Soon, Jiang Chengli brought back another piece of news.
Xing Xiaoya suddenly experienced abdominal pain and started bleeding. After the imperial physician examined her, he discovered that someone had laced her food with saffron. Fortunately, she had a poor appetite and only ate a few bites, which saved her unborn child.
When the emperor learned of this, he was furious and ordered a thorough investigation, which led to Consort Yue being implicated.
Consort Yue offered various explanations, and faced with two favored concubines at the same time, the Emperor suddenly became hesitant. However, not long after, Consort Yue's personal maidservant jumped out to accuse Consort Yue of being wicked and that it was Consort Yue who had done this, unable to tolerate the birth of Consort Ming's unborn child.
After saying these words, the head palace maid committed suicide by striking her head against a pillar.
With witnesses and physical evidence present, and Xing Xiaoya crying pitifully beside him, the emperor ultimately punished Consort Yue severely, stripping her of her title and banishing her to the Cold Palace to keep Consort Chen company.
[Hehehe, as expected of the universally adored heroine blessed with immense fortune, even with Yue Fei's formidable methods, she still lost.]
The system, which had been dormant for many days, heard this good news shortly after waking up and immediately burst into a happy smile.
[Wow, host, you seem to be in a great mood lately, with plenty of energy reserves. Want some melon seeds?] After it finished showing off, it asked Xu Wanying.
What's the juicy gossip about?
"I'll come and take a look." The system cooperated well, remaining silent for a moment, clearly going to check what juicy gossip was happening in Wangjing.
[I've got it! Su Qinyue has been banished to the Cold Palace, and Xiaoya secretly went to visit her. Are you interested in this gossip?]
Xu Wanying and Jiang Chengli exchanged a glance, then looked away immediately. Although it was only a brief look, they both understood each other's meaning.
"Eat!" she replied affirmatively.
Since instigating Xing Xiaoya and Yue Fei to clash, the Jiang family has gone from being the victims who could be implicated at any time to being spectators.
Of course, this kind of melon is something to eat.
[Host, we currently have sufficient energy. Do you want the system to relay your message, or do you want the visuals to be displayed directly to you?]
Xu Wanying was surprised; she hadn't expected it to have this function.
You've leveled up?
[This is all thanks to the host! What incredible thing happened when the system went offline? Why are you in such a good mood and have so much energy?] The system became curious as well.
The main issue is that when Xu Wanying learned that she was going to die sooner or later, she completely gave up and couldn't muster any enthusiasm.
But looking at her now, she suddenly seems more sunny, positive, and full of energy.
Xu Wanying coughed lightly: "Of course, with Consort Yue protecting me, this disaster won't befall me at all, which is why I'm happy."
She didn't hide anything, but her words were embellished.
"Let's show the footage," she said.
She preferred watching TV to listening to a story, since the system's expressive capabilities weren't very strong.
Soon, a desolate palace came into view, and Xing Xiaoya, who was heavily pregnant, also appeared in sight. She did not bring many palace servants with her, only two maids and a eunuch, and seemed to be traveling light.
"Bringing so few people, aren't you afraid of being assassinated?" Xu Wanying couldn't help but complain.
"Host, don't be fooled by the fact that there are only three palace servants. Each one of them is a peerless expert, and there won't be any mistakes. Moreover, these people are all captivated by Xiaoya's personal charm and are utterly loyal to her," the system immediately explained.
Clearly, Xing Xiaoya's leading lady aura continues.
Xing Xiaoya walked into a secluded palace. Even in the Cold Palace, this was an extremely poor location. It was daytime, but there wasn't a single window in the room, and not a ray of light.
Only by lighting candles could one barely see clearly.
However, Su Qinyue is currently out of favor, and even the candles are of very poor quality, filling the room with an unpleasant smell that directly drove Xing Xiaoya out.
The palace servants immediately replaced the candles and placed fruits on the table, letting the fresh, natural fragrance dispel the unpleasant smell.
After a short while, Xing Xiaoya came in again.
Su Qinyue leaned back in her chair, looking utterly dejected. When Xing Xiaoya entered, she didn't even lift her head, as if she had lost interest in everything happening around her.
"It's only been a few days, and the once high and mighty Consort Yue has become so dejected." Xing Xiaoya sat in her chair and spoke casually, with the air of a victor.
Su Qinyue turned around, her face showing no anger, but rather coldness and numbness.
"If that's the case, what is the high and mighty Consort Ming doing here at this moment?"
"Of course I'm here to see you make a fool of yourself," Xing Xiaoya sneered, clearly indicating that the enmity between the two ran deep.
Su Qinyue scoffed and didn't reply.
Xing Xiaoya wasn't about to let it go, continuing, "Actually, I have no interest in the power struggles of the harem. What kind of skill is it to fight with women? The real skill is making a man unable to leave you. I originally had no intention of entering the palace; I only wanted to—"
She paused here, swallowing the words "Third Prince," as her current status was no longer suitable to be mentioned.
"What I ask for is a lifelong, monogamous relationship. If you hadn't falsely accused me of giving you abortion pills, I would have already achieved my wish and wouldn't be here competing with so many women, becoming the kind of person I hate the most!"
As Xing Xiaoya spoke, her tone suddenly rose. Even though she was now the victor, she couldn't help but get emotional when she talked about the past, filled with a deep sense of resentment.
"You're the one who ruined me, so naturally I'll take my revenge. Today you're also implicated in the crime of murdering the imperial offspring and have been banished to the Cold Palace. Unfortunately, you won't have my good fortune, and I won't let the Emperor see you. You'll just stay here in the Cold Palace, depressed and lonely, and die a lonely old age!"
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