Divine Doctor Mommy Is A True Big Shot
Chapter 238 - 240: Create a Poem in Nine Steps, and Spare Feng Bailing’s Hand

Chapter 238: Chapter 240: Create a Poem in Nine Steps, and Spare Feng Bailing’s Hand

"Eldest Prince, Prince Wu and Princess Consort are here on Empress Dowager’s orders for a stroll in the imperial garden. If Eldest Prince has any dissatisfaction, you are free to ask Empress Dowager."

Dugu Wu stood coldly in front of Feng Bailing.

A gulp of bitterness struck the throat of the Eldest Prince, suddenly, a flash in his eyes landed on the flower bed not far away.

"Wait, why is there one less flower from Father Emperor’s favorites?"

Eldest Prince stepped forward swiftly, his face full of shock.

One orchid in the flowerbed was pulled out.

Dugu Wu too looked towards the flowerbed.

He then noticed, the flowers planted here were actually Emperor Yongye’s favorite orchids.

These orchids are quite rare and very difficult to nurture.

Emperor Yongye was utterly fascinated by them; once, because an orchid died, in his wrath, Emperor Yongye even killed several gardeners.

These orchids in the flowerbed were more precious since they were personally tended by the Empress.

Because of this, Emperor Yongye was happy for several days.

Just as the flowers were about to bloom, one was missing.

"Reporting to Eldest Prince, earlier only Princess Consort Wu was standing beside this flowerbed."

An Imperial Army guard reported.

Hearing this, Dongfang Cheng let out a cold laugh.

"Feng Bailing, how daring of you to pull out Father Emperor’s favorite flower, seize her!"

With Dongfang Cheng’s command, the Imperial Army moved into action.

"Wait!"

Dugu Wu’s voice was ice-cold.

The soldiers of the Imperial Army paused altogether.

Dongfang Cheng’s face changed abruptly.

It had been over a month since Dugu Wu was the Commander of Imperial Army, yet his influence in the military was profound, the guards still treated him with great caution.

"What are you hesitating for, seize her! Don’t forget, you are paid by the Royal Family."

Dongfang Cheng lowered his face.

Reluctantly, the guards moved forward.

"Eldest Prince, do you have any evidence that I was the one who pulled the flower?"

Feng Bailing spoke somberly.

"Feng Bailing, don’t bother with excuses. I’m not afraid to tell you, if it was any other flower in the imperial garden destroyed, there’s indeed little I could do about it. But this orchid is different, it was planted by my mother the Empress, from the soil preparation, seeding to watering, she tended to every little detail for many years. The eunuchs and palace maids in the palace wouldn’t dare go near it."

Dongfang Cheng chuckled dryly.

It was not the first or second time that Feng Bailing and he had clashed; he had always been unable to catch her out, but this time was an exceptional opportunity he couldn’t miss.

Feng Bailing was also surprised.

These orchids were personally cultivated by the Empress?

As per what Li Mubei mentioned, these Orchids have a mild poison, but if specially cultivated, the toxicity changes.

Empress, Mr. Zhao... For a moment, Feng Bailing was filled with doubts.

"Even so, it doesn’t prove it was I who pulled it. I object, I want to see the Emperor."

Feng Bailing moved swiftly, and stood behind Dugu Wu.

Dugu Wu raised his eyebrows, and those guards dared not approach him.

"The Emperor arrives."

In the night, donned in a Dragon Robe, he was particularly conspicuous.

Emperor Yongye, with a grim face, quickly approached the front of the flowerbed.

Upon seeing Emperor Yongye, Dugu Wu also slightly furrowed his brows, and Feng Bailing was somewhat astonished. Judging by Emperor Yongye’s appearance, it seemed he had hurried to the imperial garden upon hearing about the assassin.

Dongfang Cheng, upon seeing Emperor Yongye’s state, felt even more pleased.

This time, Dugu Wu could not protect Feng Bailing.

Emperor Yongye quickly looked towards the flower beds, and his expression drastically changed upon noticing that one of the Orchids was missing.

"Father Emperor, Feng Bailing is audacious, daring to pluck an orchid. Your son was about to apprehend her, but Prince Wu vigorously obstructed him. I beseech Father Emperor to see the truth."

Dongfang Cheng took the opportunity to exaggerate the situation.

Emperor Yongye’s face turned stern; those familiar with him knew this was a precursor to his anger.

"Princess Consort Wu, do you have any evidence to prove that you did not pluck the flower?"

Emperor Yongye’s gaze was icy, his look towards Feng Bailing enough to suffocate her.

Feng Bailing also felt a tingling on her scalp.

"Emperor, the flower is your servant..."

Dugu Wu’s heart sank. He knew Emperor Yongye too well; these flowers were his cherished possessions. Tonight, regardless of whether Feng Bailing plucked them or not, he would seek accountability.

He silently regretted letting Feng Bailing stay alone in the imperial garden.

"Princess Consort Wu, I’ve heard that you improvised a poem during the Xia He Banquet. Tonight, with such beautiful scenery before us, I too, demand a poem from you. I’ll take nine steps, and you shall compose a poem based on this flower as your theme. If you succeed, I will not pursue the matter further; if you fail, I will sever one of your arms."

Emperor Yongye did not give Dugu Wu a chance to speak more.

Dugu Wu’s eyes narrowed, a shade of gloom covering his heterochromic eyes.

Creating a poem in nine steps, even he might not be sure of success, let alone Feng Bailing.

She had returned to Yuxiu Academy only a few days ago and had not attended a single formal poetry class.

Though Feng Bailing had astounded everyone at the Xia He Banquet.

But then, Feng Bailing had said that the poem wasn’t hers.

Others might think Feng Bailing was being humble, but Dugu Wu knew that she would never lie in front of Dugu Xiaojin.

After Emperor Yongye spoke, he took a step forward.

Feng Bailing took a deep breath.

In the air, the fragrance of the flowers became denser, like a layer of blood, making it difficult to breathe.

Emperor Yongye, with his hands behind his back, took a second step.

The third step... Each step Emperor Yongye took seemed to crush Dugu Wu’s heart, agitating him greatly.

Unintentionally, his hand rested on his knee, veins faintly showing.

The seventh step... Seeing Emperor Yongye stepping the seventh step, Dongfang Cheng’s lips curled up with a smile.

"This damnable assassin, truly doesn’t let one live in peace. Ninth, is the assassin headed this way?"

At the entrance to the imperial garden, Dongfang Li and Dongfang Mosheng also hurried over.

Dongfang Li was the rightful Commander of the Imperial Army, only recently handing over duty to Dongfang Cheng. Tonight was supposed to be his first night back in charge, but before the handover was completed, they heard there was an assassin in the palace.

Dongfang Mosheng was leaving the palace, but halfway through, Dongfang Li summoned him.

Because Dongfang Mosheng has a special ability, he may be blind, but his sense of smell is very acute.

If the assassin was still in the palace, based solely on scent, he could track him down.

On his way to the garden, Dongfang Mosheng searched, finding that the assassin was heading towards the imperial garden.

As the two approached, Dongfang Li saw bright lights ahead.

Among the dim lights, Emperor Yongye took the eighth step.

Feng Bailing stood not far from him, the night wind causing her long hair to flutter, giving her a somewhat desolate appearance.

"Feng Bailing, I think you should give up on composing a poem. Consider instead whether you want Father Emperor to chop off your right arm or your left arm," Dongfang Cheng said with schadenfreude.

Dongfang Mosheng and Dongfang Li were both startled, with Dongfang Li about to speak when the woman lightly parted her red lips.

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