Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace: Jia Ling's Double Rebirth, Creates a Great Success

Before Ruyi spoke, she remembered that she came here today to ask for a reward for Ling Yunche.

But she had already been humiliated, so how could she ask for help again? Ruyi, who always loved to be decent, was caught in a dilemma.

Yanwan was sitting on the couch on the other side, watching this scene. She had a hunch that Ruyi didn't come just to laugh at the joke.

Ruyi finally made up her mind: "The Queen is worried about whether I will fall into the water. I am also concerned about the Queen's health. I heard that you fell into the water this time and it was Guard Ling who saved you. If the Emperor cares about the Queen, why not reward him something."

The emperor was quite pleased with the first half of Ruyi's words, but the second half made his expression gradually become serious.

The name Ling Yunche sounded somewhat familiar. He paused in confusion and then remembered.

It turned out to be Baturu, the pheasant catcher in Mulan Paddock. Ruyi had mentioned many times that Yanwan knew him when they were young.

The emperor was very concerned about his reputation and was very confident in his control over women. If someone said that his woman actually liked another man, he would never believe it.

The emperor snorted coldly: "Empress Xian just came here, but she knows everything that happened here. You really have a long eye."

Li Yu, who was standing beside him, thought that the emperor was calling on him again and couldn't help trembling.

The ginger juice on Ruyi's face gradually dried up. She sneezed several times due to the strong smell of ginger. When she spoke again, her voice was heavily nasal.

"Your Majesty, I was worried about the Empress and Concubine Ling, so I asked someone to ask them in detail. They all said that Ling Yunche was the Empress's lifesaver."

When these words were spoken, no one present believed them.

At this time, Yan Wan, who had been silent for a long time on the couch behind, slowly spoke:

"Lady Xian, you don't even know what the situation was like at the time, so how could you believe the rumors and think that Ling Yunche was the one who saved the people?"

Fu Cha Langya also looked at Yan Wan gently and said:

"Yes, it was Yan Wan who rescued me from the river. When Ling Yun Che arrived, we were almost on the shore."

Ruyi hurriedly said, "Empress, you can't cross the river and burn the bridge, and deny Ling Yunche's contribution."

The emperor became even more angry after hearing this. He looked at Ruyi, who was in a miserable state but still trying to be stubborn. The queen only said that it was Yan Wan who saved the man, and did not deny that Ling Yunche also went into the river. Ruyi was the first to get anxious.

Isn't it usually hard to defend yourself?

The emperor glared at her, "Ruyi, that's enough. Call Ling Yunche in to find out what happened. I want to know clearly. Those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes will be punished."

A hint of amusement flashed in Yanwan's eyes on the couch. If Ling Yunche dared to say that to disgust her, she would make him suffer.

When Ling Yunche was called in, he simply thought that he was here to receive a reward, so he held his head high, chest puffed out, and walked in with big strides, one high and one low.

"Your humble servant Ling Yunche pays respect to His Majesty, ladies and gentlemen."

He looked up and was surprised to find Concubine Xian in such a miserable state. He tried his best to suppress the doubts in his heart and keep a calm face.

The emperor played with the ring in his hand and said, "Ling Yunche, the people below reported that you personally rescued the Queen and Concubine Ling to shore. What was the scene at that time? Tell me about it."

Ling Yunche wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, "Your Majesty, I was in charge of inspecting the imperial boat tonight. I happened to see the Empress fall into the water, so I jumped into the water and rescued her."

Yan Wan opened her red lips and said, "Your Majesty, I have a few words to ask Lord Ling."

Seeing the emperor nod, Yan Wan's eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing straight at Ling Yunche:

"Lord Ling, you said that you were inspecting the imperial boat today, but I remember that the guards must travel in teams. I guess you two were together. When you jumped into the river, the other guards hadn't arrived yet. Were they slow, or were you exceptionally fast?"

Ling Yunche bowed his head and replied, "I have good hearing and I am lame. I was tired from walking so I wanted to lean against the side of the boat to rest for a while. When I heard someone fall into the water, I jumped in quickly. That's why I was faster than my colleagues."

Wei Yanwan leaned on the backrest and said, "Oh? Lord Ling could hear the sound of falling into the water, so he must be not far away. Why did you come here when the Queen and I were about to go ashore?"

Ling Yunche was uneasy at what Concubine Ling said. Why did Yan Wan want to ruin his career like this? Could it be...

Ling Yunche looked at Concubine Xian beside him and immediately understood that Yan Wan was jealous.

After asking the question, Yan Wan regained her gentleness and said softly to the emperor:

"Your Majesty, I have finished asking all the questions in my mind. You are the one who will ask the rest."

The emperor was very satisfied with Yan Wan's ability to know when to advance and when to retreat and to abide by the rules, and the question just now was indeed what he wanted to know.

Ling Yunche is a person with too many problems.

The emperor looked at Ling Yunche coldly: "Ling Yunche, why don't you reply?"

Ruyi chimed in: "Lord Ling is loyal to the core, why are you pressing me so hard, Concubine Ling?"

The emperor turned around and looked at Yu Hu: "Pull Concubine Xian aside, Ling Yunche, you speak."

Ling Yunche felt as if the sky was falling. He couldn't say that he was late on purpose.

The sweat on his forehead wouldn't dry no matter how hard he tried to wipe it off. It twisted and sticky on his face, making him itchy.

After a long while, he finally answered in a muffled voice: "Your Majesty, I fell asleep while resting by the boat, so I arrived late, but it was indeed me who rescued the Empress and Concubine Ling."

This answer contradicts the previous one and is full of loopholes. No one will believe it.

The emperor stopped turning the jade ring in his hand and turned to the side of the chair:

"I am a good monarch who clearly distinguishes between rewards and punishments. Ling Yunche helped the Queen and Concubine Ling get ashore. Logically, he should be rewarded, but you are a cripple. You have no hope of getting an important position. I will let you continue to be a blue-feathered guard."

Ling Yunche was delighted and relaxed his body, whether it was the Blue Feather Guard or not.

Although he was a blue-feathered guard when he was guarding the cold palace ten years ago, after struggling for half his life, he returned to the starting point.

But at least I have a decent job.

Ling Yunche smiled: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

The emperor's eyes suddenly turned cold, staring at Ling Yunche's bumpy face and said:

"But you were lazy and slept during your patrol, and failed to rescue in time. You will also be punished. I will punish you with thirty strokes of the cane to serve as a warning to others."

Thirty strokes of the cane!

Ling Yunche thought back to the days in the Ministry of Punishment, when his right leg was disabled. If he was beaten with another thirty sticks, his right leg bone would be broken.

"Your Majesty, my leg is already lame, I can't fight anymore."

The emperor doesn't care about his legs. Since he is lame now, he might as well break them completely. It would be better if he becomes lame right away.

With just a glance, the guards at the door came over, dragged Ling Yunche away alive, and took him to the dock to be tortured.

Ling Yunche's cries of pain, carried in waves from outside the boat by the wind, made Ruyi shudder.

Everyone knows that a guard with a broken leg is probably done for in this life.

The emperor glanced at Ruyi who was being held down by Yu Hu and asked in a cold voice:

"My Lady Xian, are you satisfied with my rewards and punishments?"

Ruyi said in a trembling voice: "Satisfied."

It was early summer, but Ruyi felt cold all over.

Yu Hu's hands pressed her shoulders tightly, making her feel like she was about to fall to the ground.

She was still pregnant with the emperor's child, but the emperor was so cold to her that Ruyi shuddered involuntarily.