Chapter 727: Habaek’s “Bride”
The imperial envoy was already waiting for them at the foot of the mountain.
When she saw Shi Li appear with Ling Heng, there was no surprise on her round and kind face. Instead, she pointed at the carriage parked nearby.
He invited them to get on the carriage with an earnest and enthusiastic attitude.
Of course, there is no need to sleep in the open air along the way.
No matter where they went, the imperial envoys made all the arrangements and treated Ling Heng and Shi Li like princes and princesses.
When we arrived in Kyoto, it was late spring in March. The city was filled with willows and peach blossoms, which set off the constant stream of pedestrians and traffic, making it extremely bustling.
What young girl doesn't like to be lively?
When the carriage drove into the city gate, Shi Li quietly lifted the curtain and looked out, watching the people coming and going. For the first time, she witnessed the ancient prosperous times with her own eyes.
The empress dowager in the palace was worried, and the imperial envoy did not care about the group's heavy travel and took them directly to the palace.
When arriving at the palace gate, everyone had to undergo routine inspection and all weapons and sharp objects they carried had to be handed over.
Ling Heng had been carrying a wooden sword on his back, and according to the law he had to take it off.
Upon seeing this, the imperial envoy showed a token and sternly rebuked the guard in charge of checking the door.
"This is a distinguished guest invited by the Queen Mother. Do not offend her."
When the guards saw the empress dowager's token, they immediately retreated respectfully and did not dare to ask a single question.
This scene surprised Shi Li and the comments.
I originally thought that Ling Heng's master only knew people in the palace, but I didn't expect that he would be so polite to this extent. It is really surprising.
But it’s not surprising. People with real abilities are respected wherever they go.
After entering the palace, the imperial envoy anxiously led the two people to the Empress Dowager's palace.
The scenery along the way was magnificent and beautiful. Shi Li couldn't help but look around secretly as she walked, and she almost bumped into the pillars next to her several times.
Every time, it was Ling Heng who reached out to hold her back. The last time, Ling Heng helplessly lowered his head and sighed, holding her sleeve and never letting go.
Shi Li then looked at the scenery in the palace with greater confidence and boldness. Not far away there was an exquisitely built attic with carved beams and painted rafters.
From afar, I saw a beautiful lady in palace dress with skin as white as cream, slowly walking out of the attic with the help of her maid. Her hair was as black as clouds and she wore exquisite pearl hairpins on both sides of her hair.
With Shi Li's good hearing, she could hear the maid respectfully calling her "Royal Concubine".
So, she is the legendary demon concubine?
Shi Li subconsciously raised her eyebrows. She didn't see any ominous aura on the imperial concubine. She was clearly a stunningly beautiful woman.
But this is not something she can say casually.
The imperial envoy brought them before the Queen Mother, respectfully reported Ling Heng's identity to her, and then withdrew.
The Queen Mother looked at Ling Heng kindly.
"You seem to be more capable than your master. No wonder your master asked you to go on this journey."
The way this was said made it seem as if the Queen Mother and the Master were extremely familiar with each other and there was no awkwardness at all.
Ling Heng smiled slightly but said nothing.
People in their sect are actually very cold towards outsiders. Shi Li could see this from Ling Heng's attitude towards the imperial envoy along the way.
[So, the anchor was not considered an outsider~]
[Suddenly sweet~]
[The little Taoist priest is actually quite natural~]
The Queen Mother seemed to know what kind of people they were, and did not care about Ling Heng's attitude. She just sighed slightly.
"You already know the reason why I asked you to come to the palace. Not only is His Majesty bewitched by the evil concubine, but even the Crown Prince... I am really worried."
Hearing the word "Crown Prince", Shi Li, who had been keeping her head down, was almost startled and raised her head.
What kind of royal gossip is this?!
[A father and son fight for a woman, so exciting?! ]
[I was about to fall asleep, but now I’m dozing off! ]
[Red...red chicken! ! ! 】
Afterwards, the Queen Mother worriedly recounted the origins of the evil concubine.
The current crown prince got married at the age of sixteen, and married the noble lady Xu, whom the queen had long chosen.
Xu entered the Eastern Palace and became the Crown Princess, and she and the Crown Prince got along well.
Who would have known that half a year later, somehow, she had seduced His Majesty in the back garden and made him completely bewildered. Despite everyone's opposition, he summoned Xu into the palace and doted on her in every way.
Now, Xu was made the imperial concubine second only to the emperor.
Shi Li almost forgot to breathe after hearing such big gossip.
So, the imperial concubine she just met was actually the former crown princess. Now the emperor is so brave that he directly takes possession of his daughter-in-law?
[Uh... I think I've seen this plot before~]
【Me too……】
[The Crown Princess gave up the young and handsome Crown Prince and seduced an old man? Queen Mother, don't be too ridiculous! ]
The comments on the barrage listened to the Queen Mother's one-sided statement and spoke up for justice.