novelhk Chapter 305 Why is the Prince Still Alive?
Chapter 305 Why is the Prince Still Alive?
Wang Xinyao weighed the pros and cons in her heart, but remained expressionless and politely refused:
"My Lady, this matter is of great importance. One move will affect the entire body. Please allow me to think it over carefully."
Concubine Li was fully expecting Wang Xinyao to agree immediately. Upon hearing this, she couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but she also knew that this kind of thing couldn't be rushed or forced.
"Okay, Miss Wang, I'll wait for your reply. As long as you can help me defeat that vicious Yin Ling'er, I will definitely treat you well."
After saying that, Concubine Li walked gracefully to an exquisite frame on the side and took out a beautifully crafted brocade box.
"Miss Wang, this is for you." She handed the brocade box to Wang Xinyao.
"Empress, what is this?" Wang Xinyao frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashed in her eyes, and asked softly.
"Open it and you'll know." Concubine Li urged with a mysterious smile on her face.
Wang Xinyao took the brocade box with both hands and opened it gently.
In an instant, a soft spiritual light emanated from the box. Inside the box lay a spiritual fruit with an attractive color. The surface of the fruit was shining with a strange luster, and the spiritual energy was lingering, as if telling of its extraordinaryness.
"This spiritual fruit looks so novel, it must be something extraordinary. Why did Your Majesty give it to me?" Wang Xinyao's doubts grew stronger and stronger, and she couldn't help but ask again.
Concubine Li raised the corner of her mouth and explained with a smile: "This spiritual fruit was picked on Baiyun Mountain where my mother's family is located.
The Baiyun Mountain is towering into the clouds and is shrouded in mist all year round. The mountain is rich in spiritual energy, and the spiritual fruits produced here are extremely rare.
This fruit not only improves your skills, but also prolongs your life. I hope Miss Wang likes it."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Although one cannot receive rewards without merit, gold is easy to come by but spiritual fruits are hard to find, so Wang Xinyao no longer refused.
She was secretly amazed in her heart. The preciousness of this spiritual fruit was beyond her imagination. It seemed that Concubine Li had spent a lot of money to win her over.
Wang Xinyao couldn't help but feel curious and wanted to go to the top of Baiyun Mountain to see what kind of fairyland could produce such a magical fruit.
At the same time, in another part of the palace, candlelight flickered in the Beauty Hall, and Gou Chunmei was summoned to appear before Concubine Yin.
Concubine Yin leaned lazily on the couch, her gorgeous palace dress making her figure look even more graceful, but the sharpness and eagerness in her eyes made people shudder.
Seeing Gou Chunmei come in, she asked directly: "How did things go on your wedding night? Did the prince take the love drug?"
Although her voice was soft, it seemed to carry unquestionable majesty, echoing in the quiet hall.
Gou Chunmei nodded slightly and replied softly, "Sister Imperial Concubine, the Crown Prince has indeed been drugged." After a pause, she added, "Moreover, we have already slept together."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Yin clenched her hands, which had been casually resting on the edge of the couch, suddenly, her knuckles turning white from the force.
Then she slammed the table and stood up. The smile on her face disappeared instantly, replaced by a gloomy face. She said angrily:
"Even though he was drugged and had sex, why is the prince still alive?"
Her voice echoed in the hall, filled with suppressed anger and doubt, as if it would shake the hall down.
Gou Chunmei's heart tightened, but she pretended to be aggrieved, her eyes slightly red, and she stammered:
"The prince is truly overly cautious. He only agreed to drink after seeing me drink the love potion. By the time he drank it, I was already poisoned and exhausted, making it impossible to proceed as planned."
As she spoke, she sobbed softly twice, looking pitiful, trying to win Concubine Yin's sympathy.
Concubine Yin stared at Gou Chunmei intently, her eyes looking like she wanted to eat someone, and she cursed with gnashing teeth, "Waste! I thought you had some tricks up your sleeve, but I didn't expect you to be so useless."
"Sister Imperial Concubine, please forgive me. Chunmei will definitely succeed next time." Gou Chunmei was so scared that she fell to her knees with a thud. Her voice trembled and her body also shook slightly. She was afraid that Imperial Concubine Yin would punish her if she was unhappy.
Concubine Yin took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in her heart. She slowly sat down, calmed down a bit, and said, "Forget it. There will be another chance in the future. How is Wang Xinyao doing?"
"That Wang Xinyao is very cunning, and we haven't caught any evidence against her yet!" Gou Chunmei replied hurriedly, secretly observing Concubine Yin's expression as she spoke.
At this moment, a subtle sound rang out several times, like some kind of secret code.
Concubine Yin immediately said: "Okay, you can go back first!"
Gou Chunmei felt as if she had been pardoned. She quickly stood up and left.
After a while, a dark shadow flashed in the hall, and a sturdy man knelt on one knee.
"Greetings, master!" The black shadow saluted respectfully, his voice low and hoarse.
"Alright, get up!" Concubine Yin said impatiently, "Have you found that stinky girl Guimei?"
"My lord, we've found him and he's being held at the door!" the shadow replied, his voice devoid of emotion.
"Bring that little girl in!" Concubine Yin said sternly, with a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes.
After a while, Zhao Meir, who was tied up, was brought up.
Her hair was a little messy and her clothes were torn in several places, but her eyes were still firm.
After seeing Concubine Yin, she did not call out or salute, but just stood there quietly, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her.
"You little bitch, why don't you kneel down when you see me!" Concubine Yin said in a cold voice, her tone full of majesty and oppression.
Zhao Meir didn't say anything, but just stared at Concubine Yin. There was no fear in her eyes, but rather a bit of stubbornness.
She was ready to accept punishment, and secretly thought to herself that even if she died, she would never again allow herself to be manipulated by her mother.
Seeing Zhao Mei'er being so stubborn, Concubine Yin snorted coldly, "Do you think you can escape punishment by keeping silent? You ruined my good deeds, you must pay the price."
Zhao Mei'er finally spoke, her voice cold and clear: "I didn't want to get involved in your schemes in the first place. You forced me to do things I didn't like. Now that I've been captured by you, you can do whatever you want. Even if it means death, I will no longer be used by you."
Concubine Yin laughed loudly: "That's not up to you."
"Black Shadow, please step back first. I will make her feel the pain of betrayal!"
After the black shadow retreated, Concubine Yin slowly approached Zhao Meir.
She circled around Zhao Meir, gently stroked her cheek with her fingers, and said coldly:
"Your damn face is truly disgusting. You should be thankful that you are my daughter. I will not let you die. But if you dare to betray me, I will definitely make you live a life worse than death."
After saying that, she took out a slender silver needle from her sleeve, which gleamed coldly in the candlelight.
Zhao Meir closed her eyes, her body trembling slightly but still standing straight.
Concubine Yin began to prick Zhao Mei'er's little finger with a needle and said sternly, "Tell me, who has unlocked your forbidden technique?"
With every stab, her voice became louder, as if she wanted to vent all her anger on Zhao Meir.