Chapter 996: Metamorphosis 70

y princess Zhao Ran spoke, and the Emperor responded. Only to see County Princess Zhao Ran gracefully dancing in front of everyone, her movements were elegant, just like a fairy who had come out of t...Empress Cen didn't believe Feng Lingxi was that kind of person. Her return to Dugu City's side was enough to prove Dugu City's place in her heart. How could she allow Dugu City to be intimate with another woman None of the concubines she had arranged before had ever succeeded.

"The Empress Dowager also found this matter suspicious. Why don't we send someone to investigate"

"Luozhe is already investigating. Feng Lingxi has always been shrewd. Doing this, she probably wants the Empress to feel that Dugu City doesn't hold a heavy position in her heart. But, the more so, the clearer the Empress becomes of her intentions."

The Empress Dowager Cen was very confident in her own judgment.

"Since Feng Lingxi has returned to Dugu City's side, you should tell Dugu City that this cooperation matter needs confirmation. This Empress wants to know if they are truly working for her."

"Your Majesty, the matter of grain before this was not given to the Fourth Prince, and he is already very displeased about it. If we were to ask him to discuss cooperation at this time, I fear he will not agree."

"If he refuses, then all the better. This Empress can take advantage of the opportunity to eliminate him." Empress Cen's eyes were fierce. Now that her body had recovered, she held the court situation in her hands. She would not allow Dugu Cheng to control her.

Dugu Cheng received the news from Cen Taizi, and was not surprised. He knew that she still harbored ill intentions toward Xi'er.

Although Empress Dowager Cen had issued her decree, Dugu Cheng ignored it.

Before, the grain matter was left unattended. Now that it has traveled thousands of miles, how could he be afraid of her

"Fourth Prince, have you understood what the Empress Dowager meant"

Looking at Luozhe standing before him, constantly reminding him, Dugu City raised an eyebrow and asked, "Lord Luo, may I ask when did this king and Xi'er remarry"

Luo Zhe was taken aback, not quite understanding what Dugu City meant.

"Didn't all four princesses return to the Prince's side Why is the Prince asking this"

"It's just that she's back, the decree of dismissal is still in her hand. As long as the decree remains, this King and Xi’er will not remarry."

But she is still the Fourth Princess, isn't she

Isn't his consort just a concubine

"It's the Fourth Royal Concubine, this won't be settled until after the divorce decree is torn up."

To want the treasures of the Yao clan, Empress Cen is really something else.

Of course, the idea was still on Xi'er. Now that the poison had been cured, she could endure it.

"Well, she still lives at the estate, and..."

Luo Ze's face was very pale. In this way, his Xue'er could be the legitimate empress, but now, she could only be suppressed by Feng Ling Xi, who wasn't even the Fourth Princess, and had to live her life looking at their faces.

The more Luo Zhe thought about it, the angrier he became.

And what

Luo Ze swallowed the words he had at his lips, Dugu City's eyes were slightly cold, looking at Luo Ze with icy eyes.

"Lord Luo, now that Xue'er has married into the Fourth Prince's Mansion, you should consider her."

"I'm only saying these things because I care about her, Your Highness. Why are you refusing to listen to what the Empress Dowager wants for you..."

"Lord Luo, Linxi County is under my jurisdiction. If you dare to mention the Empress Dowager again in front of me, don't blame me for being impolite."

Dugu City's face darkened, and the soldiers drew their swords and pointed them at Luo Zhe. Seeing Dugu City's actions, Luo Zhe's face changed drastically. "What does Your Highness mean Are you trying to rebel"

"Guards, take him down and lock him up. No one is to visit him without my command."

"My Lord, what crime have I committed..."

Before he could finish speaking, Dugu Cheng threw a pile of charges to the ground and roared, "Burning, killing, looting, and forcibly robbing innocent women, look at the charges above, each one clearly written, accusing you."

Luo Ze looked at Dugu Cheng, his eyes full of confusion.

"My Lord, this young woman is one of your concubines..."

"Shut your mouth! If you want your daughter to remain safe in the palace, I advise you to stay out of this and not drag her into it. You'll only put her in danger."

Ye Xi hurriedly stepped forward, grasped Luo Zhe's arm, and pulled him down. As they left, Luo Zhe glared at Dugu City with unwilling eyes.

He was tricked by Dugu City. He married his daughter but designed to find out all his crimes and put him in jail.

Luo Zhe was a man who had weathered many storms. He remained calm as they led him away, because soon someone would come to his rescue. At that time, he would make sure that all of Dugu City's crimes were punished severely by the Empress Dowager.

"Didn't we agree to wait until later to make a move Why are we doing it now How are we going to explain this to Luo Xue"

Feng Lingxi walked to Dugu Cheng's side and sat down. Just now, she was behind the screen, and she heard everything Luo Zhe said. Empress Cen was still insatiable.

"Xi'er, isn't her poison not fully cured yet"

This Empress Dowager's heart, is truly cruel and greedy.

First, she let Luozhe test his willingness to be her puppet emperor. If he agreed, the crime of treason might fall on him. If he refused, it would be a defiance of her heart, also unforgivable. Either way, death was inevitable. Empress Cen wanted the Yao clan's treasure, and even more so, she desired the lives of Luozhe and Xi'er.

Of course there was no antidote, not only was there no antidote, but a new poison was administered to her. Don't worry about how arrogant she is now, the real drama is yet to come. Calculate the time, it will be within half a month.

She had no intention of letting Empress Cen go, so how could she possibly give her an antidote and allow her to poison them

No matter what Dugu Su and Dugu Xiu do, this Empress Cen will absolutely not let it go. Since the Yao Clan's treasure can't be brought out, she'll snuff it out of her life, ending her.

Upon hearing this, Dugu City finally let out a breath of relief.

At first, neither Dayu nor Li Wuyan told him what they had done to Empress Cen. He didn't ask either.

Just do as they say, this Li Wu-yan wouldn't say anything even if he asked.

Although Xi'er is cunning, she isn't a cruel person.

"My Lord, Luo Zhe has been imprisoned."

"Arrange for him to be placed in the Lu Residence, and proceed with the plan as scheduled."

Ye Xi responded and stepped back. Feng Lingxi looked at Dugu Cheng, "It seems you haven't been in vain these past few days."

"Luo Zhe has revealed all his plans these days, and coupled with the information Luo Xue got from her investigation, we have basically grasped Luo Zhe's power. It's almost time to clean house. Empress Cen won't let us go, so naturally, we can't leave her people here."

Since it's time to clear out, let's start with this Lo-Jet.

Luo Xue learned that her father had arrived and hurried over, but she only saw Dugu Cheng and Feng Ling Xi talking, looking curiously around.

"My Lord, Sister, I heard that Father has arrived. Where is he"

"Your father just left a little while ago. He said the Empress asked him to do something, so he had to go. But, he'll be coming back to the house these next few days."

"Will everyone come"

Luo Xue's eyes widened in surprise, but secretly she pondered, how did Feng Lingxi know that her father was doing things for the Empress Dowager

Has father already spoken about it

It's impossible, if I told her, she wouldn't have any reason not to know.

"Of course, your father specially came to convey the Empress Dowager's decree. Moreover, these few days you have to discuss military affairs with the King, and in a few days, the King will have to go to the military camp."irits. Why don't we accompany her to stroll through the Imperial Garden together"She needs to rest.Huangfu Qingyun again emphasized that he did not want Xi'er to accompany Dugucheng out, and he did no...