CHAPTER 478: CHAPTER 478: PRINCESS MALICE

At first, she thought, the Eldest Princess might have felt that the Fifth Prince was difficult to manipulate, which is why she set her sights on the Sixth Prince.

But now, it seems there is another explanation.

So she grasped the Emperor’s hand, asking with some concern,

"Then Your Majesty’s safety..."

Seeing Lin Wanyi’s eyes filled with worry, the Emperor’s heart warmed.

Now, the Fourth Prince is still on his way back to court, and Lin Xingzhi, her brother, has also gone somewhere on business, hasn’t been seen for many days.

Although the Emperor has the Imperial Guard beside him, wasn’t it true that the former Cui Family exploited a loophole and attempted assassination?

Thus, Lin Wanyi is quite frightened.

"Don’t panic, I have arrangements. This matter was originally intended to be discussed after your confinement, but today I heard she came to see you, fearing something unexpected might happen, so I rushed here."

"What is it? Feel free to speak, Your Majesty. I can bear it."

Seeing her determined attitude, the Emperor decided not to keep it a secret.

Thus, he glanced at Dong Yuzhong, and soon there were only the Emperor and Lin Wanyi left in this side hall.

All the serving Palace Attendants withdrew.

With Dong Yuzhong and Qiu Ming guarding from either side, no one dared to act recklessly.

Standing obediently in the courtyard, afraid to move even as the sun burned fiercely.

Awaiting seriously outside the room, within, the Emperor began to speak.

"Do you remember the event of Princess Consort Lan giving birth to a daughter?"

"Of course."

"Princess Consort Lan had been in the palace for many years without pregnancy, so the Lan Family was very anxious, specially sending a Medical Woman into the palace to nourish her body, and shortly thereafter, she became pregnant."

"That Medical Woman was named Zhuixia. I hadn’t seen her before when visiting Lanfei Palace. It wasn’t until investigating the matter of the Second Princess that I suddenly discovered her. Her medical skills are exceptional, highly valued by Princess Consort Lan, overseeing the pregnancy until just before the Mid-Autumn Festival."

When Lin Wanyi heard the words "Mid-Autumn Festival," her heart couldn’t help but tighten.

Could it be that the timing of the Second Princess’s birth was calculated by someone?

Following, she heard the Emperor continue,

"Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhuixia left the palace under the pretext of worshipping her parents, and after she left, she was never found again. Soon after her departure, Princess Consort Lan experienced severe abdominal pain and went into labor."

"Because the timing was wrong, Princess Consort Lan didn’t want to give birth, but the child came too quickly, leading to a harmed condition at birth. If it weren’t for you and Nanny Du, Second Madam, and Doctor Dou, who exerted themselves to save her, I’m afraid the Second Princess wouldn’t have survived until today."

"After this incident, I’ve always felt something was wrong, which is why I had Fourth Prince Uncle send Hidden Guards to investigate carefully. After many days of searching, we finally discovered something suspicious last year."

Lin Wanyi couldn’t help but swallow, saying incredulously,

"Could it be related to Princess Hui Xian?"

"Yes."

"That Zhuixia is now serving at her side as a palace maid, renamed Ruomei."

Lin Wanyi was greatly shocked.

To say that Princess Hui Xian’s ability to conceal is indeed more formidable than anyone else.

The Prince Mansion’s Hidden Guards investigated the Liu Family’s plotted dangers without taking so much time.

It was not until investigating Princess Hui Xian that it took nearly two years to sort things out.

Thinking about it, the Emperor felt as disgusted as if swallowing a fly.

Prince Zhan Mansion is a wicked wolf; the Northwest Liu Family is a fierce tiger, while Princess Hui Xian is a venomous snake.

Usually covered in a harmless facade, making one think she is a meek little dog.

But when she turns sinister, no one can compare.

Stunned beyond words, Lin Wanyi began to grow angry.

Adults fighting is a contest of superiority.

Why involve children?

She asked outright,

"What exactly is the Eldest Princess trying to do? Does she have a grudge against the Lan Family?"

Unless it’s a family feud, Lin Wanyi cannot fathom any other reason for her to target a child!

The Emperor shook his head and continued.

"There is no feud; she merely desires an extremely wealthy and revered yin woman."

"What do you mean?"

"Mother has been cultivating in seclusion at Wutai Mountain for years, and she often accompanied her, and came to know a demon path near Wutai Mountain. That demon path told her that if she wanted to heal the Prince Consort, she must use the yin woman as a medicine catalyst, and it would be even more effective if related to the heavenly family, so she set her sights on my daughter."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanyi’s heart no longer knew how to express itself.

She specifically recalled upon this, this incident occurred not long after she entered the palace.

At that time, Empress Xu had already passed away, Imperial Consort Lin and Princess Consort Yi were competing against each other.

Princess Hui Xian wanted to do something through them, but it was likely as hard as ascending to the heavens.

Thus, she targeted Princess Consort Lan.

At that time, the Lan Family searching for excellent Medical Women was no secret.

Which allowed Princess Hui Xian to exploit the situation.

Princess Consort Lan probably never thought that the one calculating against her was the dynasty’s Eldest Princess.

Lin Wanyi furrowed her brows, questioning the core issue.

"What exactly is the Prince Consort’s illness? Why use a female infant as medicine?"

"His coughing has been treated for many years; it’s already at its end, if not for the Eldest Princess using costly medicinal ingredients to sustain him, he would have been gone long ago. That absurd notion of using yin women as medicine is just demon path nonsense."

"The claim of you having a Divine Woman Bloodline was initially made to ensnare her."

Regarding the Divine Woman Bloodline matter, Lin Wanyi doesn’t actually know much.

Because those truly involved were the Fourth Prince and his wife, and the Dong Family.

Ever since witnessing the Fourth Prince Consort "revive from the dead," Princess Hui Xian’s aim shifted to the Fourth Prince Mansion and Dong Family.

Yet now, she’s just waiting for an opportunity.

Now, the Sixth Prince has been born.

The net is ready, the bait set.

Waiting for Hui Xian to bite.

But the Emperor didn’t intend to discuss this in detail with Lin Wanyi.

She’s still in confinement, no need to trouble her further.

And now, Lin Wanyi, who had been silent until this moment, realized what was happening.

A person capable of love and foolish acts.

Letting out a long sigh.

Understanding the situation but unable to empathize.

Everything else Lin Wanyi could tolerate.

Only regarding children, Lin Wanyi wouldn’t let Princess Hui Xian succeed.

After a pause, she said firmly,

"At first, she harbored intentions for the Second Princess’s demise. Now, as I watch over, she won’t have her way! As for the Prince Consort’s illness, if the Dong Family can help, naturally there’ll be no argument, but if not, she shouldn’t dream of using the Second Princess as a pawn!"

"Rest assured, no one will touch my daughter. Though Hui Xian is my elder sister, she’s committed too much evil over the years; even with the Empress Dowager’s sentiment, I won’t spare her."

"How so?"

"Do you remember Lady Chu’s brother?"

Lin Wanyi nodded.