Dai Chan turned back looking at the maids dismissing them. After they had left, Dai Chan looked at Xing Ming and the consort that were in bed. Funny enough, not even a part of her had been jealous or angry. Han Ying was right. The only reason why Xing Ming was interested in her was because she wasn't the empress. And she wasn't obviously interested in the position either. If being a Noble Consort would help her get her mission done faster, she was more than happy to remain a Consort.Few minutes later, all four of them sat down to breakfast. The entire table was silent as they ate making Dai Chan wonder what was running through Xing Ming's mind. Xing Ming was a geye complicated person. His mind was always hard to read.Your Majesty, I am full. I just came to deliver your nourishing soup as I always did. I didn't expect that Consort Bao would still be here.” Dai Chan said bowing her head before attempting to leave..“Consort Bao, leave." Dai Chan heard Xing Ming say making her smile.
Dai Chan's maids saw their mistress get on her knees to beg the Empress Dowager and they were surprised. This had been the first time they had seen her kneel down after the death of Madam Dai since they had a come from the brothel. “Noble Consort." One of the maids said feeling sorry for Dai Chan. Dai Chan was begging the Empress Dowager not to send her sister far away. Something that she had never done since she arrived at the palace. The life of a prostitute was very hard. Having grown in the brothel, she had seen the way their kind was treated. She vowed never to beg anyone. To plead for mercy. “What is this? Are you trying to make me look bad? Where is your fighting spirit? I thought that you would never beg.” The Empress Dowager said. “I am. Queen Mother, please don't send my sister far away." Dai Chan said with tears in her eyes. “ Fine. I am very magnanimous. I will let this go this time. As long as you know your place." The Empress Dowager said. " I do. I will never over
The Empress Dowager's personal maid screamed on the top of her voice after seeing that there was something wrong with the Empress Dowager. “Help! Anyone!" The Empress Dowager's personal maid screamed. Few minutes later, everyone was gathered. The emperor and the empress immediately went to the Empress Dowager's palace after hearing what had happened. While Xing Ming and Han Ying were focused on watching the Empress Dowager, the rest concubines were already crying and sobbing. “Why are you crying? The Empress Dowager isn't dead yet!” Han Ying scolded the concubines. Ming looked at the royal physician that was examining his mother watching his expression. He was already familiar with the physicians. Unlike other physicians that showed the condition of their patient on their faces, the royal physicians did the opposite. When the person was dying, the royal physicians would remain quiet and put on an expressionless face. This was because they knew that their heads could roll at any m
Xing Ming clenched his fist as he heard what his uncle had said. There were many people around so he couldn't punch his uncle as he wanted. Nor could he reveal the true reason why they had always fought. “You brought him here? Under whose orders? I know your the prime minister but don't you think you are overstepping your boundaries?" Xing Ming asked. " I was able to find out how they poisoned the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty.” Xing Ming heard the head of crime department say. “You have? What's the method?” Xing Ming asked turning to look at the the head of the crime department. “Through hypnosis, Your Majesty. I also thought it was hard to believe but, what he is saying might make sense." Han Ying said. " You were able to identify the method. And the poison? Do you know what poison it is?” Xing Ming asked. “Not yet. It will have to take some time. Because she was asleep when she digested the poison, it's taking a longer time to digest.” The head of the crime department said.
Just as they were talking, the maids passed by gossiping. “The Empress Dowager has woken up!” Wu Huan heard one of the maids say. “She has woken up? Thank heavens.” The other maid said as she left. Wu Huan and his friends sighed as they hearrd what the maids had been saying. “Where is Nan Cheng?" Wu Huan heard the head of the crime department ask in his deep voice. Watching as Nan Cheng came out, Wu Huan looked at the head of the crime department. The head of the crime department seemed to like wearing black cloaks to cover his face Only his mouth could be seen since he was bendingh his head . People said he was incredibly skilled and strong. Judging by the wounds and scars on his hands, it seemed it was true. “Let's go. The Empress Dowager has woken up. She wants to see the young physician that saved her life.” The head of the crime department said. “Please teach me Kung Fu. I want to learn." Wu Huan said kneeling down. “Wu Huan." Song Huo said. " Do you know what you are sa
Shao Wen jerked back nervously as he saw Zhi Hao. He had tried not to show it but, he was flustered.“Nothing. It's just because I remembered the head of the crime department.” Shao Wen said.“His image is very hard to forget, isn't it?” Xiang Jun asked.Shao Wen nodded his head immediately agreeing with Xiang Jun hoping it was enough to make Zhi Hao believe him. Watching as Zhi Hao nodded his head, Shao Wen sighed as he watched Zhi Hao leave before collapsing to the ground sighing“You are like this. What did you do to Brother Zhi?” Xiang Jun asked.“Nothing. Nothing at all." Shao Wen said placing a hand to his chest as Xiang Jun looked at him with his eyes narrowed.Xing Ming arrived at Dai Chan's palace and entered. Wherever he was stressed or angry about his uncle, he would go to her palace. Just as she had promised him before, she had always listened to him.“You shouldn't have done that in front of the Empress Dowager. For her sake, you should have at least held your anger in. U
Zhao Yao rolled her eyes as she heard what Dai Chan's brother had said. This was her first time meeting him but she could already tell that he was cocky and full of himself. Crown princess? The title itself was enticing. Who wouldn't want to be the crown princess? “You don't need to worry. If you have been watching me as you said, you'll see that I have no plan on becoming the crown princess. Much less your wife." Zhao Yao said before turning her gaze back to Dai Chan and Xing Ming. While Dai Chan and Xing Ming were hugging each other and acting affectionate, Wu Huan stumbled upon the scene. Since their manor had been repaired, all the members of Liming were returning to their manor today. Wu Huan had gotten worried about the case of the Empress Dowager. This was because there was currently no one they knew of that used hypnosis except Song Huo. Last time, he had almost gotten married as a punishment because the emperor had misunderstood his relationship with the Noble Consort. It w
The members of Liming were having their dinner as usual. It was already near evening and so they returned back to their manor that had been completed thanks to Wu Huan's fake marriage. “Where is Wu Huan?" Yin Xue Yue asked as he dropped the remaining dishes Xiang Jun had cooked. “He went out. Come to think of it, it has been a while since he left." Shao Wen said" And Zhi Hao? He isn't here too? Don't you think that he has been disappearing and appearing too often?” Song Huo asked making Shao Wen to stiff. Shao Wen suddenly remembered what he had learned about Zhi Hao. Was he really the head of the crime department as he suspected? All he had was the similar laughter between them. Maybe he was wrong.“ He has always been like that. You will have to tie his two legs iif you want him to stay here. It's nothing out of the ordinary.” Song Huo said. “But things are different here. It's not like back when we are at boarder. At least, we knew he had places to go. Here, who does he know?