The Legend of Zhen Huan: Year after year, we share the spring breeze

Chapter 478 Threat

On the other side, Changchun Palace.

Hearing no movement in the yard, Cuixiang handed her a cup of tea and said, "My Lady, you must be tired after tossing and turning for half a day. I will help you remove your makeup and rest."

Mu Jingqiu showed a tired look and sighed, "How can I rest? There are people coming later. Open the door and let the servants leave!"

Cuixiang responded and walked out of the bedroom.

Before I finished my cup of tea, I heard light footsteps.

Mu Jingqiu looked up.

The afterglow of the setting sun gently streamed in from the doorway, spreading across the floor. The shadow of the visitor was stretched immensely by this faint light, extending from the soles of his feet to the depths of the room.

She came against the light, and her whole body was coated with a faint golden edge, but the expression on her face could not be seen clearly.

"Greetings to Concubine Duan!"

Mu Jingqiu felt bitter in his heart. He quickly got off the bed, walked over to her and squatted down.

One of them was standing, the other was squatting, facing each other silently.

After a long moment, Qi Yuebin's cold voice rang out in the silent air, his tone devoid of any warmth: "Are you playing tricks?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Jingqiu quickly lowered her head. When she raised her head again, she had a look of panic on her face, and her voice was anxious and trembling: "Your Majesty, I dare not, I absolutely dare not!"

"Don't dare?" Qi Yuebin sneered, his eyes sharp. "We agreed at the beginning that we would miscarry your child and put the blame on Concubine Wen. But what about you? The child is still fine! What on earth are you planning?"

Mu Jingqiu's voice was filled with anxiety: "Your Majesty, today's incident happened suddenly. I acted hastily and was not well prepared. This child... this child is actually safe and sound. I never expected it!"

Qi Yuebin's eyes grew colder, and he snorted, "What about returning to the palace? Why don't you ask Imperial Doctor Wu to make a bowl of medicine? Are you still hoping to keep the child?"

Mu Jingqiu could not help but hear the sarcasm in her words. He lowered his head, clenched the corners of his clothes tightly with both hands, and tried to calm himself down.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor and other concubines were present at the time. If I had rashly asked Imperial Physician Wu to make medicine to induce a miscarriage, the Emperor would have summoned other imperial physicians in a hurry to diagnose my pulse. The Imperial Hospital is full of Wei Lin's men, and the whole thing would have been exposed. I...I simply couldn't take that risk!"

These words were reasonable and even Qi Yuebin could not find any fault with them.

Seeing that she stopped talking, Mu Jingqiu stood up and continued, "Although we haven't achieved our original goal, Concubine Wen's house arrest is a rare opportunity. Your Majesty can take the next step!"

Qi Yuebin frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and suddenly his eyes became stern, and he suddenly became alert in his heart - he had been unknowingly led by Mu Jingqiu's thoughts.

Her face darkened instantly, a fierce rage flashed in her eyes, and her voice was icy: "It is not your place to dictate how I act. Don't forget, what I have in my hands is enough to send your father and the entire Mu family back and forth to the gates of hell several times."

Upon hearing this, Mu Jingqiu suppressed her anger and resentment. With a trembling voice, she bowed respectfully and said, "I dare not. I will obey your Majesty's orders and have no second thoughts."

Seeing her lowered brows and submissive look, Qi Yuebin's anger subsided a little. She turned around and sat down on the soft couch.

Mu Jingqiu stood silently by the side, her body slightly hunched. She lowered her eyes, staring at the ground, but a barely perceptible coldness flashed in her eyes.

The room was eerily quiet for a moment, with only the occasional sound of wind outside the window breaking the silence.

After an unknown amount of time, Qi Yuebin slowly spoke, "Your child isn't even three months old yet. Fortunately, there's still plenty of time. Once Concubine Wen is released from her confinement, you can use her resentment for what happened today as an excuse to start a conflict with her. Then, take advantage of the situation and blame the miscarriage on her. This way, she won't be able to defend herself."

Mu Jingqiu's face flickered with embarrassment upon hearing this. She stepped forward and lowered her voice, "Your Majesty, today's events have already alerted the enemy. Concubine Wen will undoubtedly be on guard, and I'm afraid the consequences will be difficult. How about... taking this opportunity to pin the blame on the Imperial Noble Consort or Concubine Hui, saying they're speaking up for Concubine Wen and deliberately attacking me. That way, it would be a legitimate excuse and wouldn't arouse too much suspicion."

Qi Yuebin frowned, a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes, and his voice suddenly became colder: "No, we must put the blame on Concubine Wen!"

Mu Jingqiu was somewhat puzzled. "Your Majesty, I dare to ask, why do you insist on putting the blame on Concubine Wen? The Imperial Noble Concubine and Concubine Hui are even more powerful. If we can use this opportunity to weaken their power, wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"

Qi Yuebin sneered and did not answer immediately. He just looked out the window with a deep gaze, as if he could see the long-forgotten past in the deep palace through the thin veil.

Why do you have to put the blame on Concubine Wen?

The reason is actually very simple.

Back then, An Lingrong had used the same method, shifting the blame for someone else's miscarriage onto an innocent person, thus eliminating dissidents. Now, she was simply using the same method against them.

Mu Jingqiu stood aside, her heart filled with doubts. However, seeing Qi Yuebin's stern expression, clearly unwilling to speak, she didn't dare to ask any further questions. She lowered her head, silently suppressing her uneasiness, and said softly, "I understand. I will follow your Majesty's arrangements."

Qi Yuebin retracted his gaze and glanced at her calmly, his tone carrying a hint of warning: "I understand. Remember, I hate people who talk too much. You just need to do what I say, and don't ask any more questions."

Mu Jingqiu nodded quickly and replied respectfully, "Yes, I will remember your Majesty's teachings."