"Why is there still no movement?" Noble Consort Wen, who had been anxious all night, was restless, just waiting for the lights of the Chenyuan Hall to slowly quiet down, as if peace had been restored.
But how could Emperor Jingzhi be at peace? Someone had broken into his lair and had almost toppled his domain, could he even sleep?
"Talented Lady Lin is dead, her body was dragged up to the Southern Ridge." Eunuch Yu whispered as he came in, without even a simple mat wrapping her body, the unclad corpse in the filthy mire was particularly glaring to the eye, and even the worldly Eunuch Yu could not help but sigh, lamenting the loss of her tender skin, smooth as a peeled egg; it truly was a pity.
So it is said, serving the ruler is like living with a tiger.
Yu Qinghuai had just been promoted from the lower ranks, acting with considerable swiftness and deftness; in a short span, he had already gained the favor of Noble Consort Wen, and now he was deeply cherished by her.
