Schemes in Royal Palace: Volume 7

By Du ZiQingXian

She was ten years old when she followed her sister into the palace. At the age of twenty, she witnessed her sister's tragic death and used the Empress to climb into the dragon bed. He had personally witnessed his sister being buried alive and had used tricks to topple Lin Caixia for her revenge. However, the culprit was someone else. Step by step, he had followed up on a shocking secret that had surfaced … The Martial Imperial Concubine saw that the Emperor had been rendered speechless by Leng Qingyan's question. Her cold eyes were surging with dark emotions as she said in a weak voice, "Your Majesty, please don't misunderstand the imperial concubine. I don't think that it was the imperial concubine who did this." "If she didn't make it, could it be that you poisoned yourself?" — This book is a bit abusive. The female lead is not limited to the palace. [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter]

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Jun 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781649558589

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CHAPTER 601 - I'VE OFFENDED PRINCESS HUA GU

Sister Qingyan, run! Don't worry, I'm fine, Wu Yuexi suddenly called out, her cold brows slowly loosening as she grabbed onto Wu Yuexi's waving hands and said gently. I'm fine. Don't worry, Yuexi! Wu Yuexi's expression softened a lot. Even in her dreams, she was still thinking about herself, so why would she suspect her?!

Leng Qingyan helped Wu Yuxi cover herself up with the blanket she kicked off before she climbed onto the bed and fell asleep. When she slept until the first light of the morning, she suddenly felt hungry and crawled back up, her gaze subconsciously going to the place where Wu Yuexi lay, only to see that the person under the blanket had already disappeared.

Wu Yuexi went out again!

Did she really have a problem?

Leng Qingyan's expression changed several times as she got up from the bed and put on a coat before starting to wash up. Just as she finished washing up, Wu Yuexi walked in with a pot of soup in her hands.

Elder sister Qingyan, why are you up? Are you hungry? Look what delicious food I've prepared for you. As Wu Yuexi spoke, she placed the soup on the table beside her.

Leng Qingyan's gaze rested on Wu Yuexi's dark face for a long time before it finally fell upon the bowl of steaming chicken soup. Where did you get this chicken soup?

This is the Cold Palace! It's good enough to have turnips, okay? Where did this girl get the chicken soup from?

Just as he was wondering, he heard the sound of a dog barking from the door.

Woof woof woof woof ~

A furry wolfhound barks at the inside of the house from outside, its bloody maw frighteningly wide. Leng Qingyan recoils backwards and turns to Wu Yuexi, Where did you steal the chicken soup this time?

Was this Wu Yuxi trying to kill him? She had only been in the Cold Palace for a few days, and yet so many things had already happened. She was so skilled that she could travel back and forth between the various palaces, but she was completely powerless!

Previously, she only knew that Wu Yuxi's medical skills were good. Ever since she entered the cold palace, she discovered that this girl's skills were also very good. She was actually able to steal food everywhere, but her skills were so easy to steal food, so why didn't she know not to leave any traces?

Leng Qingyan did not think too much about it. A girl's voice came from outside the door.

How dare you steal from me? Go in and drag her out of the county and chop her up for Blackie.

As the sound rang out, the big black dog barked even louder, as if it was about to tear apart Leng Qingyan and Wu Yuexi. When Leng Yanyan was young, she was extremely afraid that the dog would bite her.

Yes! She had a charming and graceful appearance, her yellow princess attire was embroidered with exquisite designs. Her belt, which was inlaid with many crystals and gems, was rarely eye-catching, and her hair was tied up high to form the noble hair of the princess. The five golden hairpins and seven steps swayed as she walked.

Princess Hua Gu!

When she saw the other party's face, Leng Qingyan's eyes widened. Why was Princess Hua Gu here? The Cold Palace was separated from the Wan An Pavilion by a lot of palaces! As for Cheng Wu Sect, it was not easy to enter. How did this Wu Yuxi enter the Wan An Pavilion?

How did you get to the Wan'an Inn? Leng Qingyan frowned as she looked away from Wu Yuexi.

There were many bodyguards and followers of the princes in the pavilion. Just by looking at the few people behind Princess Flower Ancient, it was not hard to tell how many followers she had in the pavilion.

Sister Qingyan, don't think too much. If I want to go in, it'll be a matter of minutes. If it wasn't for that dog's bad deeds, I'd have to roast some chicken legs for you. Wu Yuexi's childish face was filled with unfilial sentiments. Back then, she had come and gone as she pleased in Shiyun's palace!

I can hurt you! Leng Qingyan rolled her eyes at Wu Yuexi, and her gaze landed on Hua Gu. Back then, when she had seen this Princess Hua Gu teasing her in the garden, she had doubted her own life.

Someone like that could actually be taken advantage of! Furthermore, it was not as if he was obviously offended by being teased. Just looking at how cold and indifferent he was in the years to come, it was very satisfying.

Serves him right! Who told him to always bully himself.

So it's you! Hua Gu's voice suddenly rang out. Leng Jingyan stared blankly as she raised her eyes to meet Hua Gu's beautiful, gentle eyes.

Princess Hua Gu! Leng Qingyan bowed to Hua Gu and said with a smile.

Hua Gu frowned slightly. He used his slender fingers to cover half his face with the fan in his hand. He stared at Leng Qingyan with a pair of soft, charming eyes, which were abnormally cold.

She had seen Leng Yanyan's portrait in the study room in the past few years. Although she didn't admit it at the time, but she was unable to hide the adultery between the two of them. His expression couldn't be deceived and he had been interested in this woman for the rest of the year.

Hua Gu originally wanted to teach that stealthily eating maid a lesson, but when she saw Leng Yanyan, his eyes were filled with jealousy. His slender fingers gripped the fan tightly as he coldly asked, You were the one who ordered that slut to steal my princess' chicken soup? "

Leng Qingyan's eyes flashed. She sized up Hua Gu and found that he was looking at her with hostility. It seemed like he hadn't written a letter to her in years!

Yes … Wu Yuexi stepped in front of Leng Qingyan to prevent her from doing as she said, 'One person takes responsibility for his own actions'. Princess Flower, please don't wrongly accuse Qingyan jie-jie. I was the one who stole the chicken soup. As they spoke, Wu Yuexi strode over to Hua Gu.

Princess Huaguu, the chicken soup you drank can't replenish your blood. If you want to replenish your blood, use Angelica and Astragalus to supplement it. It is better for women to use angelica stewed chicken, red dates and medlar are only used for paving. After saying that, Wu Yuexi smiled and whispered into her ear, You should make up for your miscarriage. It's better if this servant drinks the chicken soup for you.

Hua Gu's expression changed. He raised his charming and soft eyes to meet Wu Yuxi's limpid eyes. A hint of panic flashed through his eyes, and his hands under his sleeves were tightly clenched into fists.

The lowly maid in front of him actually knew that she had miscarried. Hua Gu's eyes flashed with a fierce light. He couldn't let this servant girl live.

Dahei, bite this bitch to death for me! Princess Flower Gu took two steps back and said to the big black dog that was lying at her feet.

The big black dog originally wanted to tear Wu Yuexi into pieces, the kitchen it was guarding was actually entered by this damnable woman! In the future, its position in its master's heart wouldn't be that good. Receiving its master's words, its pair of pitch-black eyes filled with a cold sternness, it made a gesture and pounced towards Wu Yuexi.

Wu Yuexi's body gently moved to the side, grabbing the tail of the black dog with one hand and lightly swaying it in the air before throwing it towards the door. The black dog cried out in pain as it was thrown onto the stone steps, and Hua Gu's gaze became colder upon seeing his precious black dog being bullied.

CHAPTER 602 - DON'T FOLLOW ME

All of you, go over there and teach this princess a good lesson! Princess Hua Gu ran out the door and hugged Blackie as she consoled the dozen or so guards with a gentle voice.

As the guards received the order, they approached Wu Yuexi, who had a crafty smile on her face as she watched the guards approach her. With a flick of her sleeve, a fragrant wind blew past the ten guards, causing them to start fighting each other.

Leng Qingyan looked at the scene before her with wide eyes in disbelief. Wu Yuxi was so powerful that she could fight a vicious dog … What was that thing she just scattered?

Her clear, cold, probing gaze landed on Wu Yuxi's complacent face. This Wu Yuxi is truly not simple!

You … you … Hua Gu stared wide-eyed at the dozen or so bodyguards fighting each other. He stared at the proud Wu Yuexi, pointing a finger at her while gnashing his teeth in speechlessness.

What's wrong with me? Wu Yuexi took a step forward and asked with a smile in front of Hua Gu.

Hua Gu's charming and gentle eyes were filled with rage, fiercely gouging at Wu Yuexi. He angrily turned around and walked out.

Princess Flower Gu, remember what I just told you! Wu Yuexi shouted at Hua Gu's back.

Wu Yuxi complacently watched as Hua Gu walked far away. Afterwards, she waved her sleeve, causing a fragrant wind to float out. Those dozens of guards stopped, looking at each other. In the end, they glared furiously at Wu Yuxi.

What are you looking at? Have you never seen a beauty before? Since your master has already left, why don't you all scram? Do you want to have a taste of my power?!

The guards didn't dare to stay any longer. They turned around and left.

Hahaha! Fun! Wu Yuexi looked at those guards who seemed to have fled for their lives falling to the ground, laughing out loud.

Hahahaha! This is too much fun! Wu Yuexi was dancing and smiling merrily.

Wu Yuexi's face darkened. Who are you?

The Wu Yuxi in front of him was completely different from the Wu Yuxi he had investigated before. This Wu Yuxi's medical skills were amazing, and she even had so many different things from what he had investigated. Could it be that someone was pretending to be Wu Yuxi?

The smile on Wu Yuexi's face froze. She slowly got up and walked over to Leng Qingyan. Her eyes flashed as she grabbed her sister's hand and shook it. Sister Qingyan, Yuexi is Yuexi!

Her cold eyes stared straight at Wu Yuexi for a long time before she withdrew her gaze and looked at the bowl of steaming chicken soup. Drink the chicken soup, she said. I have no appetite. "

She really wasn't in the mood to eat chicken soup. She furrowed her brows and went out to get her embroidered handkerchief.

Wu Yuexi knew that Leng Qingyan was doubting her, and without another word, she picked up the bowl of chicken soup and drank it all in one go before chasing after him.

Elder Sister Qingyan, where are you going? Wait for me! Wu Yuexi shouted from behind.

She turned around to look at Wu Yuxi, only to see her panting heavily while leaning on the dark red wall. However, her expression didn't look as tired as before.

Don't follow me! The clear and cold voice carried a faint sense of alienation.

Sister Qingyan, have you eaten yet? I brought you something delicious! Eat a little before you get angry! Wu Yuexi gasped heavily for breath as she called out to Leng Qingyan, who was walking in the front.

Upon hearing Wu Yuexi's words, the corner of Leng Qingyan's mouth twitched. She tightly furrowed her brows as she looked at Wu Yuexi. This girl actually stole something else!

How much trouble she had caused herself! Just as she was about to ask Wu Yuexi, she took out a small box of pastries and handed it to Leng Qingyan. Elder sister Qingyan, take a look. This is your favorite Red Braised Meat!

Her clear and cold eyes met with Wu Yuxi's smiling eyes, and Leng Qingyan's eyes opened even wider. She stared fixedly at the box in Wu Yuxi's hands, and after a moment of hesitation, she accepted it.

Where did you steal it? Leng Qingyan asked as she opened the box. A faint aroma of meat wafted out from the box.

It really was Red Braised Meat!

Leng Qingyan stared at the small bag of Red Braised Meat in the box and drooled. She then picked up a piece of Red Braised Meat and stuffed it into her mouth, chewing vigorously as she chanted.

How's Qingyan jie-jie? You don't know how much effort I've wasted in order to take this meat. That man has already left yet he's still making a pot of meat. I wonder what he's going to do! Eat, eat, eat. I just saw the guards around him also coming here. If they catch us, we'll be done for."

She licked the corner of her lips and raised her eyes to look Wu Yuexi in the eye, saying, If you can, if you even dare to steal from Wan An Pavilion, then wouldn't you be stealing from the imperial kitchens next time?

Wu Yuexi chuckled dryly, her large eyes rolling around. Just as she was about to speak, she saw Fei Lei's figure appear on the corridor in front. Her eyes flickered as she hurriedly hid behind Leng Qingyan, saying, Big Sister Qingyan, that guard who was very fierce is here. Block him for me quickly.

Leng Qingyan took out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of her mouth. She turned her head to look at Wu Yuxi, who was hiding behind her. This girl was actually afraid of Fei Lei! Hehe!

With a food box in his hand, Fei Lei quickly arrived in front of Leng Qingyan. He respectfully saluted her and said, Your highness asked me to give you something to eat. Please … take care!

Fei Lei still didn't like to talk much. With a sullen face, he handed the food box to Leng Qingyan and turned around to leave. Leng Qingyan lowered her eyes to look at the food box; this was something delivered by Hundred Valley Mo Xuan, and without a doubt, it was the Red Braised Meat Wu Yuxi had mentioned.

Frey! Leng Yanyan called out to stop Fei Lei, causing him to stop in his tracks and look at her.

Thank him for me! Leng Qingyan said lightly.

This lowly official will take his leave!

Only after Fei Lei left did Wu Yuexi dare to come out. Her large eyes were fixated on the food in Leng Qingyan's hands. Tsk-tsk-tsk-tsk-tsk. So this prince was actually going to give it to big sister Qingyan! If I knew that he was giving it to Qingyan jie-jie, I wouldn't have stolen it! "

Wu Yuexi stared at the lunchbox in Leng Qingyan's hand, pouting. Her face was filled with regret; she had spent a lot of effort to steal it, but she was chased by that guard called Fei Lei to get rid of him. It could be said that she had spent a lot of effort. Who would have thought that this prince was originally going to use it as a parting gift?

Although it was a short period of time, her emotions had already grown up. In just a few short months, she had opened up her heart, and Hundred Valley Mo Xuan was just like Tang Yuntu had said; he had a bad temper and the habit of abusing others. He was a freak, but this freak who knew her and gave her warmth when she was at her most helpless.

CHAPTER 603 - KEEP YOUR LIFE

Even now, she still liked him a lot. However, she knew that it was impossible for her and him to be together, just like she and Tang Yuntu in the past. However, if his heart was moved, it wouldn't stop so easily.

Don't tell me that this king is interested in you, Qingyan elder sister! Wu Yuexi's baby-faced face suddenly appeared in front of Leng Yanyan as she giggled.

With a frown, Leng Qingyan returned to her senses and looked at Wu Yuexi. She struck her with her hand. You damned girl, what nonsense are you spouting?

Wu Yuexi rubbed her head so hard from the beating that it made her want to cry, her baby-faced scrunching up into a frown. She pouted and said, Big sister Qingyan, why did you hit me again? It hurts so much!

You damn girl, what nonsense are you spouting? Do you know where this is? Leng Qingyan scolded in a bad mood.

The people who came in were all the emperors' concubines. How could a woman of an emperor be related to the king of Paibang? If word of this got out, no one would complain!

Wu Yuexi stretched out her hand to rub her head, which was hurting from the beating, and said with great grievance as she stared at Leng Qingyan, Yuexi knows, and will not speak carelessly about it in the future. Pausing for a moment, Wu Yuexi took two steps back before sticking out her tongue at Leng Wuqing, Elder sister Qingyan, you like that man? Hahaha! Slight ~

As soon as Wu Yuexi finished her sentence … After running forward, Leng Qingyan shouted towards his back with a reddened face: Stupid girl, you still dare to spout nonsense! She didn't chase after Wu Yuexi, but instead headed for Li Dequan's residence.

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Li Dequan sipped his tea as he stared at the embroidered cloth on the table. Is this the work you handed over?

Yes, said Leng Qingyan, looking directly at Li Dequan.

Li De Quan tightened his grip on the teacup and raised his hand with a sneer. You and Wu Yue Xi haven't eaten today. Take it back to the embroidery workshop and let me give you two meals.

Leng Qingyan looked coldly at Li Dajun's arrogant demeanor, gritted her teeth and said, Manager Li, I remember His Majesty told me that the Consort of Crime from the Cold Palace no longer needed to work. Don't use your chicken feathers as arrows and watch out for me when I report you to His Majesty. "

Li Dazhu slowly took a sip of his tea before placing the teacup to the side. With a look of contempt in his eyes, he said, Leng Qingyan, your brother Leng Qingfeng is in prison and you have lost the king's favor. If I wanted to kill you now, it would be as easy as crushing an ant to death.

… Leng Qingyan clenched her hands into fists inside her sleeves, as dark emotions surged in her cold eyes.

Li Dequan's contempt made her feel uncomfortable, but what Li Dequan said was true. Now that she had nothing else, Leng Qingfeng was in prison and Leng Wubo was in a coma from his injuries. Tang Yuntu didn't pamper her anymore.

The best time for a woman was over. Right now, she was like all the other women in the Cold Palace. Without the Emperor's love, she would lose everything and everyone could bully her.

Just when Leng Yanyan didn't know what to say, Lil 'Six spoke up. He was standing there silently, thinking that there was only him and Li Dajun in the room. As soon as he spoke, he looked up.

Manager Li!

Little Six whispered a few words into Li Dequan's ear, causing the look in his eyes to change. The look of disdain on the corner of his mouth slowly disappeared.

Is that true? Li Dequan frowned and asked Lil 'Six.

Li De Quan lifted his teacup and slowly sipped his tea. His gaze landed on Leng Qingyan. He thought that now that Leng Yanyan had lost her influence, he would be able to suppress her. He didn't expect her influence to be even greater than before.

You can leave! Li De Quan said unwillingly.

Leng Qingyan was stunned for a moment. She had originally thought that she would be punished, but who would have thought that Li Dequan would suddenly stop punishing him. His gaze flickered as he glanced at Little Six before he turned around and left.

Li Dequan looked at Leng Yuanyan walking away and asked Little Six, Was what you said true? Wasn't she Leng Qingfeng's little sister? How did he become a member of the Yun Family and even get involved with the Xiao Family?

Steward Li, you've been in the cold palace all year round and haven't been aware of the situation outside. Not long ago, that girl by her side suddenly said that she wanted to exchange blood, which led to the birth of the consort! You didn't know about that scene! Old Patriarch Yun squeezed into the palace with a deathly expression, but the Concubine De didn't recognize him! However, this life of his must be made of gold and silver, and must be made of gold and silver! " Lil 'Six was smiling as he talked to Li Dequan, but he didn't notice Li Dequan's expression darken at all.

In the past, when Li Dequan was by Chen Yifeng's side, he was always like the wind and rain, but now, he had become like a chicken in front of this cold palace head eunuch! He was only half believing and half doubting Little Six's words. He stared coldly at Little Six, You actually know quite a lot! Why did they take the Yun Family's benefits? "

Hearing this, the smile on Lil 'Liu's face froze, and with a' dong 'sound, he kneeled down with a changed expression and said with loyalty: Manager Li, you have to be more clear. This servant is loyal to you, so how could I possibly accept the benefits of others … As he said that, Lil' Liu's eyes paused for a moment to carefully observe Li Dequan's face.

You are the reincarnated father and mother of servants. If it weren't for you taking care of me, I wouldn't be where I am today! Even if this servant received the benefits, I will definitely send it over to you as a form of filial piety! Lil 'Six lowered his head and said in a flattering tone.

Li De Quan held the teacup in his hand, and looked at the kneeling Lil 'Six with his eyes. This Lil' Six was very tactful, and was very similar to the Lil 'De who was by his side all those years ago, but it was a pity that he was no longer around.

Manager Li's eyes flickered as he asked, Did the Yun Family really not give you any benefits?

Xiao Liuzi quickly lowered his eyes to avoid meeting Manager Li's gaze. He lowered his head and whispered, This servant is extremely loyal to Manager Li. This servant will definitely not accept any of the Yun Family's benefits without permission.

If this was in the past, Manager Li would have definitely taught this dishonest young eunuch a lesson. But now, he had spent a lot of effort to cultivate the little sixth son of the Lurker Palace and the little house as his own, so how could he bear to punish them? He stared at the little round head for a long time before putting down the teacup in his hand and saying: I hope you don't forget what you said to me before. I wasted a lot of effort to save your life in front of Imperial Concubine.

Xiao Liuzi's eyes flashed with a hint of craftiness, he was glad that he finally managed to get away with it. Patriarch Yun originally did not give much away, but if this old eunuch took it, then he would be at a huge disadvantage.

CHAPTER 604 - UNWILLING TO RECOGNIZE

This servant will never forget Manager Li's kindness to this servant for the rest of his life. In the future, I will definitely repay you for your great kindness! Xiao Liuzi kowtowed to Manager Li loudly. Manager Li was shocked when he heard the sound.

Alright, alright, withdraw! Manager Li said to Lil 'Liu with a frown.

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When Leng Qingyan returned to her own residence, she saw Wu Yuxi happily eating some red-braised pork. With a glint in her eyes, she quickly walked over.

Yuexi, you're so ungrateful! You actually ate all by yourself!

Wu Yuexi's action of stuffing meat into her mouth came to a halt, and she slowly lifted her eyes to look at Leng Qingyan, Older Sister Qingyan, you're finally back. Did Manager Li say when you were going to give us food and food?!

Actually, Yue Xi's Red Braised Meat is quite delicious. I remember that there's a packet of gruel inside. Let's eat it with the gruel! Leng Qingyan said to Wu Yuxi with a smile.

Wu Yuexi was so intelligent that she immediately understood that Li Dequan had not given her food. With a twinkle in her eyes, she passed a piece of Red Braised Meat to Leng Qingyan and said, Older Sister Qingyan, look at this meat, it's really tasty, hmm! It smells so good! " As she spoke, Wu Yuxi placed a piece of Red Braised Meat in her mouth and