Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty Who Was Short-Lived and Alluring

Since that day, Chu Yun has been in much better spirits, no longer often spacing out, and her complexion has visibly become rosy.

Qi Jingheng was locked in a fierce battle with Qi Qingjia in the previous dynasty, and seeing Chu Yun getting better day by day, he became even more determined.

On the other hand, Qi Qingjia, for some unknown reason, only adopted a defensive stance in the face of Qi Jingheng's relentless pressure. Although he did not suffer any losses, it was not in line with his usual ruthless methods.

Others may not know Qi Qingjia's considerations, but only he knows. He is waiting for an opportunity to crush Qi Jingheng in one fell swoop and prevent him from ever making a comeback. As for now, it doesn't matter if he is smug for a few more days.

Qi Jingheng dared to openly challenge Qi Qingjia because he relied on his legitimate status, the support of the commoner clan, and public opinion.

The people's hearts are on his side. Qi Qingjia is indeed hesitant to act rashly, but the people can support him, but they can also capsize him. Once his scheme to infiltrate the Northern Rong people is exposed, all his advantages will disappear. At that time, the people of the world will be able to drown Qi Jingheng with their spittle.

Qi Qingjia has been sending people to Bei Rong to collect evidence these past few days, and he is also trying to find a way to inform Chu Yun of the information he has found.

You wouldn't believe it until you looked it up; what you found out was truly astonishing.

He was eagerly anticipating Consort Zhao's reaction after learning the truth.

He not only wanted Qi Jingheng to lose all power, but also to lose his beloved and turn against her. Only in this way could he quell his anger.

*

Qi Jingheng kept a close eye on Chu Yun. In order to protect her, he even put another favored concubine out in the open to attract the attention of others.

Everyone lamented that nothing lasts forever. Back then, His Majesty, in a fit of rage, did not hesitate to punish Consort Shu, Consort De, and the Empress Dowager for the sake of Consort Zhao's child. Now, however, all that is heard is the laughter of the new concubines, while the tears of the old ones are nowhere to be seen. She has become His Majesty's old concubine, losing both her child and his favor.

Unfortunately, Qi Jingheng's actions could fool others, but not Qi Qingjia. In fact, they only made Qi Qingjia more certain that in Qi Jingheng's heart, Consort Zhao's status was no higher than his.

Qi Qingjia had waited a long time, and finally the right opportunity arrived—Consort Zhao would be leaving the palace today to go to Wanfo Temple to pray for her deceased child.

Coincidentally, the abbot of Wanfo Temple was an old acquaintance of Qi Qingjia. It would be incredibly easy for him to meet Consort Zhao there. Because of this news, Qi Qingjia felt a surge of excitement, something he hadn't experienced in a long time.

Everyone else sighed with regret upon hearing the news. Rumor had it that Consort Zhao had been so consumed by grief after losing her child that she had annoyed the Emperor. Now it seemed that it was indeed true. Almost two months had passed, and she still hadn't recovered from the pain of losing her child. Moreover, she showed no tact whatsoever, even thinking of leaving the palace to pray for her child's well-being. Wasn't this blatantly stabbing the Emperor in the heart? Fortunately, the Emperor, mindful of their past relationship, agreed to her request, but refused to accompany her. It seemed that Consort Zhao's good fortune had truly come to an end.

Regardless of what others thought, Chu Yun still left the palace according to plan.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty is probably a little angry. It's one thing for you to leave the palace, but he's not even allowed to follow you. How can he feel at ease?" Inside the carriage, Qiuyue massaged Chuyun's shoulders, but her mouth never stopped.

Qiuyue had been repeating this phrase ever since she learned that Chuyun was going to Wanfo Temple to pray for blessings.

Shuangxue remained silent, but the fact that she didn't interrupt Qiuyue spoke in itself indicated her agreement with Qiuyue's words.

Both maids have now been bribed by Qi Jingheng.

They knew nothing, only that Qi Jingheng had tirelessly comforted Chu Yun when she was emotionally broken down, and now, for Chu Yun's safety, he had made her step back from the spotlight, protecting her from all harm. The two young girls, who had not experienced much of the wickedness of human nature, naturally developed a great fondness for Qi Jingheng and felt that he was deeply in love with Chu Yun.

Originally, Qi Jingheng had established a new favorite concubine, and the two women were indignant. However, they later discovered that things were not as simple as they seemed. Every night, His Majesty would appear in Luoying Palace to accompany the Consort. Qi Jingheng could hide these things from the other women in the harem, but he could not hide them from Shuangxue and Qiuyue, who served Chu Yun closely. The two women secretly thought they knew Chu Yun and Qi Jingheng's secret, and not only became more loyal, but also took it upon themselves to be the guardians of their love, keeping their secret strictly. In front of outsiders, they appeared dejected, as if Chu Yun had truly lost favor.

Thanks to the performance of the two, everyone in the harem thought that Chu Yun really had no chance of turning things around, and the rumors of Consort Zhao falling out of favor intensified and even spread outside the palace.

The sight of the two being completely fooled by Qi Jingheng was truly an eyesore for Chu Yun. She rubbed her temples and said, "If we make this a real performance, and His Majesty really leaves the palace with me, wouldn't all the rumors we've heard these past few days be debunked, and all our efforts be in vain?"

That makes sense, so Frost and Snow and Autumn Moon stopped mentioning it.

Chu Yun used this same phrase to shut Qi Jingheng up. Of course, he was worried about Chu Yun leaving the palace alone, but he couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he had to let her leave the palace and secretly sent several times more guards to protect Chu Yun's safety.

Chu Yun raised her hand and lifted the carriage curtain, glancing at the sky outside.

Qi Qingjia, I've handed you this opportunity, so you'd better seize it.

*

Inside Wanfo Temple, Chu Yun was led into a Buddhist hall by the abbot, leaving Shuangxue and the others outside.

She knelt on the ground, her skirt spreading out like blooming petals, and a faint fragrance of gardenias filled the entire Buddhist hall.

Qi Qingjia hid in the shadows, quietly observing the Consort Zhao.

She put her hands together and said, "I grew up in a temple and vowed to take refuge in Buddha. I will always be kind and never do evil."

"The believer asked herself if she had always been good and never did evil to anyone, but things did not go as she wished, and she still lost the child she cherished most."

When the child was mentioned, the woman kneeling on the ground showed a pained expression, and even her voice trembled slightly.

"What's even more terrifying is that the believer discovered that the child was killed by his own father."

Qi Qingjia's eyelids twitched, and she almost lost her balance.

How did Consort Zhao find out about this matter, which was kept secret?

He had no choice but to continue listening.

“He really harmed my child, but not on purpose, and he was very good to me.”

Qi Qingjia frowned. "Nonsense! Qi Jingheng is doing this on purpose. He's only nice to you to take advantage of you."

"I want to forgive him, but I cannot, Buddha. I fear I will have to break my vow and do something evil."

“He is the husband of the believer and also the ruler of the Great Qi. The believer does not know if she can succeed in avenging him, but she must try, otherwise she will be too sorry for her dead child.”

"May Buddha bless this believer so that her wishes may be fulfilled. Once everything is settled, this believer wishes to remain by the lamp and end her remaining years to atone for her sins."

The woman's voice was calm, but Qi Qingjia could hear a deep, unresolved pain within it.

In a daze, he seemed to see a familiar yet blurry figure. The woman kneeling on the ground gradually overlapped with the woman in his memory.