Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 813: Truly Fear-Inducing!

"Master?"

Shi Qin noticed Empress Dowager Li’s distress and hurriedly stepped forward, looking at her with a tense expression.

The master’s mood was usually not good. Would she lose her temper this time? Even if she did, Shi Qin could only follow along and endure her wrath. If she dared to talk back, the anger might not subside.

"It seems I was wrong..." Empress Dowager Li took a deep breath, admitting her mistake for the first time, "I should have had them investigate first before making a move. Now..."

She looked at Shi Qin as she spoke, "Does Qi Junmu know that I sent people to assassinate him?"

Shi Qin thought for a moment and shook her head, "We did not expose our tracks or identities, but I can’t guarantee he doesn’t know. After all, he is so clever. Master, do you think he wouldn’t have considered it?"

Empress Dowager Li fell silent for a long time before saying, "So he must already know we did it?"

Shi Qin nodded slightly, "At the moment, that’s likely the case!"

Empress Dowager Li frowned, "Then things are troublesome. He knows, and when he returns, with his temperament, he will certainly seek revenge against us. He wouldn’t try to seize Jun Lian’s throne, would he?"

Speaking of seizing the throne made Empress Dowager Li extremely anxious. She was a woman who loved power immensely, not as forceful as Rong Si, but certainly not easy to deal with either.

"Master, this servant does not know, but it will depend on Prince Mu’s intentions."

This "Prince Mu" naturally referred to Li Qingmu.

Empress Dowager Li took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anxiety in her heart, "How hateful, his very existence disgusts us mother and son. He must harbor animosity toward us, and then..."

"The Supreme Emperor has decreed!"

Suddenly, Eunuch Chen’s sharp voice called from outside, causing Empress Dowager Li’s heart to sink. She knew, too, which meant the informants at Yulong Pavilion would definitely have told Qi Yun about this matter.

Now, Qi Yun issues an imperial decree?

This Supreme Emperor normally doesn’t meddle in affairs, yet now he’s issuing a decree again? Does he intend to depose the Emperor?

Curses, if the Emperor is deposed, he will surely cause her trouble, unsettling the household within the harem!

"Your Majesty has gifts, Empress Dowager Li, receive the decree!"

Eunuch Chen spoke with a slight smile, waving his hand as several eunuchs entered behind him, each carrying one box after another, all bestowed upon her by Qi Yun.

Consort Li was also a clever woman; she immediately understood Qi Yun’s message and hurriedly bowed, "Please convey to His Majesty that I will dutifully obey the Supreme Emperor’s command, assisting the Empress in managing these Three Palaces and Six Courtyards!"

Eunuch Chen smiled as he glanced at Empress Dowager Li, "Since Empress Dowager Li understands His Majesty’s intentions, this old servant will take his leave!"

"Please, Eunuch Chen!"

Empress Dowager Li smiled as she saw off Eunuch Chen and the palace maids and eunuchs who delivered the goods. Once they were all gone, she could no longer hear or see anyone, and she rushed forward, grabbing a Jade Ruyi and smashing it on the ground, stomping on it with her shoe—a display of extreme anger.

"Ah!!! Qi Yun!!! I once thought you weren’t so mean, but now it seems you... are still the same, as always, mean and ruthless!!!"

As she spoke, Empress Dowager Li’s body trembled; her anger was intense.

Qi Junlian looked at the things Qi Yun sent and suddenly said, "Mother, actually... Father has been quite forgiving."

Empress Dowager Li hesitated slightly before bitterly smiling, "Yes, He has indeed been forgiving. Ten years ago, when he was in good health, he would have likely had me killed directly!"

Now, he only sends gifts as a warning, doesn’t this indicate that the Emperor is changing too? In fact, all things in this world gradually change!

Empress Dowager Li suddenly realized Qi Yun was not as sharp as before, which suggested... he was old? No longer had the strength to cause trouble? That meant her son’s throne was secure and would not experience any changes?

With this thought, Empress Dowager Li felt slightly relieved.

"Master, what shall we do next..."

Shi Qin glanced at Empress Dowager Li, hoping she would make a decision?

Empress Dowager Li said flatly, "Since His Majesty is so magnanimous, we should naturally be discreet. Let’s not make any moves for now."

"Understood!"

Actually, it was clear to everyone that dealing with Li Qingmu was extremely difficult, unless a deep and strategic plan was set.

Moreover, after the first failure, he was certainly on guard against them. Attempting another assassination was already impossible.

Now, it was a matter of responding to changes with constancy.

"Mother, earlier I was reckless and apologize to you here. I shall go back and reflect on myself first."

This was a tactful way to indicate leaving, which made Empress Dowager Li feel comfortable, "Alright, Your Majesty, return then. I have other matters to attend to!"

The so-called other matters were not suitable for Qi Junlian to hear.

Qi Junlian also knew the ensuing matters were useless for him to hear, so he left.

"Master?"

"I’m tired, prepare for rest!"

Empress Dowager Li gently rubbed her brow. She was truly exhausted, constantly using all her energy and mental effort, yet it hadn’t developed in the way she anticipated.

At this moment, Empress Dowager Li suddenly said, "Shi Qin, do you think Li Qingmu’s martial arts are really that advanced?"

And now she was still troubled by this?

Shi Qin sighed, "Master, don’t you know how skilled our partners are? They are top-notch experts, yet in front of him, they are insignificant!"

Instantly, Empress Dowager Li’s face turned pale.

Insignificant... Haha, such an insignificant! Has that man become so terrifying?

...

"Drive, drive!"

The carriage moved slowly, and ahead, a tall city gate appeared.

"Oh dear, haven’t we arrived yet? My backside is sore to death sitting here; this carriage is so uncomfortable. Are you deliberately causing me trouble?"

Inside the carriage, Rong Si’s impatient voice resounded, with a touch of arrogance.

Li Qingmu hurriedly soothed her, "Mother, we’re almost there; Father has been waiting for you inside the city for a long time."

"Oh, really? The big bear is in there? Alright, I want to see him right now. Bye!"

After speaking, Rong Si wanted to leap out of the carriage directly, but Li Qingmu wouldn’t let her go like this, so he quickly pulled her back.

"Oh dear, what are you doing? I want to see the big bear; how dare you stop me, you villain, great villain, let go! Ah, I’m your mother, so release me now!"

Li Qingmu, "..."

Alright, this reason is irrefutable.

"You have to follow me to see the big bear. If you don’t stick with me, you won’t see him for a lifetime, do you understand?"

Rong Si thought for a moment, unwillingly but still nodding, "Oh..."