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Mu Junqi lowered her head in silence, recalling the events before her fainting. Naturally, she thought of the purpose of Opening Heaven's Sound Palace. When she raised her head again, she directly looked into Mo Xiao Li's eyes and, feeling a bit reserved, said, "Your Majesty, Consort has come here today to tell you something."
Mo Xiao Li, who had been staring intently at Mu Junqi, revealed a satisfied smile after seeing her shy glance. Hearing her words made him feel even better. "What is it?" he asked.
"Consort Wang was poisoned this morning. Although a royal physician has already been sent, she is still unconscious. Consort came here to inform you of this matter to prevent any major incidents from occurring," she said softly, frowning slightly.
After listening to her, Mo Xiao Li furrowed his brows tightly, immediately recalling what General Mu had reported to him after yesterday's morning court session. His heart sank as he connected this with the incident of Mu Junqi falling into the water some time ago. Considering these events together made him uneasy.
A piercing light flashed in his eyes as he looked at Mo Xiao Li. For a moment, he felt a sense of unfamiliarity lingering in his mind; he had never observed his facial expressions like this before. Now, however, they seemed somewhat different from the person he remembered.
"Rest assured, I am already aware of this matter. They cannot escape responsibility for the previous incident of falling into the water. You should rest now; I have some matters to attend to. If anything happens, just send someone to find me," he instructed before striding away.
After exiting Tianming Palace, he headed straight towards the Prison. Behind him, Li Fusheng bent slightly and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, Wang the Eunuch has already been imprisoned, but no matter how we torture him, he refuses to speak."
Mo Xiao Li did not respond; he merely let out a soft hum and continued walking without looking back.
The Prison, located at the southernmost edge of the palace walls, was shrouded in darkness due to lack of light. Upon opening the door, a cold draft rushed at him. Despite it being summer, walking inside made him shiver involuntarily. The unpleasant smell of mold mixed with cries of pain filled the air; almost no one who entered here ever left alive—it felt like stepping into hell.
Guided by the crowd, Mo Xiao Li arrived at a cell door. Inside the cell was a window only a foot wide that barely let in any light. In that dim glow, he saw Wang the Eunuch sprawled on the damp straw floor like a pile of rotten mud, his clothes tattered and stained.
His body was covered in whip marks and bloodstains, which frightened those following behind as they had never seen someone so terrifying.
Mo Xiao Li cast a cold glance at those behind him before looking at the prostrate figure of Wang the Eunuch. "Who ordered you to do this?" he demanded.
“Servant...Servant was just following the Emperor's orders... I hope the Emperor will see clearly,” he weakly replied, collapsing to the ground as if he had no strength left.
Mo Xiao Li's anger intensified as he coldly said to the jailer behind him, “Drag him out. I refuse to believe that he won't reveal everything today!” With that, he turned and walked aside.
The jailer stepped forward and forcefully lifted him from the ground, causing his wounds to tear open. He couldn't help but cry out in pain, repeatedly saying, “Your Majesty... please spare me.”
He was tied to a post designated for dealing with criminals, and then the jailer respectfully said to Mo Xiao Li, “Your Majesty, everything is ready.”
Mo Xiao Li coldly looked at Wang the Eunuch, “I tell you, this is your last chance. If you still refuse to speak, I will make you wish you were dead!”
But Wang the Eunuch remained unmoved, continuing to plead for mercy. Mo Xiao Li no longer hesitated; he called over several jailers and gave them a few instructions while sitting there expressionless, watching everything unfold.
The jailers brought a thick rope and formed a loop, slipping it around his neck. With a pull, it tightened around his throat, cutting off his breath in an instant. His face turned purple, but with his hands tightly bound, he couldn't breathe. His legs kicked desperately; just as he was about to lose consciousness, they loosened the rope. This cycle repeated several times, nearly costing him his life.
Finally, when they were about to continue, he spoke up, “Your Majesty... spare me. Servant... will speak, but please spare me.”
Upon hearing this, Mo Xiao Li motioned for them to release him and walked in front of him, saying in a deep voice, “That is only natural. But if you dare to lie, I will ensure your entire family pays for it.”
Seeing his weak state, Li Fusheng stepped forward and splashed a bowl of water on Wang the Eunuch's face. When he saw him regain some clarity, he took a few steps back.
Weakly, he recounted all that had happened during this time and revealed his mastermind behind it all. The more Mo Xiao Li listened, the worse his expression became. By the time he finished the last sentence, he was filled with uncontrollable rage. “Is there anything else?”
“Nothing more. Servant... only knows this much,” he weakly replied.
Mo Xiao Li finally calmed down his emotions and strode outside, with Li Fusheng closely following behind. After exiting the Prison, several guards also came out, puzzled, and asked, "What should we do about that eunuch?"
"Kill him, then hang his corpse at the North Gate, so everyone knows this is the fate of those who betray their master," he coldly commanded before leaving.
All the way, he kept thinking about what he had just heard, emanating a chilling aura.
He headed straight for Guang'an Palace, Consort Qian's quarters. As soon as he entered, he heard pleasant giggles coming from within the hall, and his fists clenched tightly.
The Palace Eunuch in Guang'an Palace saw this and was about to report to the master, but upon seeing the Emperor's furious expression, he was too frightened to say a word.
Mo Xiao Li quickly entered the main hall. The previously stifling heat instantly dissipated, replaced by a cool breeze. As he silently surveyed the surroundings, he noticed there were eight ice basins here—more than in the Empress's quarters. These dog servants truly did not regard the Empress at all; a mere consort was afforded such treatment.
This matter concerned Mu Junqi, which made him even angrier. He bellowed, "Come here!"
His furious shout echoed throughout Guang'an Palace. All the palace attendants immediately recognized the Emperor's anger and knelt on the ground, trembling in fear and not daring to utter a word, lest their actions provoke him further. Consort Qian, who was originally in her bedroom, also heard this furious call.
Accompanied by Pear, she hurried out and saw everyone kneeling on the ground. She stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying, "Long live Your Majesty."
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