Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

Chapter 516 The Last Edict

The shout was as loud as thunder and lightning, and the entire Yinyu Palace could hear it.

Wang Xifeng straightened her clothes and walked out of the bedroom with an expressionless face, with An'er and Ru'er following closely behind her.

He Ke also ran out in a hurry, rushed over to grab her hand: "Mother! I also..."

"No imperial decree." Wang Xifeng waved her sleeves and dodged her, but she did not look at her. Instead, she looked at Nanny Ji, "Mammy, keep He Ke under control."

It was cold as ice.

He Ke was stunned and subconsciously looked at his fingers again, his whole body trembling slightly.

Wang Xifeng strode out.

An'er and Ru'er followed closely.

But when they reached the palace gate, Wang Xifeng stopped, tilted her head slightly, and whispered, "An'er, you stay."

An'er was also stunned: "My Lady..."

"He Ke... Wu Jin and Er Cai, I leave them to you." Wang Xifeng added softly, "Take Chun Nuan and Chun Sheng with you and protect them well."

An'er's face changed drastically, and his body shook: "My Lady!"

Wang Xifeng didn't say another word, but just looked at her steadily, with infinite depth and complexity in her eyes.

An'er grabbed the door frame beside her, supported her weak knees, bit her lower lip tightly, took a deep breath, and nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

Wang Xifeng took Ruer away.

His back was straighter than ever, even a little chilly.

An'er was watching at the palace gate, tears welling up in her eyes!

Chun Sui, who had followed quietly, was startled, but did not dare to move forward rashly. After hesitating for a moment, she handed over the handkerchief and whispered, "Sister An'er, are you okay?"

An'er's gaze gradually became firm and he turned back to look at Yinyu Palace.

Princess Heke, Lady Le'an, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, as well as Nanny Ji, Aunt Meng, Jing Li and others all appeared beside the doors and windows at some point in time.

Some were confused, some were solemn.

These people are all connected with the Empress, and to outsiders it seems as if they are blood relatives and share life and death, joy and sorrow with her.

But if we talk about it from the fundamental point of view, only Ruer and I are the ones who have followed the Queen for her whole life!

Especially, myself.

An'er raised her sleeves, wiped away her tears, and looked fierce:

"I'm fine.

"Close the palace door and return to your room.

"Listen to your Majesty, we will wait for your order!

"No one is allowed to go out!"

Aunt Meng looked at An'er with approval in her eyes and nodded slightly.

Madam Ji also sighed and murmured, "Finally I have mastered it..."

At this moment, He Ke has returned to normal, his eyes are clear and he looks more transparent and calm: "Mammy, I want to go to the Ideological and Political Hall."

"No. Princess, you have to be obedient." Nanny Ji said meaningfully, "Listen to your mother."

Although He Ke did not insist, he shook his head gently and said, "Mammy, mother has never been so distant from me.

"She has always loved me deeply...

"I am anxious……"

"Don't worry." Madam Ji curled her lips, "Your mother also has a mother, and a father who loves her just as much."

He Ke seemed to understand something.

In just half a moment, Wang Xifeng arrived at the Sizheng Hall.

The others who were summoned were either still outside the palace or getting their makeup done.

She was the only one who went out upon hearing the imperial decree, her carriage moving as fast as the wind.

When Prince Yong, Prince Xiaoyao, Guo Chongben and the imperial physician saw her, they all bowed their heads and saluted. Wang Xifeng also tilted her head and bowed slightly in return.

Only Yin Shijie's gloomy eyes moved around her head and became more and more vicious.

Wang Xifeng seemed not to notice, she stood up and walked inside.

When they reached the inner hall door, Chang Ying glanced at her, turned around and went in to report quietly; Chen Duo clearly heard Wang Xifeng whispering:

"Kill Yin Shijie."

Chen Duo blinked gently.

The tired voice of Emperor Chongzhao came from inside: "Royal Concubine, come in."

Wang Xifeng turned her head to look at Ru'er and said, "You stay."

Ruer lowered her head: "Yes."

Wang Xifeng walked into the bedroom alone.

The Si Zheng Hall is spacious and bright. It is close to the Xuan Zheng Hall. It was specially arranged by the Emperor Taishang twenty years ago for the Crown Prince to teach and hold court.

At that time, Tai Shang loved his son deeply, and the place was decorated in an elegant, noble and well-organized manner.

Later, the deposed crown prince committed treason and died, and the place was sealed up.

Just before the Emperor abdicated and left the palace, he suddenly had the palace cleaned out and the furnishings were not greatly changed. Only the Qilin Jade Throne, which had once symbolized the Crown Prince's power, was moved away.

Wang Xifeng walked over step by step. Although she did not look around, she secretly admired in her heart what a wonderful place this was!

——It would be great if everyone could move to Yinyu Palace!

"I am Wang, your concubine, paying my respects to the Supreme Being and Your Majesty. May the Supreme Being be well and Your Majesty be well." Wang Xifeng performed the grand salute according to the etiquette of the grand court worship.

Emperor Chongzhao, who was sitting on the round stool beside the bed, and Emperor Shengping, who was lying on the bed dying, turned their heads to look at her at the same time with complicated expressions.

Emperor Chongzhao opened his mouth and even raised his hand, wanting Wang Xifeng to stand up.

But the Supreme held him down and looked at Wang Xifeng. His breath was weak and his voice was indifferent, but still full of authority:

"Wang, I heard that you are very powerful in the palace!"

Wang Xifeng lowered her head and said, "I dare not."

"He controlled the palace power, formed a clique for personal gain, disrespected the empress, bullied the concubines, and even lied to the emperor, trying to cover up everything and interfere in government affairs!"

Tai Shang spoke slowly and calmly, and every word he said was an unforgivable crime of treason!

"I dare not, I am innocent!" Wang Xifeng choked and accompanied him perfunctorily.

The Supreme sneered, motioned to Emperor Chongzhao to help him sit up with difficulty, and leaned against the bed: "You dare not?!

"Emperor, you dare not make a lotus gathering on the top of your head?!

"Fortunately, the courtiers controlled themselves and did not spread the joke.

"Otherwise, I wonder how many people in the world and all nations would secretly mock the emperor for not having any achievements in civil and military affairs to show off, and for using such supernatural tricks to prove that he is a true dragon descended to the world?"

Emperor Chongzhao lowered his eyes, his face expressionless.

The Supreme Lord looked at Wang Xifeng again, his eyes sharp and fierce, his face full of murderous intent: "You dare not?!

"You dare not use your treacherous means to attract all kinds of birds from the East Palace to the Daming Palace, from the capital to the other courtyards, and gather on the roof where you are!

"And then spread it everywhere, something like - a hundred birds pay homage to the phoenix!

"explain!

"Which demon did you use, and what kind of magic did you use to make the birds fly around and the clouds gather and disperse?!"

Tai Shang held his breath and shouted loudly, while bending over, staring at the thin woman in mourning clothes who was kneeling on the ground!

Wang Xifeng subconsciously raised her head, surprised and shocked: "What, what?"

She was speechless and paused for a long time before she stammered, "I, I don't know! What is Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix?"

Tai Shang looked at her face inquiringly.

There was only surprise and confusion, no calculation or panic.

He narrowed his eyes and said, "It seems that you are going to be stubborn to the end." He sat back again, his face became even paler and more dead, and his fingers trembled uncontrollably.

"I am about to die, and I don't have the energy or the desire to argue with you.

“But a witch like you with ulterior motives cannot stay with my son.

“I want to leave a will.

"Royal Concubine Wang, your filial piety moves heaven, and you are willing to die for me instead of the Emperor and Empress! Granted!"