My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chapter 153 The Man Who Entered the Palace Yesterday

After Luo Chen finished speaking, Mu Yuyan was slightly startled. Her phoenix eyes narrowed, and a profound gaze fell on him.

"Oh? Is that so... I didn't expect that General Luo was so concerned about this matter yesterday? You truly have a caring heart!"

"Your Majesty is too kind. It's what a subject should do!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Chen felt reassured. Indeed!

That young man held little significance in the eyes of the female Emperor. Being so audacious... If he played his cards right, his advice might even improve the female Emperor's impression of him!

Mu Yuyan smiled ambiguously and said, "General Luo, tell me in detail about yesterday's incident. I'll decide... how to reward you."

"Understood!"

Luo Chen seized the opportunity to perform. He immediately embellished the events of yesterday, feeling delighted inside.

However, he refrained from saying much due to his apprehension of Gu Lan. He needed to rectify this embarrassing matter; otherwise, it might tarnish his image as the commanding general.

"When that person was about to leave yesterday, I immediately went up, grabbed his collar, pressed him to the ground, and interrogated him fiercely..."

Listening to this, Mu Yuyan lightly tapped her white fingertips on the dragon case, and a subtle, clear laughter echoed in the golden hall.

Luo Chen apprehending Gu Lan?

Hehe, even if Luo Chen cultivated for hundreds of years, he wouldn't be able to do that. The female Emperor would naturally not believe such nonsense!

However, this fool shouldn't remain in the palace, so as not to ruin future opportunities with the consort... Mu Yuyan's expression remained indifferent, and she promptly interrupted him, saying, "I understand, General Luo, you did well. I am very pleased."

"Your Majesty, your praise is excessive. It's what a subject should do!"

Luo Chen couldn't conceal his joy.

He thought the next sentence would be an imperial decree to capture that young man and throw him into prison. He had to personally request the decree to see if the other party would still be as defiant as yesterday!

"There's just one thing that I don't understand... General Luo, why did you see the content of the memorial?"

Mu Yuyan raised her eyebrows and suddenly asked in a cold tone. Stay connected via empire

The smile on Luo Chen's face froze!

He almost thought he had misheard... Weren't they talking about that young man's disrespectful revision of the female Emperor's memorial? Why did it suddenly involve him?!

"Your Majesty, I..."

"Without my permission, tampering with the memorial... General Luo, did you really treat this place as your own, as you said before, guarding it like your home?"

Mu Yuyan raised an eyebrow, her tone flat but sending a chilling sense of danger.

She didn't need to leak the aura of the Sword Immortal; this dominant atmosphere was enough to make Luo Chen extremely nervous, sweating profusely.

After Luo Chen was dazed for a moment, he hurriedly kneeled down, his mind shaken.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty! At that time, I didn't know it was a memorial. I didn't intentionally read it! I just found that person's actions suspicious, so I took a glance..."

"The guest I invited, you find him suspicious?"

"Your Majesty, I didn't mean that!"

"Don't be anxious, General Luo. Explain... Summon Mao Gonggong as well. He received the guest who entered the palace yesterday and should have more detailed information."

"..."

Upon hearing that Mao Gonggong would be summoned, Luo Chen's heart completely sank. He had often relied on the influence of the Imperial Consort Mother to oppress the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace. With Mao Gonggong coming, he was surely done for. Even a fool could now discern the female Emperor's favor towards Gu Lan!

"Your Majesty! I am guilty!!"

...

Ming Yue rushed over when she heard that the female Emperor was discussing matters in the Yongxin Hall. As she arrived, she overheard Mu Yuyan's verdict.

"Luo Chen offended a guest, abused power, and displayed disgraceful behavior... He is to be punished with fifty strokes of the cane, demoted by three ranks, and must move out of the palace immediately. The Ministry of Personnel will handle the details!"

A moment later, Luo Chen, his legs trembling, was led out of the Yongxin Hall by the Imperial Guards.

Spotting the petite princess hiding behind a column of white jade, he had no intention of bowing to her, his mind filled with shock and fear!

He couldn't understand!

Why did the female Emperor praise his promising future just moments ago, only to kick him out of the palace later? After countless gifts, he had finally been promoted, but now he faced a three-rank demotion and fifty strokes of the cane, a punishment that might cost him his life! Moreover, this punishment was given with the Imperial Consort Mother's face in mind!

"Could it be that Her Majesty has truly taken a fancy to that young man? That's impossible! Her Majesty ascended to the throne at the age of sixteen, a remarkable figure. How could she be interested in such a flamboyant young man?..."

"Sigh! General, don't dwell on this. The one in charge of your imprisonment is Mao!"

"What?!" Luo Chen's eyes widened in horror.

"This was just ordered by Her Majesty... We might need to be cautious during the process, or it could be disastrous if Mao Gonggong discovers. General, please bear with us!"

Luo Chen looked dumbfounded.

Heading towards the Meridian Gate!

From being the promising commanding general of the Forbidden Army, he now faced a ruined life, all because of a few derogatory words about Gu Lan! The guards on duty had heard the entire incident, and their hearts were filled with awe. In the future, when a guest entered the palace, they had to treat them well; otherwise, they might not even know how they would die without any backing!

"What happened? Why is Her Majesty so enraged?"

Princess Ming Yue opened her bright eyes and quietly asked them.

She could call her elder sister privately, but in public, she had to address her as the female Emperor.

The commanding general had just encountered a great calamity, and the guards dared not utter a word. They nervously shook their heads, their eyes tense.

At this moment, the female Emperor's cold voice echoed from inside the hall.

"Ming Yue is here? Come in and talk."

"Oh, alright!"

Princess Ming Yue hurriedly entered the Yongxin Hall. When Mu Yuyan saw her with a face somewhat resembling her own, her stern expression softened a bit.

"Why did you dare to come see me today? In the past, you always avoided me. Did you think of me as a child?"

"This... Seeing each other after three days is like seeing with new eyes. Elder sister, do you still see me as a child?"

In front of the imposing gaze of her elder sister, she could only maintain eye contact for three seconds and then shyly lowered her head... Well, she could still see it. After the female Emperor leaned on Gu Lan, she couldn't see it anymore.

"Did you memorize your lessons in advance just to appear more defiant?"

Mu Yuyan, holding her sleeves while sipping a cup of green tea, smiled faintly.

She saw through the hidden meaning behind the bravado!

Princess Ming Yue suddenly felt a bit flustered but continued to explain with a sly smile, "How could it be, elder sister? How can you think of me that way... I've been studying seriously these years."

"The Grand Tutor is in the study of the Eastern Palace. Who did you learn from?"

"Um... in Jixia Academy! Senior Uncle Zhang Qingwei!"

When nervous, one's mind could switch quickly. Princess Ming Yue knew that Senior Uncle Zhang Qingwei was more approachable. Even if her elder sister investigated later, he might help cover for her.

"Well, alright."

Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Mu Yuyan only nodded slightly without mentioning the matter further.

Somehow, Princess Ming Yue felt that her elder sister was acting a bit unusually today. Surprisingly, she didn't teach her the usual Confucian classics and moral principles like the Four Books and Five Classics. Moreover, there seemed to be a bit more... tenderness in her gaze?

Could it be that she thought Ming Yue was too useless and had decided to give up on her cultivation?

Princess Ming Yue's eyes flickered as she tentatively said, "Um... Sister, you shouldn't tire yourself too much, especially dealing with those crude warriors. Don't get angry and harm your own body!"

"I know."

"Sister, shall I give you a shoulder massage?"

"Sure."

"Um... Can I ask, Sister, what made you angry just now? Was it... because of the man who came to the palace yesterday?!"

Princess Ming Yue, with flirtatious eyes, raised her eyebrows as if she had uncovered a secret affair!

Mu Yuyan remained unfazed, casting a glance at her and calmly said, "Children shouldn't ask about things they shouldn't know... Since you've reviewed your lessons today, we won't have a test. After the New Year, I might personally visit Jixia Academy one day and test you in front of those scholars."

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Princess Ming Yue: ???