Transmigrating to the Qing Dynasty: The Beloved Princess Uses a System to Change the Plot

Wei Jingzhu knew that the emperor's order was difficult to disobey.

If she offended Emperor Kangxi, even the Empress could not protect her.

Moreover, the Empress would never offend the Emperor for the sake of a mere maid.

It seems she had no other choice at all.

Wei Jingzhu closed her eyes in despair and stopped struggling.

Kangxi didn't even have time to bring Wei Jingzhu into the house before taking her to bed in the open.

Wei Jingzhu stared blankly at the star-studded night sky through the woods, feeling as if she were falling into boundless darkness.

That night, time seemed to drag on endlessly.

……

Looking at Wei Jingzhu's hesitant expression, Mu Yue felt increasingly confused.

Her brow furrowed, and she asked with concern, "What exactly happened last night?"

Wei Jingzhu pursed her lips, her pearly teeth trembling as she bit them.

Her soft lips were bitten and bled profusely.

The wound was stained with saliva, causing a stinging pain, but Wei Jingzhu felt much better.

"Last night, last night... this servant... became the Emperor's woman..."

It took Wei Jingzhu all her courage to say those words.

After she finished speaking, she lowered her head, not daring to look at Mu Yue in front of her.

She was afraid of seeing the disgust and displeasure in the princess's eyes...

Mu Yue remained silent, her gaze involuntarily falling on Wei Jingzhu's arm.

The gruesome marks on her wrists looked particularly terrifying against her pale, almost glowing skin.

If Wei Jingzhu had cooperated willingly, given the Emperor's personality, she shouldn't have suffered such an injury.

Last night was probably an accident!

Mu Yue quickly analyzed the situation rationally.

But she knew in her heart that if others knew about this, no one would think that Wei Jingzhu was unwilling to become the Emperor's woman.

Those people will definitely feel betrayed by Wei Jingzhu.

This left Mu Yue with mixed feelings.

She looked at Wei Jingzhu, whose body was still trembling slightly, and remained silent for a long time before slowly asking, "So what are your plans next?"

She entered the palace and became one of the Emperor's women, following his wishes.

Or are there other options?

Wei Jingzhu could guess some of the meaning behind Mu Yue's unfinished words.

She shook her head, her delicate and beautiful face filled with confusion and helplessness.

Mu Yue sighed deeply.

His youthful face bore a hint of world-weariness. "No matter what you choose, the ladies in the palace will be more or less hostile towards you."

"You are not capable of protecting yourself and need someone to protect you."

Wei Jingzhu looked at Mu Yue with red and swollen eyes, as if she were grasping at her last straw.

Left with no other choice, Mu Yue could only continue to express her thoughts.

"The only people in the palace who can protect you are your father and mother. Your resistance last night probably displeased your father, and he may teach you a lesson. If you wish, I can have your mother protect you!"

Wei Jingzhu listened quietly to Mu Yue's arrangements, her eyes lowered, biting her lip, seemingly lost in thought.

She remained silent, and Mu Yue did not urge her; she simply stayed by her side.

Before Wei Jingzhu could give an answer, Xia Ju's voice rang out from outside the door.

"Your Highness, Aunt Su Ma has arrived!"

Mu Yue looked at the dim yellow sky outside; there was still time before her usual time to pay her respects.

Aunt Su Ma must have come because of Wei Jingzhu.

The matriarch had already planned to give Wei Jingzhu to the Emperor, and if she knew what happened last night, Wei Jingzhu would have no choice.

Thinking of this, Mu Yue couldn't help but glance at Wei Jingzhu with worry.

Noticing Wei Jingzhu's expression, Mu Yue said softly, "You stay inside!"

After saying that, without waiting for Wei Jingzhu's response, he walked towards the door.

And he didn't forget to close the door.

Looking at Su Ma La Gu standing in the courtyard with a gentle expression, Mu Yue couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

She always felt that Sumalagu knew about her little tricks, but just didn't expose them.

Mu Yue smiled to hide her panic, and asked with feigned ignorance, "Aunt, why are you here in Yue'er's courtyard so early? Does the Ancestor have something to discuss with Yue'er?"

Sumalagu looked at Muyue, who was wearing her undergarments, her brows furrowing slightly, her eyes showing a hint of disapproval.

"Your Highness, you must be mindful of your appearance. If a man were to see you like this, your reputation would be affected, and your future marriage would be unfortunate!"

Mu Yue thought that Su Mala Gu would get straight to the point, but she didn't expect her to ask about her first.

She froze, blinking blankly at Sumalagu.

It took Mu Yue a while to come to her senses.

She pursed her lips, scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly, and said, "Thank you for your concern, Auntie. Yue'er won't do it again next time!"

Mu Yue was worried about Wei Jingzhu inside the house, so she naturally didn't dare to waste any time.

She quickly got to the point, looking at Su Ma La Gu in front of her and asking, "Aunt hasn't answered Yue'er's question yet. Does the Ancestor have something to discuss with Yue'er?"

Sumalagu looked at Muyue's slightly anxious expression with a hint of helplessness.

She looked at Mu Yue with a gentle expression, "Grandmother didn't sleep well last night, and this morning she heard a commotion in Her Highness's courtyard, so she sent me to check on Her Highness!"

When Mu Yue heard Su Mala Gu's words, she was not surprised at all. On the contrary, she felt that it had finally come.

She pursed her lips, remained calm, and gave the reason she had prepared in advance.

Sumalagu glanced at the house behind Muyue seemingly unintentionally, but quickly looked away.

Mu Yue didn't even notice.

"It is unbelievable that Your Highness has such an unruly servant. Why not hand this person over to me and let the Empress Dowager decide what to do with her?"

Mu Yue panicked and frantically waved her hands.

"If Yue'er can handle these matters, there's no need to trouble the Ancestor!"

"It's all my fault that such a small matter has kept the old lady from getting a good rest. I will apologize to the old lady after I have dealt with the servant girl's matter. Please ask Aunt to put in a good word for me with the old lady."

After Mu Yue finished speaking, she looked at Su Ma La Gu with pleading eyes.

She knew her clumsy lie could not fool the Empress Dowager and Su Ma La Gu, who had weathered many storms.

But she hoped the Empress Dowager would not interfere in this matter.

Sumalagu understood Muyue's meaning from her words.

She glanced at Mu Yue helplessly, without making any promises or dwelling on the matter.

Seeing Mu Yue's nervous expression, Su Mala Gu chuckled and turned to leave.

Mu Yue watched Su Mala Gu's departing figure, feeling somewhat flustered.

She didn't know what Su Ma La Gu would say to the ancestor after returning home, but she hoped that Su Ma La Gu could help her cover up the truth so as not to displease the ancestor!

Mu Yue sighed helplessly, thinking of Wei Jingzhu who was still waiting for her in the house, her expression troubled and conflicted.