Chapter 95 I Want to Complain

After hearing Consort Yu's words, Princess Kang, after bringing Qiu Heng and Princess Jiayi back to their residence, instructed Qiu Heng to remember to visit Qiu Meiren every day.

"You should take the Imperial Concubine's words to heart, lest people say you are being unreasonable."

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Seeing that Qiu Heng didn't say anything extra, Princess Kang smiled.

It's good to spend time with Qiu Meiren every day, so as to save myself from spending too much time with Yun'er.

Although she had adopted Qiu Heng as her goddaughter, Princess Consort Kang had not completely let her guard down. As someone with experience, she knew all too well the uncontrollable feelings between young men and women, and how trouble it would be if something were to happen between them.

The journey had been exhausting, and the palace fell into a deep sleep that night. The next morning, the men gathered in the square in front of the palace for the autumn hunt, while the women began their social interactions.

After having breakfast, Qiu Heng went to Qiu Meiren's place.

"My lady, Miss Qiu Liu has arrived." Zheng Yu led Qiu Heng in and reported to the beauty Qiu.

Qiu Meiren put down the fresh fruit she was playing with and looked at the graceful young girl.

They may look alike, but their inner selves are worlds apart.

"Sixth Sister, you've arrived so early." Qiu Meiren waved her hand. "Have a seat."

Qiu Heng walked over and sat down.

Qiu Meiren glanced at her and smiled, "Sixth Sister is still young, showing no signs of fatigue from the journey. Unlike me, my head is still foggy."

"Then my sister will come later tomorrow."

"Sixth Sister is quite obedient," Qiu Meiren said meaningfully.

Qiu Heng looked up and met Qiu Meiren's eyes, then asked directly, "Sister, are you saying I should listen to the Imperial Concubine?"

Zheng Yu, standing to the side, was stunned.

Was Qiu Liu too direct in her speech?

"Yes, Sixth Sister listens to the Imperial Concubine quite well." Qiu Meiren was taken aback by Qiu Heng's bluntness and paused for a moment before replying.

"The Imperial Concubine is the most favored concubine in the harem. I dare not disobey her wishes, and I am doing this for the sake of my elder sister," Qiu Heng said calmly.

She was getting impatient with Qiu Meiren's lukewarm tone.

Ultimately, what she wanted to get close to was Emperor Jingping and Consort Yu, not Lady Qiu.

Zheng Yu was even more shocked, stealing a glance at Qiu Heng in disbelief.

The girl, who bore a slight resemblance to Qiu Meiren, remained calm, showing no sign of the unease that she had spoken abruptly.

"This girl is really brave!" Zheng Yu shook his head secretly, feeling worried for Qiu Heng.

"Thinking of me?" Qiu Meiren sensed Qiu Heng's displeasure and felt angry. "Sixth Sister is still young and should be playing freely. She shouldn't worry too much about others."

Doesn't this girl know that Consort Yu harbors malicious intentions and wants to see her make a fool of herself?

Or was it that she harbored the intention of marrying into a wealthy and powerful family from the beginning?

Hearing Qiu Meiren's sarcasm, Qiu Heng remained calm: "But my sister is no stranger."

"You—" These words touched Qiu Meiren's heart, making her momentarily speechless.

“I know what you’re worried about, sister,” Qiu Heng said frankly, meeting Qiu Meiren’s gaze. “But that won’t happen.”

Qiu Meiren raised her eyebrows: "What makes Sixth Sister so confident?"

"When difficulties arise, there's always a way. As the old saying goes, when soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it."

Qiu Meiren laughed angrily: "What if there's no other way? Do you know this is the royal family?"

She couldn't even resist her grandfather back then, let alone in the palace.

"If there's really no other way, then just accept it calmly. It's better than worrying about it before it even happens and making yourself sick."

Hearing the nonchalant tone and seeing the fearless demeanor of the girl who spoke those words, Qiu Meiren suddenly became suspicious.

Is this girl ignorant and fearless, or is she just getting old?

"Sister," Qiu Heng called out, pulling Qiu Meiren back to reality.

Qiu Meiren looked at her silently.

"I know Consort Yu doesn't like me. I only listen to her because I know what's good for me. Sister, you don't need to think about it too much."

These words were like a thunderbolt, shocking Zheng Yu so much that her legs went weak, and she hurriedly looked around.

Fortunately, besides him, there were only two close palace maids, both of whom were his own people.

This Qiu Liu girl really doesn't hold back when she says something shocking!

Qiu Meiren hadn't expected Qiu Heng to be so outspoken. She opened her mouth and squeezed out a sentence: "It's good that you understand."

Of course she knew that the Imperial Concubine's words could not be ignored, but since she had no intention of currying favor with the emperor and knew that she could not avoid dealing with the palace during the autumn hunt, why did she have to come and join in the fun?

Qiu Meiren couldn't convince herself that her younger sister had no ulterior motives, but seeing her clear eyes and straightforward manner, she didn't seem to be faking it.

"Come for a walk with me." Qiu Meiren felt a little depressed and stood up.

As soon as we stepped out of the palace gate, we could faintly hear the sounds of drums and horns.

Qiu Meiren glanced in that direction: "The hunt should be starting by now. I heard that the noble ladies also have a competition. Will Sixth Sister participate?"

Qiu Heng shook her head: "No, I've only ever ridden a donkey."

A laugh rang out.

Wu Zhaoyi stopped and looked at the two sisters with a half-smile.

"Greetings, Consort Wu." Lady Qiu gave a curt bow.

She had not offended Consort Wu, but for some reason she had incurred the other's displeasure and was always causing her trouble.

Now, due to the difference in rank, one cannot be impolite, but at least one no longer has to be at the mercy of others as when one was out of favor.

Wu Zhaoyi glanced at Qiu Meiren and said, "Qiu Meiren is so lucky. We are all lonely, but you have your sister by your side."

Qiu Meiren said calmly, "Thanks to the Imperial Concubine."

Consort Wu chuckled: "The Imperial Concubine is a person of great honor and nobility. Such a heavy blessing is not easy to accept, and may even lead to her own downfall."

Qiu Heng, who had remained silent, turned and left.

Qiu Meiren was taken aback: "Where did Sixth Sister go?"

Qiu Heng didn't turn her head: "I'll go ask the Imperial Concubine. Is it true that listening to her will bring bad luck?"

Consort Wu panicked upon hearing this: "Stop right there!"

What nonsense is this little bitch spouting?

Qiu Heng didn't turn her head back and walked faster and faster.

Consort Wu panicked and chased after her, shouting, "Stop her!"

The palace servants following Consort Wu rushed off in pursuit, leaving Consort Qiu speechless.

"Beauty—" Zheng Yu didn't know whether to chase or not, so he hurriedly called out to Qiu Meiren.

Qiu Meiren suddenly snapped out of her daze and hurriedly chased after him, lifting the hem of her skirt.

"Your Highness, Your Highness—" Qiu Heng ran as fast as she could and ran into Consort Yu walking out.

Consort Yu was shocked to see Qiu Heng running ahead, followed by a string of people: "What happened?"

"Your Highness, I have a complaint! Consort Wu has been gossiping about you behind your back!" Qiu Heng shouted at the top of her lungs after being stopped by Consort Yu's palace servants.

Consort Wu, who was still some distance away from Qiu Heng, stumbled and almost fell to the ground, shocked, angry and incredulous.

When a normal person finds something wrong with what someone said, they would usually threaten them to gain the upper hand. Why would someone go straight to complain without even discussing it with them?

"Complain?" Upon hearing this, Consort Yu waved her hand, signaling the palace servants to release Qiu Heng from their obstruction.

"Tell me, what did Consort Wu say about me?"

Qiuheng gently tugged at her sleeves, which had billowed up from running, and said indignantly, "My sister said that thanks to you, we sisters have the opportunity to reunite, but Consort Zhao said that listening to you will bring bad luck..."

Consort Yu looked at Consort Wu, who was approaching, with a blank expression.