RPAGF Chapter 428 Take Action
Chapter 428 Take Action
"That man is now imprisoned. If you want to see him, I will arrange it immediately." Lord Ye acted according to the circumstances, hoping to save the situation.
After returning to the mansion, Baili Yan was no longer as indulgent as usual, and his whole body was shrouded in a layer of gloom.
Even his closest subordinates could sense that something was different about him, but they couldn't tell exactly where he had changed.
In the study, Baili Yan stood quietly in front of a painting. The river in the painting was surging, and a few strokes outlined the magnificent scene. He stared at it for a long time, and his eyes gradually glowed.
Walking forward, he gently took down the scroll, pressed a mechanism, and the wall quietly opened.
The past few days in jail have given him a lot to think about, and his heart is in turmoil.
He never thought about fighting with others, but there were always people who pushed him into desperate situations.
The people he once trusted and loved the most, all betrayed him one by one.
In such a world, he is no longer a lamb to be slaughtered, but a sharp blade that decides his own fate. He is determined not to let anyone hurt him again!
A hint of determination flashed in Baili Yan's eyes.
Deep in the imperial palace, Empress Xian sat quietly in front of a bronze mirror. The makeup box in front of her was empty, and her heart was empty as well.
The precious night-shining pearl was missing. When the maids were asked, they all said that they had never entered the room. All other items were intact, but the night-shining pearl disappeared out of thin air.
Empress Xian was in mixed emotions, clutching her handkerchief tightly beneath her sleeve.
At this time, the door opened gently, and the old nanny walked in nervously, saying in a low voice: "Madam, I have checked it out."
Empress Xian's gaze was still on the empty box, as if she was thinking about something.
After a moment, she slowly said, "I know."
"Does it need any treatment?" The old lady quietly made a gesture of wiping her neck.
Empress Xian turned her head and looked at the old nanny calmly: "Wait and see."
"But..." The old nanny wanted to say something, but when she saw Concubine Xian's calm and determined expression, she said nothing more.
Everyone always thinks that Empress Xian is a gentle and non-confrontational woman, but in fact, how easy is it to survive in this harem and become a concubine?
She would not actively hurt others. Even if she discovered that a palace maid was a spy sent by other palaces, she would not take action as long as it did not touch her bottom line.
But once someone tried to harm her son Baili Yan, that was another matter.
For anyone who dares to attack Baili Yan, she will respond in the most severe way and make them regret it.
In recent years, the turmoil in the palace has been relatively calm. She has been under house arrest and has lost her threat, so no one is targeting her specifically.
However, now those hidden enemies have turned their attention to her son, wanting to capture both mother and son in one fell swoop.
It seemed that she could not remain silent any longer, and a cold light flashed in Empress Xian's eyes.
In order to protect her son, she must take action to completely resolve these threats and ensure Baili Yan's safety.
Although the old nanny didn't understand what Concubine Xian was thinking, she felt distressed when she saw her calm look.
Empress Xian has always been a gentle person, without much ambition, and only hopes to spend every day with her son in peace. Why do some people keep trying to harm her?
Fortunately, she has recovered from her illness. If it weren't for the help of Miss Ye and Doctor Tao, her situation would have been much worse.
Thinking of this, the old nanny became a little worried again. Why had His Highness recovered but not come to visit his mother yet?
The old nanny was worried. His Highness was always very filial to the Queen. When the Queen was sick, he took great pains to invite the best doctor. Now that the Queen has recovered, His Highness is nowhere to be seen.
The old nanny asked softly, "Madam, should we send someone to inform His Highness? His Highness hasn't been to the palace for a long time."
Empress Xian was slightly startled after hearing this, then she lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in her eyes, "No need, Yan'er is very busy recently, don't disturb him."
She said it calmly, but the old lady still felt something was wrong and that there seemed to be changes between the mother and son.
The old lady said no more and stepped aside.
Empress Xian stayed alone in the room, her eyes fell on the empty jewelry box, and she whispered to herself, "It's not that he doesn't know, he just doesn't want to come."
The news of Empress Xian's poisoning was kept strictly secret, and even the news of her recovery was not leaked. The only thing said to the outside world was that she had caught a cold.
However, rumors still spread, with some saying that Empress Xian had become insane and no longer recognized anyone.
Concubine Wu had remained silent. After hearing the news, she immediately summoned the spy next to Concubine Xian, "Is everything you said true?"
The maid replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, it is true. I have found out that Empress Xian is not suffering from a cold, but from madness!"
"After she fell ill, she left only the old nanny to take care of her." After hearing this, Concubine Wu's eyes flashed with a gleam, and she began to think about it.
In order to confirm the authenticity of the news, Concubine Wu forced the imperial physician to reveal the truth. Under pressure, the imperial physician had to admit that Concubine Xian suffered from a rare disease that could not be cured and would eventually lead to amnesia and madness.
After hearing this, Concubine Wu sneered. "Concubine Xian, oh Concubine Xian, you have come to this day!"
She thought that if Concubine Xian got this disease, her status in the harem would plummet and the emperor would gradually distance himself from her.
Concubine Wu had an idea in her mind.
The next day, she suggested to the emperor that they go to Fu'an Palace to pray for peace and prosperity for the country and the people.
The emperor agreed, because the country had indeed been in unrest recently and he needed to pray for the ancestors' blessings.
"Your Majesty, why don't you take Empress Xian with you? She has been suffering from a cold for a long time and may pray for her to get better." Concubine Wu said this with seeming concern, but she actually had other intentions.
The emperor thought about it for a moment and felt that it made sense. Concubine Xian's cold had indeed lasted for a long time, and when he went to visit her, he was refused on the grounds of fear of infection.
"Then let someone notify Concubine Xian to prepare."
"As ordered."
A hint of pride flashed in Concubine Wu's eyes, and she thought that now Concubine Xian had nowhere to escape.
How funny it would be if the emperor could see Concubine Xian's misconduct.
The eunuch came to Concubine Xian's palace to convey the order.
The old nanny asked Empress Xian whether she wanted to refuse. After all, the Empress's health had just recovered, and Doctor Tao had warned her that it would take some time to recuperate, otherwise the disease might relapse and the consequences would be disastrous.
After hearing what happened, Empress Xian said calmly, "Go and prepare. Since His Majesty has given the order, we cannot refuse His Majesty's kindness."
"But, empress..."
"Mammy, His Majesty is already dissatisfied with me. If we don't see each other again, I'm afraid there will be more misunderstandings."
The old lady frowned, still worried.
Empress Xian chuckled, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. This prayer is just a formality."
"I'll prepare it right away." The old nanny sighed helplessly and had to do as she was told.