Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 315: The Da Liang Envoy Is Coming!

"Your Majesty?"

Long Yue suddenly turned around and saw Qi Yun approaching with his hands clasped behind him.

She had seen this Emperor several times before, and even now, she still felt he was very imposing!

"Minister’s Wife pays her respects to His Majesty the Emperor!"

The weather was gradually turning colder, and Qi Yun had been in a good mood lately, taking a walk in the Imperial Garden to relax, but who would have thought he would see a strange woman strolling ahead.

He called her a strange woman because he recognized Lan Yu, who was with Long Yue, as Consort Xue’s personal maid.

Logically, she should have been following Consort Xue, but now she was with someone else. Who was that person?

Curious, Qi Yun walked over.

The woman ahead turned and saluted. Qi Yun was first struck by her beauty and then remembered who she was.

Li Qingmu’s wife, Pang Longyue, to whom he had once granted the title of Lady Jiao.

Why was this woman in the Imperial Palace?

"Is Li Qingmu bored at home?"

Qi Yun’s question was sharp, seemingly inquiring about Li Qingmu’s situation, but actually reprimanding Long Yue for being in the palace.

Long Yue knew lying was absolutely not an option at this moment. This Emperor was so clever that even a small lie would surely lead to trouble.

At this moment, Lan Yu could have stepped forward. Qi Yun knew that Consort Xue had some grievances with Long Yue, so just a slight hint that she was here to give her a hard time could have brushed the matter aside.

But she did not!

She thought it wouldn’t be bad to let Long Yue make a fool of herself!

After all, Long Yue had severely humiliated her last time!

Lan Yu kept her head down, maintained her silence, and waited to watch the drama. Long Yue said, "It is because my brother-in-law is involved with Miss Chang Lexi. Consort Xue asked me to inquire, and I found the scenery of the Imperial Palace so beautiful that I wanted to stroll around."

Qi Yun looked at her coldly, "The scenery of the Imperial Palace is good? Hmph, only those greedy for riches and glory would think so!"

Oh, he was angry!

Angry that their two families were colluding!

Cao Yin is one of Qi Yun’s men, but you didn’t even inform the Emperor about your secret interactions, showing blatant disrespect!

After speaking, Qi Yun flung his sleeves and left.

Once he was gone, Long Yue breathed a long sigh of relief. The Emperor being angry meant nothing was wrong. If he wasn’t angry and kept questioning why she was wandering the harem, then it would have been a big problem.

As a minister’s wife, running around like this, what exactly were you up to?

Familiarizing yourself with the terrain, looking for an opportunity to rebel?

Emperors are highly suspicious by nature and are inclined to think that way.

Long Yue turned back to glance at Lan Yu, who was snickering. Probably delighted to see her unlucky, she would report this good news back to Consort Xue.

In response, Long Yue remained indifferent.

Had she forgotten that it was Consort Xue who summoned me? Aren’t you afraid of being implicated?

Forget it, what vision could a mere maid have.

The Emperor had left, but Long Yue still wandered around here for a while to familiarize herself with the layout of the palaces before departing.

After Long Yue returned, Lan Yu went back to Feixue Palace and recounted what happened on the way to Chang Wenxue, only to be greeted by a resounding slap.

"You stupid girl, how could you not smooth things over at the time? The Chang Family was going to marry the Cao Family; this matter should have been discussed privately and only made public when it was certain. Yet you let her mention it so early, directly tying our two families together! What will the Emperor think of me?"

Chang Wenxue was furious. Long Yue’s tactics were shameless, and it didn’t help that the maid she brought along lacked insight, allowing her to prevent Long Yue from speaking nonsense. Were you worried she would rebel?

"Madam, this maid knows her wrong! But I couldn’t stand her arrogance; she surely upset you a lot before..."

Lan Yu felt aggrieved. She just wanted to see Long Yue embarrassed, then tell the madam, thinking she would be pleased. Who knew it would end like this?

"Get out!"

"Yes..."

"Come back!"

"Madam?"

"Get my attire ready; I must go to the Emperor and ask for forgiveness!"

Lan Yu felt even worse; her lack of judgment had harmed the madam!

...

Qi Yun was fuming as he returned to the sleeping chambers, and Chen Zhong quickly handed him water, "Your Majesty, have a sip to moisten your throat."

He didn’t say to quell the fire, but to moisten the throat, showcasing his skill in observing expressions.

The tea was a bit cool but suited Qi Yun’s current mood; he just wanted a cold drink to douse his ire.

After downing the tea, Qi Yun suddenly had a clear head and sneered coldly.

"Hmph, that woman is also cunning!"

"Why does Your Majesty say so?"

"She deliberately mentioned looking at the scenery to provoke me, wanting me to leave in anger. It seems... her visit to the Imperial Palace is not without hidden motives."

Chen Zhong became alert and whispered, "Should I send someone to stop her?"

"No need, since Consort Xue summoned her, there’s no reason to detain her. If I had sensed something amiss earlier, I could have apprehended her on the spot but now..."

Qi Yun shook his head.

The matter had passed, and if Qi Yun were to stop Long Yue now, it would show a lack of courage for the Emperor. It would be humiliating and alienate the ministers.

Cao Yin had saved him from danger many times, a loyalty that could not be forgotten. Over the years, he had also followed the rules, always defending Xinan without becoming overbearing, showing the right balance.

Being Emperor is a lonely position, where no one around you can be completely trusted. To ensure the supreme authority of the imperial power, he must firmly grasp the military in his hand.

Qi Yun gave special treatment to military generals, and as long as they knew their limits, they would enjoy a good life.

Therefore, after some thought, Qi Yun abandoned the idea of detaining Long Yue.

"Your Majesty, Consort Xue requests an audience."

"Why is she coming?"

Qi Yun had recently been rather indifferent towards this consort, and hearing of her visit, he seemed impatient.

But recalling the previous matter, he waved his hand to let her in.

"Your Majesty, Your servant had no intentions! Your servant only just learned of Le’er and Cao Xiao’s connections, so she summoned Lady Jiao for questioning. Initially, your servant thought they might not be suitable and feared suspicion of collusion, but Lady Jiao said, we shouldn’t break up a union..."

On entering, Consort Xue threw herself on the ground, crying out loud, "Your servant considered Le’er our only cherished pearl and didn’t want her to be sad, so temporarily agreed, intending to discuss with Your Majesty later, but then..."

"I won’t pursue this matter!"

Qi Yun interrupted Chang Wenxue impatiently.

Crying and sobbing, what kind of behavior is that?

"I’m a bit tired, you may leave now!"

Qi Yun closed his eyes.

Chang Wenxue quickly turned her thoughts and said, "Your Majesty, I have recently learned a new skill, particularly effective for exhaustion; would you like to try it?"

Qi Yun slightly opened his eyes, looking at the woman opposite, eager to please. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

He had forgotten, her head massage was very adept, something she had learned from Princess Consort Yun.

This reminder evoked memories, and Qi Yun’s gaze softened as he nodded slightly.

Feeling like she had received an amnesty, Chang Wenxue hastily stood up, came behind Qi Yun, and began gently massaging him with her slender, jade-white fingers.

"Your Majesty, the Da Liang Envoy has arrived from Liang Country. With them is Princess Nianxi, said to be seeking her brother."

A voice suddenly came in from outside.