Was this a map of Phoenix Capital?
Looking at the panel displayed by her right eye, Di Lingwei became thoughtful.
Her understanding of Phoenix Capital was quite extensive by now. From a glance at its shape, she could deduce what area the map represented.
Currently, within this map, two points of light were blinking. There was nothing else of particular note.
Seeing these two points of light, Di Lingwei’s heart stirred.
One of the points, when she checked its location on the map, appeared to be situated within the Imperial Palace. Zooming in for a closer look, this point was unmistakably located right beside her.
Was it Wang Feifei?
If so, wouldn’t the other point of light then be Mu Fuwan?
This discovery set Di Lingwei thinking. She hadn’t expected such an abnormal change to occur in her right eye.
From the current situation, it seemed her right eye and left eye must have some connection, because her right eye could currently only see two people. And what was the common point between these two people?
The common point was that all of their Traits had been unlocked by her!
If she were to fully unlock anyone else’s Traits in the future, wouldn’t they also appear on her right eye’s map?
With this thought, Di Lingwei examined the point of light representing Mu Fuwan, wanting to see where Mu Fuwan was located.
Upon looking, Di Lingwei couldn’t help but frown.
The location was not far from the Imperial Palace. If she remembered correctly, the area was inhabited by high-ranking officials and nobles, wasn’t it?
Stowing away her right eye’s map, Di Lingwei said to Wang Feifei, “Go fetch Zhen a map of Phoenix Capital.”
Wang Feifei didn’t know why Her Majesty needed a map at this moment, but didn’t question it. She quickly went to the study and found a map of Phoenix Capital for Di Lingwei.
These days, she had been eating and living with Di Lingwei, so her understanding of the bedchamber’s layout was extensive. Finding a map didn’t take her long at all.
Once the map was in hand, Di Lingwei studied it carefully, cross-referencing it with the map displayed in her right eye. She quickly pinpointed Mu Fuwan’s current location.
It was actually the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion!
This discovery shocked Di Lingwei. It was true that Mu Fuwan was investigating the matter of Imperial Uncle Chen, but what did being at the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion at this time signify? Could it be that Imperial Uncle Chen Daorong had imprisoned Mu Fuwan?
‘It’s quite possible. Mu Fuwan’s investigation into Chen Daorong might have been discovered, leading to her exposure. Although it’s surprising that Chen Daorong had the capability to make Mu Fuwan fail, regardless, I at least now know Mu Fuwan’s whereabouts.’
Di Lingwei put down the map and solemnly instructed Wang Feifei, “Feifei, gather sufficient Imperial Guards and accompany Zhen to the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Wang Feifei immediately accepted the order.
Since Her Majesty wanted to go to the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion at this time, it had to be about Mu Fuwan. Wang Feifei moved swiftly and, upon going out, immediately summoned a large contingent of Imperial Guards.
Di Lingwei walked out of her bedchamber wearing a Vermilion Pomegranate Skirt.
“Your Majesty.” Xing Ruolan approached step by step. “May I ask what Your Majesty intends to do? This Servant wishes to share Your Majesty’s burdens.”
She was now feeling an inexplicable sense of crisis, as if she were falling out of favor, feeling that Wang Feifei seemed more like Di Lingwei’s personal attendant than she was.
Di Lingwei glanced at Xing Ruolan, then after a moment’s thought said, “Zhen is leaving the palace for a trip. You may come along too.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Xing Ruolan responded obediently.
Wang Feifei quickly finished assembling the Imperial Guards. She wore red and white martial attire, a saber at her waist, and her movements exuded a deadly, solemn air.
“Let’s go.”
Di Lingwei arrived and gave the command directly.
The group left the Imperial Palace with hurried steps. Court attendants and palace maids along the way knelt and offered greetings, inwardly surprised, wondering what the Female Emperor, Di Lingwei, was planning to do.
Knowing Di Lingwei intended to leave the palace, Xing Ruolan had swiftly prepared a carriage. Once outside the palace gate, Di Lingwei boarded it.
“To the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion.” Di Lingwei stated, then added, “Imperial Uncle Chen’s mansion.”
Because the Previous Emperor was a libertine with countless consorts, there were quite a number of imperial uncles. Simply saying “Imperial Uncle’s Mansion” wouldn’t easily allow people to confirm which one was meant.
The carriages traveled swiftly.
In no time, the line of carriages halted outside Chen Daorong’s Imperial Uncle’s Mansion, and the party began to disembark.
Such a display startled the gatekeepers of the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion.
“Who are you people? What do you want?” the gatekeeper asked in a fluster.
Wang Feifei strode forward, produced a token, and declared loudly, “The Female Emperor arrives! Kneel at once!”
Seeing the identity token of the Imperial Guard Commander, and then the woman in the Vermilion Pomegranate Skirt, who was protected like a precious jewel and possessed a transcendent aura, the gatekeepers all quickly knelt.
Di Lingwei entered the Imperial Uncle’s Mansion unimpeded.
The mansion was neither large nor small, but its furnishings were quite elegant. Rock gardens, flower beds, ponds with koi fish, pavilions and towers… it had everything one could expect.
Di Lingwei and her group had just entered when Chen Daorong, having received word, rushed over with some of his subordinates.
“This Subject, Chen Daorong, pays respects to Your Majesty.”
Chen Daorong led his people in kneeling before Di Lingwei.
Di Lingwei’s beautiful phoenix eyes glanced at Chen Daorong. With her hands clasped behind her back, she said flatly, “Imperial Uncle, you may rise.”
Only then did Chen Daorong stand up. He glanced carefully at Di Lingwei, forcing a smile onto his plump face. “May I ask the reason for Your Majesty’s visit today? If Your Majesty wished to see this Subject, you only needed to summon me. There was no need to come personally.”
As he spoke, he looked nervously at the many Imperial Guards following behind Di Lingwei, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
These were the Imperial Guards. Every single member who could join the Imperial Guard possessed no small degree of combat prowess. So many of them standing together exerted considerable pressure.
Of course, the greatest pressure emanated from Di Lingwei herself.
The Heavenly Mandate Empress – that title alone was enough to make one’s breath catch.
Di Lingwei said unhurriedly, “The Imperial Uncle truly does not know why Zhen has come?”
“This Subject honestly does not know. I beg Your Majesty to enlighten me,” Chen Daorong said with utmost deference.
“Very well, then Zhen shall ask you: Where is Our Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard, Mu Fuwan?” Di Lingwei’s gaze fixed upon Chen Daorong, majestic without displaying anger.
Within the vast Imperial Court, few could remain composed under such a scrutinizing stare.
Chen Daorong was naturally under immense pressure, but he steeled himself and said, “As for Commander Mu’s whereabouts, this Subject naturally has no knowledge. This Subject and Commander Mu have had no prior dealings.”
“You mean to say Mu Fuwan is not in your mansion?” Di Lingwei looked deeply at Chen Daorong.
