Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 827: We Can Just Watch the Show!

Not long after Long Yue left the Regent Prince Mansion, several shadowy figures abruptly entered the mansion. They moved like phantoms within the Prince Mansion, and within mere moments, they reached the room where Long Yue resided.

"Bang!"

They pushed the door open, but the room was empty.

"Too late!"

"Let’s go report to the master!"

The figures leaped into the air, turning to leave.

Imperial Palace, Lixiu Palace.

Empress Dowager Li looked at the few black-clad figures kneeling below her, a frosty look on her elegant and beautiful face.

"Hmph, they ran away so swiftly. Just as I sent people to take them, they were gone? Shi Qin, do you think someone is informing her?"

After speaking, Empress Dowager Li turned to look at Shi Qin beside her.

Shi Qin bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we are all loyal to you!"

Empress Dowager Li smiled faintly: "I know all of you are loyal to me, so even though they escaped this time, I will not punish you, but you must make amends!"

"Please issue your orders!"

"Go to the Southern Territory at once, no matter the method, I want him dead! Shi Qin, you will personally go!"

"I obey!"

Shi Qin led several black-clad figures and withdrew. Empress Dowager Li watched their departing backs, clenched her fists, and her sharp, manicured nails accidentally pierced her palm, causing her to let out a light hum.

"Madam, your hand?"

Nanny Li, who was beside Empress Dowager Li, quickly stepped forward to help bandage her wound.

This Nanny Li was also her confidante, always loyal to her. Empress Dowager Li never easily displayed her emotions in front of others, but in front of Nanny Li, she could.

Empress Dowager Li looked at the crimson blood flowing from her palm and suddenly let out a cold laugh: "If I could, I would rather trade this bit of blood, this bit of pain, for his life!"

She said this with exceptional emotion.

"Madam, you mustn’t say such things. You are the Emperor’s mother, and with the Emperor’s health worsening, the Little Crown Prince is still young, state affairs still need your oversight, how can you talk like this? If you suffer further harm, how could we servants bear it?"

Empress Dowager Li waved her hand, looking at Nanny Li: "If he doesn’t die, my son’s reign will be unstable, and my grandson will live in constant fear! In terms of cunning and calculation, that man surpasses everyone!"

"Madam, if this person is so formidable, it will be very difficult for us to kill him."

"We must try, no matter how hard it is. Doing so gives us a sliver of hope, but doing nothing leads to despair! I am the Emperor’s birth mother, all my painstaking efforts are for his empire and legacy. Yet this child thinks I’m too ruthless, hmph, he has no notion of the loving hearts of parents under the heavens!"

After a pause, she continued, "Never mind, Jun Lian is essentially a smart person. If he is unwilling to play the villain, then let me, as his mother, do it!"

Nanny Li sighed: "Your devotion to your son is truly admirable."

Empress Dowager Li sighed: "He remains my son, even if a bit immature, how could I possibly let go?"

Nanny Li nodded slightly and said nothing more; everything was understood without words.

Not far off, outside the palace gate, Qi Junlian originally wanted to enter, but upon hearing the conversation between his mother and Nanny Li, his eyes flickered slightly.

He hesitated for a moment but ultimately lacked the courage to step inside.

Family, power, brotherhood, friendship...

Of these things, if he could only have a few, then he must make a choice, and the pain would be inevitable.

...

"Crack!"

"Rumble!"

A dazzling flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by rumbling thunder. After Long Yue arrived at Qi Yun’s courtyard with Rui’er and Yaoyao, a torrential rain began to fall.

Summer skies often bring torrential rains, which shouldn’t be surprising, yet somehow, this year’s rains seemed especially fierce.

Not only had the frequency of rain increased, but so had the rainfall. Long Yue brought an umbrella, but within just a few steps, she was drenched despite it.

"You’ve come?"

Qi Yun, accompanied by Rong Si, emerged and laughed heartily at the drenched mother and children.

Long Yue said awkwardly, "Did Father know we were coming?"

Qi Yun accepted the towel handed by Rong Si and gave it to Long Yue, smiling: "Even if I’m no longer the Supreme Emperor, do you think I don’t have a few trusted people around to gather some information for me?"

"The master knew you were coming and expected it to rain, so I, the old servant, have already prepared some ginger tea."

Chen Zhong entered with a pot of ginger tea from a side door, smiling as he spoke.

Qi Yun was right, having been an Emperor for so many years and a Supreme Emperor for two, his longstanding prestige ensured loyal people were near him.

Even if he didn’t want to know what happened in court, others would tell him.

"Thank you, Father."

Long Yue took a sip of the ginger tea and felt warmth spread through her. Even though it was hot weather, getting wet still warranted chasing away the chill, especially since Long Yue had been afflicted by cold in her youth.

She then gave Rui’er and Yaoyao each a small sip.

"Father, A Mu has gone to the Southern Territory."

After a sip of ginger tea, Long Yue couldn’t help but ask, wanting to gauge Qi Yun’s reaction.

Qi Yun lifted a cup, made tea for himself and Rong Si, and said: "The Southern Territory... many barbarians there, prone to unrest... Mu’er is a good child, he always listens."

Qi Yun’s words were somewhat broken, but Long Yue understood his meaning.

He also acknowledged that Li Qingmu went there as a responsibility and duty given to him.

"Mu’er’s mind is sharper than most, you need not worry. Additionally, Xuan Xu has gone too, Mu’er alone may not be enough, but with Xuan Xu, there will definitely be no mistakes! Perhaps there will even be surprises? Haha, we shall just wait and see!"

"Xuan Xu?"

Long Yue was slightly taken aback; who was this person?

How come she had never heard of this name?

She wanted to ask, but seeing Qi Yun’s look, full of shrewdness and confidence, especially with his last sentence, there was so much information contained within.

Long Yue, being bright, instantly understood who this "Xuan Xu" was!

The leader of the Silver Armored Soldiers, yes, that’s the one!

Indeed, only with absolute certainty would Qi Yun dare to let Li Qingmu confront the schemes of Empress Dowager Li and her ilk alone.

Li Qingmu was clever, and with Xuan Xu protecting him, there should be no great concerns.

At this moment, Long Yue suddenly said: "Father, since you’ve assigned Xuan Xu to A Mu, what about here? Is there someone reliable to protect where you’re staying?"

When Long Yue spoke of reliability, she certainly didn’t mean just loyalty; it was more about their combat power.

Honestly, after the Daliang experience, one truly feels that martial arts make things much more convenient.

Qi Yun looked at Long Yue, half-smiling: "Do you think they would make a move against me?"

Long Yue shook her head gently, "Daughter-in-law thinks not, but this is merely my feeling. Sometimes people become so crazy, they don’t even recognize themselves."

These words were deep. Qi Yun pondered for a moment, nodding: "Hmm, makes sense! Then Yue’er, why not stay and see with Father?"

"Alright!"