Chapter 211.2

She cried uncontrollably, leaving Emperor Jin’an a bit at a loss. He had seen Yaoniang cry earlier than, however this was the primary time she cried like this, and her nonstop tears have been overwhelming him.

Initially, Hong Chou and the others have been standing outdoors, guarding the world. Upon listening to the commotion inside, they couldn’t assist however look over however didn’t dare to enter. They may solely stand outdoors and wait anxiously.

“Alright, cease crying. Zhen by no means blamed you. Zhen likes it while you don’t care for something and make me fear about all the things.”

Yaoniang cried miserably, “Even if you happen to might imagine like this proper now, you received’t assume this manner anymore sooner or later. Wasn’t the connection between seventh brother-in-law and Jirou good at first? Then somebody new got here alongside and the previous is forgotten. Love fades with age. You deal with me effectively now since you covet my youthful look. However when the day comes that I’m now not younger and recent, you’ll discard me like previous husks. At the moment, all of the stuff you now discover good about me will grow to be faults, and also you’ll assume I’m unreasonable similar to that…”

The veins on Emperor Jin’an’s brow throbbed, and his face darkened as he retorted, “How will you entertain such random ideas? Have you ever been studying too many novels?” Earlier than he completed talking, he referred to as for the servants, and shortly Yu Chan and Hong Chou entered the room.

“Inform me, what sort of novels has the empress been studying these days?”

Yu Chan and Hong Chou have been frightened by the argument between the emperor and the empress, so upon seeing the emperor’s expression, they hastened to report all the things they knew.

After listening to them checklist a number of novel titles, Emperor Jin’an’s expression worsened. He, too, had learn a number of of such tales out of curiosity throughout his youth, and so they have been all about nonsensical romantic dramas!

Seeing Emperor Jin’an’s response, Yaoniang was additionally frightened, and she or he instantly stopped crying. The emperor waved his hand to dismiss the servants and fell silent, simply watching her. Her coronary heart trembled much more, and she or he muttered softly.

“Are you aware what you probably did unsuitable?”

“I, I…” She pursed her small purple lips, torn between crying and refraining, “I used to be unsuitable.”

“The place have been you unsuitable?”

“I shouldn’t have learn these nonsensical tales, shouldn’t have suspected you with out purpose, and shouldn’t have acted so unreasonably.”

“Go examine who leaked the details about the officers’ proposal to develop the harem to the Empress’s ears,” he ordered.

Fu Cheng carried out the order.

By the point Emperor Jin’an arrived at Yangxin Corridor and had completed reviewing a number of memorials, the matter was already uncovered.

It was none apart from Fu Cheng’s adopted son, Xiao Shunzi.

Xiao Shunzi was intelligent and succesful, incomes Fu Cheng’s favour. He was at the moment extremely regarded by Emperor Jin’an. Nevertheless, he was overly intelligent. He knew that His Majesty handled Yaoniang exceptionally, so he tried to please her by leaking the knowledge to the Kunning Palace.

These within the Kunning Palace knew, and so did Yaoniang.

Though Emperor Jin’an hadn’t overtly talked about this matter, these round him knew his temperament. Xiao Shunzi knowingly violated the principles, particularly when the empress was pregnant – this was virtually in search of dying.

Earlier than Emperor Jin’an may even give an order, Fu Cheng had already ready the punishment.

“Your Majesty, it’s this previous servant’s failure to coach him correctly. This servant hopes Your Majesty can spare his life,” Fu Cheng pleaded.

From outdoors got here the sound of the beating. Xiao Shunzi was a tricky particular person; he endured the ache and not using a sound. In actuality, he couldn’t make a sound – his mouth was gagged to keep away from disturbing His Majesty.

Emperor Jin’an remained silent, listening as a couple of dozen strikes have been delivered, then he mentioned, “The empress has a easy coronary heart. Moreover this matter, she had by no means hidden something from me. Since she doesn’t converse of it, Zhen can solely let it’s. You’ve been serving by my aspect for a very long time, and it is best to know my temperament. This time Zhen will forgive you, but when this occurs once more, you’ll face your individual penalties.”

“Sure, thanks, Your Majesty, for sparing his life,” Fu Cheng replied and withdrew. As he left, he noticed Xiao Shunzi’s pale face, sweating profusely, mendacity there in ache. He waved his hand, and the eunuch answerable for finishing up the punishment went away.