Chapter 1414 - 647: Each Chooses One! (2)

They are his own children, but why is one like heaven and the other like earth? This son of his... truly lacks vision.

"Just listen to your sister!"

"Also!"

As soon as the words fell, Li Xunyi’s expression changed dramatically, exuding an ominous pressure, an invisible weight pressed upon Li Qing’s heart, "Father, you...."

Faced with such a father, he hesitated slightly as he spoke.

"If you dare to meet those clan people privately, I will expel you from the family!"

"No, definitely not!"

Li Qing hurriedly replied, seeing the determination in his father’s eyes, not joking, being expelled from the family meant his end.

"Better be!"

"Dismissed!"

Li Xunyi waved his hand, and Li Qing dared not stay any longer.

His father just now made him feel fear, a feeling he had never experienced in his memory.

Until he returned to his room, drenched as if washed by water, "So cold!"

In the hall.

Li Xunyi sat above, still somewhat uneasy, "Someone come!"

"Patriarch!"

A middle-aged man dressed in gray made a slight bow.

"Keep an eye on Qing’er, during this period do not let him leave the Li Family, do not let him meet any outsiders!"

"In any case, he cannot leave your sight!"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man was startled, this... but then quickly understood, the rumors about the Imperial City!

He promptly replied, "But if the elder son insists on...."

He was merely a servant, though holding a slightly higher status, still a servant!

"You may act freely!"

Despite the warning, he still felt uneasy, unfortunately, he had only this one son.

His daughter allowed the Li Family to ascend to great heights!

He dared not ask for more!

As long as this son can preserve this, he would live up to the ancestors of the Li Family.

"Yes, Patriarch!"

With these words, he felt at ease, since the temper of this eldest son... was not very good!

....

During this time, at Spirit Moon Palace, whether eunuchs or palace maids, they were highly sought after.

Strangely, someone would slip them some money.

Or perhaps superior elixirs.

In any case, all sorts of things, but without exception, they wanted to extract some internal information from them.

However, Li Qingling sealed the study.

Xiaoqing usually guarded outside, so others couldn’t get close at all, thus... they got free benefits.

Regarding this!

Xiaoqing knew and reported to Li Qingling, but was dismissed with a simple ’as you wish, but anyone who dares to chatter, just kill them!’

As a result, the eunuchs and palace maids of Spirit Moon Palace felt a chill.

Because their Empress was known for her gentle demeanor, yet this time she was unexpectedly strict.

Each one wished they could sew their mouths shut.

Of course, everything collected was handed over to Xiaoqing without exception.

Though good things, life was more important, and... Li Qingling was generous in her actions, so there was no reason to take risks.

"Finally finished reading."

Li Qingling rubbed her sore eyes, spending over five days.

Of course, not just glancing through, she carefully considered her decisions.

She screened in the first pass, then recorded down.

"Xiaoqing!"

Li Qingling called softly.

"Empress!"

Xiaoqing promptly entered, slightly lowering her head.

"Go and ask Yao’Er, the Shadow Guard lady, to come to the palace."

"Yes!"

....

Half an hour later.

"Greetings, Empress!"

Yao’Er in white was about to salute, but Li Qingling stopped her immediately; she was Xiaoqi’s teacher, her status was known.

"Sister Yao’Er, no need to be formal."

She descended from above, then handed the records she held, "These will need to trouble the Shadow Guard, chosen for the two young princes."

"Chen Sheng and Chen Jin?"

Yao’Er accepted the records, then nodded, "Indeed not young anymore, Xiaoqi is still unworried, alas!"

She sighed.

"So, this time, Sister Yao’Er please oversee thoroughly, especially regarding Father..."

"Understood!"

Yao’Er promptly said, "I know Chen Xuan’s temperament, he despises those scheming types, rest assured, these people will be thoroughly investigated by the Shadow Guard."

Compared to the past, the Shadow Guard was more formidable now.

If she wished to know, nothing couldn’t be accomplished.

Nevertheless, Li Qingling smiled helplessly, even Your Majesty didn’t dare directly call Father’s name, only she did.

After all, she had heard some rumors.

Some gossip.

She hadn’t quite believed before, but now she suddenly found it plausible and felt it was true.

"Empress, then I shall take my leave."

Yao’Er nodded, didn’t salute, it couldn’t be helped, she inherently disliked these formalities.

Even when meeting Chen Yunze, it was the same.

She had applied multiple times to resign from the Shadow Guard leader position, but all were refused by Chen Yunze, citing trust in her, and not having a reliable person to manage the Shadow Guard.

Despite Yao’Er feeling helpless, she couldn’t help but continue, although she had trained many over the years, worrying less herself.

"Sister Yao’Er is not young anymore."

After she left, Li Qingling muttered to herself, but very quietly, only she could hear.

...

Yao’Er entered the Imperial Palace.

This news spread quickly, but only among the prominent families in the Imperial City.

They realized the Empress’ selection of candidates was likely settled, next would be the Shadow Guards stepping in.

Momentarily, various families grew anxious.

Yet they dared not engage with the Shadow Guard, not even question them!

Years ago, the Shadow Guard’s iron-handed purge of the former royal family was just a few years past, some could still sense the bloody scent of that time.

Half a month passed in a blink.