The Fierce Farm Girl Has A Secret Space

Chapter 2770: Chapter 2770: Interim Commander of the Eastern Camp (2)

The news of Xiao Jin’s imprisonment quickly spread throughout the Harem. The Phoenix Seal of the Harem was temporarily handed over to Virtuous Imperial Consort Mu, but before everyone had time to ponder what was happening, another royal decree was issued: King Yun was stripped of all power, and the Wang Residence was surrounded by the imperial guards. There was also an edict that, without the Emperor’s orders, King Yun was forbidden to leave the capital.

The sudden news left many people bewildered, while others were extremely apprehensive.

Inside Lingxi Palace, Hong Yu also informed the Virtuous Concubine of the Emperor’s actions.

”Is it just house arrest?” Cui Meng played with a porcelain cup, her eyes flashing with discontent. ”With such conclusive evidence, shouldn’t they eliminate all nine clans?” She knew that in her son’s mind, the only competitor in the imperial family all these years was Qi Jingyun. He didn’t take the Crown Prince seriously, so she wanted to help her son get rid of King Yun.

She didn’t like Xiao Jin either. Why should she hold sway over the Harem? Someone else should occupy that position.

Unfortunately, the Mu family picked up this advantage, but it didn’t matter; let them have their moment of triumph for now.

Hong Yu lowered her eyes and remained silent.

”It seems the Emperor still trusts that traitor,” Cui Meng’s face twisted for a moment as she slammed the cup down on the table. ”Well then, let’s add fuel to the fire.”

”Madam, stepping out at this time...”

”You don’t have to do much, just find someone to spread the word that King Yun doesn’t accept the Crown Prince,” warned the Virtuous Concubine with a cold smirk. Although it was a small matter, it could still plant a thorn in the Emperor’s heart.

”I understand,” Hong Yu nodded and withdrew.

When Yang Ruxin received the news, she wasn’t surprised. After all, women who had shared a bed with the Emperor were only so many; it was either this one or that one. Originally, she thought the other side would find someone insignificant to take the fall, but she didn’t expect they would directly pull down the Virtuous Concubine and King Yun, showing their ambition was substantial.

However, this also created a major suspicion.

Because anyone might want the Emperor dead, but Xiao Jin would never want the Emperor dead. Only with the Emperor alive would King Yun have a chance to become the Crown Prince; if the Emperor died, then there would be no chance at all.

Unless there was a rebellion, but that’s not something just anyone would dare to undertake.

”The Emperor has temporarily given me command of the troops in the Eastern Camp,” Gu Qingheng felt a bit frustrated. He had intended to relinquish his power, but instead, his authority was growing more significant.

”It’s only temporary. Once this matter has passed, you’ll have to return it, so don’t be angry,” Yang Ruxin smiled, reaching out to smooth his furrowed brow. ”Such a beautiful face, frowning doesn’t suit you.”

”Then you need to comfort me.”

”How should I comfort you?”

”What do you think?”

”Find you a couple of young maidens?” Yang Ruxin raised an eyebrow playfully.

”In this life, I only like this maiden before me,” Gu Qingheng wrapped her tightly in his arms. ”What if I don’t care for any of the others?”

”Do whatever you want.”

”Then that’s what I’ll do,” Gu Qingheng lowered his head and silenced Yang Ruxin with a kiss.

Outside the door, Gu Qiao instinctively covered his ears like a human embodiment of a huskie, thinking to himself, Madam, can’t you two shut the door when you’re being lovey-dovey for half the day? Standing here feels really awkward, you know?

Fortunately, just then, a familiar voice came from outside: ”Xinxin, something big has happened.” It was Qi Jingyi, accompanied by a stern-faced Qi Jingrong.