The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

After a meticulous massage, Sheng Junwei's body seemed to have unloaded all the burdens. Every inch of her muscles was immersed in unprecedented relaxation, and her sleep naturally became as light and deep as a cloud.

Faced with this rare moment of relaxation, Sheng Junwei had no intention of refusing.

As those skillful hands kneaded her skin, Sheng Junwei's eyelids gradually became heavy, and she slowly entered an ocean of dreams, where she would occasionally daydream that if fate prevented her from embarking on that ethereal immortal path, then accumulating some worldly wealth and leading a free-spirited life would be another beautiful vision.

When I opened my eyes again, the sky outside the window was dyed with the gentleness of dusk. The afterglow of the setting sun slanted into the house, giving everything a light golden hue.

Sheng Junwei had no plans to go out. She planned to simply wash up and go to bed early after enjoying dinner.

Although the afternoon nap made her feel much more refreshed, if she had the chance, she could still fall asleep again without any hindrance.

During this period of time, her progress in spiritual practice seemed to have stagnated, and there had been no new chapters in her book of good deeds for a long time.

She knew very well that true opportunities were not easily available, and she could not just sell her divination skills to anyone like a street vendor, or talk shamelessly about changing one's fate.

More often than not, life requires patience and wisdom, waiting for those destined encounters.

Dinner was ready quickly. Although it was just two dishes with a bowl of clear soup, it was carefully arranged, with meat and vegetables in perfect harmony, colorful and fragrant, which was very appetizing.

Sheng Junwei had just picked up the chopsticks and was about to taste this simple and exquisite dish, but her hand suddenly stopped in mid-air. Then, as if she had made a decision, her eating speed unconsciously increased, and every bite was full of cherishment for the food.

Just as a small bowl of crystal clear rice slid into her stomach, bringing a sense of satisfaction, the housekeeper's voice rang out respectfully outside the Yunyi Pavilion: "Madam, someone has come from the palace, saying that the Empress Dowager wants you to come into the palace to meet her."

Hearing this, Sheng Junwei calmly put down her chopsticks, first rinsed her mouth carefully, then gently wiped away the traces at the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, and then carefully washed her hands with warm water handed to her by her maid Rouer. Her every move revealed her extraordinary temperament.

"I understand."

As a newly promoted personal maid, Rou'er knew that she could not compare with the experienced Ziyuan in terms of experience, so she chose to remain silent most of the time.

But today, she was clear about the current delicate situation in her heart, and she also felt the fluctuations in the lady's mood. She couldn't help but ask one more question: "Miss, do you need to send someone to deliver a letter to the young master, asking him to return home to accompany you to the palace?"

After all, it was really unsettling for the young lady to go to the palace alone.

Sheng Junwei shook her head gently, with a firm look in her eyes: "That's not necessary."

She knew very well that Pei Yu was an insignificant eighth-rank official, and even if he followed her into the high-walled courtyard, it would be difficult for him to achieve anything.

Besides, this summons was for her personally, and it was still unknown whether Pei Yu would be able to go with her.

Outside the gate of Pei Mansion, a simply decorated sedan chair was waiting quietly, and an indescribable solemnity filled the air.

Sheng Junwei's eyes fell on the sedan chair, inadvertently triggering memories of her past life.

In those long-gone years, Sheng Ruijiao accidentally offended the powerful Han Yueer. In order to win the beautiful woman's smile, Prince Jingxuan even tampered with the carriage that Sheng Ruijiao was riding in. During one outing, the shaft of the carriage suddenly broke and the wheels fell off, causing Sheng Ruijiao to suffer serious leg injuries and unable to appear in the public eye for a long time.

The seemingly ordinary yet mysterious sedan in front of her made Sheng Junwei unconsciously alert.

Noticing Sheng Junwei lingering outside the door and staring intently at the sedan chair, the eunuch who came to deliver the imperial edict seemed a little impatient: "Madam Pei, the Queen Mother's summons cannot wait too long."

Sheng Junwei asked politely but firmly: "Do I have to take this sedan chair? Can I take my own carriage instead?"

She noticed that the eunuch had an unfamiliar face and was obviously not the eunuch Yu who was often around the emperor. She also had never seen this person in Shoukang Palace before.

A trace of astonishment flashed across the strange eunuch's face, and his eyes unconsciously wandered to the side, as if looking for some instructions.

He lowered his head and made small movements to adjust his collar. If one was not a very observant person, it would be difficult to notice this series of subtle changes.

Then, he said in a strong tone: "Madam Pei, the sedan chair in the palace is not something that ordinary people can enjoy. Please don't make things difficult for us servants."

Before Sheng Junwei could think any more, the eunuch reached out and opened the curtain of the sedan chair: "Please come in, Madam."

There was an unquestionable command in his words.

Sheng Junwei's eyes were clear, and she walked towards the direction the eunuch pointed out. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile, and she said softly, "That's great, it's exactly what I want."

Deep in the dark and narrow alley, a man with an aura of loneliness and coldness all around him stood silently, with a slight wrinkle inadvertently passing across his brow.

After a while, a sneer gradually climbed up the corners of his lips, revealing his subtle disdain for the current situation.

It is quite interesting that this woman is so perceptive that she can catch the aura that she has deliberately restrained.

However, when it comes to the so-called protective bracelets and mysterious magic spells, he can only sneer in his heart.

If she really had extraordinary strength, how could she be easily hurt by the unknown Cang Yue?

How could they allow those villains in the Sheng family to look down on and bully them?

Today, he will personally uncover the false mask of this woman, vent his anger on behalf of the prince who has suffered greatly from her, and let the truth come to light for the world!

As the sedan swayed and accelerated, the street scene outside Pei's mansion quickly receded, and in a blink of an eye, they arrived at Jinma Street.

This street is as straight as a sword, leading directly to the magnificent imperial palace. It is the most prosperous street in Shengjing, unmatched by any other place.

Jinma Street is crowded with vendors, with a wide variety of shops and a constant stream of people.

The sounds of bustle are endless, and the aroma of various snacks is intertwined and permeates the air, like a vivid picture of human fireworks, attracting passers-by to stop and linger.

Especially at the easternmost end of Jinma Street, the prosperity reached its peak, simply because it was only a step away from the inviolable royal forbidden area.

Within one mile of the imperial palace, no outsiders were allowed to enter without permission, and this area became a holy place in the hearts of ordinary people.

Even if one cannot set foot into that sacred place, just looking at the majesty and solemnity of the imperial city from afar is enough to make one feel an indescribable awe.

At the same time, Yu Kaiming had quietly found an excellent hiding place, holding a longbow, his eyes flashing with undisguised coldness and malice.