Chapter 1752 - 635: The Female Lead Who Was Reversed (Final)

Chapter 1752: Chapter 635: The Female Lead Who Was Reversed (Final)

"Swindler! Swindler from the Itinerant World!"

"He even dares to cheat his way into the Imperial Palace, he truly deserves death!"

The Emperor was not at the rain ritual scene, yet he was able to learn what had happened there at the first possible moment.

Besides, whether rain came or not, you just needed to raise your head and look at the sky to know; why bother going to the scene?

The only difference was that the Emperor had not personally witnessed the scene of Taoist Qingfeng being struck by Thunder.

After listening to the little eunuch give a detailed account of what had happened at the rain ritual, the Emperor was both shocked and enraged, both furious and anxious!

Among the many emotions, there was still faintly mixed a trace of relief—

Fortunately, I did not personally go to pray for rain!

Of course, the Emperor believed himself to be the True Prince Charming, protected by the Dynasty’s Dragon Luck, and should not be struck by Thunder.

But after all that trouble, if no rain was brought, it would still severely damage the Emperor’s authority and dignity.

This rain truly isn’t something you can get just because you ask for it.

The Emperor secretly sighed in his heart, as if he well understood that such things as rain depended entirely on Heaven’s favor.

However, this understanding did not prevent the Emperor from venting his anger on Qingfeng.

"Men, throw this demonic Taoist into the death row!"

"Hmph, doesn’t he boast that he’s lived more than a hundred and thirty years, can rejuvenate, and is immortal!"

"I’d like to see whether he is made of mortal flesh; whether he will die or not!"

The Emperor spoke ruthlessly, and in just a few sentences decided Qingfeng’s fate.

Only, swindlers from the Itinerant World like Qingfeng are easy enough to kill, but how should the matter of praying for rain be handled?

The drought is still ongoing, and turmoil in the capital is right around the corner!

Feeling frustrated, the Emperor habitually wandered over to the Empress’s bedchamber.

The Empress was his wife from the hair-parting ceremony, and back then had even risked herself as bait; the Emperor had always treated the Empress differently.

Whenever he had some vexing matter, the Emperor would come to confide in the Empress.

The Empress might not be able to help him solve problems, but she could always offer soothing words that slowly calmed his irritability.

"Princess Liang is here as well?"

As soon as he stepped into the Empress’s palace, he saw He Tiantian sitting with the Empress, chatting idly.

At the sight of He Tiantian, the Emperor suddenly thought of his own son.

Huh? I recall Yong Ennan saying that Qingfeng awakened Prince Liang; this demonic Taoist seems to have some tricks after all.

With that thought, the Emperor casually asked, "How is Sanlang? I vaguely heard someone say the other day that he woke up?"

He Tiantian hurriedly rose to salute, and upon hearing the Emperor’s question, deliberately put on a troubled expression.

The Emperor’s heart gave a jolt. "What, he didn’t wake up?"

Yong Ennan is actually this bold—just to flatter Qingfeng, he dares deceive his sovereign?

"No!"

He Tiantian quickly denied it, then explained in detail: "The Prince opened his eyes, but he still cannot speak, cannot move!"

So this kind of ’awake’ is not that kind of ’awake’.

The only difference from before is that he can open his eyes.

In essence, he is still a living dead!

The Emperor: ... I originally thought even if Qingfeng’s Taoist Skill wasn’t much, he at least understood some Medical Skill; turns out he’s a complete hack!

Realizing this, the Emperor felt not the slightest hesitation about killing Qingfeng.

Having confirmed that Prince Liang was still a "cripple," the Emperor no longer paid him any attention.

As for this daughter-in-law He Tiantian, he did not grow particularly close to her; after asking a few casual questions, he dismissed her.

He Tiantian respectfully withdrew, and only the imperial couple were left in the great hall.

"Regarding the rain ritual, this consort has heard about it. Your Majesty need not be so angered."

The Empress sensed the Emperor’s low mood, personally picked up a cup of tea, and handed it to the Emperor.

She spoke to him in a gentle, comforting voice.

"...I have already locked that swindler from the Itinerant World into the death row!"

The Emperor took the cup, sipped lightly, and his agitated emotions slowly calmed.

He cursed through his teeth, "That fellow has such gall, such ambition, he actually dares deceive his sovereign and betray his superior..."

He scolded Qingfeng not only out of anger, but also out of shame at being deceived.

The Empress knew the Emperor best; from his tone she could tell what he was thinking.

She quickly advised, "Your Majesty, you worry for the realm and care for the people. To alleviate the drought, you tried every possible means, and that is how those with sinister hearts found an opening!"

In such matters, you cannot blame the Emperor for being too foolish, you can only blame the Swindler for being too vicious.

The Emperor seemed to take the Empress’s consolation to heart, and his expression relaxed considerably.

But soon, his brows furrowed slightly again as he murmured, "It’s just, how should this drought be eased?"

Now that praying for rain has failed, what other way is there?!

The Empress had long had an idea, but she still deliberately adopted a joking tone. "Alas, had we known earlier that Qingfeng was a Swindler, we should have let Lady He give it a try!"

The Emperor was stunned. "Lady He?"