Su Ling's Time Travel

“Yes, isn’t this a clear sign of disrespect for His Majesty and a lack of filial piety?” another concubine chimed in, a cold smile playing on her lips.

The crowd nodded in agreement, and accusations against Su Ling were incessant. They whispered among themselves or shouted loudly, all pointing their fingers at the absent concubine.

Bai Yanxuan sat at the head of the main hall, his face cold and silent. A complex light flickered in his deep eyes, yet he offered no explanation for Su Ling. This deepened people's misunderstanding of Su Ling, as if she had truly committed some unforgivable crime.

At this moment, Su Ling slowly entered the main hall. She was dressed in an elegant palace gown, her steps light and graceful, like a blooming lily. However, as she entered the hall and felt the oppressive atmosphere and the accusing gazes of the crowd, a bitter feeling welled up in her heart.

"Su Ling, you've finally arrived!" a concubine shrieked, her tone full of provocation. "Do you know what day it is today? Why haven't you come to offer your congratulations to His Majesty?"

Su Ling smiled slightly, unmoved by the concubine's provocation. She slowly walked to the center of the hall, bowed to the Emperor, and said, "Your Majesty, I, Su Ling, wish you good health and longevity."

His Majesty nodded slightly, a complex glint in his eyes. He didn't comment on Su Ling's absence, but simply said, "Su Ling, are you aware of the criticisms people have leveled against you?"

Su Ling nodded gently; she was well aware of the misunderstandings and accusations people had against her. However, she did not defend herself, but simply waited quietly for His Majesty to continue.

"Why don't you explain?" His Majesty asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of authority.

Su Ling smiled slightly, slowly raised her head, and looked at His Majesty with a firm gaze: "Your Majesty, I have no need to explain. My filial piety cannot be expressed in words. I believe that Your Majesty will make a clear judgment in your heart."

Her voice, though soft, was full of firmness and confidence. Her words were like a clear stream, breaking through the oppressive atmosphere in the hall.

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of surprise. They hadn't expected that Su Ling would remain so calm and composed in the face of their accusations and doubts, and even dare to contradict His Majesty.

"Hmph, what a sharp-tongued Su Ling!" one of the concubines sneered. "You're just a lowly concubine, yet you dare to be so arrogant! Your failure to come and offer birthday greetings to His Majesty is the greatest disrespect you can show!"

Su Ling was not angered by this. She simply looked at the concubine calmly, her eyes gleaming with wisdom: "Your Highness is mistaken. It is not that I did not come to wish His Majesty a happy birthday, but that I have more important matters to attend to. I believe His Majesty will understand my good intentions."

Her words, though gentle, were full of power. They were like a sharp sword, piercing through the concubine's arrogance.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked thoughtful. They began to re-examine Su Ling's words, trying to find the real reason for her absence.

At this moment, Bai Yanxuan suddenly spoke. A barely perceptible smile appeared on his cold face: "Su Ling is absolutely right. It's not that she didn't come to wish His Majesty a happy birthday, but that she has more important matters to attend to. This matter concerns the safety of the palace, and I believe Your Majesty will investigate thoroughly."

His words acted as a reassurance, silencing everyone. They began to believe that Su Ling's absence was not due to disrespect or arrogance, but rather had a deeper reason.

His Majesty, upon hearing this, also showed a thoughtful expression. He slowly looked at Su Ling, his eyes gleaming with inquiry: "Su Ling, what you have said concerns the safety of the palace? Would you be willing to explain in detail?"

Su Ling nodded slightly. She slowly walked to the center of the hall and began to explain in detail the real reason for her absence. It turned out that she had recently discovered someone in the palace secretly colluding with foreign enemies, attempting to carry out treacherous acts against the palace. In order to investigate this matter, she had to temporarily put aside her plans to celebrate His Majesty's birthday and devote herself entirely to this crisis.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. They hadn't expected such a huge crisis to be hidden in the palace. They began to re-examine Su Ling's absence and looked at her with admiration.

His Majesty's expression turned solemn upon hearing this. He slowly looked at Su Ling, his eyes gleaming with approval: "Su Ling, you have done very well. For the sake of the palace's safety, you did not hesitate to give up the opportunity to celebrate my birthday, and I am very gratified. Continue to investigate this matter and find the traitor who colluded with the foreign enemy!"

Su Ling nodded slightly, a surge of excitement welling up inside her. She knew she had successfully resolved the crisis and won His Majesty's trust and praise.

However, she did not become complacent. She knew that this crisis had only just begun, and she needed to investigate even harder to completely expose the true face of the traitor who colluded with foreign enemies.

In the main hall, everyone looked at Su Ling with admiration. They hadn't expected this seemingly frail concubine to possess such unwavering conviction and courage. They began to re-examine everyone in the palace, trying to find the traitor who had colluded with the enemy.