Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 1401: Zhuang Yumian's Retribution (186 million reward points plus additional content)

"You've been running around for quite some time today, go down and rest first."

The eldest princess then stopped talking and looked at Concubine Zhuang's slightly pale face.

Although she felt that her mother seemed particularly tired today, she did not think much of it and still bowed happily: "Yes, Yun'er will take your leave."

"Rest well, mother. When Queen Chun comes out, Yun'er will come and invite you to go greet her together!"

After saying this, the eldest princess turned around and left the inner hall with brisk steps. The sound of her humming a little tune could be faintly heard from outside the door.

Until her footsteps completely disappeared in the corridor, the heavy curtains in the inner hall fell, blocking out all sounds from the outside world.

"Bang!"

A not-so-loud sound suddenly broke the silence.

Concubine Zhuang used all her strength to throw the Buddhist beads that she never let go of onto the smooth gold brick floor!

The beads instantly shattered, crackling and rolling in all directions, just like her sanity, which could no longer be pieced together...

Concubine Zhuang's chest heaved violently, her face, which always wore a gentle smile, was twisted by extreme anger, and her lips trembled uncontrollably.

Where is the solemn and dignified look left?

idiot!

Naive and stupid ungrateful person!

The great threat that she had spent so much effort to get rid of was happily invited back by the child she had raised with her own hands!

And she should apologize?!

What a shame! This is such a shame!

The palace maids serving in the hall were already frightened out of their wits. They fell to their knees with their heads buried deeply, not daring to even breathe.

Little Caizi never expected that his previous vague worry would actually come true!

The eldest princess actually ran to the Yangxin Palace and asked for His Majesty's permission to rescue Baharguli from the cold palace.

This news was like a basin of ice water in the twelfth lunar month, chilling him to the bone.

He subconsciously wanted to ask Concubine Zhuang whether to...eradicate the problem completely!

But Xiao Caizi's steps had just moved half a step when they stopped abruptly.

The queen had been so enraged by the eldest princess's innocent backstabbing that she had lost her mind. To approach her and ask if she should be killed was simply asking for trouble.

not to mention……

Little Caizi shrank his neck and thought quickly in his mind.

Your Majesty has spoken clearly and issued an order to pardon Baharguli. Once the list is drawn up, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Punishment will undoubtedly monitor it.

If at this critical juncture, Baharguli suddenly "died of illness" or died "accidentally", wouldn't that tell everyone clearly that there was something fishy going on?

If Your Majesty investigates further, there is no guarantee that you will not find clues of poisoning and framing. That would be digging your own grave and handing the ready-made evidence into the hands of others!

Little Caizi spat secretly, and cursed the ignorant princess and Baharguli who was about to come out a thousand times in his heart.

I'm afraid the queen will have to swallow this anger...

At least, during the period when Baharguli just came out, she must not be allowed to make any mistakes, otherwise the first person to be suspected would be Changchun Palace.

……

Chuxiu Palace.

Caiju had an irrepressible smile on her face. She walked briskly to Concubine Kang and recounted the "good deeds" that the eldest princess had done in vivid detail.

"...Your Majesty, you didn't see it. Although Changchun Palace was keeping it a secret, the eldest princess seemed so heartless, and there were also faint noises coming from inside..."

Cai Ju's tone was filled with a hint of gloating: "I'm afraid that Concubine Zhuang has really been stabbed in the heart by this princess this time!"

As Concubine Kang listened to Caiju's narration, her brows, which had been furrowed due to excessive worry, relaxed slightly, revealing a hint of unexpected surprise and sarcasm.

"I had originally thought of finding a suitable opportunity to give the Grand Princess some pointers. Unexpectedly, she went to the Yangxin Palace to ask for His Majesty's help. Her efficiency was even higher than I anticipated."

At this point, Concubine Kang shook her head slightly, hatred flashing in her eyes: "Zhuang Yumian originally thought that by raising the eldest princess, she would have an extra bargaining chip to win favor."

"But little did they know that this simple-minded, stubborn child could sometimes be a double-edged sword. It hurts others, and even more so, it hurts itself."

"Now it seems that the eldest princess is the retribution for Zhuang Yumian's actions!"

Caiju nodded repeatedly and said in a low voice, "No matter what the process was, Your Majesty, we have finally achieved our goal."

"Baharguli will soon be released from the cold palace. What she promised you... I think you can suppress it for now, right? She won't threaten the Empress again..."

However, Concubine Kang's expression was not at all relaxed: "Cai Ju, you think too simply."

"Baharguli is about to be released, but the fatal Buddhist scripture is still in her hands. It's like a knife hanging over my head, and I don't know when it will fall..."

"If you don't bring it back, I won't be able to sleep or eat peacefully."

"We must find a way to completely destroy it!"

Cai Ju saw Concubine Kang's stern expression and knew that the Buddhist scripture was indeed a major concern. She quickly suppressed her smile and leaned closer, whispering, "Your Majesty, I understand your concerns."

"But at this critical moment, His Majesty has just issued an edict, and countless eyes are watching the cold palace, both openly and covertly. If you approach Baharguli at this time, the risk is too great."

Seeing Concubine Kang listening intently, she continued her analysis, "Why not... wait patiently for Madam Ba to come out and settle down? Then we can make a long-term plan."

"By the time the storm has died down, the attention of the palace will naturally fade, and it will be easier to act."

"Besides, the fact that Madam Ba was able to come out was entirely due to the Empress's planning. How could she not have known this?"

"It's true that she holds the Buddhist scriptures as leverage, but if I were to rashly reveal it to others, what good would it do her? A falling out would be troublesome for you, Your Majesty, but would she be able to escape with any good?"

"I thought that as long as she still had the Buddhist scripture, she would keep her mouth shut as a support."

Caiju's words do make sense.

Any action at this moment would be tantamount to walking into a trap.

Concubine Kang closed her eyes, forcing down her surging anxiety. When she opened them again, there was only a coldness in her eyes.

"That's all."

Concubine Kang said, "Now that things have come to this, there's no point in rushing. Let's do as you say and wait for Madam Ba to come out."

She turned her head and looked deeply into the dark night outside the window.

Temporary security is only built on more dangerous hidden dangers.

That Buddhist scripture was like a thorn stuck in her heart. Unless she pulled it out, she would never be able to find true peace.

Now we can only take one step at a time, wait and see, and wait for the next suitable opportunity.

……

The candlelight flickered in Yongshou Palace.

Shen Zhinian took off her hairpins and rings, and was being served by Handan, who was combing her long black hair.

Xiao Mingzi came in quietly and reported the situation in Changchun Palace in general.

Handan couldn't help but smile when she heard this, and her hands moved a little more quickly.