Chapter 103
However, Yongqi was a prince and Emperor Qianlong could not impose heavy penalties on him, so Erkang and Ertai became scapegoats.
These three people were once brothers who loved each other, but now they have taken different paths due to a conspiracy. Sharing blessings and sharing hardships was an oath between them. Now, Yongqi's sins must be borne by them together. The only way to insult a woman is to make her lose her virginity and become a whore; and the way to insult a man is to make him lose his dignity as a man and become like a eunuch. There are many secret medicines in the palace, and some of them are poisons that can make people unable to stand up forever.
Recalling the past events in which the Queen murdered the protagonist group many times, Emperor Qianlong couldn't help but feel a surge of complicated emotions in his heart. This time, the queen detained Ziwei in Kunning Palace, hoping to prevent her from having an illegal affair with Emperor Qianlong. However, she did not expect that this move actually caused Emperor Qianlong to develop a crazy conspiracy theory, causing Yongqi to fall out of favor. The Fuji brothers were also brutally disabled.
Some people say that if you plant flowers intentionally, they will not bloom, but if you plant willows unintentionally, they will create shade. The mystery of fate is really elusive. After Yongqi woke up, he didn't know that Emperor Qianlong had been completely disappointed in him. He was still immersed in his dream of ascending the throne and making Xiao Yanzi the queen. Little did he know that all of this was in vain, and what awaited him would be endless regret and pain. In this game of power, everyone is a pawn, and they are all heading towards their own endings according to fate.
When he heard that there was a way to break the heart palm, Yong Qi's face instantly became extremely ugly, as if he was shrouded in dark clouds for a moment, his brows were furrowed, the corners of his mouth drooped, he felt as disgusted as if he had eaten a fly, and his stomach was churning with indescribable pain. Disgust. Her eyes revealed deep doubts and dissatisfaction, as if this sudden hope contained an ulterior secret.
At noon, the sun hangs in the sky like a fireball, scorching the earth mercilessly, and every inch of the land seems to be groaning. Yong Qi was wearing a tight-fitting training suit, the back of which was soaked with sweat, and the strands of hair on her forehead stuck tightly to her skin. She had to hit wooden stakes for four hours under the scorching sun, and every time she punched she felt a heavy breath. , sweat dripped on the dry ground and evaporated instantly. Even so, this can be tolerated, after all, the physical pain is better than the inner suffering.
However, the next step is to smoke yourself with cow dung, which is simply ridiculous. Yong Qi's heart was full of doubts and reluctance. She stared at Barang in disbelief with her eyes wide open, secretly wondering: What kind of treatment is this? Could it be that the queen was behind this? Thinking of this, her eyes became sharper, as if she wanted to penetrate all hypocrisy and reach the core of the truth.
There is no other way, it is important to save your life. The pain during an attack of Heart-Breaking Palm is like thousands of needles piercing the heart at the same time, making one unable to survive or die. Several times, Yongqi gritted his teeth, veins popped out on his forehead, and almost hit his head to death in order to get relief. Therefore, she endured the severe pain and hit the pile every day. Every time she punched, it was like fighting against death. At the same time, she had to endure the pungent smell of cow dung, as if she was in purgatory on earth.
After seven days, Yong Qi finally resolved the internal injuries. However, after being smoked by cow dung, the peculiar smell on her body was simply indescribable. It was so stinky that it seemed like a demon crawling out of hell, making people avoid it.
As soon as Xiao Yanzi came close to her, her face instantly turned pale. She vomited out her overnight meal and shouted, "Wow! It stinks!" There was fear and disgust in her voice, as if Yong Qi had turned into a monster at this moment. The stench was so disgusting that she was reminded of the stench in the Jinling subway. It was like a nightmare and left her with lingering fears.
Yong Qi wanted to approach her to talk, but Xiao Yanzi waved her hands quickly, her eyes full of disgust and fear: "Don't come over! I almost stink to death from you!" After saying that, she was so scared that she ran away. , as if Yongqi is a source of infection, and he will be infected if he is not careful.
Yong Qi's heart hurt like a knife when she saw how she was being disliked. She lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried not to let them fall. She knew that all this was to survive and to break the curse of the Heart-Breaking Palm. But why choose such a method?
At the same time, the experiences of Erkang and Ertai were even worse. After listening to Yongqi's words, they also followed the example of driving piles and fumigating dung, and suffered the same seven days. They thought the nightmare was over and they could get a new lease on life. However, as soon as the Heart-Breaking Palm was untied, Li Yu sent a decree saying that their words and deeds were shameless and offended the Holy One, and they would be beaten forty times.
This was an order given by Qianlong himself, and he was beaten very hard. Erkang and Ertai were pushed to the ground, and the boards fell on their backs one after another. Their skin was torn apart and their flesh was bloody and horrific. Their moans and pleas for mercy were intertwined, but they could not get the slightest mercy.
However, as members of the protagonist group of Huanzhu, they have their own aura, just like the immortal Xiaoqiang. Although Qianlong secretly ordered a heavy beating, within a few days, the two of them appeared alive and kicking, as if nothing had happened. Their smiles are still bright, as if the pain is just a passing thing.
However, what they didn't know was that the imperial doctor secretly added chronic poison when treating their injuries. This poison is colorless and odorless, but it can lie dormant in people's bodies for years, slowly eroding their bodies. Now it's better, they are destined to have no sexual happiness in the rest of their lives, let alone be complete men. This is undoubtedly a cruel joke played by fate on them.
The protagonist group is in misery, and Qianlong, the romantic emperor, is also having a hard time. He sat in the splendid palace, but felt unprecedented loneliness and emptiness. He was really acclimatized. After returning to the palace, he always felt uncomfortable and uncomfortable everywhere.
Think about the days in the Great Yan, it is so comfortable. There are his favorite barbecues, various high-quality fruits, convenient tap water, bathrooms, massage rooms, refrigerators, air conditioners... There are also busy supermarkets, buses, subways... Everything there makes him feel comfortable and satisfied.
But after staying in the Forbidden City for so many years, Qianlong felt that everything here made him uncomfortable. He missed everything about Dayan, the freedom and happiness there. He sighed helplessly, his heart filled with longing and attachment for Dayan. He knew that if he wanted to enjoy those wonderful lives at any time, he could only count on Li Qingge to accept the Zen position, break the gap between the north and the south, and introduce modernization.
Just as the protagonist group was extremely busy, the beauty pageant climax was also ushered in in Dayan in the south. Li Qingge sat on the high dragon chair, his eyes scanning the kneeling ministers below, and an inexplicable excitement surged in his heart. She first decided to conduct nationwide auditions. She said she wanted to enrich the royal guard of honor, but in fact she wanted to diversify the aesthetics and let a hundred flowers bloom.
However, something went wrong with the imperial examination, causing the audition to be delayed again and again. It wasn't until the students had finished their exams and the internship arrangements were in place that the matter was brought up again. Li Qingge knew that everyone has their own preferences, and beauty is like food, which is difficult to agree on. But she believes that through this audition, she will be able to find those beauties who can truly represent the beauty of Dayan.
Thus, a huge beauty pageant kicked off in Dayan. Beauties from all over the world flocked to the capital, wearing gorgeous clothes and precious jewelry, hoping to shine in this beauty pageant. Li Qingge, on the other hand, was sitting on a high dragon chair, quietly waiting for the beauties who could touch her heart to appear.
Li Qingge stood in her spacious and bright studio, with a bustling urban scene outside the window, but in her heart she imagined a picture of a beauty that transcended time and space. Her gaze passed through the bustling crowd, as if she could penetrate the dust of the years and see the handsome men and beauties who were about to be chosen by her. Her plan is bold and unique. She will select twelve handsome boys and twelve beauties based on their different faces and temperaments, draw an eternal beauty picture for them, and then store it forever in the National Library for future generations. People can see what true beauty is like.
This idea has been brewing in her mind for a long time. She knows that this is not only a painting, but also an exploration and celebration of beauty. In her mind, beauty is diverse, the harmonious unity of facial features and temperament, and the perfect combination of inner and outer. And this time, she wants to present this beauty to the world in the most direct and vivid way.
Among the twenty-four handsome men and beauties, there are already two confirmed candidates, they are Tanhua Pope and talented girl Du Ruolan. Pope, the man who stood out in the imperial examination, was not only talented, but also had a stunning appearance. His facial features are as delicate as sculptures, and his temperament is gentle and elegant, as if he is an immortal walking out of an ancient painting. Du Ruolan is the best among talented women. Her beauty lies not only in her delicate facial features, but also in her elegant temperament, which is like an orchid in an empty valley, making people yearn for it.
Li Qingge has his own unique understanding of beauty. She believes that human beauty can be roughly divided into two categories: one is the beauty of facial features and face shape, which often makes people stunning at first sight; the other is the beauty of temperament, which may seem ordinary at first sight. Nothing fancy, but the more you look at it, the more interesting it becomes. That kind of temperament is really exciting. However, when drawing a picture of a beautiful woman, the outline of the facial features still occupies a large part. After all, temperament is something that is hard to describe and even harder to capture. The beauty of the facial features has a direct impact, especially if it is taken as a photo or painted and passed down as a picture, it can make people feel the stunningness at a glance.
Among the many face shapes, Li Qingge’s favorite is not the oval face, but the oval face. Although the oval face is delicate, it always lacks a sense of grandeur. As for the oval face, the facial lines are smooth and soft, and the curvature of the chin is rounded, giving people a gentle and elegant feeling. People with this face shape are generally very lucky, especially girls. Li Qingge thought of Xue Baochai in "A Dream of Red Mansions", who is the classic representative of the oval face. The book describes her: "The lips are red without dotting, the eyebrows are emerald green without painting, the face is like a silver basin, and the eyes are like apricots." This kind of beauty, which is neither delicate nor majestic, is exactly what Li Qingge is. what is pursued.
In order to find the most suitable candidate, Li Qingge began a long search journey. She walked around the streets and alleys and observed the faces and temperaments of countless people. Sometimes, she would stop in the bustling street and stare at the passers-by; sometimes, she would walk into a quiet cafe and quietly observe the customers there. Her eyes are sharp and keen, and she can always capture the unique beauty in the first place.
During this process, Li Qingge also encountered many challenges. Although some people have exquisite facial features, their temperament is too mediocre; some people have outstanding temperament, but their facial features are not perfect enough. She knows very well that it is not easy to find a candidate who matches both facial features and temperament. But it was this challenge that strengthened her belief. She believed that as long as she searched hard, she would be able to find those real beauties.
Finally, after countless searches and screenings, Li Qingge found the twenty-four handsome men and beauties. Among them, there are gentle and talented women, handsome scholars, elegant nobles, and simple common people. Their facial features and temperaments are different, but they are all perfectly presented in Li Qingge's writing.
In the process of drawing pictures of beauties, Li Qingge devoted all his efforts. She feels the beauty of each person with her heart and captures the unique temperament with her strokes. Her brushwork is delicate and vivid, vividly depicting each person's facial features and temperament. Whenever she completes a painting, she feels an indescribable sense of satisfaction and joy.
As time goes by, the picture of beauty gradually takes shape. The twenty-four handsome men and beauties were so lifelike in Li Qingge's paintings, as if they were about to step out of the painting. Their facial features are exquisite and vivid, and their temperament is elegant and unique. People can feel the stunning and beauty at a glance.
When the last stroke came down, Li Qingge knew that her beauty picture was finally completed. This painting is not only an exploration and celebration of beauty, but also her love and blessing for the world. She hopes that future generations can feel the eternal beauty and endless charm through this painting.
So, she sent this picture of beauty to the National Library, where it will be treasured forever. She knew that no matter how many years passed, this painting would always shine with its light, allowing future generations to see what true beauty looks like. And she herself will remain in people's hearts forever because of this painting.
The beauty of the oval face is indeed poetic and picturesque. The just-right white space seems to be the most exquisite carving in the world, allowing the facial features to stretch freely on this broad canvas, blooming with endless charm. Such a face shape gives people a graceful, dignified and elegant beauty, just like the peonies carefully cultivated in ancient palaces. Each petal contains a noble temperament and each leaf exudes an elegant fragrance.
Li Qingge stood in front of the bronze mirror and looked at his face carefully. Her oval face is the source of her confidence. Her facial features are perfectly distributed, with picturesque eyebrows, straight bridge of nose, and plump lips. Every part of her looks like a gift from God. Such a face shape allows her to easily control all kinds of gorgeous and complicated jewelry. Whether it is bright gems or delicate pearls, they can find the perfect home on her face, making the whole look more noble and elegant, as if from The fairy walking out of the painting is unforgettable.
However, Li Qingge knew that this kind of beauty did not belong to her alone. In this era, many women have the same beautiful face, but due to various reasons, they are unable to fully display this beauty. Especially for actresses, their looks in movies and TV series are often disappointing. The headdress is as simple as a widow who has just experienced the pain of losing her husband, lifeless, let alone the temperament of a princess. Most of their faces are the kind of internet celebrity's awl face, with a small face and a pointed chin, as if a gust of wind can blow them down. They cannot support those expensive and gorgeous jewelry. Instead, they look more like maids who work hard in a wealthy family.
Thinking of this, Li Qingge couldn't help but shook his head. She understands that true beauty requires careful discovery and shaping. So, she decided to hold an audition to select twelve real beauties and draw a beauty picture for them, so that future generations could see what real beauty looks like.
As soon as the news of the audition came out, it caused a sensation. Countless women flocked here, hoping to become one of the twelve lucky ones. Li Qingge sat on the high platform and looked at these women one by one. Some of them are elegant and refined, some are charming, some are gentle and lovely, some are heroic...each one has its own unique beauty. However, Li Qingge's eyes were always looking for the kind of woman who could control all kinds of gorgeous and complicated jewelry and show her noble and elegant temperament.
Finally, as the audition was coming to an end, Li Qingge found the twelve beauties in her heart. Their face shapes are different, but they all have one thing in common - that is, they can perfectly show the beauty of the oval face. Li Qingge was overjoyed and immediately drew a picture of beauty for them. This painting not only shows their beauty, but also their temperament and charm.
With the end of the audition, the picture of Twelve Beauties has finally been released. Li Qingge looked at this painting, which was a reflection of his hard work, and his heart was filled with satisfaction and pride. At this moment, good news came from the system - she obtained the manufacturing technology and drawings of the tank.
Tanks, this military weapon known as the "King of Land Warfare", are undoubtedly a huge surprise for Li Qingge. She knew that tanks would play a pivotal role in the coming war. Compared with the Air Force's fighter jets and the Navy's aircraft carriers, tanks are simply invincible on land. It has super direct firepower and can easily destroy enemy defense lines; it has a high degree of cross-country mobility and can walk on the ground in various complex terrains; it also has terrifying defense power, even if it is fired by a salvo of guns. , and it is difficult to penetrate its strong armor.
In Li Qingge's imagination, the army composed of tanks was like a torrent of steel, destroying everything wherever it went. In front of it, things like shields and armor were too fragile to be attacked. She seemed to have seen the invincible and invincible scene, and her heart was full of excitement and expectation.
In the morning, when the officials heard Li Qingge talk about the power of tanks, they were all so surprised that they were speechless. They didn't expect that there were such terrifying military weapons in the world. With this thing, it is easy to destroy a country. The addition of tanks also made up for the shortcomings of the army, bringing the land, sea and air forces of the Great Yan Dynasty to an unprecedented state of completeness.
At this point, the Great Yan Dynasty has become the most powerful country in the world. However, even though the country was so powerful, Li Qingge was still not satisfied. As someone who has traveled through time from later generations, she clearly knows what earth-shattering changes will happen in the next two hundred years or so. In the previous life, Eastern countries were bullied so miserably by Western countries that netizens even laughed bitterly and jokingly called it the "Treaty of Tang Poems, Song Ci, Yuan Qu, Ming Novels, and Qing Dynasties." Those humiliating histories were engraved on her heart like a deep mark.
She vowed to make those white people pay double for the crimes they committed. However, before that, she must first complete the reunification of the north and the south. Only through the unification of China can the national power reach its peak and the great eastern country stand at the top of the world. She had already agreed to Qianlong's conditions for abdication, and she only had to wait until the affairs of Xiao Yanzi and others were settled, and then let Qianlong clean up the corruption in the previous harem, and the matter would be settled. Li Qingge estimated the time and found that within a year, the north and the south would be unified. Her heart was filled with expectations and longing. She knew that although this road was difficult, as long as she persisted, she would be able to reach the end.
The Queen has a close relationship with Li Qingge and knows her ambitions well. She is also actively promoting the unification of the north and the south, hoping to see the grand scene of the unification of China as soon as possible. The two often discuss state affairs together and make suggestions for the future of the country.
After waiting for a long time, Grandma Tian finally entered the palace. Her arrival undoubtedly brought good news to Li Qingge. Also entering the palace with her was Fu Heng's second son Fulong'an. Fulong'an not only had a distinguished status, but was also an important minister in the court. His presence makes the truth about to be revealed even more compelling.
I have to say that Fu Heng's Shaji Fucha clan is indeed powerful. They have a deep foundation and strong recovery ability. They were hit so hard by Li Qingge, and Fuheng, Fuling'an, and Fucha Mingrui died one after another, but their family still played an important role in the court. This time, Fulongan brought Nanny Tian into the palace to reveal the truth. It was like a torrential storm that swept the entire harem in an instant.
Li Qingge stood aside and quietly observed all this. She knew that this storm was just the beginning and the real battle was yet to come. But she is ready. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, she will go on firmly until she achieves her goal - to make the great Eastern country stand on top of the world!
The queen sat on the phoenix throne in Kunning Palace, her eyes burning like a torch, staring closely at the movements of the Fucha clan outside the window. There was an unquestionable firmness and coldness in her eyes, as if she could see through all conspiracies and tricks. As soon as Fulongan and Sister Tian appeared at the palace gate, she immediately sent Ziwei out of the dark room, just like sending a carefully arranged chess piece.
Ziwei, this once gentle and pleasant woman, is now like a ghost imprisoned in the dark room of Kunning Palace. She couldn't see the sun and lived in darkness day after day. Her mind had been distorted by endless fear and despair. Her face was pale and haggard, and her eyes flashed with complex emotions, including resentment and helplessness.
When Ziwei returned to Shufangzhai, Xiao Yanzi immediately came up to her, her eyes full of concern and anxiety. She asked Ziwei about her experience in Kunning Palace and wanted to know whether she had been tortured to find out what was true and false about Gege. However, Ziwei just kept sneering, and there was an indescribable weirdness and sadness in her laughter.
"Ziwei, why are you laughing? What did the Queen do to you? Why do you come back as if you are a changed person?" Xiao Yanzi couldn't help but tremble when she saw Ziwei's weird smile, and she held Ziwei's hand tightly. , trying to find a little warmth and comfort from it.
"Yes, Ziwei, what's wrong with you? Tell me quickly!" Yong Qi was also anxious. He stood aside, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of worry and doubt. Since the injury, he felt that Qianlong's attitude towards him had changed subtly, and that kind of neglect and neglect was unbearable for him. He was worried that all this was because Xiao Yanzi's fake identity was exposed. If this was true, Xiao Yanzi might be executed for the crime of deceiving the emperor. Thinking of this, his heart hurt like a knife.
Yong Qi’s face was terrifyingly gloomy, with a hint of ferocity. His usual modest and gentlemanly demeanor was completely gone, replaced by an almost crazy persistence and determination. He couldn't lose Xiao Yanzi, the woman he loved deeply, the beautiful deer he once shot in the paddock.
"Xiao Yanzi, Fifth Brother, what do you mean? Do you think Ziwei is the kind of person who is afraid of life and betrays her friends? She is knowledgeable, courteous, gentle and dignified, how could she be that kind of person? ?" Er Kang stood aside and defended Ziwei fiercely. He regarded Ziwei as the hope of the whole family, and his future partner would of course do his best to protect her true interests.
"Erkang, you-" Xiao Yanzi was about to speak, but was interrupted by Erkang.
"What else do I need to say? In this matter, Ziwei is the most aggrieved, okay? She is the emperor's biological daughter. If it weren't for Xiao Yanzi, how could she be in such a miserable state? She doesn't even have the status of a golden branch and a jade leaf. It's so chilling that you still doubt her sincerity even though she can be given up." Er Kang's words were sharp and kept coming like a machine gun. His eyes were full of anger and dissatisfaction, as if he wanted to put all the blame on Xiao Yanzi.
In Erkang's view, all this is Xiao Yanzi's fault, and Ziwei is the most innocent victim. However, his words deeply hurt the hearts of Xiaoyanzi and Yongqi.
"Erkang, you are going too far. Ziwei is wronged. Isn't Xiaoyanzi wronged? Once the identity of the fake Gege is exposed, she may be beheaded for the crime of deceiving the emperor. Xiaoyanzi every day They are all frightened, It's already pitiful that she can't eat or sleep. It's so heartless for you to talk about her like that. Are you still my good brother?" Yong Qi stood in front of Xiao Yanzi and glared at Erkang. There was a hint of trembling and determination in his voice.
"That's right, that's the worst thing about me! Erkang, you only have crape myrtle in your eyes. You don't care about my life or death. It's so heartless." Xiao Yanzi was angered by Erkang, and felt in her heart I felt weak, but after hearing Yongqi's explanation, I also felt aggrieved and pitiful. Her eyes were red, tears welling up in her eyes, as if they would fall at any moment.
“You——” Er Kang was so angry that he couldn’t speak. He stared at Xiao Yanzi and Yong Qi with wide eyes, as if he wanted to see through them.
However, Xiao Yanzi continued confidently: "What did you say? Did I say it wrong? If I hadn't risked my life to break into the paddock, how would the emperor know that there was a daughter like me among the people? I was the one who created it for their father and daughter. Opportunity, you should be thanking me, why are you blaming me?" There was a hint of pride and pride in her words, as if she had done something great.
However, these words deeply angered Ziwei. She stood up angrily and shouted with a livid face: "Little Yanzi, how dare you say such shameless words? You used my mother's relics to snatch away my father and my noble Status, enjoying the glory and wealth that should belong to me, if I hadn’t taken care of my sisters I can't bear to see you lose your life because of the crime of deceiving the emperor. I have told the truth to the emperor a long time ago. Not only did you not appreciate my kindness in saving your life, but you said this. You are too cruel, too ruthless, and too unreasonable. "Yeah!" Her voice echoed in Shufangzhai, making everyone's eardrums hurt.
After spraying Xiaoyanzi, Ziwei pointed the finger at Yongqi again. She looked at Yong Qi with wide eyes, anger and disappointment flashing in her eyes: "In terms of blood, I am your biological sister, how do you treat me? For this untouchable woman, you have repeatedly favored and indulged me, and you said this to me Such bad words, is this how you treat a brother? They say that the royal family is ruthless and turns their backs on others. I finally saw it today. You are really my good brother!" There was a hint of choking and sadness in her voice.
Yong Qi said angrily: "Xia Ziwei, how could you say that..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Erkang's roar.
“That’s enough!” Erkang suddenly roared, and his voice shook the furnishings in Shufang Zhai. “Don’t you think things are chaotic enough? We are already on the same boat. No one can tell the difference. Once the secret of the real and fake Gege is exposed, no one involved can escape the blame. Instead of blaming each other, it is better to find a way." His eyes flashed with determination and determination, as if he had already done the best. Bad intentions.
After hearing this, everyone gradually calmed down. They looked at each other, with mixed emotions flashing in their eyes. However, no matter how hard they try, they can't get out of this predicament. Their original plan to use the gold medal to avoid death has been completely ruined due to the influence of Li Qingge's change in the plot. The queen knew the inside story a long time ago and took the lead to lay a dragnet. The current Qianlong is no longer the Qianlong in the play. He is only thinking about the life and death of the Qing Dynasty. How can he care about this?
Shufangzhai fell into silence. Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what to do. Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei even started biting each other, blaming and insulting each other. Xiao Yanzi scolded Ziwei for being selfish and wanting to force her to death regardless of her sisterhood; Ziwei was so angry that she was trembling all over and cursed Xiao Yanzi for being a liar who had defrauded her of everything and ruined the reputation of her mother Xia Yuhe.
In the Yangxin Hall, the storm was also raging. Fulongan and Nanny Tian knelt in front of Qianlong and reported to Qianlong one by one what they had learned. Qianlong sat on the dragon throne and listened to their report with a serious face. There was a sharp light in his eyes, as if he could see all the truth.
"My slave was ordered by the Emperor to repair Xia Yuhe's grave at the Daming Lake in Jinan," said Granny Tian. "Through local officials' check of household registration, we learned that Xia Yuhe's daughter was named Xia Ziwei." There was a hint of emotion in her words. There was a hint of trembling and nervousness, as if he was afraid that he had said the wrong word.
“After hearing the news, the slave was shocked and couldn’t believe it,” Granny Tian continued, “so a detailed investigation was conducted locally. The Xia family where Xia Yuhe lives is a prominent family in the Daming Lake area. The incident of having a daughter out of wedlock was a sensation nine years ago, and almost no one knew about it." Her voice echoed in the Yangxin Hall, making Qianlong's eardrums hurt.
Qianlong couldn't help but feel angry as he listened to Granny Tian's report. He didn't expect that he had been deceived for so long! He stared at Fulongan and Granny Tian with wide eyes, as if he wanted to see through them. His fingers were tightly clasped on the armrest of the dragon chair, as if he wanted to crush it.
“Keep talking!” Qianlong’s voice was low and powerful, as if it could penetrate all obstacles, “I want to hear what else they are hiding!” His eyes flashed with determination and determination, It was as if the worst-case scenario had been prepared.
In the splendid Yangxin Hall, the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed like it could drip water. Emperor Qianlong sat on a high dragon chair, his brows furrowed and his eyes as sharp as knives, as if he could penetrate the deepest secrets of people's hearts. He spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful: "I have asked more than a dozen people involved, and they all agree that the daughter born to Xia Yuhe, named Ziwei, is definitely not the little swallow you call her."
This statement As soon as it came out, it was like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, causing Qianlong's heart to roar. His eyes widened in disbelief, and his eyes wandered back and forth between Granny Tian and Fulong An, trying to find any clues that could overturn this fact. Mother Tian's face was calm and her eyes were firm. She confirmed again: "It is indeed true. I have repeatedly verified that the woman's name is indeed Ziwei." After saying that, her eyes inadvertently glanced at Fulong'an, who was A silent understanding and trust.
When Fulongan saw this, his expression became more serious. He knew that this matter was not trivial and he needed to be cautious in every step. So, he said in a deep voice: "This matter is related to the royal family's face. Aunt Tian did not dare to act rashly, and she was even more afraid that someone would do something secretly and make the truth sink to the bottom of the sea forever. It happened that someone from the Fucha family was working in Jinan, so Aunt Tian found out This person, please send someone to escort Ziwei to Beijing safely, and then I will personally bring her into the palace to explain everything to you."
Qianlong was furious when he heard this, and his face turned red instantly, as if he had been slapped loudly in the face. He stared down angrily, with mixed feelings in his heart. Xiao Yanzi, the woman who once made him feel so loved, was actually a well-planned scam? He thought to himself, could it be that someone was jealous of Little Swallow being favored and deliberately made up lies with the intention of framing her? But then I thought about it, the essence of the struggle between the harem and the former dynasty is nothing more than the desire for the supreme power. Xiao Yanzi is just a woman. Even if she is favored, she has no chance of becoming the emperor. Who would go to all the trouble to weave such a lie? Frame her? What's more, the Fucha family has a prominent reputation and has no grudge against Xiao Yanzi. How could they be framed for no reason?
Thinking of this, Qianlong became even more angry. He shouted angrily: "That bold wild girl dared to deceive me and let my biological daughter live as a slave!" He slapped the dragon case suddenly. , shaking the tea on the table There was a ping-pong sound, "Li Yu, quickly summon Xiaoyanzi, Yongqi, Ziwei, Erkang and others. If they don't come, bring them to me!"
Li Yu trembled when he heard this. , responded quickly and hurriedly exited the hall. Not long after, Xiao Yanzi and his party were brought to the Yangxin Hall. Their clothes were a little messy and their expressions were different, but they were all full of fear. They knelt on the ground and shouted in unison: "See Your Majesty/Emperor Ama, long live Your Majesty/Emperor Ama!"
< br>Qianlong sneered, his eyes like torches, and he scanned everyone: "Huang Ama? Are you still embarrassed?" I don’t have such a good son or daughter!"
Yong Qi was shocked when she saw this, but she still mustered up the courage to take a few steps forward and bowed: "Huang Ama, What did my son do to make you so angry? There must be a reason, right?"
Qianlong's eyes widened with anger and he said sternly: "You still have the nerve to ask! You traitor, first you concealed the true and false affairs of Princess, conspired with everyone to deceive me, and then broke into Kunning Palace without permission, intending to assassinate the queen, you still have me as a king in your eyes Father? "
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Yanzi and others all turned pale and felt extremely horrified. The truth was finally exposed! For a moment, the hall fell into dead silence, with only the rapid breathing of everyone echoing.
Yongqi still wanted to defend, but was interrupted by Qianlong's angry shout: "Shut up! You traitor, don't make excuses! Why do you regard me as your father? You are just a reckless, unruly and wild person in the world. Even if you are untamable, you are worthy of recognizing me as your father?"
Qianlong's eyes turned to Xiao Yanzi, his eyes were cold, as if he could freeze everything. "Deceiving the emperor, falsely claiming one's identity, confusing the royal bloodline, this is a heinous crime of death. What else can you say?"
Xiao Yanzi's complexion is sallow and her lips are trembling. Although she comes from a rough background, she has no respect for the imperial power. But he has a natural awe. Facing Qianlong's angry rebuke, she knew that she was on the road to death, but she did not dare to resist at all. "Huang Ama, I...I..."
Qianlong was furious and shouted: "Why Emperor Ama, I don't have a daughter like you!"
Xiao Yanzi trembled, her voice as thin as a gnat: "Your Majesty, I... I really didn't mean it, This is all a misunderstanding..." She tried to explain, telling the story of how she mistakenly entered the arena and how she became Huanzhugege by mistake, her words full of regret and helplessness.
“I knew it was wrong to do this, and I thought about returning Ziwei’s identity to her, but you had already recognized me at that time. If you told the truth, it would be the crime of deceiving the emperor. Everyone is afraid of death, and I am also afraid of death. I was afraid, so I just made the mistake and pretended to be wrong. But I really did. I didn’t deliberately occupy Ziwei’s identity. I never thought that things would turn out like this. Your Majesty... I was wrong. I really know that I was wrong. Please forgive me for the sake of our past friendship..."