Chapter 6: The Queen Went Mad

  I dragged Xiaoxian back into the room.

  She furrowed her brow and pursed her lips as she handed me the tea that Xiao Qian had brought over. After a moment of silence, I said, "Xiao Qian, go help me prepare a set of men's clothes. I believe it won't be a problem with your abilities." Xiao Qian looked at me with some concern: "Madam..."

  "What's up? You want to come with me?" "Go ahead." I have to know one thing.

  Why was he the only one in the heavenly prison with a guard and that poor prisoner? Why didn't his eyes even blink when using torture? Was the evil air in his eyes obtained from this? I must figure out whether he is good or evil. Only then can I determine what his final outcome will be.

  ……

  The streets of Beijing

  I chose a seat by the window in the most prosperous tavern and sat down. After casually ordering some dishes, I drank tea and waited. Sure enough, after a short while, the sound of gossiping voices rose up.

  "Hey, have you heard? The young daughter of the Prime Minister, Tan Tai Yue, attempted suicide on her wedding night. Fortunately, she didn't die, but she's lost her memory."

  "Alas, Dantai Yue is the number one beauty in the capital. If she were to die, I wonder how many men would be heartbroken."

  "Give up, she's already taken. Who else in the world would be like you, starting from being a eunuch guard and ending up as a prime minister through special promotion?"

  "I heard that Lord Ying handled many difficult cases for the Emperor and had repeatedly rendered meritorious service in protecting him. His promotion is well-deserved, I must admit!"

  "What you said is also true, but when he was the highest commander of the imperial guard, I heard that he was extremely ruthless when interrogating prisoners. If you don't confess, it's possible to be tortured to death. I don't know if he will still be the same after becoming a prime minister."

  "No matter what, he's better than the Right Chancellor, who relies on his status as a founding merit subject. He's corrupt and takes bribes, but fortunately, the Emperor turns a blind eye."

  "Don't spread this around, it's a capital offense... But now that Young Master has become his son-in-law, I wonder if..."

  "Hush... The Right Chancellor has been acting arrogantly lately, if he hears this, your life won't be guaranteed!"

  "What's there to be proud of? Didn't he disagree with the marriage between Da Ren and Tan Tai Yue? Besides, no matter how beautiful Tan Tai Yue is, she's still not practical. Who can compare to the Empress? She's the youngest daughter of King Han, and she even invented movable type printing. And she gave birth to a son and a daughter for the Emperor, never meddling in his affairs with concubines. This is what all men yearn for - a virtuous wife!"

  ……

  I've been listening carefully, and the first half of the conversation told me that my father is a thoroughly corrupt official, and that Mo Yu might also be dragged down by him. The most important thing is that I'm the number one beauty in the capital! Haha, let me indulge in some self-admiration for a moment. Alright, back to the topic. The next half made me almost jump up in shock. The empress who invented movable type printing! Could it be...

  At this time, one of them said again: "Alas, it's a pity that the emperor didn't cherish her and drove her mad. Alas, our Yue Xuan dynasty has lost another virtuous and gentle empress..."

  What? The Queen has gone mad!