Reborn as the Crippled King's Beloved-Chapter 525: Bringing the Empress Dowager to Capture Someone

Chapter 525: Chapter 525: Bringing the Empress Dowager to Capture Someone

Wang Yingluo paced back and forth inside the hall, her expression revealing a sense of urgency.

At that moment, Eunuch Li hurried in, his face flushed with joy, "Miss, the meals from Kunning Palace have been withdrawn; all the dishes were touched!"

"Really?"

"Absolutely true! The Empress ate little at noon, so she ate more in the evening. It is said that she especially enjoyed the ham and bamboo shoot soup, and specifically kept the soup. The ingredients added to it were the most numerous!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yingluo let out a long sigh of relief and her lips curled upwards, "It seems, her disciple, the Divine Doctor, is nothing special after all. I thought she was very capable, but she couldn’t even detect the poison. It appears that it is just a matter of reputation after all."

Eunuch Li’s face also brimmed with smiles.

Once the adulterer was caught red-handed, confirming the Empress’s crimes, and the Empress had no chance of turning the situation around, he could be completely at ease.

He even hoped more fervently for Murong Jiu’s downfall than Wang Yingluo did, because his life was cheap. The Empress could kill him more easily than squashing an ant.

Having thoroughly offended the Empress, he was in a do-or-die situation. The sooner the Empress fell, the more secure his safety would be.

Then, he could go and plan concerning Madam Lin with peace of mind.

Once Wang Yingluo rose to power, he would be her most loyal subordinate, not having to worry about his old age.

The future seemed incredibly bright.

He spoke with a beaming smile, "Then we just wait for Kunning Palace to call for Miao the Divine Healer."

Wang Yingluo settled back into her seat, "Don’t worry, it won’t make us wait long."

She wondered what Jun Yuyan’s feelings would be upon hearing that his Empress had strayed with another man.

If Jun Yuyan didn’t dispose of Murong Jiu, it might not be just out of guilt but also attraction to that face.

If she were a man, she would be attracted too. No one could resist a beauty, especially one as flawless as Murong Jiu.

Alas, she and Murong Jiu had been on opposite sides from the start. If she wanted to live freely and enjoy opulence, she had to eliminate Murong Jiu.

Only without Murong Jiu as an obstacle could she obtain everything she desired.

Death is like the extinguishing of a lamp; even deep emotions are buried deep in memory, never to resurface.

As long as Murong Jiu existed and appeared before Jun Yuyan, there was a possibility that Jun Yuyan might remember everything, even though this probability was extremely slim, but she had to be cautious.

Everything she now possessed was built on Jun Yuyan’s mistaken "memories."

Wang Yingluo was right; in less than half an hour, Eunuch Li’s godson slipped in.

"Miao the Divine Healer has gone to Kunning Palace!"

"Good!"

Wang Yingluo stood up and said to Eunuch Li,

"I will head to Kunning Palace first. You go find Empress Dowager Qi in a while, tell her I have clashed with the Empress, and deceive her into going to Kunning Palace."

Her lips curled up, "A white lie, I believe the Empress Dowager won’t blame me for it."

Eunuch Li thought, once the Empress Dowager caught the adulterers red-handed, she probably wouldn’t care about other matters, likely bursting with anger.

Accompanied by Fu Rong and several little eunuchs, Wang Yingluo casually walked out of the door; the sky was still bright, not yet time for the curfew. Palace workers had lit lanterns early on, ensuring that everywhere they went was brightly lit.

From afar, Wang Yingluo squinted, seeing someone guarding outside Kunning Palace—it seemed to be Hong Yi from the Empress’s side.

Such high-ranking palace maids normally served their masters closely and were not assigned to gate-watching duties. Plus, Hong Yi, looking around in a flustered manner, clearly seemed to have a guilty conscience.

She smirked, stepping back to a corner, and whispered, "Let’s not startle the snake by hitting the grass, little Chenzi. You go and keep watch on the road, and when Eunuch Li brings the Empress Dowager here, run and inform me—be smart about it."

Little Chenzi bowed humbly and scurried away, his face full of obsequiousness.

Fu Rong asked curiously, "Miss, what are we doing here?"

Wang Yingluo had only discussed the matter with Eunuch Li, who in turn had only instructed a godson to bribe someone in the Imperial Kitchen. The others were merely following orders, not knowing what they were truly supposed to do. Naturally, Fu Rong was also in the dark.

Feeling pleased, Wang Yingluo laughed and said, "Naturally, I have brought you to witness a good show. After today, you can walk sideways in the palace."

Fu Rong flattered, "Following you, we’ve already been walking sideways in the palace for a long time."

Wang Yingluo enjoyed hearing that, as it was the best proof of her favor.

Isn’t it said that when one ascends to the heavens, even their pets ascend with them?

"Miss Miss, Eunuch Li has managed to bring the Empress Dowager. She’s rushing over here!" After a short while, little Chenzi hurriedly rushed over.

Wang Yingluo’s face revealed her joy again.

As long as the Empress Dowager had been convinced to come, then everything was nearly guaranteed to succeed. The last step would be for the Empress Dowager to personally witness the disgraceful scene involving the Empress and then to bring His Majesty back to the palace.

Her heart grew more and more excited, forcefully suppressing the urge to rush into Kunning Palace. After waiting a little longer and estimating the Empress Dowager’s imminent arrival, she led Fu Rong and the others toward Kunning Palace.

As they approached, Hong Yi stationed at the entrance saw them.

Seeing the change in Hong Yi’s face, Wang Yingluo felt even more certain of her success.

"Miss Wang, we are about to lock up. What are you doing here at Kunning Palace!"

Hong Yi rushed forward, saying in a grave tone.

Wang Yingluo gave her a cold look and said, "Miss Hong Yi, why are you in such a rush? Is there something disgraceful inside? I am here because I must speak urgently with Her Majesty the Empress. Surely Her Majesty the Empress hasn’t retired yet, has she?"

As she spoke, she walked inside.

Hong Yi quickly blocked her way:

"Miss Wang, Her Majesty has no business to discuss with you and, moreover, she is not feeling well and has already gone to sleep. You had better return to your palace."

Wang Yingluo said coldly, "How dare you, a mere servant, try to stop me! It was your mistress who invited me over for a chat tonight. You are obstructing me on your own and, with your furtive glances and sneaky appearance, could it be that you’ve done something to harm your mistress? Bring me this wretched servant!"

Several little eunuchs immediately stepped forward and subdued Hong Yi.

Although Hong Yi knew martial arts, her hands were no match for multiple attackers, and she was quickly subdued.

Fu Rong hurriedly went forward, pushing aside the other palace maids and swinging open the grand doors of Kunning Palace.

Meanwhile, Empress Dowager Qi was almost there. Wang Yingluo stepped inside ahead of others and loudly said to the servants inside, "Anyone who wishes to live, stop me if you dare—later, I will have His Majesty deal with you!"

At those words, no one dared to move.

"Wang Yingluo, what on earth are you doing! Consider your station; is Kunning Palace a place for you to run wild?"

Seeing this scene, Empress Dowager Qi’s expression darkened.

Wang Yingluo exclaimed urgently, "Empress Dowager, Yingluo’s actions are justified. I will apologize with a rod after this matter is settled, but the most pressing issue now concerns Her Majesty the Empress!"