Xia Dongchun from Legend of Zhen Huan: I want to live till the last episode

Yinzhen was troubled by their quarrels. In fact, he didn't want Wen Yi to be kept with Concubine Hua. After all, Huanyi incense was burned in Concubine Hua's palace all year round.

Since the matter had already come to light, Yinzhen simply said, "No matter what, Wen Yi is still young and cannot leave her mother. Concubine Hua has had dark circles under her eyes from taking care of Wen Yi these days. It would be better to take Wen Yi back to Concubine Cao."

"Your Majesty..." Concubine Hua was unwilling and complained coquettishly, "Wouldn't this confirm the rumor that I deliberately harmed the princess? If people knew about it, they would think that if I hadn't really done such a thing, why would Your Majesty have asked Concubine Cao to take the princess back?"

"While this matter hasn't become a big deal yet, only I and a few of you know about it, and no one would dare to talk nonsense. Didn't you say that Wen Yi was sent to you because Concubine Cao was sick? I see that Concubine Cao is much better now, so let her take care of him herself." Yinzhen made the decision.

Hua Fei wanted to argue something, but Yinzhen looked at her coldly. Hua Fei felt a little guilty and shut up obediently.

Concubine Cao was standing aside. She didn't expect that she would be able to bring her daughter back to her side so soon. Just as she was about to smile and express her gratitude, she saw Concubine Hua staring at her and quickly lowered her head.

When Xia Dongchun heard that Qi Ling was going to be beaten to death, he hesitated for a moment and opened his mouth to beg for mercy. But then he thought that if he begged for mercy, it would give others a handle to attack him. Finally, he sighed and gave up begging for mercy.

"So what does the emperor mean...how should the maid be dealt with?" The queen asked again, unwillingly.

Yinzhen answered casually: "Just do as Hua Fei said, and beat her to death."

The queen had no choice but to agree. No matter how reluctant she was, she could only let the matter go unsolved for the time being.

After leaving Jingren Palace, Xia Dongchun returned to her room in Yanxi Palace, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then she called Xiao Dezi, "Go and call Qi Ling."

Not long after, Qi Ling came in. The smile on her face froze when she saw Yun Ling standing next to Xia Dongchun.

Xia Dongchun sneered: "Why, are you disappointed to see that Yunling and I are fine?"

Qi Ling was stunned for a moment, then suddenly knelt down: "Little... Little Master."

Yunling stood beside Xia Dongchun, without saying anything and without looking at Qi Ling.

Xia Dongchun looked at her and said, "You have done such a stupid thing, and I can't save you. The Emperor and the Empress have already discussed it and decided... to beat you to death."

“W-what?!” Qi Ling collapsed on the ground. After a moment, she came to her senses and crawled forward on her knees. She was so flustered that she almost rolled and crawled. “My lady! My lady, please save me! I didn’t mean to harm you. I am innocent!”

Just before she met Xia Dongchun, Yun Ling stepped forward and brushed her hand away: "You did something wrong and almost harmed the young lady. Now the matter has been reported to the Emperor, the Empress, and Concubine Hua. How can you expect the young lady to help you?!"

Qi Ling didn't understand how things turned out like this. She had thought it through. According to her idea, Yun Ling should be punished to the Ministry of Punishment. How come she was the one being punished now? And she was being beaten to death?!

"My lady, please save me. I really have no intention of harming you..." Qi Ling kept bowing her head. "I have served you for a year. Even if I have no merit, I have worked hard."

Xia Dongchun couldn't bear to see her like this, but if she opened her mouth to plead for Qi Ling at this time, she would be handing the handle to others. What's more, Yinzhen, the Queen, and Concubine Hua all wanted to beat Qi Ling to death. Even if she risked her life and convinced Yinzhen, there was still the Queen and Concubine Hua to deal with.

At that time, although they would not openly refute Yinzhen's opinion, they would definitely find a way to get rid of Qi Ling in secret, just like they did with Fu Zi.

"Since you told me the matter, I have said that this matter needs to be considered carefully. Can this matter with no evidence be resolved by just talking?" Xia Dongchun said, "You have reported the matter to the Queen. Now Jingren Palace and Yikun Palace are watching us. How can I plead for you?"

Qi Ling was about to explain, but she heard Jiang Fuhai's voice from outside: "My lady, I am here on the orders of the Queen to bring Miss Qi Ling beside you to be executed."

Qi Ling's eyes widened in horror: "My young master!"

But she didn't have time to figure it out. Jiang Fuhai had already brought people in and dragged her out. Xia Dongchun avoided his sight and finally spoke before Jiang Fuhai left: "Eunuch Jiang, wait a moment."

Qi Ling thought Xia Dongchun was finally going to soften her heart and plead for her, and her eyes sparkled. Jiang Fuhai frowned, also thinking that Xia Dongchun was going to be nosy.

Who knew that Xia Dongchun paused for a moment and just said, "Stay away from the Yanxi Palace. The princess is still young, so you have to be cautious."

As long as it doesn't hinder him from doing his work, it's fine. Jiang Fuhai breathed a sigh of relief and bent down: "I understand. The Emperor and the Empress have already told you. Please rest assured, my lady. If there is nothing else, I will withdraw first."

Xia Dongchun nodded, and Jiang Fuhai waved his hand, signaling the two young eunuchs to gag the man and drag him away, and then he left.

The farce finally came to an end.

But on the other hand, Concubine Hua still has to settle accounts with Cao Qinmo.

In Yikun Palace, there was an enamel vase and a set of broken tea sets on the floor of the main hall. Cao Qinmo knelt in front of Concubine Hua and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down."

"Calm down?" How could Concubine Hua calm down? It was good that she didn't tear Cao Qinmo apart. "Did I not know that the wet nurse was so loyal to you? Or are you guarding against me like this, saying one thing in front of me and another behind my back, happily sending the princess to me on the surface, but secretly thinking about taking the princess back all the time? Good! Very good! I actually raised a traitor like you!"

Concubine Cao almost hated Qi Ling to death. If she hadn't reported the matter to the Queen, how would Concubine Hua have found out that the wet nurse had met her and talked about the tranquilizer?

What's more... Concubine Cao lowered her head, afraid that Concubine Hua would see the hatred in her eyes. Who would happily give their child to someone else? If Concubine Hua wasn't so tough, and she didn't dare to offend Concubine Hua, how could she keep her daughter in Yikun Palace?

What are you talking about being happy?

But now Concubine Hua is angry, and Concubine Cao still needs to rely on Concubine Hua for the time being, so she naturally won't show all this.

Seeing her silent and only lowering her head in a submissive manner, Concubine Hua became even angrier: "Are you dumb?! Shouldn't you give me an explanation for this matter?!"

Concubine Cao took a few deep breaths before she was finally able to speak: "Your Majesty, calm down. It's all my fault. The wet nurse had no other intentions. She just wanted to tell me. If it weren't for Qi Ling talking nonsense, how could this matter involve Your Majesty? In my opinion, this matter was planned by someone to deliberately frame Your Majesty."

Concubine Cao is best at diverting trouble away.