Fengming Chen Palace

Chapter 398 Waiting for you at last

When Concubine Lu came back from the small kitchen, the Eldest Princess had already woken up. Under the care of her wet nurse, she had changed her clothes and washed herself properly.

"Hui'er, are you hungry? Madam Lu ordered someone to prepare something you like to eat, and you will be able to eat it in a while." Seeing that the eldest princess was tidying up, Concubine Lu reached out to hold her hand, and spoke in a gentle tone.

There was still a little panic in the eyes of the eldest princess, and there was also anxiety in the expression on her face. Concubine Lu understood that what happened yesterday frightened her.

It's no wonder, the eldest princess is still young after all, and she used to live in a very simple environment, but if something like that happened suddenly, anyone would be afraid.

"Hui'er, don't be afraid, with Madam Lu here, Madam Lu will protect you." Concubine Lu's voice became softer as she held the eldest princess's hand and conveyed the warmth in her palm to her.

The eldest princess nodded, although there was still fear in her eyes, the uneasiness on her face faded a little.

For some reason, she always felt a sense of intimacy when facing this Lady Lu, but she didn't seem to have seen her much.

Probably, it's because her voice is very gentle, and her body smells good, too.

The breakfast was ready, Concubine Lu took the eldest princess to eat breakfast together.

At this time, in the room where Concubine Zhang Shu was imprisoned, there were continuous roars. She wanted to get out, but she couldn't get out at all.

From last night to now, she has basically never stopped, even now that her voice is hoarse, she refuses to shut up for a while.

The guard outside was expressionless, as if he didn't hear the voice in the room.

It is true that Concubine Zhang Shu is very noisy, but right now, there is no food or water in the house, even if she continues to quarrel, it won't last long, so the hidden guards don't care.

About another hour passed, and the voice in the room finally quieted down.

Concubine Zhang Shu sat on the ground with despair on her face. She didn't expect that she would be discovered, nor did she expect that someone would watch her.

It seems that my identity has been exposed long ago, I'm afraid the emperor has already known about the itinerary.

This time, not only himself was the one who was going to end, the Sixth Prince Xuanyuan Qi also had a bad end.

The Empress Dowager calculated all her life, but she probably never thought that in the end, her son would die in the Emperor's calculations.

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In Shen's mansion, Su Qingning was having a meal, perhaps because she was pregnant, she was much sleepier than before.

"Master, there is news from the palace." Hongxiu came in from outside the house and saluted her.

"Say." In response, Su Qingning continued to eat.

The food in Shen's residence was very appetizing, because she got up late, so the Shen family didn't wait for her to eat, but left it alone for her, so that she could eat when she woke up.

"Last night, Concubine Zhang Shu took the eldest princess out of the palace, but was intercepted by the hidden guards. Now the eldest princess is with Concubine Lu, and Concubine Zhang Shu is being detained for the time being." All the news she received was reported to Su Qingning, and Hongxiu looked at her master. .

"Concubine Zhang Shu left the palace? How did she get out?" Looking at Hongxiu, Su Qingning was a little surprised.

After all, it is the imperial palace, and it is heavily guarded, so how could it be possible to get out easily?
"My servant heard that Concubine Zhang Shu left through a secret passage." Knowing that the master would ask, Hongxiu deliberately asked all the questions.

"Secret way? That's right. After all, she is the Queen Mother's secret agent. It's normal to know something we don't." Nodding, Su Qingning continued to eat.

"At first, I thought about staying at my uncle's house for a few more days. If I look at it this way, I still have to go back to the palace. Well, let's go back to the palace tomorrow."

When something like this happened, since she was in the capital, she naturally had to go back to the palace. Although there was Concubine Lu in the palace, Concubine Lu couldn't decide how to deal with some things.

She said so, Hongxiu responded, when she returned to the palace yesterday, she had already told Hongjin that the Yuxiu Palace had been tidied up, as long as the master returned, he could live in anytime.

After dinner, Su Qingning went to Shen Li's courtyard, knowing that she was going back to the palace tomorrow, Shen Li was full of reluctance.

"If my aunt misses me, she can go to the palace to see me. It's not like she won't be able to see me." With a smile, Su Qingning comforted Mrs. Shen and Li.

Shen Lishi understands that as a noble concubine, she has to deal with some things herself, even if she is reluctant, she has to be willing.

Knowing that Su Qingning was in Shen Li's yard, Su Shi and Yue Ling also came together, they were chatting, and the children were playing and making noise, which was quite fun.

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"Your Majesty, there has been no movement from the rebel army these days, I'm afraid they can't hold back anymore, why don't you go in?" On the bow, a guard spoke, persuading the emperor.

In the past few days, Xuanyuan Qi has been silent, which made many people feel uneasy.

It stands to reason that he should show up, after all, if he doesn't show up, they will be going ashore soon.

"It doesn't matter. Only by standing outside can they see me more clearly. If they don't see me, how can they attack?"

Emperor Chen didn't care, there were not only Xuanyuanqi's people on this waterway, but also his own people.

As long as Xuanyuanqi made a move, his own people would definitely do the same.

Emperor Chen reckoned that in the past few days, Xuanyuanqi's patience should have been exhausted, and perhaps today, he will make a move.

The emperor said so, the guards knew it, and it was useless to persuade him. He wanted to say something else, but suddenly he felt a creepy feeling.

"Be careful, Your Majesty." He quickly grabbed the Emperor's arm and pulled it aside.

In an instant, a cold arrow was inserted / at the place where the emperor was standing just now.

"There are assassins, escort!" Shouting loudly, the guards stood in front of the emperor and looked forward warily.

Following his shout, quite a few arrows shot at their ships from all directions.

Some directly inserted/on the ship, and some directly shot/pierced the body of the guard.

Soon, there were ships surrounded from all directions, it was Xuanyuanqi's fleet, and he finally appeared.

From the time when the emperor's fleet entered the waterway, Xuanyuanqi had been sending people to watch over him. He kept holding back, wanting to wait until the emperor's fleet reached the middle of the water before attacking.

In this way, even if he wanted to escape, it would not be easy, because no matter where he went, it would take a long time, and this time was enough for him to send people to kill those who escaped.

Waiting and looking forward, finally, Emperor Chen's team entered the ideal place, Xuanyuanqi was no longer willing to wait, so he ordered people to prepare bows and arrows.

The very first arrow was shot by him himself, but unfortunately, he didn't hit it, which made him a little regretful.

Seeing the continuous appearance of ships, a smile flashed across Emperor Chen's lips very quickly. Just like Xuanyuanqi, he was also waiting for their appearance.

Seeing those ships surrounding his fleet, he didn't panic at all.

It is said that the praying mantis catches the cicada and the oriole is behind, and until the last moment, who knows who is the praying mantis and who is the oriole?
(End of this chapter)