Chapter 2414: Why Is It You?
Not only did Qiao Xuan accompany them, but she also took control of the harem and began to clean house.
Yang Mu knew this was serious. He couldnât afford to be careless in the palace, especially if someone with ulterior motives was hiding there.
Her Majesty entrusted this search to me. That means she trusts me. I canât let her downâŠ
As the search progressed, He Zhiqing started to panic, her behavior growing more suspicious by the moment.
A few sharp words from Yang Mu frightened her into revealing her identity. She then requested to be taken to her rightful place in the palace, but He Zhiqing wasnât willing to comply. She hurriedly pleaded, claiming to be an old acquaintance of the new emperor and insisted on seeing him.
Afraid Yang Mu wouldnât believe her, she brought up her cousin, Xie Jingrong, hoping this would convince him.
No one would dare lie about something like that; the consequences would be severe if the truth came out.
But Yang Mu had no intention of troubling Shao Yunduan over a concubine of the Fourth Prince. He ordered two of his men, âTake her to Her Majesty!â
âHer Majesty?â
He Zhiqing was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered and asked eagerly, âHas the Emperor already appointed an Empress? I⊠I should pay my respectsâŠâ
For the sake of Xie Jingrong, Qiao Xuan didnât mind showing a bit of kindness to He Zhiqing, even though she knew this woman wasnât trustworthy and there had been some unpleasant dealings between them.
However, there was no need to argue with her now.
Qiao Xuanâs directness left He Zhiqing stunned and unsure of how to react.
Of course, she couldnât go to North Park Palace, butâ
Humans are like that. Theyâre prone to pushing their luck, especially when they start entertaining delusions, thinking they might have a chance.
At first, she wished she could sprout wings and fly back to Yuzhang immediately, but now, the idea of leaving so easily didnât sit well with her.
Would life be any better if she returned?
The Xie Family had grown disappointed in her; no one cared about her anymore. What awaited her was a dull, unremarkable lifeâdefinitely not what she wanted.
âI-Iâve been in the palace for a long time and know a lot. I want to speak to Her Majesty alone. Thereâs something I need to tell herâŠâ
Qiao Xuan needed someone who knew the ins and outs of the court, and if He Zhiqing could stay, she might still have a chance.
But Ding Xiang, unable to tolerate any more, scolded her with a cold smile, âHow dare you! Youâre nothing but a concubine from the previous dynasty, yet you dare to be so insolent toward Her Majesty! Do you think youâre in a position to make demands? You donât know whatâs good for you!â
He Zhiqingâs face turned pale, but she looked at Qiao Xuan with a pleading expression.
Qiao Xuan, however, lost interest.
She had too many other things to deal with and no time to waste on He Zhiqing.
She wasnât at all interested in He Zhiqingâs request for a âprivate conversation.â
To Qiao Xuan, He Zhiqing was just like Qiao Wei and the othersâuntrustworthy. She wouldnât believe a word.
âIf you canât decide, Iâll make the choice for you. Tomorrow, Iâll have someone send you back to Yuzhang!â
He Zhiqing hurriedly pleaded, âWhy wonât you let me stay? I know the palace well. I can really help you and be your right hand!â
Ding Xiang sneered. âYou know perfectly well whether you want to be her right hand or if youâre up to something else. Donât take us for fools! Do you really think you can still rely on the Xie Family?â
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