coobybook Chapter 172 The Queen Who Used as a Shield in a Good Pregnancy Novel (22)
Chapter 172 The Queen Who Used as a Shield in a Good Pregnancy Novel (22)
Le Yan remained expressionless, and Wen Songzhi knew that she was aware of the person who was secretly causing trouble.
Even more likely, this might have been at her behest.
This caused Wen Song to feel worried and panicked. The Empress actually had another person under her command who could be used by her. So, to the Empress, wasn't he just a tool that could be replaced at any time?
Wen Songzhi lowered his eyes, concealing the dark emotions within them.
He must find out who the other person is, and then—eliminate him!
Even if he is just a tool, he can only be the Empress's personal attendant!
Wen Songzhi's brows furrowed in gloom, taking advantage of the fact that Le Yan couldn't see his face, he unleashed the madness in his eyes, yet he spoke with a smile: "Your Majesty doesn't seem surprised? Did Your Majesty send someone else to do it?"
Le Yan raised an eyebrow, keenly sensing the hostility hidden in his words.
She turned her head slightly to look at Wen Songzhi and said with a faint smile, "No."
She really didn't.
What business is it of hers if Ruan Ruan got involved herself?
Le Yan answered frankly, and Wen Songzhi's original eagerness to destroy the enemy was instantly calmed down.
His pupils dilated for a moment, as if he were stunned, before he came to his senses and a gentle smile appeared on his face. "In that case, this servant will investigate thoroughly on behalf of Your Highness, so that there is no one plotting something bad behind the scenes that could endanger Your Highness."
With a great weight lifted from her heart, Wen Songzhi breathed a small sigh of relief.
The Empress did not lie to him; she indeed did not have anyone interfere behind the scenes.
In other words, his position is still very secure, and no one can replace him for the time being.
Hearing the praises, one knows there is both joy and unease. Joy because of the current peace, unease because of the uncertain future.
No one can replace him now, but it's hard to say that no one will be able to in the future.
Wen Songzhi made up his mind that he must work hard to make the Empress rely on him and never let anyone replace his existence.
While pondering this to himself, he quickly told Leyan about another matter.
"Your Majesty, Madam Li's wounds have healed a bit these past few days, and she's been insisting on seeing you."
Wen Songzhi coldly suggested, "In my humble opinion, it would be better to cut off Li Shi's tendons and tongue, making him a complete cripple so that he can no longer cause trouble or displease you."
The Li family refers to Li Yanxiu.
Wen Songzhi hadn't originally intended to address him by that title, but after thinking it over, she realized she couldn't continue calling him "Your Majesty," and calling him by his full name was too troublesome. So she had her subordinates come up with a solution: to directly call Li Yanxiu "Li Shi."
This was the first time Le Yan had heard this title, and she was immediately amused. "Your subordinate is quite mischievous, but this title is good. From now on, you can only call him Li Shi."
Back when the original owner was alive, Li Yanxiu always addressed her coldly as "Madam Sun." Now that he himself has become Madam Li, it can be said that karma has come full circle.
Upon hearing this, Wen Songzhi nodded slightly and then brought up his earlier suggestion, "Then Your Highness, what do you think is the best way to treat Lady Li?"
Speaking of this, Leyan began to ponder.
If his tendons and tongue are cut off together, Li Yanxiu, whose injuries had just started to improve, will have to recuperate for a long time again. That doesn't seem good for the eighteen babies he's already carrying.
Le Yan pondered for a moment, then looked at Wen Songzhi and said, "No need, just lock him up and gag him."
After a moment's thought, he instructed, "In half a month, bring another imperial physician to check his pulse and see how his health is."
Le Yan didn't tell Wen Songzhi directly about the baby she was having. But Wen Songzhi interpreted her words as her still having feelings for Li Yanxiu.
Otherwise, why not just kill Li Yanxiu with a single blow?
Why not cut off Li Yanxiu's tendons and tongue, and torture him severely?
Wen Songzhi tightened his grip on his hands at his sides, a wave of unease and sorrow washing over him.
After all, the Empress and Li Yanxiu had a relationship that lasted eight years. Even if there was a lot of exaggeration in it, Wen Songzhi still couldn't feel at ease.
He was terrified that one day, the Empress's feelings for Li Yanxiu would rekindle, and she would be hurt again by that heartless man.
He was also afraid... afraid that he would lose the Empress's attention.
Wen Songzhi's heart sank deeper and deeper. He cautiously raised his eyes to look at Le Yan, secretly wondering if he should set a trap to make Li Yanxiu die on his own.
He could only be at ease when Li Yanxiu was dead.
Le Yan had no idea what he was planning. She was just calculating the time and guessing that she would be able to detect the pregnancy in about half a month. She was overjoyed.
If reality allowed, she would have taken people directly to examine Li Yanxiu's pulse.
Just imagining Li Yanxiu's thunderstruck expression when he discovers he's pregnant makes Le Yan incredibly excited.
A man getting pregnant—that's such a shocking thing!
It's a pity we have to wait another half month. If only there were a time-saving method!
Le Yan's comment was a pity.
Meanwhile, Qianqing Palace
In the imperial study, Ying Yi, who had taken over the identity of Emperor Li Yanxiu, was diligently handling state affairs.
He was extremely resentful, especially after hearing Gao De's tip that Wen Songzhi had gone to Weiyang Palace again, which made him even more resentful.
Yingyi sincerely regretted his decision to impersonate the emperor. If he had known that he would have to deal with so many things after becoming emperor, he would have gone back to being his shadow guard.
There's no going back now. He's already taken on this identity, so he has to do his job well.
Only by handling the affairs of the court well can he go to Weiyang Palace to be by the Empress's side, and instead of just staying here listening to Wen Songzhi talk about how things are going to Weiyang Palace.
Yingyi was filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred. He longed to find a human skin mask, switch identities with Wen Songzhi, and hand over the throne to Wen Songzhi. All he wanted was to be by the Empress's side.
Because of a mixture of envy and jealousy, Yingyi's pen strokes were sometimes heavy and sometimes light when he was reviewing memorials. Each stroke revealed his complex emotions, which made Gao De, who was grinding ink beside him, look at him with a face full of unspeakable emotions.
After these memorials are sent out, the ministers might panic.
The brushstrokes are so complex and difficult to describe that anyone who sees them will have to think deeply.
Moreover, this is in the context of so many things happening in the capital.
Recalling the information he had received earlier, Gao De's eyes flashed, and he bowed slightly to Ying Yi, reporting, "Your Majesty, this servant has something to report."
Shadow One: "Speak."
Gao De quickly explained the chaos in the capital, first mentioning the disgraced Grand Tutor Sun and the entire Sun family. Ying Yi suddenly looked up: "The Empress's maternal clan?"
Who did it?!
If they dare to touch even the Empress's maternal family, will they target the Empress next?
Yingyi's eyes flashed fiercely, unforgivable!
Seeing this, Gao De slowly said, "It was Her Majesty the Empress who instructed Chief Eunuch Wen to do it."
Shadow One: "?"
He blinked, instantly forgetting about the Sun family. "Oh, then let's just leave it at that."
After a pause, he changed the subject: "You should still take care of it. Go and give it another push."
Since Her Majesty the Empress wants to tear off the mask that the Sun family uses to cover up their shame, he naturally has to help them and do his best to crush the Sun family's most valued reputation to pieces.
Will the Empress praise him then?