Chapter 563.4: Perfect
Special Thanks to these patrons for their support!
S T E L L A R C L O U D
[Celeste S.] [Christine G.-L.]
O R A N G E S T A R
[Fazzienaz] [K.Rom] [Reece P.] [Suong D.] [Ziana K.-P.]
Y E L L O W S T A R
[Chlaudette P.] [Gwyneth T.] [Manon] [Passerby] [Xena]
G O L D S T A R
[Lord_Wolve] [Nanashi D. Y.] [Nevy] [Roxanne C.]
R A I N B O W S T A R
[Allie] [BritnaeM] [Debra W] [Kiiayame] [Peggy F.]
T H E S U N
[Ava C.] [Caroline] [Galetron] [Kaylee3150] [kuroneko_chan] [Lily J.]
[Malinkat] [Michelle K.] [onepiece] [Scorpion Princess] [Smurfinbatik] [Sophia W.]
Also, many thanks to everyone who bought me coffee (*≧∀≦*)
Eunuch Wei broke into a cold sweat but managed to remain composed, "This servant anticipated that the Princess might come at this time, so this servant sent them away in advance."
Princess Ning'an watched the trembling Eunuch Wei with amusement, saying with a chuckle, "No wonder His Majesty values you so much, Eunuch Wei. You are indeed meticulous!"
Eunuch Wei replied devoutly, "It is this servant’s duty to share the worries of my master. To survive, this servant must show the Princess my capabilities."
Princess Ning'an chuckled and said, "Very well. After this is done, whether you survive or not depends on how much you please this princess."
Eunuch Wei vowed, "This servant will serve the Princess with all my heart and soul!"
The corner of Princess Ning'an's lips hooked up coldly, "Fine, go outside and wait. I have something to discuss with His Majesty. Remember, don't let anyone in."
"...Yes!"
"Oh, one more thing."
"Please command, Princess."
"Where is my imperial brother's imperial jade seal?"
Eunuch Wei froze.
Princess Ning'an looked at him with a smirk. "Just now, you said you would serve me with all your heart and soul. But now, you're not even willing to fetch the imperial jade seal for this princess?"
Eunuch Wei reluctantly went to the small study room of the bedchamber, opened a hidden compartment, took out the imperial jade seal, and handed it to Princess Ning'an with both hands.
Princess Ning'an smiled triumphantly and said, "You may leave."
Eunuch Wei glanced at the unconscious Emperor and then left the bedchamber.
Princess Ning'an sat beside the Emperor with the imperial jade seal in her hand. From her other sleeve, she pulled out a bright yellow decree.
In the State of Zhao, the imperial decrees were often dictated by the Emperor, with the scribe Hanlin officials writing them down and adding rhetorical embellishments to draft the decrees. Finally, they were presented to the Emperor for approval and stamping of the imperial seal.
However, there were also special cases, such as when the Emperor wrote his own edicts, or designated someone close to him to write them.
"Imperial brother, you must want to know what happened today. Let me tell you."
"There has been progress in the case of Sun Ping's attempted assassination of imperial brother. You would never guess who was behind it. It was imperial mother."
"I couldn't believe it either. Imperial mother has always been so fond of you, how could she allow someone to assassinate you? But the human and material evidence is undeniable; imperial mother won't be able to turn the case around this time."
"Who's the one investigating the case, you might ask? It's the Central Judicial Office and my sister-in-law, the Empress"
"Sister-in-law's temperament is clear to imperial brother. When she heard that imperial mother had done such a heinous act, she acted decisively and ordered the imperial guards to detain imperial mother in Renshou Palace."
"Sister-in-law also asked me to inquire with you how to deal with imperial mother. What is it? Imperial brother wants to put imperial mother to death?"
"Isn't that inappropriate? Imperial mother has raised you, after all. How could imperial brother commit matricide? Oh, I forgot, you've done it before. Wasn't imperial concubine mother executed by imperial brother’s order? I suppose having done it once, imperial brother has become accustomed to it? Killing your mother again… Without batting an eyelid, you can do that, right?"
Princess Ning'an's chilling laughter sent shivers down one's spine.
However, in the next moment, her smile disappeared, and she said coldly, "Imperial concubine mother was killed by your collusion. Yet you still have the nerve to ask if I'm resentful?"
"Imperial brother, how about I kill your imperial mother for you, and then ask if you're resentful?"
The unconscious Emperor began to tremble lightly, his hands and eyelids seemingly struggling and twitching violently.
He resembled an animal desperate to break free from shackles and cages, even at the cost of his own flesh and blood.
"Humph!" Princess Ning'an pressed him down with one hand and said mockingly, "Killing her would be too easy for her. How about making her a nun, experiencing the suffering my imperial concubine mother endured? Then let her watch as her son dies tragically before her eyes, and her protected kingdom falls into the hands of others bit by bit! Isn't that more agonizing than death?"
The Emperor trembled violently all over!
Princess Ning'an's eyes showed no pity as she withdrew her hand from pressing the Emperor down. Straightening up, she left the bedchamber with the imperial decree in hand.
She tossed a bottle of medicine to Eunuch Wei and said, "Give him another dose tonight."
Eunuch Wei glanced at the imperial decree in her hand, his pupils shrinking, not daring to ask further. He lowered his head and accepted the bottle of medicine with both hands, saying, "Yes."
Princess Ning'an lifted her chin, "The Emperor woke up just now, and he entrusted me to write this decree on his behalf. Empress Dowager Zhuang committed regicide and treason, a heinous crime. From today on, she is to go to the Taiping Nunnery to become a nun and is not to return to the imperial palace without summons. Eunuch Wei, follow me to announce the imperial decree at Renshou Palace!"
Eunuch Wei's expression suddenly changed, "Princess..."
Princess Ning'an looked at him icily, "Will you go, or will you die?"
Trembling, Eunuch Wei took the imperial decree.
He did not believe that the Emperor would act against Empress Dowager Zhuang. The mother and son had long since resolved their past grievances. His Majesty would rather die himself than harm Empress Dowager Zhuang!
This was clearly... This was clearly...
Princess Ning'an spoke coldly, "Don't test my patience! If you don't go, I'll find someone else!"
Eunuch Wei's chest churned.
I can't die, I definitely can't die. If I die, she will find someone else to be by His Majesty’s side, and His Majesty will be in even greater danger...
Eunuch Wei's eyes reddened, and he trembled as he said, "This servant will go! This servant... will go to Renshou Palace to announce the decree!"
Eunuch Wei followed Princess Ning'an to Renshou Palace.
According to Empress Xiao’s orders, no one was allowed to enter Renshou Palace to visit Empress Dowager Zhuang.
However, seeing the imperial decree was like seeing the Emperor himself, so Eunuch Wei and Princess Ning'an were not stopped.
"The imperial decree has arrived——"
Eunuch Wei announced loudly.
There was no response from inside Renshou Palace.
Eunuch Wei announced again, "The imperial decree has arrived——"
Only the palace servants came out.
Princess Ning'an looked at the tightly closed doors of the bedchamber, saying, "Imperial mother, His Majesty has issued an imperial decree."
However, Empress Dowager Zhuang seemed to have no intention of acknowledging anyone.
Well, historically speaking, there had never been an Emperor issuing an imperial decree to an Empress Dowager. This was truly unprecedented.
It was reasonable for Empress Dowager Zhuang to ignore it.
Eunuch Wei announced the decree again, but to no avail.
Princess Ning'an furrowed her brows and finally pushed open the carved red door.
However, what greeted her was the sight of an empty bedchamber.
Just where was the figure of Empress Dowager Zhuang?
Raz P.'s Thoughts
To read advance GSPW chapters! Updates 7x a week (daily).
You can read up to 30 advance chapters in our patreon so you should go check it out. ^^
No patreon but want to support us? Then,
OR if you can't support us in money, you can always support us emotionally -just hope into . Hehehe~