The Love Imagination System

Part 113: The Spring Night Tragedy

As the sun set and the sky darkened, the view of the imperial city became astonishing. Emperor Baili had arrived at the city tower with the rest of the imperial family.

They stood on top of that high place, staring into the vast plains of the imperial city of Bingyue.

Under the tower, the people were jostling to see the great emperor and imperial family. This festival attracted more interest from the population, until the imperial city that was usually crowded into a sea of people.

The number one regal figure in Bingyue stands right near the tower walls, releasing lanterns as a symbol of the inauguration of the peak spring festival.

The lantern release event was followed by another imperial family. Moments later, Bingyue's sky became bright with thousands of lanterns floating in the air.

The people are happy, the festival is festive. The sound of music and drum beats timidly, echoed throughout the city. The regulars and newcomers all rejoice because tonight, their customers are more than usual days.

Undeniably, Qingyi also felt the excitement of the night. The first time in this life he saw the peak spring festival of the ancient kingdom firsthand. The sound of music and the sound of laughter is a natural music that thrills the heart.

He came down from the tower and mingled with the residents. Tonight, there was no Princess Empress Changle, there was only Qingyi, a free woman who was not shackled by the rules.

He deliberately separated himself from the entourage of the imperial family because he did not want to be bound by many rules. Qingyi had no intention of preserving the elegance of a Princess Consort Changle, she wanted to be herself.

“Nona, the sweetness is finished, please,” the tanghulu merchant then give him some shiny red tanghulu pricks.

Qingyi's eyes lit up brightly. After giving her a few pieces of money, she took a walk and looked at the crowd. The two districts that were the heart of the imperial city were opened, and it attracted attention. In the middle of the district was a river filled with lotus lanterns.

The people cheered happily as an ornamental boat drove down the middle of the river with a glittering light. On the boat, a woman from the most famous brothel in the imperial city performed dancing for everyone.

“That's Miss Lin Peipei! Lookie! She dances for all of us!” exclaimed the young man beside Qingyi with vigor.

Another young man beside her chimed in, “Yes! Oh, she's like a goddess who came down to earth! Maybe once in a lifetime we can see her dancing like this!”

Qingyi's gaze was also straight on the ornamental boat. He also likes beauty. Seeing the beautiful girl dancing on the boat, his heart was delighted. Not that he's not normal.

Admiring the beauty of a person is different from an orientation. The brothel girl named Lin Peipei was indeed very beautiful, her body was pliable as she swerved on the ornamental boat.

The nickname of the most beautiful brothel girl number one deserves to be carried by her. Although her face was filled with makeup, Qingyi could tell the difference clearly and knew that the girl was already beautiful from birth. Polishing the stage makeup on her face made her shine even more.

Suddenly, his ignorant brain exclaimed. The young men beside him were extremely excited and so admired Lin Peipei. If the girl fell into the river or the boat overturned, would they help her by throwing herself in as well? Will they race to save their hearts?

Before he managed to carry out his intention, Yinghao appeared and warned him. Qingyi scowled. This panda appeared at an inopportune time. A precious moment once a year so gone Whereas, he was just about to see an exciting show!

“Master, don't play around or make a fuss. The system does not want you to disrupt this festival,” said the panda after changing into a human being.

“I know. You should show up later!” ketus Qingyi's.

His heart was not happy. Qingyi secretly picked up a pebble and intended to throw it into the boat. With a little martial arts tricks and deep energy, the gravel throw could have overturned the ornamental boat. Thinking of this exciting show, Qingyi held back a laugh.

Again, he failed. Before his finger flicked the pebble, a soft white hand held his hand.

Qingyi turned her head, Baili Qingchen's wrinkled face looking at her threateningly. Qingyi's shoulder instantly descended. Damn, why did this man also appear here?

“Do not screw up! The ornamental boat is not your toy,” reprimand Baili Qingchen.

The man came down from the city tower because he saw his queen walking alone among the population. Baili Qingchen caught up with him and followed him all the way here, worried that this empress would mess up.

“You should not appear at this time,” Qingyi lamented.

“The peak spring festival is for happiness. There can be no tragedy in it.”

“Cih, as if you never messed up. Did you forget that you also messed up your niece's first night with me?”

Baili Qingchen instantly silenced her mouth with a hand. Here a lot of people, it is not good if anyone hears it. Lately the rumors in the imperial city have gotten even stranger. If plus new rumors, I don't know until when the new one really ends.

“Alright, alright, I won't mess up. The tragedy you mean probably won't be caused by me,” Qingyi said.

The imperial secret guard troops were also preparing to see their master acting wary. Because they were disguised, their actions were not very visible.

“No! Please!”

All eyes widened staring at the ornamental boat floating above the river. The boat swayed, then turned upside down.

All the passengers including Lin Peipei and his musician were plunged into the river and drowned. Everyone cried out in panic, some hero-spirited young man jumped in to help him.

Qingyi raised both of her hands and said it wasn't her who did it. Really, he also did not know why the ornamental boat could be overturned.

Baili Qingchen was growing increasingly wary, the imperial secret forces were already moving towards the city tower and were partially standing guard near Baili Qingchen.

“My feeling is bad. Baili Qingchen, how many secret troops have you stationed?”

“Three hundred people. The rest are palace guards who keep the Emperor and Empress Dowager safe.”

“That will not be enough to save this thousand inhabitants.”

The atmosphere of the imperial city that night suddenly changed. His splendor and exuberance seemed to slowly disappear.

Qingyi's premonition told her that tonight, an unwanted tragedy by Baili Qingchen would occur. His eyes looked around with vigilance.

The excited expression that was originally attached to Qingyi's face instantly changed drastically, becoming cold and panicked. In the distance, he saw smoke rising high.

Then, he saw black shadows jumping on the roof of the building. Not only that, the sound of cries for help suddenly sounded from behind.

Hundreds of people ran towards the city tower in panic. Smoke rose from the direction they were coming. Obviously, the tragedy has already begun.

The other people started to panic and ran, jostling, crashing into anything in front of him. The fireplace prepared for cooking dishes by the roadside fell, the fire burning dry paper and cloth lanterns.

Qingyi squeezed Baili Qingchen's hand. His eyes stared blankly ahead. His head turned as his sharp ears caught the sound, and several people dressed in black appeared from within the water.

The river in the middle of the district was filled with turbulent lanterns, along with the hidden weapons flying towards the people at the top of the river.

“Baili Qingchen, beware!”

Qingyi pushed Baili Qingchen's body away as an arrow shot towards her neck. Baili Qingchen now understood the meaning of her empress' words.

His gaze turned cold, and in one move, he took the arrow, returning it to those who threw it.

“There's killers! There's a killer!” shouting people.

The originally bustling and bustling imperial city suddenly turned into a battlefield. Chaos is everywhere. The fire spread quickly, burning down people's homes.

The shops on the side of the road were destroyed. People are running to and fro to save themselves.

These people are not like humans when faced with danger.

They ignore everything that is blocking them. Even a little boy who knew nothing fell in the middle of the road. The boy stared confusedly at the adults running around him.

“Defamatory human basis!” exclaimed Qingyi furiously.

Usually he does not like children too much, but seeing him persecuted, his heart so not bear.

Qingyi jumped in the middle of the road to save him. Meanwhile, the assassins from the river attacked Baili Qingchen.

The assassins seem to know who they were attacking. After securing the little ones, Qingyi joined her husband and fought against them.

“Princess Empress, run fast! They're not your match!”