The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Ren Yinxue was startled and quickly said, "Your Majesty, I don't know either. There must have been a mistake in the servant's report."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Yin Xue has always been well-behaved. How could she lie? It must be the servants trying to take advantage of this. I will discipline them severely when I get back."

Seeing the Emperor's displeased gaze, Madam Ren was afraid that it would implicate her precious daughter, so she kept winking at Ren Zhong after she finished speaking.

"So you've wronged Princess Yongle?"

The man on the dragon throne spoke in a deep voice, carrying an imposing aura.

“Your Majesty, my daughter was ignorant and only wanted to help the Crown Prince find the murderer. She did nothing wrong and I hope Your Majesty will forgive her.”

Ren Zhong glanced at Su Fuying with his gloomy eyes before speaking to His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, be careful not to upset yourself. It's just children playing around." The Empress naturally sided with her maternal family. She was also quite annoyed. She had only intended to teach that little wretch Su Fuying a lesson, but things had backfired. Now that the situation was unfavorable, she could only let it go.

The emperor's face darkened, and he remained silent for a long while. Grand Tutor Ren then spoke up, "Your Majesty, it's getting late."

Su Fuying was somewhat surprised. The emperor hadn't even spoken yet, so how could Grand Tutor Ren's words be a way of forcing His Majesty to make a decision?

Finally, the emperor closed his eyes briefly before saying in a deep voice, "Eunuch Gao, draft the decree."

Grand Tutor Ren spoke with a hint of disdain, but still said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"No! Mother." Ren Yinxue, who had just stepped out of the palace gate, suddenly realized.

Mrs. Ren was also taken aback. "What's wrong?"

“Mother, have you forgotten our purpose today? We have even summoned the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and the Imperial Censor, all to ensure that Su Fuying never leaves the palace.”

Ren Yinxue was shocked to find that she had been tricked by that bitch Su Fuying with just a few words and was just letting it go like that.

"Yes..." Mrs. Ren also looked annoyed, "What should we do now?"

"Mother, we can't just let her get away with this. We have to think of a way," Ren Yinxue said through gritted teeth.

“Yes, you’re right. We must not let her off easily.” A ruthless glint flashed in Madam Ren’s eyes. “However, we’ve already missed the best opportunity. Let’s discuss this further later.”

“But…” Ren Yingxue wanted to say something more.

Ren Zhong, who was about to board the carriage, suddenly stopped and turned around, saying with some displeasure, "Enough! Haven't you caused enough trouble today? If I weren't here today, do you think you could have gotten out of here unscathed?"

Upon hearing Ren Zhong's words, both Madam Ren and Ren Yinxue fell silent. However, Madam Ren couldn't help but speak up, "Master, we're doing this for your own good. His Majesty is now besieged on all sides. Only you, Master, can deal with the Regent. Doesn't his position depend on you?"

Ren Yinxue chimed in, "That's right, Father. What's there to be afraid of? Look, His Majesty obeyed you today."

"Shut up!"

Ren Zhong shouted angrily, his voice sharp and menacing. His face instantly darkened, and a glint of rage flashed in his eyes.

He turned his head and looked around, and when he found that there was no one around, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Fool! If you say such things again, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy!"

Ren Zhong's voice was deep and stern, carrying an unquestionable authority.

His face was tense, a hint of disappointment and anger flashing in his eyes. With that, he abruptly flicked his sleeve, turned, boarded the carriage, and drove away.

"Mother, what's wrong with Father?"

Ren Yinxue had never been yelled at like that by her father before. Although he was strict on weekdays, he would never say anything harsh.

Madam Ren patted Ren Yinxue's shoulder reassuringly, "Go back first. Your father has been troubled by affairs of state lately."

"By the way, how's it going with the Regent?"

Upon hearing her mother's question, Ren Yinxue's eyes flickered, and she lowered her head for a long while before answering, "Not bad."

Madam Ren nodded in satisfaction. "This Regent's Palace is as solid as a fortress. Now we can only rely on you, my good daughter."

"Yes, mother."

The carriage moved forward rhythmically, making a crisp "clattering" sound. Inside the carriage, Su Fuying had her eyes closed, leaning against the side wall, her brows slightly furrowed, as if deep in thought.

The last words she had heard in the main hall kept echoing in her mind—"Isn't Princess Yongle about to come of age? Her marriage to the Crown Prince should also begin to be arranged."

Su Fuying sighed softly, feeling somewhat annoyed. She was exhausted from the day, and those words only added to her unease.

Never mind, I'll take a good rest first.

Suddenly, one of the woman's ears seemed to twitch. She opened her eyes abruptly and looked around warily.

At the same time, Biluo, who was sitting outside the carriage, also noticed something was wrong. She quickly pressed herself against the curtain and whispered to Su Fuying, "Miss!"

Su Fuying's eyes sharpened; she knew this trouble might be more difficult than the last. She clenched her fist and told Biluo, "Be careful."

The carriage continued its slow journey, but Su Fuying's nerves were on edge. She listened intently to every sound around her, not missing a single rustling sound.

At this moment, the once quiet street was now left with only her carriage swaying alone.

coming.

In an instant, countless figures emerged from all directions, surging in like a tidal wave.

They moved swiftly, surrounding the carriage in the blink of an eye.

Without hesitation, Su Fuying stepped forward and lifted the carriage curtain, standing lightly on the carriage shaft, her gaze coldly fixed on everything around her.

The autumn wind is chilly, bringing a touch of coolness as it blows across the earth, swirling up withered yellow leaves that flutter like butterflies.

Su Fuying stood in the wind, her eyes cold and bloodthirsty, like a demon from hell.

Her eyes were fixed on the approaching dark figures in the distance, her face expressionless.

In the blink of an eye, figures appeared around the carriage like ghosts, forming an encirclement.

These people were all dressed in black and masked, carrying sharp weapons; they clearly had ill intentions.

The man at the head of the group stood at the very front. Su Fuying's sharp gaze was fixed on him, her eyes slightly narrowed, revealing a hint of vigilance and determination.

The girl's features appeared even more exquisite and captivating under the cool moonlight. Her delicate, picturesque face, with every line seemingly sculpted, exuded a breathtaking charm. However, her beautiful eyes revealed absolute indifference and murderous intent, inspiring fear in those who looked upon them.

The woman parted her lips slightly and said, "I recognize you. Last time, you managed to escape by luck. This time, you'll leave your life here!"