I've waited for you for a thousand years, and I've lived this life just to meet you

Xianyin Palace

Hong Zhu stood beside Liu Xiner and said respectfully, "The master sent a message asking Her Majesty to speed up. If that doesn't work, you can start with the Queen Mother first."

Liu Xiner remained silent and didn't say anything. She knew very well that she had a mission to fulfill.

At this moment, Hongxiu walked quickly into the hall and said cautiously, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhang is dead. Her death was extremely tragic. She bled from all seven orifices."

Upon hearing this news, Liu Xiner's eyes widened and she asked in disbelief, "Hasn't Yongning Palace been sealed off? Hongxiu, how did you know about this?"

Hongxiu lowered her voice and replied, "I heard that the Empress went to Yongning Palace in person, followed by the Dali Temple and the imperial physician. It's said that Concubine Zhang performed a sorcery trick that backfired, causing her to bleed from all seven orifices and die."

"Really?" Liu Xiner asked in amazement, "Is this witchcraft so powerful?"

"Yes, it is said that Concubine Zhang is holding a doll with the Queen's name written on it." Hongxiu said in a low voice, her voice as soft as a mosquito.

Liu Xiner frowned, feeling uneasy. She was worried that Concubine Zhang's death would implicate her. So, she anxiously asked, "Will the Queen suspect me of Concubine Zhang's death? Also, were you seen by anyone else when you were interacting with Su Yuxing?"

Hongzhu shook her head and said, "Probably not. Every time we met her, she wore a veil."

Liu Xiner was so nervous that she clenched her fists. When Su Yuxing found her, he had vowed that he could let the queen die slowly and the cause of death would not be discovered.

She was really anxious at the time because there was no progress on the task assigned by her master, so she took the risk and chose to cooperate with Su Yuxing.

Fortunately, the beautiful lady Zhang protected her from the disaster, otherwise she might be the one dead now.

Thinking of this, Liu Xiner couldn't help but secretly curse Lady Zhang for being so stupid that she ruined such a good opportunity.

She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and said to Hongxiu, "Su Yuxing is truly sinister and vicious. We must be extremely careful when cooperating with her."

"Yes." Hongxiu responded.

At the same time, in Fengluan Palace, Su Yu'er instructed Rubing to closely monitor Xianyin Palace and then returned to the inner hall.

She sat on the couch, lost in deep thought.

How did Zhang Meiren and Su Yuxing meet? And who was the matchmaker?

What is the relationship between Concubine Zhang and Lu Yuxuan?

What is the relationship between Concubine Zhang and Liu Xiner?

A series of questions swirled in Su Yuer's mind, making her feel very confused.

While she was lost in thought, footsteps reached her. Before she could speak, she fell into the arms of the ambergris.

Su Yu'er looked at Xiao Mohan and hugged his waist directly: "Husband, why are you here?"

Xiao Mohan hugged her and said, "The Dali Temple and the imperial physician have told me the results of the investigation into Lady Zhang's death. I knew that Madam had dealt with it."

Su Yu'er said softly: "I am the master of the harem, so naturally I have to maintain the stability of the harem.

I've always wondered how this beautiful woman got to know Su Yuxing. Did she enter the palace or was she introduced by someone?

Miss Zhang – Su Yuxing – is it Liu Xiner or Lu Yuxuan?

Xiao Mohan held Su Yuer's cheek, stroking it gently with his fingertips, and said softly, "Okay, Madam, don't think about these problems anymore.

Concubine Zhang's affair cannot be concealed; someone in the palace will spread the news."

Su Yu'er leaned in Xiao Mohan's arms and looked up to meet his gaze. "Liu Xin'er has some connection with King Qi. I want to visit his fiefdom when I go to Phoenix Mountain this time."

Xiao Mohan then said, "Speaking of the King of Qi, when my father was in power, he directly granted Xiaoyue City as his fiefdom and drove him back to his fiefdom, forcing him to return to the capital without being summoned.

Since I came to power, I have forgotten about this uncle."

"The King of Qi has been dormant for so many years, I'm afraid he has grown stronger! Once he makes any move, it will affect the stability of the country and the people will suffer." Su Yu'er analyzed worriedly.

Xiao Mohan saw her worried expression and whispered, "Although I don't take this uncle seriously, I've always been on guard. Recently, Prime Minister Lu has been active." His voice grew even colder as he finished speaking. "Prime Minister Lu has already taken over half of the court. He's truly a deep-rooted person."

Su Yu'er lowered her head in thought. She thought of Cao Cao's method of selecting people based on their talents. Eliminating dissidents, recruiting talented people, and paving the way for future generations.

They will definitely leave the Jinsheng Dynasty, and Xiao Mohan's empire cannot decline because of this.

"My dear husband, we can first select people based on their merits. The tides of the times always rise and fall, with the back waves pushing the front waves forward.

"There's still half a year until the Spring Examination. Let's find a way to smash to pieces those once successful people who are trying to take advantage of the unstable foundation of the court and want to change the fate of the court but are dissatisfied. "Su Yu'er looked up at Xiao Mohan and said seriously.

"Only the talented are promoted?" Xiao Mohan muttered!

"It's about eliminating dissidents and recruiting talented people. Only in this way can the Jinsheng Dynasty meet knowledgeable people who are willing to serve the Jinsheng Dynasty.

Give them this opportunity to change their lives and be willing to take a gamble with the Jinsheng Dynasty.

Maybe, we will encounter someone who will slap their only valuable "life" on the gambling table of Jinsheng Dynasty and say, "Come on! I'll bet 100 million and gamble 10 billion!" Su Yuer analyzed.

"Yes! Only fairness and justice can retain talents, so that it will no longer be a dream for disciples from poor families to enter the court!" Xiao Mohan said in agreement.

Perhaps because the topic involved the court too much, Su Yuer brought the subject back in time.

She hooked her hand around Xiao Mohan's neck, scratched the back of his neck, and deliberately asked, "Husband, are we going to Phoenix Mountain with guards, or are we going alone?"

Xiao Mohan understood the meaning of Su Yu'er's words, looked at her gently and said, "The people from the Ministry of Rites should have arrived at Phoenix Mountain long ago. This time, we will bring the guards with us. I want to see the people's livelihood along the way. At the same time, I have arranged for some ministers to go, including Prime Minister Lu.

Also tell your father-in-law to take your mother-in-law with you. With the Queen Mother in charge of the palace, everything else has already been arranged."

Su Yu'er's fingertips traced along the back of Xiao Mohan's neck, then to his chest, drawing circles on his chest. "So when will we set off?"

"Madam, you..." Xiao Mohan's throat tightened when he saw her teasing him like that.

He lowered his eyes to look at the jade fingers that were drawing circles on his chest, "Madam, you're teasing me again!"

Su Yuer smiled triumphantly, blinked at him, and looked soft and charming.

Seeing her charming look, Xiao Mohan sealed her soft and rosy lips with his lips, entwining them one by one, biting and sucking them continuously.

Su Yu'er followed his kiss, deepening the entanglement between her lips and teeth. After a long time, Xiao Mohan reluctantly let go slowly.

"Madam..." He lowered his head and rested it on her forehead, suppressing his desire. "Madam, please pack up quickly. This time, we are traveling by carriage."

"Okay! I'll be ready!"

"Then I will go back to the imperial study first." Xiao Mohan kissed her forehead and left Fengluan Palace.

Prime Minister's Mansion

In the study, Prime Minister Lu sat at the table, rubbing his hands back and forth on the table, his eyes flickering, as if he was thinking about something.

He couldn't quite grasp the Emperor's intention in sending him to lead the troops to Phoenix Mountain. Was it simply to build momentum? Or was there a deeper purpose? This left him deeply confused and uneasy.

Just then, the door of the study was suddenly pushed open with a slight sound.

Prime Minister Lu subconsciously raised his head and was surprised to find that the person who came in was the King of Qi - Xiao Junwen.

He was shocked, stood up, and walked quickly to the door, his heart full of doubts and vigilance.

"King Qi? How dare you return to the capital without permission?" Prime Minister Lu asked in fear. At the same time, he stretched his head out to look around. After making sure that there was no one outside, he quickly retracted his head and closed the door. He turned around and quickly walked back to the table to sit down, staring at Xiao Junwen nervously.

At the same time, a dark shadow quietly landed on the roof of the study. He gently lay down, released his mental power, tilted his head and listened carefully to the movements in the room.

Meanwhile, Xiao Junwen was already seated at the table, dressed in a black robe and standing tall, giving off an air of authority and inviolability. His presence weighed heavily on Prime Minister Lu, who didn't even dare breathe.

Xiao Junwen's cold eyes were fixed on Prime Minister Lu who was sitting at the table. His brows knitted slightly as he said in a cold voice, "Prime Minister Lu, I hope my arrival won't scare you like this!"

Prime Minister Lu noticed the displeasure on Xiao Junwen's face and said cautiously, "Prince Qi, it's not that I'm afraid. I just have to be careful and cautious in everything I do."

Xiao Junwen said coldly, "Be cautious? Prime Minister Lu, don't forget that since you chose to cooperate with me, fear is useless."

When Prime Minister Lu heard this, his heart tightened. He knew very well that what the King of Qi meant was to cooperate with him in seizing power and usurping the throne. Once he embarked on this path, there would be no turning back.

"What the King of Qi taught is true." Prime Minister Lu said helplessly: "Currently, the emperor... Since Xiao Mohan came to power, he has managed the Jinsheng Dynasty in an orderly manner.

Prince Qi, if you want to take action now, the time is not yet ripe. Moreover, Xiao Mohan has already established the Hanyu Academy, which has won the support of the people and greatly increased his influence in the court."

Xiao Junwen glanced coldly at him, "Prime Minister Lu, don't boost the morale of others and destroy your own prestige. This king has been dormant for many years, so the necessary preparations are naturally mature."

Prime Minister Lu frowned slightly. He knew that the Prince of Qi had always been an ambitious and resourceful man, but facing the rise of the current Emperor Xiao Mohan, he couldn't help but feel worried.