HLnovel Chapter 357 The Queen's Arrival 8
Chapter 357 The Queen's Arrival 8
Nan Xi walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The cold wind made her feel much more sober.
"Sister-in-law, please stay."
Nan Xi looked over and saw that Xuanyuan Cheng had indeed followed out.
Xuanyuan Cheng looked at Nan Xi and didn't see any flaws. He became suspicious of Nan Xi but couldn't find the answer, so he followed her out.
Nan Xi stopped, turned around, and faced Xuanyuan Cheng with a faint smile on her face, as if she didn't notice the scrutiny and doubt in the other's eyes.
"What's the matter, Nineteenth Brother?"
Her voice was soft and clear, and sounded particularly pleasant in the cool night.
Xuanyuan Cheng took a few steps closer, his eyes wandering over Nan Xi, trying to find any unusual clues from her expression and behavior.
"It seems like the Queen's sister-in-law is not interested in tonight's banquet?"
There was a hint of tentativeness in his words, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle.
Nan Xi smiled gently, with a hint of cunning in her eyes.
"Indeed, although there are many delicacies on the banquet, they are not to my taste. Besides, I have never been able to hold my liquor well. I left early to avoid spoiling everyone's fun."
Her answer was flawless. Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Cheng curled up the corner of his mouth into a barely perceptible smile, as if he was not completely satisfied with Nan Xi's answer, but he did not continue to ask.
"What the Emperor's sister-in-law said makes sense, but..."
He changed the subject, his eyes becoming more profound, "Recently, rumors have been spreading in the palace, about a demon concubine and a heavenly punishment, can the emperor, sister-in-law, explain this to me?"
Nan Xi was a little surprised. How could Xuanyuan Cheng know those rumors just after returning to the palace? It seemed that he was not as simple as he seemed.
"Nineteenth brother, you are worrying too much. It is always difficult to tell the truth from the false in the palace. Concubine Rou is just a woman. What kind of storm can she stir up?
It is the general who has made great achievements in battle and should be the focus of everyone's attention."
She cleverly turned the topic to Xuanyuan Cheng, trying to divert the other party's attention.
Xuanyuan Cheng chuckled, seemingly not surprised by Nan Xi's response.
"You are too kind, sister-in-law. I am just doing my duty. However, if you really have something to hide, please tell me directly. Perhaps I can help you."
Xuanyuan Cheng couldn't help but feel a little regretful after saying this. He had always been cautious, so how could he say such words to the queen who was like a stranger?
But when he looked at Nan Xi's appearance, the regret in his heart quickly disappeared.
Nan Xi thought to herself that Xuanyuan Cheng's words revealed some sincerity, and it seemed that he had a good impression of her.
"Thank you, Nineteenth Brother. If I really need help, I will definitely ask you for help."
Xuanyuan Cheng suppressed the excitement in his heart and said with a cold face.
"In this case, I am relieved. Please go back, sister-in-law. It is late at night. Be careful not to catch a cold."
Nan Xi smiled slightly, turned and left.
Xuanyuan Cheng smiled at Nan Xi's back. He couldn't control his heart. He felt happy when he saw the queen smiling.
What's so weird about this?
If you can't figure it out, just stop thinking about it. Xuanyuan Cheng turned and walked towards the banquet. He was thinking as he walked. He would be leaving in a month and he had many things to arrange.
Nan Xi returned to Fengyi Palace. Today was a good opportunity as all the officials were coming to pay homage.
"Xiaoying, we can close the net now."
It was really a good thing that Cheng Yurou had been allowed to wander for so long. Xuanyuan Che protected her before, but now after the incident with the demon concubine, Xuanyuan Che may not be so determined.
The court officials had not yet finished their banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony when suddenly a burst of dense lightning flashed through the harem.
"Crackle...Boom..."
A burst of dense lightning cut through the night sky, accompanied by rumbling thunder, which suddenly sounded in the direction of the harem.
This sudden change instantly froze the atmosphere at the banquet.
The court officials stopped what they were doing, some looked surprised, while others looked up to the window, trying to glimpse the thundering sky from behind the thick palace walls.
"What happened? It's like a bolt from the blue..."
"That direction is..."
"Is there really a demon concubine in the harem?"
Several elderly ministers even patted their chests gently, as if the thunder had directly shaken their hearts.
The palace maids and eunuchs looked at each other, their eyes filled with awe for nature.
The leading eunuch gave a soft order, and several clever young eunuchs immediately took action to gather information.
Xuanyuan Che frowned slightly when he saw this. The thunder and lightning reminded him of some unpleasant experiences, but he quickly regained his composure.
He raised his hand slightly, signaling that the banquet should continue.
Qingrou Palace.
Cheng Yurou was sitting on the chaise longue, enjoying the massage given to her by the palace maids, when suddenly there was a flash of lightning and thunder, and the palace collapsed.
The entire Qingrou Palace was reduced to ruins, but the area within a three-foot radius around Cheng Yurou was safe and sound.
The news soon spread to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the banquet fell into silence in an instant.
All eyes were cast in that direction, with their hearts filled with shock and disbelief.
Emperor Xuanyuan Che stood up suddenly, his face turned ashen, and an indescribable anger and grief flashed in his eyes.
Qingrou Palace, his Rouer!
"Quick! Go save them!"
The eunuchs did not move, not knowing how to report.
"Your Majesty, there are no casualties in Qingrou Palace."
"Really? That's great. No, I have to go see Rou'er. Nothing must happen to my Rou'er."
After saying that, Xuanyuan Che left the court officials behind and headed towards Qingrou Palace.
The court officials looked at each other, some in horror, while others bowed their heads in thought, trying to find the reasons behind this sudden natural disaster.
Could it be that Concubine Rou is really a witch?
The lightning not only destroyed the palace buildings, but also caused a small fire. Fortunately, the palace guards and eunuchs arrived in time and worked hard to put out the fire, but even so, Qingrou Palace was beyond recognition and almost became a ruin.
Cheng Yurou was terrified. This terrible natural force seemed to be directed at her. The thunder tribulation was too terrifying. If the system had not protected her, she would have definitely been injured.
When she saw Xuanyuan Che, Cheng Yurou burst into tears with a "wow".
"Your Majesty, I am so scared."
Xuanyuan Che hugged Cheng Yurou and kept comforting her.
"Don't be afraid, I'm coming."
In the ruins, the two clean people stood out particularly, and the group of concubines, palace maids, and eunuchs around them were all stunned.
The court officials who followed him were also trembling with anger.
"God's punishment, this is God's punishment..."
"The evil concubine is ruining the country, Your Majesty, please stay away from her..."
"Qingjun side..."
Xuanyuan Che came back to his senses and felt inexplicably nervous.
"My dear, this is a misunderstanding. Look, Concubine Rou is fine. She is not a demon concubine..."
Xuanyuan Che couldn't continue. The fact that Cheng Yurou was fine didn't it prove that there was something wrong with her?
Xuanyuan Che looked at Cheng Yurou with a deep and steady gaze, as if he wanted to see through her.
[Ding! Host, please find a solution quickly. The Emperor's favorability is decreasing. It is already 89%.]
"What? I finally got the favorability score to 92%, it can't drop any lower."
Cheng Yurou screamed and fainted in Xuanyuan Che's arms.