northernbook Chapter 131 Returning to the Flower Mud
Chapter 131 Returning to the Flower Mud
Yes, that's impossible, otherwise what would have become of my meticulously planned scheme?
"Moreover," the emperor leaned down again, speaking softly in a voice only the two of them could hear, "you pushed away the only person who loved you, thinking that finding a new master would lead you to the pinnacle of life?"
"A plaything in bed, a handy tool, do you really think you're a source of trouble? You think you're worthy?"
Zhong Qin was struck dumb. The tears that had just been used to plead for pity still lingered in her beautiful eyes, but now they were mixed with shock and fear, making her look utterly ridiculous.
He heard the emperor's devilish whisper: "Do you think the woman who made so many demands of you will shed a single tear when she wakes up and sees your corpse?"
"Oh, how pitiful. I'll grant you a favor."
"I promise you, I'll send her down to keep you company soon, how about that?" The emperor smiled magnanimously, but it made Zhong Qin tremble violently all over.
"Your Majesty, she is your wife, the incomparably noble First Lady of the Empire!" Zhong Qin exclaimed in shock. The Emperor actually... he actually dared to...
He never imagined that women were so precious, and that from the moment he participated in or rather instigated the crime of murdering women, he was destined to have a bad end.
He was blinded by false glory. How could a woman from a forest empire possibly hold absolute power in the court of an ocean empire and gain real authority?
Her power and influence were tacitly approved by the emperor; her willful behavior was the result of his deliberate neglect. The emperor's decade-long indulgence elevated her to a position of unparalleled privilege, leaving her utterly oblivious to her own limitations.
She forgot that the emperor's mediocrity was in comparison to other emperors. No matter what, her husband was the emperor chosen by the Holy Whale. Her so-called direct lineage was nothing but a joke. Her abuse of power and corruption in the palace was nothing more than a clown's last hurrah before his death.
It's ironic that Zhong Qin, after careful selection, ended up forming an alliance with a clown and falling into a false feast of self-indulgent euphoria.
In the end, this crazy couple was just one part of the emperor's game.
As Zhong Qin faced death, he finally understood everything. Overwhelmed by extreme fear, he even let out a low laugh.
I miss Chen Xin so much. If only I could see her one more time before I die, no, just one more glance at her. Fate once placed salvation before him, but he was so ungrateful that he pushed it away.
"Divine Envoy Fan Qingyin, you may dispose of this dark servant and this flower servant as you see fit." The emperor most enjoyed watching people have a profound realization before they die. This gave him the power of life and death while also making him feel like a savior, which felt wonderful.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. This has saved me a lot of trouble." Fan Qingyin looked down at Zhong Qin with disdain, still maintaining his superior demeanor. In the past, he only gave him some respect because of Xiao Yu. Such a lowly person was not worthy of his attention.
Xiaoyu was too kind, which is why she was schemed against and harmed by these maggots. As a husband, he failed to keep these malicious dangers at bay in time, and indulging his wife's kindness was also a mistake.
So now it's his turn to clean up the trash, even though it's a bit late.
"Since you like this royal court so much, then stay and enjoy its splendor every day. That will fulfill your wish. You must be proud of your flower-like face, so then spend your days with flowers. That won't be a waste of your potential." Fan Qingyin tilted her head. "What a coincidence, you are also skilled at tending to these flowers and plants."
"Please..." Zhong Qin's long, wavy hair was no longer as meticulously styled as before, but was disheveled and draped over her shoulders. Even though she was once stunningly beautiful, she now looked somewhat disheveled.
He crawled to Fan Qingyin's side, trying to grab the hem of her robe, but was met with disgust. He could only kneel on the ground and humbly say, "Divine messenger, I beg you, I know I cannot escape death, I have brought this upon myself, I deserve my fate."
"Please, at least let me see Xin Xin, at least let me know she's safe." Zhong Qin's eyes were filled with pain and regret.
"It's strange, you were the one who sent her to her doom." Fan Qingyin pretended to be puzzled. "If I'm not mistaken, in your plan, you probably wished she were dead so she wouldn't become a stumbling block on your path to glory."
"Why are you suddenly worried about her safety now that you're about to die?"
"How disgusting." Fan Qingyin didn't even want to look at him. "Don't you think it's too late to remember her good points now?"
Zhong Qinhun ignored Fan Qingyin's words and pleaded, "I know that the gods have made you powerful. Please save her, please save her. I'm willing to die. You can cut me into a thousand pieces, just for her safety. Please, please!"
"Please, let me see her one more time."
"I'm truly sorry," Fan Qingyin said regretfully. "Lord Chen Xin is my wife's close friend, and I would never allow you to offend her eyes again, for both moral and practical reasons. As for your second request, I can grant it."
Fan Qingyin's smile became more genuine, and a bloodthirsty and cruel curve appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Lady Tiny's palace is filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs, making it the perfect home for the people of your Forest Empire. It also allows you to stay with your dear aunt, who is reminded of your unforgettable face every time she sees those beautiful flowers."
“Your Majesty,” Fan Qingyin looked at the emperor, “would you mind if I added a handful of floral soil to your garden?”
Then he looked at the distraught Zhong Qin on the ground with pity and said, "I will recite the Rebirth Mantra for you, wishing you to be forever deprived of love and to suffer eternal misery."
Finally, he looked at the unfortunate servant and instructed him, "He was just following orders. Give him a quick death."
"The divine messenger is truly merciful; hopefully this will ease some of your anger," the emperor said with a smile, sitting on his throne. "There's no need to dirty the divine messenger's hands; let the servants handle this small matter."
He gestured to the attendant beside him: "Do as the divine messenger Fan Qingyin says." Soon, someone took Zhong Qin away.
Such a beautiful flower blooming in the mud ultimately returned to the soil in the most tragic way. His greed and heartlessness finally destroyed him.
"Now, please allow me to settle my own family affairs." The emperor stood up. "Those present are all close relatives of the two lords. Please make yourselves at home until the news arrives. I will send someone to make all the necessary preparations. Please excuse me for a moment."
After the emperor left the council hall, his expression became anxious. He instructed his attendants to keep a close eye on any news coming from the sea, wondering when Keslan would be able to send back a message and when Jiang Yu and the others would be rescued.
But right now, he has something more important to do.
"How's it going? Have you thoroughly investigated and eliminated all the forces of the Forest Empire? Have you also found out those scoundrels with ulterior motives?"
One of the most important things the emperor originally wanted to do under the guise of this incident was to completely eliminate all the influence that Lady Tiny had cultivated over the years, both openly and covertly. This woman was extremely greedy and even attempted to help the Forest Empire extend its tentacles into the court of the Ocean Empire.
The purpose of holding back is to eradicate the problem completely in one fell swoop.
He truly hadn't expected Fan Qingyin to have such a trick up her sleeve, but getting Lady Tini unconscious through this divine messenger was a pleasant surprise for him.
awesome.
With the court leaderless, it was the perfect opportunity to eliminate them. The emperor's face showed a hint of pleasure; handing it over to Turner would make the royal court a bit cleaner.