Chapter 1328: Chapter 493: Palace Scheming Is No Match for Rebellion (Part 30)

"Alas, if the Empress Dowager were not His Majesty’s own mother, perhaps His Majesty wouldn’t always be oppressed by the word ’filial’!"

Feigning unconsciousness, Zheng Nianer muttered softly.

"What? Nianer, what did you say?"

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener took it to heart. Zheng Nianer’s whisper greatly shook Emperor Yongcheng. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"... I, I didn’t say anything!"

Zheng Nianer deliberately pretended to be scared.

She looked at Emperor Yongcheng timidly, then suddenly seemed to make up her mind, leaned closer, and said mysteriously: "Erlang, let me tell you a story."

A story?

What does that mean?

Emperor Yongcheng had no idea what remedy his little best friend was selling.

But, when he heard a folk tale called "Dragon Robe" from Zheng Nianer’s mouth, doubt filled his eyes, and his heart seemed to be in turmoil.

His face was clouded over, and he wandered around the hall like a mindless donkey.

Occasionally, he looked at Zheng Nianer with deep and probing eyes.

Zheng Nianer felt uneasy under his gaze, regretting somewhat if she had been too impulsive.

But, the task waits for no one.

To urge her to complete the task quickly, that Dog Coin system actually gave her a "taste" of being struck by lightning!

An electric current instantly pierced her head, her soul seemed deeply wounded.

Oh, the feeling of being struck by lightning, it’s truly unbearable.

At one moment, Zheng Nianer almost thought she was going to be soul scattering!

And this, was just a beginner’s "experience" version.

The Dog Coin system said that if it were a real lightning strike, it would be more painful, more despairing!

Zheng Nianer was frightened, she was truly scared.

To complete the task, she abandoned her principles, forfeited her persistence, she could use any means necessary.

Knowing her plan was absurd and somewhat reckless, but, what if it succeeded?

After all, Emperor Yongcheng wasn’t a purely filial Wise Emperor and he was the Emperor, protected by Dragon Energy.

Even if he did absurd things, it wouldn’t end in a disastrous outcome.

As long as the Emperor remains, Zheng Nianer and the entire Zheng Family would be safe.

Maybe, she could even overthrow Empress Dowager He with this!

Zheng Nianer was completely intimidated by the Palace Fighting System; even with just a one percent chance of success, she was desperate to try.

Just when Zheng Nianer thought Emperor Yongcheng was about to burst out, possibly to reprimand or blame her, Emperor Yongcheng suddenly halted.

Zheng Nianer’s heart pounded like a drum, watching Emperor Yongcheng’s reaction cautiously.

"... Someone! Summon Mrs. Hu!"

Emperor Yongcheng didn’t speak to Zheng Nianer, instead, he called for the little eunuch.

Phew!

Zheng Nianer secretly let out a breath.

Upon hearing Emperor Yongcheng’s call for "Mrs. Hu," she knew: this time, it’s stable!

No matter whether Emperor Yongcheng believed her folk tale or not, his heart was moved.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have summoned Lady Hu to the palace.

Perhaps it’s a connection between mother and daughter, or perhaps a deep understanding of Emperor Yongcheng.

Lady Hu, summoned to the palace, felt her heart settle the moment she saw Emperor Yongcheng.

Upon hearing Emperor Yongcheng’s inquiry in a low voice, Lady Hu feigned panic.

She even deliberately sneaked a glare at Zheng Nianer.

"Wet nurse, don’t blame Nianer. Nianer just saw me unhappy and deliberately told me a story to relieve my boredom!"

Lady Hu’s obvious little action naturally didn’t escape Emperor Yongcheng’s eyes.

Noticing Lady Hu "blame" his little best friend, Emperor Yongcheng hurried to clarify.

Lady Hu feigned fear, an anxious look, she urgently expressed, "Erlang, this matter is too significant, how could Nianer speak recklessly?"

"Wet nurse, you are an elder in the palace, watched me grow up. You should understand in your heart: did Nianer speak recklessly or not!"

Emperor Yongcheng sternly watched Lady Hu.

His feelings were very complicated at this moment; he didn’t even know what he was hoping for.

If Lady Hu confirmed Zheng Nianer’s little story was true, then he could indeed escape Empress Dowager He’s shadow.

But his status would not be so noble.

Of course, now he was already the Emperor, and had begun ruling, even as a Concubine Son, he couldn’t be pulled down from the Dragon Throne.

Besides, who would replace him?

Could it be Prince Liang?

Hehe, let alone the ministers might not agree, even Empress Dowager He—

To let the enemy’s son become Emperor, Empress Dowager He unless she was mad or dead, would consent.

Rather than watching the enemy mother and son thrive, Empress Dowager He would rather let Emperor Yongcheng continue sitting on the Dragon Throne.

Even if, Emperor Yongcheng might not be her biological son!