"Yujie, refresh her mind!" Qin Wanru said, smiling coldly.
Before everyone understood Qin Wanru's meaning, Yujie slapped the old maid in her face heavily and directly. She even kicked the old maid in her chest rudely, which knocked the old maid over.
Everyone was shocked!
How could people around the Second Lady behave so fiercely? The servant who named Yujie seemed to be very kind and gentle in daily life. She even smiled at everyone she met.
Many onlooking servant girls and old maids spontaneously stepped back. They dare not get close to Yujie and feared that they would irritate her because of their carelessness.
They used to think that Second Lady was the daughter of Madam Shui while Madam Shui was the one who managed the inner court. Thus, they would flatter them and, what was more, Madam Shui now was pregnant. Flattering Second Lady was equivalent to flattering Madam Shui. There was nobody who didn't pay atten
There was no flaw in Madam Di's words. She even said in a very generous and decent way. Nobody could find out any fault in whatever aspect of her words. However, Qin Wanru still antagonized her when Madam Di had an advantage in the event now. "General, just look... Wanru now doesn't know the true meaning of the filial piety at all. She is very willful! We are now in the capital city, not Jiangzhou where we used to live. Young Ladies from aristocratic families are now everywhere in this city. Let alone our mansion, any lady from a noble aristocratic family in the capital city dare not be so willful like her!" When finding out that Qin Wanru stood out again, Madam Di looked very sorrowful. She wiped her tears with a handkerchief, pretended to be very heart-struck and said, "When I cared for Wanru, she had been a very innocent girl!" She meant that Shui Ruolan failed in educating Qin Wanru well when she raised her up. It was in a short time tha
"What? Say it," asked Madam Di. "I just want to ask why these bowls which the porridge is poured into are the same. If there is a mistake, then what should we do when the unborn boy in mother's belly might be hurt?" Qin Wanru said calmly. "Madam, why would you want to have bird's nest porridge like mother's especially? I remember that you used to do not like that porridge. I still remember once that the kitchen misunderstood your meaning and cooked bird's nest porridge instead of bird's nest thick soup. Then because of this, you even beat the supervisor of the kitchen and threw the porridge directly upon the supervisor. Do you remember this event?" This event happened in Jiangzhou and even made an uproar because Madam Di threw the scalding bird's nest porridge upon the supervisor of the kitchen. As for why this event would go viral, it was because this supervisor actually was not a child of a servant who was born in the Qin's M
"What do you mean, brother-in-law?" Qin Huaiyong's face turned gloomy. "Nothing. I just think that there are so many women who could give birth but why would you marry a widow, who has always stayed in your mansion? If others know this, the censor would not let you go easily!" Duke Yong sneered and threatened him coldly. "The witness before is still there. Don't you remember?" said Qin Huaiyong with an unkind expression. "So what? Or you don't need the help from Marquises' Mansion of Fengyang, do you?" said Duke Yong very slowly as a sharp look appeared in his face. He said, "When I went to Marquises' Mansion of Fengyang, I have mentioned you to them. They told me that your position would be confirmed soon. However... If the censor gets involved in this because of Madam Shui, then things would become complicated!" "You wouldn't show the witness in front of others and say something vague, would you?" He meant that
"General says that he has refused the offer!" Qing Yue answered. "Great!" Qin Wanru smiled. She put down the little shower and picked up a handkerchief to wipe her hands. Until all things were clear, she wasn't willing to be close to Duke Xing's Mansion. The invitation card would definitely be sent to Qin Huaiyong while Duke Yong came to Qin's Mansion just in time. On the one hand, Qin Huaiyong could take advantage of Duke Xing's power by using this card. On the other hand, she could let Qin Huaiyong refuse this offer. "It is much better and more reasonable to let Qin Huaiyong reject this offer than to let me do this." Qin Wanru had a suspicion and she tried to deduce it with this invitation card. Now she seemed to be able to see part of the truth... To take care of Madam Di? No! Absolutely not! She set her dewy eyes on her handkerchief and watched herself wiping her lily-handed fingers, one by one.
Behind Qin Yuru, Di Yan tilted his head to look Qi Rongzhi up and down. There was the shadow of a smile on his amicable face. He was a step too late and happened to catch Qin Yuru pull Qi Rongzhi's hand away impolitely. Qi Rongzhi looked so upset that the rim of her eyes was red. Her demeanor was somewhat timid. It really reminded him of his older female cousin. He couldn't help himself and stepped forward to greet them. When Qin Yuru turned his head and saw Di Yan, he said unhappily, "Cousin Brother!" "Crown Prince!" Qi Rongzhi was rejoicing inside, but she looked more upset than ever. She turned sideways to perform a curtsy before deliberately dabbing at the corner of her eyes as if she was wiping her tears. She forced a smile on her face. To Di Yan, it looked like she was feigning her happiness. Qin Wanru curtsied as well before saying, "Cousin Brother!" She then moved aside and observed the three people presen
"Quick, see if Madam is fine!" Nanny Zhou held onto a nearby chair to hoist herself back on her feet. She was so panicked that her face had turned pale. The injury on her leg was minor; all it did was slice her skin enough to produce some blood. Panicked as she was, she couldn't process the pain. The dumbfounded maids and older female servants hastily ran over. Some propped, while others pulled. They helped the two ladies in front of the bed stand upright and led them to the chairs before checking on bedridden Madam Di. The medicine concoction, so dark it was almost black, spilled all over the bed. Madam Di was as pale as a sheet of paper. There were still traces of a dark liquid on her hand. She was hurting so much that she was shuddering and incapable of speaking even a word. She stood upright on the bed, dispelling all of her sickly demeanor from before. Nanny Zhou immediately ordered the other servants to fetch a clothing rag. After wipi
"Why isn't she seeing the physician when she's injured? Is… she uninjured?" Qin Yuru's gaze landed on Nanny Yu with a malicious expression. Even though the nearby Di Yan didn't say a word, doubt crept into his pupils as well. Behind him was a physician in his thirties or forties. They had come here from Qi Rongzhi's house. Qi Rongzhi was indeed injured, but her wound wasn't serious. Qin Yuru had her maid examine it and came to the conclusion that it wasn't as serious as Qi Rongzhi's limping suggested. She didn't forget to leave Qi Rongzhi with some sarcastic remarks before coming to Qin Wanru's place. She figured that Qin Wanru's injury was even more superficial than Qi Rongzhi's, who had been standing in front of Qin Wanru in the first place. Qi Rongzhi at least drew blood, but Qin Wanru might very well be causing trouble on purpose. Thus, when she heard that Nanny Yu said that Qin Wanru didn't want to see the physician, she couldn't stop h
When Qin Yuru saw Meiyan stepping out, she hastily asked, "Second Miss is uninjured, isn't she?" There was a smug look on her face. "First, First Miss…" Meiyan stammered, looking pale even now. She trembled as she looked helplessly at Qin Yuru. "Speak!" Qin Yuru rebuked. She knew something had gone wrong. "Second Miss… is badly injured!" Meiyan said, shuddering. She looked pitifully at Qin Yuru. She had no choice but to tell the truth; anyone could verify her words with a quick examination. But she also knew the consequences of telling the truth. Qin Yuru would never let her off. Her legs went weak and she fell on her knees with a loud thud. It was obvious that she was trembling. Qin Yuru was stunned but quickly recovered her senses. With widened eyes, she cried, "Impossible!" "What makes you say so?" With Qing Yue's support, Qin Wanru was once again standing in front of the curtain. "I
"Not yet. My leg just cramped up." Shao Wanru reached out to touch her calf, but her belly was too big to reach it.The Emperor reached out his strong hand and massaged her calf. The young and handsome Emperor breathed a sigh of relief. "Thankfully, you are not going to deliver the baby!"As soon as he said this, Chu Liuchen realized he had said something wrong. He hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean that. It's good that you are not delivering the baby now."After saying that, he realized that something was wrong again and laughed.Shao Wanru laughed so hard that she couldn't speak. Since when did Chu Liuchen, who was as scheming and gloomy as a demon king, could not even speak clearly?"You're still laughing. Did I say anything wrong?" Chu Liuchen glared at her. However, with an elegant smile on his face, he didn't look domineering at all.Shao Wanru continued laughing happily. After a while, she s
Everything in the past had a cause, but this cause was concealed in many mists, so it appeared unreal.After reading the letter in her hand, Shao Wanru put it down with a trace of a smile across the corners of her eyes. She had been relieved of some things. Once she hoped that Qin Huaiyong would treat her like Qin Yuru.This was what she hoped for most in her last life. After all, at that time, she had always thought that she was Qin Huaiyong's biological daughter, and she had no idea that her identity had been seized by Qin Yuru. Right now, Shao Wanru didn't want to mention it again. After the rebirth, she found out the truth and could not be reluctant to get close to Qin Huaiyong anymore.The memories of her last life were fading away, and they become blurred in her eyes.Putting down the memorial in her hand, Shao Wanru smiled with an elegant and calm look in her eyes. "Madam, please pass my gratitude to Ningyuan Army Gen
Shui Ruolan followed the Nanny who led the way ahead and felt uneasy. Since she came to the capital, she occasionally associated with some Madams from aristocratic families. She would not attend their parties unless it was necessary.On the one hand, she always had a weak character. On the other hand, every time she joined them, some Madams always asked about Madam Di intentionally or unintentionally. They were polite to Shui Ruolan on the surface, but they sneered at her behind her back when talking about her.People in the capital thought that Madam Di was Qin Huaiyong's legal wife. Shui Ruolan was a divorced woman. How could she compare with a decent Madam from an aristocratic family? Her status was much lower than Madam Di's. Of course, there were some people who flattered her. They were two-bit nobodies who wanted to curry favor with Qin Huaiyong.This was the first time Shui Ruolan had entered the Palace since she came to the capit
"Yes, Her Highness fainted. Hurry up... Inform His Highness to go to see her. Mingqiu Nun is also there... Hurry up!" Yujie was so excited that she spoke incoherently."Are you stupid?" Xiao Xuanzi looked at Yujie as if she were a fool."Quick! It's true. Believe me." Yujie was overjoyed and kept urging."His Highness will get angry," Xiao Xuanzi reminded Yujie.Yujie blinked her eyes in confusion. "Go quickly. His Highness will be happy.""His Highness will be angry!" Xiao Xuanzi said loudly. He thought that Yujie was out of her mind. What nonsense she was talking about! Xiao Xuanzi had seen with his own eyes how his master treasured Princess Chen. Princess Chen fainted now, but Yujie said that Prince Chen would be happy. What could he be happy for?Xiao Xuanzi felt a chill on his back. He even thought that he might not be safe. Instead, this silly girl was giggling here.Yujie looked
The swing swayed slowly. Shao Wanru sat on it and slightly narrowed her clear eyes in the sun, enjoying the gentle breeze. After a shower, the sky cleared up. Under the blue sky, she felt quite pleasant.It was the third day since the violent political upheaval in the Palace. Everything had returned to the right path, and the Emperor had woken up. The Fake Dead Medicine was remarkably effective.Chu Qing planned to kill the Emperor and shift the blame onto Chu Liuyue. In the end, he occupied the Palace, but at the last moment, Chu Liuchen changed the ultimate outcome.Chu Qing was not the deceased emperor's son. As the truth was exposed, he became a surviving supporter of the previous dynasty.Consort Dowager Qing had an affair with the prince of the previous dynasty on the run and was pregnant. After that, she met the deceased emperor, who had come to wipe out the rebels. She seduced him and entered the Palace. Not long aft
Chu Liuyue looked at the Emperor indifferently. During this period, the Emperor often vomited blood. He was used to such a scene. He fainted again, but so what?He walked up to pull the Emperor up and said, "Father, you'd better write it carefully so as not to cause me more trouble..."The next moment, his hand paused before the Emperor. Abruptly, Chu Liuyue reached out to feel his breath, and his face changed drastically."Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Derong was terrified and looked at Chu Liuyue. Likewise, he reached out to feel the Emperor's breath and knelt on the ground in a panic. "His Majesty... passed away!"Chu Liuyue looked sullen and reached out to feel his breath again. He found it hard to believe that the Emperor would die of anger because of him. Although he had said he was not afraid of this result, it became more difficult for him to clear up such a messy situation when the Emperor died. Since he was in t
Lights of every palace in the imperial Palace went out at night. There was a great noise somewhere. When the first scream came, many people put on their clothes and lit the lights again.These women in the Palace looked ghastly pale. They wanted to hide elsewhere but couldn't find shelter in the darkness. They trembled and huddled together, not knowing what had happened. Anyway, it didn't sound like a good thing. How could such a lot of awful noise appear in the Palace? The first idea that came to many people was that a rebellion was happening.In the night, Zhaoyi Di hurriedly followed a eunuch carrying a lantern and went to a palace out of use.Chu Liuyue was sitting in the middle of the hall."Greetings, Your Highness!" Zhaoyi Di said."How is it going?" Chu Liuyue asked."Commandery Prince Cheng has taken some people to the Emperor's resting place!" Zhaoyi Di reported."Good, well d
"From the previous dynasty?" Shao Wanru looked up. Though she was surprised, she didn't show it. She had figured it out. But after confirming it, she was wide awake."Will the Empress Dowager be in danger? I'll go to the Palace every day in the next few days!" Shao Wanru suggested."No, it's too dangerous!" Chu Liuchen shook his head."It doesn't matter. I have helpers by my side and bracelets!" Shao Wanru reached out her hand and cutely shook it. There was a pair of glossy sapphire bracelets on her wrist. At a glance, they were not ordinary.Chu Liuchen said with his face darkening, "No!"Such a close-fitting concealed weapon should be the last resort. As long as he thought Shao Wanru would be in such a dangerous situation, he would not be at ease. "Let Qin Yiyan accompany my Imperial Grandmother!""But someone should accompany and protect Noble Consort Lan. If those people deal with her..." Shao W
"Master, there is something wrong with the sandalwood." Qi Jue pulled an incense stick out of the incense burner at hand.Chu Liuchen took it and frowned. "What's the problem?"Qi Jue replied with a serious look, "There is something added to it. If it is used for a long term, one will be mentally and physically exhausted, then lack strength, and spit out blood. If putting another ingredient into the medicine at this time, it is very likely to cause sudden death."On the bed, the Emperor leaned against Noble Consort Lan with a pale face. Just now, he spat out blood again, and he felt very uncomfortable all over.Noble Consort Lan stroked the Emperor hard while looking toward Chu Liuchen with her red eyes, but she did not speak."What was added?" Chu Liuchen asked sternly. He didn't trust the imperial physicians in the Palace, so he brought Qi Jue to the Palace. After entering the Palace, Qi Jue did not check the