The widow becomes a fairy, and the time-traveling girl counterattacks and becomes the queen

When Wang Xinyao and Zhao Haoxuan left the palace and returned to the Prince's Mansion, Yin Ping'an was already waiting anxiously.

The moonlight was bleak, shining through the carved window lattice, stretching his wandering figure to appear longer and shorter.

He had been waiting in the yard for an hour, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the door, and any slight movement made him jump with fear.

Footsteps finally sounded, and Yin Pingan practically rushed in front of Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao, his voice hoarse with anxiety: "Your Highness, Madam... has she been brought to justice?"

Wang Xinyao lowered her voice and told the situation in the palace one by one.

When talking about Concubine Yin's cultivation being sealed and being dragged to the cold palace, Yin Ping'an's tense jaw finally relaxed for a moment, and he almost squeezed out a sentence through his teeth: "She has also come to this day...!"

After saying this, he suddenly looked up with an anxious look in his eyes: “But my mother is still suffering in Gou Mansion, I can’t wait a moment.

Your Highness, Madam, I want to go and rescue her now.

Mother once took Mei'er away from the Gou Mansion. Given the character of Minister Gou, he would definitely torture Mother in every way possible."

At this time, the hour of Hai was nearing its end. Zhao Haoxuan was about to speak to dissuade him, but Yin Ping'an had already knelt on the ground.

"Your Highness, I know that tomorrow's court reckoning is of grave importance, but every time I think of my mother being humiliated in the Gou Mansion, my heart aches like a knife. Now that I have finally returned to the capital, I simply cannot wait any longer."

His voice was exceptionally clear in the silent night, with an unquestionable determination.

Wang Xinyao originally planned to wait until the court affairs were over tomorrow before rescuing them, but seeing Yin Ping'an was so persistent, she felt a little reluctant.

She recalled how Mrs. Gou had taken such good care of her when she was in the Gou Mansion, and she still remembered that kindness.

Finally, he sighed softly: "In that case, I will accompany you on this journey."

Zhao Haoxuan tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, showing a hint of disapproval.

But when his eyes swept across Wang Xinyao's determined profile, he finally swallowed his words of dissuasion.

"Forget it, then go and save him."

Just as he was about to say that they wanted to go together, Xiao Xizi came forward at the right time.

"Your Highness, tomorrow's plan needs to be carefully arranged. Minister Gou is not very powerful, so if Madam and Young Master Yin go together, there shouldn't be any problems. If you go in person and are recognized, it will be a disaster."

"Alright, Xinyao, remember to be careful. The Gou Mansion is heavily guarded, so don't alert the enemy."

Zhao Haoxuan pondered for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement, but he did not forget to remind him: "If you encounter any danger, send a signal immediately and I will send someone to rescue you."

"Don't worry, you are well aware of my current strength, so don't worry." Wang Xinyao replied with a smile.

At this time, although it was late at night, the lights in Gou Mansion were still brightly on.

The Minister of Personnel, Gou Hongying, was reclining on a rosewood couch, surrounded by five women in gorgeous clothes.

The flickering candlelight illuminated his face, which was flushed with alcohol, and the whole room was filled with a strong smell of alcohol.

"Sir, let me pour you some wine." A woman in a pink skirt said in a delicate voice, raised her jade hand slightly, and poured the wine into the luminous cup.

Gou Hongying smacked his lips in satisfaction, and his gaze suddenly turned to Yin Zhizi, who was wearing coarse clothes.

Yin Zhizi knelt on the ground and washed his feet carefully.

The rippling water reflected her haggard face, and her hands, which were once well-maintained, were now calloused.

"Use a little more force!" Gou Hongying suddenly lifted her foot, and the splash of water soaked the woman's clothes. "What's going on? The lady who used to be so high and mighty in the mansion, now can't even wash her feet?"

The women around looked at each other in confusion.

A woman in green clothes timidly said: "Sir, Madam is the aunt of the Imperial Concubine after all. If I treat her like this..."

"Shut up!" Gou Hongying slammed the table, causing the cups to clink.

"What Madam? She's now worse than even the servants in the mansion! She dared to disobey the orders of the Imperial Concubine, and this is her retribution! If you plead for her again, don't blame me for being rude!"

The woman in green didn't dare say anything more.

Yin Zhizi lowered his head and silently wiped the splashed ground.

But her eyes were firm and her face was full of unyielding spirit.

The torture she endured during these days did not destroy her will, but instead made her more determined to live.

Seeing this, Gou Hongying was furious and kicked over the basin with his foot: "The water is cold, go change it! It's useless!"

Yin Zhizi didn't say anything. She picked up a cloth to wipe the water on the ground, and then went to fetch water again.

Her steps were slow and firm, and each step seemed to be gathering strength.

Gou Hongying continued to flirt with the women, but they all forced themselves to smile.

From time to time, they looked worriedly in the direction where Yin Zhizi left, but did not dare to show it too obviously.

Yin Zhizi was holding a basin of freshly drawn hot water, trembling and staggering.

Her back was slightly hunched due to the recent torture and lack of rest, but her eyes were still clear.

"Hurry up! It's disgraceful to dawdle!" Gou Hongying scolded impatiently and threw a fruit core at Yin Zhizi.

Yin Zhizi rearranged the water, and Gou Hongying put his feet into the water and then pulled them back out.

"You vicious woman, do you want to burn me to death?" After saying that, he slapped her shoulder.

Yin Zhizi, whose cultivation was sealed, was like a disabled person. He fell to the ground as the palm wind reached him.

But she still said nothing, just staring at Gou Hongying with stubborn eyes.

"You boring woman, lying on the bed like a dead person, you relied on your relationship with the noble lady before, causing me to not even dare to have a concubine.

I finally managed to secretly keep a mistress, but she died and all the sons she gave birth to disappeared.

But you ran away with that stinky girl Gou Chunmei and even took away all my savings.

Now, you are in my hands again, and Gou Chunmei is under the control of the noble lady, so this daughter is equivalent to having no daughter at all.

It's all because of you that my huge Gou Mansion is left without an heir."

Gou Hongying became increasingly angry as he thought about this, and ordered the woman beside him, "All of you, go up together and beat her up for me."

"But...but, she is the Madam." One of the women bravely said, "The Madam used to treat us very well."

Gou Hongying was furious: "I still have your indentures. If you don't obey me, don't blame me for disregarding the kindness and loyalty I've shown you over the past year and selling you to a brothel."

"Xiaotao, don't worry about me. Just listen to him. He can do anything. Let's do it." Yin Zhizi finally spoke.

Although her voice was weak, it was filled with unquestionable firmness.

The girl named Xiaotao's eyes were red.

She immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Sir, please spare my wife. I will serve you in any way you want, but please let my wife go."

"Please, sir, spare our lady." The other four women also knelt down.

Although they were afraid, they were unwilling to attack the lady who had treated them well.

"You...you are really great..." Gou Hongying was very angry.

He stood up suddenly, picked up the foot washing water and poured it all over Yin Zhizi.

Then he punched and kicked Yin Zhizi and the women one by one, venting his anger.

At this time, Wang Xinyao and Yin Ping'an had quietly sneaked into Gou's mansion.

The two of them, taking advantage of the moonlight, lightly climbed over the high wall and landed behind the rockery in the backyard.

Wang Xinyao keenly noticed the footsteps of the patrolling guards and immediately pulled Yin Pingan into the shadows.

"There are two teams of guards patrolling in an alternating manner ahead. We need to be careful." Wang Xinyao lowered her voice and glanced around vigilantly.

Yin Ping'an nodded and pointed gently: "Madam, look, the one with the light on is the main house."

After the patrolling guards walked away, the two of them quietly approached the main house.

Through the crack in the window, Yin Ping'an saw Yin Zhizi being humiliated.

His eyes were bloodshot and his veins were bulging, and he was almost about to rush out.

Wang Xinyao hurriedly held his shoulder and whispered in his ear, "Don't be impulsive! If you alert the guards, not only will we fail to rescue Madam, but you and I will both be trapped here. Although we're not afraid, this will alert the enemy and could affect tomorrow's liquidation plan."

Wang Xinyao exchanged glances with Yin Ping'an, taking advantage of the fact that Gou Hongying in the room was focused on beating someone.

Wang Xinyao pushed the door open quickly and entered, tapping with her fingertips and instantly controlling Gou Hongying's acupoints.

The women were so frightened that their faces turned pale. Just as they were about to scream, they were intimidated by Wang Xinyao's sharp eyes and fell silent.

"Safe?" Yin Zhizi stared at the suddenly appeared man in black in disbelief, tears welling in her cloudy eyes. "Is it you? Is it really you?"

"Yes, mother, I'm late!" Yin Ping'an held Yin Zhizi's thin shoulders, his voice choked with sobs: "Mother has suffered."

Although Gou Hongying could not move, his eyes were full of resentment.

"Bitch...you actually had a son without telling me. Tell me, when did you start cheating?"

Yin Zhizi didn't answer, but walked towards him and slapped him twice in the face.

The crisp sound was particularly loud in the silent room.

Then, she took out a pen and paper, wrote a letter of divorce, and forced Minister Gou to put his fingerprints on it.

"From now on, we are done with each other, and there is no longer any love between us as husband and wife. I remember everything you have done to me over the years, and I will settle the score with you one day."

"You...you vicious woman!" Gou Hongying opened her throat and wanted to shout: "Someone come..."

"Minister Gou, you have done so many bad things. From today on, your retribution will begin." Wang Xinyao glanced at him coldly and immediately pressed his fainting point.

Gou Hongying's body went limp and he collapsed to the ground.

At this moment, the guard's voice came from outside the door: "Sir, is there anything wrong?"

Before Wang Xinyao could say anything, the peach-dressed woman's voice responded in a delicate voice, "My lord, you accidentally knocked over the teacup. It's fine now. Don't come in and disturb me unless I call you."

"Yes, Fifth Aunt." After hearing this, the guard left, and the footsteps became farther and farther away.

Wang Xinyao immediately signaled Yin Ping'an to take Yin Zhizi out through the back window.

But Yin Zhizi hesitated for a moment: "Ping'an, can you take all five of them with you? They used to be my maids. Gou Hongying took advantage of my absence and forced them to become concubines. They are all miserable people."

After hearing this, Yin Ping'an looked at Wang Xinyao. She really had no say in this matter.

"Madam, there are too many people. It's not convenient to go out. I'm afraid it will alert the guards." Wang Xinyao was a little embarrassed.

She looked at the five women carefully, and seeing that they all had pleading looks on their faces, her heart couldn't help but soften a little.

Yin Zhizi took a lock from Gou Hongying, opened a cabinet, took out five indentures, and tore them up on the spot.

The five women were so moved that they burst into tears: "Thank you, ma'am."

"Don't worry, young lady. They are the concubines of the mansion now. No one dares to stop them when they move around in the mansion. You just need to subdue the guards guarding the back door." Yin Zhizi explained with pleading eyes.

Wang Xinyao thought for a moment, and after deciding it was feasible, she asked, "Are you willing to leave here?"

"We are willing." Although the five people were a little scared, they all plucked up the courage for their freedom.

They quickly packed up some valuables and quietly left with Wang Xinyao and others.

Yin Ping'an carried the injured Yin Zhizi on his back, and together with Wang Xinyao and five others, they quietly moved towards the back door.

The guard at the back door was dozing off, and Wang Xinyao successfully subdued the guard without any effort.

After everyone left Gou's house, the carriage sped along.

It was already three o'clock in the morning when we returned to the Prince's Mansion.

Zhao Haoxuan was still waiting in the study. Seeing them return safely, he felt relieved.

Five maids were settled down.

Yin Zhizi bowed deeply to Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao, "Thank you, Your Highness, the Crown Prince, and Miss, for saving my life. If you can ever be of use to me, I will do my best to help you. I will never forget this kindness."

"Madam, you're too kind," Wang Xinyao soothed her gently, quickly helping her to her feet. "If it weren't for your care back in the Gou Mansion, I'd have met with disaster long ago. Helping me today is simply a way of repaying your kindness."

Zhao Haoxuan also hurriedly said, "No need to be so polite. You've been kind to Xinyao before, making you her elder. I can't bear to see you suffer. Besides, Gou Hongying has committed many evil deeds, and the day of his trial is coming soon."

When Yin Zhizi heard this, her eyes lit up instantly. "Xinyao? Where is Xinyao?"

"Madam, it's me." Wang Xinyao took off the black veil on her face, revealing a beautiful face.

Under the moonlight, her face became more beautiful and charming, and one could vaguely find her shadow when she was in Gou Mansion.

Yin Zhizi was stunned on the spot, and then hugged Wang Xinyao again.

"Girl, you missed me so much. When I heard about your accident, I was heartbroken for several years. Now, I finally see you. It's so great..."

She suddenly realized that something was wrong and quickly loosened her hands, saying apologetically, "Oh, no, Princess, it was me who lost my composure."

"It's okay, Madam will always be my elder, just call me as you did before. Besides, I can't be considered the Crown Princess for the time being." Wang Xinyao replied with a smile, tears in her eyes.

She was filled with emotion to be able to see this elder who had treated her so well again.

Yin Zhizi was touched and said apologetically, "Xinyao, I'm sorry. I apologize to you on Mei'er's behalf. That child was blinded by power and did too many wrong things..."

"Let the past be the past. It's getting late. Madam, go to bed early. We can talk about Gou Chunmei's matter another day."

Wang Xinyao continued, "Yin Ping'an, take Madam downstairs to rest. I've already had a room and hot water prepared for Madam to freshen up."

After the two figures disappeared in the corridor, Xiao Xizi, who had been standing with his hands hanging down, quietly stepped forward and raised a list above his head.

"Your Highness, this is the list of officials who need to be liquidated tomorrow. Among them are those who have close ties with Prince Yu and Minister Gou."

Zhao Haoxuan took the roster with a serious look.

There will surely be a bloody storm in the court tomorrow.