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After leaving the prison, Mu Junqi felt particularly distressed, so she stood there motionless. Ziyue, worried, asked, "Your Highness, are you alright?"
As soon as the words were spoken, tears streamed down Mu Junqi's face, startling both of them into a flustered silence. After a while, Mu Junqi wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said, "Ziyue, do you think all fathers in this world are like that?"
"Your Highness, you're overthinking again. Not all fathers in the world are like this. Although I don't know what issues you have between you two, you should have understood by now. There's probably no need for me to say more."
"Yes, how could I not know? I was already aware of everything beforehand. Alright, let's go back," Mu Junqi said, forcing a smile as she wiped away her tears.
Upon hearing her words, the two hurriedly walked back. At that moment, they did not realize that this meeting would be their last.
After returning, according to protocol, as the Empress, she should have accompanied the others from the harem to see off Mu Yueqing. However, due to various reasons, Mo Xiao Li granted her permission to skip the funeral hall.
Not long after, Li Fusheng rushed over with an anxious expression and said, "Empress, His Majesty wants you to hurry over. I don't know what it's about."
Mu Junqi was momentarily confused about what was happening but hurriedly followed Li Fusheng outside. Upon exiting, she saw the Imperial Carriage waiting outside and got in directly. Before long, they arrived at the front hall.
As soon as they arrived, Mo Xiao Li came forward and asked, "Mu Junqi, do you know why I called for you?"
"Consort, I don't know what's going on," Mu Junqi replied anxiously.
Mo Xiao Li did not answer directly but took her hand and led her forward. When they reached the hall of ceremonies, he said, "I just discovered this." He then took out a small piece of paper from beside him.
Mu Junqi took it and opened it to find written on it: "Today is your day of death."
Upon reading those words, for some reason, Mu Junqi felt a cold sweat break out on her back. The handwriting was so familiar; it became clear that someone was manipulating events behind the scenes. She looked up at Mo Xiao Li in confusion.
Mo Xiao Li took the note from her hand and said, "This note was found in Mu Yueqing's clothing. Don't you think this handwriting looks particularly familiar?"
Seeing Mu Junqi nod, she continued, "That's right, this was written by someone who corresponded with General Mu back then. I never expected to find it here; it seems that person is indeed within this harem."
Upon hearing this, Mu Junqi immediately thought of that person and said, "So all the previous events were orchestrated by that individual. I never imagined such a formidable person existed."
"Exactly. Once she reveals her true colors, it will be time for revenge."
At this point, Mu Junqi had already understood. Suddenly, as if recalling something, she looked at Mo Xiao Li and asked, "How is the Empress Dowager doing now?"
"She is fine. Xia Ziqian has been taking care of her, so you can rest assured."
Just then, the Minister of Rites stepped forward respectfully and said, "Everything is ready. Shall we proceed with the burial now?"
"Yes, you all handle the remaining matters well. I have other things to attend to, so I will take my leave," she said before departing with Mu Junqi.
Meanwhile, in Yunxi Palace, after Consort Xi finished dealing with the funeral arrangements, she immediately returned to her chamber and said to Yun Ruo, "Go find Consort Qian and bring her here. Remember to send someone unfamiliar; otherwise, it would be troublesome if she gets suspicious."
"Of course, I understand. You need not worry, my lady," she replied with a smile before leaving.
After an unknown amount of time, they finally heard the eunuch's sharp voice announce, "Consort Qian has arrived---"
Consort Xi quickly tidied herself up and went out to greet her. As soon as Consort Qian entered the room and saw Consort Xi standing there, her face showed a momentary surprise, but she still approached and said, "I wonder what business Consort Xi has with This Palace?"
Consort Xi merely smiled without speaking and then ordered someone to serve tea. After both women sat down together, Consort Xi opened her mouth to say, "Now there are only a few obstacles left in this harem. I wonder if Consort Qian has any strategies?"
Consort Qian smiled and said, "Actually, the biggest one now is Empress, but you and I both Understood that even if Empress is gone, it won't belong to either of us. So why did you come to find me?"
"Then I'll be straightforward. From the beginning, I felt that Mu Junqi was unworthy of being Empress, but now everything has become a foregone conclusion. However, I know you haven't given up, which is why I sought you out to do this together," Consort Xi replied with a smile, though inside she wished she could kill the other person.
Consort Qian listened with confusion in her eyes and asked, "Then what exactly is this plan?"
Consort Xi leaned closer to Consort Qian and whispered a few words in her ear. Seeing that she Understood, she smiled.
While they were planning what to do next, Mo Xiao Li and the others were already prepared. It was uncertain who would emerge victorious in the end.
At night, the already quiet palace became even more desolate. As autumn had arrived, the wind blew continuously at night, making a loud noise. Mu Junqi, who was afraid of such weather, lay in bed holding the Crown Prince.
At that moment, she suddenly heard the sound of the door being pushed open. Without turning around, she knew who had entered, so she continued to keep her eyes closed. However, after a long time without any movement, she turned around in confusion.
She saw a shadow standing in front of her and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? How did you get in?"
The visitor not only remained silent but also smiled. Mu Junqi steadied her heartbeat and moved deeper into the bed, saying, "Although I know who you are, do you believe that if you make any moves, This Palace will ensure you have no place to be buried?"
The person opposite immediately laughed as if they didn't take her words seriously. But soon after, they fell silent because they clearly felt a sword pressing against their back. Turning slowly, they saw Zuo Yunqing standing there with a long sword.
The shadow was startled and seized the opportunity to escape. They crashed through the doors and windows and leaped outside but were quickly intercepted by those waiting outside. In just a few moments, they were captured.
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