Chapter 21: Appreciation of Foes' Dire Plight
Everyone's gaze had a hint of realization: So that's it, the mastermind behind the scenes was actually the Empress. Otherwise, why would that little palace maid shout for help from the Empress and no one else? Some consorts' eyes gradually showed a hint of schadenfreude. And Dongfang Chen's pupils suddenly constricted, his gaze at Yun Taiya's eyes instantly became somewhat icy.
Yun Xiao Yao's face suddenly turned pale, she opened her mouth wanting to explain, but didn't know where to start, and besides, she knew that speaking now would only make things worse.
"Your Majesty, I think this little palace maid wouldn't have the audacity to do such a thing. There must be someone behind her who is manipulating her." The gentle voice of Empress Dong Xian rose up.
Dongfang Chen looked at Yun Xiaoyao's expression which became increasingly icy.
On the side, Yuwen Guifei suddenly became anxious and hastily opened her mouth, "Your Majesty, I think Xianfei sister is being overly cautious. Shao instrument sister has just entered the palace and has been very close to all of us sisters, there has never been any discord, how could someone instruct a servant to poison her? There must be some misunderstanding here."
Yuwen Guifei is the eldest daughter of the Yuwen family and also the cousin of Yun Xiaoyao, so she naturally wants to help Yun Xiaoyao out. However, as soon as she finishes speaking, she realizes that she has made things worse for herself. Her explanation now seems like an excuse.
As expected, Dongfang Chen glanced over coldly and raised an eyebrow, saying "Oh? Is that so?" Everyone heard the mockery and chill in his tone.
"The concubine thinks... it's like this." Yuwen Guifei lowered her head slightly, feeling a bit guilty.
Apart from Yun Jingchu in the past, no one can withstand the Emperor's wrath, including Yun Taisu who is now the Empress.
Dongfang Chen sneered and turned to Yun Xiu, "Empress, take care of these slaves. I don't want to see such things happen again. As the Empress, you should know what to do and what not to do without me teaching you. If such a thing happens again, I will question you! Today's banquet ends here!" After saying this, Dongfang Chen's expression turned stern and he quickly stood up, flung his sleeve and left with big strides.
Everyone bowed to Yun Xiao Yao, who was sitting in the phoenix chair with a pale face and a big belly, looking like she was about to collapse. When they heard that everyone was leaving, she didn't say anything, just sat there, her noble expression unapproachable, like slowly shattering floating ice.
Yun Shangren and Yuwen wanted to say something, but they were deterred by the crowd's gaze, so they could only sigh silently as the crowd dispersed.
Among the crowd, Yun Jingchu's eyes drooped slightly, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled up: Does it hurt? Yun Xiaoyao. You must hold on, this is just the beginning.
Yun Jingchu was initially quiet as she followed the crowd outside. Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks and exclaimed softly, "Oh no, I'm in trouble."
"What's wrong?" Zhu Shi and Yun Jing Xi, Yun Jing Teng all looked at her with a surprised face.
"My jade earrings are lost, they were a gift from my sister. Third brother, please accompany me back, Fifth brother, you go with Mother first and wait for us in the carriage."
"Let me and Jing Teng accompany you back to find her." Zhu said with some worry.
"It's okay, Mother, I know where it is, I'll be right back. Third Brother, let's go." Yun Jingchu said, pulling Yun Qingxi and running off.
"Jing Teng, you stay and accompany your mother out of the palace." Yun Jing Xi turned her head and hastily instructed a sentence before following Yun Jie Chu's large strides as they left.
Yun Jing had been warned by Yun Jingyan not to run around, so she listened to Yun Jingxi's words and didn't dare to chase after her. She supported Zhu Shi and walked out of the palace, looking back three times with each step.
Yun Jingyuan dragged Yun Qingxi into a forest. Here, not far from the banquet venue, the trees were dense and dark. Suddenly, wave after wave of women's hoarse screams came, near at hand.
Pulling Yun Jingxi to hide behind a tree, Yun Jingchu looked at the empty space and saw four eunuchs wielding thick wooden clubs, beating down on a palace maid. The maid was none other than Qiaoyun, who had just been dragged away.
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