NOVEL NEXT Chapter 106
Chapter 106: Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu Fight for Jealousy, Helping the Prince of Han Find a Hat to Wear
The court of the Empire of Han was already buzzing with noise.
The death of Ji Wuye was stirring everyone’s hearts!
Upon hearing the news, the Emperor of Han was also greatly enraged.
He was the pillar of our nation, the renowned general of Han with illustrious military achievements!
However, what was even more terrifying was…
Who exactly were they, to be able to kill the general in Xinzheng!
Tianze was just a stray dog.
If he really had such ability, would he have waited until now?
The general was accompanied by many experts at the time.
And there were tens of thousands of guards behind him.
If Tianze could kill Ji Wuye under the protection of so many people, the Baiyue wouldn’t have perished in the first place!
In the harem,
When Lady Mingzhu heard the news, she was so scared that she dropped the incense burner she was holding!
From last night until now, she had been thinking about how to avoid being discovered by Ji Wuye.
And now…
He’s dead!
Ji Wuye was surrounded by countless experts, and the assassins from Hundred Birds never left his side.
And he himself was not to be underestimated.
With formidable martial arts skills, he was invincible on the battlefield.
Lady Mingzhu turned pale, as if she had lost her soul in an instant.
After a long time, she suddenly remembered something.
Last night, Li Mo told her not to worry about Ji Wuye.
So does that mean he already knew Ji Wuye would die last night?
Or… did he kill Ji Wuye himself back then!
Lady Mingzhu was clearer than those in the court.
It’s impossible for Tianze to have such skills and kill Ji Wuye under the protection of so many Hundred Bird Assassins.
Bai Yifei couldn’t do it either!
Then it must have been Li Mo, who appeared before her yesterday with unpredictable abilities!
At this moment, Lady Mingzhu once again refreshed her understanding of her master!
She suddenly felt fortunate for the choice she made last night!
If she hadn’t submitted to him as her master, she would surely have ended up like Ji Wuye!
Lady Mingzhu paced back and forth in the palace.
Her charming face was filled with seriousness.
She felt she should do something.
After much thought, she finally came up with an idea!
“Someone, prepare the carriage. I’m going to see the Emperor.”
In the Emperor of Han’s palace, it was obvious that the guard had been strengthened since yesterday.
Not only were there assassins in the palace last night, but half of the palace was also burnt!
It was clearly premeditated.
Otherwise, how could it be that just as Ji Wuye was leading people to rescue the prince, assassins appeared in the palace!
Under the escort of a group of palace maids, Lady Mingzhu passed by the guards as if nothing had happened.
When she arrived at the palace where the Emperor of Han resided, she suddenly frowned at the palace maids at the door.
“Lady Humeiren’s palace maids?”
Lady Mingzhu’s narrow eyes swept over them.
She pushed aside a palace maid who was about to enter to report and stepped in.
“Oh, Mingzhu sister is here.”
As soon as she entered, she heard a coquettish voice.
Lady Humeiren, in a peach-colored palace dress, was smiling at her.
Her fox-like seductive eyes seemed to carry a hint of mockery.
“Lady Humeiren, why are you here?”
Lady Mingzhu’s face immediately darkened.
What’s this flirtatious fox doing here?
Lady Humeiren chuckled charmingly, “Hehe, sister, you’re kidding. With the assassins in the palace last night, of course, I came to see the Emperor.”
She looked at Lady Mingzhu, emphasizing the word “assassin” with unclear intentions.
“Oh, these assassins are so bold, daring to intrude into the palace.”
“If it weren’t for the emperor’s heavenly protection, they might even dare to assassinate him.”
“Why are assassins so audacious nowadays?”
“I wonder who did it. Do you know, Sister Mingzhu?”
Lady Humeiren walked gracefully, swaying her sexy figure beside Lady Mingzhu.
She spoke ambiguously before her.
Lady Mingzhu clenched her fists until they turned white, almost unable to resist punching her flirtatious face!
She knew Lady Humeiren was deliberately speaking in front of her.
Before, she had bullied Lady Humeiren a lot because of the Emperor’s favor.
Now this flirtatious fox, relying on the master’s prestige while holding her handle, dared to climb over her!
Lady Mingzhu gritted her teeth, pretending to smile, “Of course, I know. I’m here to share the emperor’s worries.”
Lady Humeiren was suddenly stunned.
She looked at her in surprise.
Did she hear it wrong?
Had Lady Mingzhu gone mad with anger?
“Huh? Oh, it’s Mingzhu, you’re here too?”
The emperor, with an unpleasant expression, glanced up and casually asked.
Lady Mingzhu ignored Lady Humeiren, smilingly walked towards the Emperor.
“I’m here to share the Your Majesty’s worries.”
Lady Humeiren curled her lips.
Share worries? Aren’t all these things caused by you guys?
The emperor smiled bitterly, shaking his head, “What worries can you share? Alright, go back.”
What he was worried about now was not the appearance of assassins in the palace.
Both Lady Mingzhu and Lady Humeiren came this time with a purpose.
How could they really leave just because he said so?
Lady Mingzhu asked slowly, “Is Your Majesty worried about Ji Wuye’s matter?”
The Emperor nodded, “Indeed, the Grand General Ji is the great general of our Han nation. He was killed like this, it pains me!”
“No matter who the murderer is, I must find them and tear them to pieces!”
His eyes flashed with coldness as he gritted his teeth.
But just as he finished speaking, Lady Mingzhu shook her head, “Your Majesty, the person who killed Ji Wuye, not only should you not kill them, but you should also reward them.”
The Emperor frowned immediately, displeased, “What are you saying?”
“A rebel killed my Grand General, and I shouldn’t kill them but reward them. Am I a foolish Emperor in your eyes?”
Lady Humeiren stood aside, looking at Lady Mingzhu with interest.
Although she didn’t know the exact details, she could guess a little.
Lady Mingzhu didn’t flinch at all, speaking with a hint of charm, “But what if the rebel was Ji Wuye himself? Wouldn’t the person who killed him deserve great merit?”
The Emperor was stunned.
“What do you mean by that?”
Lady Mingzhu explained patiently.
“Your Majesty, think about it. Last night, the Crown Prince encountered bandits on the road. Ji Wuye sent away the palace guards first, and then assassins appeared in the palace. Isn’t it too coincidental?”
“And how did Ji Wuye know that the Crown Prince encountered bandits?”
“If he knew, why didn’t he rush over to save the Crown Prince, but instead came to you first to ask for palace guards?”
“The Grand General’s mansion also has many guards and experts.”
The Emperor glanced at Lady Humeiren beside him, then asked Lady Mingzhu, “Are you, like Lady Humeiren, suspecting that the Grand General is meddling in this?”
There was a slight freeze in Lady Mingzhu’s expression.
Turning to Lady Humeiren, who was smiling at her, too?
Lady Humeiren covered her mouth and laughed, “Hehehe, so Sister thinks the same way?”
Lady Mingzhu suddenly understood!
No wonder she appeared here!
It seems that not only did she have the same purpose as herself, but she also preempted her!
Lady Mingzhu glanced deeply at her.
Why are you so concerned about my master’s affairs?
“It’s not that I think so, but this matter, perhaps Ji Wuye indeed had sinister intentions.”
“I also asked the leaders who went out with Ji Wuye last night. They all said that Ji Wuye led them around the city leisurely last night. It didn’t seem like they were going to rescue anyone, clearly deliberately delaying time.”
The Emperor’s face darkened, “Is this true?”
Lady Mingzhu nodded calmly, “Your Majesty, just ask someone to find out. How dare I speak nonsense?”
Lady Humeiren also added fuel to the fire, “So, it means that Ji Wuye deliberately delayed time, giving the assassins who entered the palace an opportunity?”
The Emperor wasn’t stupid, he heard the implications in their words.
With a stern tone, he said, “Are you suggesting that the assassins in the palace last night were sent by the Grand General to assassinate me?”
Lady Mingzhu nodded firmly.
She was sure!
If it wasn’t for Li Mo showing up last night, Emperor would have been killed by the her!
As a party involved, how could she not be sure!
The Emperor took a deep breath, feeling a chill in his heart.
“So, does this mean that the Grand General wants to rebel?”
After saying that, he shook his head again, “Impossible, this is absolutely impossible.”
“The Grand General has fought bravely for our Han nation, his military achievements are outstanding, and I have treated him generously. Why would he commit such a heinous act?”
Lady Mingzhu was infuriated.
What a fool!
Of course, he wanted to become the Emperor by killing you!
Lady Humeiren sighed, “You can’t say that. Your Majesty punished him some time ago. Ji Wuye has a narrow mind, coupled with his previous suspicious behavior, it’s not difficult to understand why he would do this.”
Lady Mingzhu echoed, “Exactly because of his illustrious military achievements, Ji Wuye has become so arrogant in the court.”
“Which minister in the court doesn’t fear him? Just ask around, it’s obvious that he doesn’t regard you, Your Majesty, highly.”
“Now, bearing a grudge against Your Majesty’s punishment, he wants to take your place.”
The officials on this side of the night were all under the control of Lady Mingzhu.
No matter what she told them to say, they would say it.
Seeing the Emperor’s increasingly gloomy expression, Lady Mingzhu continued, “Your Majesty, you know that I have always had a good memory and can recognize people at a glance.”
“Do you know who I saw among the corpses of those assassins last night?”
The Emperor asked, “Who?”
Lady Mingzhu pursed her luscious lips and said word by word, “Ji Wuye’s henchman, Hai Dongqing.”
Hai Dongqing was also an assassin of Hundred Birds. Of course, Lady Mingzhu would recognize him.
The Emperor suddenly stood up, then, because he was too angry, he fell back into his seat.
Lady Mingzhu glanced at Lady Humeiren.
Aren’t you going to help him up?
Lady Humeiren glanced at Lady Mingzhu.
Why don’t you help him up?
The two stood there with their hands folded, exchanging flirtatious glances.
After a long time of eye communication, before they could convey anything, the Emperor managed to sit up on his own.
Breathing heavily, he looked at Lady Mingzhu, “Is what you said true?”
Lady Mingzhu then ran over with a fake concern, “Oh, Your Majesty, are you alright?”
The Emperor waved his hand, then asked again, “What you just said, is it true?”
Lady Mingzhu affirmed, “When I left the palace for my family visit before, the guards were arranged by Ji Wuye. Hai Dongqing was among them, I can’t be mistaken.”
“What a scoundrel Ji Wuye is!”
The Emperor was immediately convinced by Lady Mingzhu and Lady Humeiren’s repeated admonitions!
The Emperor, of course, was unaware of Lady Mingzhu’s identity as one of the Four Evils of the Nightfall, Tide Enchantress.
So, these are his two most favored concubines.
They have no grievances or grudges with Ji Wuye, so why would they falsely accuse him?
Just then, a eunuch suddenly rushed in from outside the palace.
“Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince seek an audience.”
Lady Mingzhu and Lady Humeiren exchanged a glance.
They immediately understood Han Fei’s intention in coming over.
“The Crown Prince? Why didn’t he stay at home and came to me instead?” said the Emperor with annoyance. “Let him in. I have something to ask him!”
The Emperor was in a rage.
If it was indeed Ji Wuye rebelling, then the Crown Prince might not be so clean either.
As soon as the eunuch went out to report, the people in the hall heard a cry of distress.
“Father! Father, I almost couldn’t see you again!”
The Crown Prince rushed in from the door, directly throwing himself at the Emperor’s legs, crying and wailing.
Han Fei, who followed behind, looked embarrassed.
I told you to act sincere, not to wail like that!
“Han Fei pays his respects to the two beauties.”
“Beauty” is a title, like the imperial concubines in later generations.
It’s the highest-ranking title for concubines besides the queen.
Han Fei was shocked when he saw Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu, knowing from the Emperor’s current expression what they had just said to him.
It seems that what the master said was true.
Lady Mingzhu really stood on their side!
Han Fei’s heart suddenly raced.
The master is indeed extraordinary!
He actually managed to handle even Tide Enchantress, one of the Four Evils of the Nightfall!
How did he manage to do that?
It’s unbelievable, truly unbelievable!
“What? Say that again!”
Suddenly, after hearing the Crown Prince’s words, the Emperor shouted!
The Crown Prince knelt to the side, trembling, “That Ji Wuye, he, he tried to instigate me to rebel.”
“He said, he said everything was ready, and after killing you, father, he would elevate me.”
“I… I wouldn’t commit such a heinous act.”
“Of course… of course, I didn’t agree.”
“Just as I was about to come back to report to father, Ji Wuye, fearing exposure, arranged for someone to assassinate me on the way.”
“Father, I almost couldn’t see you again!”
As he spoke, the Crown Prince hugged the Emperor and started wailing again.
The Emperor’s fat body trembled with anger like chaff.
“Ji Wuye, Ji Wuye, that Ji Wuye!”
The Crown Prince continued, “If Ninth Brother hadn’t arrived with his men, I really wouldn’t have been able to come back, Father!”
The Emperor looked at Han Fei and asked in a deep voice, “How did you know that Ji Wuye wanted to harm the Crown Prince?”
Han Fei said sincerely, “I naturally don’t have that ability. It’s… it’s a friend of mine… a friend. This person knows everything from astronomy to geography, he’s brave and has unparalleled wisdom. It was he who saw through Ji Wuye’s conspiracy and told me.”
The Emperor asked skeptically, “Is there really such a divine person in the world?”
Lady Humeiren’s eyes lit up, and she said, cooperating, “So, this means this person deserves the credit for this matter?”
Han Fei smiled and nodded, “Exactly.”
Lady Mingzhu looked up and down at Lady Humeiren, why are you so excited?
Then she directly said to the Emperor, “Such a remarkable person, Your Majesty should reward and employ him heavily!”
Lady Humeiren glanced at her, her seductive eyes moving.
“Yes, yes, why not let him enter the court as an official, Your Majesty?”
Lady Mingzhu followed up, “Being an official is not enough. This person not only saw through Ji Wuye’s conspiracy but also saved the Crown Prince. He should be given a title, shouldn’t he? Crown Prince, what do you think? He did save you!”
You, Lady Humeiren, are trying to help the master take credit?
I, Mingzhu, will do the same!
She winked desperately at the crying Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince was still crying too much to notice.
Lady Mingzhu gritted her teeth and kicked the Crown Prince while the Emperor wasn’t paying attention.
The Emperor didn’t know Lady Mingzhu’s identity, but the Crown Prince did.
Wherever she kicked, he nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Lady Humeiren’s eyes lit up, and she suddenly understood, “Since Ji Wuye is dead, why not appoint him as the Grand General!”
Han Fei twitched at the corner of his mouth as he listened.
I was just helping Li Brother take credit, you two are really going overboard!
After driving away the chattering Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu, who were constantly gossiping in his ears, Emperor Han rubbed his chin in confusion.
Strange, why are these two beloved concubines so concerned about this matter?
You don’t even know this person, so how do you know his abilities?
Perhaps it’s just Ninth Brother trying to help his own people take credit?
Why are you two joining in?
Watching the two diverse figures of Lady Humeiren and Lady Mingzhu, Emperor Han shook his head.
Can’t figure it out!
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew in from outside the window.
Emperor Han couldn’t help shivering.
After touching his head, he said to the palace maid, “Go find me a hat. It’s getting cold, I’ll put on a hat!”
After some thought, he added, “Find two hats, I’ll switch between them!”