newbobooks Chapter 451: So Impressive
Chapter 451: So Impressive
"Do you need to ask the Imperial Concubine for permission before you speak? You are so loyal..."
Luo Yao tilted her head, looking innocent and confused.
But this is only from Hongli's perspective.
If Gao Xiyue told Ruyi, this woman was just pretending to be dead!
Gao Xiyue was like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and immediately scolded:
"What nonsense are you talking about! She has asked me for my permission! Besides, do you, a mere noble, have the right to speak here?"
Luo Yao shuddered and quickly shrank into Hongli's arms.
Holding his waist, she trembled and said, "Your Majesty, I am afraid~"
This weak and helpless appearance made the only men in the room look at Gao Xiyue differently.
I thought she had such a bad temper. She just said what she wanted to say. Why did she shout? Look how scared she made me.
Hongli patted her back soothingly and said softly:
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Then he turned to look at Gao Xiyue, and his expression instantly turned cold.
"You just said that Hai Changzai stole the charcoal from your palace, causing the cold poison in your body to break out, but from what I can see, you are in very good health!"
Can this woman really do whatever she wants just by relying on her family background?
Do you really think I won't touch her?
Gao Xiyue's face froze. She couldn't believe that the emperor would treat her like this just because of what this woman said.
Wasn't she a favored imperial concubine?
Luo Yao jumped out again and pretended to be a good person. She raised her head from Hongli's arms and pleaded for Gao Xiyue:
"Your Majesty, please don't blame the Imperial Concubine. It's all because of A Ruo's ignorance..."
She lowered her head as she spoke with a look of grievance, which made Hongli feel distressed.
I felt even more dissatisfied with Gao Xiyue.
Gao Xiyue's chest heaved up and down, it was all because of her anger.
Everyone knew that at this time, even if Luo Yao scolded her a few more times, she would not speak up for her, which was irritating.
It was the first time that Gao Xiyue tasted the fragrance of green tea.
I haven't even drunk it yet, but I'm already intoxicated just by smelling it.
But due to pressure from the emperor, she still didn't dare to really explode.
He could only turn around and stare at Xiangyun fiercely, as if he wanted to eat her alive.
Xiangyun's body was shaking so much that she couldn't stand it anymore, but she still managed to speak:
"Those charcoal fires... that is, the master instructed me to steal them. The master was jealous of the imperial concubine's favor, so..."
As she spoke stutteringly, Gao Xiyue also revealed a smug expression and raised her chin to look at Ruyi.
It seems to be saying: Let’s see how you can quibble!
"Your Majesty, now that we have all the evidence, I think we can make a final decision. Hai Lan will be banished to the cold palace, and Concubine Xian, who caused a disturbance in Xianfu Palace, should also be severely punished..."
She became more and more proud as she spoke. Ruyi met her gaze and blurted out in a rush:
"Nonsense, I ordered someone to deliver Hailan's red radish charcoal. This palace maid is lying!"
Now that Hongli is not here to save the situation, Ruyi can't care about so many things.
Although she was the mistress of Yanx Palace, she was in charge of Xianfu Palace, which was a bit of overstepping her authority.
But compared to the bad name, it is more difficult to accept that Gao Xiyue actually said white is black.
In the original drama, Hongli spoke up for her because he didn't want her reputation to be damaged.
And Ruyi can also be a good wife to herself.
She is the kind of girl who knows nothing but has a warm heart and waits for the male lead to rescue her. By the way, she is a little fool…
Luo Yao is acting accordingly now.
Take the enemy's path and leave him nowhere to go!
Hai Lan was also very stubborn and said directly that it was given by Ruyi. With her position as Ruyi's concubine, could she be punished directly?
Even if Gao Xiyue finds a reason to attack me, so what?
Aren’t there enough attacks in normal times?
After Ruyi said this, she decided to throw the can down and kneel down to accuse Hongli:
"Your Majesty, I have no choice but to do this. Hailan is hungry and cold in Xianfu Palace. She can't even keep the heater warm. I can't stand it any longer!"
She enumerated Gao Xiyue's crimes one by one, causing Hongli's eyes to turn completely cold.
Originally, he tolerated her for Gao Bin's sake.
But now that the evidence was before him, there was no reason for him not to use it.
He looked at Gao Xiyue, his voice unable to tell whether he was happy or angry, "Noble Concubine, what Concubine Xian said is true."
Gao Xiyue was already extremely anxious.
He was originally half-leaning on the chaise longue, but now he knelt on the ground in panic, and his white fox fur coat could not even be worn steadily.
She cried out in injustice, "Your Majesty, I have never done this. It was Concubine Xian who slandered me! She slandered me on purpose!"
It is indeed difficult to find evidence for this matter, unless all the servants in Xianfu Palace are sent to the Ministry of Punishment for a round.
But if this happens, it will cause too much trouble.
It's not worth it for him to do this for an unpopular Hailan.
After turning the white jade ring on his hand, Hongli had already made up his mind.
"Since the charcoal fire in Hai Chang's room was sent by Concubine Xian, there is no need to keep this deceiving palace maid. Take her away and beat her to death."
A simple sentence can destroy a person's life. This is imperial power.
Wang Qin immediately stood up and signaled the two eunuchs behind him to drag the palace maid Xiangyun away.
Xiangyun wanted to call for help, but her mouth was covered and she couldn't say anything.
You didn't say anything when I asked you to, and now that things have become a foregone conclusion, there's no point in you saying anything.
Gao Xiyue, who was kneeling on the ground, trembled, frightened by the emperor's decisiveness in killing.
Hongli looked at her again and continued:
"As the head of Xianfu Palace, you are not able to shoulder this responsibility. I think the title of 'Hui' is not suitable for you, so forget it."
Gao Xiyue raised her head abruptly and exclaimed in disbelief: "Your Majesty!"
She couldn't believe that the emperor stripped her of her title just because of this.
Isn't this a slap in her face!
But Hongli hadn't finished his words yet, "Move Hai Changzai to the Yanxi Palace, and today's matter will be over."
Hailan, who was feeling hesitant, was delighted as she could finally live with her sister!
Ruyi was also happy in her heart, thinking that the emperor was still on my side, proving that he still loved me!
Little did they know that the look in Gao Xiyue's eyes when she looked at them was as if it was poisoned.
After Hongli finished speaking, he stood up and walked outside.
After being delayed for so long, he has long wanted to go back.
Luo Yao followed Hongli like a little bird, and walked out of Xianfu Palace amid the voices of a group of people seeing off the emperor.
In the darkness, one could still hear the whimpering of the executed palace maids.
Hongli looked down at the little head that had nestled into her arms again, fearing that she would be frightened.
Then he asked in a low voice: "Are you scared?"
Luo Yao immediately shook her head, then looked at him with starry eyes and praised:
"No, I just think that the emperor is so majestic. Just a look can scare people to the point of weakness."