QT: TPE Chapter 19.2

This palace is a place that devours people; every year, unfavored concubines die, mostly from illness.

But were they all so weak?

How were they selected in the first place?

Everyone knows the truth in their hearts; Gui Fei is far from being as kind as she appears.

Unfortunately, this vicious woman gave birth to a princess, which was tantamount to having a get-out-of-jail-free card.

The Empress Dowager was in poor health and never interfered in palace affairs.

His Majesty’s visits to the harem were merely to satisfy his needs; he was more focused on the grand ambitions of the court, and the harem was simply a diversion for him.

With the Emperor busy with countless affairs of state, how could he possibly notice the concubines who were not to his liking and had been forgotten by him?

Even if he did notice them, would His Majesty truly care?

So what if they died?

Why should he investigate the princess’s mother for the sake of some unfavored, low-ranking concubines?

“I never knew Sister looked like this. The first time I saw you, I was completely captivated.”

Gui Fei had a smile on her face and looked very friendly.

When Gui Fei was observing her, Xu Lingyi was also observing Gui Fei.

She looked to be around thirty years old, with fair skin. Her appearance was only average, but she had a kind face, without a trace of aggression, and looked very approachable.

“Your Highness is too kind.”

“You’ve just entered the palace. If you experience any discomfort or need anything, just send someone to let me know.”

Gui Fei was very friendly, saying, “Once you enter the palace, we’re all sisters.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

As they were talking, someone in the hall kept coughing. Xu Lingyi could feel the person constantly covering her mouth, trying to suppress the coughs, but it seemed to have no effect.

Someone was dissatisfied.

“Why is Wang Pin sick again? If you are sick, you should stay in your own palace instead of running to Gui Fei’s palace. Are you trying to infect us on purpose?”

The woman who spoke was beautiful and had a very beautiful and melodious voice, but her words sounded somewhat harsh.

“Your Highness, please forgive me.”

Wang Pin had only uttered one sentence when she coughed violently again.

Many people inside the hall held handkerchiefs and covered their mouths and noses, afraid of getting too close to Wang Pin.

“I will summon the imperial physician to examine you. If you are ill, you should rest well and will not need to come to pay your respects in the future.”

Wang Pin nodded in gratitude: “Thank you, Your Highness. The imperial physicians seem to be helpless with my illness. I have taken a lot of medicine, but my condition has not improved at all. I am afraid I am going to die.”

As she spoke, Wang Pin began to sob softly inside the palace.

Just as Gui Fei was about to speak, the Emperor stepped into the palace.

“Your Majesty, I have something to say. Someone wants to harm me.”

Gui Fei’s brow twitched.

Xu Lingyi also perked up her ears.

She’d only been in the palace for two days, and it was already so lively?

 

 

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