Rebirth on the wedding night, being doted on by the scumbag elder brother

"Miss." Su Mei knelt down on the ground as soon as she entered the door, her face full of fear, "Please help us."

Ye Yunzi frowned, realizing that the matter was serious. "What happened?"

Su Mei quickly recounted the changes in the palace. "The palace is in chaos now. I'm afraid all the blame will fall on the queen..." She paused, "There are also crows circling above the Plum Blossom Palace. This is a very bad omen."

"Crows and rotten meat..." Ye Yunzi frowned and thought, "It is indeed a thorny issue. Even if the emperor wants to protect Concubine Xian, it is difficult to resist the power of public opinion."

"Miss, please save the queen." Su Mei pleaded.

Faced with this situation, Ye Yunzi felt a great sense of responsibility. After all, Empress Xian had been kind to her before, and now she was in trouble, how could she just sit there and watch? But how could she help her? This question made Ye Yunzi fall into deep thought.

In the capital, a sudden disaster enveloped the palace like a dark cloud. Su Mei stood up trembling, looking at Ye Yunzi with a pale face.

"Don't panic yet." Ye Yunzi said calmly. She knew that Shen Siyan was far away from home, and she could only solve this problem by herself.

Concubine Xian's safety is of vital importance to her because she is the key figure in the alliance with the Seventh Prince.

Her eyes became firm. "Go back to the palace first and find out where the rotten meat came from. As for the matter of the crows, I have my own way."

Leng Xue frowned and asked worriedly, "Miss, can we really solve this problem? It's too dangerous for outsiders to interfere in palace affairs."

Ye Yunzi knew in her heart that the master had told her to protect herself well before leaving, and getting involved in Concubine Xian's affairs now was undoubtedly the most risky choice.

But she had already thought of several strategies. Since Concubine Xian did not seek help from the Li family, it meant that the matter was very serious.

If the Seventh Prince could return safely, there might be a chance of recovery; otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous.

At the same time, in the Yangxin Palace, the emperor had a sad face and was full of worries. Although he had placed Concubine Xian under house arrest, his worries did not ease.

An old eunuch interrupted his thoughts with a gentle voice: "Lord Shen and several other ministers want to see you."

Hearing this, the emperor frowned even deeper, sighed and said, "It's finally here."

After a moment of silence in the palace, the emperor muttered to himself, "Do I have to punish Concubine Xian?" His voice was helpless, "I owe her too much. Why is it so difficult to make up for it..."

When flooding was severe in the south of the Yangtze River, an ominous sign appeared in the Plum Blossom Hall, and crows were circling.

The visit of the old ministers is obviously related to this.

The old eunuch stood by silently, although he knew everything in his heart, but at certain times he could only pretend to be ignorant.

"Your Majesty, the ministers have been waiting outside the palace for a long time." The eunuch reminded softly. If he delayed any further, he would probably be criticized.

The emperor took a deep breath, forced himself to stand up slowly, and the eunuch hurried forward to support him.

In the hall, several important officials stood solemnly, with a dignified look and an overwhelming aura. Beside Lord Shen, who was in the lead, stood the old officials of the Wu family, and their eyes revealed a subtle expectation.

The emperor walked into the hall and glanced at everyone. All the ministers knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you."

"Everyone, stand up." The emperor waved his hand and then sat on the throne.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lord Shen spoke anxiously: "Your Majesty, there have been crows circling in the palace recently. This is an ominous sign. If it is not resolved soon, it may endanger the fate of the country."

The emperor glanced at Lord Shen and said in a calm but chilling tone: "You are well-informed."

Lord Shen lowered his head, his tone still firm: "I am concerned about state affairs and dare not slack off in the slightest. May I ask Your Majesty, is this true? If so, it should be dealt with quickly to reassure the people."

The other ministers echoed, and it was obvious that they had gathered here today for this very reason. Especially the old minister of the Wu family, his mouth corners slightly raised, and a cunning light flashed in his eyes. What they were planning in their hearts was to take this opportunity to eliminate Concubine Xian and the forces behind her.

It was a godsend opportunity. The group of crows seemed to have sensed something and circled over the Plum Blossom Palace, providing them with a perfect reason.

The emperor saw through everything and understood their intentions. However, even though he saw through their evil plot, he was powerless to save Concubine Xian.

"Your Majesty, if the bad omen is not eliminated immediately, it will lead to great disaster."

"Your Majesty, floods frequently occur in the south of the Yangtze River, and the people are living in hardship. Now there is another strange phenomenon in the palace. If the people know about it, I am afraid it will cause panic."

"emperor……"

The continuous voices of persuasion filled the entire hall, making the emperor feel extremely heavy. After a moment of silence, he finally asked: "According to your opinion, what should we do?"

"The person who caused the bad omen must be arrested immediately and severely punished." The ministers' answer was cold and ruthless.

Upon hearing this, the emperor clenched his fists involuntarily, and his nails dug deeply into the wooden chair.

Execution, does this mean he will have to send Concubine Xian away with his own hands?

The emperor's face was gloomy and pale as paper.

In the court, the ministers looked serious and they were determined to resolve this matter.

If he favored Concubine Xian, he would not only offend everyone but would also be accused of being unfair.

As a monarch, he cannot favor one over the other, otherwise he will be known as a fool. The only way out is to sacrifice Concubine Xian to appease the public anger.

"Your Majesty, this matter must be dealt with seriously." The powerful words of the old minister of the Pei family hit the emperor's heart like a heavy hammer, leaving him speechless for a moment, as if a huge stone weighing a thousand pounds was pressing on his heart.

After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a few words: "I know my limits."

"Your Majesty is wise." The ministers echoed and then quickly withdrew.

In the empty hall, the emperor did not move for a long time, staring blankly ahead.

"Your Majesty..." The old eunuch reminded softly, but every call seemed to cut his heartstrings.

Finally, anger and despair surged in his heart, and he roared with red eyes: "Why do you have to force me to give up Concubine Xian?"

"What mistake did she make? I just want to make up for what I owe her...but you are forcing me like this." The emperor's voice trembled and he felt helpless.

Although he was the ruler of a country, he couldn't even protect the one he loved. The old eunuch was heartbroken, but he could only sigh and persuade him: "Your Majesty, the country is the most important thing."

"The country...haha, the country..." The emperor smiled bitterly, his voice full of sarcasm.

At the same time, in the cold and lonely Qingxin Palace, Empress Xian sat alone in a dark room.

Even in the face of her impending fate, she remained calm.

Ten years of life in the cold palace has made her accustomed to loneliness and coldness. She is not afraid of the future, but she is worried that her situation will affect the Seventh Prince.

Just as my thoughts were flying, the door creaked and a figure walked in against the light.

Concubine Xian recognized that it was the emperor, but she did not stand up to greet him. She just watched him approach quietly.