NOVPUBChapter 989: Chapter 988: Learning the Truth, Empress Passes Away_1
Chapter 989 -988: Learning the Truth, Empress Passes Away_1
“Father, what’s meant to come has come.”
Duke of Zhen was filled with grief and indignation: “The imperial power has oppressed the Lin Clan for too long. Xiaoyang has wasted most of his life, and Jinyu has been implicated as well, unable to show his ambitions. We can’t continue living like this.”
“Grandfather.”
Lin Xiaoyang lifted the hem of his robe and knelt on one knee: “I am willing to join the army and fight against Beiqi, to silence the world’s gossip and bring justice to Duke Zhen’s mansion.”
“Grandpa.”
Lin Jinyu also knelt down, his eyes sincere: “Jinyu is willing to join the army and fight, shatter Beiqi Monarch’s conspiracy, and glorify our Fengqi Empire.”
“Grandpa.”
The rest of the Lin Clan’s young men were filled with passion, kneeling one after another, and echoing in unison: “We are willing to join the army and fight for the glory of Duke Zhen’s mansion!”
“Grandpa.”
Lin Qingluo also knelt on one knee, showing her domineering spirit: “Qingluo is willing to go to the battlefield with my brothers, ride with the heavy armored troops, trample Beiqi and defend the glory of Lin Clan’s army!”
“Father.”
Duke of Zhen was moved to tears and knelt down as well: “Give the order, Lin Clan’s men have no cowards. We would rather die on the battlefield than bear undeserved humiliation and be criticized by the world.”
“Grandpa, give the order.”
The Lin Clan’s young men echoed in unison: “We are willing to fight for the glory of Duke Zhen’s mansion, even if it means crushing our bones and shattering our bodies!”
“Get up.”
Old Master sat on the bamboo chair, gripped his walking stick tightly, and slowly opened his eyes. In his murky vision, there was a glimmer of tears.
“You’re all fine examples, worthy of the Lin Clan. Since the Beiqi Monarch framed us first, we don’t need to be polite to him. Send the order to my fourth son, attack actively, and catch Beiqi off guard.”
“Yes.”
Duke of Zhen was overjoyed and bowed to accept the order.
*
Capital City, the Imperial Palace.
Xu Ruyun knelt on the ground, her eyelids slightly closed, her thick and long eyelashes trembling slightly, hiding the fleeting sadness in her eyes.
An attendant took the secret report from her and presented it to the Empress with both hands.
The Empress opened the secret report, quickly scanned it, and her face turned pale. She spewed a mouthful of blood.
“Your Majesty!”
Xu Ruyun’s face changed dramatically, not caring about the distinction between monarch and subject, she leaped forward and supported the Empress.
“Xinzi, you deceived me so bitterly!”
The Empress’s pupils were scattered, and in her confusion, she screamed angrily. Suddenly, her eyes rolled back, and her arm fell weakly, silent.
“Your Majesty.”
Xu Ruyun was terrified, sweat beading on her forehead.
The Qilin Guards Commander appeared from the shadows, stretched out his hand to feel the Empress’s breath, and shook his head in disappointment.
“The Empress has passed away.”
The attendant kneeling beside her collapsed to the ground.
*
In the bamboo house, Lin Qingluo heard Little Kingfisher’s mental message, and she was shocked. Without any hesitation, she disappeared from where she had been standing.
In a moment, a graceful figure like the wind appeared in front of Lin Yixuan.
“Sister, the Empress Mother, she’s dead, sob sob sob…”
Lin Yixuan saw his sister and burst into tears, choking as he threw himself into his sister’s arms.
“Yixuan.”
Lin Qingluo had mixed feelings, gently patting his back, not knowing how to comfort him.
“Sister, I want to go back to Capital City.”
Lin Yixuan sobbed uncontrollably: “The Empress Mother only has me as her son now. I want to keep the mourning for her and send her on her last journey.”
“Alright, your sister will take you back to Capital City.”
Lin Qingluo heaved a deep sigh and agreed silently.
*
“Sister, are you leaving now?”
Upon hearing of the Empress’s death, the seven brothers of the Lin Clan were astonished and gathered around their sister.
