Queen's favorite

Zhong Liyu looked at the few people kneeling below, leaned lazily behind, glanced down, his eyelashes were black, and pointed at someone casually.

"Let's start with you."

What Zhong Liyu pointed out was a strange face.Qi Changle should have seen the other party's face before, after all, they entered the palace together, but because she rarely went out and didn't know much about the outside world, she didn't know the other party's identity.

But judging from the appearance, the status may be a promise.

This shows that her family status is not high.

The man was caught off guard by being called, with a pale expression of panic that could not be concealed on his face, he raised his head in a daze, trembling: "What, what?"

Her lips trembled and her voice was weak, like a sick cat trembling in the cold wind.Probably because he was too frightened, he didn't hear what Zhong Liyu said just now.

Although such a person will not be pitied by the queen, how can I say...

Qi Changle's eyes swept across the face of the other party.

With such a character, there should be half the possibility of escaping the punishment of the queen.

After all, the tyrannical and willful tyrant likes more the type that is against him or that can arouse her interest, rather than the pale and frightened face like this person, who has long been bored by the female monarch.

But in any case, the real decision-making power is still in the hands of the queen.

Zhong Liyu was obviously a little impatient.After all, she had seen too many such frightened expressions on weekdays, and it was already boring, even to the point where she didn't even bother to intimidate and punish.

Therefore, she sneered, twitched the corner of her mouth idlely, and waved her hand to let this person go aside.

Su Muhe probably didn't want to see this person bump into the female monarch because of a blank mind, so he reminded in a harmonious voice: "Your Majesty tells you to go aside."

The man came back to his senses and kowtowed quickly: "Thank you, thank you, thank you, Your Majesty."

Then he stood next to Qi Changle.

When Qi Changle glanced over with downcast eyes, he could even see the opponent's arm trembling under the sleeve.

Are you so scared?

Qi Changle couldn't help thinking about it.

Then she recalled in her mind the situation when she first met the female monarch.

Picky and extravagant, sarcastic.

He even threw down a dagger to kill her.

What was Qi Changle thinking at that time?

It's probably a matter of betting or not.

There may have been fear in my heart, but I never trembled.

Maybe she was born to be an outlier.

Deep-minded, unkind, selfish and indifferent.Even his own life can be used without blinking an eye.

From this point of view, this harem is the most suitable place for her to grow up.

Thinking of this, the sneer on the corner of Qi Changle's lips flashed, and then faded away again.

Afterwards, Zhong Liyu casually ordered two more people. Although the two were quite frightened, fortunately they answered the questions in a satisfactory manner.

Qi Changle didn't pay attention any more, restrained his mind, and thought about the question of the noble concubine.

Judging from today's meeting, the imperial concubine is gentle and generous, and has the virtues of the middle palace. Even when she gets along with the female monarch, she is also gentle and decent, which is beyond Qi Changle's expectation.

Qi Changle originally thought that all the concubines in the harem looked the same in front of Zhong Liyu.Even though some people cover it up well, they all have the same thoughts about the female monarch in their hearts.

Respect is there, but fear is greater.

There is obedience, but the panic is greater.

Everyone is full of mixed emotions towards the female monarch, but no one can treat the female monarch peacefully.

That's why Qi Changle has the absolute confidence to resort to such methods.

In this way, she will become the most special light in Zhongliyu's heart, and the other party will never forget her tenderness until his death.

However, the appearance of Su Muhe made her feel a kind of guard and resistance with a sense of deviation.

In front of the concubines in the harem, Zhong Liyu didn't always look irritable.

Su Muhe can persuade her.

Qi Changle lowered his eyelashes, his eyes were dark.

— She is not special.

Qi Changle slowly clenched her fingers until the hard nails pinched her palm before she recovered.

"Concubine Ren Xiang, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"The concubine is so happy, finally, finally able to see His Majesty."

Qi Changle heard these words as soon as she recovered, she narrowed her eyes slightly, and then looked over.

The man kneeling on the ground raised his head and looked at the queen sitting above with affection in his eyes.

"..."

Qi Changle silently curled the corner of his lower lip.

Good.

She originally thought that her first harem rivalry would be with those concubines who had entered the palace before, but she never expected that the newcomers who entered the palace with her would overcome their inner fear so quickly, revealing Fangs ready to move.

how to say.

unpleasant.

Qi Changle withdrew his gaze, and listened quietly to what was happening on the side of the female monarch.

Zhong Liyu paused, glanced down, and met Ren Che's eyes.

Convenience immediately smiled at her.

Zhong Liyu caught his expression in his eyes, and there was still a smile on his lips, as if he was in a good mood.

She raised her chin slightly: "Are you happy to see me?"

"Yes."

Zhong Liyu: "Why? I have the reputation of being a tyrant. Are you not afraid that I will end your life in the next moment if I am moody?"

Ren Che clenched his hands and swallowed subconsciously.But soon, he straightened his back again.

He cannot be afraid.

Qi Guiren can act, so naturally he can too.

That's right, in Ren Qiao's view, Qi Changle's whole process from replying to self-defeating is a pretentious act, but it happens to be able to deceive the female monarch.

After all, he didn't believe that anyone would really love and pity the queen.

After all, the other party... is violent and vicious, how could someone love her so deeply, it's just ridiculous.

And since Qi Changle can deceive Zhongliyu, so can he.

Ren Che never felt that his acting skills were bad.

What's more, he also analyzed Zhongliyu's situation.

Alone, although he has authority and glory, but is desolate and lonely, if he gives warm care at this time, then the queen will definitely fall in love with him.

Ren Hao took a deep breath, and then said: "Because... Your Majesty is ninety-five years old, and she is graceful and graceful, just like the so-called gentlemen and gentlemen, concubines naturally fall in love with them."

He tried his best to pretend to be sincere, and with the cold sweat on his back, he looked directly at the chuckling female monarch above.

Seeing Zhong Liyu's smile, Ren Qiao relaxed a little.

I laughed...it should be fine.

Then he saw that the smiling lady took out a short knife and threw it in front of him casually.

……knife?

Zhong Liyu propped his chin with one hand, interested, "Since you also like me, why don't you prove it to me?"

She bent her eyes and smiled, but her eyes were dark abysses, wrapped in thick ink.

"Use your life to prove it to me."

Ren Chang opened his eyes wide in bewilderment, his face pale.

His trembling fingers touched the handle of the knife, and he couldn't help taking a deep breath.

calm down……

This is just a test.That's right, just like that time with Qi Changle.

As long as he shows enough courage and not being afraid, then the female monarch will save him like she saved Qi Changle.

Ren Xiang's hands couldn't stop shaking.He clearly knows what he should do at this moment, after all, someone has demonstrated it to him before.

But for some reason, the moment he picked up the dagger, he actually felt a bone-piercing chill.

Qi Changle glanced at the knife and paused.

It's just because the dagger that Ren Qiao held in his hand...was not the one thrown to her by the female monarch in the hall before.

What Ren Che is holding in his hand now is just a short knife with a black scabbard and an "unattractive appearance".

Qi Changle was startled slightly, his eyes flickering.

Ren Che clenched and loosened his fingers, and finally put the blade between his neck.Cold sweat dripped down his chin, and his voice was dry: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I can watch Your Majesty die, and my concubine dies without... no regrets."

Zhong Liyu nodded with a smile, "Okay."

Ren Che gritted his teeth, and tentatively, but couldn't help but control his strength, stabbed the dagger towards the neck.

The white blade stopped abruptly the moment it touched the skin.

There was silence in the hall, without any sound.

—Why, why didn't anyone stop him?

Beads of sweat flowed down.

It wasn't until this moment that the indescribable and terrifying fear wrapped around Ren Che's heart.

He opened his eyes wide, and for a moment he didn't know whether he was approaching or retreating.

Zhong Liyu's smile deepened, his eyes were dark and sinister.

"Go on? Don't you like me? Why, can't you even prove your sincerity?"

"Concubine...concubine..." Ren Hao couldn't stop trembling.

His face was pale: "I was wrong, Your Majesty, I was wrong! I was wrong! Let me go... Please let me go..."

Zhong Liyu walked down step by step, and then squatted in front of Ren Che.

Her red lips curled up, her eyes were dark, and she grabbed his hand holding the knife handle, her brows were full of hostility.

"Continue? I didn't say stop, do you dare to stop?"

Ren Che backed away in fear, but was held tightly by his hand, allowing the blade to approach his neck.

"No, no—! I was wrong, please forgive me, please forgive me! I don't want to kill Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Zhong Liyu pressed his fingertips hard, his eyes shone brightly with a chill.

She stretched out the index finger of the other hand in front of her lips, and said softly: "It's wrong, it's wrong, you shouldn't beg for mercy at this time, you should show your sincerity to me."

Then she tilted her head slightly, "Ah, or do you want me to cut out your 'true heart'?"

Ren Che finally couldn't bear the fear, shouted, waved his limbs, and wanted to back away.

However, how could his strength be able to withstand Zhong Liyu.

Ever since the other party was able to accurately throw the jade pendant from the upper position and knock the dagger in Qi Changle's hand flying, she understood that the female monarch is by no means a powerless person.

Seeing Ren Che's ugly face struggling and begging for mercy, the corners of Zhong Liyu's lips became more curved.

puff-

Accompanied by the last scream of horror, and the trembling and limp bodies of the other palace concubines behind Ren Chao, little red marks splashed on Zhongli Yu's cheeks.

She still had the same expression, but the darkness in her eyes flickered.

"Ha..." Zhong Liyu let go of his hand, smiled, and let Ren Che, who was still breathing, moan in a low and threatening voice.

Her face and palms were all glaringly red.

Then, Zhong Liyu stood up.

She looked up at Qi Changle.