Back In Time (The Reincarnation of the Cruel Concubine)

Scary punishment

Approaching the day that he and the emperor were about to set off for the Hang Country in the north, too many problems occurred to make Wu Li Mei reluctant to leave. If only Yang Jia Li were to leave, surely he could hold the reins well for this matter, unfortunately it was him who had to leave. What he had to do to solve this problem, the head of the great concubine was filled with anger and anxiety.

The search for the traitorous lady-in-waiting was carried out since yesterday and had not yet been fruitful, all night also Wu Li Mei did not fall asleep because both eyes were constantly awake. How to sleep if his fate is on the edge of the horn. If the book fell into the hands of Yang Jia Li, it was certain that he won. The purpose of the scheming empress was to make poison to kill her, or it could be that she was aiming for Zhou Fang Yin or the queen mother. Zhou Ming Hao would not be targeted because Yang Jia Li needed him to ascend the throne to become a queen mother later.

The grand concubine gazed at the sun that was starting to rise from the lotus cottage, befriending the dew and cold morning mist, Wu Li Mei had already spent over ten teas since last night. “Is there a report from Commander Hao?”

“Sorry, Your Honor, it doesn't seem to exist yet.” Answer Dayang Yi. Last night the lady-in-waiting contemplated herself and cried a prayer to the god that he might be forgiven, and only returned this morning, but Wu Li Mei really seemed to still hold her anger.

Not long after, there was a soldier dressed all in black coming to face him, Wu Li Mei immediately got up. Welcomed her expectantly that the lady had met.

“Greetings, Your Highness Grand Concubine!”

“Rise!” tell Wu Li Mei, “Tell me what you want to say!”

The envoy nodded his head, he gave a conde skewer that Wu Li Mei knew who belonged to. The skewer of the grand concubine's pavilion was different from that of the other lady, and again there was a carving of her name under the skewer of the konde.

Wu Li Mei showed the skewer to Dayang Yi, “What does this konde skewer belong to a betrayed lady?”

Dayang Yi nodded, at a glance he could read the name listed there. It read Yi Jiao, the name of the young lady whom he ordered to deliver the book to Physician Zhong but it turned out that she had betrayed him. Dayang Yi remembered it poignantly, as he and Yi Jiao were still close relatives. Yi Jiao was able to enter as a grand concubine pavilion lady as well thanks to the help of Dayang Yi. Unfortunately, now that the teenage girl has betrayed her and will not be able to be saved, if she pleads while crying blood though, Wu Li Mei will not forgive her.

“Where is he currently?” ask Wu Li Mei.

“Together Commander Hao, Your Majesty.” Replied the soldier, “He caught us at the southern city border while going across the southern lake, we suspect he was about to escape but could not because the ship he was going to ride had not yet reached the place. Commander Hao immediately took him to the secret headquarters for interrogation.”

Wu Li Mei nodded, he was eager to see his face but his departure was just waiting for another hour. “Dayang, do I still have time before leaving?”

“Ma-still, Your Highness.”

Hearing that, Wu Li Mei did not wait any longer, he immediately changed his hanfu and skewers of the condo then followed the soldier away to their secret place. It was still early morning and this was the right time to leave, no one would know about his departure even more so the emperor. Actually Wu Li Mei was banned from traveling because they were going to leave for the Hang Country at noon. Dayang Yi followed the lord faithfully, he continued to accompany Wu Li Mei even though his heart felt ashamed and afraid. Wu Li Mei still forgave him because the concubine would still need him to take care of all the needs in the Hang Country later. After this, the lady-in-waiting was unable to think about her fate, it seemed like Wu Li Mei would alienate her.

The wooden door was opened, the situation inside was very dark, there were only the dim light and agonizing screams of a young girl who was already dressed in tatters. The circumstances were very chaotic and he sat on the torture chair with tears in his eyes, when Wu Li Mei came, the girl cried out for mercy but it was too late.

“Who is the person?” ask Wu Li Mei.

The commander nodded, “Ya, Your Majesty. She is a traitorous lady-in-waiting who has given the book to others.”

“Who is the master?”

“Queen Yang Jia Li, Your Majesty. We have confirmed, and the book is clearly in the hands of the empress.” Commander Hao gave him a golden, yellow bag with a few gold pieces inside. The pouch was clearly who it belonged to, there it was clearly drawn if it was the gift of Yang Jia Li.

Wu Li Mei looked at the young lady who continued to wriggle for forgiveness, the torture she experienced never stopped because of the arrival of the great concubine. Wu Li Mei approached her with furious steps, she was angry at feeling a sense of helplessness with the ladyboy. Unfortunately she did not have much longer due to her departure, after returning later, all the maids in the grand concubine pavilion would return her selection and kill all the traitorous maids.

“You may have gone mad for betraying me.” Wu Li Mei.

“Ampuni me, Your Majesty, forgive me!”

Grand concubine smiled obliquely, “Pardon the traitor? It is impossible, little lady, the law in the palace is clear that the traitor must be beheaded. And I have absolutely no intention of granting you forgiveness, but unfortunately I am not God worthy of determining the fate of man.”

Not only the lady-in-waiting, but everyone in the room also stared at the concubine in astonishment. What does it mean that Wu Li Mei is granting forgiveness indirectly.

“What do you mean, Your Majesty? Isn't the sentence clear?” ask Commander Hao.

“Yes, Commander Hao. But I don't think I deserve to determine his life and death.” Wu Li Mei replied. The penalty of beheading in this country is the punishment given to traitors, and the same is the case in that harsh palace. The treacherous maids or warriors did not hesitate to be beheaded, as Yang Jia Li did the other day to the pavilion ladies of princess Xie Ling. That innocent life had to be snatched from her body because of Yang Jia Li's greed, even if this lady was guilty, but the death penalty was not the solution.

Wu Li Mei pulled the thumb of the young lady, both of her hands were tied to the chair and she could only stare fearfully at Wu Li Mei. “I'll chop off your head, that's my oath to the traitor. But not on your neck, but your thumbs.” Said the concubine with a demon grin.

“Cut both of her thumbs, and send it along with this golden pouch to the queen pavilion without anyone knowing. After that make him the most despicable slave in this palace, make him a servant who will serve anyone in the palace without exception.”

Dayang Yi stared bitterly as well as sliced, unable to save Yi Jiao from that severe punishment. It was better for the young lady to be beheaded and die than to live that despicable life. But, the order from Wu Li Mei actually published a smile with various meanings from Commander Hao and his parishors, the most despicable slaves, it was clear that they could do anything to him at will.