I play the role of Jiajing in Zongwu: What crime have I committed?

"Your Majesty, if you dislike me, why ruin my life?"

She muttered to herself, her voice filled with deep grievance and resentment.

She knew that in the emperor's eyes, she was nothing more than a bargaining chip for a political marriage.

Because her father was the Grand General of the Crane Control Guard, one of the Twelve Guards, and the emperor needed the support of the Crane Control Guard.

That's how her life was ruined.

In order to win over her father, he forcibly took her as a concubine.

She was locked away in the dark and sunless palace for the rest of her life.

Qi Fei Ye Lanyi grew angrier the more she thought about it, and her heart was filled with overwhelming hatred.

"Consort Hua, I, Ye Lanyi, will remember this!"

She secretly vowed in her heart that if she ever gained power, she would make that vile woman wish she were dead.

She was to kneel at her own feet and beg for mercy.

The more she thought about it, the more upset she became. After sulking for a long time, she felt her mouth was dry.

Then he caught sight of the cup of Hundred Flowers Tea that had been prepared beforehand on the table, and without thinking, he picked it up and drank it all in one gulp.

As the tea went down her throat, she didn't notice any difference from the herbal tea she usually drank.

Immediately afterwards, she suddenly felt an unusual heat rising from her lower abdomen.

In just a short while, the heat spread throughout his body.

It gave her fair skin an alluring pink hue.

"It's so hot..."

Ye Lanyi unconsciously started tugging at her collar.

Her once clear eyes gradually became misty.

She felt her mouth was dry, and her pink tongue unconsciously licked her dry lips, a move that startled even herself.

What alarmed her even more was that a surge of heat rose deep within her body, and her legs began to rub together involuntarily.

A dangerous flame burned in his eyes.

This made her already feverish body even more unbearable.

The effects of the Love Silk Entanglement were swift and intense, directly overwhelming Ye Lanyi's mind.

Her vision gradually blurred, but her body became increasingly sensitive.

Zhu Houcong waited until Ye Lanyi's fingers unconsciously slipped under the hem of her clothes before he knew the time had come.

She was clearly completely under the influence of the love potion.

The next second, the white tiger, which had been lurking on the roof beam, immediately leaped down.

"Who...who are you?"

Ye Lanyi saw a tall man suddenly appear in front of her.

I was completely devastated.

The surging heat made her delirious, her cheeks flushed as if she were drunk.

She barely managed to lift her blurry eyes and asked haltingly.

Baihu slowly stepped forward and said with a smile, "Consort Qi, I am here to help you."

As he spoke, his hands gently caressed Ye Lanyi's skin.

Ye Lanyi instinctively wanted to dodge, but her body defied her will and moved closer to that icy touch.

Her remaining rationality crumbled before the effects of the love potion.

In an instant, he was completely captivated by the tide of passion.

Then she couldn't help but let out a soft moan and wrapped her whole body around him.

The next morning, the aches and pains all over her body brought Ye Lanyi back to her senses.

When she saw the white tiger sitting leisurely beside her, draped in its robe, her pupils suddenly contracted.

Suddenly, she sat up, filled with shame and indignation, and raised her hand to slap Baihu.

"Who are you? How dare you do such a thing to this Imperial Concubine! You're courting death!"

Baihu easily grabbed her wrist, a smile playing on his lips.

"Consort Qi, you don't want the Emperor to know what happened last night, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Lanyi froze, her face turning deathly pale.

She certainly understood what it would mean if the emperor found out.

"I am a Grandmaster, and if the Emperor wants to kill me, I can easily flee. But what about you?"

The white tiger leisurely swept its light over her disheveled clothes.

"If you cuckold the emperor, do you and the Ye family think you can escape?"

"Shameless...uh...uh..."

Baihu silenced her with a kiss again.

For several days in a row, Zhu Houcong would manipulate the White Tiger to sneak into Linlan Palace at night.

Ye Lanyi gradually went from initial resistance to half-hearted acceptance, and eventually took the initiative to comply.

Late on the fifth night, the passion within the boudoir had just ceased.

The White Tiger finally revealed its true colors.

"Consort Qi, at the royal banquet on the Ghost Festival, I want you to publicly accuse Consort Hua of having an affair with the Crown Prince."

What?"

Ye Lanyi couldn't believe her ears.

"At that time, the concubines of the six palaces, princes and members of the imperial family, and even the prince in charge of the Imperial Clan Court will be present. You will then have to publicly identify them in front of everyone."

"Are you insane? Falsely accusing the crown prince is a serious crime, punishable by the extermination of nine generations of your family."

Ye Lan roared.

Zhu Houcong shrugged and hooked Ye Lanyi's chin with his finger.

He said calmly, "Don't worry, just tell me, and I'll make sure they really do have an affair."

"Don't you hate Consort Hua? I'm helping you."

"Can…"

"But what do you mean, 'but'? If you don't tell, someone will report you for having an affair with me."

Zhu Houcong threatened.

"You're a smart person too; you should weigh the pros and cons yourself."

Chapter 135 Gu Siling Returns to Beijing

Zhu Houcong controlled the white tiger to linger in the Southern Chu palace for several days, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

No wonder everyone throughout history has wanted to be like Cao Cao.

Zhu Houcong almost burst out laughing when he thought of Yuwen Jian.

He really wanted to say something to Yuwen Jian right now.

Your wife is amazing!

However, amidst his joy, he did not forget his business.

Now that Baihu has initially gained control of the situation, Yan Donglou's plans should also proceed in tandem.

Since Lu Shiyu retired, Yan Donglou has consolidated some of the power of the Six Ministries.

Now is the time to submit a memorial to establish an empress.

Morning court.

Seeing that the discussion had ended, Yan Donglou stepped forward, holding his jade tablet.

He said in a loud voice, "Your Majesty, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and the harem cannot be without a mistress for a day."

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you establish an Empress to rectify the foundation of the nation."

Before he finished speaking, dozens of ministers knelt down in unison.

"I second the proposal."

"Your Majesty, please appoint an Empress."

Yuwen Jian gazed at Yan Donglou and the others kneeling in the hall.

This suggestion was exactly what he wanted to hear.

He had long had ideas about establishing an empress.

Consort Shu was gentle and virtuous, and was indeed the most suitable candidate for Empress.

Over the years, he had only been able to postpone this matter repeatedly because of Gu Siling's immense power in the court.

But these days are different.

Now, the three guards of capturing dragons, controlling cranes, and suppressing martial spirits are all under our control.

With the Imperial Guards added, their strength is not much different from Gu Siling's.

More importantly, the Grandmaster Azure Dragon is stationed in the palace.

Although Gu Siling is powerful, it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious if things really come to a head.

Thinking of this, Yuwen Jian slowly looked at the Azure Dragon, and his confidence gradually grew.

Azure Dragon, clad in black armor, stood beside a pillar in the palace, clearly seeing Yuwen Jian's gaze.

This emperor of Southern Chu also wants to establish an empress!

So he suddenly stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Your Majesty, I second that proposal!"

This powerful and resounding sound startled several of Gu's military officers, who simultaneously raised their heads.

The fact that Qinglong, as a Grandmaster, suddenly made his statement at this moment carries immense weight.

Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Yuwen Jian's eyes.

Qinglong's statement immediately dispelled his last concern.

"Rise, my dear subject."

Yuwen Jian said gently, “What you ministers say is absolutely right. The matter of establishing an empress should indeed not be delayed any longer.”

"Consort Shu is virtuous and talented. Although she has not held the real power of Empress all these years, she has always assisted me in managing the harem, and she has done a very good job."

"I truly believe that Consort Shu is worthy of being the empress."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole court was in an uproar.

The Gu Party officials looked at each other in bewilderment, while Yan Donglou and others could not hide their joy.

Crown Prince Yuwen Quan had been standing quietly to one side.

Upon hearing this, he suddenly stepped forward.

He held the tablet in both hands and bowed deeply: "Father, your son has a objection."

A clear voice rang out in the main hall, and all the officials held their breath.

Prince Qi, Yuwen Tang, had always coveted the position of Crown Prince, so naturally he was unwilling to let Prince Qi's birth mother sit in the position of Empress.

"Although Consort Shu is virtuous and kind, she is, after all, from a humble background."