PDLP Chapter 157 Fake Death
Chapter 157 Fake Death
Zhou Lingge's fingers gently stroked the flat belly.
There was a glimmer of ambition in her eyes.
Ever since she became pregnant, she became particularly tired, so she leaned on the couch and fell asleep unknowingly.
Two hours later, when she opened her eyes and woke up, it was already dark outside.
Zhou Lingge's eyes were a little dazed, and he woke up gasping for breath.
She had another nightmare.
In her dream, she dreamed of Xiao'er.
Xiao'er's face was covered with tears as she called her mother.
Zhou Lingge's eyes flushed red. She lowered her head and touched her belly, her voice soft and gentle: "Xiao'er... Mother will never let anyone take you away this time."
"Mother will definitely watch you grow up, get married and have children."
The excruciating pain of losing her child made her hate Zhou Shiya even more intense.
She was immersed in her emotions and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.
Now that Xie is dead, it's time for her to find an opportunity to take action against Zhou Shiya.
Now, she was no longer the powerless, insignificant concubine. She was the most favored concubine of the Great Jin Emperor. She finally had the capital to fight Zhou Shiya.
Zhou Lingge gritted his teeth secretly, with endless hatred surging in his eyes.
Zhou Shiya...her good days are over.
She will pull her down from her high position little by little.
She wanted to smash her to pieces, making her life worse than death...
When Qiao'er heard Zhou Lingge waking up, she hurried into the hall and respectfully helped her bathe and change clothes.
Jinxin brought out the dinner specially prepared for Zhou Lingge, who was pregnant, from the small kitchen.
The dinner was delicious and Zhou Lingge was very pleased with it.
She was very generous and gave the small kitchen a generous reward.
Jin Xin brewed some scented tea and handed it to Zhou Lingge.
Zhou Lingge took a few sips of hot tea, and Qiaoer came in from outside with sparkling eyes.
"Your Majesty, there's movement in the cold palace... Our people seem to have discovered the Empress's whereabouts."
Zhou Lingge raised his eyebrows and chuckled softly.
"Okay, this is the moment I've been waiting for."
"Qiao'er, send someone to secretly inform Concubine Shu..."
Qiao'er understood and nodded and left.
Zhou Lingge straightened her messy robes and squinted her eyes at the incense burner not far away from which was emitting thick smoke.
"Zhou Shiya...it's time for you to feel the pain."
The cold palace was filled with a bleak scene. The cold wind blew through, making a whistling sound that made people's hair stand on end.
The surrounding walls are dilapidated, as if they have experienced the baptism of countless years.
The stone walls were covered in cracks and gaps, revealing a sense of age and decay. Some areas had even collapsed, leaving only fragmented ruins.
Xie sat in the corner with a pale face, quietly waiting for her death.
She was trapped here. No matter how much resentment and anger she felt in her heart, it was all useless. She felt like her wings were cut off and she could not go anywhere.
She still couldn't understand why His Majesty was so indulgent towards Zhou Lingge.
Is it really because of Zhou Lingge's stunning beauty that she has captured your Majesty's heart?
Thinking of that man, her tears kept falling.
It wasn't like there hadn't been tender and loving moments between her and His Majesty.
She still clearly remembers her first time sleeping with the emperor, her cheeks flushed with shyness.
Although His Majesty's attitude was very cold, he was very gentle to her.
He often praised her for her kindness, gentleness and virtue. He liked her gentle and peaceful demeanor.
But now, in his eyes, she had no status at all.
His heart and eyes were full of Zhou Lingge.
Xie thought about it, clenched her fists tightly, and her heart was full of hatred.
She is unwilling to do so.
She was unwilling to die like this!
Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded from outside: "Huilan...are you okay?"
The next moment, the dilapidated palace door was pushed open.
Zhou Shiya, wearing a black robe, slowly walked into the hall.
Xie's eyes immediately showed some surprise, and she quickly stood up, "Empress, are you here to save me?"
After she said that, she knelt down on the ground.
Zhou Shiya's eyes were red and she sighed helplessly.
She walked over and helped Xie to her feet. "Huilan, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I'm powerless. Ever since I became pregnant, my health hasn't been good, and I've been nursing the baby all these days. I've handed over all the affairs of the palace. Now I only have the empty title of Empress, and I don't have much power in my hands."
"Besides, His Majesty has some misunderstandings about me because of the Imperial Concubine. Therefore, I dare not say much in front of His Majesty, for fear of incurring His Majesty's dislike. I want to plead for my sister, but the Imperial Concubine is determined to kill you. I am truly powerless..."
Zhou Shiya couldn't help but burst into tears as she spoke.
She began to reminisce about the past with Mrs. Xie. "I still remember when we first met, you helplessly and hesitantly called me 'Sister.' From the moment you first called me 'Sister,' I truly treated you as my own sister. Over the years, no matter what difficulties you encountered, as long as you said a word, I would spare no effort to help you. Huilan, you should understand my friendship for you, right?"
Xie's nose felt sour as she thought about how she had been walking on thin ice in the harem all these years. If it weren't for the Queen's protection, she would have probably died in Shufei's scheme.
Concubine Shu loves His Majesty deeply, and she will indiscriminately attack anyone who is favored.
She almost died at the hands of Concubine Shu several times.
Thanks to the Queen's help, she was able to escape.
Now, she has offended the Imperial Concubine, and the Empress is powerless to do anything. She only feels despair in her heart.
Xie's eyes were filled with gloom. "I know the Empress is also in trouble. It's all because of Concubine Yu's viciousness and His Majesty's ruthlessness."
Zhou Shiya took her hand and found a relatively clean place to sit down.
"Your Majesty...ever since he met Concubine Yu, he seems to have suddenly become a completely different person. In the past, he would still consider the love between husband and wife and treat me with some respect, but now...in his eyes, where is this wife?"
"If I had known this would happen, I would have truly regretted it. I shouldn't have taken the imperial concubine into the harem just to consolidate my favor. Alas...it's all my fault."
Mrs. Xie hurriedly comforted Zhou Shiya: "Your Majesty didn't expect that she would let a wolf into the house. It's not your fault..."
Zhou Shiya's eyes were filled with tears. She looked at Xie with pity and said many words to comfort her.
She assured Xie that as long as she was the queen, both she and the Zhou family would do their best to protect the other members of her Xie family.
Xie was extremely moved. She suddenly thought of the last time the queen successfully faked her death and sent Qingying out of the palace.
She excitedly grabbed the Queen's hand and said, "Your Majesty, if you really can't clear my name, why not fake my own death and secretly remove me from the palace?"