Chapter 455 - 434: Second Update
"Why is there still no movement?" Noble Consort Wen, who had been anxious all night, was restless, just waiting for the lights of the Chenyuan Hall to slowly quiet down, as if peace had been restored.
But how could Emperor Jingzhi be at peace? Someone had broken into his lair and had almost toppled his domain, could he even sleep?
"Talented Lady Lin is dead, her body was dragged up to the Southern Ridge." Eunuch Yu whispered as he came in, without even a simple mat wrapping her body, the unclad corpse in the filthy mire was particularly glaring to the eye, and even the worldly Eunuch Yu could not help but sigh, lamenting the loss of her tender skin, smooth as a peeled egg; it truly was a pity.
So it is said, serving the ruler is like living with a tiger.
Yu Qinghuai had just been promoted from the lower ranks, acting with considerable swiftness and deftness; in a short span, he had already gained the favor of Noble Consort Wen, and now he was deeply cherished by her.
Noble Consort Wen had no time to pity Talented Ladies like Lin or Mu, her heart filled with unease, uncertain what Emperor Jingzhi would do next, and if they would be implicated...
Noble Consort Wen knew her second brother’s plan and also wondered if tonight’s actions were carried out by the Wen Family. If so, she should not still be safe in the palace; if not, then who would dare target Emperor Jingzhi?
Noble Consort Wen was not entirely clear about Emperor Jingzhi’s Death Warriors; they were trained from a young age with their own set of rigorous grooming practices, chosen from thousands upon their birth, and had consumed a particular poison. Only Emperor Jingzhi had the antidote, and they would only obey his command, loyally and unequivocally.
Thus, Noble Consort Wen, despite her many years in the palace, had seen these men enter the palace only a few times. If it hadn’t been for Prince Duan’s rebellion, perhaps no one would know that Emperor Jingzhi had such a group at his side.
What was even more terrifying was that these men could come and go without a trace, and without Emperor Jingzhi’s summoning, it was impossible to find any sign of their existence.
Naturally, Prince Duan also had such men; it was said that Prince Duan was once deeply favored by the Former King, even considering a change of the Crown Prince. Therefore, in the same way Emperor Jingzhi had Dead Warriors, Prince Duan was given a group of his own.