Chapter 19 Chapter Nineteenth Spewing True Words

  "Hmm, I'm just a rough person who doesn't belong here anyway. Why bother staying? It's only an imperial edict that keeps me here. I suppose the prince is also fed up with me. The prince's heart belongs to Qing'er, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to her on our wedding day. And my life in the palace isn't comfortable either. I know a woman should respect her husband after marriage, but how can I survive in a position that's beyond my reach?"

  "Sister, you..."

  "Does little sister have a way?"

  "Sister... Sister really wants to leave the prince, leave the palace!"

  "Uh-huh."

  "Sister, I actually have a way to make you leave."

  "What's the solution?"

  "But I'm afraid sister will have to suffer a bit."

  "I can bear it, as long as I can leave here, I'm fine." I was a bit excited and tightly grasped Qing'er's hand, this was good news for me.

  "I'll take care of this, sister. You just wait patiently, I'll go back and make some arrangements." Qing'er patted my hand and stood up to leave. I thought that my leaving would be absolutely beneficial for her.

  She got up and opened the door to come to Xiaoyue's house, her door was not closed, at this time she was sitting in front of the table embroidering, and Wanjie Cheng was also there, sitting on the other side of the table, holding a book and reading, it was really a warm scene, making people reluctant to disturb.

  "Little Moon." I entered the house, and the two people inside stopped what they were doing and stood up.

  "Madam? How did you come here? If there's something, just call me."

  "There's nothing going on, let's take away the dishes."

  "Yes."

  "Little Moon!"

  "Yes, ma'am."

  "Can your heart lean on me?"

  "Madam? Xiao Yue is foolish and doesn't understand your meaning."

  "It's all right, let's clean up and rest." I took a glance at Wan Ri Cheng, his expression remained unchanged. I turned around to leave, my fingers aching, my heart aching.

  Out of the house, into the yard, the sky was still drifting with snow. Suddenly, I couldn't breathe and my throat felt hot. A stream of warmth flowed down from the corner of my mouth. I quickly wiped it away with my hand, but some still fell onto the snowy ground. I hastily rubbed it with my foot, dispersing the color that had fallen into the snow. However, after a moment, the faint red was covered by newly falling snow. Pressing my fingernails into my palm, the sudden pain made me more alert and my chest gradually calmed down. Could it be that the last time I sealed the deal with Sima Nan, the reaction took too long? According to reason, that bit of backlash should have been fine after a few days' rest.

  "Madam, madam."

  "Ah, Xiao Yue, what's wrong?"

  "Earlier, the king sent someone to inform us that he will be coming over tonight."

  "Are you going to have dinner at our place?"

  "Come back after you've eaten."

  "Alright, I know, I want to sleep a bit more, you go ahead."

  "Yes, ma'am."

  "Oh, right, wake me up before the king arrives."

  The demon is coming over tonight! What's going on...

  "Madam, madam."

  "Little Moon?"

  "Milady, the prince has arrived." I followed Xiaoyue's gaze and indeed that scoundrel was standing beside the table at this moment. I immediately stood up, it seemed that I had slept a bit too long.

  "The king has arrived, I'm a bit tired, thinking of taking a short nap, didn't expect to oversleep, please punish me, Your Majesty."

  "Madam is being polite, even if it's a penalty, it wouldn't be your turn, madam."

  "Xiao Yue is not good at handling things, she didn't wake up the madam on time, please punish her, Your Highness." Xiao Yue's kneeling made my heart tremble, I clearly told her to wake me up, what does she mean by this?

  "It was I who told Xiaoyue not to wake you up." How can one say that the less you provoke a person, the less harm you will suffer?

  "Oh, since Madam has spoken, then, Xiaoyue, let it go this time. Be more clever in the future, you can go now."

  "Thank you, King Wang. Thank you, Madam."

  Xiao Yue left with a completely expressionless face, without showing any fear or remorse. I caught a glimpse of Wang Ye looking at me thoughtfully out of the corner of my eye - could this be a test for me? But what exactly did he want to test?

  "Master Wang, please sit down on the couch over here, it's closer to the stove and will be warmer." The demon didn't move, still standing beside the table. Did I say something wrong?

  "Your Highness?"

  "Oh, okay."

  Of course, the demon didn't sit down, but leaned against the couch. I thought he could sit down, so I moved the tea table and sat down on the couch as well. Now it seems completely impossible. If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have said anything more. No choice, I'll just sit in a chair instead. But this side is really cold.

  Ten minutes have passed and this demon hasn't uttered a single word, I suspect he might be asleep. If he's asleep, I'm not going to sit here stupidly accompanying him, it's cold.

  I softly called out to Wang Ye, but there was no response. I got up and walked over to him, and indeed, he had fallen asleep. Alas, what is he trying to do? He came here without saying a word, and now he's sleeping again.

  I gently pulled open the door, telling Little Moon that she didn't need to wait on him tonight and could rest first. Then I picked up a quilt from the bed, hesitating for a moment about whether or not to cover this demon with it. But I'm a good person through and through, so I shouldn't let him catch a cold and blame me - after all, he was sleeping in my room. I lightly spread out the quilt over his body, but he didn't wake up; it seemed like he was sleeping pretty soundly. I wasn't going to stand there any longer, so I quickly snuggled into bed. Washing up could wait until tomorrow. Luckily, I still had a quilt - I'm not that charitable...

  "Madam, madam! Hus..."

  "Hmm... Little Moon? What time is it?"

  "It's noon already!" I slept for so long!

  "Bring me the clothes, when is Master Wang leaving?"

  "Later tonight, madam, two..."

  "Are you leaving?"

  "No, it's Xiang Yu calling!"

  "What's wrong? Never mind, don't say it."

  "Madam, the second madam has arrived!"

  "Second mistress? Where is she?"

  "Wait in the courtyard!"

  "I'll wear it myself, go call them in."

  "Little Moon!"

  "Yes!"

  "In the future, when I'm sleeping, if you're not called in, don't wake me up. Unless it's the king or someone important visiting, no one else is allowed to enter. Send everyone away and we'll talk about it when I wake up. If you can't do this, then there's no need for you to serve me."

  "Madam, this..."

  "Let's call in the second lady first."

  "Yes!"

  "Think for yourself, if you leave without telling me, just call the second lady and walk quietly."

  "Milady, your servant..."

  "Go!"

  This is a test for Little Moon, I don't know how she will do, based on her past performance, I have to do this, if she can't be loyal to me, what's the point of having her, my limbs are intact, and I wasn't born here, nor was I corrupted by this place, I have no problem taking care of myself, the main issue is food, at worst I can cook for myself, but I need to ask that demon if he can provide ingredients, just don't know if he will agree.

  "Sister! I'm coming in!" The door was pushed open and a strong perfume smell wafted in, hitting my nose.

  "Achoo!"

  "Oh dear, no wonder sister got up at this hour, it turns out she's been ill! I'm such an inconsiderate younger sister, disturbing sister's rest. Sister mustn't blame me!"