The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

The next day.

The weather was getting colder, but Jing Anle still asked someone to open the windows, as she liked the bright light.

With no classes today, Jing Anle opened her little booklet again and began to think seriously.

Now that Jing Rou has colluded with Qi Zhi, she needs to add fuel to the fire so that it will be even more devastating when it erupts, and she is determined to make Qi Zhi and the Prince Qing's Mansion turn against each other completely.

Just then, Afang came in to announce, "Princess, Miss Zhihua has arrived."

"Cousin?" Jing Anle's voice was filled with surprise and joy. "Please come in quickly."

Before long, a woman dressed in green, with a fresh and elegant appearance, gracefully walked in through the door. The woman was none other than Qin Zhihua.

"Cousin!" Jing Anle immediately went to greet her.

Even though Jing Anle was amiable, Qin Zhihua did not dare to forget the rules. She bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Princess."

"Get up quickly." Jing Anle personally helped them up, and the two girls held hands and sat down on the chairs, very close.

As he spoke, he instructed the palace servants to serve tea.

"You should have told me in advance, cousin, so I could have sent someone to pick you up," Jing Anle said.

Qin Zhihua knew that Jing Anle was being very polite, and said with a smile, "Your Highness is too kind. I came to the palace to visit you and to discuss my grandmother's birthday banquet with you."

Yes, it's Madam Qin's birthday in five days.

"Cousin, please speak."

For a moment, Qin Zhihua was a little embarrassed. "Last time I talked to the princess about finding a suitable noblewoman for my brother. This time I came to the palace to ask the princess to help me consider her as well."

"Consider?" Jing Anle was somewhat surprised.

Qin Zhihua thought Jing Anle was unwilling, so she quickly said, "This is indeed abrupt, but Grandmother always feels that the princess's judgment is never wrong."

With her keen eyesight, Madam Qin immediately saw Qin Xiuyuan's affection for Jing Anle.

Even Qin Zhihua can only become a concubine in the royal family now, let alone Jing Anle, who is highly favored. This time, she is determined to put an end to Qin Xiuyuan's idea.

After a moment's thought, Jing Anle understood what she meant. She smiled and said, "It's nothing, but it's not worth considering. The most important thing is that my cousin can help me find a happy marriage."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

"By the way, Princess, this is a peace charm I obtained for you from Wanfo Temple a few days ago. If you don't mind, you can put it under your pillow when you sleep to ward off evil spirits and harm." Qin Zhihua said, taking out a small box from her sleeve and handing it to Jing Anle.

Jing Anle took it and opened it. Inside lay a triangular yellow paper talisman. Having been reborn, Jing Anle did not believe in any demons or ghosts. On the contrary, the human heart was the most terrifying thing.

"You've gone to so much trouble, cousin. But although Wanfo Temple is in the capital, it's still quite a distance away. Please be careful on the way." Jing Anle said casually, referring to Wanfo Temple again.

Qin Zhihua smiled slightly, "Thank you for your concern, Princess. You may not know this, but Wanfo Temple is renowned in the capital. People not only pray for peace, but also... and even more so for good fortune."

As she spoke, Qin Zhihua blushed again, recalling her chance encounter with Jing Fengyao at Wanfo Temple.

Jing Anle also noticed something amiss, but she didn't ask any further questions and waited for Qin Zhihua to continue.

"In addition, the government added guards along the way, so pilgrims came in an endless stream, and even many women from noble families often went there."

As for the woman from a prominent family, Jing Anle instantly thought of Consort Jiang. In that case, there was indeed something strange about it.

"Does my cousin know Miss Jiang Qing, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, a scholar of Hongwen?"

Jing Anle had Afang find out about Consort Jiang's background early in the morning. She entered the palace last year and is the eldest daughter of Scholar Hongwen. She is only eighteen years old this year.

Although Qin Zhihua didn't know why Jing Anle asked that question, she still thought about it carefully.

"What a coincidence! Last year when I went to Wanfo Temple to offer incense, my carriage broke down on the way back, and it was this Miss Jiang who came to my aid."

"She went to burn incense too?" Jing Anle pressed.

Qin Zhihua nodded, "That's right. I rode in the same carriage with her that day and chatted for a bit. That's when I learned that she often goes to the temple to burn incense."

"After returning home, I intended to visit her to express my gratitude, but my grandmother suddenly fell ill. When I wanted to go again later, I learned that she had already entered the palace for the imperial concubine selection."

Seeing Jing Anle's thoughtful expression, Qin Zhihua said, "I wonder how Miss Jiang is doing."

"She is now a benefactor. It seems that she has been rewarded for her good deeds. She helped you, and Heaven has also blessed her. Although she can no longer be considered to have received the greatest favor, she is still much more noble than ordinary people."

Jing Anle had never met this Consort Jiang, but after hearing Qin Zhihua say this, she felt that she might not be a bad person. But what about the affair in her previous life?

Qin Zhihua was genuinely happy for Jiang Qing. Now that she had entered the palace, she naturally couldn't remain a concubine forever. However, she also felt a pang of regret. They were only a few years apart in age, yet she had to serve someone of Emperor Jing's age. But these were her innermost thoughts, and she couldn't voice them.

Just then, a voice suddenly came, "My sister has guests but didn't inform me?"

Jing Anle looked back and saw Jing Fengyao walking in with a smile, his steps brisk.

That voice? Qin Zhihua's heart skipped a beat, and she blushed. She quickly stood up and bowed.

"See the First Prince."

Jing Anle knew that Jing Fengyao had come for Qin Zhihua, so she deliberately acted coquettishly and said, "Brother, why didn't you send someone to inform us?"

"Why be so polite between siblings?" Jing Fengyao replied, but his eyes were on Qin Zhihua.

Jing Anle shook his head, inwardly grumbling, "He values ​​his lover more than his sister!"

"Alright, alright, I see we're out of fruit and snacks. I'll go to the small kitchen and get some more," Jing Anle said tactfully.

Upon hearing Jing Anle's words, Qin Zhihua felt both shy and excited. She understood that this was an opportunity Jing Anle had created for them, and bowed her head, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Princess."

Suddenly, only Jing Fengyao and Qin Zhihua remained in the room.