Chapter 294: Assassination of an Emperor

Chapter 294

In the midst of their conversation, Qu Yanran slowly raised her gaze and shyly looked at Xiao Jingheng.

Her furrowed brows revealed a playful and seductive look,

Not to mention Xiao Jingheng, even as a woman, Consort Yao couldn't help but be amazed by her beauty,

After a moment, she cursed inwardly at the enchanting fox-like woman.

However, Xiao Jingheng had a high regard for Qu Yanran,

"You sing this song quite well, one can tell that you have put effort into it."

Qu Yanran blushed and said, "I, a common girl, don't really understand much. It's just a gentle song, and by divine luck, it had the honor of reaching the emperor's ears."

The wind on the lake gradually picked up, and the air became more humid, as if it was about to rain again.

Xiao Jingheng glanced at the dark clouds looming in the sky and casually said to Qu Yanran,

"It looks like it's going to rain, so don't go through the trouble. Stay here tonight."

Qu Yanran's joy overflowed, and she quickly knelt down and kowtowed,

"I thank the Emperor for his grace!"

She was delighted, but Consort Yao, who was watching, felt extremely unhappy.

She had already secured the Emperor's favor for tonight, but it was snatched away by this seductive woman who appeared out of nowhere. Where was her dignity?

She watched as Xiao Jingheng embraced Qu Yanran's slender waist and left with laughter and conversation, feeling even more bitter.

Jiang Deshun noticed her displeasure and smiled as he advised,

"I don't need you to explain these rules to me."

"Yes, yes, I've said too much... I'll take my leave!"

After dismissing Xiao Yinzi, Consort Yao took advantage of the lack of people around and secretly slipped into the cabin.

The luxurious ship's interior was no different from the palace, except for the shimmering waves outside the window, which revealed that it was floating on a lake.

Not far from the dragon bed was a wardrobe, empty inside. Consort Yao stealthily crept into it, like a thief.

She hoped that after Qu Yanran finished serving Xiao Jingheng and was carried away, she could take advantage of Xiao Jingheng's drunkenness and unnoticedly make her way to the dragon bed, fulfilling her own desires.

Before long, Consort Yao heard movement outside the door. She quickly peeked out through the crack in the wardrobe.

She saw Xiao Jingheng entering with Qu Yanran in his arms, laughing and joking. Qu Yanran, with her seductive charm, nestled in Xiao Jingheng's embrace and shamelessly whispered words that had no sense of propriety, making the intoxicated Xiao Jingheng happy.

The two of them intertwined until they reached the dragon bed. Qu Yanran even provocatively covered a piece of bright red silk in front of Xiao Jingheng's eyes, displaying her sensuality.

Consort Yao's heart burned with jealousy. She initially wanted to turn her head away and not trouble herself, but in that moment, as she averted her gaze, she caught a glimpse of something shiny from Qu Yanran's wrist.

She looked closer and was shocked to see Qu Yanran pulling out a dagger from her sleeve!

Consort Yao was astonished and didn't care about her own dignity. She hastily pushed open the wardrobe and shouted at the infatuated Xiao Jingheng,

"Your Majesty, be careful!"

But at this moment, the warning came too late.

Just as Xiao Jingheng tore off the silk cloth and opened his eyes in astonishment,

Qu Yanran had already raised the dagger high and ruthlessly stabbed it towards Xiao Jingheng's chest.

"You treacherous emperor! Pay with your life!"