemnly. "Yes... And I have already punished that foolish chef accordingly."
第229章 Chapter 229
**TITLE:** Vuyi's Progress
**BODY:**
Vuyi's training with the white tiger was going well. The tiger had lost some weight, and it now obeyed her commands to run around the courtyard.
Meanwhile, rumors about Vuyi's abilities continued to spread through the capital. People were amazed by how easily she had protected Old Emperor from the assassination attempt, using nothing but herbs and acupuncture. They began referring to her as a "medical sage" or "herbal master."
Hao Xing listened to these rumors with growing pride in his heart. He knew Vuyi was an extraordinary woman, but hearing others praise her talents made him feel even prouder.
One day, Hao Xing came home and saw Vuyi sitting alone in the courtyard, looking pensive. "What are you thinking about?" he asked as he approached her.
Vuyi looked up at him with a small smile. "I was just wondering what Old Emperor is doing now," she mused aloud. "Is his illness better? I hope those rumors aren't causing him too much stress."
Hao Xing chuckled and sat down beside her. "Don't worry, I'm sure he's fine. Besides, even if the rumors are true, they only show how capable you are."
Vuyi laughed softly. "You always know what to say to make me feel better." She leaned against his shoulder affectionately.
Hao Xing wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close. "That's because I love you," he said simply.
They sat together in comfortable silence for a while before Hao Xing spoke again. "I have some news from the palace. Old Emperor has decided to hold a grand banquet next month, inviting all the ministers and their families."
"A banquet?" Vuyi asked, raising an eyebrow. "What's the occasion?"
"He wants to show his support for the new military reforms," Hao Xing explained. "And I suspect he also wants to put those rumors about you to rest by having everyone see that you're just a normal woman, not some kind of sorceress."
Vuyi snorted derisively. "A normal woman? Ha! As if anyone would believe that after seeing what I did at the palace!"
"True," Hao Xing agreed with a grin. "But old habits die hard. Anyway, we've been invited to attend. Will you come with me?"
"You know I don't like those big social events," Vuyi complained with a frown.
"I know." Hao Xing rubbed her back soothingly. "But it would mean a lot to the Old Emperor if you went. And it's not like you have to mingle much - we can just sit at our table and eat."
Vuyi considered this for a moment before nodding reluctantly. "Alright, I'll go with you," she agreed. "For Old Emperor's sake."
Hao Xing smiled triumphantly. He knew how much Vuyi disliked those kinds of events, so getting her to agree to attend was quite the accomplishment.
"Thank you, my love," he said warmly. "I promise we won't stay long."
Vuyi just rolled her eyes at him indulgently. She knew he would keep his word - Hao Xing always took care of her.
Chapter 229 source:
傅逍成的夫人来到镇国公府门口，她下了马车，抬头看向大门。
镇国公府门口有几个小厮正在收拾被昨天夜雨淋湿的地面，看到傅逍成的夫人时，他们赶紧行礼。
“夫人好。”其中一个小厮恭敬地喊道。
其他人也跟着行礼，喊着：“夫人好！”
傅逍成的夫人点了点头，没有理会这些小厮，径直朝大门走去。
守在大门口的侍卫见到她，连忙上前招呼道：“夫人好！您今天看起来气色不错。”
“还可以。”傅逍成的夫人回了一句，面无表情地从侍卫旁边走过。
侍卫看着她离开的背影，不由得摇头苦笑道：“还是那么冷淡啊？”
另一个侍卫也跟着摇摇头，“可不是嘛？我都快认不出这是夫人了。”
“别胡说八道。”先前那侍卫板起脸来，斥责道，“她是我们镇国公府的主母，不管她有。没有。她都是我们的主子！”
另一个侍卫听后也不敢再说什么话，只得闭嘴。
傅逍成的夫人进入大厅，看到傅逍成正在和管家商量事情，就径直朝他走过去。
“宵哥。”她冷淡地打了一声招呼。
傅逍成抬头看到是她，连忙站起来迎接道：“你回来啦？我还以为你今天要在外面待一整天呢。”
“我有事找你。”傅逍成的夫人直接说道，没有废话之意。
“找我什么事？”傅逍成好奇地问道。
傅逍成的夫人从怀里掏出一个小本子，递给了他，“这是我收集到的一些消息，你帮我看看吧。”
傅逍成接过小本子，打开来一看，发现上面写着各种各样的信息，从宫里。官场。商业街等地都有。
“这些都是很重要的情报，”傅逍成的夫人解释道，“我需要你帮我分析一下。”
傅逍成点点头，开始仔细看小本子上的内容。
傅逍成的夫人坐在一旁，静静地等待着他的分析结果。
过了一会，傅逍成合上小本子，抬头看向傅逍成的夫人，“你收集到的这些情报都很有用，我们可以根据它们布局接下来的计划。”
“很好。”傅逍成的夫人淡淡地说道。
她站起身来准备离开，但被傅逍成拉住了手臂。
“等等，”他说道，“你今天看起来累坏了，要不然休息一下吧？”
“不用。”傅逍成的夫人甩开了他的手，面无表情地说道，“我还有事要做。”
说完她就转身离开了大厅，没有再理会傅逍成。
傅逍成看着她离开的背影，不由得叹了口气。
“总是那么忙碌。”他自言自语道。
然后他开始研究小本子上的情报，为下一步计划做准备。
等到第二天早上，傅逍成早早就起来处理公事，结果发现傅逍成的夫人还在熟睡中。
他没有打扰她，只是静静地守在旁边，等待着她醒来。
过了一会，傅逍成的夫人动了下，缓缓睁开眼睛，看到傅逍成时，不由得一愣。
“宵哥？”她_x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第230章 Chapter 230
**TITLE:** The Empress's Gambit
**SUMMARY**
* Vuyi arrives at the palace for the banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura.
* Hao Xing introduces her to some ministers, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
* After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their families, and other nobles. Vuyi's and Hao Xing's private chambers within the Duke of Qishan's residence.
**SUMMARY**
The Empress arrives at the palace for the grand banquet, turning heads with her stunning beauty and mysterious aura. She is introduced to some ministers by Hao Xing, who are intimidated by her presence but intrigued nonetheless. During dinner, rumors start circulating about Vuyi's true identity as the Empress of the Western Regions.
After the banquet, Vuyi and Hao Xing retire to their chambers, where they discuss potential threats to Hao Xing's rule. The Empress hints that the old Emperor may be plotting against them, forcing Hao Xing to choose between his loyalty to the throne or his love for Vuyi.
**CHARACTERS**
* Vuyi - The Empress of the Western Regions, disguised as a normal woman; cunning, ambitious, and ruthless; determined to gain power over Hao Xing
* Hao Xing - The Duke of Qishan, recently married to Vuyi; noble, brave, and loyal; slowly growing suspicious of his new wife's true motives
* Old Emperor - The Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty; wise but frail ruler who is easily manipulated by those around him
**SETTING**
The palace banquet hall, filled with ministers, their
第231章 Chapter 231
**TITLE: A CHALLENGE FOR THE EMPEROR**
BODY:
The old emperor sat in his private chambers, maps and letters scattered across the floor. He stared blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch said softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor slowly turned to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replied.
"What?" the old emperor exclaimed, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch said soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demanded.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replied. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explained. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nodded slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turned back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he spoke again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bowed and quickly left the room.
The old emperor was left alone with his thoughts. He knew Vuyi would not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighed heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife. For if Vuyi has indeed surrendered, then the old emperor's rule may still be saved...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch says softly from the doorway. "The Duke of Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turns slowly to face the eunuch. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak,
第232章 Chapter 232
Chapter 232: The Emperor's Private Chamber
The old emperor sat slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall. Maps and letters were scattered across the floor of his private chambers.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turned slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replied.
"What?" the old emperor exclaimed, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch said soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demanded.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replied. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nodded slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turned back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor was left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighed heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**TITLE: Chapter 232 - The Emperor's Private Chamber**
The old emperor sat slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall. Maps and letters were scattered across the floor of his private chambers.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch said softly from the doorway. "Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turned slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replied.
"What?" the old emperor exclaimed, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch said soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demanded.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replied. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explained. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nodded slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turned back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he spoke again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bowed and quickly left the room.
The old emperor was left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighed heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"Your Majesty," a eunuch said softly from the doorway. "Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest."
The old emperor turned slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replied.
"What?" the old emperor exclaimed, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch said soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demanded.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replied. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explained. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nodded slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turned back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he spoke again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bowed and quickly left the room.
The old emperor was left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighed heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act fast to protect himself and his empire. But what can he do? He is old and weak, his mind clouded by sickness. It will be difficult to outmaneuver Vuyi without help.
The old emperor sighs heavily. He wishes he could go back in time, when he was young and strong like Hao Xing. Then perhaps he would have been able to stop this war before it even started.
But now all he can do is pray that Qishan brings good news, not a trap set by his treacherous wife...
**SETTING**
The old emperor's private chambers are in shambles. Maps and letters are scattered across the floor. The emperor himself is slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the wall.
"A eunuch enters softly and announces that Duke Qishan has arrived with an unexpected guest." The old emperor turns slowly to face him. "Qishan? What does he want?"
"The duke brings news that the Western Regions have surrendered to us," the eunuch replies.
"What?" the old emperor exclaims, suddenly alert. "That's impossible! Vuyi would never surrender!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down," another eunuch says soothingly, approaching the bed. "We must think this through carefully."
"How did Qishan get this information?" the old emperor demands.
"We're not sure, Your Majesty," the first eunuch replies. "But we believe it may be a trap set by Vuyi herself."
"A trap? What for?"
"To lure you out into the open," the second eunuch explains. "If she can eliminate you and Hao Xing at once, her power will be unchallenged."
The old emperor nods slowly. "You're right. We must be careful." He turns back to the window, deep in thought.
After a long moment, he speaks again. "Send for Qishan immediately. I want to hear this news from his own lips."
"As you wish, Your Majesty," the first eunuch bows and quickly leaves the room.
The old emperor is left alone with his thoughts. He knows Vuyi will not give up so easily. She has always been ruthless in her pursuit of power. And now, with Hao Xing at her side, she may become even more dangerous.
He must act
第233章 Chapter 233
"听到男人的话, 周围的百姓们忍不住哇的叫出声。
居然是右相的孙子。
不过……就算是右相的孙子，这光天化日之下，衣衫不整地被官兵从花楼里撵出来, 实在不成体统。
要是右相在, 只怕都要被这样的孙子气吐血吧？
真是丢人！
右相的孙子挺白的啊, 这一身白肉像个小娘们似的，那胸那肚皮那胳膊, 肥腻腻的, 平时得吃得有多好啊！
哎哟, 他裤子就要掉了、要掉了……
百姓们双眼放光, 盯着这群被从百花楼里赶出来的男人, 指指点点。
这个肚皮好大, 那个胸部好鼓, 那边的像白斩鸡, 还有这个只披了件外衫，下面什么都没穿, 都露光了, 居然……
哎哟, 哎哟, 原来就算是贵人, 那里也就那样啊！
百姓们此时可不管什么右相的孙子, 看得津津有味。
这种百年难得一见的场景，真是让他们大开眼界。
能来百花楼的男人，身份都不差，在这些百姓眼里，他们都是贵人，现在这副狼狈的模样，真是喜闻乐见。
将这群人赶出来的官兵听到男人的话，不禁嗤笑一声。
要是平时，他们也不会这么大胆，多少会客气一些，不过现在，有什么可怕的？
他们这次可是有大人物罩着的，不必担心这些人的报复。
“你们笑什么？”右相的孙子勃然大怒。“
一名官兵道：“我们没笑，你看错了。”说着又笑了下。
旁边有人直接推了这些人一把，让他们站好，百花楼还没查抄完，这些人一个都不准跑，免得人贩子也跟着跑掉。
右相孙子气得双眼冒火，厉声道：“你们的上官是哪个，让他出来！”
这些丘八一个两个都是无赖，和他们说不通，不如找他们的上官，他就不信有人敢得罪右相。
他继续叫嚣：“让你们的上官出来，此次的事我不会罢休，定要治他的罪！”
这时，一道声音响起：“你要找我？”
换了一身官服的楚少聿大步走过来，腰间带配着刀，他看向右相孙子，冷笑一声：“你要治我的罪？”
看清楚来人，右相孙子徒然一惊：“瑞王世子？”
“是我啊！”楚少聿站在他面前，神色鄙夷，“你要怎么治我的罪？”
右相孙子呆若木鸡。
如果说，刚才面对那些官兵时，他还能仗势欺人，那么面对瑞王世子，这势就仗不起来，虽然他祖父是右相，但瑞王世子可是皇亲国戚。
以瑞王的身份地位，瑞王世子能更嚣张，自然什么都不怕，更不会怕区区右相的孙子。
右相孙子哑了声。
他能在那些官兵面前叫器，但面对瑞王世子，不管他是什么身份都没用。
除非在这里的是当朝皇子。
楚少聿看着这群衣衫不整的男人，十分满意。
让他们嫖！让他们光天化日之下居然在花楼里干那种事，害得表嫂看到，污了她的眼睛！现在好啦，一个个都拉到大街上，扒了他们的衣服，看他们以后还敢不敢再来嫖。
楚少聿这么想着，朝旁边的一个下属使了个眼色。
那下属的脸皮一抽，虽然不知道上峰这是什么怪癖，不过仍是带着人将这些嫖客的衣服都扒了，只给他们一条亵裤遮身。
一群男人被赶到大街上，高矮胖瘦都有，被周围的百姓指指点点。
这个肚皮好大，那个胸部好鼓，那边的像白斩鸡，还有这个只披了件外衫，下面什么都没穿，都露光了，居然……
哎哟，原来就算是贵人，那里也就那样啊！
百姓们此时可不管什么右相的孙子，看得津津有味。
这种百年难得一见的场景，真是让他们大开眼界。
能来百花楼的男人，身份都不差，在这些百姓眼里，他们都是贵人，现在这副狼狈的模样，真是喜闻乐见。
将这些人赶出来的官兵听到男人的话，不禁嗤笑一声。
要是平时，他们也不会这么大胆，多少会客气一些，不过现在，有什么可怕的？
他们这次可是有大人物罩着的，不必担心这些人的报复。
“你们笑什么？”右相的孙子勃然大怒。“
一名官兵道：“我们没笑，你看错了。”说着又笑了下。
旁边有人直接推了这些人一把，让他们站好，百花楼还没查抄完，这些人一个都不准跑，免得人贩子也跟着跑掉。
右相孙子气得双眼冒火，厉声道：“你们的上官是哪个，让他出来！”
这些丘八一个两个都是无赖，和他们说不通，不如找他们的上官，他就不信有人敢得罪右相。
他继续叫嚣：“让你们的上官出来，此次的事我不会罢休，定要治他的罪！”
这时，一道声音响起：“你要找我？”
换了一身官服的楚少聿大步走过来，腰间带配着刀，他看向右相孙子，冷笑一声“你要治我的罪？”
第234章 Chapter 234
Chapter 234 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑。
郁离答应两个孩子要带他们去庄子玩，于是让人收拾东西，和周氏、傅燕回兄妹俩一起去庄子。
黑马和大老虎也被一起带过去。
他们去的是镇国公府的一个庄子。
这庄子很大, 附近有山林田野以及河塘等，周围还有不少王公贵族的庄子。
马车来到庄子附近，周氏掀开车帘往外看了看，说道：“我记得这附近有好些人家的庄子, 有英国公府的、福慧公主的、威远侯府的……”
这边的环境好, 风水也好, 很多达官贵人都喜欢在这里置办庄子。
郁离哦一声, 并未放在心上.
到了庄子, 两个孩子就像放风的野马，到处撒欢.
周氏叮嘱道：“你们别乱跑啊, 也别一个人去有水的地方, 知道吗？”
“知道啦, 阿奶放心！”
两个孩子的声音远远地传来.
见下人跟过去看着, 周氏多少有些放心, 转头看陪在旁边的郁离, 笑道：“离娘也去玩罢.”
郁离并不急, 先送她回房歇息.
安置好周氏, 郁离就去找两个孩子, 带着他们上山下河，在庄子里到处遛哒，玩了一整天.
两个孩子的小脸被晒得红扑扑的，衣服也脏兮兮的, 像泥猴子似的.
郁离也不逞多让，头发凌乱，鬓角边还有些未干的泥巴，看得周氏实在无奈，感觉就像带着三个孩子.
稍晚一些，傅闻宵也来了.
他是骑马过来的，从京城那边过来，骑马也不过一个时辰，速度并不算慢.
郁离已经将自己洗漱干净，穿着单薄的夏衫从净房出来.
“宵哥儿, 你来啦.”
见到他很高兴，问他有没有吃晚饭，得知他还没吃，忙让厨房那边送些膳食过来.
傅闻宵见她满头大汗，拿帕子给她拭去额头的汗珠，又摸了下她的脸，果然热呼呼的.
给她擦完汗，他方才坐下吃饭.
郁离坐在旁边陪着，一边和他说今儿他们玩了什么.
庄子里的有一条流经的小溪流，溪水是从山里流下来的，水质干净，而且十分凉快，溪里还有不少鱼虾，她带着两个孩子一起去溪里捉鱼摸虾.
玩累了时，还可以去山里摘果子，现在正是各种野果成熟的季节，让郁离有种仍在青石村的感觉.
当年她就是靠山里的野果子饱腹的，还挺怀念的.
傅闻宵含笑听着，时不时问上一两句.
见她一张笑脸明媚，这一天似乎玩得很开心，心里多少也有些放心.
她是个闲不下来的人，他担心她在府里憋太久，心情不好，自然希望她多出去走走，想干什么都行，他能为她兜着.
用过晚饭，傅闻宵去洗漱，然后两人上床歇息.
今天玩了一天，郁离也有些困乏，打起精神问：“宵哥儿, 你几时休沐？”
傅闻宵想了想：“还要再过几日……”
郁离听后，便知道只怕过几天他也没时间休息，伸手摸了摸他的脸，发现这段时间他好像清减不少.
她道：“该歇息时也要歇息，别病倒了。”说着顺便给他输点异能.
感觉到身体的疲倦退去，傅闻宵心头微微一软，将人揽到怀里，说道：“有阿离在, 我不会病倒.”
每次若是累得厉害，她便会给他输送异能，让他有更多的精力忙活.
有她在，想要病倒还真不容易.
郁离道：“我又不能时时刻刻跟在你身边。”万一他有个什么，她也不能及时给他治疗啊.
老皇帝多疑，在京城里，她其实不好做什么，不如暂时就先吃吃喝喝.
这样的日子挺悠闲的，郁离当作是给自己放个假，好好歇息一番，平时没事就练体术，每天过得很充实.
唯一可惜的是，回到京城后，那些曾经欺负过他的人，她还没机会去收拾.
她对人的恶意极为敏锐，光是宫宴那日，便感觉到不少对她怀有恶意的人.可惜那些人好像有所顾忌，都没敢动手做什么，她也不好在对方什么都不做时，对他们出手吧?
傅闻宵心头发软，“谢谢阿离.”
有这么一个护着自己的人真好，他非常享受她的偏袒和爱护，但也不想让她去面对那些尔虞我诈，希望她这辈子平安顺遂，初心不改.
夫妻俩聊了会儿，渐渐地睡过去.
天色还未亮，傅闻宵就起了.
郁离跟着醒来，打了个哈欠，发现刚过四更，问道：“这么早？”
傅闻宵嗯一声, 让她继续睡，摸索着起身，怕打扰到她，甚至没有点灯，而是去隔壁房洗漱.
穿戴整齐后，傅闻宵回到房里，发现她已经拥着被起身.
“离娘，怎地不睡了？”他疑惑地问，“是我吵醒你了？”
他坐到床边，探臂将人抱到怀里，摸了摸她的额头，发现汗津津的，便明白她这是被热醒，等会儿得让人过来添些冰.
郁离搂着他的脖子, 汲取他身上的凉意，脑袋软绵绵地靠在他的肩膀上，含糊地说：“来回太远，你晚上在府里歇息吧，不用过来的。”
这一来一回都要用两个时辰，确实远了点.
“没事，我骑马呢，速度挺快的。”傅闻宵道，媳妇在这边，他肯定也得跟着来啊，晚上自己一个人睡有什么意思?
郁离劝不住他，只好继续给他输些异能，让他能精神些.
等他离开，下人进来添了冰块，屋里的闷热消除些许，她继续睡个回笼觉.
再次醒来，郁离精神抖擞地去院子里练体术.
天气很好，吃过早膳，郁离带两个孩子去找黑马和大老虎玩.
在郁离面前，黑马和大老虎都很安分，十分温顺，不过在场的下人仍是不怎么敢靠近，心知马王和大老虎的脾气其实暴躁得不行，也只是在国公夫人面前看着温顺罢了，要是真觉得它们脾气好，它们能一蹄子蹶过来.
郁离将两个孩子放到大老虎背上，让它驮着他们，而她骑马而行.
两个孩子发出欢快的笑声，让大老虎赶紧跑.
跑是不可能跑的，一马一虎走得非常慢，特别是黑马，慢吞吞的模样，像是乌龟爬似的，老虎倒是快一些，不过它也不敢乱跑，还要小心翼翼的，以免背上的两个人类幼崽摔了，可怕的主人会折腾它.
下人们远远地看着这一幕，脸皮抽了下，有些无语.
他们还是第一次见到走得这么慢的马和老虎.
不管走得多慢，至少现在它们在郁离的威压下，已经能慢慢地走一段路，也是个进步，郁离并不在意.
她坚信有一天，这两只动物肯定能给她当座骑.
在庄子里玩了几日，郁离收到福慧公主的请帖.
福慧公主也来到这边的庄子避暑，得知她在，请她过去参加赏花会.
据说福慧公主生活奢糜，经常三天一小宴，五天一大宴，她的宴会基本都有很多客人.这次的宴会，她还特地向老皇帝要了几个会做烧烤炙肉的御厨，要办一个篝火宴会.
赏花什么的，郁离不太感兴趣，要赏花的话，镇国公府的庄子里有不少奇花异草，打理得很好，哪里需要去别人家的庄子看花？
不过这篝火宴会她倒是有些兴趣，只要涉及到吃的，她都很感兴趣.
既然如此，那就过去看看.
傅闻宵得知她要去参加福慧公主举办的篝火宴会，问清楚时间后，说道：“我与你一同去罢.”
“诶？你明天有空？”郁离惊讶地问他.
“明日我可以早点回来。”他翻看福慧公主的请帖，“宴会明天下午开始，到时候我可以腾出点时间.”
VUitley nods, “行，那就一起去。”
翌日，VUitley打扮一番，坐上马车前往福慧公主的庄子.
James accompanies her to the place.
Feng Heng has not returned yet, so VUitley goes with James first.
The Princess personally came out to welcome them.
“离娘, you've come!” The Princess said happily, then grabbed VUitley's hand and walked towards a pavilion.
VUitley did not like the excessive closeness of this princess. She let go of her hand unobtrusively and gestured for James to send over the gifts she had prepared.
She greeted the Princess politely, “Princess, please forgive me for disturbing you.”
The Princess also didn't mind, still eagerly pulling VUitley's arm and bringing her into the pavilion. There were already a few people inside, men and women, chatting and laughing. The moment they saw VUitley enter, they all turned to look at her.
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第235章 Chapter 235
Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
傅闻宵是个勤恳的人, 从不偷懒, 就算在这样的大夏天, 他也_x000D_
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Chapter 235 source:
天气越来越热, 京城里的达官贵族陆续去郊外的庄子避暑.
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BODY: The night was hot and humid, making it difficult for anyone to sleep. VUitley lay on her bed, fanning herself with a large leaf fan, but even that didn't seem to help much. She got up to open a window, hoping to catch some breeze. However, there was no wind outside, only the sound of crickets chirping in the distance.
VUitley sighed and went back to bed, trying to fall asleep again. Just as she was about to doze off, she heard a noise coming from outside her door. Someone was knocking softly.
"Who is it?" VUitley called out, sitting up in bed.
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man. "It's me," the man said, stepping inside. "I've come to keep you company."
VUitley frowned and turned on the lamp by her bedside table. The man was none other than Hao Xing, her lover from years ago. He looked just as sweaty as she felt.
"What are you doing here?" VUitley asked coldly. "I thought I told you not to come anymore."
Hao Xing shrugged and sat down on the edge of her bed. "You can't get rid of me that easily," he said, reaching out to touch her cheek. "I know you still want me."
第236章 Chapter 236
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BODY: The night was hot and humid, making it difficult for anyone to sleep. VUitley lay on her bed, fanning herself with a large leaf fan, but even that didn't seem to help much. She got up to open a window, hoping to catch some breeze. However, there was no wind outside, only the sound of crickets chirping in the distance.
VUitley sighed and went back to bed, trying to fall asleep again. Just as she was about to doze off, she heard a noise coming from outside her door. Someone was knocking softly.
"Who is it?" VUitley called out, sitting up in bed.
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man. "It's me," the man said, stepping inside. "I've come to keep you company."
VUitley frowned and turned on the lamp by her bedside table. The man was none other than Hao Xing, her lover from years ago. He looked just as sweaty as she felt.
"What are you doing here?" VUitley asked coldly. "I thought I told you not to come anymore."
Hao Xing shrugged and sat down on the edge of her bed. "You can't get rid of me that easily," he said, reaching out to touch her cheek. "I know you still want me."
第237章 Chapter 237
Chapter 237 Title: The Unexpected Encounter
Body:
The night was hot and humid, making it difficult for anyone to sleep. VUitley lay on her bed, fanning herself with a large leaf fan, but even that didn't seem to help much. She got up to open a window, hoping to catch some breeze. However, there was no wind outside, only the sound of crickets chirping in the distance.
VUitley sighed and went back to bed, trying to fall asleep again. Just as she was about to doze off, she heard a noise coming from outside her door. Someone was knocking softly.
"Who is it?" VUitley called out, sitting up in bed.
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man. "It's me," the man said, stepping inside. "I've come to keep you company."
VUitley frowned and turned on the lamp by her bedside table. The man was none other than Hao Xing, her former lover who she had told not to come anymore.
"What are you doing here?" VUitley asked coldly. "I thought I told you not to come anymore."
第238章 Chapter 238
The night was hot and humid, making it difficult for anyone to sleep. VUitley lay on her bed, fanning herself with a large leaf fan, but even that didn't seem to help much. She got up to open a window, hoping to catch some breeze. However, there was no wind outside, only the sound of crickets chirping in the distance.
VUitley sighed and went back to bed, trying to fall asleep again. Just as she was about to doze off, she heard a noise coming from outside her door. Someone was knocking softly.
"Who is it?" VUitley called out, sitting up in bed.
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man. "It's me," the man said, stepping inside. "I've come to keep you company."
VUitley frowned and turned on the lamp by her bedside table. The man was none other than Hao Xing, her former lover who she had told not to come anymore.
"What are you doing here?" VUitley asked coldly. "I thought I told you not to come anymore."
Hao Xing looked at her with a pleading expression. "VUitley, please let me in. I miss you so much."
第239章 Chapter 239
Several days later, Princess Fu Xing came to visit VUitley, bringing some lotus flower desserts from her estate as gifts.
Among them was a particularly lifelike and delicious lotus seed pastry that VUitley greatly enjoyed. For this dessert alone, she treated the princess with great hospitality.
"These are made by my kitchen maid; she's always been skilled at making sweets." Princess Fu Xing smiled as she saw VUitley enjoying them. "If you like it, you can come to my place in the future and I'll have her make some for you."
VUitley replied politely but without any real intention of going: "Thank you, I might drop by sometime."
In truth, even though she was tempted by the delicious sweets, VUitley wouldn't go just for that. She and Princess Fu Xing weren't close enough to visit each other over something as trivial as dessert.
Princess Fu Xing could see through her polite refusal and felt some disappointment. Knowing VUitley's love of fine food, she had hoped to curry favor by offering something she enjoyed. But alas, VUitley was far too rational; a fondness for good food didn't mean being controlled by it.
Seeing that their guest had arrived, VUitley naturally couldn't just sit there after they finished eating dessert - she invited Princess Fu Xing to take a walk around the estate instead.
The two ladies strolled under the trees along shaded pathways lined with weeping willows and verdant mountains, cool breezes wafting gently over glistening lakes dotted with pavilions. The scenery was picturesque.
Not far off were elegant pavilions nestled amidst rolling hills and mountains reflecting in shimmering waters, harmonizing beautifully with nature. Only those of noble status could afford estates here; these weren't used for growing grain but rather as leisure retreats to entertain guests.
Princess Fu Xing praised the lovely surroundings, then compared it unfavorably to her own estate: "This place has a nicer environment than mine."
It was her first time visiting VUitley's estate and seeing how much grander it was compared to hers made Princess Fu Xing feel inferior - even though she had received this estate as a gift from the Emperor himself, which should have been quite prestigious.
If VUitley wanted to throw a banquet someday, everyone would undoubtedly come out of respect for her.
VUitley agreed with the princess' assessment: "This place is indeed good; I hear it was Mother's dowry before she gave it to Hao Xing."
As the sole daughter of Emperor Yuanding and Empress Dowager Anming, Princess Xing had a very rich dowry even after decades passed by. Though VUitley didn't know all the details about her mother's past life as an empress consort.
Princess Fu Xing immediately understood who "Mother" referred to - Empress Dowager Anming.
She seized this opportunity to inquire about Empress Dowager Anming's health: "I haven't seen Mother in quite some time. It's hot these days, so I'm wondering why she hasn't come out here for summer vacation?"
Was it possible that her illness prevented travel?
"She's doing fine," VUitley replied casually.
In fact, Empress Dowager Anming had fully recovered and no longer needed treatment from VUitley anymore.
Princess Fu Xing saw how nonchalant she seemed about this topic and inferred that Empress Dowager Anming was still ill. She couldn't help but feel disappointed; if only she could regain her former glory...
Princess Fu Xing's heart held conflicting emotions: on one hand, she hoped Empress Dowager Anming would continue ruling so women like herself wouldn't be underestimated by society. But on the other hand, she knew that if Empress Dowager Anming took power again, then as her niece she probably wouldn't reap any benefits from it.
Seeing VUitley enjoy those desserts earlier reminded Princess Fu Xing of when she had wanted to marry Prince Yi Shou but couldn’t because he was already promised to someone else - which turned out to be VUitley herself. She sighed inwardly, remembering how much better off things might have been if only...
Princess Fu Xing soon bid farewell after staying for a while longer.
After sending their guest away, VUitley didn't pay any more attention to her visit; she just continued on with daily life as usual.
A few days later, it rained heavily for the first time in a month. The weather became much cooler and more comfortable than before, allowing VUitley and Prince Yi Shou's family to return to the capital city.
They stayed there for several days before heading back home again.
That night, Hao Xing arrived unexpectedly at their house once again despite being told not to come anymore.
VUitley was furious when she saw him and immediately called out in a cold voice: "Who is it?"
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man who stepped inside while saying, "It's me; I've come here to keep you company."
第240章 Chapter 240
Chapter 240 rewritten in natural English:
The weather had cooled down due to heavy rain after being extremely hot and humid for weeks. It was now more comfortable.
VUitley and Prince Yi Shou returned to the capital city from their estate.
That night, Hao Xing arrived unexpectedly at VUitley's house again despite her previous request for him not to come anymore.
VUitley was furious when she saw him and immediately called out in a cold voice: "Who is it?"
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man who stepped inside while saying, "It's me; I've come here to keep you company."
Chapter 240 rewritten in natural English:
The weather had cooled down due to heavy rain after being extremely hot and humid for weeks. It was now more comfortable.
VUitley and Prince Yi Shou returned to the capital city from their estate.
That night, Hao Xing arrived unexpectedly at VUitley's house again despite her previous request for him not to come anymore.
VUitley was furious when she saw him and immediately called out in a cold voice: "Who is it?"
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man who stepped inside while saying, "It's me; I've come here to keep you company."
Chapter 240 rewritten in natural English:
The weather had cooled down due to heavy rain after being extremely hot and humid for weeks. It was now more comfortable.
VUitley and Prince Yi Shou returned to the capital city from their estate.
That night, Hao Xing arrived unexpectedly at VUitley's house again despite her previous request for him not to come anymore.
VUitley was furious when she saw him and immediately called out in a cold voice: "Who is it?"
The door opened, revealing the silhouette of a man who stepped inside while saying, "It's me; I've come here to keep you company."
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