The First Tyrant of Daxia

Elder Feng frowned and said, "Why not send shadow guards to search the residences of the three princes secretly?"

Qin Yun thought for a moment and said, "The ancestral worship ceremony at the Imperial Ancestral Temple is imminent, so I'd better hold off for now, to avoid letting the ministers say that I am hostile to my brothers."

"Mr. Feng, send someone to check the relationship between Lao Jiu and Concubine Dou, and also check Lao Jiu's deceased mother, Feng, to see if there is any special relationship between them."

Old Feng's cloudy eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I do know something about this matter."

"Ninth Prince's biological mother, Feng, actually did not have an outstanding background. It seems that she was just a maid in the palace of Concubine Dou."

"Once upon a time, the late emperor got drunk and had sex with Feng."

"And Feng became pregnant with the Ninth Prince. Strangely, in the same year, the third child of Concubine Dou suddenly died. This matter was a taboo. There were rumors that His Majesty had ordered that the child be abandoned because a Taoist priest predicted that the third child would bring disaster to the country."

Qin Yun looked at Old Feng, and their eyes met with a hint of deep meaning.

"Investigate, investigate thoroughly, and get everything clear!"

"In addition, I cannot exclude this Old Nine either. Keep an eye on him immediately!"

Mr. Feng bowed: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"May I ask your Majesty, will the ancestral worship at the Imperial Ancestral Temple in five days be changed?"

Qin Yun shook his head: "If I don't change, I will just wait for these people to take action, otherwise, I won't be able to uproot it!"

Mr. Feng nodded and gradually left the imperial study.

Eunuch Xi stepped forward, holding up a chopping board, and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, it's time to turn over the cards."

Qin Yun took a glance and saw that the chopping board was densely covered with small wooden signs, each with the name of a concubine written on the back.

He didn't want to flip the card, but when he thought about not flipping the card and favoring only Concubine Xiao Shufei and others, the ministers would inevitably criticize and advise him when they found out.

Nowadays, many ministers have complained about this.

After thinking it over again and again, he reached out and flipped over a card.

On the back of the small wooden board, the three words "Li Jieyu" were written.

"Who is Concubine Li?" Qin Yun asked.

Eunuch Xi bowed and said, "Your Majesty, she is a lady from a noble family in the imperial capital. Not long ago, she was summoned to the palace by Concubine Dowager Dou and the officials from the Ministry of Rites."

"She is a 20-year-old woman who is well-read. Lord Feng has also checked her out and found that she has a clean background and is not a spy."

Qin Yun raised his eyebrows: "Well-read?"

"So, she is a talented woman?"

"Back to Your Majesty, yes."

"Well, I like your talent. Prepare the frame. I'll be there right away!"

"Yes!"

Soon, Qin Yun, surrounded by guards, arrived at a corner of the harem, the Dongyin Palace.

Along the way, he was deeply moved.

There are countless women in the harem waiting in vain. Perhaps they may not even see him even after waiting for a year or two, let alone be favored or give birth to a prince.

They arrived at Dongyin Palace and were on high alert for Qin Yun's arrival.

"See Your Majesty!"

They all knelt down in unison.

Qin Yun walked straight up to a young woman in moon-white palace clothing. She had an outstanding temperament and one could tell at a glance that she was Concubine Li, Li Zhimiao.

Her skin is as white as cream, her figure is as slender as a willow, and her delicate face has a strong scent of books.

Her long hair seemed a little wet. She must have just taken a shower and was waiting for Qin Yun to come.

"Get up." Qin Yun said gently.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Her voice is soft, like a cool mountain spring, purifying people's hearts.

Li Zhimiao stood up slowly, and then dared to look at Qin Yun. There was nervousness and confusion in her large almond-shaped eyes. His Majesty actually looked quite gentle and not as terrible as the rumors said.

Qin Yun was a little surprised. Li Zhimiao was very tall, almost taller than himself, about 1.75 meters.

With such a height, a woman's figure is naturally impeccable.

"Your Majesty, it's cold outside. Please come in and sit down. I will lead the way for you."

Qin Yun hesitated slightly and said with a smile: "No need, just accompany me for a walk outside."

Li Zhimiao was slightly stunned, then nodded and said, "Okay!"

Qin Yun walked in front with his hands behind his back, strolling in the yard. A tall lady from a noble family followed him, giving the impression of a talented man and a beautiful woman.

Li Zhimiao was so nervous that sweat appeared on her snow-white fingers.

Qin Yun looked at the moon and said, "I heard that you are a talented woman?"

"I dare not. I have only read a few books. I dare not deceive the world and steal fame." Li Zhimiao was very humble. Her big eyes were filled with the scent of books. She indeed had the feeling of a talented woman.

"Oh, then why did you enter the palace?" Qin Yun asked again.

Li Zhimiao bit her red lips and blushed as she said, "Being your majesty's concubine is a blessing that Zhimiao has cultivated for several lifetimes. My parents asked Zhimiao to enter the palace to serve your majesty well and give birth to a son for your majesty."

Qin Yun raised his eyebrows: "Really? Don't you have any other ideas?"

Li Zhimiao immediately knelt down, with a trace of panic on her fair face: "Apart from these, I dare not think of anything else."

Qin Yun reached out and helped her up, then bent down to brush the dirt off her skirt, inevitably touching her legs, causing Li Zhimiao's delicate body to tremble slightly.

A lady from a wealthy family like her has never had even her fingers touched by a man.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Zhimiao said with a blush.

"What is the relationship between your family and Concubine Dou?" Qin Yun asked casually while sitting on a stone bench.

Li Zhimiao said seriously, "I have only heard of such a distinguished figure as Concubine Dou. Before entering the palace, my mother told me that apart from serving His Majesty, other people in the palace should stay out and just do their own duties."

"So obedient?" Qin Yun muttered in his heart. She is a talented girl, a good girl, and beautiful.

How can you get such a woman without saving the galaxy?

"Yes, your mother is right. In the harem, duty is the most important thing. Don't form cliques with other concubines and fight openly or secretly."

"I like obedient concubines, not concubines who pretend to obey but actually disobey."

Li Zhimiao recognized his knocking, straightened her pretty face, bowed, and said dignifiedly: "Yes, I will remember your teachings and will abide by my duties and will not dare to disobey in secret."

"From now on, whatever your majesty says is what it is. Zhimiao will obey your husband in everything."

Qin Yun was very satisfied. This Li Zhimiao didn't look like the kind of woman who had many thoughts.

A typical lady from a wealthy family, well-read, obedient and sensible. As long as she didn't get involved with Concubine Dou, he would be willing to accept her.

Such a talented woman, how could any man not love her?

"Come here and sit in my arms." Qin Yun said lightly, but there was a sense of unquestionability in his voice.

Li Zhimiao looked flustered for a moment, then tiptoed over with a red face.

Qin Yun held her in his arms. The fragrance was fragrant and her body felt very soft and well-proportioned.

"Zhi Miao, your legs are so long." Qin Yun couldn't help but sigh.

Li Zhimiao was so embarrassed that she wanted to crawl into the ground, and her long eyelashes fluttered.

She trembled and said, "Your Majesty, the courtyard is not very nice. Can Your Majesty please go back to the palace?"