Su Ling's Time Travel

"Your Highness, what's wrong? You don't look well." A gentle voice rang in Su Ling's ear. It was her good friend, Lin Wanqing, one of the concubines in the palace.

Upon hearing this, Su Ling forced a smile. "It's nothing, I'm just feeling a little unwell." Her words carried a hint of concealment and helplessness. She didn't want others to see her weakness, especially in this place full of palace intrigue and conspiracy.

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Lin Wanqing's eyes. "Your Highness, if you are truly unwell, please tell me. I will find the imperial physician to examine you." Her voice was filled with concern and sincerity.

Upon hearing this, Su Ling felt a surge of inexplicable emotion and warmth. She knew how rare it was to find someone who genuinely cared for her in this place filled with intrigue and scheming! So, she gently grasped Lin Wanqing's hand. "Wanqing, thank you. I'm really fine, just a little down. Don't worry about me." Her voice carried a hint of gratitude and sincerity. At the same time, a strange determination and courage welled up within her. She knew she couldn't be defeated by Bai Yanxuan and Liu Ruyan like this! She had to pull herself together and fight for her future! And this palace banquet would be her stage to showcase herself! So, she picked up her wine cup, took a sip, and quietly awaited her opportunity… Meanwhile, Zhou Quan was dealing with Hong Mei's matter. He knew it was of great importance and dared not be negligent. He carefully searched Hong Mei's room and discovered more incriminating evidence. The men's items and the mandarin duck purse undoubtedly became irrefutable proof of Hong Mei's betrayal of Su Ling. Zhou Quan secretly rejoiced that he had discovered and dealt with the matter in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

He turned to his servant and said, "Keep all this evidence safe and hand it over to the officials when they arrive. Leave Hong Mei's matter to them." His voice carried a hint of authority and unquestionable composure.

Upon hearing this, the servants readily obeyed. Knowing Zhou Quan's status and prestige within the Northern Prince's residence, they dared not show the slightest disrespect. Therefore, they carefully stored away the evidence and awaited the arrival of the officials.

Meanwhile, Su Ling was unaware that Zhou Quan had already dealt with Hong Mei's matter. She remained seated at the palace banquet, coldly observing the chatting and laughing nobles, concubines, and palace maids. Her mind was consumed by thoughts of revenge; nothing else held any interest for her.

Suddenly, a servant rushed in and knelt before Su Ling. "Your Highness, Steward Zhou has taken care of Hong Mei's matter. All the evidence has been collected and will be handed over to the officials when they arrive." His voice carried a hint of tension and awe.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Su Ling's eyes. "Fine! I understand! You may leave!" Her voice was resolute and ruthless. At the same time, a strange pain and loss welled up in her heart. She knew that Hong Mei was merely a pawn in Bai Yanxuan's game. And now, this pawn had lost its value and was discarded by Bai Yanxuan without hesitation. And she herself had almost been implicated by this pawn!

"Bai Yanxuan! You bastard! How could you scheme against me like this! I will make you pay!" Su Ling vowed silently in her heart. Her eyes flashed with a resolute light and endless rage... The palace banquet would continue, and Su Ling would demonstrate her wisdom and courage here.

The moonlight, like water, quietly spilled onto the glazed tiles of the Northern Prince's Mansion, draping this ancient residence in a mysterious silver veil. Inside the mansion, lights shone brightly, and voices thronged; a grand palace banquet was about to begin. However, amidst this bustling activity, one figure stood out as remarkably calm and solitary—that was Su Ling.

Su Ling, the princess consort of the Northern Prince's Mansion, is a modern woman who has traveled from the past. With her unique wisdom and resilience, she has gradually established herself in the ancient palace. However, her decision to skip today's palace banquet has undoubtedly caused a great uproar in the mansion.

"Why hasn't the Princess Consort arrived yet? This is a big day for the Prince's residence!" A concubine dressed in gorgeous clothes whispered among herself, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and confusion.

"Yes, the princess is always punctual. Why is she like this today? Could something serious have happened?" Another concubine joined the discussion, her tone tinged with worry.

The whispers spread like a gentle breeze across a lake, quickly reaching throughout the palace. People turned to look at her with questioning eyes, hoping to get an answer from Su Ling's personal maid, Pink Butterfly.

Pink Butterfly stood at the entrance of the palace banquet. Facing the questions from the crowd, she simply smiled faintly, her eyes sparkling with determination and composure. "The Princess Consort has her own plans. Please be patient, everyone. I believe the Princess Consort will give you all a surprise."

Although Pink Butterfly's words were brief, they conveyed an undeniable authority. Hearing this, although the crowd still harbored doubts, they had no choice but to temporarily suppress their curiosity and await Su Ling's arrival.