sbdcsierra Chapter 257: Haunted by a Female Ghost
Chapter 257: Haunted by a Female Ghost
"No, it's not me, it's a silly girl..." Xu Yingying took a deep breath and told Guo Hongyao everything about Yu Xiao.
After Xu Yingying left, Guo Hongyao knelt on the ground, holding a sachet tightly in his hand, and cried inconsolably.
Chuxiu Palace.
At this time, the Imperial Noble Consort was leaning on the chaise longue with her eyes closed, resting. Beside her hands were this year's newly-tributed Rain-Predawn Longjing tea and a plate of fresh fruits. On each side stood a palace maid with a long-fingered fan to help her cool off.
After a while, the imperial concubine's personal maid ran in hurriedly from outside the hall.
"Your Highness, the palace maid who went to investigate has returned."
"Oh?"
The Imperial Concubine suddenly opened her eyes and said, "Let her in."
"The slaves obey."
With the help of her maid, the imperial concubine sat up straight and looked towards the entrance of the hall with a dignified look on her face.
After a while, a palace maid wearing a flying fish costume and a sword on her waist walked in.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine. May Her Majesty live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
The other party bowed to the Imperial Concubine respectfully.
"No need to be so polite. What's the result of the matter I asked you to investigate?" the imperial concubine asked anxiously.
"Your Highness, Mrs. Guo turned against Xu Yingying because she saved her son." The palace maid replied.
"Snapped!"
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Concubine threw the teacup in her hand to the ground. All the palace maids and eunuchs in the hall knelt down at once.
"Please calm down, Your Majesty."
"No wonder Madam Guo and I are divorced. It turns out that this bitch is the one who got in the way."
The imperial concubine's delicate face was distorted and even the maids and eunuchs around her could not bear to watch.
"That's it!"
The Imperial Concubine shook her head helplessly, "Reward, today's events must not be spread."
"As ordered."
……
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
The emperor was sitting on the dragon throne reading memorials when he heard the good news that Cui Jiangke had repelled the bandits from the Western Regions, which made him very happy.
"That's great! This way, our borders will be peaceful and the people can live a peaceful and prosperous life."
The emperor changed his usual serious expression and said, "Come here, tell me that I want to reward the Cui family generously."
"Hahaha, they are indeed the Qinghe Cui family, a family of generals."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Su Shengyuan said excitedly. He was happy for the emperor, for the Cui family, and even more so for the suffering people in the border areas.
It was only half an hour after the imperial edict was issued, but the news that the eldest son of the Cui family was brave and fought well and defeated the Xiyu bandits spread throughout the capital. For a time, the entire Cui family was in the limelight in the capital.
After hearing the news, many dignitaries went to congratulate. After all, making friends with the Cui family would naturally bring benefits without any harm.
General Cui Jiangke can set off for the palace after receiving the imperial edict.
"I, the old servant, congratulate the general. The general's favor is truly unique in our dynasty."
Even the young eunuch who came to read the imperial edict congratulated him repeatedly.
"Father-in-law, you're welcome."
Cui Jiangke naturally did not dare to delay any longer, and immediately arranged for his servants to deliver some silver.
Although these eunuchs may seem insignificant, they are by the emperor's side all year round and can still be of some use at critical moments.
"Then please invite the general to the palace to express your gratitude."
"According to the order."
Cui Jiangke was once again rewarded by the emperor when he entered the palace to express his gratitude.
After coming out of the palace with rewards, the Cui family enjoyed great glory for a while.
"My Lord, some of the gentlemen who are on good terms with you would like to welcome you at the Baihua Tower Baixia Banquet."
Cui Jiangke had just ridden his horse to reply when he received an invitation to a banquet.
"Old housekeeper, please move all these royal gifts into the warehouse. I will attend the banquet right away."
Faced with an appointment with good friends, he naturally would not break the appointment. After all, he had been away for more than half a year since he was born, and he should have a good get-together with everyone after he came back.
"drive!"
Cui Jiangke whipped the horse and it galloped away.
At the same time, due to Cui Jiangyuan, Li Siqi planned to bring Xu Yingying to the banquet as well.
"Yingying, pack up for a while, we're going to the banquet."
"Is this General Cui's welcoming banquet?"
Xu Yingying frowned slightly and looked at Li Siqi with some confusion, "Don't you hate this kind of occasions of drinking and toasting?"
Li Siqi said calmly, "Cui Jiangke is a great general after all, and he has made great contributions this time by repelling the Xiongnu bandits. As the ninth prince, I should go and congratulate him."
Li Siqi paused and continued, "As far as personal matters are concerned, he is Cui Jiangyuan's brother. The Cui family is very popular in the capital right now, so let's just go and join in the fun."
"Okay, in that case, I will go with you."
After a short while, the carriage behind the prince's mansion stopped at the gate. After Li Siqi and Xu Yingying got on the carriage, they headed straight towards Baihua Tower.
"Yingying, all those who attended the banquet today are high-ranking officials from the capital, and many of them want to take advantage of this opportunity to establish a relationship with the Cui family."
"I see."
Xu Yingying lifted the curtain, took a look at the bustling street, and nodded slowly.
In fact, Baihua Tower is not far from the palace. It only took two incense sticks of time for Li Siqi and Xu Yingying to reach their destination.
Li Siqi carefully helped Xu Yingying get off the carriage, and then the couple stepped into Baihua Tower together.
As soon as Xu Yingying stepped over the threshold, she saw from afar a dashing man greeting the guests. From the decorations on him, she could tell that he was a military man.
Xu Yingying couldn't help but ask curiously, "Your Majesty, I guess that person must be General Cui?"
"Exactly."
Xu Yingying looked in the direction of Cui Jiangke's tall figure and unexpectedly discovered that there was a female ghost following him.
It's strange. Cui Jiangke is a warrior and should have the most masculine energy. How could a female ghost dare to follow him?
Xu Yingying frowned slightly, but looked around and didn't say anything.
Although I don’t know what the purpose of this female ghost following Cui Jiangke is?
But after all, if a person with masculine energy is accompanied by a person with strong yin energy, it will inevitably affect his physical health and fortune.
"Your Majesty, please go first. I have some things to take care of here."
Xu Yingying carefully approached Li Siqi and gave him a look without making any expression.
Li Siqi quickly saw Xu Yingying's intention, "Okay, then you should be careful on your own."
"Don't worry."
In order to prevent Xu Yingying's behavior from attracting everyone's attention, Li Siqi deliberately drew everyone's attention to himself.
Li Siqi walked over, picked up a glass of wine and came to Cui Jiangke, "General Cui's contribution this time is truly heroic. This prince offers a toast."
When Cui Jiangke saw that it was Li Siqi, he naturally did not dare to overestimate his status. He immediately took the initiative to pour a glass of wine.
"You are too polite, Ninth Prince. As a military commander, it is my duty to protect my country and my family. It is not worth mentioning. Speaking of this, I would like to thank you for obtaining reinforcements and food for me when I was trapped."