“Chunxi doesn’t look quite right. Consort De asked both of us to come. What if Consort De tries to get rid of Chunxi’s child and frame me? So you should also be careful in a little while. We must not get too close to Chunxi.”
It wasn't that Li Tiao was overthinking things; it was just her experience from reading so many novels about female supporting characters scheming against the female lead in big-budget CEO stories and ancient palace intrigue novels before she transmigrated.
Then Hongye, a native of the ancients, also felt that Li Tiao's words made sense. She nodded solemnly and said, "Master, this servant understands."
Afterwards, Li Tiao and Hongye entered Yonghe Palace together, avoiding contact with Chunxi.
After paying her respects to Consort De, Consort De subtly and intentionally tried to reconcile Li Tiao and Chunxi, even having Chunxi serve tea to Li Tiao.
She said that Li Tiao and Chunxi were both her daughters-in-law, and her greatest wish was for them to get along harmoniously.
Beneath her amiable exterior, Li Tiao felt a chill run down her spine.
Compared to Li Tiao's lack of cooperation, Chunxi seemed to accept Consort De's words and intended to serve Li Tiao tea as an apology.
Seeing that the palace maids had brought up all the utensils for serving tea, Li Tiao knew that she could no longer hide this matter.
She said, "Your Majesty, Chunxi doesn't look well. Should we call the imperial physician to take a look? There's no rush for the tea ceremony; we can wait until Chunxi recovers..."
Before Li Tiao could finish speaking, blood was gushing down from the hem of Chunxi's clothes. Even so, Chunxi's mouth didn't stop. She said a sentence in a weak voice, which made Li Tiao feel the urgency and danger of the knife coming down on the back of her neck.
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