vrcanaries Chapter 211 It’s as difficult as climbing to the sky
Chapter 211 It’s as difficult as climbing to the sky
With unfinished pain and deep sorrow in his eyes, he slowly closed his eyes, and the fire of life quietly went out.
Yu Yanwan's body seemed to have been drained of all its strength. She fell softly to the ground, still tightly holding Ye Qianning's gradually cooling hand. The loss of warmth was like sharp claws tearing at her heart.
The laughter and arguments with Ye Qianning in her memory have now become the deepest pain. Her heart is tightly bound by the rope called sadness, and every beat is a remembrance of the past and unwillingness in the present.
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In Yaohua Palace, Shu Rao's anger was like a storm, hitting the table in front of her. The loud noise seemed to accuse the world of injustice: "Now that things have come to this, don't blame me for being ruthless. Burn! Burn it all!"
Her order was decisive and unquestionable.
Lingzhi, who was standing aside, had a tense expression on her face and an expression of fear that was hard to conceal in her eyes. She lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Shu Rao's frosty eyes.
The once gentle master now only had power and cruelty in his eyes, and his indifference to life made her feel strange and frightened.
"Your Majesty, the remains of the Gu family have been sent to the Dali Temple. I have already made all the arrangements. I believe that soon someone will report to the Emperor that the Empress committed suicide out of fear of punishment."
A tall and gloomy eunuch stood respectfully beside Shu Rao, a chilling smile on his lips.
After hearing this, Shu Rao sneered complacently: "Xiao Linzi, I was not wrong about you, you are indeed capable."
There was a hint of coldness and exploitation in his words.
Xiao Linzi's face showed joy, and his humble attitude could not hide his inner ecstasy: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty! I have followed your instructions and knocked out everyone in Yongqing Palace, including Concubine Ning's body. They have all been placed in the bedroom of Yongqing Palace. I am waiting for your order, and I will turn the place into a scorched earth."
However, facing the order to kill Yu Yanwan, Shu Rao's inner struggle rolled like waves.
After all, they had gone through a long period of time together, and their emotions and calculations were intertwined into a complex web that made it difficult to let go.
But when she thought about how everything she had today was all achieved through her own careful planning. Although Yu Yanwan was by her side, she was rarely of any substantial help and even often became an obstacle on her way forward, this rational analysis finally made Shu Rao firm in her determination.
"Then why are you hesitating? Let's get started!"
Shu Rao's words were as cold as stone, cutting off all hesitation and sympathy.
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Facing Shu Rao's resolute attitude, Ling Zhi could no longer remain silent. She threw herself at Shu Rao regardless of everything and knelt down in front of her, tears rolling down like pearls from a broken string: "My queen, the princess is your biological sister! Please forgive her!"
The disgust in Shu Rao's eyes was like a sharp sword, piercing Lingzhi's heart, followed by a loud slap in the face. The crisp sound echoed in the hall, with ruthlessness and determination.
"You are such a traitor. Others are willing to go through fire and water for their masters, but you keep trying to stop me. How stupid!"
Shu Rao scolded angrily.
"Get out! How can I keep my seat as queen with someone like you around?"
Shu Rao's order could not be rebutted. Lingzhi stroked her red and swollen cheeks with trembling hands, turned around with reluctance and despair, and walked towards the door step by step.
"No, the princess can't just disappear like this!"
Lingzhi stayed at the door for a moment, looked around and saw no one. A bold plan came into her mind. Then she slipped out of Yaohua Palace quietly like an agile cat, determined to change everything.
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Inside the bedroom of Yongqing Palace, the night was dark and even the air seemed frozen. Only the occasional sound of wind in the distance could break the silence.
Yu Jingshu was awakened by a nightmare in the middle of the night. She felt depressed and wanted to talk to Yu Yanwan to relieve her worries. However, as soon as she walked out of the side hall, an inexplicable chill rose from her spine, causing her to speed up her pace involuntarily. The panic in her heart grew like weeds.
"Miss Yu!"
Suddenly, Lingzhi's figure jumped out from the bushes beside the corridor like a ghost, causing the unsuspecting Yu Jingshu to scream.
Lingzhi quickly covered her mouth, pulled her into the shadow of the corner, and whispered to her in a low and hurried voice about the shocking incident that had occurred in the Yongqing Palace's bedroom.
Yu Jingshu was stunned and horrified: "I want to save Wanwan!"
Lingzhi immediately made a gesture to stop them, and tightly grabbed the impulsive Yu Jingshu: "No! Concubine Shu's people may be watching everywhere, and the doors and windows of the palace are also sealed. With our strength, we can't rescue the princess at all."
Yu Jingshu was at a loss for words, her anxiety evident: "So what should we do now?"
Lingzhi looked around and after confirming that it was safe, he whispered something in Yu Jingshu's ear, his eyes flashing with determination and resoluteness.
"I'll stay here, just in case. Go to Huanyi Palace and ask to see the emperor. The emperor has always had a good impression of the princess, and he will definitely help. Now, only the emperor has the ability to save the situation."
"it is good!"
Yu Jingshu nodded, and following Lingzhi's instructions, she ran quickly along the winding path.
Inside the Huanyi Palace, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the swaying pearl curtain. Su Jingchuan embraced the newly promoted noble, his drunken eyes half-closed, a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, and he was immersed in the feast of singing and dancing before him.
The music sounded like the gurgling of a stream, isolated from the outside world, but the delicate and melodious sound of stringed instruments could clearly penetrate into Yu Jingshu's ears even though she was far away outside the door, making her heart involuntarily lift.
However, when Yu Jingshu's footsteps touched the tightly closed palace door and her eyes met the cold and wary expression of the eunuch guarding the gate, she couldn't help but hesitate.
As a mere daughter of a general, it would undoubtedly be extremely difficult for her to step directly into this forbidden area.
But her sister Yu Yanwan's safety was hanging by a thread, and she had no time to care about anything else, so she made a resolute decision.
She quickly took off the emerald green jade hairpin on her head and the jade bracelet on her wrist that was as smooth as water. These were the most valuable things on her body.
Mustering all her courage, Yu Jingshu stepped forward quickly. The two items, which glowed faintly in the moonlight, were handed to the two young eunuchs.
"My Lords, I have an urgent matter to report to the Emperor. Please show some mercy and pass the message on."
There was anxiety in her words, but what she got in return was a ruthless rejection.
The two young eunuchs seemed not to notice the precious object in her hand and simply pushed her away. The sound of the cold and hard ground and the breaking of jade artifacts intertwined, as if mocking her innocence.
"The Emperor has decreed that he must spend a wonderful night with his new noble lady tonight, and no one is allowed to disturb him! Get out of here now!"
One of the young eunuchs scolded.
Yu Jingshu stood up with difficulty from the pain, pain and tenacity condensed between her brows, and the tears flashing in her eyes looked particularly crystal clear under the dim light.