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Zhu Bi's heart trembled. Since there was no escape from this calamity, she decided to stop hiding her feelings. No longer pleading softly, a glint of malice shone in her eyes as she said, "I don't understand what is so special about Miss Mei Shuang that makes the prince so infatuated and accommodating. Knowing that the prince is deeply in love with her, she continues to hurt his heart for the sake of the Consort. Shouldn't such a heartless and ungrateful person be punished?!"
"Slap!"
The sharp sound accompanied Zhu Bi's scream, echoing eerily in the silent palace. "You wretched woman! How dare you speak of punishment? You took advantage of my feelings for Miss Mei Shuang to pry into my private matters, forged letters between me and Miss Mei Shuang imitating her handwriting, and conspired to put Miss Mei Shuang in danger while I was away on the day of the wedding. Your heart is truly wicked! Your crimes are unforgivable! Guards, drag this wretched woman to Mile Palace!"
"Spare me, my lord! Spare me!" Zhu Bi's desperate cries and fading curses echoed from afar. "Mei Shuang, you wretched woman! May you die a terrible death!"
Nangong Nuo cast a cold glance at the palace before saying, "Search this place!"
In just a moment, an Eunuch hurried out from a room, kneeling as he presented a box to Nangong Nuo.
Nangong Nuo opened the box, glanced inside, and let out a cold laugh. "Now we have quite a show to watch... Go to the Empress Dowager..."
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Outside, the sound of dripping water echoed as the chilly wind cut across like a knife.
Queen Meiru returned angrily to Weiyang Palace after failing to achieve her goals at Cold Palace. Wrapping herself tightly in her fox fur cloak, she leaned back on the soft and comfortable Beauty Couch, reflecting on how tonight's seemingly flawless plan had been thwarted by Mei Shuang, ultimately falling apart due to a meddlesome mouse. It was truly a case of failure at the last hurdle!
After pondering for a moment, she called for Release and asked, "Why did Xu Taishi come to treat me tonight?"
Release quickly knelt down, feeling wronged. "Your Highness, I have already investigated. The physician on duty today is actually Lin the Imperial Physician from your mother's hometown. Lin has long sought to curry favor with you and is eager to serve you. So when I mentioned it briefly, he understood immediately. This matter should have been foolproof. When I returned to the palace earlier, I learned that Lin had suffered from food poisoning tonight, and Xu Taishi took over his duties... I thought Lin might not dare to inform Xu Taishi about your request..."
Mei Ru lightly tapped her fingers on the Beauty Couch and pondered for a moment. "Is it really just that?"
Release thought carefully again before nodding. "I believe it was merely a coincidence."
Upon hearing this, Mei Ru's gaze instantly turned fierce as she scolded, "Incompetent!"
Seeing the usually gentle and kind Empress in such a furious state, the attendants around her immediately knelt down, not daring to breathe.
"I warned you all early on that this matter must not go wrong. And yet, here we are. It seems you are becoming increasingly useless..."
Mei Ru's terrifying gaze swept over the several trembling maids kneeling before her. Pausing for a moment, unable to hide her concern, she sighed, "Only I and the Emperor know about tonight's events. Naturally, the Emperor won't care about the Deposed Empress Mei Shuang; even if she were to die tonight, I doubt he would inquire about it at all... However, such an outcome truly wastes my efforts. The key is that Xu Taishi has been serving the Empress Dowager diligently for years. If this matter reaches her ears, who knows how the Empress Dowager will react?"
"Your Highness's actions are merely for the sake of the family's reputation," Release said as she knelt on the ground. Seeing Queen Mei Ru so agitated, she hurriedly moved closer to gently massage her calf while trying to comfort her. "Your Highness need not worry; even if that one in the Cold Palace is currently safe, how many can endure an entire winter there? When she fainted earlier, the imperial physician said her injuries were severe; it is unlikely she will have many good days left. Your Highness only needs to await good news... If Your Highness finds her bothersome, why not just grant her death directly? There’s no need to trouble yourself so much..."
"Absurd!" Mei Ru shot a glance at Release, displeased with her foolish suggestion. "She was sent to the Cold Palace by imperial decree; if the Emperor has not taken her life, how could I presume to act on his behalf?"
"Then..." Release lowered her gaze and spoke softly, "I only feel pity for Your Highness... Now that you are the Empress and revered by all, you still cannot escape being implicated by the Deposed Empress Mei Shuang. You must endure the gossip of other concubines in the palace... Alas, even Chancellor Mei only asks you to remember your sisterly bond and take care of the Deposed Empress in the Cold Palace. But who knows of your suffering and difficulties within the palace? Forgive me for speaking out of turn; I have been by Your Highness's side for many years. Everyone in Mei Manor speaks based on Miss Mei Shuang's whims. I have seen how much you have suffered from Miss Mei Shuang's schemes since childhood. Who has ever offered you a word of comfort? You are kind-hearted, yet now you endure this burden without reason, which tarnishes your reputation. I hope Your Highness can make a decision soon..."
Mei Ru let out a slight sigh and pondered for a moment before saying angrily, "Now, her death is a trivial matter... What infuriates me is that she has repeatedly made things difficult for Chu Xiruo, forcing Chu Xiruo to lose face both publicly and privately. Now the Emperor expects me to find Chu Xiruo for her—how could I possibly manage such a task?"
"......"
Watching the maids exchange glances filled with concern beside her, Mei Ru felt exasperated.
They had once seemed clever and resourceful; now they appeared almost foolish after entering the palace. In contrast, she couldn't help but think of that cunning little girl.
"What has become of those people?"
Lianxin hurriedly replied from beside her, "They have been arranged according to Your Highness's instructions."
"Mm..." Mei Ru relaxed as she lay down lazily and said, "I owe my current position to these servants' contributions. Yes, take good care of me; I will surely need them in the future... Enough of this; I have already endured many grievances over the years—why should I care about this moment?"
"Your servant obeys."
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When Mei Shuang woke up again, it was already evening.
The fierce wind that had been blowing relentlessly had stopped at some point. The warm afternoon sunlight filtered through the window and fell on Mei Shuang, who was lying down. She slowly opened her eyes.
Everything in front of her was blurry, and after straining her eyes for a while, she finally saw that there was actually another person nearby.
At this moment, Nangong Nuo was sitting leisurely beside Mei Shuang, gazing out the window in a daze. The sunlight illuminated his profile, casting a soft glow on his face. Dressed in a jade belt and luxurious garments, he appeared extraordinarily noble, almost unreal in his beauty.
Mei Shuang stared at Nangong Nuo, thinking that if it weren't for her extremely poor impression of him from that night, just based on his appearance and aura at this moment—especially the contemplative look on his face—one might think he was not an ordinary person.
After watching for a while, Mei Shuang decided to get up. However, as soon as she lightly moved her finger, Nangong Nuo had already noticed.
He turned his gaze towards Mei Shuang, raised an eyebrow, and said lightly, "You're awake?"
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