Return of the Pearl

Xiao Luzi went out to convey the imperial edict in fear. His legs were weak, as if every step he took would consume all his strength. After receiving the order, the guards acted quickly like ferocious wolves. They rushed into the palaces like a gust of wind and captured Concubine Gong Lin, Ming Changzai, Zhang Guiren, Ping Da Ying and others one by one.

Some of these accused concubines had faces as pale as paper, their eyes filled with extreme fear; some collapsed directly to the ground, trembling like leaves in the wind; others struggled desperately, trying to escape this terrible fate, but it was in vain.

The guards forcibly took these people to the execution site. The concubines in the harem had already gathered there, and the air was filled with suffocating tension and fear.

The queen sat upright on a high throne, her face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out of it. Her heart was filled with worry and uneasiness. The other concubines were all silent, their eyes revealing deep fear, and their bodies trembled involuntarily, like fallen leaves in the autumn wind, which could be blown down at any time.

Concubine Gong Lin was tied up, her face was covered with tears, and her eyes revealed despair. When she was thrown into the boiling oil pan, her shrill screams instantly resounded throughout the venue, the hot oil crackling, her body struggling desperately in the pan, her skin quickly turned black, emitting a disgusting smell, her heart was filled with pain and despair, she kept shouting for mercy, but all this could not change her fate.

Ming Changzai, Zhang Guiren, Ping Da Ying and others were tied tightly to the rack. Their bodies trembled uncontrollably like fallen leaves in the wind, and their painful moans, like mournful low moans, rose one after another.

Their eyes were filled with pain and despair. It was the extreme fear of the impending death by slicing, and the endless regret for their participation in those rumors. At this moment, their hearts were tightly entangled with fear and regret, and they regretted their past words and deeds.

The fate of those palace maids who participated in the rumors was even more tragic. The scene of them being torn apart by five horses was even more heartbreaking. The air was filled with the pungent smell of blood, as if silently telling of their past mistakes and tragic endings.

Their screams echoed in the air, making people's hair stand on end. During the entire execution process, the concubines in the harem watched it all in horror. Some of them collapsed to the ground in fear, while others covered their mouths and dared not make a sound.

Their hearts were filled with fear and despair, as if they were also in the cruel punishment. Everyone's face was filled with pain and suffering. Their hearts were trembling, crying, and suffering in fear.

During this brutal punishment, the harem seemed to have turned into a hell on earth. Everyone felt Qianlong's anger and determination, and they were deeply aware that in this deep palace, if they were not careful, they might end up in such a tragic end.

At this moment, the queen's inner fear surged like a tide, making it almost impossible for her to control herself. Her originally calm heart was now beating violently like a drum, and every beat seemed to be about to jump out of her throat. She felt extremely nervous, as if countless invisible hands were tightly strangling her throat, making it difficult for her to breathe.

She was extremely scared, and all kinds of terrible images kept appearing in her mind. Those images entangled her like a nightmare, making her deeply trapped in it and unable to extricate herself. She was afraid of the emperor's wrath and worried that she would be the next target of severe punishment. Her heart was full of anxiety, not knowing what would happen next and how she should deal with this sudden change.

She knew clearly that the emperor's move was not only to intimidate everyone in the harem, but also a warning to her. She understood that although she was not directly involved in those rumors, she spread them in a very clever way.

She was filled with regret, blaming herself for her momentary confusion and doing such a stupid thing. At this moment, she was like a frightened little bird, trembling, helpless and confused.

Concubine Yu was shaking violently like a sieve, and fear was overwhelming her like a tide. Her already pale face was now even more bloodless, as frightening as a piece of white paper. Her body was shaking so violently that if the palace maids around her had not supported her tightly, she would have collapsed to the ground and almost fainted on the spot.

All kinds of past events kept emerging in her mind. She thought about how she had offended Concubine Xiao, and being alive now was a great blessing to her. She was timid by nature, and this shock was like a nightmare to her. Her heart was filled with fear and despair. The deep fear made her feel like she was falling into an ice cellar, unable to extricate herself.

Concubine Ling stood there, her face remained calm, but her heart was already in turmoil. Her psychological quality was indeed excellent. After all, she was not involved in this incident. However, she keenly felt that a hidden danger was approaching.

She knew very well that the emperor would never take such cruel measures in the harem. This action was somewhat shocking. Moreover, the emperor actually dragged all the concubines in the harem to watch the execution, even the queen was there, but Concubine Xiao, who was at the center of the rumors, was not present.

Who was this drama really for? Everyone knew it clearly in their hearts, as if it were a mirror. Thinking of this, Concubine Ling couldn't help but frown slightly, thinking to herself: It seems that I have to be more cautious in the future. A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and her fingers unconsciously clenched the corners of her clothes. The subtle movement revealed her inner uneasiness.

Concubine Chun's body trembled involuntarily. She covered her mouth tightly, frowned, and her face became paler and paler. Suddenly, her throat spasmed and a stream of sour water gushed out of her mouth. The vomit, with a pungent smell, splashed onto the ground.

She bent down and leaned forward, coughing violently, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably. Her vomiting seemed to show no signs of stopping, her stomach kept cramping, and she vomited out everything in her stomach. The scene was unbearable to watch.

Of all the concubines in the harem, who had ever witnessed such a scene? Normally, they would just be jealous, or resort to poisoning and sabotage, but those were all done covertly. This was the first time they had experienced such a direct experience.

Many concubines were so scared that they fainted. In comparison, these few were of better character and could at least still stand.

Concubine Chun's face was as pale as paper, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. Her eyes were full of horror and fear, and her body was trembling slightly, like a fallen leaf in the wind. Her heart was filled with fear and despair. Those bloody scenes kept flashing in her mind, making her almost collapse.

Some of the other concubines closed their eyes tightly, not daring to look anymore; some covered their mouths with their hands, trying to suppress their inner fear; and some had weak legs and were on the verge of falling, relying entirely on their willpower to support themselves from falling. This scene is truly unforgettable!