in2ebook Chapter 259 The title of the demon concubine
Chapter 259 The title of the demon concubine
The stick hit the body hard, and the unconscious old minister suddenly woke up with a scream of pain.
His eyes were filled with fear.
Originally, I wanted to use this opportunity to promote my sincere loyalty to the emperor and the country.
Even if Your Majesty is furious, you cannot kill such a loyal minister to vent your anger.
If Your Majesty cared about his imperial reputation, he would never make such a choice.
Who knew...his wishful thinking was completely shattered.
Your Majesty has murderous intentions.
"Ah... Your Majesty."
"I was wrong, please spare my life, Your Majesty."
Qin Feiling looked down at him: "No, you are right. Aren't you going to use your own blood to awaken my kindness?"
"Master Zhang, keep your word. If you ever enter the imperial power and see my father, please report me to him. I hope my father will come to me in a dream and scold me on his behalf."
There was a coldness in his eyes, and after he said this, he had someone cover Lord Zhang's mouth.
He asked all his officials to watch the execution.
No one dared to leave, and they all watched the whole process trembling.
The timid ones had already started sobbing and crying.
The brave ones all had stern faces and tried to beg for mercy several times.
But when their eyes met Qin Feiling's cold eyes, no one dared to say a word.
Before the thirty strokes of the cane were completed, the sixty-year-old minister, Lord Zhang, gradually breathed his last.
The blood flowed down and spread over several steps of the Golden Throne Hall.
The strong smell of blood lingered around the Golden Throne Hall for a long time.
A censor was beheaded in public, and a sixty-year-old minister was beaten to death in court.
Before the court was dismissed, the news had already spread throughout the entire harem.
Inside Yuanchen Palace.
Jin Xin reported all the information she had obtained to Zhou Lingge.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty executed two ministers in a row in the Golden Throne Hall today."
"One was beheaded in public, and another, a sixty-year-old minister, was reportedly beaten to death right outside the Golden Throne Hall's gate. Those who witnessed it all said the minister's blood... practically dyed the entire Golden Throne Hall door red."
"Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have never been so bloodthirsty... The killing of two ministers at once has caused panic and unrest throughout Kyoto."
"The Queen Mother seems to have fallen ill from fright."
Zhou Lingge pursed her lips and fell into a long silence.
She was originally in a good mood. After all, Qin Keqing's true colors were exposed, and Qin Feiling was relieved to have such a powerful figure in her harem.
Afterwards, she could easily get rid of Qin Keqing without any effort by relying on Qin Feiling.
However, she didn't expect... Qin Feiling killed so many lives for this.
His reputation for cruelty and ruthlessness has probably spread throughout the capital and even the Great Jin.
This is not a good thing for an emperor!
For a ruler, the most important thing is the hearts of his subjects.
Now, this minister has been tempted... The political situation is unstable. If it continues to develop like this, I am afraid that sooner or later, the people's hearts will also be unstable!
Jin Xin's eyes turned red. She thought of what happened in the court and felt extremely moved.
"In fact, His Majesty had no intention of killing at first... It was those censors who brought the incident upon you, Your Majesty, and only then did His Majesty become completely enraged and start a killing spree."
"Your Majesty, everything His Majesty has done is all for you."
Zhou Lingge curled his lips and smiled softly.
"For me... I didn't expect that he would kill so many people for me."
She could clearly see Qin Feiling's feelings for her now.
She should be happy.
She is getting closer and closer to her goal.
Qin Feiling is now almost crazy about her.
But she felt very depressed...
She suddenly couldn't understand her own heart.
Zhou Lingge asked absentmindedly, "Where is His Majesty now?"
"Since the court session ended, His Majesty has gone to the Imperial Study to process memorials." Jin Xin's brows knitted together, and she looked at Zhou Lingge hesitantly, "Your Majesty, there is actually one more thing I want to tell you."
Zhou Lingge nodded gently: "Speak..."
Jin Xin's eyes were filled with indignation. "Right now, rumors are circulating throughout the harem that His Majesty will become a tyrant because of you. They also say that you are a demon concubine, and sooner or later you will bring disaster to the country of Jin."
But in just one morning, the rumor that the imperial concubine was a witch had spread like wildfire, and it was showing signs of getting more intense.
If you don't think about how to quell the rumors, I'm afraid the fire will burn the Empress.
The situation will become more and more serious!
Zhou Lingge raised her eyebrows and couldn't help but chuckle.
"They are truly pervasive... Even with your majesty's massacre, they haven't been able to deter the evil intentions of some people..."
"It seems that I have to take action myself."
"Since the outside world has spread the rumor that I am a demon concubine, wouldn't it be a waste if I don't do a few things a demon concubine should do?"
Jin Xin's eyes were filled with surprise: "Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot..."
There are rumors everywhere that the Queen is a witch. If the Queen does something else, won't she be unable to clear herself completely?
Once she is labeled as a demon concubine, even the royal heir in the Empress's womb might be implicated.
"Your Highness, you must think twice and not act rashly. Otherwise, the reputation of this demon concubine..."
Zhou Lingge curled her lips and smiled softly: "The title of Demon Concubine is very good...I can't bear this title in vain."
"Jinxin, the sun is shining brightly today. Come with me to the Imperial Garden for a stroll. These days have been really dull, and I need to find some fun..."
Jin Xin agreed with a nervous mood, and respectfully helped Zhou Lingge out.
The Imperial Garden has recently transplanted many precious flowers, which are now gorgeous and exuding charming fragrance. The entire Imperial Garden is a riot of color, with a variety of flowers competing for beauty, which is a breathtaking beauty!
Zhou Lingge strolled among them, looking at the beautiful flowers, as if she was in a dreamlike world of flowers, which made her feel relaxed and happy and reluctant to leave.
Her mood couldn't help but change a lot.
After walking around a corridor, Zhou Lingge looked up and saw Qin Keqing.
Her eyes flickered slightly, and she curled her lips into a smile: "Oh, is Concubine Qin also admiring the flowers in the Imperial Garden?"
Qin Keqing was stunned, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
Shouldn't the imperial concubine stay in Yuanchen Palace obediently at this time?
The rumor that she was a demon concubine had now spread throughout Kyoto. If it were someone else, they would have been terrified and would have hidden themselves away in the deep palace, never daring to show themselves in such a high-profile manner in public again.
She didn't expect it at this critical juncture.
This imperial concubine actually came to the Imperial Garden for a walk, which was a rare occasion?
Qin Keqing quickly knelt and saluted Zhou Lingge: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. How did you find time to come to the Imperial Garden today?"