Chapter 344: Revenge

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Princess Consort, Secondary Consort Xue has arrived.”

The maidservant’s voice roused Jiang Yan’s thoughts, “Send her away, tell her I…”

“Princess Consort?”

Before Jiang Yan could finish, Xue Ru walked straight in.

Seeing the scene before her, a touch of surprise appeared in Xue Ru’s eyes. But after a few seconds of silence, her gaze turned displeased, “Did you fail?”

“You failed, didn’t you?”

Jiang Yan remained silent, and her silence spoke volumes.

Seeing Jiang Yan’s silence, Xue Ru’s already displeased expression darkened further.

“You said it was foolproof. Why did it fail? Why…”

“Do one more thing for me.”

Xue Ru glared furiously at Jiang Yan, but before she could complete her sentence, Jiang Yan grasped both her hands.

Hearing Jiang Yan’s words, Xue Ru seemed to forget what she wanted to say and subconsciously asked, “What do you want me to do?”

“I need you to visit the General’s Mansion for me.”

Then, Jiang Yan whispered something into Xue Ru’s ear. Whatever she said left Xue Ru somewhat puzzled, but she nodded in agreement.

After a moment’s thought, Xue Ru spoke, “Princess Consort, although you saved me, I’ve also aided you. I’ll help you one last time, and then we are even.”

“Alright.”

Hearing Xue Ru’s words, Jiang Yan nodded without hesitation.

General’s Mansion.

The next morning.

When Jiang Peihuan opened her eyes, she felt a bit dazed.

Lately, every morning, she felt as if all her strength had been drained. It was the first time in days she felt energized.

Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to sit up, she recognized a familiar voice – it was Xiao Nanye.

The man approached her bedside, took Jiang Peihuan’s hand, and whispered, “Huan Er, you’re awake. How are you feeling? Any discomfort?”

Xiao Nanye’s eyes were full of concern. Seeing his expression, Jiang Peihuan smiled and said, “I’m fine. I don’t feel unwell.”

Seeing that Jiang Peihuan looked spirited, relief appeared in the man’s eyes.

However, when he heard what Ye Xiao had to say, the warmth in his eyes vanished, replaced by sheer killing intent.

“My Queen, Secondary Consort Xue has arrived.”

Hearing Xue Ru’s name, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes darkened.

Looking at Ye Xiao, Jiang Peihuan ordered, “Go personally, inform my mother about this, and ask her to come over.”

“Yes.”

In the courtyard of the plum garden.

Xue Ru stood there, taking in the scenery, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

She remembered her first visit here. She couldn’t understand she and Jiang Peihuan were alike, so why was there such a disparity between them?

Lost in her thoughts, Xue Ru suddenly felt her wrist being grabbed.

The next thing she knew, her wrists were bound. Seeing this, panic appeared in her eyes, “What are you doing, you…”

As Xue Ru struggled, she saw Jiang Peihuan approaching.

It had been a long time since Xue Ru last saw Jiang Peihuan.

Now, watching the approaching figure, Xue Ru’s eyes were filled with mixed feelings.

Jiang Peihuan was dressed in a green plain dress. There weren’t any excessive decorations on her, yet she looked stunningly beautiful.

Xiao Nanye, supporting her hand, stood by her side, his eyes full of tenderness.

“Huan Er, ask them to let me go, I…”

“It was me who ordered them to tie you up.”

Before Xue Ru could finish, Jiang Peihuan cut her off.

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Xue Ru quickly spoke, “Why?”

Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan paused momentarily, then laughed. Yet, the laugh was filled with sarcasm.

Looking at Xue Ru, Jiang Peihuan said softly, “Secondary Consort Xue, have you forgotten your own misdeeds?”

“I… what did I do?”

“Slap!”

As Xue Ru spoke, she felt a sharp pain on her face. She looked up to see Xue Yan standing in front of her, her eyes filled with coldness.

“Mother?”

Seeing Xue Yan take action, Jiang Peihuan was taken aback and rushed over. However, Xue Yan grabbed Jiang Peihuan’s hand, “Huan Er, let me handle this, alright?”

When Xue Yan spoke, her eyes were full of guilt. Hearing her words, Jiang

Peihuan didn’t hesitate and nodded, “Alright.”

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Xiao Nanye frowned but didn’t say anything, and left with Jiang Peihuan.

After the two left, Xue Yan looked directly at Xue Ru, “I thought you were just foolish, but I didn’t expect you to be this cruel.”

“I don’t want Huan Er to dirty her hands, so I’ll deal with you personally.”

Saying this, Xue Yan pulled out her dagger.

Seeing Xue Yan’s actions, Xue Ru was terrified, “Aunt, what are you doing? I’m your niece, you… ah…”

Before she could react, Xue Ru felt excruciating pain in her wrists and then her ankles. Xue Yan had severed the tendons in Xue Ru’s hands and feet, rendering her completely disabled.

Throwing the dagger to the side, Xue Yan said to Xue Ru, “I’m not your aunt. 1 don’t have a niece as malicious as you.”

“Xue Ru, you share the Xue surname. I can’t kill you, but I can make you a cripple so you can never harm Huan Er again.”

With that, Xue Yan turned and ordered, “Take her to the Prince Qing Mansion.”

“Yes.”

Soon after, Xue Ru was carried away. Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye, standing in the courtyard, saw Xue Ru being taken. Jiang Peihuan’s expression was calm, while Xiao Nanye looked somewhat surprised.

At that moment, Han Feng approached Xiao Nanye and whispered, “Master, everything you instructed has been arranged.”

“Then let’s go and inform the Imperial Astronomical Bureau Astronomical Supervisor.”

“Yes.”

“What did you ask Han Feng to do?”

After Han Feng left, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but ask. Facing Jiang Peihuan’s gaze, the man replied softly, “Nothing much, just avenging you.”

“Revenge?”

Jiang Peihuan was confused, but the man only whispered, “You’ll know soon.”

An hour later, news spread that Emperor Qi Ming was critically ill.

The palace’s doctors frequently visited the Qianqing Hall but to no avail.

In the end, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau Astronomical Supervisor stepped in and said that Emperor Qi Ming was cursed.

Two hours later, the Imperial Army found a small wooden puppet filled with Emperor Qi Ming’s birth characters in the Prince Qing Mansion. It was filled with silver needles.

“Bastard, what have you done!”

Emperor Qi Ming looked at the little wooden puppet on the ground and directly kicked Xiao Junhao in the chest..