Everything was in the process of preparation, and all matters were firmly in Helian Qi's control. The people from the Southern Neighboring Country had completely let down their guard against him.
What needed to be done now was to wrap things up and deliver a heavy blow to the Southern Neighboring Country, which had ill intentions.
Of course, all this still had to start with Yaoji.
Early in the morning, Helian Qi sent someone to Lanfang Garden. At this moment, Yaoji was dressing up.
The maidservants helped her change into the clothes of the Eastern Victory Country and put on a simple and elegant makeup for her. Usually, she always wore heavy makeup, looking extremely charming.
Now, however, she was like a lotus emerging from the water, incredibly beautiful.
"Princess Yaoguang, His Majesty invites you to the Qianqing Palace," the little eunuch who came to deliver the message said.
Yaoji nodded to indicate that she understood and said, "I'll go there right away."
She roughly knew what this visit was for today. It must be that the emperor was going to make her one of his concubines. Thinking of this, a charming smile curved her lips.
She thought to herself that indeed no man in the world could resist her beauty.
After finishing dressing up, she was supported by the maidservants and headed for the Qianqing Palace.
On the other side, in the Qianqing Palace.
Helian Qi was sitting on the dragon - headed chair at the highest position, and below were the two princes from the Southern Neighboring Country.
"Your Majesty, may I ask why you've summoned my brother and me here today?" Shun asked.
They were supposed to leave the Eastern Victory Country yesterday, but they stayed longer because of the theft of the night pearl.
Helian Qi slightly raised his eyebrows, looked at the man in front of him, and replied, "I want to tell you not to worry. The queen has committed a serious crime and has been confined to the harem. Moreover, there's another thing..."
As he said this, he waved his hand outside the palace. Soon, Yaoji walked in.
She was wearing a light purple silk dress, with a cloud - shaped hair bun on her head and a purple flower - shaped ornament between her eyebrows. Every frown and smile of hers was full of charm.
Any man who saw her would surely be tempted, but Helian Qi just glanced at her indifferently and then said, "I'm going to confer the title of Concubine Yao on Yaoji!"
Shun was also shocked when he heard this. He remembered that Helian Qi had opposed Yaoji's entry into the palace before, but his mind had changed in just a few days.
However, he then thought that after all, that woman was incredibly beautiful, and no ordinary man could refuse her.
Moreover, the emperor of the Eastern Victory Country seemed to be just a good - for - nothing with only good looks.
But Ye beside him frowned suspiciously.
He always felt that their plan was progressing too smoothly. Now, Helian Qi had directly made Yaoji a concubine.
On the surface, it seemed that he was indulged in beauty, but Ye felt that there must be something more to it.
Helian Qi would never do things simply. He must have made long - term arrangements.
Thinking of this, his suspicion deepened. He always felt that he had overlooked something important.
"Yaoji pays respects to Your Majesty," the woman below bowed slightly to Helian Qi and said.
After that, she stole a glance at her two elder brothers.
"Hahaha, I've made up my mind. I'll confer the title of Concubine Yao on you. From now on, you can live in Lanfang Garden," Helian Qi said.
He pretended to be excited on the surface.
Originally, Yaoji was just staying temporarily in Lanfang Garden and was supposed to move to another palace later. But now that she had become the emperor's concubine, there was no need for her to move.
"Your humble servant thanks Your Majesty," she replied coquettishly.
Shun quickly stood up and made a salute with his arms crossed, then said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, on getting your beloved concubine. Congratulations to our Southern Neighboring Country for having the honor to form an alliance with Your Majesty."
There was an uncontrollable excitement in his words. He was extremely excited in his heart. As long as Yaoji could bewitch the emperor of the Eastern Victory Country, their Southern Neighboring Country could take this opportunity to capture them and expand their territory.
After thinking about it, the smile on his lips became deeper, as if he had already seen the success in the near future.
But Ye beside him looked thoughtful. He had never underestimated the emperor in front of him.
This emperor always seemed to give him the impression of being extremely muddle - headed. But if he were really muddle - headed, how could the Eastern Victory Country have enjoyed prosperity and peace in recent years?
Thinking of this, his brows furrowed deeper, and his guard rose.
After the people finished discussing in the palace, Ye and Shun walked out of the Qianqing Palace side by side.
Yaoji also received the order and returned to her palace to prepare for serving the emperor tonight.
Helian Qi watched their departing backs, his eyes narrowing with a hint of conspiracy, and a curve forming on his lips.
It was almost time to close the net.
On the other side, Shun and Ye, who had already left the palace, were walking on the street outside the palace.
Seeing his younger brother looking so preoccupied, Shun frowned and asked, "Our plan is about to succeed. Why do you still look so worried?"
"I feel that things are not that simple," the man being questioned replied.
His blue eyes narrowed dangerously.
"Do you mean that Helian Qi might be lying to us?!" Shun asked as if suddenly realizing something.
But then he denied himself.
"It's absolutely impossible! He's clearly a man who is greedy for beauty," he said.
Ye didn't respond after hearing this and walked in another direction.
He couldn't take the risk of endangering the entire Southern Neighboring Country. Since he couldn't be sure whether the high - ranking emperor of the Eastern Victory Country was acting, he must conduct an experiment to find out.
...
On the other side, in the queen's palace in the palace.
Dongfang Yi was lying on the bed boredly eating snacks. The stabbing pain on her back made her feel extremely irritated.
She didn't sleep well last night. As long as she accidentally turned over, she would rub against the wound, and then she would be awakened by the pain.
Tortured like this all night, she hardly got any sound sleep.
Feeling the pain, she thought of the woman living in the Cining Palace and couldn't help but feel hatred in her heart. But unfortunately, that woman was Helian Qi's biological mother.
But after this wave of trouble passed, she must teach that woman a lesson. She couldn't always be led around by her.
Thinking of this, her resentment eased a little.
Suddenly, a black - clothed man jumped down from the roof and strode into the queen's palace.
It was Jue, whom Helian Qi had sent to protect her yesterday.
"Your Majesty, this is the top - grade golden sore medicine sent by His Majesty. It can quickly stop the bleeding and form a scab," he said respectfully.
After hearing this, Dongfang Yi felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew that the man still remembered her at this moment.
"Your Majesty said that he would come to accompany you after everything is over," he added.
After saying that, he turned around and left the queen's palace, disappearing from her sight in an instant.