The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

Not long after, the Third Prince led a group of guards hurriedly out of the palace gate. Behind them, several palace servants carefully supported a figure who was slowly coming in. It was the Empress Dowager.

At this moment, the Empress Dowager looked haggard and listless, as if she had aged many years in an instant.

Just by taking a quick glance, one could easily tell that she must have gone through some hardships and suffering in the palace.

The emperor, who had been waiting anxiously at the palace gate, felt a pain in his heart when he saw this scene. He took two steps at a time and quickly walked forward, personally reaching out to support the empress dowager, and said in a trembling voice: "Mother, are you okay? It's all your fault that I am incompetent and useless. I let you suffer such a disaster and endure so much pain!"

The Queen Mother gradually regained consciousness with the Emperor's help. She opened her eyes slightly and looked at the Emperor with difficulty. After taking a breath, she said softly, "How can human power control this natural disaster? This matter has nothing to do with the Emperor."

"I am now an old and frail person. Even if I lose my old bones, it is not a big deal. The emperor's body must not be damaged because of the affairs of an old woman like me."

The Queen Mother's words were so sincere and touching that everyone present was moved.

However, Xue Jinhua, who was standing nearby, felt that there was something a little weird about the whole thing.

You have to know that the palace is heavily guarded, not to mention that there are many servants around the Empress Dowager's bedroom serving her at all times.

How could a palace that was in good condition suddenly catch fire? Xue Jinhua was smart and naturally would not be fooled by the surface phenomenon. She soon saw the key hidden in it.

Although I had no idea of ​​that person's intentions, deep down in my heart I just didn't want to see him so proud...

"Father, the palace where the Empress Dowager lives has always been heavily guarded. How could a fire break out for no reason? There must be many doubts and tricks behind this!" Xue Jinhua analyzed with a serious face.

At first, the emperor was immersed in grief and lamentation, and never thought deeply about the reasons behind it.

However, after this reminder, he calmed down and thought about it carefully. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this matter was very strange and bizarre.

"Someone come! The Empress Dowager is very weak after this shock. Please quickly take her back to the palace to rest and recuperate." The emperor ordered loudly.

Xue Jinhua, who was standing aside, knew clearly in her mind that the emperor had no intention of publicizing the fire.

Although the Queen Mother was full of curiosity and eager to know the subsequent developments, she was exhausted both physically and mentally and was unable to continue to interfere in the matter.

Helplessly, she could only let the palace maids carefully support her and leave.

When the Empress Dowager's figure completely disappeared, the Emperor's face instantly became gloomy and solemn. He stared at the people in front of him with a sharp gaze and ordered in a deep voice: "Third Prince, I order you to investigate the fire in the Empress Dowager's palace strictly. You must not slack off in the slightest! You must give me a thorough result!"

"Your son obeys your command, and your Majesty can rest assured!" The third prince responded respectfully.

Not long after, the imperial teacher came slowly.

Xue Jinhua looked up and happened to meet the eyes of the Imperial Master. However, what surprised her was that from the Imperial Master's deep eyes, she only saw a calmness as clear as water.

"Your Majesty!" The Imperial Master bowed respectfully, but the Emperor still frowned, as if he was deeply worried.

The emperor paused for a moment and then said, "Although the fire has been brought under control for now, there is no guarantee that there will be no other accidents in the future. For safety reasons, I would like to ask the Crown Princess to return to the palace and rest first." However, from beginning to end, Boss Xue, who was standing aside, remained silent, as if he was thinking about something.

Although Xue Jinhua was full of doubts in her heart, seeing this situation, she tactfully said no more.

After the Crown Princess left, Boss Xue turned his gaze towards the blazing fire. His brows were tightly furrowed, as if he had sensed something unusual.

Not long after, the Third Prince hurried over and reported to the Emperor: "Father, I have carefully checked the fire scene and did not find anything suspicious or unusual."

Hearing this, the emperor couldn't help but look surprised and muttered to himself: "How could this be? Could it be that this fire really started on its own?"

The Third Prince thought for a moment, then speculated: "Perhaps the servant in charge of guarding the oil lamp in the palace neglected to leave his post, and the oil lamp...maybe it was accidentally knocked to the ground by a rat, which caused the fire."

"After all, the Queen Mother has always been keen on worshipping Buddha, and the place where the fire first spread was where the Buddhist temple is located."

At this moment, Boss Xue, who had been observing everything silently, suddenly changed his expression and exclaimed, "Your Majesty, something is wrong!"

The emperor's face, which had been as calm as water, suddenly changed color as if it was attacked by a violent storm. His heart, which had always been as calm as a mountain, also suddenly skipped a beat involuntarily. An ominous premonition surged into his heart like a tide: "Is something going to happen?"

The Imperial Master reported: "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager's Buddhist temple has somehow caught fire. This is a strange sign from heaven. I'm afraid it will have an adverse impact on the fate of our dynasty."

Hearing this, the Third Prince could not help but frown, thinking to himself: It was just a fire, how could it be related to the fate of the country? This is nonsense!

However, the emperor believed this statement without a doubt. His expression became more and more solemn, and one could even see beads of sweat on his forehead. He anxiously asked the Imperial Master beside him, "Master Imperial Master, what should we do in this situation?"

The Imperial Master narrowed his eyes, pretended to count carefully with his fingers, and then slowly said, "Your Majesty, fortunately this disaster did not lead to a major catastrophe. In my humble opinion, this is just a small warning from God to Your Majesty."

"We only need to wait for half a month, when the Empress Dowager is healthy and her condition has improved, and all the royal family members will go to Huangshan Temple to pray devoutly. This disaster will surely be resolved and our dynasty will prosper."

When the emperor heard this, his tense nerves relaxed a little, and he nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, okay, then I'll do as the Imperial Master says."

"In half a month, I will lead all members of the royal family to Lingyin Temple to pray for blessings. We must eliminate this disaster and pray to God to bless our dynasty with good weather, peace and prosperity."

At this moment, the Crown Prince was far away from the capital, and the Fourth Prince was still young and not capable of taking on such a heavy responsibility. Therefore, the arduous task of handling this matter naturally fell on the shoulders of the Third Prince.

"Let the Third Prince be fully responsible for this matter." The emperor's majestic voice sounded.

"Your son will obey your Majesty's command!" the third prince replied respectfully.

After all matters were arranged, the emperor finally felt relieved and felt much happier.

He casually glanced at the fire scene in the distance which was still burning fiercely but had been effectively controlled. After confirming that the situation was stable, he turned and left without hesitation.

Looking at the emperor's figure getting farther and farther away, the third prince couldn't help feeling dazed.

I don’t know since when, the father who was once full of vigor and vitality and capable of ruling the country began to show the traces of time and gradually grew old.

Looking at the still raging fire, a trace of doubt arose in the heart of the Third Prince: This fire...is most likely not a natural disaster but man-made.

However, what is frustrating is that no matter what the current imperial teacher says, the emperor will believe it without a doubt. Such blind trust is really foolish.

At this time, the Imperial Master noticed that the Third Prince did not leave, but stood there thoughtfully, so he smiled slightly and asked, "Third Prince, do you still have any doubts about this matter?"

Hearing the Imperial Master's question, the Third Prince slowly shifted his gaze to the Imperial Master in front of him.

Although the national teacher is in a wheelchair, his every move still reveals a unique temperament and charm, which can be described as peerless.

Sometimes, the Third Prince couldn't help but secretly fantasize that if the person in front of him could stand up, his demeanor would surely astonish everyone and become a leader of the generation.

"Master Imperial Master, my father has ordered me to take charge of the blessing ceremony, but I am still unclear about some of the specific details, so I have come to ask you for advice," said the third prince.

"I don't deserve your advice. To be honest, I have been busy with work recently and I really can't spare the time to discuss these details with the Third Prince in person."

"But please rest assured, Third Prince. I will send a capable person to discuss relevant matters with you later." Grand Master Xue responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Upon hearing this, the Third Prince frowned and was secretly angry.

He was the third prince, and he came to ask for advice in person, but the other party just planned to send an attendant to get rid of him. Wasn't it obvious that they didn't take him seriously?

Although he was furious, the Third Prince still suppressed his anger and squeezed out a few words from between his teeth: "In this case, I'll have to trouble the Imperial Master to make the arrangements." After saying this, he even tried to show a hint of gratitude on his face.

Boss Xue nodded slightly, then turned and left in a hurry, returning to the Star Picking Platform soon.

The third prince stood where he was, looking at the figure of the imperial teacher walking away. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he gradually fell into deep thought.

This incomprehensible and useless imperial teacher always cheats people under the pretext of playing tricks. I didn't expect that he could gain the trust and important position of the emperor. It's simply ridiculous!

Thinking of this, the Third Prince snorted coldly and vowed secretly to investigate thoroughly to find out what the Imperial Master's intention was in going to Huangshan Temple this time.

At the same time, Xue Jinhua has also returned to the East Palace.

She waited anxiously, and finally after a while, she saw Qingyi, who had gone to inquire about the news, hurried back.

"What's the situation?" Xue Jinhua asked impatiently.

Qing Yi took a breath and quickly replied, "Half a month later, all members of the royal family must go to Lingyin Temple to pray for blessings."

"Everyone is going?" Xue Jinming looked surprised, obviously very surprised by the news.

"That's right. According to the accurate information obtained by my subordinates, all personnel must participate in this prayer activity." Qingyi nodded affirmatively.

Xue Jinhua could not help but frown. If only the Queen Mother went, it would be fine, but now they actually asked all the royal family members to go together. Is there some hidden conspiracy? And what is that Boss Xue planning? For a moment, countless questions flooded Xue Jinhua's mind.

Could it be that, as expected, the Xue family had already made a foolproof plan and was planning to take advantage of this opportunity to launch an attack?

Or have they been waiting for such an opportunity to put their conspiracy into practice?

No matter which possibility it is, there is still no news from the prince, which undoubtedly creates a heavy pressure on Xue Jinhua.

Qingyi, who was standing beside her, knew her inner struggle and hesitation.

Qingyi hurriedly stepped forward and said anxiously, "Crown Princess, in my opinion, why don't we just report this matter directly to the Emperor and let him know that the Imperial Master has absolutely no good intentions!"

However, Xue Jinhua just shook her head slightly, smiled bitterly and asked, "Do you think the emperor can still listen to us at this moment?"

Qing Yi couldn't help but purse her lips when she heard that, and was speechless for a moment.

After a while, he sighed helplessly: "So, we can only watch helplessly as the Imperial Master's evil plan is successfully carried out?"

Xue Jinhua also felt a headache. She rubbed her temples and said slowly, "At present, the emperor has complete faith in the imperial master. If we dare to say anything bad about the imperial master, it will definitely cause the emperor's disgust and disgust."

"So the only plan now is to stabilize the situation first, act according to circumstances, and take one step at a time." Thinking of this, Xue Jinhua's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he gritted his teeth and said secretly: "Boss Xue... no matter what tricks you play, you will not escape death this time!"

"Forget it, don't worry about it anymore. Help me change my clothes so I can rest early." Xue Jinhua waved her hand gently.

Qingyi responded, walked quickly forward, and carefully reached out to unbutton Xue Jinhua's coat.

But at this moment, something unexpected happened - Qingyi accidentally noticed that there was a long and narrow black line on Xue Jinhua's chest, like a small black snake winding on it.

"Oh, my lady, what's wrong with you?"

Xue Jinhua glanced down and saw that her chest was like a black snake, with fangs and claws bared, winding up towards her neck.

"My lady, I will go and get you a doctor right away..."

"Your Highness, the beggar master requests to see you." Before Qingyi finished her words, the voice of a palace maid was heard outside.