activa-t Chapter 182 The Queen Who Used as a Shield in a Good Pregnancy Novel (32)
Chapter 182 The Queen Who Used as a Shield in a Good Pregnancy Novel (32)
If Li Yanli could make the decision, he would definitely put up a sign at the entrance of Weiyang Palace.
The inscription read: "The dog emperor Li Yanxiu is not allowed to enter."
Unfortunately, he couldn't make the decision.
Therefore, as the sun set and he heard the silent whip approaching, watching the imperial carriage enter Weiyang Palace, Li Yanli's face turned frighteningly dark.
Fortunately, he stood behind Li Yanming, using the dim light to conceal himself, so no one noticed anything unusual.
As soon as Yingyi, dressed in a dragon robe, entered the hall, he quickly composed himself.
In front of outsiders, one always has to put on an act.
Therefore, Leyan led everyone to pay their respects to Yingyi.
However, before she could even bend her knees, Yingyi had already taken three steps at a time and quickly supported her.
His speed was so fast that one might suspect he had used some kind of light-body technique; as he passed Li Yanming and Li Yanli, he even created a gust of wind.
Yingyi helped Leyan up, held her hand, and then looked at the group of people kneeling and bowing, saying with a faint smile, "Rise, all of you."
The group then stood up, looking at the emperor and empress standing together in perfect harmony. Each person had their own thoughts, but all of them were complicated and difficult to express.
Li Yanming's eyes were deep and dark. When Ying Yi led Le Yan to the main seat, he forcibly restrained his inner impulse, not caring that the tips of his middle fingers were digging into his palms as he clenched his fists.
The stinging sensation made him even more aware of what he wanted.
He now wants more than just revenge; he wants to replace Li Yanxiu and become the person standing beside the Empress.
Coincidentally, Li Yanli thought the same thing.
The two harbored deep malice towards Li Yanxiu. If their murderous intent were to materialize, Li Yanxiu would likely have been torn to pieces long ago.
As the one who had taken Li Yanxiu's place, Yingyi naturally bore the killing intent of Li Yanming and Li Yanli. Feeling the complex emotions of envy, jealousy, and hatred surging towards him, Yingyi tightened his grip on Leyan's hand.
He felt a pang of bitterness and a burning anger; who dared to covet his Empress!
Suddenly turning her gaze to her two younger brothers, who were bowing their heads, Ying's eyes filled with disgust.
Those two ambitious younger brothers should go back and guard their imperial tombs as soon as possible!
Sensing Yingyi's unusual behavior, Leyan squeezed Yingyi's hand to bring him back to his senses.
"Your Majesty, please have your meal."
She glanced at Li Yanming and Li Yanli on the other side without making a sound, and gave Ying Yi a look, forbidding him from taking action without permission.
Ying Yi froze for a moment before nodding slightly; he wouldn't act recklessly.
Knowing that Le Yan had seen through his thoughts, and fearing that she would be angry with him, Ying Yi quickly picked up his chopsticks and served her several of her favorite dishes, hoping that she wouldn't be annoyed with him.
He then looked at Princess Anning and Li Yanming and Li Yanli, adopting the demeanor of a good nephew and elder brother, and gently gestured to them, "Aunt, Ninth Brother and Tenth Brother, don't be so reserved. This is a family banquet, so please relax."
At the family dinner, everyone had their own thoughts, and only Leyan ate happily and contentedly.
Although she could feel the gazes from all directions throughout the meal, it didn't matter; she simply pretended not to see them.
After the family banquet ended, Princess Anning saw that Yingyi had no intention of leaving Weiyang Palace, so she took her leave and took her two nephews who wanted to linger in the palace with her.
Li Yanming and Li Yanli reluctantly left Weiyang Palace. Looking at the magnificent palace, they were filled with resentment, but they could only feel resentful and could do nothing about it.
Princess Anning keenly noticed their unusual behavior, her slightly narrowed eyes revealing a thoughtful expression.
She then looked at them with affection and invited, "Your palaces are still under renovation. Why don't you come back to the princess's palace with your aunt tonight?"
Upon hearing this, the two brothers looked at Princess Anning, then exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with joy.
It's like a pillow being delivered just when you're sleepy; it came to you without any effort at all.
They had already been trying to win over Princess Anning, and now that Princess Anning had personally invited them to stay at her residence, it was even more convenient for them to do so.
Li Yanming immediately replied happily, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Aunt."
As the two followed Princess Anning out of the palace and boarded the princess's carriage, they saw wooden planks falling from all sides, completely surrounding the carriage.
Li Yanli's face instantly turned cold as he looked at Princess Anning warily: "Aunt Anning, what is the meaning of this?"
Princess Anning smiled and shook her head, "It doesn't mean anything, I just feel it's safer this way."
Li Yanming moved closer to Li Yanli, and the two adopted a defensive posture, deeply sensing that this Aunt Anning was different from before.
He pondered for a moment, then said, "Does your aunt have something to say to us?"
Princess Anning lifted her eyelids slightly and praised, "Little Nine is still the smarter one."
Li Yanming neither confirmed nor denied it.
Li Yanli stared at her intently, waiting for her to speak.
Princess Anning then said softly, "Those rumors in the capital, you spread them, didn't you?"
She spoke with certainty, and Li Yanming and Li Yanli did not deny it: "So what if it is?"
"Is my aunt going to report us to the emperor?"
Princess Anning feigned surprise, "How could this be?"
She laughed heartily, "Little Ninth and Little Tenth, do you really think the Emperor doesn't know you were the ones who did this?"
Whether the emperor knew or not, she did not know.
But she knew that neither Li Yanming nor Li Yanli knew whether the emperor was aware of it.
So whether the emperor actually knew or not is entirely up to her to spout nonsense.
Princess Anning looked at her two wary nephews, her face suddenly turning cold, her hatred undisguised. "I know you want to deal with the Emperor. I can help you!"
Seeing their aunt, who had always had a good relationship with Li Yanxiu, showing hatred towards him, Li Yanming and Li Yanli couldn't help but feel deeply puzzled.
"Aunt, why are you going after Li Yanxiu?"
Li Yan wanted to know the answer, but he also needed to have some leverage over her. Otherwise, it would be impossible to get them to join forces with her based solely on Princess Anning's words.
Princess Anning naturally understood this principle, and without hiding anything, she directly told the two the whole story of what happened to the Marquis of Zhenbei and his son.
Her eyes were bloodshot, and she gritted her teeth in hatred: "I treated them, father and son, so well, yet they could turn on my husband and son without hesitation. Since that's the case, they are heartless, so don't blame me for being unjust!"
Upon hearing the truth behind the incident involving the Marquis of Zhenbei, the Li brothers were utterly shocked.
They initially thought Li Yanxiu was already incredibly ruthless in his actions against them, but they never expected things to get even worse.
Attacking them could at least be excused by the fact that they had no connection with Li Yanxiu, but attacking the Marquis of Zhenbei...
"Ungrateful wretch! Bah!"