Chapter 305 This place is also suitable for her to rest and recuperate during pregnancy.

Xie Shang went to the Cold Palace, and the guards became even more cautious upon seeing this. "This humble servant greets Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Xie Shang gestured for the guards to be quiet, and then quietly went inside.

After the Empress's visit yesterday, Ye Susu and Su Tingwan's living conditions improved significantly. The place became clean and tidy, even filled with potted plants, and the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers. A group of maids and eunuchs served them diligently, providing them with tea, snacks, and delicious food.

Su Tingwan felt that living in the Cold Palace was more comfortable than living in the East Palace, so she naturally began to enjoy life more freely.

Unexpectedly, Ye Susu's silver tongue managed to coax the Empress into providing them with good food and drink. It's true that women who enter the palace need to be fertile; otherwise, it would be difficult for them to turn the tables.

The Empress said she would find an opportunity to talk to the Crown Prince about taking Ye Susu out. With the Empress protecting the child in her womb, there would be absolutely no chance of anything going wrong.

Su Tingwan was furious at the thought that not only Xie Shang would have to raise her elder brother's son, but even Empress Cheng would have to help protect him, and that the son would still be a member of the Su family when he grew up.

Su Tingwan became more and more excited as she thought about it, and wanted to tell her aunt the good news.

Seeing that the Empress herself had come to support the two young ladies in the Cold Palace, the guards naturally dared not stop Su Tingwan. It was fine for her to visit the neighbor's room, as long as she didn't run away.

So Su Tingwan really brought over Consort Su from next door. Because she smelled so bad, she asked the palace maids to change her clothes, bathe her, and comb her hair, but Consort Su refused.

Seeing that she was truly frantic, scratching and digging in protest, Su Tingwan quickly said, "If you don't want to wash, then don't. From now on, Wanwan will take care of your aunt, and you won't have to eat spoiled food anymore. Ever since Wanwan came to Shengjing City, it's always been your aunt who has helped me, taught me, and cherished me. You love me even more than my mother. It's just a pity that Wanwan is useless; she couldn't win Xie Shang's heart and failed to live up to your aunt's teachings. But don't worry, we haven't lost yet, because..."

Ye Susu happened to come over, glanced at the maids and eunuchs around her, and said softly in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Su Tingwan, don't talk nonsense. Do you want to die? Your aunt has gone mad. If she says anything, all our plans will be ruined."

No wonder Su Tingwan squandered a winning hand; she speaks without thinking.

"From now on, even if you die, there are some things you must keep to yourself." Ye Susu's eyes were sharp.

Su Tingwan was terrified and quickly nodded, "I understand."

She smiled at Ye Susu again, "You're so smart, that's why we have such good days. We'll have to rely on you in the palace from now on."

Ye Susu said, "Don't worry, once the Empress takes me out of the Cold Palace, I will come to see you and your aunt often. You can stay here in peace."

This means that with her by Empress Cheng's side, Su Tingwan's life will not be difficult.

The two were chatting and laughing, seemingly having a very good relationship.

Then, Consort Su, who was huddled in the corner, dared not make a sound or raise her head. She just kept eating, as if she was starving.

Ye Susu stared at Consort Su and could only sigh, "I never thought your aunt would also be sent to the Cold Palace. The palace really is a heartless and ruthless place. If you are not ruthless, others will be ruthless to you."

“My aunt used to be so beautiful, even more beautiful than Empress Cheng, and so young. It’s all because of Jiang Fenghua. She’s the one who ruined everything. She’s the one who ruined me too. She stole my favor…” Su Tingwan said the same old thing.

Ye Susu thought it made no sense that Xie Shang would like the beautiful Jiang Fenghua, but she was surprised that Su Tingwan didn't like Xie Shang. She said, "You really don't like the Crown Prince, but like your sworn brother?"

"My sworn brother was the best person to me besides my aunt." Thinking of Ji Chen, she couldn't stop the tears from welling up in her eyes. She didn't know if she liked him or not, but for some reason she always thought of him after his death. If Ji Chen hadn't died, she would have had a helper.

“It’s all because of Jiang Fenghua…” she clenched her fists and said viciously, “Sooner or later, I will kill her to avenge my sworn brother.”

In fact, Consort Su on the other side naturally dared not speak, appearing to be acting crazy. Su Tingwan was even more unaware that her aunt had long been taken away by Old Madam Su to enjoy a life of luxury.

Su Qingqing was only thirty years old and had a long life ahead of her. How could Old Madam Su let her own daughter suffer in the Cold Palace and contract such a dirty disease? If she didn't save her, she would only be left to die in the Cold Palace. So, Old Madam Su made a bold decision: she went all in and took her away. Anyway, she would wait for the right opportunity to let Consort Su die in the Cold Palace without anyone knowing.

Meanwhile, Xie Shang, hiding in the shadows, overheard the second half of the story. Looking at the decorations in the Cold Palace, he realized that this was no Cold Palace at all. He had thought that sending Su Tingwan and Ye Susu here would mean suffering, but he hadn't expected that they would not only be well-fed and well-treated, but also served by servants.

Despite such a life of luxury, the Empress Dowager was still worried that the child in her womb would not be properly cared for.

The two were even discussing what to do next after the Empress took Ye Susu away.

Upon hearing Ji Chen's name, Xie Shang couldn't help but perk up his ears. He didn't believe that Su Tingwan had no feelings for him at all, nor did he believe that he, a prince, was inferior to a commoner. He thought Su Tingwan was just saying those things in anger, after all, he had been so good to her and had even considered marrying her.

However, he was disappointed. What did it mean that Ji Chen was the best man to her besides her aunt? Did she never remember anything he had done for her? Did she only use him?

Xie Shang was filled with rage. At this moment, he looked at Consort Su beside him. In the sweltering heat, she had wrapped herself in a winter cloak, her hair disheveled and her whole body filthy and disgusting. She was nothing like the beautiful and affectionate woman she once was.

No matter how beautiful a woman is, without a glamorous life, she becomes neither human nor ghost.

Just as Consort Su casually lifted her hair to eat, Xie Shang noticed something amiss.

As he looked closer, his gaze grew colder and colder…

Xie Shang did not disturb them, but left the Cold Palace directly.

Seeing this, the guards dared not say anything more, and simply said, "Respectfully seeing off the Crown Prince."

Xie Shang said coldly, "Have this place sealed off. No one is allowed to enter or leave." They can only wait for their next life to get out!

The guard asked in confusion, "But Her Majesty the Empress ordered..."

"If the Empress asks, just say it was my order to have her come to me." Now that the Empress has made the Cold Palace so beautiful and splendid, Ye Susu doesn't need to change her residence. This place is also very suitable for her to rest and recuperate during her pregnancy.

The guard was stunned, meaning that even if the Empress came, they were not allowed to enter.

He didn't dare delay and quickly gathered people to find planks, nails, and other materials to begin sealing off the area.

Hearing the commotion, the people inside naturally came out to investigate, only to be told, "No one is allowed to come out. Stay inside."

Ye Susu felt a chill in her heart after hearing this. What did it mean?