Chapter 87: Declaring War Both Saw Killing Intent in Each Other's Eyes

Shen Xingwan took Wei Liyue and Feiyun all the way to Changchun Palace in a low-key manner. The road to the palace was silent, with occasional breeze blowing by, blowing up the fallen magnolia petals.

In the fleeting glimpse, the palace walls are deep, eerie and towering, like a cold cage, imprisoning all the freedom of the women in the deep palace.

When the palace servants waiting outside the palace gate saw that it was Shen Xingwan who had arrived, they hurriedly and respectfully informed her and then welcomed her into the bedroom of Concubine De in Changchun Palace.

Shen Xingwan walked calmly, raised his eyes slightly, and glanced around calmly.

Sure enough, the spy that the Empress Dowager had placed beside Concubine De was always standing respectfully by the side, with a look of inquiry in her eyes.

She understood what was going on in her heart, but showed no sign of it on her face. She just smiled gently.

"I heard that Her Majesty Defei has been tired and having trouble sleeping recently, so I specially found some calming incense and brought it here. I hope to do my best to help Her Majesty."

The palace maids exchanged glances, and one of them frowned slightly.

Shen Xingwan noticed their hesitation, smiled calmly, raised her hand, took out an exquisite little sachet, and handed it to the palace maid in the front.

"These spices are extremely precious and rare, but I also know that what Madam Defei uses must be safe and appropriate. I don't know if there are any spices that are incompatible with Madam Defei. Why don't you take them to the imperial physician for examination first? If there is anything wrong, please advise."

As she spoke, her eyes darkened slightly, but there was still a faint smile on her lips.

The palace maid's expression changed slightly, and she obviously didn't dare to make a decision on her own.

"Then listen to Princess Shen."

A female voice sounded from behind the screen in the bedroom, and Concubine De said slowly: "Princess Shen has such a kind intention. You can send it to the Imperial Hospital for verification. If there is no conflict, burn this calming incense today and leave."

"Yes." The little maid hesitated for a moment, then bowed respectfully and said, "Your Highness Princess is very thoughtful. In that case, we will go and take a look."

Although the others had doubts, they had no choice but to leave with him.

Seeing them walk away, Shen Xingwan turned around, looked into the hall, and called softly, "Madam."

The bedroom was silent for a moment, and then a figure slowly walked out from behind the screen.

Concubine De was wearing a plain palace dress without any fancy ornaments, and her hair was tied up with only a plain hairpin. Although her face was still beautiful and dignified, she looked a little haggard.

"You deliberately want to send them away, but do you have anything to say to me..."

Defei's eyes fell on behind Shen Xingwan. She was suddenly shocked and her body swayed slightly, as if she couldn't believe her eyes.

Princess Guang'an also raised her head, and the moment their eyes met, Concubine De's pupils suddenly shrank, her lips trembled slightly, and ecstasy suddenly surged in her eyes.

"Liyue..."

She murmured softly, her voice trembling.

Wei Liyue's nose felt sore, and tears instantly rolled down. She couldn't hold back any longer and took a step forward, choking with sobs as she called out, "Mother!"

Concubine De choked up, quickly stepped forward and hugged Wei Liyue tightly in her arms, tears instantly overflowed from her eyes and rolled down.

"My moon...my child..."

She stroked Wei Liyue's hair with trembling fingertips, stroking it gently over and over again as if to confirm whether she really existed.

"My moon is finally back... I look forward to you day and night, and I look for you in my dreams every night..."

Wei Liyue lay in her arms, her shoulders trembling constantly, and her tears wet Defei's clothes.

"Mother...I am sorry that I am unfilial and have caused you to worry..."

Concubine De shook her head, tears dripping into Wei Liyue's hair, "My dear child, your safe return is the manifestation of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas..."

In the hall, smoke rose from the incense burner. The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried, pouring out their longing and sorrow over the past few days.

Shen Xingwan stood quietly aside, watching the mother and daughter hugging and crying after a long separation. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart, and finally spoke softly: "Your Majesty, Princess, it is a blessing to meet you again, but now there are many eyes and ears in the palace, and Your Majesty's situation is not stable..."

De Fei was slightly startled, raised her sleeve to gently wipe away her tears, and held Wei Liyue's hand, still reluctant to let go, murmuring: "Yes, Xing Wan is right..."

She looked at her daughter with tears in her eyes, "Mother couldn't help herself at the moment and forgot that the situation is tense now. We must not lose our composure and cause trouble."

She looked up at Shen Xingwan again, full of gratitude.

"Princess Shen, if you hadn't saved Liyue for me, we would have never met again in this life."

"I really don't know how to repay this kindness..."

Shen Xingwan pursed her lips and smiled, looking tenderly at Concubine De and her daughter.

"My queen, Princess Liyue is my best friend, and you have always taken good care of me. If she is in trouble, I will do my best to help her."

Upon hearing this, Defei's tears welled up in her eyes again. She held Shen Xingwan's hand tightly and did not let go for a long time, her eyes full of emotion.

Wei Liyue also held Shen Xingwan's hand tightly, tears flashing in her eyes, and said softly: "Xingwan, thank you..."

Shen Xingwan smiled, gently held her hand, and said nothing more.

It was spring outside the palace, a breeze blew through the courtyard, the magnolia flowers swayed gently, and a subtle fragrance floated in the air.

The reunion of mother and daughter should have been warm and affectionate, but before Defei and her daughter had talked for long, there was a sudden noise outside the palace.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty Zhang, you can't..."

"How dare you! It's not your turn to stop me!"

As the palace servants dissuaded him in panic, a gorgeous figure forced his way into the palace.

Concubine Zhang was wearing an apricot-colored palace dress with phoenix patterns embroidered in gold thread on the cuffs. She walked briskly but with an imposing aura. She lifted the pearl curtain and strode in without waiting for the palace servants to notify her.

Her expression was wanton and flamboyant, yet also hinted at a hint of provocation.

Two palace maids followed behind her, one of whom was the little palace maid carrying a food box that Shen Xingwan and his companions met on the palace road!

Wei Liyue's heart trembled, her back suddenly stiffened, her fingertips suddenly tightened, and she almost lost her composure.

She quickly lowered her head and tried her best to control herself and not let her emotions show at all, but her heartbeat couldn't help but become disordered.

She didn't expect to be targeted so soon.

Defei's eyes suddenly darkened and her expression became a little colder.

How could Concubine Zhang be so rude as to trespass into Changchun Palace without notifying anyone?

She took a deep breath and shouted sharply: "Zhangpin, you are so brave!"

"I have never summoned you, yet you dared to trespass into Changchun Palace without permission. You have no regard for the superiors or the inferiors. Do you really think there are no rules in the palace?"

However, Zhang Pin did not restrain herself after her reprimand. Instead, she smiled fearlessly.

Her red lips curved into an ambiguous smile, and she said quietly, "Sister, why are you so angry? I have just been released from my confinement, so I should come and pay my respects to you, who is in charge of the six palaces."

"I am only following the palace rules, why is my sister speaking so harshly? Could it be that... you don't want to see me?"

As she spoke, she sighed, raised her eyes and looked around the hall. Her eyes finally fell on Shen Xingwan and she snorted softly.

“Besides, since my sister can see Princess Shen, why doesn’t she want to see me?”

"It's really hurtful to be so partial to one and to the other."

Defei looked at her coldly, her fingertips tightened secretly, and the disgust on her face was not concealed at all.

Of course she knew Concubine Zhang's temper.

She was obviously looking for trouble on purpose, but she pretended to be wronged. If you were not careful, she would catch your flaw and bite you back fiercely.

"I have been feeling unwell recently and have difficulty sleeping. Princess Shen specially found some calming incense and sent it to me to relieve my worries." Concubine De said in a deep voice, and her words had already ordered her to leave.

"Since Concubine Zhang has already paid her respects, please go back. I need to rest."

However, Zhang Concubine refused to give up easily. Instead, she sat down leisurely.

“What a coincidence. I’ve also had a very bad sleep these past few days. Why don’t I try the calming fragrance that Princess Shen brought?”

As soon as she said this, alarm bells immediately rang in Shen Xingwan's heart.

She originally wanted to use the name of "sending incense" to divert the empress dowager's eyes and ears, but she didn't expect that Concubine Zhang would seize this excuse and hold her captive.

Before she could come up with a plan, Zhangpin suddenly pointed at Wei Liyue behind Shen Xingwan, with a hint of coldness on her lips, and said nonchalantly, "You, bring that incense over here for me to see."

Wei Liyue's body trembled and her breathing became rapid.

Her fingertips were slightly curled, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on the palms of her hands hidden in her sleeves.

Defei's face suddenly darkened.

Zhang Concubine's words seemed to be spoken casually, but it was obvious that she was deliberately testing Wei Liyue's identity.

Shen Xingwan's eyelashes drooped slightly, his mind racing.

She slowly raised her head, met Zhang Concubine's gaze without fear, and said calmly: "Madam Zhang Concubine has such a refined taste, I should have presented it to you immediately, but unfortunately..."

Zhang Concubine frowned, "What a pity?"

Shen Xingwan sneered, "It's a pity that this box of calming incense is probably currently on display in the Queen Mother's palace, where she is personally inspecting it. If Concubine Zhang is interested, she can go to the Queen Mother's palace to take a look."

As soon as these words were spoken, Concubine De suddenly opened her eyes wide and looked at Shen Xingwan in surprise.

This was obviously an open secret. Shen Xingwan's move was essentially telling Zhang Concubine that he knew what she wanted to do.

Concubine Zhang narrowed her eyes slightly, and after a moment, she actually laughed softly. She looked at Wei Liyue meaningfully, and without saying anything more, she stood up and left.

Before Zhang Concubine took a few steps, Shen Xingwan suddenly spoke: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is seriously injured..."

Zhang Pin suddenly stopped in her tracks, turned back abruptly, and glared fiercely at Shen Xingwan.

Shen Xingwan straightened his back, looked at her straight in the eyes, and said calmly, "It is so painful to have a heart that loves one's children. If you have time, you might as well pay more attention to your own children. As for other people's children... it is better to worry less."

"you!"

Zhang Concubine suddenly became furious, her chest heaving violently, and murderous intent suddenly appeared in her eyes.

Shen Xingwan stood proudly, not backing down or giving in, her lips tightly pursed as she looked at her.

Zhang Concubine sneered and nodded, "You, good job."

After saying this, she flicked her wide sleeves, turned around and strode out of the bedroom. The two little palace maids following her hurriedly followed her footsteps and hurried out.

When her figure disappeared outside the palace gate, Wei Liyue breathed a sigh of relief, almost unable to stand, and her whole body was shaking.

Shen Xingwan and Defei looked at each other and saw murderous intent in each other's eyes.