Transmigrated into the Scum Female Consort - Chapter 36

Under the flickering firelight, Ye Xuejin’s eyes were slightly moist as she gazed intently at the person before her.

“What virtue do I possess that I am favored by an Immortal?”

Yun Chi smiled: “Thank me for what? Hurry and eat.”

Sigh, she sighed inwardly for no apparent reason. Looking at the lively crowd, her heart felt strangely peaceful.

There were only seven days left until Ye Xuejin’s grievances would be cleared…

This joyous commotion lasted a long time, right up until everyone finished their meal, handed the empty lunch boxes to the guards, and personally watched the boxes disappear without a trace.

The atmosphere suddenly quieted down, only to become extraordinarily lively again.

“I have never eaten such delicious chicken stewed with mushrooms in my life,” a Zhou family servant said, his face filled with lingering flavor.

The old butler sitting beside him glanced at him and said earnestly: “What good food could a stable boy who feeds horses have ever eaten? If you ask me, my streaky pork was the best. Fragrant but not greasy, tender and perfectly satisfying. Tsk, tsk, tsk.”

The servant pouted: “If only I could eat it one more time.” Next time, he hoped to get the braised pork. He wanted to see which one tasted better.

The old butler glared at him, then carefully looked in Ye Xuejin’s direction before lowering his voice: “Use your brain when you speak! Perhaps the Immortal is listening from above.”

The servant’s expression changed slightly, but he still couldn’t help but say: “Doesn’t the elder also want to eat it again?”

The old butler shook his head: “The Master said it all depends on a single thought of the Immortal.”

Furthermore, the Immortal bestowed the food only because of her affinity with Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess. No matter how much he wanted more, he dared not speak carelessly.

Did they not see that the Young Lady was almost going crazy?

Zhou Qiyue, who everyone thought was going crazy, was staring at Ye Xuejin and giggling foolishly.

“Heh… hehe… heheheh…”

“Aunt, stop laughing! You’re scaring me,” little Ying’er timidly tugged at Zhou Qiyue’s sleeve.

Old Madam Zhou quickly hugged her granddaughter and slapped the foolishly giggling Zhou Qiyue in annoyance: “Snap out of it! Don’t scare Ying’er.”

She was laughing like an idiot; it was unbearable to watch.

Zhou Qiyue pulled her gaze back and said mysteriously: “Mother, let me tell you, from now on, I belong to Her Highness. I swore an oath to the Immortal, you know.”

Her Highness said that if anything like this happened again, she would choose them again.

Her Highness also said that she would forever trust and rely on them.

Old Madam Zhou glanced at her: “Did you see the Immortal?”

Most likely she didn’t. Otherwise, given her daughter’s personality, she would probably be jumping around like a monkey by now.

Zhou Qiyue was about to say no, but she immediately stopped herself and asserted confidently: “I am absolutely loyal to Her Highness, and I won’t tell outsiders.”

Old Madam Zhou couldn’t help but pinch her arm: “Am I, your mother, an outsider too?”

Zhou Qiyue grimaced in pain, but still insisted: “In any case, I am absolutely loyal to Her Highness. Whatever you say is useless; I won’t tell anyone.”

Puchi. Old Madam Zhou couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

“Look how capable you are. Do you even know which way is North? Be more steady. Be careful that Her Highness won’t choose you anymore.”

“Impossible!” Zhou Qiyue lifted her chin, a look of pride on her face: “Her Highness has a discerning eye for talent. I am different from everyone else.”

She was a person like gold, and Her Highness had the vision to see it.

“I think your tail is about to reach the sky. Be careful not to float away,” Old Madam Zhou said, shaking her head with a smile. Oh, her unreliable daughter.

Beside them, Old Imperial Censor Zhou started tugging at his beard again. Her Highness has a discerning eye for talent, eh…

But there was plenty of gold in the world, it just depended on whether it could be discovered.

With his daughter’s nature, at best, she was fragmented gold.

Cough, cough. He was the genuine lump of gold.

Thinking this, Old Imperial Censor Zhou secretly made up his mind, got up, and walked towards Ye Xuejin.

Unexpectedly, someone else walked up to Ye Xuejin first.

Old Imperial Censor Zhou’s steps halted, and he could only sit back down.

Shi Niang walked in front of Ye Xuejin and knelt down: “Shi Niang is guilty.”

This kneeling instantly drew everyone’s attention, and the commotion finally subsided.

Ye Xuejin looked at her, her eyes indifferent, and did not speak.

Shi Niang lowered her head and continued on her own: “I should not have doubted the Princess Consort’s sincerity. I ask Her Highness to punish me.”

When she said this, many people felt uneasy in their hearts, as they had also more or less expressed their skepticism at the time.

Ye Xuejin watched her for a moment, then stood up and helped her to rise: “Ignorance is not a crime. This Princess believes you were acting out of consideration for everyone. The weather is cold and the dew is heavy; go and rest early.”

“Your Highness…” Shi Niang’s expression was complex.

“Go quickly,” Ye Xuejin gave her a shallow smile.

Only then did Shi Niang feel relieved and returned to the side of the young women.

The crowd also collectively breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess was truly a kind and generous person. What a pity, though they couldn’t articulate what exactly was a pity.

Yu Lu glanced at Ye Xuejin, then at Yun Chi, and finally looked at Shi Niang, giving her a look before walking toward the distance.

Shi Niang’s heart stirred, and she got up and followed him.

The atmosphere relaxed again. Although it was the middle of the night, everyone was still immersed in the memory of the delicious meal and enthusiastically discussing it.

In this lively discussion, two people, however, remained silent, not uttering a word for a long time.

Seeing Yu Lu and Shi Niang walk away, Mu Er couldn’t help but speak: “Big Brother, what should we do now?”

Mu Da glanced in Ye Xuejin’s direction and said solemnly: “We’ll do what we have to do.”

“But… but the Eldest Princess can communicate with the Immortal. What if the Immortal protects her?”

“A local magistrate is better than a distant official. You also heard that there is a boundary between immortals and mortals. The Immortal can’t truly blame us just for her sake.”

“But…”

“Shut up! Stop having wild thoughts and go to sleep.” Mu Da scolded irritably. In fact, he was also very panicked. After all, they had just eaten that meal. There really was an Immortal.

But did they have any other choice?

Their wives and children were still waiting for them…

Mu Er lowered his head and remained silent. He clearly also thought of his family, but Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess truly had the protection of an Immortal.

An Immortal… If it was an Immortal, could they possibly help them?

“Big Brother, I have a stomachache,” Mu Er said, clutching his belly.

Mu Da frowned: “Go quickly and come back fast.”

Mu Er hummed in acknowledgment and walked toward the distance.

Mu Da sighed softly. His younger brother was obsessed with martial arts. Although his skills were high, he was timid; otherwise, why would he have to be brought along?

He rubbed his brow and stared blankly at the fire.

Suddenly, Mu Da abruptly stood up and strode quickly in Mu Er’s direction, which was also the direction Yu Lu and Shi Niang had taken.

The people nearby mumbled in confusion: “What is wrong with that man? He scared me.”

Not far away, Yun Chi clasped Ye Xuejin’s hand: “What do you think they are going to do?”

She cared most about Ye Xuejin’s safety. She desperately hoped Ye Xuejin could survive until the day of her vindication so she could successfully retire.

Otherwise, if something bad happened to Ye Xuejin, she, as the Princess Consort, would likely be implicated.

Just like in the original text, she would be cleaned out and tortured to death by Ye Xuejin’s best friend, who was the female protagonist of the novel.

Therefore, Yun Chi paid close attention to suspicious people like the Mu brothers.

Ye Xuejin held her hand back and gently shook her head: “I do not know either. Let’s wait and see.”

On the mountain path. Yu Lu waited slightly, and Shi Niang caught up.

“Official Yu, did you have something you wanted to say to me?”

Yu Lu held his sword and went straight to the point: “Shi Niang, whose side are you truly on?”

Shi Niang was startled and avoided the question: “Of course, I am on Her Highness’s side, just like the Official.”

Yu Lu did not press further, but changed the subject and said as if sighing: “Our Royal Highness here can communicate with an Immortal.”

Shi Niang looked at him blankly, and then what?

Yu Lu glanced at her and continued to sigh: “It is said that the Son of Heaven is the incarnation of the True Dragon. Do you think the Son of Heaven can communicate with an Immortal?”

Shi Niang slightly opened her mouth. Her steps staggered, and she took a step back.

She looked Yu Lu up and down several times, wanting to speak but holding back. Of course, he can’t.

What kind of True Dragon Son of Heaven was that foolish ruler?

“That person wants to kill Her Highness, but the Immortal wants to protect Her Highness. Could it be that the Immortal intends to become an enemy of that person?” Yu Lu continued to speak startling words.

Zeng Lao San had died, and he had already botched the mission. Things had reached an impasse, but a bold idea kept popping up in his mind.

That was, what if they could find life in a death trap?

Furthermore, the Elder Official originally favored the Eldest Princess more.

Shi Niang remained silent. She did not represent just herself; the Prime Minister’s residence was behind her, and she didn’t know what to do next.

Just then, footsteps sounded from behind.

The two looked back together and silently gripped the handles of their swords.

Mu Er was hurrying, practically running, towards them.

“Official!” Mu Er ignored Shi Niang and rushed directly toward Yu Lu.

Yu Lu instinctively drew his sword: “Stop!”