Say, am I Cheng Hong Ling’s clone?
Before the words fell, Qi Huang had already appeared beside Ouyang Tong, the scent of the Golden Life Flower she carried could be smelled even by people several zhang away.
To be honest, Qi Huang didn’t want to make such a high-profile appearance. Her initial plan was to use Ouyang Tong’s elimination to escape like a cicada shedding its shell and return to the HongHua Sect openly. Coupled with cultivating True Qi again, this “dog emperor” would have no reason to trouble her anymore. But who would have thought that plans always fall short of changes?
Qi Huang’s appearance was like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, and the entire Imperial Garden exploded. No one expected anyone to dare to play tricks under the eyes of the Son of Heaven!
“Bold!”
The guards present were all well-trained Imperial Army soldiers, and they immediately surrounded her.
Several stewards from the Shangyi Bureau’s eyes went black, and they almost died of fright on the spot because they had a deep memory of this “Chen Yuzhu.” Ever since she entered, she had been a sickly ghost, causing trouble for everyone every few days. However, they never expected that this mere Imperial Concubine was actually pretending to be sick and was performing a big transformation in front of the Son of Heaven. Wasn’t this like looking for death by lighting a lantern in an outhouse?
“Th-that… that’s Chen Yuzhu? Has she gone mad?”
Qi Huang’s former roommates also stared at her dumbfounded, as if they had seen a ghost. They really couldn’t understand why a mere Imperial Concubine dared to do such a crazy thing.
However, the most stimulated person present was Eunuch Zhong. Qi Huang’s sudden appearance was more surprising to him than his own parents coming back to life, after all, his parents couldn’t save him, but Qi Huang could.
In the pavilion, several imperial concubines stood up, their faces filled with astonishment. What they were seeing was too impactful for those who had grown accustomed to a peaceful life.
And among everyone, only Elder Zuo remained as calm as usual, as all of this had nothing to do with him.
“Who are you? How dare you be so rude!”
Lin Tu shouted sternly.
Qi Huang did not answer, but calmly met the gaze of that “dog emperor” with her clear black and white eyes. Ever since her fear was assimilated by Cheng Ling, she was not afraid of even the towering killing intent, so why would she be intimidated by this kingly aura?
“Chen… Chen Yuzhu… You… what are you doing?”
Shangyi Zhou stammered her question. Seeing Qi Huang’s lack of response, she hurriedly ran to Lin Tu, knelt down, and kowtowed desperately: “Your Majesty, please forgive… forgive this minister! Your Majesty, please atone! This is the sick Imperial Concubine Chen Yuzhu that this minister… this minister mentioned to you before. I didn’t expect her to… to pretend to be sick and be so… so rude!”
“You are Chen Yuzhu? You should understand the consequences of playing tricks and offending the ruler of a country!”
Lin Tu was already angry with nowhere to vent. Now that some reckless person had suddenly jumped out, he could use her as a scapegoat. So he said to those Imperial Army soldiers: “Take her to the Ministry of Justice to await sentencing!”
“Yes!”
The Imperial Army soldiers received the order and rushed forward with their spears.
“What great imperial authority!”
Qi Huang still calmly teased, then turned to Eunuch Zhong and said: “Eunuch Zhong, it’s been a month, you shouldn’t not recognize this immortal fairy, right? Tell your Emperor who I am!”
Eunuch Zhong hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and said respectfully: “Reporting to Your Majesty, she is Qi Huang!”
“Wh-what?”
Lin Tu was stunned on the spot. He had always thought he was in control, but he didn’t expect such an unexpected “surprise.”
Elder Zuo, who had been watching from the sidelines, slowly stood up from his chair. At this moment, he finally understood why Cheng Hong Ling had suddenly sent him that message.
‘If Qi Huang is not dead, then has she truly cultivated True Qi again?’
Elder Zuo realized this, and his expression gradually became solemn. Although the possibility was very small, there had already been a precedent, and he had to take it seriously.
“She’s Qi Huang? How can she be Qi Huang? How can a woman without any airs be an Imperial Concubine appointed by the Emperor?”
“If she’s Qi Huang, then aren’t we all dead for being so disrespectful to her?”
“Why? Why am I so blind! It’s all over now!”
………
Qi Huang’s former roommates’ faces showed expressions of fear and regret.
Ouyang Tong was also in a daze, forgetting even to be afraid. She never dreamed that the person she had worked so hard to impersonate was actually a “palace maid” who had brought her food for several days.
The Empress and concubines in the pavilion all changed their expressions. They also did not expect that after gloating for so long, the object of their hidden mockery was not the person they thought.
“This is impossible! How can she still be alive?”
Empress Zheng muttered to herself, her face filled with horror and confusion. How could anyone survive under the Heavenly Punishment?
“This is impossible! She can’t be Qi Huang!”
Prince Kang was the first to react, and he denied it in a frenzied tone.
“This Prince, on what basis do you say I am not Qi Huang?”
Qi Huang said leisurely.
“If you are Qi Huang, then why were you sneaky and let someone impersonate you?”
Lin Kang calmed down a little and questioned.
Everyone around subconsciously nodded when they heard this.
“The reason is very simple. Ever since I left the HongHua Sect, people have been causing trouble along the way. For safety, I asked Eunuch Zhong to request the Emperor to find a palace maid to replace me. After confirming there was no danger, I would reveal my identity.”
Qi Huang said without thinking. Her words were very well-spoken, not only perfectly explaining her actions but also giving that “dog emperor” a way out.
“So that’s how it is!”
Everyone around subconsciously nodded. The level of danger in the harem was well known to all. Qi Huang, as an Imperial Concubine, was a target. Being able to come up with such a method was reasonable.
Lin Tu’s face first showed a hint of surprise, and then he looked at Qi Huang’s performance with great interest.
“This still doesn’t make sense. Everyone just saw that the Emperor clearly knew nothing about this matter!”
Lin Kang continued to question, unwilling to give up.
“He knows nothing? Did he tell you that? Dare you speculate about the Emperor’s intentions?”
Qi Huang asked with a cold smile.
“No… no…”
Lin Kang stammered and couldn’t speak.
Lin Tu’s smile became even more obvious. He did not expect that this Imperial Concubine would give him such a big surprise. Not only was her entrance method special, but her words and actions were also pleasing. It was their first meeting, and she already knew how to speak for him.
‘It seems she has figured it out and genuinely wants to marry me!’
Lin Tu was smug, unaware that this was just a little sweetness Qi Huang gave him before hitting him with a stick.
At the same time, the expressions of the women in the pavilion were like they had lost their parents. The better Qi Huang performed, the greater the threat to them.
“Not what? This is just the first screening. To ensure my safety, isn’t it normal for him to pretend he knows nothing?”
Qi Huang retorted.
“This… this…”
Lin Kang was caught off guard and didn’t know how to refute.
“Second brother, do you have any other questions? For the sake of family, I can not hold you accountable for your baseless accusations. Hurry up and go down.”
Lin Tu’s face showed a mocking expression.
“No, I still don’t believe she’s real!”
Lin Kang thought for a moment and stubbornly said: “Take off the veil. Asan has seen your main body, and he’ll know if it’s real or fake at a glance.”
“Alright! As you wish!”
Qi Huang reached out and took off her veil and the charm on her forehead. A beautiful face, several times more stunning than Ouyang Tong’s, was exposed to everyone’s gaze. The clone mark on her forehead had completely become an embellishment.
“Hiss!”
Some people even couldn’t help but gasp.
“You are Asan, right? Since you’ve seen Cheng Hong Ling, then tell everyone, am I… am I her clone!”
Qi Huang’s sharp gaze locked onto Asan, the corners of her red lips curved slightly, and her beautiful face exuded a confident glow, so beautiful that people couldn’t look directly at her.
