Zi'an just wanted to leave quickly. Once she left Yilan Palace, she would be safe.
However, she also had to make sure that she could safely leave the Yilan Palace, because once she left, the electricity from the Soul-Snatching Ring would no longer be able to interfere with Concubine Yi, and Concubine Yi would definitely wake up and send people to kill her.
In Yueqing Palace.
Concubine Mei was sitting in the hall with the door closed. Xia Lin was sitting in the corner. A man in black and with a beard was sitting opposite Concubine Mei.
There was a cup of steaming tea on the table in front of both of them, which showed that the visitors had just sat down not long ago.
"I have already managed to get her to Yilan Palace. Given Concubine Yi's personality, she will never let her leave Yilan Palace safely." Concubine Mei said in a deep voice.
"Are you sure, Madam?" asked the bearded man.
Mei Fei sneered, "Cousin, the palace is my place. If I can't even kill a single person here, how can I possibly keep my position as Mei Fei for many years?"
"I'm not doubting your Majesty's ability. I just think that even if she broke into Yilan Palace, Concubine Yi would at most scold her. How could she be so cruel?"
"Don't ask. It's not something you should know. Don't listen to anything. Otherwise, you will be killed." How could Concubine Mei not know his intention to test him? This person is like a poisonous snake that can penetrate any hole. He is simply annoying. If she had no other choice, she would never help him.
This person was Prime Minister Xia. The Empress Dowager ordered that he was not allowed to enter the palace, so he disguised himself and brought Xia Lin into the palace to meet his cousin as Xia Lin's servant.
He came early this morning. He learned that Xia Zian would return home today. It would be inconvenient to take action after she returned home. It would be best if something happened to her in the palace.
He didn't care how much the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother valued Xia Zian. He just wanted her to die. Only when Xia Zian died could he wash away his shame and outsiders would slowly forget about the affairs of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Moreover, once Xia Zian dies, the Yuan family will be isolated and helpless, and then they will be left to be tortured by him.
"Okay, I won't ask any more questions." He frowned and gritted his teeth and said, "Yuan Cuiyu, you married me, but you betrayed me. I sent your daughter's body back to you, so that you can experience a life worse than death."
Mei Fei frowned, "Her daughter is also your daughter."
Prime Minister Xia had a face full of anger. "What's the point of having a daughter who doesn't like me? I have a daughter, Wan'er, and she's going to marry the prince soon."
Mei Fei shook her head, "The prince is not a good son-in-law, you should think it over carefully."
Prime Minister Xia said coldly: "So what if she is not a good son-in-law? She can consolidate my position. I have had enough of the regent."
Concubine Mei looked at his hideous face and felt extremely disgusted. As a mother, everything she did was for her child. She had never seen anyone use such cruel means and even kill her own daughter at all costs.
As they were talking, someone hurried into the palace and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Xia Zian has walked out of Yilan Palace, and Daquan has followed him. What should we do now?"
Concubine Mei stood up suddenly and asked, "Concubine Yi let her go out
"Yes." said the guard.
Mei Fei asked, "Is there...?" Mei Fei blinked and didn't ask any more questions.
The guard said, "Yes."
Mei Fei exclaimed, "What? Concubine Yi let her go just like that?"
The guard said, "It's very strange. Just after she left for a while, Concubine Yi ordered someone to bring her back, and said that if she couldn't be brought back, she would be killed."
Prime Minister Xia stood up suddenly and said, "Madam Mei, send someone to help Concubine Yi kill him immediately."
"What?" Concubine Mei looked at him in surprise. "Are you crazy? You actually want my people to take action?"
Prime Minister Xia said, "Your Majesty, Xia Zian will definitely know that she has fallen into a trap. She will doubt you. Once she goes to the Empress Dowager and tells her about what happened today, even if the Empress Dowager does not completely believe her, she will definitely have an opinion of you."
Mei Fei said angrily: "Xia Huaijun, I really shouldn't have helped you."
"Your Majesty is not an accomplice. We are just using each other and cooperating with each other." Prime Minister Xia said sarcastically.
Mei Fei looked at his cold face and was furious. "You are so shameless."
Prime Minister Xia ignored Concubine Mei's insults and said in a stern voice, "Please send someone out to kill Xia Zian, the little bitch, for your sake and for me."
Mei Fei looked at the guard, "Ah Fa, go ahead."
The guard Afa is her confidant, and Afa and Concubine Yi hold great power in the palace, and they are brothers, so Concubine Mei can easily buy power.
Ah Fa said, "Madam, what the Prime Minister said makes sense. Xia Zian cannot be kept any longer. If she survives, she will definitely talk nonsense. Moreover, after she entered the palace, she said that she saw nothing, but Madam Yi actually believed her. This woman is really weird. She cannot be kept any longer."
Concubine Mei was a little shocked. If the prince was in Yilan Palace and Xia Zian broke in again, the prince would definitely order Xia Zian to be killed before leaving.
But Concubine Yi actually believed her based on just a few words? This is unlikely and does not fit Concubine Yi's character.
Concubine Yi has always been cruel and ruthless. She was just a talented woman when she entered the palace. In just a few years, she gave birth to a prince and was promoted to the position of concubine. This shows her scheming and means.
Prime Minister Xia saw that she was still hesitating, and frowned and said, "Your Majesty, this is not the time to hesitate. Once you go before the Empress Dowager, you will also be in trouble. If not for yourself, please also think about the Third Prince."
Mei Fei gritted her teeth, then raised her head, a fierce light flashing in her eyes, "Ah Fa, take your men out and make sure to kill Xia Zian."
"Yes!" Ah Fa took the order and left.
Prime Minister Xia breathed a sigh of relief, a cruel smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Once Xia Zian died, he would have no worries. She could not marry the Regent, nor could she use the Regent to deal with him.
The most important thing is that she died in the palace, and no one would suspect him.
Xia Lin was playing over there. He just looked up and heard Mei Fei's words. He ran over and glared at Mei Fei, "You want to bully my elder sister?"
Concubine Mei was startled and looked at Xia Lin's angry face.
Prime Minister Xia shouted angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? Go away and play sepak takraw."
Xia Lin had always been afraid of this father. When he heard him scolding, he flinched for a moment, but suddenly raised his head and looked directly at Prime Minister Xia bravely, "I'm not talking nonsense. You all bullied my eldest sister. Mother beat her, and my second sister also beat her. You are all bad people. You only bully my eldest sister and Linlin."
Concubine Mei turned her face away, her eyes slightly red. She knew that she was aiding and abetting the tyrant, but there was nothing she could do. In this deep palace, if she had no backing, she would be dead. It didn't matter to herself, but she couldn't let her child be implicated.
Prime Minister Xia slapped Xia Lin on the face and said angrily: "You fool, I'll let you talk nonsense!"
Xia Lin didn't expect to be beaten. He was so scared that he quickly covered his face and stepped back. The courage he had just shown was gone. His face looked extremely aggrieved. Being stared at fiercely by Prime Minister Xia, he didn't dare to cry, but he couldn't control the tears that dripped down.
Prime Minister Xia was very annoyed when he saw him like this, and said angrily: "Go out and play, don't bother me."
Xia Lin ran out crying.
Prime Minister Xia said angrily, "None of them give me peace of mind."
Mei Fei said coldly: "He is just a child, why do you treat him like this?"
(End of this chapter)