Special Agent Rebirth: The Omnipotent Goddess of Quick Transmigration
Chapter 213 - 212 Cold Palace Abandoned Concubine (10) Fourth Watch of the Night

Chapter 213: 212 Cold Palace Abandoned Concubine (10) Fourth Watch of the Night

Hearing these words, Shuangyue gritted her teeth. She looked at Sun Ping, "To think that the person saved by the Lady turns out to be an ungrateful wretch like you! Let’s just say I never laid eyes on you today!"

Behind her, Sun Ping shook his head, a sharp light flickering in his eyes.

Once accustomed to luxury, it’s tough to live frugally. After living such a good life, how could he possibly follow Ye Shaohua and suffer.

As for the Empress, he believed everyone might fall, but not the Empress.

Shuangyue had gone missing, and originally Yuwen Zhe wanted to have someone arrest her as well. Unfortunately, Shuangyue vanished at this moment, and even after turning over the entire Imperial Palace, they couldn’t find her.

This made them all the more wary of Ye Shaohua and increased the guards at the Heavenly Prison.

"Has Ye Shaohua still not revealed the person behind her?" Yuwen Zhe looked at the prison head.

The prison head respectfully bowed, "She refuses to speak even under threat of death, she has been starved for two days now, not even a bowl of water has passed her lips, but still, she won’t talk."

Yuwen Zhe sneered coldly, "As expected, she’s a tough nut to crack."

He waved his hand to dismiss the prison head and went to see Yuwen Jing in the Palace.

Everyone knew today was the day the Ye Family’s General was to return; they had long ago laid numerous traps at the Palace Gate, ensuring that one could enter but not leave.

"General Ye says Ye Shaofeng is gravely injured and can’t enter the Palace, so he comes alone," Yuwen Zhe mentioned Ye Shaofeng and paused for a moment before recomposing himself and saying, "This must be an excuse. Ye Shaofeng must not be injured. They must know there is an ambush inside the Palace, and surely the General Residence is harboring malicious intentions."

When the deputy general doesn’t enter the Palace after a triumphant return, it’s suspicious no matter how you look at it.

Moreover, he didn’t believe for a second that they were unaware of Ye Shaohua being thrown into the dungeon. General Ye must have come prepared, but unfortunately, they were not pushovers either.

"Since Shaofeng is too injured to come," Yuwen Jing sneered, "My brother, have the Royal Guard take the Imperial Physician to the General Residence to see just how serious the injuries of General Ye’s son are, that he can’t even come for an audience!"

Yuwen Zhe took the order and left, his eyes bloodthirsty.

Ye Shaohua and Ye Shaofeng’s names were both derived from Fenghua. Although Yuwen Zhe didn’t like Ye Shaohua, he had a good relationship with Ye Shaofeng, but that was nothing compared to his relationship with Yuwen Jing.

He had already tied up Ye Shaohua, let alone Ye Shaofeng.

Their forces split in two directions.

Yuwen Jing received General Ye atop the Royal Court.

General Ye appeared imposing, his eyes like cold stars, and his entire person exuded an aura of bloodshed.

He slammed down his wine cup with a "snap" and then stood up, "Your Majesty, I have an urgent matter to report."

The moment had come.

Yuwen Jing tightened his grip on his wine cup but maintained a calm demeanor as he looked towards General Ye, "General Ye, let us talk in detail in the Imperial Study Room."

He led General Ye toward the Imperial Study Room.

The instant he turned around, he gave a significant look to the chief commander of the Royal Guard, who immediately understood.

As the two entered the Imperial Study Room, the outside was deathly quiet, surrounded by countless Royal Guards. With a single command from Yuwen Jing, General Ye would find escape impossible even with wings.

General Ye followed Yuwen Jing into the room with a submissive air, but no one saw the sarcasm flashing in his eyes as he lowered them.

"This expedition owes much to General Ye," Yuwen Jing sat on the chair and repeated what he had said in the Royal Court, "I will fulfill one wish of yours. What, may I ask, does General Ye desire?"

He smiled as he looked at General Ye.

General Ye lifted his head, still showing the demeanor of an honest man, "Your Majesty, I have a matter of importance."

Saying this, he seriously presented a brocaded box to Yuwen Jing.

Yuwen Jing, wary of General Ye, did not take it but had the chief eunuch take it instead. Without looking inside—fearing an attack from General Ye—he asked, "Your Majesty, won’t you accept it?

Seeing Yuwen Jing’s reaction, General Ye gave a simple smile, "I think it’s better if you take it yourself. This item is somewhat valuable; it’s better if you personally accept it."

At the word valuable, Yuwen Jing hesitated for a moment, then had the eunuch carefully open it.

As the box was opened just a crack, Yuwen Jing had already seen what was inside.

His entire body jolted, and he stood up abruptly from the chair, "General... General Ye..."

General Ye laughed heartily, "This is the Military Talisman. The Previous Emperor gave it to me before I set off on the campaign. I didn’t expect that upon my return, he would have passed away."

As he reached the end, General Ye’s face also showed a hint of nostalgic sorrow.

However, Yuwen Jing didn’t notice his tone; he looked over the Military Talisman again and again—it was genuine!

But... how could General Ye hand over the Military Talisman to him so easily?

Yuwen Jing held the Military Talisman, his hand subconsciously gripping the chair harder.

At that moment, there was a rush report from outside stating that King Rui had arrived.

Yuwen Zhe would not come in at such a time without good reason. Yuwen Jing somewhat distractedly let him in.

He closed the lid of the brocaded box containing the Military Talisman, still somewhat stunned. He had originally thought the Ye Family would cling to the Military Talisman, which was an excellent opportunity for rebellion. But... now he was on the horns of a dilemma.

Yuwen Jing’s expression was somewhat strange when Yuwen Zhe entered.

"What is it?" Yuwen Zhe’s expression was melancholic as he said blankly, "I saw Shaofeng. He was lying in bed with a huge gash in his abdomen and his shoulder almost sheared off. Elder brother, the Imperial Physician says that even if Shaofeng’s right arm heals, it will be useless. He’ll likely never be able to enter the battlefield again."

Yuwen Zhe stormed to the General Residence to arrest someone, only to find the place filled with sorrow.

Not until he saw Ye Shaofeng lying on the bed.

This wasn’t a feigned illness, but a real incapacity to move. According to other subordinates, Ye Shaofeng had wanted to be carried to court for the audience, but fearing offense to the Previous Emperor, he stayed in the General Residence.

Yuwen Zhe, who had come angrily, was now confused. He remembered Yuwen Jing and hurried back.

Hearing Yuwen Zhe’s words, Yuwen Jing seemed to lose all his strength and sank back into his chair.

The father and son of the Ye Family had gone to pacify chaos for the Royal Court. The Ye Family’s only son was almost a cripple, yet General Ye had not complained or wept. He even came back and delivered the Military Talisman into his hands straight away—such loyal and candid character. How could this be the ambitious treachery that Prime Minister Qu had suggested?

Though they were a bit rough, they were straightforward, unable to hide their true feelings.

Yuwen Jing thought about his suspicion toward them and could barely face General Ye.

Even with his position as emperor, if General Ye didn’t feel bitterly disappointed, Yuwen Jing felt it for them!

The Ye Family was a family of loyalists, yet he had relentlessly doubted them, even considering killing the Ye father and son. If word of this got out, he might lose the heart of the nation.

Yuwen Jing’s face turned red with shame, wishing that today’s events had never occurred!

What had he done... What exactly had he done!

However, General Ye did not let him off easy.

General Ye lifted his head and looked at Yuwen Jing with a simple and honest gaze, his cheeks slightly red as if feeling a bit embarrassed, "To serve Your Majesty is my duty. I do not desire reward. I only ask for Your Majesty’s grace to allow the Lady to return to the Ye Residence to see her brother. I have been on campaign for a year and truly miss my daughter. Shaofeng grew up with his sister and, being sick, he keeps asking for her. Your Majesty... may I see the Lady?"