TICIEC Chapter 24.2

Tang Miaoling didn’t quite understand, so she put her aside and continued to ask: “Is everything okay at Linlang Palace?”

Qiu Xia was even more confused because the main concubine of Linlang Palace was Zhuang Fei, and the Eldest Princess was raised by her.

Because Zhuang Fei disliked concubines, only the mother and daughter were left in Linlang Palace.

“Zhuang Fei is doing well, and there’s nothing unusual happening in Linlang Palace.”

Her cousin hadn’t harmed Zhuang Fei, and the Eldest Princess was still alive.

Why was that?

Could it be that Li Guiren cut in line, so her cousin was too busy to take action yet?

That makes sense.

There are priorities in death.

Since Li Guiren actively offended her cousin, it was normal for her cousin to send her away first.

“Master, you have almost recovered from your illness. Why don’t you go out for a walk…” Qiu Xia advised.

“Cough, cough, cough…” Tang Miaoling immediately coughed, pretending to be weak.

“I’m not well yet. My head aches, and my chest hurts. I feel unwell all over…”

Although her two friends from the underworld were still alive, hadn’t her cousin already sent off the newcomer?

Her cousin is still the cousin who kills without blinking an eye.

The dead may be different, but the knife that was used to kill remains just as swift.

She doesn’t want to go out and face this terrifying world.

From today on, live a long life.

Pretend to be sick, lie down, and live in peace with the world.

…

In the Cining Palace—

“Did you instruct Li Guiren to murder Liu Zhaoyi?” Empress Dowager Xue asked.

Xue Zhaoyi was filled with frustration, “Aunt, I didn’t even know Liu Zhaoyi was pregnant…”

“Then it seems that it was done by Shu Fei…” Empress Dowager Xue said thoughtfully.

The Emperor currently only has one son and one daughter, and Shu Fei is probably the one who least wants a prince to be born.

Xue Zhaoyi said angrily, “I didn’t take her seriously before, but she’s so clever and even dragged me into this…”

Li Guiren is her follower; the Emperor must suspect her of being the mastermind.

“Shu Fei has been in the palace for many years, and her position is secure. The Cen family needs her, so they will protect her. Now is not the right time to deal with her. Dealing with Ning Wanyin is the most urgent matter.” Empress Dowager Xue looked at her and reminded her.

Xue Zhaoyi retorted angrily, “I already had a brilliant plan to kill two birds with one stone. It was just that it would take some risks. I also thought that Li Guiren was useful, so I planned to use her first. I didn’t expect her to be such a useless thing. Aunt, don’t worry. According to my original plan, I will make Ning Wanyin wish she were dead!”

Xue Zhaoyi took her leave with an air of confidence, still seething with anger, wanting to teach Ning Wanyin a lesson.

Empress Dowager Xue watched her departing figure, shaking her head, and said to a nanny serving her: “Yan’er is still young and impulsive, and her actions are not very prudent. You go and serve her. Don’t stop her; it’s good for her to practice on Ning Shi. Just inform me immediately if anything happens.”

“Yes.” The nanny took the order and left.

…

April arrived, marking the annual summer hunting season for the imperial family.

Every year, the Emperor will go hunting in the royal mountains outside the capital for several days, accompanied by princes, ministers, and concubines.

Because there are few rooms in the palace on the mountain, the number of concubines who can go there is limited, only about five.

Shu Fei prepared a list and presented it to Helian Qi.

“Zhuang Fei has always loved hunting, so she must go. Xue Zhaoyi, Cen Jieyu, and Ning Meiren are all your new favorites. And Shun Pin. She didn’t have this opportunity in previous years, so she should be granted this favor this year…”

After concubines enter the palace, their family members are not allowed to see them.

However, during the summer hunt, the princes, ministers, and their families will accompany the Emperor. If a family member happens to be among the entourage, they can see the concubine, which can be considered a favor from the Emperor to his favorite concubines.

“Shun Pin is not feeling well, so she won’t go.” The Emperor refused directly.

Shu Fei had already guessed that the Emperor would not let Shun Pin go out, but since Shun Pin’s contribution to her pregnancy was there, she must mention it first.

She continued, “So, this year, will these four sisters accompany Your Majesty?”

The Emperor glanced at the list and thought of two people.

“Add Song Meiren and Wen Baolin.”

Shu Fei was taken aback. Both of them were daughters of important officials of the Emperor.

“Look at me, I forgot that these two sisters are also lovely people.” Shu Fei said with a smile, remembering both of them.

 

 

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Translator’s Comment:

Tang Miaoling, where is your bearing as a reborn person???

How could you be so coward?

Fight, fight, fight! I want a fight ＼(｀0´)／

 

Ning Wanying: I heard someone want to fight me, hmm?

Tang Miaoling: Not me!!!

Translator: N-not me either… *run* ᕕ( ╯°□° )ᕗ

 

 

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