The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 858 - 442: An Ning’s Nighttime Intrusion into Qiankun Hall (Second Update)
"Alright," Song Yanqing nodded.
Having long known that Xie Ruotong no longer loved him, he could calmly accept her words time and again.
After Xie Ruotong finished speaking, she did not linger.
She ordered the coachman to drive the carriage away quickly.
After she left.
Song Yanqing’s lips curled into a small smile.
Xie Ruotong said there was no longer any grievance between them.
Does that mean he now has the right to pursue her again?
...
Within the Imperial Palace.
At night, in Qiankun Hall.
Xiao Jinxing was reviewing memorials.
He listened to the eunuch Ping’s report, "Your Majesty, today after the Imperial Concubine entered the palace, she ran into the Imperial Concubine, and it seems they had a brief quarrel. Then the Imperial Concubine returned to the Xiaoxiang Palace, reunited with the little princess, met with Minister Song, and then met with Princess Anqi and General Xie. General Xie stayed at Xiaoxiang Palace until dusk and then left. Now, the Imperial Concubine is dining with Princess Anqi and the little princess."
"Hmm," Xiao Jinxing replied.
"Should Your Majesty proceed to Xiaoxiang Palace?" Eunuch Ping asked.
Usually, around this time, His Majesty would have dinner with the little princess.
With the Imperial Concubine returning today, a reunion would be more fitting.
Yet, inexplicably, His Majesty has been reviewing memorials in the residence.
"No need," Xiao Jinxing said, "I won’t be going to Xiaoxiang Palace today."
Eunuch Ping was surprised.
"Leave now, do not disturb me as I review the memorials."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Eunuch Ping withdrew.
...
At night, in Yunxia Palace.
Bai Mowan asked the palace attendant, "What did that commoner woman do today?!"
The palace attendant reported all the information they had gathered.
Bai Mowan cursed angrily, "This woman is indeed clever. As soon as she arrived, she met with the people His Majesty cares about the most. Does she think by winning over Anqi, Song Yanqing, and Xie Ruotong, she can replace me? Dream on."
Bai Mowan vented her anger.
She asked harshly, "Did His Majesty go to Xiaoxiang Palace today?"
"Your Highness, His Majesty stayed in Qiankun Hall reviewing memorials all day, without leaving for a moment."
Bai Mowan sneered, "A self-assuming woman, nothing more. Keep a close watch on her, report any movements immediately."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Bai Mowan’s eyes tightened.
Anyone who poses a threat to her will not be dealt with kindly!
...
In Xiaoxiang Palace.
An Ning, Anqi, and Youyou were dining together.
After they finished.
Still, Xiao Jinxing did not come to Xiaoxiang Palace.
Wasn’t it said that he was supposed to dine with An Youyou and Anqi every night?!
Is it because she’s here, so Xiao Jinxing didn’t come?!
Afraid of provoking Bai Mowan’s jealousy?!
Was Xiao Jinxing forcing her to come to the Imperial Palace just for a joke?!
An Ning endured it.
After all, it was her first day in the palace, and Xiao Jinxing, as the Emperor, is busy with state affairs. How could he have time for her?
However, on the second day in the palace.
On the third day in the palace.
An Ning stayed in the palace for half a month.
For half a month, she hadn’t even seen a glimpse of Xiao Jinxing.
Every time she thought Xiao Jinxing would appear, she only saw Eunuch Ping delivering a pile of delicacies and treasures.
It seems Xiao Jinxing brought her into the palace just to torment her!
To take revenge for her deceiving him about his identity back then.
Now that he’s the Emperor, holding supreme power, he is still so vengeful!
"Eunuch Ping!" An Ning interrupted Eunuch Ping who was loudly announcing His Majesty’s rewards.
She had her limits to toleration too.
Eunuch Ping noticed that the Imperial Concubine was truly angry.
He hurriedly knelt on the floor, "I am here, Your Highness."
"Where is Xiao Jinxing?"
"Your Majesty is in Qiankun Hall reviewing memorials, and cannot leave at the moment. He asked me to bring some things over for your amusement," Eunuch Ping replied cautiously.
"Who cares for these useless things, this Luminous Pearl is bigger than your head, what’s the use of having it!" An Ning commented disdainfully, "And these jade bracelets, golden phoenix crown, golden hairpin, broken vase... is this a joke?!"
Eunuch Ping really wanted to say, these are treasures worth a fortune.
The Emperor really did spare no expense.
Another round of this and it might bankrupt him!
"I am going to find Xiao Jinxing now." An Ning no longer wanted to waste words with a servant.
After all, all follow Xiao Jinxing’s orders.
She got up to leave.
"Your Highness." Eunuch Ping knelt in front of An Ning, "The Emperor is really busy, after he finishes, he will come to see you..."
An Ning completely distrusted Eunuch Ping.
If Xiao Jinxing had wanted to come, he would have done so already.
It’s impossible he has avoided her for half a month.
It’s clear he doesn’t want to see her.
She walked past Eunuch Ping.
"Your Highness..."
"Shut up!" An Ning harshly scolded.
Eunuch Ping dared not speak anymore.
He had heard that the new Imperial Concubine rarely referred to herself as ’this palace’, and when she did, she was infuriated beyond bearing.
Though Xiao Jinxing hadn’t visited Xiaoxiang Palace recently, his daily inquiries into the Imperial Concubine’s affairs were as punctual as meals, indicating her extraordinary standing in his mind, and no one dared to offend her.
Eunuch Ping could only tremble as he followed An Ning all the way to Qiankun Hall.
When An Ning reached the hall’s entrance, she paused.
Recalling the unpleasant parting with Xiao Jinxing in Xuzhou City.
She bit her lip and braced herself as she walked in.
After all, she didn’t want to engage in a protracted standoff with Xiao Jinxing; she couldn’t afford that.
She just wanted to quickly resolve things.
Entering the great hall, she didn’t see Xiao Jinxing.
An Ning frowned, "Where is he?"
Eunuch Ping replied fearfully, "I do not know."
An Ning glanced at Eunuch Ping.
She proceeded to the rear hall.
There was no one in the sleeping chamber either.
So Eunuch Ping had likely sent a message ahead, prompting Xiao Jinxing to leave early.
An Ning swallowed her anger.
She stormed through Xiao Jinxing’s residential quarters, searching with determination.
Frankly, she had little hope, but she was unwilling to give up.
She pushed into a side chamber, sensing it was different from the rest, filled with a haze and fluttering curtains.
As An Ning barged in.
She saw a naked figure, just bathed.
The small eunuch attending him was preparing clothes for him.
An Ning’s gaze paused.
Then she turned and swiftly left.
"Your Highness..." Eunuch Ping called after An Ning, confused as to why she had suddenly departed so quickly!
"Tell him I’ll be waiting for him at Xiaoxiang Palace!" Leaving her message, An Ning strode away.
Eunuch Ping looked back, realizing this was the Emperor’s imperial pool.
So the Imperial Concubine had seen the Emperor just now...
Before Eunuch Ping could think further, the Emperor, dressed in yellow robes, emerged.
"Your Majesty, I failed to stop the Imperial Concubine, it was my fault," Eunuch Ping confessed, "Please punish me."
Xiao Jinxing gazed in the direction of An Ning’s departure.
A slight smile appeared on his lips.
"What did she just say?" Xiao Jinxing asked.
"The Imperial Concubine said she will be at Xiaoxiang Palace waiting for you."
"Hmm." Xiao Jinxing’s smile seemed to widen.
"Your Majesty, do you want to proceed to Xiaoxiang Palace?"
"No, attend to me while I continue reviewing the memorials."
"... Yes." Eunuch Ping thought to himself.
If the Emperor delays any longer, next time at Xiaoxiang Palace, the Imperial Concubine might very well skin him alive!
