The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 932 - 516: Envy of All (First Update)

The entire Imperial Palace seemed to possess only the shimmering glow over the lake, those flickering green-yellow specks of light dancing in the air like forest spirits.

An Ning’s eyes suddenly became a bit red.

She rarely reminisced about past events, because it hurt too much.

So she often buried Fu Xingyi’s kindness deep in her heart.

Once upon a time, they undertook missions together, returning triumphant.

On the way back, in a barren expanse, they encountered this scene of dancing lights.

Of course, they weren’t fireflies.

In the apocalypse, most creatures were extinct, and those not extinct had mutated.

Many of those historical creatures they had only seen in documentaries.

And those flickering lights were bio-luminescent beings Fu Xingyi developed in his research, giving her a romantic birthday.

All those past beauties she thought she had let go of.

But at this moment, seeing it again, it still hurt so much.

How she wished.

The person beside her was Fu Xingyi.

How wonderful it would be if he could traverse here.

An Ning’s eyes slightly moved.

One drop after another, tears fell from her eyes.

Amid the tear-stained view.

She suddenly saw the sky filled with fireworks.

Not the vibrant hues, yet it seemed to illuminate half the sky.

An Ning’s gaze shifted once more to the lakeside.

Did the Daxuan Kingdom know about iron flowers in this era?!

The splattering iron flowers dazzled as they sparkled.

At this time, the sound naturally alerted other concubines in the harem.

People began to step out to watch this spectacular scene.

"Wow, how beautiful!" a concubine couldn’t help but exclaim.

"What is this? How can there be bright flowers in the sky? I’ve never seen it before."

"Is this what’s described in the books as iron flowers? It’s even more beautiful than imagined..."

The harem buzzed with discussions.

Everyone was left dumbfounded.

Bai Mowan originally had no interest in these things.

Today’s investiture ceremony had brought shame to the Bai Family, and only thanks to the plea of old court officials, they narrowly escaped calamity.

The thought of An Ning and Xiao Jinxing calculating against her again left her trembling with anger.

Where did things go wrong?

The self-healing ability of An Ning, which she had witnessed with her own eyes, how could it have been wrong?!

Because of her mistake, her brother was demoted and suffered a beating of twenty paddles.

Although Bai Moyi, accustomed to martial arts, had a tough skin and secretly arranged for the officiant to go easy, ultimately, it wasn’t about physical pain; it was the Bai Family’s dignity!

Even though the day had passed, Bai Mowan still couldn’t swallow this indignation.

She couldn’t figure out when her meticulous plan had been discovered. If it wasn’t discovered, how could they have prepared in advance?

She believed An Ning’s body was surely different from others.

At the time, she was astonished in Muge City, and upon later reflection, An Ning accompanying Xiao Jinxing had sustained so many injuries, and even survived that time in the wolf pack without a scar on her face or body. The only possibility was something about An Ning’s body.

Yet, she still failed miserably in the end.

At this moment, however, noisiness erupted from the courtyard in the harem.

Bai Mowan, already too angry to sleep, found the sounds unbearable.

She instructed a Palace Attendant to go outside and warn that Noble not to make any noise in the middle of the night.

The Palace Attendant returned and informed her that there were fireflies everywhere in the harem, drifting with golden iron flowers, and all the concubines were out to watch the spectacle.

Bai Mowan still rose and walked towards where the crowd gathered.

From afar, she saw the fireflies and golden iron flowers mentioned by the Palace Attendant.

Fluttering across the night sky, it was a scene she had never witnessed in her life.

At the moment Bai Mowan, too, found herself momentarily stunned by the spectacle before her eyes.

She saw in the distance two figures illuminated by iron flowers.

Though she couldn’t make out their faces, their outlines were clear as day.

Standing in the best spot to view the scenery,.

even their silhouettes became part of the picturesque beauty.

Bai Mowan couldn’t help but clench her fists.

She overheard a concubine saying, "I just heard a eunuch from Qiankun Hall say that the Emperor began preparing this a month ago for the Empress."

"Really?" Another concubine quickly chimed in, "I thought the Emperor was indifferent to love. He never visits our harem or flips any of our signs, always staying up and dealing with state affairs. I thought his heart belonged solely to the realm. But, unexpectedly, he’s this devoted to the Empress. There’s no man as passionately romantic as the Emperor; I’m envious."

"I’m envious too. If only the Emperor would treat me this way... no, even if he just glanced at me, I’d be satisfied."

"You’re so easily satisfied? Don’t you wish the Emperor would stay overnight in your chambers..." a concubine teased quietly.

"I wouldn’t even dare to imagine. Just being able to look at the Emperor often would make me content. Anyway, today, the most dissatisfied should be Consort Bai, right?!"

Bai Mowan’s already grim expression could no longer hold.

She couldn’t help but want to scream.

"Having occupied the position of Imperial Concubine for so many years, everyone thought she would be the Empress, and she probably believed it too. However, Empress Hejing unexpectedly didn’t pass away and reclaimed her rightful place, demoting her to Consort Bai. It must be infuriating."

"That’s why someone like us, with no recognized importance, remain satisfied just by watching the Emperor; it’s the wisest way to protect ourselves."

Bai Mowan turned and stormed away in fury.

Once, she would have slapped their mouths far before enduring such indignity.

It’s all An Ning’s fault.

This woman, challenging her, she must make her regret for a lifetime!

The blossoming lights filled the sky.

An Ning couldn’t stop her tears from falling endlessly.

The scenery before her eyes became blurred.

Yet memories of Fu Xingyi grew ever clearer...

She turned and suddenly walked away.

Xiao Jinxing watched An Ning’s departing figure.

So.

Didn’t she like it?!

A trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.

What he did seemed futile.

The next moment, Xiao Jinxing quickly followed in An Ning’s steps, as if the emotions just now were merely an illusion.

They returned to Fengqi Palace.

The candlelight was once again ignited.

Yet An Ning remained silent, not speaking to Xiao Jinxing.

Immersed in past memories.

"Your Majesty, were you moved by the Emperor?" the perceptive eunuch Ping asked.

Just outside, except for the fireflies and iron flowers, everything was pitch black.

Naturally unable to see An Ning’s silent tears.

Now under the bright candlelight, it was clear at a glance.

Xiao Jinxing didn’t dare to look at An Ning’s face.

He feared seeing her expression of indifference.

Hearing the eunuch’s voice, he couldn’t help but look over.

Seeing the redness neither concealed in An Ning’s eyes.

Could she really be moved?

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes seemed to hold anticipation.

"Don’t overthink it," An Ning dampened the mood. "Fu Xingyi did all of this too."

So.

Did she think of Fu Xingyi, right?