Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Slap! A crisp sound rang out and the First Madam’s cheeks swelled.
It was one thing to scold her, but to scold her mother as well, she deserved to be slapped. This slap was still considered merciful.
“How- how dare you hit me? You’re a bastard who has no respect for your elders…” First Madam covered her face with her hands and couldn’t believe her eyes. Anger rose in her eyes, but she didn’t dare to curse anymore.
The empress was also slightly shocked, and her expression instantly darkened. She originally thought that this girl was easy to deal with, but unexpectedly…
However, she was not stupid enough to have a direct confrontation with Meng Fuying at this time, so she only watched coldly.
“Elder? Hmph, I only respect those who are worthy of my respect. You…” Meng Fuying coldly glanced at her, her lips curling into a sneer. Then, she continued, “Are not worthy.”
“You, you…” First Madam was so angry that her face went pale and her whole body was trembling. “Don’t think that just because the empress dowager dotes on you, you are lawless. How dare you hit me? What right do you have? You are just that b*tch’s daughter.”
First Madam was clearly exasperated. She didn’t care what she said and only wanted instant comfort from venting.
Meng Fuying’s eyes suddenly stared at her. Within the coldness, there was a lingering killing intent. “If you dare to say another word, do you believe that I will tear your mouth apart?”
What right did she have? Hmph, if she wanted to fight, why did she need to have a right to do that? So what if the Empress was here?
Lady Wang was stunned. Her body trembled involuntarily and her mouth opened wide, but she didn’t dare to utter another word. The fear in her eyes as she looked at Meng Fuying was even more obvious.
Not many people would be unfazed by that murderous gaze.
Even the empress couldn’t help but tremble. Her expression became extremely ugly. Her lips moved a few times, but she didn’t say anything.
Seeing the First Madam’s expression, Meng Fuying’s lips curled into a sneer again. They were all bullies.
She felt a little better after seeing First Madam and the empress.
She ignored them and left alone.
However, she did not realize that not too far away, a pair of eyes watched her leave with a hint of worry and indulgence.
After Meng Fuying left, the empress suddenly said fiercely, “Didn’t you drug her? How did she suddenly recover?”
First Madam was taken aback. “I heard she hit her head at the Bai Residence, and after that she recovered. I’m really not sure what happened.”
The empress’s eyes suddenly darkened, and there was a hint of ruthlessness hidden in the depths of her eyes. Her lips moved slightly, and once again, she said coldly, “Since it was out of the blue, then no matter how foolish she suddenly becomes again, I believe it won’t arouse suspicion. I’ll drug her again and turn her into a fool.”
She definitely could not let that girl marry Xuanyuan Ye and become a consort.
“But Qing Zhu is with her every day. We can’t do anything to her,” First Madam said with a hint of ruthlessness in her eyes.
“How useless. You can’t even handle such a small matter.” The empress glared at her and shouted angrily. After thinking for a moment, she said in a low voice, “Bring me the medicine. I don’t believe that I can’t control that girl.”
In the dark, her cold eyes were filled with a bloodthirsty killing intent. The empress, who was standing under the sunlight, shivered and looked around subconsciously. She only left hurriedly when she did not see anyone.
The next day, early in the morning, someone from the palace came to tell her that the Empress had invited her into the palace.
Meng Fuying frowned slightly. For the empress to let her enter the palace at this time, there was definitely nothing good.
How could she not understand the empress’s thoughts?
Since the empress had specially sent someone to invite her, she naturally couldn’t not go. She wanted to see what tricks that woman wanted to play.
No matter what tricks she played, she would accompany her to the end, hehe.
After Meng Ruxue woke up yesterday, she had locked herself in her room. She did not eat or drink, nor did she see anyone. Others could hear the sounds of things falling and being thrown around in her room.
Meng Ruxue’s dream had already been ruined. After what happened yesterday, no one would marry her, let alone Xuanyuan Ye. Even if she settled for an ordinary young master from a wealthy family, no one would marry her.
She had finally suffered the consequences of her own actions. She had committed a sin and could not live anymore.
Meng Fuying followed the young eunuch directly to Phoenix Palace. Qing Zhu naturally followed by her side.
As soon as they entered Phoenix Palace, Meng Fuying had yet to bow when the empress walked over with a smile on her face. She held Meng Fuying’s hand and gently said, “You’re here. Come, come in and sit.”
That amiable and affectionate face left Meng Fuying slightly stunned. The corner of her lips subconsciously twitched. Wasn’t this woman too good at acting?
Because of what happened yesterday, the empress probably hated her to the core now. It was not easy for her to pretend to like her so much.
She felt disgusted for her.
Qing Zhu’s lips twitched.
“Why did the Empress send me here?” Meng Fuying tried her best to ignore her disgusting smile and asked in a low voice.
She really could not understand why the empress had called her here today.
To please her? To make her listen to her obediently and become her chess piece?
“The emperor has already issued a decree for you and the Seventh Prince to get married. I’ve already instructed people to choose a good day. From now on, we’re family. In the future, you don’t have to be too restrained when you come to me. If you want anything, just tell me. As long as I have it, I won’t forget about you.” The smile on the empress’s face grew wider and her voice became more cordial.
However, when she looked at the expensive items in her own room, there was a hint of pride in her eyes.
Ha, she hadn’t even married yet, and she was already considered part of the family? Bribing her with material goods? Hmph, what a joke.
Her eyes swept across the room. The entire room was filled with extremely valuable decorations. At a glance, it was really dazzling.
Vanity. In this palace, if one couldn’t obtain the emperor’s favor, they could only use these worldly possessions to satisfy their own vanity.
The empress had been in the palace for so many years. In the end, she would only be able to guard these things and keep her room to herself.
She really felt sorry for this woman.
Qing Zhu frowned slightly. The empress was indeed a fence-sitter. She was so easily swayed by the wind and wanted to bribe her master so quickly.
However, Master was not someone she could ‘buy over’ just like that.
“Thank you, Empress.” Meng Fuying smiled and replied politely. The Empress’s eyes once again flashed with a hint of smugness. However, Meng Fuying’s next words caused the smile on her face to freeze slightly..