Chapter Nine: The Legend of Zhen Huan - Fang Jiachunyi 9
Chuxiu Palace —
"I knew this wouldn't end like this. Consort Wan doesn't seem like the type to suffer a loss."
As soon as the rumors of the haunting spread, Consort Xin guessed that it was Consort Wan who was behind it.
In reality, anyone with a brain in the palace could tell.
Fang Jiachun feigned ignorance and asked, "Are you playing tricks? Does Consort Wan have such audacity?"
"If this gets out of the palace by accident, who knows what people will say about it? When Chun'er was at home, I heard her father say that there were rumors among the people that the emperor's ascension to the throne was illegitimate."
"Shh, you can't say that. If word gets out and the Emperor finds out, even Lord Fang Jia won't be able to protect you."
Consort Xin was so frightened that she quickly looked around. Fortunately, only Siqin and Zhishu were there.
“I know my limits. My father often reminds me at home, and I trust Sister Xin. That’s why I spoke without thinking.”
Most importantly, Consort Xin wouldn't dare say this to the Emperor, and even if she did, there would be no witnesses.
Even if you feel at ease, you can't say it. What if you get used to letting something slip in front of the Emperor?
While I am touched by Jia Chunyi's trust, I should also give her some advice.
Consort Xin now feels like she's raising two children, Shuhe and Fang Jiachunyi, and she feels like she's aged a few years.
"Okay, Sister Xin~" Fang Jiachun said, drawing out her words with a hint of coquetry in her tone.
Consort Xin smiled and brought the topic back to the main point: "The Empress will not let the matter of the ghosts leave the palace. If it does, the Empress will be the first to be implicated."
"After all, if word gets out, it will be the Empress's dereliction of duty. Consort Wan probably knew this, which is why she dared to do this."
"She's just blinded by the Emperor's favor, isn't she? Is Consort Wan really that confident that the Emperor won't punish her?"
Fang Jiachun shook her head, indicating that she did not understand. Whether or not the news spread was one thing, but pretending to be a ghost in the palace was a big deal.
At best, one would be demoted; at worst, one would be put to death. Even if there were legitimate reasons, trying to catch the person who harmed one is going too far.
This Pure Yuan Aura is really powerful; it makes her want to try it out herself.
Of course, it's just a thought.
"Who knows? The Empress didn't stop it, did she?" Consort Xin also expressed her incomprehension.
"Sigh, since entering the palace, the infighting has become even more intense. It was much more peaceful when we were in the mansion."
She had only been in the palace for a little over a year, but it felt like a much longer time.
As Consort Wan had hoped, the act of pretending to be a ghost gave Consort Li leverage, causing Consort Li to go mad with fright and be banished to the Cold Palace.
Although Consort Hua reacted quickly and failed to implicate her, Consort Li was Consort Hua's person, so the Emperor took the opportunity to neglect Consort Hua.
Although Consort Ru did not serve the emperor in bed, she was still a consort at heart.
It was also because Princess Shuhe and Consort Xin occasionally mentioned Fang Jiachunyi in front of the Emperor.
The Emperor naturally included her among the concubines accompanying him.
Of course, it's impossible not to include that, as she also has a father who occasionally appears before the Emperor.
Upon arriving at the Yuanmingyuan, Fang Jiachunyi and Consort Xin were placed in Hanyue Tower.
Hanyue Tower is built by the water, and it is quite cool in this hot summer.
It also makes it convenient for them to go boating on the lake and pick lotus leaves and pods, and they can eat lotus seed soup and lotus seed cake until they are tired of them.
Zhi Shu also prepared a medicinal lotus leaf porridge to relieve the summer heat.
The happiest thing was that at the Yuanmingyuan, one only needed to pay respects to the Empress on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month.
Not having to get up early is truly a blessing.
To make it easier for the princess to take care of herself, Princess Shuhe lived with Consort Xin.
Consort Xin was overjoyed and exclaimed that she wished she could live in the Yuanmingyuan forever.
Of course, they all knew that was impossible.
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