sbdcsierra Chapter 1118 Destined to be stained with the blood of Duke Dingguo's Mansion (117 million rewar
Chapter 1118 Destined to be stained with the blood of Duke Dingguo's Mansion (117 million rewar
The eldest princess leaned on Concubine Zhuang's shoulder, her small body twitching slightly because of grievance and confusion.
She didn't understand why her mother didn't say that Empress Chen was bad, and why she didn't say that her father was wrong.
She felt sorry for her mother.
This grievance even overshadowed her dislike for Empress Chen.
The eldest princess's small hands tightly grasped Concubine Zhuang's clothes, as if she could hold on to something and share her mother's unspeakable pain.
After hearing this, Concubine Kang looked out the window with a gentle smile on her face, but her fingertips that were stroking the fireplace curled up slightly.
Shen Nanqiao was like an abandoned puppet. She saw with her own eyes that Li Changde, who had looked down on her in her previous life, actually lifted the thick bright yellow brocade curtain in this life and bowed to welcome Shen Zhinian in.
Until the bright yellow brocade curtain fell, separating the inside and the outside into two worlds.
Why can Shen Zhinian be so high up and loved by everyone, while she, Shen Nanqiao, can only be like a lowly servant, looking up in the dust, not even qualified to get close? !
Every bit of Shen Zhinian's glory today is built on her blood and tears!
She will make Shen Zhinian pay back... a hundredfold!
Shen Nanqiao bit his lower lip tightly and tasted the strong smell of rust.
Shen Zhinian took Fuqiu's hand, stepped into the imperial carriage gracefully, bent her knees and was about to bow: "Your humble servant pays respects..."
Before she finished her words, a large hand with distinct joints had already firmly supported her arm, with a gentle but irresistible force: "Nian Nian, there is no need to be polite."
Nangong Xuanyu's voice came from above, a little hoarse from the long journey, but it couldn't hide the obvious joy in it.
His deep eyes fell on Shen Zhinian. His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, now flowed with an almost warm glow, as if a corner of an icy deep pool was suddenly melted by the sun.
Shen Zhinian stood up and, taking the emperor's hand, elegantly sat down in the empty seat reserved beside him.
Fuqiu retreated silently into the shadow of the corner, as if blending into the background.
The imperial carriage was filled with the familiar warm aroma of ambergris, mixed with the unique aura of majesty that belonged to the emperor.
Shen Zhinian turned his head slightly, his eyes moving subtly across Nangong Xuanyu's face.
The usual solemnity between his brows seemed to be diluted by something, and there was a faint curve at the corner of his lips.
"Your Majesty seems to be in a good mood?"
Shen Zhinian's voice was soft, with just the right hint of inquiry, like a spring breeze rippling the surface of a calm lake, and her eyes keenly captured every subtle change in the emperor's expression.
Upon hearing this, the curve of Nangong Xuanyu's lips deepened a little.
He leaned forward slightly, getting closer to Shen Zhinian. The light in the imperial carriage was slightly dim, which made the light in his eyes appear unusually bright.
The emperor lowered his voice a little, with a sense of intimacy as if sharing a secret, but he cleverly avoided sensitive matters: "Something I have been planning for a long time... is finally going to be accomplished."
When he said this, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, full of confidence in controlling everything, and the joy of harvesting his prey!
Many thoughts flashed through Shen Zhinian's mind quickly.
Something you have been planning to do for a long time?
Although the man did not say it explicitly, it was not difficult for Shen Zhinian to guess.
Only by completely eradicating the cancer of Duke Dingguo's Mansion that has been entrenched in the court for many years can this emperor, who is well versed in the art of imperial power, show such determination and almost childish excitement!
An equally secret joy suddenly exploded in Shen Zhinian's heart!
It was not because of the emperor’s favor, but because her chess game finally perfectly coincided with the pace of the most powerful chess player in the world at the most critical moment!
Liu Shixiu used Shen Nanqiao to get close to her.
The emperor and she were waiting for the big fish, the Duke Dingguo's Mansion, to take the initiative to bite the hook.
The Autumn Hunt is destined to be stained with the blood of Duke Dingguo’s Mansion!
Shen Zhinian's face still had that gentle and decent expression, and there was even a hint of a soft smile that was infected by the emperor's good mood.
But the light in those drooping fox eyes was fleeting, so fast that it seemed like an illusion.
There was no shock, no questioning, only the realization that everything was known, and... the anticipation that the net would soon be closed.
"Then I, your humble servant, would like to congratulate Your Majesty first!"
Shen Zhinian's voice became softer, as if she was simply happy for the emperor's happiness. Her body also leaned slightly towards Nangong Xuanyu, bringing a whiff of elegant fragrance.
She did not ask any further questions, nor did she point out the problem. Instead, she accepted the emperor's subconscious expression of trust in the most considerate manner.
Nangong Xuanyu looked at Shen Zhinian's profile so close to him, feeling the warmth and fragrance coming from her body. The murderous intent boiling in his chest due to locking onto his prey was strangely wrapped in a more soothing sense of satisfaction.
He did not think deeply about why he wanted Nian Nian to be by his side first when such a confidential matter came to light.
As if this was the most natural reaction.
Nangong Xuanyu stretched out his hand, and placed his broad and warm palm on the soft hand on Shen Zhinian's knee, and patted it gently.
"When it's done..."
The emperor's voice was deep and firm: "I will explain it to you in detail."
His eyes were burning, as if he had seen the moment when the dust would settle and he could share the fruits of victory with her.
Shen Zhinian lowered his eyes, and his thick eyelashes cast a small shadow under his eyes, covering the coldness surging in his eyes.
She shook the emperor's hand back and said meekly, "Yes, I am waiting for your majesty."
His voice was filled with deep trust.
Outside the imperial carriage, the late autumn wind whistled past with dust, and the sound of carriages and horses rumbled by.
In this space, the emperor and his concubine, one was immersed in the excitement of closing the net, while the other pushed the cold killing game to the final step.
Their hands were folded, but their minds were all flying towards the same destination——
The Duke Dingguo's Mansion is doomed to be destroyed!
This silent tacit understanding, better than any sweet words, shows that Concubine Chen has an unparalleled importance in the emperor's heart!
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In the autumn at Mulan Paddock, the sky is high and clear, and the wilderness is boundless.
The howling west wind swept across the withered yellow grassland, raising fine golden dust.
After about ten days of tiring journey, the winding procession finally arrived at the designated place of stay at sunset.
Waves of withered yellow grass undulated in the twilight, extending all the way to the iron-gray outlines of the mountains on the horizon.
The huge royal tent stands out in this vast expanse.
The imperial guards spread out like a black tide, their horses' hooves crushing the dry grass, and the clanging of armor was particularly clear in the open field.
They were centered around the emperor's huge bright yellow tent, guarding the four directions like a rock.
Afterwards, the eunuchs and palace maids quickly became busy, setting up the tents in an orderly manner according to the already-determined regulations and the rank of the people.
The tent closest to the imperial tent was naturally the tent of Concubine Chen. Although its layout was slightly inferior to that of the imperial tent, it was far superior to that of other concubines.