Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 821: Allies!

Li Qingmu understood what Long Yue was asking; previously, a stranger had delivered a box to her, and the box contained explosives. So, could this person be from the Imperial Family?

Could it be Empress Dowager Li?

"Do you want me to investigate whether Da Xiangguo Temple is colluding with Empress Dowager Li from the harem?"

"Yes, can you investigate?"

Li Qingmu nodded, "Now that I hold Yulong Pavilion, what can’t be investigated? I’ll instruct Yama and the others to look into it. By the way, be more careful lately and don’t take any more random things!"

Long Yue pouted, "I really don’t want to accept them. You can relax; I am aware of this."

Li Qingmu thought, indeed, it was so. Earlier, hadn’t Long Yue asked Ning Xiang to throw away the box? If it weren’t for her own vigilance, the box might have exploded inside the Prince Mansion by now.

Thinking of the Prince Mansion that not only held his most cherished woman but also two lively and adorable children, Li Qingmu’s eyes flashed with a murderous intent!

Father was right; if I don’t have some backing power, I would be consumed into ashes by the intrigues of Capital City!

After comforting his young wife, Li Qingmu went to find Yama.

"Da Xiangguo Temple has been quite peaceful recently, either practicing the Dao or doing alchemy. I am more and more curious, I wonder if it really can make people immortal? How come the incense offerings are so prosperous?"

Li Qingmu looked at the materials presented by Yama, jesting, but his tone clearly showed malice. Was this an intention to act against Da Xiangguo Temple?

This prince indeed has a big courage, through all dynasties, who dares to act against places of incense offerings? Isn’t that ruining one’s own fortune and longevity?

Who would be willing to engage in such foolish acts?

Yama had the intention to remind, but remembering the master’s temperament, which always adhered strictly to his decisions, like Qi Yun, once a decision was made, even ten oxen couldn’t pull them back.

"Da Xiangguo Temple used to assist in conducting rituals for the court, but now, it has different intentions increasing day by day."

Having interactions with the harem, isn’t that having intentions?

The materials clearly stated that Da Xiangguo Temple has been particularly close with the harem lately. Several concubines in the harem enjoy asking Da Xiangguo Temple for beauty-enhancing herbs.

And indeed, after using their herbs, these concubines feel rejuvenated, even the Grand Empress Dowager Xue is very fond of them.

Moreover, after using their beauty-enhancing herbs, this Grand Empress Dowager has indeed become younger; she originally looked over fifty, but now she looks only around forty.

"Your Highness, could it be... their products really have magical effects?"

Seeing Li Qingmu’s displeased expression, Yama tentatively asked.

Li Qingmu shook his head, "If you tell me it’s some fragrance noble family with a legacy of hundreds of years doing this, I would believe it. But a few monks? What do they know? How could they make things women love?"

Yama suddenly fell silent; this indeed didn’t make sense.

"This Da Xiangguo Temple has problems! Haven’t you investigated before?"

Li Qingmu looked puzzled at Yama, logically, the entire Capital City should be under the control of Yulong Pavilion, so how was there just Da Xiangguo Temple missing?

"Forgive me, Your Highness, Da Xiangguo Temple after all is full of monks and Daoists mostly with pure intentions, and its investigation is taboo, hence..."

"So you chose not to investigate and let them freely act?"

Li Qingmu’s words came with a bit of power, causing Yama to hurriedly kneel and plead guilty.

"I am guilty..."

"Saying this is useless, better hurry to investigate everything I want to know, go quickly!"

"Yes, subordinate will investigate immediately!"

...

Within the Imperial Palace, amidst the harem.

In the courtyard of the Grand Empress Dowager’s living quarters, flowers bloomed abundantly, their fragrance captivating, a few palace concubines gathered there, chatting intimately, enjoying some flavory pastries, living days one can only call comfortable.

"Grand Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager Li has arrived!"

A palace maid approached and whispered into Empress Dowager Xue’s ear.

Empress Dowager Xue nodded slightly, smiling at the concubines, "I have something to attend to here, so I’ll take my leave first, you all do as you please."

The concubines hurriedly expressed compliance, respectfully sending off the Grand Empress Dowager.

Empress Dowager Xue returned to her living quarters, and Empress Dowager Li had been waiting for some time. Upon seeing her enter, she promptly rose and saluted, "Daughter-in-law greets the Grand Empress Dowager! May the Grand Empress Dowager be blessed!"

"No need for the ceremony, no need for the ceremony, now we may as well be family, there’s no need for courtesy?"

Grand Empress Dowager Xue smiled faintly, offering a hand to Empress Dowager Li with amiable affection.

Empress Dowager Li graciously rose, with a gentle smile, "Speaking of that, we used to be enemies shouting fights and kills, but now, we’re a family, how circumstances change, truly evokes emotions."

Grand Empress Dowager Xue also said, "Isn’t that so! Previously I and the Supreme Emperor were at odds, you all opposed me to please him frequently, it made me furious, but now our goals are aligned, and this brings us together as one."

Grand Empress Dowager Xue reached a place in her words where she couldn’t find a term to describe her emotions.

There was pride, joy, arrogance, and resentment.

These mix of emotions increased her hatred towards Qi Yun and Li Qingmu.

Previously, Qi Yun’s presence and his clever methods had thoroughly suppressed the Xue Family, but now? The situation is different, the Emperor’s mother is on their side, dare ask whom the Emperor will listen to?

As long as the Emperor supports her, Grand Empress Dowager Xue is confident she can take care of Li Qingmu.

Just a rookie, she doesn’t pay him any attention.

"Grand Empress Dowager, there’s something that I must say!"

Empress Dowager Li suddenly said.

"Oh? What is it? Feel free to speak!"

"Grand Empress Dowager, that Qi Junmu, is no longer Wu Xia Ameng of the past, he’s very formidable, not only proficient in martial arts, but also with Yulong Pavilion at his beck and call. To deal with him, a complete strategy must be crafted!"

Grand Empress Dowager Xue nodded slightly, "You’ve reminded me, I had heard someone mention before that Prince Mu has changed a lot, but this is simple, who said we must act personally? In this world, there are many methods for killing, doesn’t everyone have the ability to borrow a knife to kill?"

"Indeed, as the Grand Empress Dowager said, you’ve opened my eyes!"

Empress Dowager Li smiled slightly, borrowing a knife to kill? Ha-ha, isn’t that what she is doing too?

"Within this Imperial Palace, there was once a Supreme Emperor restricting us, now the Supreme Emperor is gone, comes a Regent King, this leaves no way for us women to live, rest assured Empress Dowager Li, I have already devised a way to deal with him!"

Grand Empress Dowager Xue smiled with contentment.

Empress Dowager Li joyously said, "In that case, I must trouble the Grand Empress Dowager!"

"Haha, no need for such politeness, who says we’re allies now? Naturally, we should look after each other more!"

Then, the two women exchanged mutual smiles, an atmosphere of conspiracy permeated...

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