The ugly girl's nirvana, the disabled prince's love

Immediately afterwards, another shout was heard from the bedroom: "Mother! Mother! Wake up, don't scare me!" Yu Gongyu's voice was almost desperate, with deep fear and pain.

Yu Gongyu's angry roar and urgent shouts instantly resounded throughout the Chuxiu Palace, breaking the original tranquility. The palace maids and eunuchs all showed fear on their faces, and whispered about this sudden change.

A moment later, Banxia carried a palace maid into the imperial concubine's bedroom.

Everyone present was shocked when they saw the palace maid coming in.

"Cui'er? How could it be you?" The imperial concubine's eyes were wide open, her face full of disbelief, staring at her straight.

The Imperial Concubine's heart was like a storm. She could not believe that this girl who was so loyal to her and even willing to be beaten to protect her would actually be the one who betrayed her.

Her eyes were filled with pain, disappointment and anger after being deceived. The complex emotions intertwined together made her body tremble slightly.

"Empress, are you okay?" Cui'er's voice was trembling, with a hint of joy in it, but her eyes were wandering and she never dared to look directly into the Imperial Concubine's sharp gaze.

Then, she murmured as if in a dream: "I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay..."

The Imperial Concubine snorted coldly, and her voice was as cold as the wind in December, piercing the bones. "If I have something wrong, wouldn't it satisfy you? Tell me, why did you betray me?"

Cui Er fell to her knees with a plop, tears pouring out like a flood. "My Queen, Cui Er is also forced to do this! Empress Sun is threatening my family. If I don't obey, they will all die!"

The imperial concubine laughed out of anger, and her laughter was filled with endless sadness and anger, "What a helpless person! How could you have the heart to do such a cruel thing to me? I usually treat you well, but you repay me with evil!"

Cui Er kept knocking her head, her forehead hitting the ground with a dull sound, and soon she started bleeding. "My Queen, Cui Er knows she was wrong, please spare my life!"

The Imperial Concubine gritted her teeth. The disappointment and anger in her eyes seemed to turn into tangible flames, burning the person in front of her to ashes. "Spare my life? You have committed such a big mistake, how can I forgive you!"

Cui Er raised her face that was covered in tears and blood, and her voice was sad and desperate, like a cuckoo crying blood, "Your Majesty, Cui Er knows that her crime is unforgivable and death is not a pity. After committing such a serious crime, even if Your Majesty orders her to die, Cui Er is willing to accept the punishment."

The Royal Concubine's expression was still as cold as ice. "At this point, what's the point of saying all this? Your betrayal has chilled my heart."

But the Imperial Concubine was a kindhearted person after all. Considering that Cui Er was also forced to do it, she really couldn't bear to punish her cruelly. She closed her eyes and said with a look of great sorrow: "Leave the palace! Before the Queen knows about this, take your family to live in a place where no one knows you."

After saying that, he turned to Li Ma Ma and said, "Ma Ma, give Cui Er some silver. After all, we are master and servant."

When Cui Er heard this, tears welled up in her eyes. She kowtowed several times again and said in tears, "Your Majesty, I have no way to repay you. I will always remember your kindness in this life. If there is an afterlife, I will be willing to work like a cow or a horse to repay you."

The Imperial Concubine still closed her eyes and waved her hand, her voice tired and helpless: "Forget it, go quickly, don't delay any longer."

Cui Er stood up and looked back every few steps, her eyes full of reluctance and guilt. Li Ma Ma handed the silver to Cui Er, sighed and said, "Girl, take care of yourself."

Cui'er took the silver, looked deeply at the imperial concubine, then turned and left in a hurry. Her figure looked so lonely and desolate in the wind.

The Imperial Concubine opened her eyes and looked in the direction where Cui'er left. Her eyes were slightly red, and she murmured to herself: "I hope she can live a peaceful life from now on, and not get involved in the disputes of the palace again."

Seeing this, Shen Yiran gently stretched out her hands to massage the imperial concubine's temples, and said softly: "Don't worry, your majesty. Now that we have removed the people planted by Queen Sun, it will not be so easy for her to harm you in the future."

Yu Gongyu took over the conversation and said, "Yes, but we must not be careless. There must be trustworthy people around our mother." His brows were slightly frowned, and his eyes were full of worry.

The Imperial Concubine nodded slightly, her expression slightly relaxed, "After this incident, I have learned a lesson. But where can I find this trustworthy person?"

Yu Gongyu recalled his adoptive father's decision to arrange for Li Ma to stay with my mother. He then said, "I will go find two trustworthy girls to enter the palace. I will report to the emperor when the time comes. These two girls are somewhat knowledgeable in medicine and will be specially arranged to take care of my mother. The emperor will certainly agree."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yiran nodded slightly to show his agreement.

The Imperial Concubine sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to carry endless sorrow: "This is the only way for now."

Then, she turned her gaze to Shen Yiran, her eyes full of concern and anxiety, "Ranran, there is nothing important here, you should leave the palace quickly to find medicine, and don't offend the queen."

Shen Yiran quickly responded: "Don't worry, Madam, I know what's going on."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Yu Gongyu and said with difficulty: "Sixth Prince, could you please help me find some people to carry the gold to the palace gate and prepare a carriage for me."

Yu Gongyu responded without hesitation: "It's not difficult. Don't worry, sister-in-law, I'll arrange it right away." After that, he turned around and left in a hurry, his clothes fluttering in the breeze.

Not long after, Yu Gongyu came back with a few strong eunuchs, directing them to carefully lift the box containing gold and walk steadily towards the palace gate.

Shen Yiran turned to the Imperial Concubine and said, "Your Majesty, you must take your medicine on time these days and don't be too stressed. You must also pay more attention to your diet and avoid eating raw, cold, and greasy foods.

I will be back in three days at the least and five days at the most. Please take good care of yourself." Her voice was soft and sincere, her eyes full of worry.

The Imperial Concubine nodded slightly, her eyes full of concern and reluctance, "Ran Ran, you must be careful when you are outside, and don't be reckless."

Shen Yiran replied solemnly: "Don't worry, your majesty, I will keep it in mind."

Then, the three of them walked towards the palace gate. Banxia followed the eunuchs carrying the gold and walked in front, while Shen Yiran pushed Ren Jingzhi behind.

Ren Jingzhi looked at the people carrying gold in front and joked, "Ranran, can your husband get a share of the gold?" There was a cunning gleam in his eyes.

Shen Yiran smiled and said, "Of course, we are husband and wife, and the marriage law stipulates that this is common property."

Ren Jingzhi was stunned and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "What is the Marriage Law? How come I have never heard of it?"

Shen Yiran blinked mischievously and said, "Oh, you haven't heard of it. This is the law in my heart. Husband and wife should share happiness and difficulties. Naturally, you have a share of this gold."

Ren Jingzhi was amused by her words. He scratched her nose and said, "You are always so eccentric."