Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Villain is Extremely Difficult to Mess With

After Qin Jingxing woke up, the emperor saw that his injuries were too severe and granted him temporary permission to rest in the palace.

Xiao Mei, who served him closely, both cried and laughed when she saw him wake up.

I had a lot of private conversations with him.

But Qin Jingxing remained unmoved, his face ashen. It was as if his only chance of survival had been snatched away by Qin Jinnian at the palace banquet.

Seeing the prince like this, Xiaomei was heartbroken.

She held the medicine and spoon, feeding it to Qin Jingxing's lips. "Your Highness, please don't be sad anymore. If you are really upset, Xiaomei has a way."

Qin Jingxing's eyes flickered twice as he looked at her.

His lips were peeling and dry, and his voice was hoarse. "What?"

Xiaomei glanced around warily, making sure no one was watching, before whispering, "The birthday gifts for the concubines and princes are all handled by the Imperial Household Department. I happen to know someone there; if I could secretly switch the Second Prince's birthday gift..."

Before he finished speaking, Qin Jingxing must have understood.

His dull eyes brightened considerably.

Xiaomei grew up in the palace, where palace maids and eunuchs often had their own networks of connections. So he wasn't surprised that she knew people from the Imperial Household Department.

just.

"Isn't this too risky?" Qin Jingxing frowned.

Xiaomei also frowned and gripped the spoon tightly in her hand.

The prince must have been discouraged by the second prince; his usually competitive nature has suddenly become hesitant.

She bit her lip. "Your Highness, rest assured, if this matter is discovered, Xiaomei will take full responsibility and will certainly not let the Emperor blame Your Highness."

Qin Jingxing was stunned.

He couldn't help but recall his childhood, when Xiaomei rescued him from a fever in the rain and took care of him day and night.

Although this is what a personal maid is supposed to do.

But Qin Jingxing had an unforgettable feeling for Xiao Mei, who ran over from the rain that day, carried him into the palace from the rain, and fed him medicine.

over time.

Perhaps distance makes the heart grow fonder; when he gets close, he loses that feeling.

However, Xiaomei's loyalty was beyond question.

Qin Jingxing, slightly moved, raised his hand and held her hand in his palm. "Xiaomei, I remember everything you have done for me."

He didn't make any verbal promises.

Xiaomei was already moved to tears.

Just do it.

That night.

Xiao Mei then secretly appeared near the Imperial Household Department and waited there, having arranged to meet someone she knew inside.

She has an excellent grasp of timing.

At this time of year, and given that it was a remote area of ​​the Imperial Household Department, it was generally not a place where imperial concubines would pass through.

Even if there are people there, it doesn't matter.

She simply made up an excuse to get rid of him.

But I never expected it.

She waited for a long time, until the moon was high in the sky, and the appointed time had long passed, but the person still hadn't appeared.

Xiaomei suddenly felt something was wrong.

Turn around and leave.

Just as I was about to leave, a palace maid dressed as a servant walked towards me.

Xiaomei quickly lowered her head and adjusted her expression.

She bowed to her again, saying, "Hello, Sister Xingzi. It's so late, Sister Xingzi, are you still helping the Empress with errands at the Imperial Household Department? You must be very tired."

Kyoko looked at her with a half-smile, "Isn't that right?"

Without beating around the bush, she went straight to the point, "Our mistress is incredibly insightful. She said there might be some petty thieves sneaking around the Imperial Household Department tonight. She was worried, so she sent me to check."

Xiao Mei's expression changed drastically.

She understood what Xingzi meant and trembled like a leaf.

But today's events were merely a spur-of-the-moment revenge she came up with on behalf of her prince; how could the Empress possibly know?

Or was the Empress truly so intelligent that she anticipated someone might try to cause trouble, and thus sent someone over?

No matter what.

Xiaomei didn't dare stay there anymore, and was even relieved that the person she had arranged to meet hadn't come out. If Xingzi caught her red-handed, she wouldn't implicate the prince, but she also didn't want to die a horrible death.

She would be content if the prince would one day allow her to be a lowly concubine.

"Sister Xingzi, you're so funny. Well, then I won't bother you any longer, Sister Xingzi. I'll take my leave." Xiaomei came and went in a hurry.

Afterwards, Xiaomei told the prince what had happened.

Qin Jingxing angrily knocked over the medicine bowl.

*

For several months, nothing happened in the palace.

Ever since that palace banquet, the princes have been on tenterhooks, fearing that Qin Jinnian will once again be favored, just like when they were children.

If that's really the case, some who want to compete for the throne should give up as soon as possible.

However, the emperor's heart was like a needle at the bottom of the sea.

Although he seemed pleased that time and rewarded Qin Jinnian handsomely, he didn't pay much attention to him after that day.

There wasn't even any news about releasing him to be made a king.

Gradually, everyone calmed down.

He Suining was enjoying the delicious food prepared by Qin Jinnian in the palace, the palace doors were open. A gentle breeze blew in, carrying the coolness of ice cubes. Occasionally, she would take a bite or two of chilled watermelon, which was very refreshing.

She looked up and gazed into the courtyard.

Qin Jinnian was practicing swordsmanship, and she could see it clearly from this angle.

these past few months.

It's amazing that he could hold back; even though he seemed to recognize her, he didn't immediately test her.

"Your Highness." Xingzi walked in from outside with a strange expression and said softly, "The Third Prince is outside requesting an audience, saying he wants to pay his respects to you."

"..."

He Suining put down the fork she was holding for watermelon and nodded indifferently, "Since he has the intention, let him in. Besides, his eyes have just recovered, and he has come to pay his respects. As his mother, I must show my appreciation."

We cannot turn them away.

"Yes."

After a while, Qin Jingxing came in.

He pretended to bow to her, then glanced meaningfully at Xingzi and the other eunuchs and maids in the palace.

He Suining waved her hand, signaling them to leave.

After everyone had left, Qin Jingxing prepared to speak.

Just then, Qin Jinnian walked in, carrying a pot of freshly brewed rose and bergamot tea, still steaming hot.

"Mother."

Qin Jinnian walked to the table, slowly poured the flower tea into a teacup, and then stayed there.

Qin Jingxing pursed his lips, unsure whether to speak or remain silent.

He Suining was both amused and exasperated.

Why is Qin Jinnian guarding against Qin Jingxing like he's guarding against a wolf?

She tapped Qin Jinnian's forehead affectionately, "Go out and practice your sword."

Qin Jinnian hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

His fair face looked obedient yet rather sullen. He glanced at Qin Jingxing, nodded, and walked out unhappily.

He looks just like a child.

However, He Suining knew that this was a deliberate act for Qin Jingxing's benefit.

really.

Qin Jingxing became even angrier and questioned her in a low voice, "He Suining, why did you send someone to stop Xiaomei and secretly help that little beast Qin Jinnian?"

He Suining's face darkened.

He slammed the teacup he had just picked up onto the tea table.

This scumbag has really stopped pretending.

"Your Highness, please watch your words. I am the Empress. Is this how you speak to the Empress?"

Qin Jingxing sneered, "Empress? Ning'er, what happened to our relationship? Have you forgotten what I promised you months ago? I did everything for you... and now you treat me like this for a deposed crown prince, you..."

He was speaking passionately when he suddenly remembered something.

His tone suddenly calmed down, with a hint of sudden realization, "Ning'er, are you jealous? Ning'er, Xiaomei and I are only master and servant. Xiaomei is indeed deeply devoted to me. But I thought you could understand my true feelings."

Seeing that she remained silent.

Qin Jingxing took a gamble, squatted down, and reached out to hold her hand.

She flinched.

Seeing He Suining's reaction, Qin Jingxing became even more certain that she was jealous.

Ning'er would never have treated him this way in the past.

Even when she's angry, her cool demeanor towards him is tinged with affection; you can feel the softness beneath his tough exterior.

"Ning'er." His voice softened, and he stopped speaking as if he were the king. "I love you. When your father hands me the military tally, I will secure the throne for you, and you will be my empress."

He Suining glanced at him coldly, "Third Prince, you are joking. I really can't see how much you love him."

She didn't want to say more than a few words to that scumbag, thinking it was bad luck.

He got up and called Xing'er in.

Xing'er walked in with her head down, pretending not to have seen anything.

Seeing that there were outsiders present, Qin Jingxing could only pretend to be a dutiful subject and could not say much.

He bowed, his face ashen, and left.

Outside the palace.

Xiao Mei was waiting anxiously. Seeing that her master looked unwell, she knew without asking that he had been humiliated.

She was both a personal maid and a confidante.

She knew everything about the affair between the prince and the empress.

What started as jealousy now seemed like a good opportunity. "Your Highness, is He Suining truly one of your people? But if she is, why doesn't she help you at every turn and even gives you attitude... Could it be..."

Qin Jingxing's face turned cold, but he was also filled with suspicion. "What are you trying to say?"

"This servant only wanted to remind Your Highness not to let emotions cause you to lose sight of the bigger picture. Now that He Suining has become Empress, it's hard to say whether she has already changed her mind."

"..."

Qin Jingxing recalled He Suining's cold words just now, and even the word "jealousy" couldn't convince himself.

He couldn't help but clench his fists inwardly. "Xiao Mei is right. I need to find an opportunity to properly test her."

If He Suining really dares to betray him.

He had to find a way to get rid of her.

However, it sounds simple, but as the Empress, appointed by the Imperial Advisor, there might be some difficulties in handling this situation.

The thought of all sorts of worries...

Qin Jingxing's blinded eye began to ache again.

*

After Qin Jing left.

He Suining rested her chin on her hand and continued watching Qin Jinnian practice swordsmanship.

Qin Jinnian was clearly distracted and his practice was a mess.

She shook her head speechlessly and asked Kyoko to call the person in.

Qin Jinnian walked in with an innocent look on her face, her round, dark eyes wide open. She bowed to her and stared straight at her, saying, "Mother."

In his calm tone, she could actually detect a subtle hint of coquetry.

She waved.

He was seated opposite him.

Xingzi brought the ointment.

She took it, unscrewed the cap, and applied some to her delicate fingertips.

Then she reached out and pinched his chin.

The sudden intimacy made him freeze instantly.

He Suining slowly approached, his breath seemingly catching in his throat.

The fingertips on my cheek pinched me a little hard, but it was still bearable.

But then his dark eyes shifted, and he pursed his lips, a hint of tears welling up in his eyes. "Mother... it hurts a little."

He Suining raised her thin eyebrows at him.

Those gentle, calm eyes were fixed on him intently. Meeting those bright, moon-like eyes, he always felt that nothing could be hidden from him.

He felt guilty and blinked.

He Suining didn't intend to argue with him. She rubbed the ointment on his scarred cheek with her fingertips and said, "You don't even apply the ointment. You're not a child anymore. How can you be so incapable of taking care of yourself?"

Qin Jinnian became a bit sweeter.

Perhaps he was already 80-90% sure who she was, so he stopped pretending so much. "Isn't it because the Empress Dowager dotes on me?"

"Humph."

He Suining suddenly became angry for some reason, and a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes.

She pinched his cheek hard.

He shuddered in pain, but didn't push him away.

Instead, a genuine smile appeared on her face. "Ever since I was injured, Mother has seemed quite angry. Even during sword duels, she deliberately sabotaged me several times. Mother, are you concerned about my injury?"

Facing Qin Jinnian, He Suining was too lazy to beat around the bush. "The point is not the injury. During the competition that day, you were clearly able to avoid injury with your abilities. Why didn't you dodge that sword? You even deliberately went to meet it. Do you think you're too handsome and have to do something unnecessary to your face?"

What a handsome man.

It would be a shame if it left a scar.

Qin Jinnian's eyes sparkled, her eyelashes fluttered, and she lowered her eyes shyly, saying, "Mother praised me."

"..."

He Suining was utterly speechless.

Anzu stood to the side, pretending to be a pillar, and heard and saw nothing.

All you need to do is hand things over at the appropriate time.

Xingzi handed over a handkerchief.

He Suining wiped her hands and tossed them to Xingzi, then tapped his forehead. "Don't give me that smirk. You'd better tell me honestly what you were thinking back then."

Seeing how serious she was.

Qin Jinnian had no choice but to accept it.

He sighed and glanced at Xingzi.

He Suining waved his hand, and Xingzi breathed a sigh of relief. She turned around, took the ointment, and quickly left.

"You can say it now."

"Mother, I am afraid." Qin Jinnian's voice revealed a heartbreaking vulnerability. "I was once deeply favored by Father, and I thought that favor would last for a very long time. But in the end, it was gone just like that."

"Your Majesty was thinking, what would you think if you discovered the flawless nature of my sword dance? I'm really afraid that you would be wary of me. I don't care about myself; I can always go back to the Cold Palace. But I'm afraid of implicating Mother..."

Qin Jinnian said.

Suddenly, without saying a word, and even rudely, he reached out and grabbed her hand.