Chapter 89 The Daughter of a Guilty Minister vs. the Disabled Prince 3
Shuang'er had been lingering at the gate of Jinhua Palace, regretting that she could not follow the Fifth Prince.
She saw the Fifth Prince's sedan chair stopped in front of Ji Yunhuan. Ji Yunhuan was dragged over and cried, saying something unknown. The Fifth Prince not only did not punish her, but rewarded her with a small hand warmer.
Shuang'er stood in front of Ji Yunhuan angrily, "Stop right there! You bitch, you've been dragging your feet until now, just to seduce the Fifth Prince, right? Don't you see what you are, dirty and smelly? Even if you come to the Fifth Prince, he won't even bother to pay attention to you."
Ji Yunhuan stood up straight, changing his previous timid appearance, and sneered: "At least the Fifth Prince has me in his eyes, unlike some people who have not received any reward from the Fifth Prince so far."
Shuang'er quickly picked up the hand warmer on the ground and held it in her arms.
The hand warmer is small and exquisite, inlaid with several high-quality rubies. Charcoal fire is burning inside, which is warm to the touch but will not burn the skin.
Shuang'er simply couldn't let it go. Thinking that it was the fifth prince's personal belonging, she couldn't help but blush.
"It's a waste to give such a good thing to a slave like you. Get lost! If I see you seducing the Fifth Prince again, I will scratch your face to stop you from being naughty everywhere!"
Ji Yunhuan did not leave, but approached Shuang'er, stretched out his hand and said: "Give me back my things, including the gold leaf from last time."
Shuang'er hugged the hand warmer tighter. She stared at Ji Yunhuan unwillingly, "You dare to steal my things? Don't forget your identity, a criminal slave...ah..."
Ji Yunhuan was too lazy to talk nonsense with Shuang'er and kicked her down with one kick. She was so strong that Shuang'er rolled on the ground and hit her head on the palace wall. She was in so much pain that she saw stars.
Ji Yunhuan picked up the small hand warmer that had fallen on the ground, searched Shuang'er's body again, and soon found the gold leaf.
She also took advantage of the situation and snatched away Shuang'er's purse containing silver. Afterwards, she arrogantly kicked Shuang'er and said triumphantly:
"The Fifth Prince is going to favor me tonight. I stole your things, what can you do to me? Apart from the one in the East Palace, who else in this palace dares to kill people so blatantly? Even the Imperial Concubine has to follow the palace rules when dealing with palace servants. How dare you, a little palace maid, kill me?"
"After tonight, I will be the Fifth Prince's concubine. Once I enter the Fifth Prince's mansion, I will naturally enjoy wealth and glory, and I will have endless enjoyment. And you, on the other hand, are still a servant. You have to bow to me when you see me, hahahaha..."
Ji Yunhuan waved the trophy in his hand, walked away laughing, with a very arrogant attitude!
Shuang'er was so angry that her eyes felt dizzy and she wished she could tear Ji Yunhuan's face apart.
No! She absolutely cannot sit there and wait for death. If she lets Ji Yunhuan gain the favor of the fifth prince, she will be finished!
Shuang'er got up from the ground in panic, preparing to return to Jinhua Palace to discuss countermeasures with her sister. Even if she couldn't kill Ji Yunhuan, she must not let her climb into the Fifth Prince's bed tonight!
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Ji Yunhuan returned to the slave camp.
Bai Zhi was washing clothes in the yard. When she saw Ji Yunhuan, she just nodded at her without saying much.
Washing clothes in winter is a chore, and the people in the criminal slave camp are responsible for doing this kind of chore. Ji Yunhuan has been delayed for a long time today, and the dirty clothes have piled up into a mountain. I am afraid that it will take a whole day to wash them all.
She had just fetched a bucket of water and was about to soak her clothes in it when she saw Manager Li walk in with a smile on his face.
"How can we let Miss Xiaoyun do such rough work? The Fifth Prince has instructed us to take good care of you. When Miss Xiaoyun becomes successful in the future, don't forget to say a few good words for us in front of the Fifth Prince."
Ji Yun was happy and relaxed. Not only could she rest, she also got a big bucket of hot water and took a comfortable bath. Just as she changed into clean clothes, she heard a commotion coming from outside.
Steward Li called everyone to the courtyard. Ji Yunhuan was standing at the back and saw a large palace maid in bright clothes being escorted in by the crowd.
Die'er is a first-class maid in Jinhua Palace and a favorite of Concubine Wu. She is flattered wherever she goes.
Manager Li cordially invited Die'er to come in and rest, but Die'er frowned in disdain, "If it weren't for the Imperial Concubine's errand, I wouldn't have set foot in a place like this. Let's talk about it here. Let's finish it sooner so I can go back and report to the Imperial Concubine."
Manager Li responded, turned around and said loudly to the slaves, "The Imperial Concubine has ordered that one person be selected from our slave camp to go to the East Palace to serve the deposed crown prince with medicine. This is much more comfortable than you being exposed to the wind and sun outside."
"It's not your turn to do such an easy job on weekdays. Now that the Imperial Concubine has shown mercy, it is your blessing. Is there anyone willing to go?"
Everyone was shrinking back, fearing that Manager Li would point at them.
Although life in the slave camp was hard, at least they could survive. If they went to the Eastern Palace, it was rumored that the deposed crown prince was vicious and cruel, and had tortured and killed several palace maids. They did not want to go and die.
Ji Yunhuan did not take the initiative to step forward. If she acted too actively, it would arouse Shuang'er's suspicion. If she did not step forward, this matter would eventually fall on her.
As expected, Shuang'er jumped out impatiently, pointed at Ji Yunhuan and said loudly: "I think you are smart and clever, and you are just right for serving the deposed prince in the East Palace. You are the one."
Manager Li was a little embarrassed, but it was not easy to bring up the fact that the Fifth Prince had taken a liking to Xiaoyun, so he could only remind him tactfully:
"Xiao Yun is indeed smart. She just received a reward from the Fifth Prince. If she is sent to the East Palace, it may not be appropriate. Why not change her to..."
Wherever Manager Li looked, everyone lowered their heads, except Bai Zhi.
"Why not let me go? Xiaoyun is young and has never served a master before. I am a palace maid and I am sure I can serve Your Highness well."
Manager Li breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Since Baizhi is willing, let Baizhi go."
Shuang'er didn't expect that someone was willing to go to the Eastern Palace in place of Ji Yunhuan. She tugged at Die'er's clothes, her face full of anxiety.
Die'er patted Shuang'er's hand, signaling her sister to relax.
She came here today for her sister's future. No matter what, Ji Yunhuan must go to the East Palace. Without Ji Yunhuan, the Fifth Prince can see Shuang'er.
Die'er looked at Manager Li coldly, "The Imperial Concubine ordered me to choose someone, when will it be your turn to make the decision?"
"She is just a criminal slave. She has to go wherever the Empress tells her to go. Do you want to disobey the Imperial Concubine's order?"
Manager Li was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Could it be that the Imperial Concubine already knew that the Fifth Prince had taken a fancy to Xiao Yun? The Imperial Concubine did not want a criminal slave to defile the Fifth Prince's body, so she sent the head maid to deal with the matter.
"How dare I disobey the Majesty's order? In this case, let Xiaoyun serve in the East Palace."
Die'er snorted coldly, "You're smart. This matter shouldn't be made public. Just send it over quietly."
Manager Li bowed and nodded as he sent Die'er away, and immediately sent someone to escort Ji Yunhuan to the East Palace, fearing that Ji Yunhuan would run away.
There were guards with swords at the entrance of the East Palace. When they saw someone coming to serve the deposed prince, they opened the door a little and pushed Ji Yunhuan in roughly.
The heavy door creaked shut.
Although it was a sunny day, the East Palace was gloomy and cold.
The yard was in a mess, with dead branches and leaves piled together, and there was no place to step. Ji Yunhuan finally reached the door of the main hall. Just as he was about to push the door open, he heard the sound of something being smashed from inside.
"I don't need anyone to serve me. If you don't want to die, get out of here!"
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