Replacement Month

CHAPTER 10

That morning His Majesty the Emperor had everyone gathered in the royal meeting hall.

On his way Shen Ling passed the crown prince, their gazes met just before the crown prince turned his gaze as if he did not recognize him.

Shen Ling was very upset, 'He thinks I care? The insanity.' within Shen Ling's heart continued to curse at Xuan Ye. Without them noticing Huang Ro was watching them from afar and smiling in satisfaction.

"Huang Ro, are you satisfied with all this?" Xuan Er arrived - suddenly behind Huang Ro.

"Lumayan, but I'm not satisfied if that Shen girl doesn't leave this palace."

Huang Ro smiled cunningly, I don't know what other plans he had in mind.

Xuan Er only wanted to see Huang Ro's former smile, very innocent and cheerful. Now Huang Ro's smile had always implied greed.

After they had all gathered in the palace, the Emperor announced that there would be an empress's birthday celebration tomorrow afternoon. Because the harvest of the people this year is abundant. So the emperor wanted to allow some representatives of the people to celebrate in the palace. Some officials are somewhat less amenable to this because of security concerns.

But ultimately it remained the Emperor's decision to be taken with added security.

After the meeting was dissolved, Shen Ling met her father who was also at the meeting.

He laughed and ran towards his father,

"Shen Ling, take care of your behavior. This is in the palace not like at home. Well, look at daddy's son getting fat here, your mom's gonna love it."

Shen Ling's eyes glazed - the glass she misses her family so much, "Will mother come at the celebration tomorrow? Is sister Ming also welcome? I miss you all so much."

The prime minister laughed at his adorable daughter's behavior, "Sure they will come, let your mother visit you tomorrow. Okay, you're in the palace. Don't be a troublemaker."

"Good dad." His father also left the palace. Without Shen Ling noticing Xuan Ye and Xuan She were watching him from afar.

News of the celebration has spread throughout the capital. People are very enthusiastic about this, now the post-war condition has recovered, even the people are prosperous.

This news was heard by a group of people in a corner of the capital

"First Brother have you heard it?"

A man grinned, "Yes, tomorrow send 2 of our best soldiers. Let them disguise themselves as the people and kill the goddamn Emperor."

They also disappeared like they were swallowed by the earth.

In the palace, everyone was busy preparing everything. Huang Ro was busy sorting out what clothes he would wear tomorrow.

The Queen Mother came to Huang Ro's room followed by Rong's lady-in-waiting, "How's Huang Ro? How's your preparation?"

"Suri's mom, which one do you think is prettier? I want everyone to be amazed to see me, especially Xuan Ye."

The queen mother smiled at her behavior.

To that Shen girl, I heard she doesn't have any talent, just a rude girl."

Suddenly an idea flashed through Huang Ro's mind, "Mother Queen, what if we told her to perform tomorrow? Isn't it natural to appear on such a show? Ordinary I would be asked by the queen mother to play the harp. I don't know what the girl's gonna do when she's asked to perform."

The queen mother smiled, "This way will embarrass her. And there's a chance he won't show up again in the palace. All right, tomorrow I'll ask her to start the show."

The next day, the festivities began festively, both in the palace and in the capital everyone celebrated festively. Birthday events went on as usual, the dancers celebrated.

The queen mother asked Huang Ro to appear to complete the event, happily playing the lute Huang Ro.

Everyone was amazed by the soft play, the beautiful sound of strings clashing against the beautiful face of Huang Ro.

Everyone was hypnotized, all eyes on Huang Ro, not least the two murderous soldiers who were still waiting for an opportunity to attack the Emperor.

After Huang Ro's performance ended, the queen mother said, "Miss Shen Ling you just entered the palace. Don't you want to show your talent at this good opportunity?"

Shen Ling grumbled inwardly hearing him, 'Whatever fucking granny can I play a lute as good as Huang Ro. He must have done it intentionally. There's no way I'm resisting before the empress and Her Majesty the Emperor.'

Finally Shen Ling stood up, "Hamba did not dare to refuse. Your Majesty can I show you the sword dance? I've studied the artistry of Ti's land."

Ti country is famous for sword dance, there women are often used as tough soldiers, and since long time the relationship between Ti and Ming country is very good. The Emperor was very enthusiastic about Shen Ling. Xuan Ye and Xuan She were both curious about Shen Ling's performance.

"That's great, welcome."

Shen Ling borrowed the sword of one of the soldiers, and started the show. He graciously played the sword. Everyone was stunned to see him especially Xuan Ye. Shen Ling looked extremely beautiful with her dress and long hair following the movement of the sword dance.

Suddenly there was someone throwing a flying knife at the Emperor, Shen Ling who noticed it the first time, directly repelled the attack. Then the soldiers shouted "There's a killer there's a killer."

Xuan Ye swiftly ordered to close the entire palace gate, the two panicked and desperate soldiers finally attacked the Emperor, while one of them threw a knife at Shen Ling. Shen Ling who was unaware of it was saved by Xuan Ye, and the blade hit his arm.

With swiftness the soldier was finally able to cripple the two people

As soon as caught the two men shouted

"Life the Tang dynasty." And killed himself by drinking poison.

The emperor was furious, "interrogating everyone who came in and out of the palace."

Shen Ling was extremely worried about Xuan Ye's state, but Huang Ro told him to step aside. "Quick call the palace healer, quick."

Shen Ling was about to examine his injuries, but Huang Ro prevented him from acting, "Side, if it wasn't for you the crown prince wouldn't have been hurt."

Shen Ling caught a glimpse of the wound on Xuan Ye, and felt relieved that the blade was not covered in poison. Feeling himself unneeded, Shen Ling walked away and accidentally stepped on Xuan She's foot, "Ma - I'm sorry."

Xuan She simply nodded, now was not the time to joke around. There are rebels who dare to act brightly - brightly, as his strength they cannot be underestimated.