sbdcsierra Chapter 1383 The last straw that broke the camel's back (181 million reward points)
Chapter 1383 The last straw that broke the camel's back (181 million reward points)
Thinking of what happened that day, Liu Ye sneered and said contemptuously, "I thought it would take some trouble to get the hidden silver to the people of the Ministry of Punishment and then give them some guidance."
"I didn't expect Tao Ye to be so frightened that she actually crashed herself to death in front of His Majesty. Now that she's dead, there's no evidence. Everyone will assume she committed suicide out of fear of punishment, saving a lot of trouble later."
Xiao Tianzi listened to the viciousness and relief in Liu Ye's tone, but his heart was not disturbed. He just said lightly: "Well, you are useful."
"Remember, serve Her Majesty the Concubine well, and you will naturally receive benefits in the future."
Liu Ye nodded repeatedly, bending even lower, her face filled with flattery and longing for the future: "Yes, yes, yes, I understand! I will do my best to serve Her Majesty the Concubine Dun!"
Odazi said no more, just glanced at her as a final warning, and then, just like when he came, he quietly blended into the shadows and left quickly.
Liu Ye stood there for a moment, touched the banknotes in her sleeve pocket, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face. Then she turned around and walked briskly, disappearing at the other end of the palace road.
……
It was just as Concubine Kang had expected.
The emperor was not concerned about this matter, and the Ministry of Punishment was even more relaxed.
With Tao Ye's death by crashing headfirst into a vermilion palace pillar, all clues came to an abrupt end. The turmoil in Chuxiu Palace was ultimately hastily resolved with the maid committing suicide out of fear of guilt, and no one investigated further.
Without participating in the enthronement ceremony that announced the title to the six palaces, Concubine Kang's position as a concubine was missing the most crucial link, and she always seemed a little unjust, unconvinced, and lacking in confidence.
Fortunately, on the day the incident happened, the emperor finally came to Chuxiu Palace in person.
The emperor's personal presence was seen as a great honor and importance by outsiders, and it barely maintained the superficial dignity of Concubine Kang.
In addition, she was also raising the fifth prince. On the surface, no one dared to openly deduct her share or deliberately make things difficult for her, and Concubine Kang was given the dignity she deserved.
however……
Concubine Kang herself could clearly feel that invisible difference.
As concubines, Concubine Dun and Concubine Xuan went through the ceremony of enthronement and had their names entered into the list of the Imperial Clan, thus becoming confirmed ladies of the imperial family.
And she always seemed to be separated by a layer. In some tiny details, she could always feel a slight difference...
Concubine Kang felt as if her heart was blocked by a ball of wet cotton, feeling suffocated and suffocated, but she had nowhere to vent.
She and Caiju both knew that it was wishful thinking to expect His Majesty to hold a special enthronement ceremony for her when the national treasury was in a tight spot and the war was not over.
It's no use asking anyone for help.
Even for the seemingly tolerant Concubine Zhuang, the promise she made that day was nothing but a mirage.
Concubine Kang has to suffer this loss even if she doesn't want to.
But Concubine Kang was unwilling to accept her fate.
She called Caiju over and instructed, "...It's easy to dodge an open attack, but it's hard to guard against an arrow from the dark. We were careless this time."
"Cai Ju, you must keep a close eye on everything in and around Chuxiu Palace. If there's anything suspicious, report it to me."
"I want to see who is the one who can't tolerate me like this!"
Cai Ju's expression froze as she solemnly replied, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will investigate thoroughly and won't miss any clues!"
……
Deep in the cold palace, the atmosphere of despair persists day after day, almost driving people crazy.
Baharguli's eyes, which were once charming and affectionate, are now filled with anxiety and a dimming light.
Nearly a month had passed since her last secret conversation with Concubine Kang at night, but the turnaround she had been hoping for had yet to materialize.
"Little Leizi."
Baharguli's voice was filled with obvious impatience: "It's been so long, and there's really no movement from Chuxiu Palace?"
Upon hearing this, Little Leizi raised his head and said, "It's not that I'm not doing my best, it's really...it's really that Concubine Kang is having a hard time protecting herself lately."
"She was unable to attend the enthronement ceremony and got herself into trouble. I heard that His Majesty didn't take the matter seriously and hastily closed the case."
"I'm afraid Concubine Kang is so overwhelmed that she can't even take care of herself, so how can she care about us..."
Baharguli's voice was filled with the anger of being despised: "Can't you take care of yourself?"
"No matter what happens to Concubine Kang, she lives peacefully in Chuxiu Palace. And what about me? I feel like I'm going to stink if I stay in this damn place for one more day!"
She stood up suddenly, paced anxiously in the small space for a few steps, and suddenly stopped to stare at Xiao Leizi: "I can't wait any longer!"
"Go find a way and send a message to Chuxiu Palace."
Baharguli took a step closer, her voice filled with naked threats: "Tell Concubine Kang that my patience is limited!"
She believed that when Concubine Kang heard this, she would naturally understand the deep meaning behind it.
The secret that could bring eternal damnation to Concubine Kang...
If Concubine Kang doesn't take any action, she doesn't mind letting it see the light of day in advance.
The game in the deep palace is always a life-and-death struggle!
Little Leizi was startled by the almost crazy fierceness in Baharguli's eyes. He quickly lowered his head and replied, "Yes, I understand. I will definitely convey your message!"
……
Chuxiu Palace.
Concubine Kang was already upset because she missed the enthronement ceremony due to a conspiracy, and she had no one to turn to for help. In addition, the Fifth Prince had been coughing recently, and she had to take care of him personally, which was even more tiring.
There was an indelible look of fatigue and depression between Concubine Kang's brows.
Just when she was at her wit's end, the threat quietly delivered by Xiao Leizi was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, shattering Concubine Kang's forced composure!
“…Why…why are you all trying to force me?!”
Concubine Kang suddenly waved her sleeves, knocking the teacup on the small table beside her, and the sound of porcelain breaking was heard.
Her chest heaved violently, her eyes instantly turned red, and her voice was rarely out of control and choked, as if she wanted to pour out all the grievances and anger in her heart.
"What have I done wrong?! You all are forcing me like this! Don't you want to give me a chance to live?!"
Cai Ju was startled by Concubine Kang's sudden loss of composure. She hurried forward to support her slightly trembling body and repeatedly comforted her: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty, please calm down! Don't get angry and hurt yourself!"
"You still have the fifth prince!"
Hearing the words "Fifth Prince", Concubine Kang seemed to regain some of her sanity.
She gasped heavily, looked at the mess on the floor, and then looked towards the inner room.
A faint cough was heard from inside.
She couldn't fall.
At least not now.
Concubine Kang closed her eyes, took a few deep breaths, and when she opened them again, the moisture in her eyes had been forcibly driven away, leaving only a cold calmness.
Deep in her eyes, a dim and indistinct light flashed.
"Caiju..."
Concubine Kang's voice returned to its usual gentleness, but it was a little deeper than usual: "If I go back to the cold palace..."
Caiju listened attentively with bated breath.
Concubine Kang spoke slowly and carefully, "Tell Baharguli that I understand what she means and ask her to be patient."
"I will...try to help her leave that place as soon as possible."