Chapter 62: Empress of Dongling

Empress of Dongling

The Empress had come. Everyone present was startled, then retreated one after another, and then Empress Duan was seen walking in slowly.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Empress."

Everyone bowed and saluted, while Nie Jinxuan, standing at the back, couldn't help but look up secretly.

She saw Empress Duan dressed in a deep purple palace gown, wearing a phoenix hairpin on her head. Her features were exquisite, and her brows and eyes carried an indescribable grace and nobility. Even though she had reached middle age, her beauty had not diminished!

And it was very clear that Empress Duan was different from the gentle and kind Zhang Guifei; she was a woman who carried majesty within her beauty. At this moment, as soon as Empress Duan walked in, her brows twitched, her eyes swept over the crowd, and then she landed her gaze directly on Zhang Guifei.

"Zhang Guifei has come too. Mm, it is good that Zhang Guifei is here; I am much more at ease."

In front of everyone, Empress Duan spoke slowly. Hearing this, Zhang Guifei pursed her lips, then looked up at Empress Duan with a calm expression.

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. This concubine does not dare to accept it. But this time it seems..."

Zhang Guifei responded calmly, her peaceful appearance showing not a trace of panic. But she had only spoken halfway when she was interrupted by Talented Lady Sun, who rushed over instantly.

"Your Majesty the Empress, Your Majesty the Empress, you must seek justice for this servant, Wuwu... Your Majesty the Empress, you must seek justice for this servant and Talented Lady Lan! Wuwu..."

Talented Lady Sun, who rushed over instantly, startled everyone present. At this moment, looking at Talented Lady Sun, who was prostrating herself before her regardless of the dirt and water on the ground, Empress Duan couldn't help but frown.

"Talented Lady Sun, what are you doing? What justice? If you have something to say, get up and speak!"

"No! Your Majesty the Empress, you must promise this servant, you must seek justice for me, otherwise this servant will not get up... Wuwu..."

Talented Lady Sun was also anxious, and by the end, she was already sobbing uncontrollably. Hearing this, Empress Duan's expression instantly turned stern.

"Talented Lady Sun, are you threatening me?"

"No, no, this servant is just..."

"Just what? Why don't you get up quickly?! In front of so many palace servants, crying and howling in such a disheveled state, where is your appearance as a master?!"

Empress Duan's words were stern and carried majesty. After finishing, without waiting for Talented Lady Sun to speak, Empress Duan said directly to the little eunuchs to the side:

"You few, what are you looking at? Why don't you help Talented Lady Sun up quickly!"

No one dared to disobey the Empress's command. Then, several little eunuchs helped Talented Lady Sun up in a flurry. After Talented Lady Sun stood up, Empress Duan pursed her lips slightly, then turned her gaze to the Talented Lady Sun before her.

"Now speak, what exactly is going on? Just now I heard you shouting and screaming from far away. What exactly happened?"

Empress Duan was finally willing to listen to Talented Lady Sun. So, as soon as Empress Duan finished speaking, Talented Lady Sun knelt down again.

"Wuwu... Your Majesty the Empress, you must seek justice for this servant! Talented Lady Lan has already been burned to death, and this servant was only lucky enough to be rescued, which is why I escaped death... So Your Majesty the Empress, you must help this servant punish the murderer severely, otherwise Talented Lady Lan will surely not be able to rest in peace..."

Talented Lady Sun was tearful, but it confused Empress Duan.

"Wait! What murderer? What 'not rest in peace'... Talented Lady Sun, what are you saying? Could it be that this fire was set by someone?"

"Wuwu... Yes! The fire at Rongxin Yuan tonight was definitely intentional, the purpose was to burn this servant and Talented Lady Lan to death!"

"What? There is actually such a thing? Then who is the murderer?"

The original daze was instantly replaced by sharpness. Empress Duan then stepped forward to press Talented Lady Sun. Hearing this, Talented Lady Sun wiped the tears from her face, then turned her head slowly, and suddenly reached out and pointed:

"It's her!" ===== CHAPTER 63 =====