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"Is she dead?" Ling Wan Yue raised an eyebrow, surprised that Tian Fei Yao had actually done it.
"I don't know; the investigation is still ongoing."
"No need to investigate. It's obvious she must be dead. Consort Li is not someone to take lightly; leaving such a woman in the harem poses too great a threat to her." Ling Wan Yue clearly showed a lack of interest.
"However..." Xiang Lian changed the subject, "The master has seen that woman's appearance. He said she was extremely beautiful and had a peach blossom mark on her forehead."
The state banquet officially began. Tian Fei Yao sat at the top, while Ling Wan Yue and Ling Yao Yue sat on either side. The other consorts and officials took their seats according to their ranks.
Gu Yun Niang paced anxiously outside the main hall. According to their agreement, Eunuch Rong Sheng should have gone to the abandoned residence near the Cold Palace to rescue someone. She had observed that there were only two or three guards, and Eunuch Rong Sheng had said it would be fine; today everyone was gathered in the main hall, so he could easily handle those few guards.
After thinking for a moment, she still felt uneasy and was preparing to follow him to check.
"Hey, that palace maid, come here and help." At that moment, a palace maid suddenly called out to her.
Gu Yun Niang's heart sank, but she steeled herself and followed her. She kept praying in her heart, hoping that Eunuch Rong Sheng could safely rescue Yun Shu Yan.
If he rescued him, she would have someone to rely on and could slowly plan to save her father later. Although she didn't understand Tian Fei Yao's intentions, it seemed he didn't intend to kill her father.
A dozen palace maids filed into the main hall, each carrying exquisite trays filled with various delicacies. Gu Yun Niang walked in the middle with her head down.
The palace maid who had called her earlier approached the Empress Dowager and nodded.
Ling Wan Yue raised an eyebrow; perhaps there would be a good show today.
Tian Fei Yao's gaze remained fixed on Su Mo Yuan, watching as he sat there hesitating. He was already ninety percent sure that he would win this battle.
Suddenly, Su Mo Yuan stood up, disregarding the astonished looks from everyone around him. He knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Today is the most celebratory day in Dayue's history; I have a gift to present!"
Li Fei revealed a satisfied smile. With this grand gift from her father, she no longer needed to fear Gu Yunniang, and what did it matter if the Empress was involved?
She could almost envision herself wearing a crown, receiving the worship of everyone around her.
"Speak, my minister!" Tian Feiyao said with a smile, his lips curling slightly.
"Although my Su family army has always served the court, they actually only obey military orders. Now that I am old and plan to retire, I have no sons to inherit my position. Your Majesty, you are my son-in-law, so I intend to give the military orders to you. From now on, my Su family army of four hundred thousand will only follow your command!"
At these words, everyone was stunned.
Ling Wanyue's phoenix eyes flashed with anger. The Su and Ling families had always been a counterbalance to Tian Feiyao's power. She had tried several times to persuade her father to win over Su Mo Yuan but had never succeeded.
Tian Feiyao had actually convinced this stubborn old man to willingly lay down his arms and hand over the military orders?
"General Su is being too modest. I know you only wish for your daughter's happiness. Li Fei has always been dear to me, so you can rest assured that I will treat her well!" Tian Feiyao said with a smile, slowly rising and walking over to Li Fei, taking her hand and leading her to Su Mo Yuan.
The other concubines looked at Li Fei with envy, and she felt delighted in her heart. The Emperor's words were like a reassurance for her.
Su Mo Yuan looked at the smile on his daughter's face and finally felt relieved. A military order in exchange for his daughter's lifelong happiness was worth it!
Gu Yunniang, standing among the palace maids, felt her mind buzzing. The phrase "my dear" shattered her completely. At that moment, she could think of only one thing: to leave this dreadful place.
In a panic, she rushed out but accidentally bumped into a maid behind her, causing wine cups to shatter everywhere. Everyone in the hall turned to look at her.
"Gu Yunniang!"
A low shout came from the man standing beside Li Fei, and she looked at him in terror, her heart breaking.
Tian Feiyao's eyes were filled with shock as he searched for her; meanwhile, she was carefree right under his nose. There was anger but also a sense of happiness at having found something lost.
Gu Yunniang gazed deeply at him for a moment before gracefully bowing. "Your Majesty, you have mistaken me. I am called Taohua and am a servant of Eunuch from Tingxuelou!"
She turned and walked away, and in that instant, tears streamed down her face. She hated herself for repeatedly holding expectations for this person. Hadn't he already caused her enough pain?
If loving someone was this difficult, then she would never love again.
"Stop!" Tian Feiyao shouted angrily, ignoring the calls of Consort Li beside him, and rushed towards Gu Yuniang. What peach blossoms? What of Eunuch ’s consort?
What had this woman done?
Everyone was shocked to see the Emperor chasing after a palace maid. Su Moyuan's expression darkened to the extreme, and Consort Li became the laughingstock of the crowd.
Ling Wanyue observed the whispers below and revealed a barely noticeable smile.
Gu Yuniang...
Perhaps she had found Tian Feiyao's weakness.
Tian Feiyao used his lightness skill to easily catch up with the fleeing woman. He grabbed her and said fiercely, "What kind of game are you playing?"
However, upon seeing her tear-streaked face, he was momentarily taken aback.
"Your Majesty, I am really not the person you are looking for," Gu Yuniang stubbornly shook her head and quickly wiped her tears away. She didn't want to get entangled any longer; since she had made this decision, it should be cut cleanly.
"What do you want to do?" Tian Feiyao was completely enraged and impatiently shouted.
"Your Majesty, please let me go; others will misunderstand..."
Tian Feiyao curled his lips into a cold smile. Misunderstand? Hmph! Suddenly, he lifted Gu Yuniang off her feet and strode towards the Imperial Hall.
Gu Yuniang panicked and shouted, "What are you doing? Put me down!"
The palace maids along the way saw this scene and quickly stepped back, all staring in astonishment at the woman in the Emperor's arms. Gu Yuniang felt both embarrassed and angry; she wished she could find a hole to hide in.
But... his embrace was so warm.
No! This won't do. The moment she realized she had such thoughts, she wished she could slap herself. Tian Feiyao looked at the frustrated expression on her face, and his anger intensified!
For the first time, he felt like someone was playing him for a fool, manipulating him at will.
Indeed, one should not be too kind to a person.
As soon as he entered the Imperial Prosperity Hall, Tian Feiyao shouted at the servants inside, "All of you get out!"
The servants immediately retreated in fear. Yunxin looked at the woman in his arms, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart.
At that moment, Gu Yuniang felt that the atmosphere between them was extremely oppressive. She quickly said, "Your Majesty, the way you left just now must have caused quite a stir among those present!"
Tian Feiyao gazed intently at her, unblinking, making her scalp tingle.
"Your..."
Before she could finish her sentence, a domineering kiss swept over her, and the man's cold breath filled her mouth and nose in an instant.
Tian Feiyao firmly held her head, punishingly biting her lip. Soon, a metallic sweetness spread in her mouth. Gu Yuniang's eyes widened in terror as she desperately tried to push him away, but this only made him kiss her more arrogantly.
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