Chapter 222: Didn’t See Anything
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Meanwhile, in the west of the city…
The sudden heavy rain continued for a few minutes before gradually subsiding.
Near the Marquis of Yun Ning Estate in the west of the city, countless imperial guards were still guarding strictly. But after the experts of the palace who were hunting confirmed that there were no rebels hiding, they stopped searching and went to the corner tower in the northwest of the Imperial City.
Dongfang Liren, dressed in a silver python robe, was standing in front of the door of the corner tower with her head held high and her chest puffed out, looking fabulous.
After commanding in the corner tower for a day, she had captured more than 20 important criminals at once. It could be said that she had gained a lot. The only regret was that the Prince of Wu’s heir had a special status and had to be taken into custody by important ministers of the Ministry of Justice. She couldn’t bring her guards to arrest him.
But there was no doubt that merit for this matter would fall on her, the discerning princess. Such a big case had only happened a few times since the founding of the country. After she succeeded, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to ask the Ministry of Revenue for money in the future, right? It would be even more inappropriate for the censors to say anything about her unclear authority. Just thinking about it made her feel comfortable.
Dongfang Liren had achieved such a great contribution, so she definitely couldn’t disappoint her subordinates. The search had just ended, so she was prepared to celebrate and praise her subordinates, who had been working hard all day.
But when Dongfang Liren scanned the crowd that had returned, she didn’t see Sir Tangtang, who had the most merit. She asked, “Shang Jianli, where did Ye Jingtang go?”
Perhaps Shang Jianli was afraid that Ye Jingtang, who had finally made a great achievement, leaving his post without authorization would leave some stains on him, so he explained, “Young Master Ye has the snow eagle’s help. Its eyes and ears are extraordinary. He realized that the commotion at Jasper Pavilion was too great and went over to help. The generals outside didn’t receive orders. Young Master Ye must have discovered that he had to go over, so he left the team in advance…”
Dongfang Liren knew that Qiu Tianhe had helped out, so it was reasonable for Ye Jingtang to run over to check without knowing. Naturally, she didn’t mind and continued, “You should know who should be first in merit for this big case. Do you have any objections to letting Ye Jingtang serve as the deputy commander of the Black Office in the future?”
The position of deputy commander probably had the same status as the White-Haired Diting. It could be considered a promotion at the speed of light. However, the chief constables of the Black Office definitely wouldn’t think that this was nepotism.
She Long said, “There are many people who can fight in the office, but there are very few who can investigate cases. People who can fight and investigate cases are very rare. With Young Master Ye’s talent, even we feel that we’re treating him badly by only having him as an assistant.”
Yang Lan, the bodyguard of the empress dowager, had come out today to help capture the rebels. At this moment, he smiled and said, “With Young Master Ye’s talent, he must be the Seventh Fiend of the Black Office. Sir She, what do you think he should be called?”
The Six Fiends of the Black Office meant the Six Fiend Stars? . Their titles were even named after ghost messengers of hell. They were derogatory titles that the people of Jianghu called them.
But because the Six Fiends were all ruthless characters, as time passed, they slowly became honorary titles.
Although the Six Fiends of the Black Office didn’t like these Jianghu titles, nor would they give any to themselves, they didn’t mind if others really called them these titles.
She Long pondered for a moment. “We already have Ksitigarbha. With Young Master Ye’s talent, he should probably be called the King of Hell.”
Dongfang Liren was in a good mood and joking around. But when she heard this, her expression darkened as she said fiercely, “If he’s the King of Hell, then what am 1?”
Everyone thought about it and felt that it made sense. The King of Hell of the Black Office was definitely the Prince of Jing. If someone else was the king, wouldn’t they have succeeded in overthrowing her?
Shang Jianli didn’t like the lousy title of ‘Phantom Impermanence’, but it gave people some inspiration, so he thought about it seriously. “Young Master Ye can investigate cases and carries a saber. It can be said that he’s well-versed in both civil and martial arts. In the underworld, it seems that only the civil and martial judges are suitable.”
She Long’s eyes lit up, and he nodded. “That’s true. However, judges all look fierce. Young Master Ye’s appearance…”
Yang Lan smiled and said, “Then let’s call him Jade-Faced Judge. It matches the name of the Six Fiends in Jianghu.”
Dongfang Liren felt that this title was rather domineering and nodded. “Go spread the word in Jianghu. Dont wait. Otherwise, the people of Jianghu will come up with a title like ‘Ruthless Granny Meng’ first. Once a terrible title spreads, we won’t be able to get rid of it. If Ye Jingtang doesn’t like it, he will be depressed for half his life.”
“Hehe…”
After Dongfang Liren praised everyone for a while, she asked everyone to get off work and rest while she returned to the palace from the palace wall.
Dongfang Liren had already received the news that Eunuch Cao had run out and entered the palace. She knew that Eunuch Cao couldn’t cause any trouble, but she didn’t know how her sister resolved it in the end.
Therefore, after Dongfang Liren got off work, she immediately went to the Eternal Joy Palace to report on her work and understand the situation. At the same time, she would ask Sir Tangtang to reward her.
It was already night. The Eternal Joy Palace was brightly lit, and palace maids were performing their duties.
Dongfang Liren led the palace maids through the corridors and arrived at the Peaceful Hall. Seeing that it was very quiet inside, she asked the palace maid outside the bedchamber, “Is Her Majesty not here?”
The palace maid moved close and bowed. “I didn’t see Her Majesty return, and 1 don’t know if Her Majesty is in the bedchamber.”
Dongfang Liren knew that her sister was good at martial arts and wouldn’t greet the palace maids. The palace maids didn’t dare to enter the empress’s bedchamber without permission, so she went to the east bedchamber door and knocked.
Thump! Thump!
Inside the bedchamber, inside the bathroom…
The naked empress was lying in the warm pool water with her eyes closed, regulating her aura. Her expression was better than before, but her face was still flushed.
Ye Jingtang was covered in tatters and blindfolded with his belt as he stood by the bathing pool with his hands behind his back. He looked like a heartless Buddha who saw the fairer sex as skeletons.
While the two of them were silent, there was some noise outside the bedchamber.
“Is Her Majesty not here?”
When Ye Jingtang heard Dumdum’s voice, he didn’t think much of it at first.
But on second thought…
F*ck!Te Jingtang thought of the naked Great Gorgeous soaking in the pool beside him. He could already imagine the scene of Dumdum’s fat-headed dragon exploding with dragon qi and drawing his saber to chop him down. So he immediately thought leaving was his best option.
When the empress heard that Liren was running over, the expression in her eyes was a little wrong. But when she saw that her brother-in-law was about to run, she still said, “You are not allowed to leave.”
“Uh?!” Ye Jingtang stopped in his tracks. He turned to look at Great Gorgeous with a look of astonishment on his blindfolded face. What do you mean?
Do you want this time to be just like that time?
The empress had no intention of letting Ye Jingtang hide in the bathing pool to take a couple’s bath with her. “I haven’t recovered yet, so 1 can’t be discovered by the Prince of Jing. If you run away, she will definitely find me. Go out and help me send her away.”
Ye Jingtang was a little speechless. “How can I send her away? I’m a man, and I’ve appeared in the empress’s bedchamber. Could it be that I’m hiding here from the rain?”
The empress shrugged slightly. “The Prince of Jing is already preparing to come in. If you go out now, you’ll be discovered. She can’t know about my injury. Either you can think of a way to go out and get her away, or you can wait here and be dismembered by her later.”
Ye Jingtang definitely couldn’t wait here for Dumdum to come in. He immediately walked to the door and pulled down the black belt blindfolding him. Just as he held the sliding door with his hand, the unquestionable voice of the elder sister came from behind. “Wait!”
“Hmm?” Ye Jingtang subconsciously looked back!!
The bathroom was dimly lit. Great Gorgeous’s graceful and stunning figure was soaking in the misty white water with her back against the white jade stone.
The water didn’t reach her chest.
The water in the bathing pool was not deep. Although it was a medicinal bath, the visibility was almost unaffected. Under the dim yellow light, the first thing that caught his eye were the two long legs underwater.
Because she was taking a bath, Great Gorgeous’s posture was more casual. Her left leg was placed on top of her right leg, and she was looking at the door. Although her body was buxom and soft, he couldn’t see anything that he shouldn’t see. He couldn’t even see hair. It seemed that he really didn’t see anything…
?!
Ye Jingtang’s pupils constricted slightly. After looking at the white steamed buns, he thought that his eyes would probably be gouged out anyway, so he crashed unstoppably into her world.
Farther up were full hips, followed by white balls half floating on the water. Great Gorgeous reacted quickly and hugged them with her arms, so he didn’t see much.
Their eyes met for a moment.
Great Gorgeous’s eyes widened, and her originally charming and calm face revealed a pressure that could kill.
Then she seemed to think of something and quickly retracted her legs, shrinking in front of him…
Ye Jingtang was indeed stunned for a moment. After he came back to his senses, he quickly turned his head back and held the sliding door with his hand. He felt that he was in big trouble. Even if the king of heaven came, he probably wouldn’t be able to save him…
The empress’s face was already red, but in an instant, it turned blood red.
The wisdom of an emperor prevented her from losing her composure on the spot, but her long eyelashes still trembled a few times. She almost gritted her teeth as she said calmly, “Go out and send Liren away first.”
Ye Jingtang’s head was buzzing. He wanted to forget the scene just now or pinch himself a few times to wake up from the dream and salvage everything, but this was obviously impossible.
Speaking of which, he didn’t see anything. He only saw the outline of the key points, but not a strand of hair…
This seemed to be even more terrifying than stepping on three boats. He could at least think of a way for the three boats to come together. In the current situation, even if Great Gorgeous didn’t silence him, Dumdum would still skin him alive…
Ye Jingtang forced himself to calm down and asked, “What were you going to say?”
“I forgot.” The empress was very honest and revealed her true psychological situation.
Ye Jingtang wasn’t surprised by this. He pulled open the sliding door, quickly walked out, and closed it…
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