Traveling through time and space to become a concubine: I just want to live a leisurely life

Time goes back to Prince Xuan’s Palace, when the unrest outside just began.

The night was as dark as ink. The hustle and bustle of the streets did not reach Prince Xuan's Palace. It was still completely silent.

The moonlight shines through the branches and leaves into the courtyard, and it seems that even the wind dares not break the tranquility.

Chunliu came back from outside the house in a hurry. Her face seemed a little flustered and a thin layer of sweat seeped out of her forehead.

As soon as she entered the room, she hurriedly called out, "Concubine, there is chaos outside now. A lot of soldiers have appeared and are heading towards the Imperial City!"

Shen Jingyi was slightly stunned when she heard this, then her brows knitted tightly, thinking to herself: "It seems that the King of Qi has started to act, and I don't know how the King of Xuan is doing."

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly heavy.

She took a deep breath, trying to keep herself calm, then turned to Qiu Kui and asked, "Is there any movement from Mrs. Zhang, the gatekeeper?"

Qiu Kui frowned, with a look of resentment in his eyes, and whispered: "She was a little impatient tonight and has come out to wander around several times.

I guess she was also assigned a task."

Shen Jingyi's face was calm, and she tapped the table with her fingers, saying calmly: "Go tie her up, and ask her, won't you know?"

After hearing this, Qiu Kui smiled, with excitement sparkling in her eyes: "I have wanted to deal with her for a long time, I will go now."

After saying this, she was about to walk out of the house quickly, but suddenly stopped.

He turned around and looked at the secret guard standing next to him, and shouted, "Brother Secret Guard, can you help me kidnap someone?"

The secret guard heard their conversation just now, so when Qiu Kui kicked him, he nodded and agreed.

Not long after, Mrs. Zhang was brought back, her expression full of disbelief and strong resistance.

She struggled, trying to break free from the restraints, but kept shouting, "What are you doing? Why are you doing this to me?"

"Concubine, I have done nothing wrong!" she asked angrily, her face full of confusion and fear.

Shen Jingyi's eyes were as cold as ice, and her face was expressionless: "Mrs. Zhang, how much money did the princess give you in total for you to work for her?"

Her words were like a cold wind, hitting Mrs. Zhang directly in the sore spot.

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang panicked and immediately lowered her head, trying to hide the panic in her eyes: "I don't know what you mean, Concubine?

The princess never gave me any money."

Although she denied it, the fear deep in her heart had begun to spread, and her hands began to tremble slightly.

"Don't you know? I think you will know soon."

Shen Jingyi's tone was icy, as if it had no warmth at all.

Then, she raised her head and looked at Chunliu, "I'll leave it to you."

"I am happy to do so."

Chunliu responded crisply, with excitement flashing in her eyes. She pulled Mrs. Zhang up and walked towards the outside yard.

Mrs. Zhang's struggle and resistance seemed so insignificant in front of her, like a light feather in her hand, powerless to resist.

Outside the courtyard, the moonlight was dim and the figures of the two people looked a little mysterious among the shadows.

Shen Jingyi looked at their backs, picked up the water and took a sip.

However, the moment she put down the teacup.

She saw the two of them hurried back, with a hint of pride between Chunliu's brows.

Shen Jingyi raised her eyebrows, looking surprised, "So fast?"

Chun Liu sneered and answered calmly, "She is a coward. Once I made a move, she confessed."

The smile on her face showed that she was in a very good mood at the moment. Mrs. Zhang's performance had obviously exceeded her expectations.

Chun Tao, who was standing next to him, curled her lips in disdain and said coldly, "You want to be a traitor?"

At this time, Mrs. Zhang no longer cared about her dignity. She quickly knelt on the ground, trembling all over: "I dare not do it again, never again."

Her voice was choked and tears welled up in her eyes. Her instinct to survive made her kowtow repeatedly in order to express her plea.

Shen Jingyi looked at her calmly. She didn't want to waste time talking to her now, so she asked directly, "What task did the princess give you?"

Mrs. Zhang quickly looked up at Shen Jingyi, her eyes revealing disbelief and nervousness.

"Just...just..."

Chun Liu smiled coldly, kicked her without any courtesy, and cursed: "Why don't you tell me what it is, or do you want to try the same pain you just felt?"

"Oh, please be gentle with your feet, young lady. I'll tell you right away."

Mrs. Zhang was kicked to the ground and the pain made her unable to get up.

She quickly begged for mercy, enduring the pain and trying to kneel down again.

Then, she took a breath, and then stammered, "Madame Zhao... only told me not to lock the door tonight, and to leave a crack in the door, but she didn't say anything specific."

As Mrs. Zhang spoke, her expression was somewhat uncertain.

Shen Jingyi looked at her jokingly, and raised the corners of his lips slightly, "Are you sure it's gone? Why doesn't it look like it!"

Her gaze pierced towards Mrs. Zhang like a sharp blade, clearly conveying her dissatisfaction.

Chun Liu moved her wrist beside her and added calmly, "I think so too! This old woman doesn't look honest."

Chunliu looked eager to try, which frightened Mrs. Zhang so much that she immediately shouted, "More, more."

Then, she stammered and continued, "That day, Madam Zhao asked me to meet her, but I went a little late.

I accidentally heard that Zhao Ma and Liu Pozi, who was guarding the back door, said that a few people would come to the mansion to do some business on the night of Lantern Festival. They were all people that the prince knew, so she asked her to bring them to Youlan Courtyard.

Her voice became smaller and smaller, revealing a hint of fear, but she had to confess, "That's all. Everything I said was true. I didn't dare to lie."

The air in the room froze instantly, and everyone turned their eyes to Shen Jingyi, waiting for her decision and reaction.

At this time, a secret guard who had been waiting outside suddenly came back and reported respectfully: "Concubine, I saw two groups of people outside, one with five people and the other with more than ten people."

After hearing this, Shen Jingyi narrowed her eyes slightly, and her hands tapped the table lightly, with a slow but firm rhythm.

This was originally King Xuan's habit, and now she has learned this move unconsciously.