Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 227

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, a look of grievance on her face.

Murong Yu gave Yun Xiyue a cold look. "Which of them is telling the truth?"

"..."

Yun Xiyue braced herself and said, "Your Majesty, may I not answer?"

"Why? Are you deaf and blind?" Murong Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"It was all a misunderstanding today. Miss Zhou offended the Imperial Concubine, which is why the Imperial Concubine reprimanded her. The Imperial Concubine was just joking with me." Yun Xiyue wanted to avoid offending either side and not get involved in their struggle, but Murong Yu clearly didn't think so.

Pei Fang smiled with satisfaction: "Cousin, you see, I was just joking with Xi Yue. Miss Zhou dared to yell at me like that when she was still a candidate for the imperial concubines. If she were to enter the palace and gain your favor, wouldn't she bully me?"

"I don't care~ I'm your cousin, and if anyone bullies me, I'll protect you."

Murong Yu glanced at her and said, "Alright, don't come to Chuxiu Palace unless it's absolutely necessary."

"It's all gone!"

The many young women looked at the emperor with reluctance, their hearts filled with excitement.

I never expected to meet the Emperor.

Murong Yu did not say a single word to Zhou Zhilan from beginning to end, nor did he even glance at her.

Zhou Zhilan was extremely flustered, not understanding why the Emperor was so indifferent to her.

...

"Your Majesty, this humble woman takes her leave."

Yunxi Yue wanted to slip away.

"Halt! Did I say you could leave?"

Pei Fang clenched her fists. "Cousin, Xi Yue was sent to the palace to deliver rouge and face powder..."

"I have something to discuss with her. You may leave now." Murong Yu walked past her without glancing at her.

"Cousin~" Pei Fang tried to get closer but was stopped by the imperial guards.

Eunuch Fu strode over and invited Yun Xiyue, "Miss Yun, please!"

Yun Xiyue looked utterly dejected as she turned to Pei Fang, "Your Majesty..."

Pei Fang stomped her foot and said irritably, "What do you have to be unwilling about? My cousin wants to see you alone. This is an opportunity I could never have asked for."

"Yun Xiyue, tell me honestly, did you seduce the Emperor?" Her voice was cold and sharp, as if she had already made up her mind.

Yun Xiyue was at a loss for words. "Your Majesty, I am just a powerless merchant. Who can disobey the Emperor's summons?"

Pei Fang choked on her words.

Yes! She was a businesswoman with no power or influence.

She was also a woman of stunning beauty.

With such wealth and good looks, how could the Emperor possibly let her go?

If the Emperor really wants her to enter the palace, who can stop him?

Seeing Yun Xiyue go to the Imperial Study, Pei Fang felt incredibly jealous.

Having been in the palace for so many years, she didn't even know what the threshold of the Imperial Study looked like.

"Summon Madam Pei to the palace."

We can't let Yun Xiyue enter the palace. She's already received the Emperor's favor before even becoming a concubine. What would happen if she did?

Yun Xiyue was unaware of Pei Fang's inner thoughts.

"emperor."

"Is your injury healed?" The man suddenly turned around and grabbed her wrist to check.

The marks left by the rope have faded considerably.

"I'm much better now, thank you, Your Majesty."

Murong Yu lowered his eyes and stared at her fair wrist, gently stroking it with his fingertips. "A-Yue, you always say nice things."