si-mexico Chapter 524: Secret Meeting in the Palace
Chapter 524: Secret Meeting in the Palace
"Besides, when the old witch came out, she didn't bring anyone with her except Nanny An. She is such a fearful person, do you think this is normal?"
After listening to Ji Yuntang's analysis, Hua Feixue also felt that there was something abnormal.
He suddenly had an idea and said in surprise: "Do you think the old witch and the imperial teacher are having an affair?"
"The late emperor died early, and the old witch has no man by her side. A woman as ambitious as her will definitely not be willing to be lonely and want to find a man to have a child. So her child is not born with the national teacher, right?"
Ji Yuntang: "..."
The corners of her mouth twitched. She had to admit that Hua Feixue was very smart when her mind was sharp.
After all, when Nanny An asked Empress Dowager Yuan whether she wanted to go to the Imperial Master, Ji Yuntang also had such doubts.
However, she was only guessing and could not provide any substantial evidence, nor could she answer his questions.
The more Hua Feixue thought about it, the more she felt that her analysis made sense.
He continued, "Before I left the palace of Western Shu, I had never heard of a national master. Western Shu has always been a country of peace and prosperity, and the emperors of all dynasties have never thought of inviting a national master back to serve them."
"But as soon as this prince left, the old witch couldn't wait to invite a national teacher back from outside. How could there be such a coincidence in the world?"
"Not to mention, we heard from the people outside the other day that this state teacher is loyal to the old witch and takes care of her in every possible way. He personally helps to solve any problems that the old witch can't handle. The old witch even built a Baohua Palace for him and forbade anyone to disturb him."
"But as far as I know, a normal imperial teacher should only be in charge of fortune-telling and observing celestial phenomena. How could he possibly interfere in government affairs?"
"Besides, the old witch is a person who is suspicious all the time. She doesn't even trust the people around her. How can she trust an old Taoist priest who came down from Mount Taibai and pretends to be a ghost?"
"This prince feels that there is definitely something wrong here."
It was rare for Ji Yuntang to hear him say so many words in one breath. She agreed from the bottom of her heart: "I also think there is something wrong with them two."
"So what are we waiting for? Why don't we catch up with the old witch and see what she is doing at the Imperial Master's place?"
"Wouldn't it be great if we could get some evidence against them?"
Hua Feixue and Ji Yuntang looked at each other, and they hit it off immediately. After settling Emperor Chu, they quickly rushed out of the secret room.
At that time, Emperor Chu had not yet woken up, and Empress Dowager Yuan had just walked up the stairs.
As soon as she came up, she turned the ink table and prepared to close the entrance to the passage.
In a flash, Ji Yuntang rushed out from the passage at the last moment before it was closed.
As soon as she stood firm, she heard Empress Dowager Yuan tell Nanny An: "Pass on my order. From tomorrow on, there is no need to send food to the people inside!"
Nanny An was stunned and asked cautiously: "Empress Dowager, what do you mean?"
Empress Dowager Yuan said coldly: "He is no longer of any use to me."
In short, the goal was to starve Emperor Chu to death.
Nanny An didn't dare to ask more questions, and could only say silently, "I obey your command."
Hua Feixue was so angry that she cursed madly: "The old witch is so shameless. She imprisoned my father in the basement and cut his tendons, but she even wanted to starve him to death. Why doesn't she just die herself!?"
No matter how much she cursed, Hua Feixue knew that Emperor Chu would not die within three days.
Before they came out, Ji Yuntang had already anticipated this outcome, so she not only gave Emperor Chu the life-saving Guyuan Pill, but also left him some food and clean water.
As long as Emperor Chu wakes up and turns his head slightly, he can get the food.
Hua Feixue himself knew very well that as long as Ji Yuntang could get the key to the chain, and they rescued Emperor Chu within three days, his life would be safe.
On the contrary, if Empress Dowager Yuan did not arrange for anyone to go in and bring water and food to Emperor Chu, he would be safer.
Nanny An held a lantern and supported Empress Dowager Yuan as they walked outside. The two of them arrived at the entrance of Baohua Hall.
This place is different from the previous Chongming Hall. Although it is also very quiet and remote, just looking at the white jade exterior will give people a feeling of low-key luxury.
Rather than saying it is a palace, it would be more accurate to say that this is a pagoda built of white jade.
The tower is divided into three floors, but is used for living, which is the first time to be seen in any of the imperial palaces.
Empress Dowager Yuan ordered Nanny An, "Stay here and don't let anyone get close to the entrance of Baohua Palace. I have something important to discuss with the Imperial Master."
Nanny An had done this kind of thing many times, so she knew it, so she immediately said respectfully: "Don't worry, Queen Mother, I will guard the door carefully and not let anyone disturb your conversation with the Imperial Master."
Seeing this, Hua Feixue rubbed her hands excitedly and said, "She's in, she's in. The old witch has gone in, let's sneak in too!"
Ji Yuntang rolled his eyes at him, not knowing why Hua Feixue was so excited.
She always felt that this "communication" was not serious.
But in order to get more evidence against Empress Dowager Yuan, Ji Yuntang still took Hua Feixue and sneaked into Baohua Palace.
As soon as they entered, they were stunned!
I saw that the inside was even more luxurious than the outside. A huge golden dragon hovered on the roof, almost occupying the entire space. It looked majestic and lifelike.
The walls of the hall were painted with pepper, the floor was paved with white jade, and the curtains were made of pearls. The surrounding walls were inlaid with sixteen luminous pearls as big as heads, which illuminated the hall as bright as day.
In the middle, there is a huge tortoise shell, as well as a fortune-telling ruler and copper coins, and on the table are some drawn yellow talismans.
Hua Feixue looked around the palace, not knowing whether he was jealous or angry. He beat his chest and said:
"This, this, this, if you say that this Imperial Master is not a gigolo kept by an old witch, this prince will not believe a single word of it."
"I have lived in the palace for so many years, and I have never seen her be so generous to anyone. Even the bedroom where the previous emperor lived was not half as luxurious as this Baohua Palace."
"Could it be that the old witch moved the national treasury to build the Baohua Palace for the national master?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a middle-aged man in a purple Taoist robe walking down the stairs from the second floor.
The man had a handsome face, a tall stature, and walked with a steady pace.
As soon as he went downstairs, he hugged Empress Dowager Yuan tightly.
Looking at the other person's pale face and red eyes, the Imperial Master asked worriedly: "Cousin, what's wrong with you? Who in the palace made you angry again?"