C25

In the blink of an eye, the end of April had arrived. The southern region of Hong Huang Kingdom began to enter a continuous rainy season. It was clearly a sunny day, but suddenly there were clouds piled up. A quick and torrential rain often came, catching the pedestrians off guard and causing them to dodge. The smell of wet earth, the fragrance of budding neon, the streets and alleys shrouded in silver sheets of rain, the air cold and wet, the frogs in the grass excited, the rain hitting the new leaves like pearls round and shiny, jingling — it slid down the bent handle of the grass and into the soft earth.

The Hong Huang Kingdom Capital, Qin Creek. The heavily guarded and solemn imperial city was like a crimson red fire bird lying on the ground.

The Royal Capital was separated from the homes of the common citizens by three thick layers of gates. At this moment, the citizens of Qin Creek had no idea that the Royal Palace was abnormally bustling with noise and excitement.

An hour ago, the torrential rain had drenched the entire palace with rain. The moment the rain stopped, an angry command came from the Emperor Xun's chambers — Everyone put down their work and immediately search for a long-haired woman in a white dress who was running barefoot.

The court members who were in charge of their respective duties all looked at each other in dismay upon hearing this sudden imperial edict. The rarely seen anger of the Emperor Xun caused everyone to not dare to be slow in the slightest. They all threw away the items in their hands and rushed out of the workshop.

Eunuch Li who had just came back from Emperor Xun to protect his head had one hand on his fat waist to make a teapot, while the other hand had his hands on orchid fingers to point at the servant who was looking for his fruitless report.

He cursed. 'I'm really raising you useless bastards for free!' None of them had eyes?! You can't even find a light girl? Useless! The people in the audience shrunk their heads, each of them trembling in fear as they were scolded.

Eunuch Li paced back and forth anxiously, both hands on his stomach. When he thought of the orders the emperor had given him, he could only sigh with a worried face.

Eunuch Li thought, it's rare for the emperor to have the intention to choose an imperial concubine, and even personally give this newly promoted Empress to him. If I get the Empress's favor, isn't that the best opportunity for me to rise to the rank of official and make a fortune?

The Emperor Xun is famous for his deep love for the Empress Cha. Everyone in the world knows that in his imperial harem, only the Empress Cha is the main palace mistress. Since the empress passed away due to illness fifteen years ago, dozens of palaces of various sizes that were built for the empress were all laid down in the imperial harem. This unknown little girl not only climbed onto the dragon bed to obtain a Holy Pet, she even directly received the title of Consort Xiao from an ordinary Palace Maid …

Eunuch Li twirled his moustache and the more he thought about it, the more pleased he became. The little abacus in his heart crackled and his shifty eyes narrowed. He had snuck into the palace over the years and had a sharp eye. If he placed all his attention on this new madame, he might one day become rich.

Eunuch Li, I heard that the Emperor handed over his new concubine to you to take care of?

A familiar voice that was neither too salty nor too light greeted him, breaking through Eunuch Li's endless fantasies.

Eunuch Li snorted in disdain and turned around. He rubbed his hands and beamed. What kind of wind brought you, a busy man, here! Our (zá) family has not known each other for a long time, please forgive us Steward Feng, please come in, please come in.

A pair of spotlessly clean white boots came into the hall. Behind the owner of the shoes were two rows of expressionless attendants, lined up in a row.

The man who was called Steward Feng wore a tall black hat with woolen fur, and a pair of sharp and calm eagle-eyes were revealed from under the hat's brim. He was not tall, and his build was lean and lean.

The man took off his black gloves and bowed to Eunuch Li. Eunuch Li was very polite and humble, but when he heard that the Emperor had taken up his first post as an imperial concubine after fifteen years, he was shocked and asked the eunuch for more details.

Eunuch Li's face, which was fat to the point where his facial features were squeezed together, immediately revealed a surprised look. But we heard that Consort Xiao was previously a small Palace Maid in the Steward Feng's Inner Palace's income, in terms of deep knowledge, shouldn't Steward Feng be clearer than us?

Steward Feng was startled for a moment, then recovered his usual expression. He lowered his head, and spoke with a humble tone, not recognizing the Phoenix Roar's body.

Eunuch Li saw that Steward Feng, who was usually more favored than him by the emperor, was now bowing his head in a polite manner. He was extremely pleased with himself and quickly extended his arm to help Steward Feng take a seat. Sigh, Consort Xiao is lively and is playing hide and seek with everyone! No one knew where she had hidden them … I didn't have time to look at the figure. She didn't forget to secretly laugh and ridicule her after speaking. Who knows, the Empress might even be hoping that the Emperor would personally look for her!

The Steward Feng understood and nodded, so that was it. Since the Empress was not present, it would be inconvenient for this humble servant to disturb the eunuch any longer. This humble servant shall take his leave first.

Eunuch Li was still smiling, he bowed and bowed, escorting Steward Feng all the way to the door. Yes yes, yes, the Steward Feng is busy with all kinds of daily affairs, it was our understanding! That... Steward Feng, please wait until after you have settled in the Qingling Palace, then personally pay a visit.

Of course, if there's a chance to meet the Empress in our family, we'll definitely mention it in front of the Empress for the steward.

The Steward Feng cupped his hands together, then this lowly official will have to trouble Eunuch to speak a few more good words in front of the Empress.

On the way back to the Residence of Internal Affairs, the soldier accompanying him asked the Steward Feng in confusion. Master, since I have already succeeded in asking for Elder Li's help, it looks like the meeting with the subordinate of the Consort Xiao is just around the corner. Why is Lord still so preoccupied?

The man with the thin white lips who was walking at the front had his face darkened when he heard it. He narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that he had inadvertently said something after a long while.

I just don't understand why the Empress lied.

The Consort Xiao lied?! Lord... You mean...

The Steward Feng was expressionless. His hooked sleeves, and his fingertips gently caressed a jade colored accessory on his waist that was shaped like a leopard with a fish tail. He then continued to lead his followers forward with steady steps, calmly saying as he walked: "Two months ago, Sixth Princess Prince Xing Ning had sent a letter asking me to transfer her, the servant girl I had been serving for fifteen years, to Fifth Princess Li Suren's residence.

However, due to the impending marriage between Princess Li and General Zuo Timing, Princess Li left the palace to go to the general's mansion to prepare for the wedding. Since she wasn't able to return in time, the matter was delayed.

On the night that Consort Xiao appeared in Emperor Xun's chambers, the servants, Little Man, disappeared in the Inner Palace. This morning, after we went to the empress's jade crown palace, we found a headless female corpse by the pool. It was the missing servant girl, Little Man, who had come to report that her body was naked, her chest hollowed out, and her heart missing.

Steward Feng pursed his lips, his eyes as cold as ice. There were rumors that the Consort Xiao and the Emperor met at Jade Crown Palace, and the Empress was also wearing ordinary Palace Maid clothing at that time. I just feel that this matter is extremely strange, if the Consort Xiao is really like the heavens, why did she lie and say that she is a Palace Maid from the Internal Affairs Bureau?

I will pursue this matter. The man stopped in his tracks and turned around. A pair of bare hands tightly held onto the hilt of his black iron sword as he faced the silent and clear crowd, each word sonorous.

If the truth is as I thought, Consort Xiao killing Little Man, taking her clothes, pretending to be her and sneaking into the palace, with the aim of getting close to the emperor to bewitch her master … No matter what, I, Feng, will expose her in front of the Emperor.

No matter how much the Emperor favors her, unless I, Feng, was ungrateful, I would never recognize her as an imperial concubine.

Steward Feng closed his eyes, his fingertips touching the Icy-Icy Jade Pendant of the Fish Tail Panther, and when he opened his eyes again, blood surged out of his eyes.

Killing to pay with one's life, using a tooth to a tooth, this was a matter of course. It would be unforgivable to let the murderer take power without killing him. I swear to you today that I will take revenge for the grievances I felt when I was alive.

"Clink ~ ~ ~"

The jade accessories swayed with the wind. The two silk ribbons of feathers that covered his waist vaguely revealed his complete outline. At the bottom of the fish tail, there was a line of elegant words engraved on it.

"The Peach Blossom meets March, Feng Monarch's life is over."