Female Novel
Chapter 598 A Prophecy (Part Two)
"Glad to hear that, Andy. I too think the same," the emperor said with an enormous smile. "After takingthe Longevity Pills, I feel I am loaded with energy. I never feel tired, however hard I stress my body."
"Your Majesty, although the Longevity Pills are doing their job, you'd better take care of yourself," Andysaid with a smile. "Your Majesty, are you willing to choose a lady as your company today?"
"No. Today I will be going to Sherry's palace," the emperor said slowly. Sherry was willful at times, butshe was never aggressive. Over the years, she had been taking care of Francis. Now that Francis wasgetting better, she had more free time.
"Yes, Your Majesty. As you please! I'm going to inform Lady Sherry right away…"
"That's unnecessary. I'll go straight there," the emperor said with a smile. He liked Sherry because shehad a character. She never struggled against other ladies, neither for his favor nor for power. Also,Francis' performance gave him a sense of satisfaction. Moreover, due to the effect of the LongevityPills, he felt like he was at least ten years younger and was full of vigor. Thus, he felt very happy.
In the Spring Palace, Sherry frowned tightly, reading the message she had just received. Francis hadbeen caught in the rain over two hours in Matthew's mansion and even fainted. She felt enraged andconfused. Even though Matthew was powerful and Harper had successfully treated Francis and thussaved him, the chances of them trying to harm Francis were grim. After all, Francis had not recoveredyet. Sherry was afraid that some lingering effects would be left, and that might cause severeconsequences.
"How is Francis now? Is he okay?" Sherry asked worriedly. "Is there anything serious?"
"Lady Sherry, Prince Francis went to sleep as soon as he returned to his mansion, but he didn't lookthat good. Owen said that Prince Francis had a cold, but refused to take any medicine. Owen couldn'tdo anything about it."
While Sherry was angry and worried, a maid came in to report to her, "Lady Sherry, His Majesty ishere."
"His Majesty…" Sherry mumbled as she was quite surprised. She quickly stood up and went outside towelcome the emperor. As the emperor approached the Spring Palace, she greeted, "Your Majesty."
"Arise please. Don't be too polite, my darling," the emperor said, while supporting Sherry up by himself."I've just completed the review of all reports. I came here to have a taste of the cakes you make."
"Certainly, Your Majesty. Please wait for a while, as I'm going to make…"
"I can't bear seeing you making them by yourself," the emperor said, as he kissed on the palm of hersthat he was holding. "In fact, I don't miss the cakes, but you."
Although Sherry was nearly forty years old, she looked much younger. The emperor's words made herblush immediately. She walked along with the emperor into the Spring Palace. They looked like a lovingcouple still in their twenties, and would have made anyone envious.
"Humph! The tail is wagging the dog!" Cheryl snorted coldly as she passed by the gate of the SpringPalace. "She is an elderly woman of fading charms, but is still shameless enough to occupy HisMajesty."
"Cheryl, you know what? His Majesty has been doting on Lady Sherry so much recently, while all otherladies have been neglected," another young maid said in a low voice. "People who don't know thesituation in the Imperial Palace would think that Lady Sherry is the one in charge of the imperialharem."
"She doesn't deserve it!" Cheryl exclaimed. She was just a first-class maid working for the empress.When Felix was placed under house arrest, the empress too was left out in the cold by the emperor.
Earlier, the Sleek Palace had been bustling with people, but no more. On the contrary, Sherry's SpringPalace had become the center of attention for everyone.
The young maid led Cheryl to a remote path and said, "Cheryl, there is something you don't know. HisMajesty is not attracted by Lady Sherry herself, but by those pretty personal maids working for her."
A tinge of surprise flashed across Cheryl's eyes. "Are you implying that Lady Sherry uses her beautifulmaids to win over His Majesty? How could it work?"
Getting closer to Cheryl, the young maid whispered in her ears, "Of course it works. His Majesty is verymuch fond of a maid named Minna, who works by Lady Sherry's side. You're even more beautiful thanMinna. It was only because His Majesty was angry with Her Majesty that she had the chance to showup in front of His Majesty."
The young maid's compliments made Cheryl feel thrilled. But Cheryl's anger was not without reason.The empress was really in a bad mood recently. So, her personal maids were having a hard time,especially Cheryl, who had been criticized and punished by the emperor for multiple times.
"Well, I guess it's not a good time to mention it now…"
"Isn't that Minna, the maid I just mentioned to you about?" the young maid said in a surprised tone."What is she doing there secretly?"
Cheryl felt confused and curious. Right at that moment, the young maid was called away by anothermaid. The young maid hastily said goodbye to Cheryl and left with the maid who called her.
Since Cheryl had just heard about Minna from the young maid, she was curious. Wondering whatMinna was doing there, she walked towards there quietly. However, she was shocked as she reachedcloser.novelbin
She saw Minna using a voodoo doll in the Cold Palace.
Inside the Imperial Palace or outside, anything related to voodoo was a taboo for everyone. If anybodywas caught while using a voodoo doll, the person would surely be doomed to death. A glimmer ofcruelty flashed across Cheryl's eyes. She rushed inside the Cold Palace and grabbed Minna. "Youbitch, how dare you use such a filthy thing in the Imperial Palace? I will report it to Her Majesty rightaway. You will be punished!"