Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

This man is the youngest brother of the current emperor, King Zhao Fengxingye.

"Ninth Imperial Uncle, save me!" As if grasping at a straw, Xiao Fengyi clung tightly to Feng Xingye's clothes.

The man's eyes remained indifferent. "Why should I save you?"

He never helps those who are useless.

Xiao Fengyi bit her tongue, trying her best to stay awake. She raised her head and looked directly at Feng Xingye. "The Ninth Imperial Uncle was assassinated a month ago and was poisoned by the secret poison of the Southern Frontier—the Soul-Losing Powder, is that right?"

Feng Xingye's pupils contracted slightly, and a hint of interest appeared on his indifferent expression.

He was indeed assassinated and poisoned, but to avoid causing panic, the news was kept under wraps, and only a few people knew about it.

How did Xiao Fengyi, this young girl in the inner quarters, know all this?

"How do you want me to save you?"

Hearing this, Xiao Fengyi breathed a sigh of relief, "Please give me a few silver needles."

She was covered in cold sweat and was clearly at her limit, cowering on the ground without regard for her appearance.

Seeing this, Feng Xingye sent his personal guard to fetch it, while he leisurely enjoyed watching Xiao Fengyi's embarrassing situation.

Before long, the silver needles were brought out, and Xiao Fengyi did not hesitate to apply them to several acupoints. In an instant, her condition improved significantly.

It's funny, in her previous life, Feng Mingjing was weak after contracting smallpox, and she went to great lengths to become a disciple of a renowned doctor, all in order to cure his illness.

Unfortunately, Feng Mingjing never let her get close, so in the end, all the medical skills she had learned were of no use.

"Thank you so much, Ninth Imperial Uncle, for saving my life. I will definitely visit you another day to express my gratitude!"

Xiao Fengyi paused for a moment, performed a standard noblewoman's etiquette, and then left without looking back.

She didn't have much time left. Soon, the blind Chen Mu would be discovered, and she had to get back first.

"Master, are you just going to let her leave like this?" Yue Qi, the servant beside him, asked in confusion.

Xiao Fengyi was already surprised to learn that his master had been assassinated by a secret poison from the Southern Frontier, yet Feng Xingye let her leave so easily.

“Isn’t it interesting?” Feng Xingye smiled meaningfully.

……

Xiao Fengyi's prediction was correct; she had only been back in the courtyard for a short time when a commotion arose outside.

Fortunately, she had already changed her clothes and went out pretending to be tired.

"What happened?"

"Young Miss, Madam requests your presence."

The visitor led Xiao Fengyi to the Fuyu Garden, where she had previously stayed.

This garden, usually deserted, was now packed with people. Numerous guests surrounded the Fuyu Garden, their expressions varying as they watched Xiao Fengyi approach.

One of them, staring at her fiercely as if she wanted to tear a piece of flesh from her body, was none other than Madam Chen, the mother of Prince Chen.

At this moment, she was holding Chen Mu, who was screaming in agony, in her arms. "My eyes hurt so much! It hurts so much! Mother, kill that vile woman for me! Avenge me!"

Xiao Fengyi pretended not to know what had happened and bowed to Madam Shen, saying, "Greetings, Mother."

"Sister, why did you take so long? Mother and Madam Chen have been waiting for you for ages!"

Xiao Qingyin stepped forward affectionately and took Xiao Fengyi's arm.

This was the first time she had seen Xiao Qingyin since her rebirth. Instantly, the pain and despair of dying overwhelmed her, almost causing her to lose control.

Subtly pushing Xiao Qingyin away, Xiao Fengyi asked, "I wonder why Mother summoned me here?"

"You unfilial daughter! Kneel down and beg for forgiveness from Madam Chen!" Madam Shen slammed her hand on the table and angrily threw the hairpin at Xiao Fengyi.

Xiao Fengyi was startled. Damn it, she had forgotten to take the hairpin with her in her haste to escape.

"Take a good look at what this is!"

Xiao Fengyi spoke calmly, "Isn't this just a hairpin?"

Madam Chen could no longer contain herself and angrily questioned, "May I ask Miss Xiao, is this hairpin yours?"

"So what?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Chen took a deep breath and, suppressing her anger, said to Madam Shen, "Madam Xiao, did you hear that? Your daughter admitted that the hairpin is hers! Today, my son was injured in one eye, which was witnessed by everyone. Your Xiao family must give our Chen family an explanation!"

Madam Shen remained silent, coldly surveying Xiao Fengyi.

Xiao Fengyi has been a scourge since birth, causing her older sister to die in childbirth. As she grew up, she caused trouble every day, constantly creating problems for her. She was utterly exhausted.

Madam Chen suppressed her murderous intent. If it had been an ordinary maid who had committed the crime, she would have killed her long ago. But it was Xiao Fengyi, who had been predicted by the Imperial Advisor to have a phoenix destiny since childhood.

"What do you mean by that, Madam Chen?" Xiao Fengyi asked, looking puzzled. "When I arrived just now, I had no idea what had happened. I only found out what happened after you spoke. As for your claim that I injured Prince Chen, that's utter nonsense. How could I, a mere woman, possibly get close enough to injure Prince Chen?"

Madam Chen was speechless and could only glare at her fiercely, unable to refute her.

"Enough!" Madam Shen was completely enraged, her face turning ashen. "You unfilial daughter, explain to me how this hairpin ended up in Prince Chen's eye from your head?!"

“In the past, I only thought you were eccentric, but now I realize that you are more than that. You are cruel and arrogant. Prince Chen was invited to my Xiao family as a guest, and you have caused him to lose an eye. What is your punishment?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fengyi, though she had long known that Madam Shen disliked her, still felt a chill in her heart. Even if she wasn't her biological daughter, she was still her own niece!

She always treated her as her own mother, but what about Madam Shen?

Now, other mothers would only try to exonerate their daughters, but Shen seems to want to convict her, completely disregarding her feelings.

Xiao Fengyi took a deep breath, "Mother, what I'm saying is the truth, Prince Chen's injury is indeed not..."

A heavy slap landed on Xiao Fengyi's face, interrupting her rebuttal. "Even now, you still insist on using clever words to argue!"

"Guards, tie her hands and feet! Madam Chen, I can't control this rebellious daughter. You decide what to do!"

A hint of joy flashed in Xiao Qingyin's eyes. Although she didn't know why Xiao Fengyi had appeared here unharmed, the current situation was quite good.

She soothed her gently, "Mother, after all, my sister is destined to be a phoenix. Isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to let Madam Chen deal with her?"

"A person destined for the Phoenix?" Madam Shen sneered. "That was just a jest from the Imperial Advisor! Look at her usual behavior; she doesn't resemble a person destined for the Phoenix at all!"

Xiao Fengyi did not struggle, letting several maids come forward to tie her hands. She was extremely disappointed. "Mother, do you dislike your daughter so much? You want to convict me based on a hairpin? That's too far-fetched!"

"Wait!" At the critical moment, an angry shout came.