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Meanwhile, at Ganquan Palace, Consort Duan was listening to a report: "The Princess Consort has been left alone with the Emperor in the hall, and even Chen Gonggong has been sent away. We don't know what was said. After leaving the palace, the Eldest Princess went straight back to Princess Manor; it's hard to tell whether she is happy or not."
Upon hearing this, Consort Duan's face showed anxiety as she said, "If Qingyu tarnishes the Ling Family's reputation in front of the Emperor or casually frames them with some accusations, will the Emperor believe her words?"
Madam Zhao quickly reassured her, "For so many years, the Emperor's trust and favor towards the Ling Family have been evident to you. He won't be deceived by the Princess Consort's few words; please rest assured, Your Highness."
Despite this, Consort Duan felt an inexplicable sense of unease and tried to maintain her composure. She said, "Madam Zhao, I want to hold a Lotus Appreciation Banquet in the Imperial Garden and invite noble ladies from the capital's prominent families to come into the palace for flowers and tea. Please have someone send out the invitations shortly."
She could not find peace of mind; after all, the Emperor had not sent any message to her yet. Moreover, his private conversation with Yun Qingyu made her increasingly anxious as she wondered what they could have discussed.
At that moment, Yun Qingyu had returned to Princess Manor and was listening to Xin Yao's report: "Your Highness, less than half an hour after you left, the Emperor ordered that three officials from the Hidden Pavilion be summoned to the Imperial Palace."
Yun Qingyu looked at Xin Yao and asked, "What do you think the Emperor summoned them for?"
Xin Yao replied frankly, "They say that the Emperor wants Ling Ancheng seriously injured or poisoned but without any visible wounds. It seems he doesn't wish to cause too much turmoil and wants to quietly transfer military power into your hands."
A hint of surprise flickered in Yun Qingyu's eyes as she said, "So they told you."
Xin Yao nodded. "Your Highness mentioned that Subordinate should take charge of the Hidden Pavilion and is working hard on it. If those three officials do not obey, then there will be no need for their existence."
Yun Qingyu smiled faintly and replied with a soft "Mm," then asked, "Do you think that once I take control of the military power, will the generals listen to me?"
Xin Yao respectfully responded, "The men in the military have always been judged by their abilities. Your Highness's skills are sufficient to earn their respect. However, there are also some loyalists within the Ling Family who will only act in their own interests; getting them to comply will be nearly impossible."
Yun Qingyu's expression grew colder as she said with authority, "Similarly, those who do not obey have no reason to exist."
After a moment of silence, Yun Qingyu suddenly thought of something and raised her hand to beckon Xin Yao.
Upon seeing the princess's beautiful hand, Xin Yao's heart raced a little. She took two steps forward and knelt before Yun Qingyu.
Yun Qingyu smiled and reached out to pat Xin Yao's head, saying, "Good. Keep up the hard work; this palace is very satisfied with your abilities."
Xin Yao's brows twitched slightly in acknowledgment. She then lifted her head to look at Yun Qingyu and said, "Your subordinate wishes to request half an hour off tonight to retrieve something from the Ling Family."
Yun Qingyu stared silently at Xin Yao for a moment before slowly nodding. "It is not advisable to cause unnecessary casualties for now. Get what you need and return quickly. The Ling Family's end is near; there is no need to stir up trouble at this critical moment. It is best to remain still until the emperor makes a move."
Xin Yao obediently acknowledged her orders and swiftly flew out.
Meanwhile, Ling Jing had been placed in the Wutong Courtyard, where Lu Mingzhan used to reside.
Hong Yu asked in confusion, "Why hasn't he woken up yet? Did I hit him too hard?"
Wen Zhan pondered for a moment and suggested, "Should we give him more medicine, Master Yun?"
Yun Lingchuan glanced at them with disdain and replied, "He has trained in martial arts and is quite strong. You don't need to worry too much; it's just that he has been dealing with poisons for years, so his complexion looks a bit different from normal people."
Hong Yu was startled and quickly stepped back, saying, "In that case, I should keep my distance. What if he poisons me?"
Qilin poked Hong Yu and said, "Don't worry, Master Yun is a doctor. Even if you are poisoned, he can bring you back from the brink of death."
Wen Zhan leisurely waved his folding fan and smiled, saying, "Since Ling Jing is a martial artist, he should be able to withstand some rough treatment. I think he needs a pair of shackles right now, but nothing too heavy—forty pounds will do."
Shen Zhongjing shook his head and said, "I suggest we first brew a bowl of medicine for Young Master Ling to restore his health. He needs to build up his strength; otherwise, his life may not be long-lasting."
Hong Yu happily chimed in, "I agree! Just like a butcher raises piglets, they must be well-fed and strong before making a move."
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