Chapter 631: Shooting Arrows at Yuwen Bai
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“Yes.” Mei Yuxi glanced at Fu Zifei and quietly retreated.
Fu Zifei was terrified by his look and quickly stepped forward to soothe the Great Empress Dowager’s back, whispering, “Perhaps someone wanted to escape, so they…” She intended to imply that it might have been Mingzhu who ordered her subordinates to set the fire to burn Yu Wenfu’s body as a way to escape from the side hall. The Great Empress Dowager was already in a rage and was very suspicious, so there was a chance she would believe Fu Zifei’s insinuation. Fu Zifei had already committed the act, so adding one more accusation wouldn’t matter to her. Removing another thorn in her side was all that counted.
The Great Empress Dowager then sharply questioned Mingzhu, “Was it you? Did you want to get out of the side hall, so you had someone do it?”
Mingzhu, standing a bit further away, could only see Fu Zifei whispering to the Great Empress Dowager but couldn’t hear what she was saying. Having to explain the same thing repeatedly was really annoying and tiresome. She decided to say, “The Great Empress Dowager doesn’t trust me anyway, so why not have someone investigate instead of constantly asking the same question?”
The Great Empress Dowager was furious. “What’s wrong with me asking you a question? Have you forgotten your roots after getting married? Have you forgotten how I treated you when you were young? Have you forgotten what you used to say to me? Who said they would accompany me for a lifetime, take care of me like their own mother until I died? Wasn’t it you? You ungrateful wretch…”
Mu Gugu saw that it wasn’t going well, so she came out to mediate: “Your Majesty, this matter hasn’t been concluded yet. It’s really detrimental to keep questioning Ying Wangfei repeatedly like this. Please take my advice and refrain from bringing it up until the truth is clear.”
The Great Empress Dowager’s pent-up anger erupted towards Mu Gugu: “Don’t think I don’t know you’re playing both sides, pleasing her and treating her well. Don’t forget whose person you are!”
Mu Gugu’s eyes reddened, but she remained silent.
Fu Zifei closed her mouth tightly, not saying a word, and instead gently massaged the Great Empress Dowager’s legs to appear obedient. After about half an hour, a palace servant outside reported, “Your Majesty, the Emperor is coming with his men!”
Soon after, the sound of armored troops was heard outside. Mei Yuxi led Imperial Consort Min and Huayang Wangfei in and whispered, “Your Majesty, the Emperor has surrounded Changxin Palace with the Longlin Guards, saying he wants to capture the wife of the traitor.”
The wife of the traitor? Mingzhu looked at Mei Yuxi in surprise, then received a confirming look. So it was really about her. Does this mean Yuwen Chu has rebelled?
A shout came from outside the warm pavilion. Mei Yuxi opened the window of the warm pavilion, and the voice came in from outside. It was Yuwen Bai’s voice: “Imperial Grandmother, please hand over Fu Mingzhu, Surname Kang, and Imperial Consort Min. Ying Wang and Huayang Wang have already fled. Don’t you want to avenge County Prince Sien? Please let your grandson avenge County Prince Sien!”
Mingzhu took a few steps forward and looked through the window of the warm pavilion. She saw Yuwen Bai standing on the high palace wall of Changxin Palace, surrounded by Yuwen You and Yuwen Long, as well as several unfamiliar Longlin commanders. The firelight illuminated Yuwen Bai’s face, making him look like a hideous monster. He smirked triumphantly, “Imperial Grandmother, I know you’re bedridden from anger. Please stay stable. Your grandson is still young and can’t bear to lose you.”
The Great Empress Dowager sat up on the couch, glaring at Yuwen Bai with hatred for a while, then gritted her teeth and muttered, “Mei Yuxi.”
Mei Yuxi was slightly startled, then quickly complied, swiftly went to the side, and took a bow and arrow from the wall. He knelt down skillfully, aimed the bow at Yuwen Bai, and let go of the arrow. The arrow whizzed towards Yuwen Bai.
The Great Empress Dowager was taking action against Yuwen Bai? Mingzhu was first surprised, then sighed with regret. It’s such a pity! Although the warm pavilion occupied the high ground, it was still too far from Yuwen Bai! Mei Yuxi seemed capable, but this arrow probably couldn’t reach Yuwen Bai! If only there was that crossbow, it could definitely turn Yuwen Bai’s face into a beautiful flower.
However, to her surprise, the arrow shot by Mei Yuxi actually pierced through the wind and snow, whistling towards Yuwen Bai. Yuwen You shouted, “Protect the Emperor!” and drew his sword to block the arrow, but as soon as the first arrow was knocked down, the second and third arrows came whistling. Yuwen Bai yelled and fell down.
Chaos ensued, and the people on the wall rushed down to rescue the Emperor. Finally, the world fell silent.
Mingzhu looked at the bow in Mei Yuxi’s hand with astonishment. She didn’t expect this bow to be so powerful, even able to shoot from such a distance. Mei Yuxi handed her the bow casually. It turned out to be a specially made large bow.
The Great Empress Dowager said calmly, “This thing was left by the late emperor. I never expected it to come in handy today.”
The late Emperor could use such a large bow? Mingzhu racked her brain to recall. In her impression, the late Emperor was elegant and refined, fond of calligraphy, poetry, and literature, and never touched such things. She never expected him to use such a large bow. Seeing her expression, the Great Empress Dowager explained, “Your cousin and old six and old nine can also pull this bow.”
Mingzhu’s cousin, as mentioned by the Great Empress Dowager, referred to her own son, Emperor Zhengqian. But Mingzhu completely ignored Emperor Zhengqian, her mind solely focused on the fact that Yuwen Chu had this ability, and even Mei Yuxi, a eunuch, could use it?
Mei Yuxi had already left to see what happened to Yuwen Bai.
Fu Zifei was anxious and happy at the same time. Anxious because she feared her actions would be exposed, and happy because Yuwen Bai suffered a big loss. It would be best if he died quickly so she could escape from this nightmare.
“It only hit his shoulder, still a bit far away, but his leg is broken, and his head is injured, with two teeth broken.” Mei Yuxi hurried back, somewhat regretful.
The Great Empress Dowager sneered a few times without saying a word.
Mei Yuxi stood there for a while, seeing that the Great Empress Dowager had no other orders, he withdrew to arrange other things.
The Great Empress Dowager closed her eyes and rested for a while, then called Mingzhu over. “You must be very worried about old six now, right?”
“I am indeed worried.” Mingzhu was actually more worried about Zhuang Zhuang, who was left at home. Yuwen Chu had the ability to protect himself, but Zhuang Zhuang didn’t. He was so young, completely relying on the people taking care of him for protection.
The Great Empress Dowager keenly sensed Mingzhu’s thoughts. “No, you’re more worried about Zhuang Zhuang. I’m also a mother and understand the thoughts of a mother. I just don’t know how a father thinks. Tell me, if I let someone take Zhuang Zhuang away, will old six listen to me?”
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