Return of the Phoenix Lady

"Eunuch Futai, you don't have to accompany me. I'll just walk around here and then go back. You go and do your work first!" Han Xing turned and said to Futai.

Fu Tai frowned and said worriedly, "How...how can this be done? Young Master is unfamiliar with the palace. What if someone ignorant doesn't recognize you and offends you? Young Master is His Majesty's distinguished guest, and I should serve you personally! You don't have to be so polite."

Han Xing shook his head helplessly and explained, "To be honest, sir, I'm used to being alone and free, and now that there's suddenly someone around me, I feel a little uncomfortable, so I hope you can understand."

Fu Tai finally nodded. After all, this was the young master's request. Since he didn't want to follow him, he couldn't force him. So he nodded and said, "Alright then! I won't bother you anymore. By the way, do you still remember the way back? I hope you can come back before His Majesty leaves the court. That way His Majesty can rest assured. In that case, I will withdraw first!"

"Goodbye, grandpa!" Han Xing said goodbye with a smile.

Soon, Eunuch Futai's figure disappeared in the nine-turn corridor.

Han Xing looked around and, relying on his memory of yesterday, walked towards the palace where Concubine Yun lived.

Fortunately, Han Xing's memory was still good, and he successfully found the palace wall that separated the Yunfei Palace. He tapped his toes lightly, flew up, and walked in with dignity.

Just when he was about to go directly to Concubine Yun's bedroom to take a look, he suddenly noticed two palace maids walking by not far away, and in their hands, they were holding a blood-stained palace maid's uniform!

What's going on? Han Xing subconsciously felt something was wrong, and his body couldn't help but follow, wanting to find out what was going on!

"Oh... Sister Hong is so pitiful. She was beaten like this. I can't believe that the Queen looks weak, but she can become like this when she gets angry! Sister Yue, you have followed the Queen for so long. Did she do this before?" A little palace maid asked with a sigh as she walked.

"Xiaolu, I'm just telling you this, but you absolutely cannot let anyone else know about it, understand?" Xiaoyue said with some concern.

Xiaolu nodded repeatedly. Seeing this, Xiaoyue spoke up, "In fact, I have been serving the Empress since she was not yet favored. At that time, the Empress's temper was good, but later, for some reason, the Empress changed, becoming more and more irritable and greedy! Then His Majesty favored the Empress, and she became the most favored concubine under the Empress and above all the concubines! The Empress gradually restrained her temper and became a well-educated, gentle and elegant woman in front of His Majesty." After a pause, she sighed helplessly and said, "Until yesterday, perhaps it was because His Majesty left the Empress's bedroom in the middle of the night for the first time, which stimulated the Empress, and suddenly, it seemed that the temper that had been suppressed for so many years broke out all at once, and that's why she did such a thing!"

Xiaolu looked at Xiaoyue in surprise, then at the bloody clothes in her hand. She couldn't help but shudder and said in horror, "How... so scary! I always thought that the queen was an approachable and gentle woman! I didn't expect..."

Xiaoyue said seriously, "Your Majesty must not know this, otherwise, our fate will be similar to Hong'er's!"

Xiaolu nodded vigorously and said firmly, "Xiaolu understands! Don't worry, Sister Yue!"

Watching the two palace maids gradually walk away, Han Xing, who was hiding in the dark, couldn't help but frown. Although she already knew that Concubine Yun was not a simple character, she didn't expect that she was so cruel. One look at the blood-stained clothes made it clear!

However, Han Xing had to complain that this handsome uncle had such poor taste! No matter how similar they looked, he couldn't just pamper her so easily! He should at least find someone virtuous and kind, not a vicious woman who was one thing on the surface but another behind the scenes! However, what the palace maid Xiaoyue said was worth studying! According to her, before Concubine Yun came to power, she had lived a normal life for a while! What happened at that time? Could it be related to Yun Luoxin?

Forget it, instead of thinking so much, I might as well just go and take a look, maybe I will find something unexpected!

Han Xing was about to take action when she suddenly noticed several women approaching from a distance. Wasn't the one leading them the Yun Fei, the subject of her investigation? Where were they going?

Han Xing followed them quietly and adapted to the situation!

After following for a while, Han Xing discovered that Concubine Yun had brought her people to a place Han Xing had never been to before. However, the palace was so big that it was normal that Han Xing had never been there. After circling for a long time, they finally stopped in front of a dilapidated palace.

Judging from the geographical location, it should be a relatively remote palace. Han Xing looked at the palace gate and saw only a tattered plaque hanging there, with no words on it!

And the "honorable" Concubine Yun just walked in without even raising her eyes!

Something's strange! Concubine Yun actually walked into such a seemingly deserted palace. Something's wrong!

As soon as they entered, Han Xing followed in.

Entering the palace, I saw Concubine Yun leading several palace maids in with ease. After a few turns, they finally stopped outside an abandoned palace. Concubine Yun held her head high and without turning back, ordered, "You wait here. No one is allowed to disturb you without my order. If anyone comes, come in and inform them immediately." After that, she walked in leisurely.

Han Xing thought helplessly, why did she always have to do such things as tearing off the roof tiles? Forget it, if there are no masters inside, this time she will be special and just cast a barrier and follow in!

After carefully feeling around and confirming that there weren't any experts behind her, Han Xing waved her hand, and a transparent barrier enveloped her. Then, she followed Yun Fei inside openly.

Upon entering the palace, Han Xing was surprised to discover that this remote little palace actually held a hidden gem! Despite its tattered, overgrown exterior, the interior was spotless and tidy, evidently well-maintained. Numerous exquisite decorative vessels were placed here, and even the floor was covered in a pristine white velvet carpet. Not to mention the tables and chairs—this was an imperial palace, so how could things be any worse? On the table sat some exquisite pastries, a pot of tea, and an exquisitely carved white jade teacup.

There were only two palace maids and a eunuch standing in the hall, and between them sat a woman dressed in gorgeous and elegant clothes. She seemed to be in her thirties, but her exact age was unknown, but she looked well-maintained. There were many gold and jade hairpins in her hair, which added a touch of vulgarity to her. Her pair of phoenix eyes were slightly narrowed, with a cold and arrogant look in her eyes, her diamond-shaped red lips were slightly pursed, and her cold face was painted with exquisite makeup, giving people a feeling of being unattainable.

As soon as Concubine Yun entered the hall, she bowed to the seated woman with a flattering smile on her face, saying, "Yun'er pays her respects to my sister!"

However, the woman ignored Concubine Yun and leisurely picked up the teacup and sipped it gently.

Concubine Yun was still slightly bent over, and the smile on her face was a little stiff. After a while, Concubine Yun finally couldn't help but stand up and said, "Sister, what do you want to talk to Yun'er about?"

"Did I ask you to stand up?" The woman's cold voice sounded, full of sarcasm and disdain.

Concubine Yun couldn't help but frown, and said, "Sister, what's wrong? After all, Yun'er is now His Majesty's favorite concubine. If Yun'er gets hurt, His Majesty will inevitably investigate. If something goes wrong, Yun'er won't be able to bear the consequences."

The woman twitched her lips slightly and sneered, "Sun Yun'er, you're really getting bolder and bolder! How dare you threaten me? Remember back then, you were just a small promise, haha! Without me, you wouldn't be where you are today. Similarly, I can push you down just as I helped you get to your current position!"