My wife has a secret

Chapter 95 Bad Woman

Li Jin'er bit her thin lips lightly. Her rouge-painted lips had a charming beauty in the dark light.

The girl's eyes were lively and extremely beautiful and moving.

"Sister Gongsun, come to think of it... we are old acquaintances. When Jin'er was brought back to the capital by the Queen Mother, you were the only one who was willing to pay attention to her."

Li Jiner's words evoked Empress Gongsun's long-forgotten memories.

The little emperor and Li Jin'er were both illegitimate children that Empress Dowager Xu found after the death of the previous emperor.

However, because the two had never received any education in the imperial family when they were young, they were neglected and looked down upon when they returned.

At that time, no one could have imagined that they would be able to rely on the support of Empress Dowager Xu and stand out among the many successors.

However, Li Jin'er's behavior became more and more excessive later on. Even after gaining the favor of the empress dowager, she openly held an extravagant banquet in the princess's mansion that was against human ethics, absurd and evil.

That's why he cut off contact with Li Jin'er and drifted away from the Princess's Mansion.

"Jin'er, back then..."

Empress Gongsun wanted to use their friendship to plead for mercy, because she heard that the guilty women who fell into the cave in the princess's mansion were treated like animals and had no human rights at all.

She could accept the failure of the coup and the outcome of death, but she could never accept such a tragic ending.

The Gongsun clan is also a famous Heluo clan, and she has even ascended to the throne of queen. How could she become their plaything?

"Sister Gongsun, Jin'er is very grateful to you, but..."

Li Jiner stood up with her legs crossed, pouting her lips. Her face was full of sadness and helplessness, revealing a pitiful expression.

But she changed the subject and said something dangerous in her sweet girlish voice.

"But teaching my sister is the task that the Queen Mother has given to Jin'er. If Jin'er can't do it well... woohoo, Jin'er will be locked in a cage by the others and will have to wag her tail and beg for mercy."

Empress Gongsun's breathing stopped. She could see a smile hidden deep in Li Jin'er's big, watery eyes.

It was a playful smile, the look a hunter gives his prey.

She had no intention of letting herself go. She was just deliberately giving herself hope and then crushing it with her own hands.

"Li Jin'er, you're crazy!"

"Ding Dong."

When Empress Gongsun lost her mind and started cursing, Li Jin'er, who had anticipated her reaction, smiled shyly and threw away the gold-rimmed dagger on her sleeve.

The sharp dagger flashing with cold light clanged around Empress Gongsun, interrupting her impatience.

The latter was slightly stunned when he saw this scene.

She didn't know what this crazy girl was thinking, nor did she know whether she should lose her temper.

"Sister Gongsun, if you don't want to give in, then use it to commit suicide...Jin'er will give you a quick death."

Li Jiner blinked and changed her voice again.

The corners of her lips were slightly upturned, revealing a charming curve that was inconsistent with her age.

"But Sister Gongsun, the knife pierced into the flesh... It hurts so much. Sister is the noble queen, and you have been raised in the deep palace since you were a child. Have you ever been injured so badly?"

Empress Gongsun was angered by Li Jin'er's words, but when she picked up the dagger, she was horrified to find that she really couldn't bring herself to do it, just as Li Jin'er said.

The sharp blade only pierced her neck a little, and the shallow wound caused her unbearable pain.

"Giggle..."

Looking at Empress Gongsun's performance, the young girl laughed out loud with sneer and complacency in her eyes.

Her body trembled slightly, and she put on a smile as bright as spring, and said in a voice as sweet as a silver bell: "Sister, why do you have to embarrass yourself?"

With a loud bang, Li Jin'er picked up the teacup beside the stone base and threw it on the ground in front of her, letting the high-quality porcelain break into pieces.

"It's okay, Jin'er can help me choose... I knelt on the ground and crawled towards Jin'er step by step."

Li Jiner's sweet smile became distorted and terrifying. Even though she had a harmless, pure and beautiful appearance, her current state was still chilling.

Inside the stone chamber, the sound of Empress Gongsun's resistance could no longer be heard; only Li Jin'er's voice echoed in the space.

"Sister is so good. She is willing to do anything to survive... She is such a good dog."

……

The next day, when Xu Qing woke up, it was already noon.

Although he was a little late, fortunately it was not too late now and there was enough time for him to leave the palace and visit the Shen Mansion.

"Little Lord."

As soon as Xu Qing opened the door, he ran into Lianhuajun waiting outside with his back straight and his posture neat.

He subconsciously looked back and after confirming that this was not the Queen Mother's bedroom, he asked, "Lord Lianhua, are you standing here? Do you have anything to say?"

"Your Majesty, considering that your personal maidservant did not come with you, has specially ordered me to take care of your daily life and arrange your daily schedule."

Xu Qing moved his ears, thinking that he might have heard it wrongly.

Lianhua Jun was a very famous lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Xu and also served as a messenger.

Right now is a critical time for the reconstruction of the capital city and the Queen Mother to communicate with others. Why would she push Lianhua Jun to serve as a slave?

It seems that this aunt's favor towards me is indeed extraordinary.

"I want to go to the Shen Mansion today."

"I'm afraid not today."

As soon as Xu Qing put forward his idea, Lianhua Jun refuted it.

The other party's face was calm, and he said in a calm voice: "The Shen family has issued a curfew, and the areas outside the central city of the capital are still being cleared. The young master should put his own safety first."

For Lianhua Jun, at this moment, no one's life is more important than Xu Qing.

After staying with the Queen Mother for so long, the only time I saw her really angry was because of the man in front of her.

"How many districts are there within the middle city?"

Xu Qing originally wanted to ask about the market and then go back to his room to check the residences of his wives and concubines, but Lianhua Jun obviously understood what he meant and replied slowly: "Wangyue Tower and the Princess's Mansion are both within the Central City."

Lian Huajun spoke in a calm and indifferent tone, and continued, "Although the Nie Mansion is also near the Central City Line, because of the previous incident with the County Prince, many students from the Imperial College have stood up for him. The Queen is investigating the matter thoroughly, so it is not easy to get close."

After listening to what Lianhua Jun said, Xu Qing realized that there were only a limited number of places he could go today.

Last night's chaos in the capital had just ended. Even though he was concerned about the condition of the first and third wives, it would not be a good idea for him to rush to their homes at this time.

As for the princess's mansion, Xu Qing didn't want to go there even more.

I've heard that Li Jin'er is a hot-tempered person who behaves arrogantly and domineeringly. Why would she go to that kind of place and make herself uncomfortable?

"Is Moon-Watching Tower the legendary largest red building in the capital?"

"Yes." Lianhua Jun's answer was concise and clear.

"You mentioned it on purpose, could it be that Qin Shuying is staying in there?"

"Young Master is smart. Your fourth wife, Qin Shuying, is indeed staying in the building."

Xu Qing had had a premonition before, and now that his thoughts were confirmed, he decided to go to Wangyue Tower to meet the fourth roommate.

Although his aunt had told him in person that Qin Shuying was a master of kendo, Xu Qing still wanted to verify it with his own eyes and confirm what this girl was thinking.

After Lianhua Jun received the order and went out, he came back with a carriage after a while.

The guards around the carriage were all wearing the armor of the imperial guards and equipped with gold-rimmed swords.

In the entire capital, only the imperial guards could own this outfit.

Xu Qing was no longer surprised by this kind of treatment. After getting on the carriage, Lianhua Jun personally drove for him.

The carriage slowly drove out of the palace gate and headed towards the direction where Xu Qing had been imprisoned before.

Due to the martial law in the city, the gates of the various towns and markets along the way were all closed, and they were filled with soldiers with guns and armor.

Therefore, the entire huge street was empty. Apart from Xu Qing's carriage, which was surrounded by the imperial guards, there were no pedestrians or other vehicles to be seen.

The wide place that could accommodate five carriages side by side has now become an avenue that belongs exclusively to Xu Qing.

Although majestic, he also looks lonely.

……

When they were near the market town of Wangyue Tower, the soldiers guarding the gate wanted to ask them for pass certificates and travel documents, but they were suddenly pulled behind them by their colleagues.

Then, this group of people knelt down and worshipped at the same time, and the gate was opened wide to Xu Qing.

"So exaggerated?"

Xu Qing remembered that when he got on the bus, he paid attention to the decoration and appearance of the bus.

Although it is quite exquisite, it is obviously not the vehicle for the emperor and empress. How could it enjoy such great privileges?
When he lifted the curtain and saw the jade pendant held high in one hand by Lianhua Jun, he understood everything.

"Is this my aunt's stuff?"

"This item is a jade with dragon and phoenix, which was given to the queen by the late emperor when she first ascended the throne. It symbolizes the combination of dragon and phoenix, and the happiness of the whole family."

Lianhua Jun did not put the jade pendant away, but turned around and held his hands above his head, allowing Xu Qing to admire it.

"Everyone knows that this is the Queen's item, so when it is shown, it is as if the Queen herself is here,"

"No wonder."

Xu Qing commented that the jade was very beautiful and prepared to retreat back into the carriage.

But who would have thought that Lord Lianhua would raise the jade pendant forward, motioning Xu Qing to take it.

"Young Master, you can take this jade. It will be easier for you to get around in the capital."

"I can't afford such a valuable thing."

Xu Qing joked half-jokingly. After all, if this thing was lost, it would definitely be a big trouble.

"Young Master, don't worry. If this jade pendant falls into the hands of others, Chengxuanfang will definitely get the news and notify all provinces and ministries... and you will also need something to keep with you to show your noble status as the young master of the Xu family."

Xu Qing saw that Lianhua Jun didn't move for a long time. It seemed that he had received orders from his aunt and insisted on giving the jade pendant to him.

So he stood up, took it, and played with it in his hand for a while.

The legendary dragon and phoenix jade is of excellent quality, warm and smooth, and it can be seen that the workmanship and material selection have been achieved to the extreme.

Judging from this jade pendant alone, the late emperor must have been good to my aunt and truly liked her, which is why he gave her such a precious gift.

While Xu Qing was distracted, the carriage had already arrived at the gate of Wangyue Tower.

When Lianhua Jun was about to get off the car, he reminded Xu Qing: "Young Master, don't forget your current status. The Queen Mother once specifically told you... Even if you burn down the entire Wangyue Tower, it all depends on whether you are happy or not."

Xu Qing had a subtle feeling at this moment. For some reason, he suddenly thought of the beacon fire incident in his previous life.

But he still agreed, got off the carriage, and admired the Moon-Watching Tower.

The rumored Moon-Watching Tower is indeed different from the Zuiyuan Pavilion and Hongluan Pavilion in Suzhou. The walls on both sides are endless, which is enough to show that the Moon-Watching Tower is not just a single building, but a series of attics.

The only thing that puzzled Xu Qing was why the Wangyue Tower, the largest and most conspicuous building, was burned like charcoal?
"You don't have to follow."

Xu Qing turned around and stopped Lianhua Jun, then walked through the door alone.

As soon as I entered the gate, I saw a middle-aged woman with a bun on her head and a orchid hairpin waiting there.

There was a group of people following behind the other person. Judging from their clothes, which were rather monotonous in color and style, they should be the maids in charge of Wangyue Tower, not prostitutes in the courtyard.

"I have been waiting for you for a long time, sir."

In the Wangyue Tower, the leader was naturally the middle-aged Madam Wu.

But she, who had received thousands of dignitaries, had a heart beating wildly at this moment.

Because she had just received a sudden notification that a distinguished guest was coming to visit her, she had no idea about the origin of the unfamiliar face in front of her.

Wangyue Tower has a huge business, so Nanny Wu has memorized the portraits of all the nobles. But even so, she was stunned when she saw Xu Qing getting off the car.

This young man's face doesn't look like anyone else in the palace, so why does he have the right to visit Moon Watching Tower?

You know, such a big change happened just yesterday. Prince Kang Yuwen of Dongwan was defeated and fled, and the little emperor died in the Ministry of Revenue in the next market.

The entire capital city was ordered to be under martial law and curfew, and no stalls or vendors were allowed to open their doors and go out on the streets.

In such a harsh environment, there are still young men who can travel under layers of pressure and even go to Wangyue Tower to seek pleasure from prostitutes. This is really unheard of and unseen.

All signs indicate that the man in front of him has extremely powerful backers and can act arrogantly in the capital.

"Sir, I am the owner of Wangyue Tower. People call me Aunt Wu... I wonder if you want to listen to music or watch a dance when you visit Wangyue Tower today?"

Nanny Wu didn't dare to neglect Xu Qing, but she also had some extravagant hopes in her heart.

If they can serve this young master well and establish a good relationship with him, can Wangyue Tower eliminate the previous negative influence under his protection?

The main building of Wangyue Tower was set on fire by Qin Shuying. Later, the Chief Justice of Dali Temple went to the scene to inspect and moved away the bodies of the children of powerful people.

Now everyone says that the place is haunted and no one dares to go there.

This incident will definitely affect the future business of Wangyue Tower, and may even ruin her years of hard work.

"I want all of them. Arrange a good room for me and send the most famous courtesan in the building to receive me."

Xu Qing originally wanted to go find Qin Shuying directly, but since he was already here, why not take this opportunity to relieve the pressure?

Since I can’t go anywhere else today, I might as well experience the legendary Moon-Watching Tower.

(End of this chapter)