This is not what Ming Yun meant. It’s a serious matter, and of course we should inquire about it in detail. Noble Concubine, do not overthink,” Ming Leng Yun said with cupped fists, his tone low and gentle.
“Your Majesty, this subordinate believes that this matter requires careful consideration and must not be decided rashly!” Ming Leng Yun turned to Ming Leng Chen standing nearby and advised earnestly. He felt something was suspicious – even if Shu Fei was foolish, she would not have left such evidence in someone else’s hands. If she were to do something, she would do it cleanly and leave no proof!
“From now on, no one is permitted to plead for them. Anyone who speaks will be killed without mercy!” Ming Leng Chen left these harsh words, sweeping his sleeves as he walked to the carriage, holding Mei Si Yu’s hand. The two entered the carriage one after another, while Xia Wan’er stood blankly to the side.
“Wan’er, why are you standing there? Come up,” Mei Si Yu said caringly, lifting the carriage curtain.
Wan’er was stunned at first, but seeing his slight nod and receiving Ming Leng Chen’s permission, she dared to board the carriage. She sat beside Mei Si Yu, while Ming Leng Chen sat on the opposite side. Soon, the carriage moved forward, with only Mei Si Yu and Wan’er talking. He remained unusually quiet, his thick eyebrows slightly furrowed, lips tightly pressed, with no trace of a smile – causing one to feel intimidated!
The group finally returned to the palace safely. Those who needed treatment were treated, those who deserved a grand burial were buried – all arranged by Li Wei Ying, who, though injured himself, was most suitable to handle the matter since those who died were his subordinates.
Shortly after returning to the palace, they were summoned to the Empress Dowager’s chambers.
“My child, come closer to your mother,” the Empress Dowager said urgently to Ming Leng Chen, having heard about the assassination attempt that nearly claimed his life.
“Mother, do not worry. Your son is perfectly fine,” Ming Leng Chen sat beside her, offering comfort.
“This concubine, Yu’er, and Wan’er pay respects to the Empress Dowager. May you have great fortune,” they bowed in greeting.
