kingnovel Chapter 825 Entering Qingyun 2
Chapter 825 Entering Qingyun 2
But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong. Only when that feeling disappeared did he realize that he hadn't made a mistake.
However, he didn't have time to think about anything and quickly put it out of his mind. In order to avoid being beaten, he could only work hard.
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Chao Xi returned to Zhu Shui Ling Zhou and went to her place, but no one noticed that she had left.
She was never noticed, just a princess with little presence, so that's normal.
The next day, after breakfast, I learned that I was going out that day.
Bishui said, "Princess, we must go and pay our respects to Madam Yuan today, the fifteenth."
Lady Yuan? Chao Xi thought for a moment. Chao Heng doesn't have an empress now, but he has many wives in his harem.
This Lady Yuan was in charge of the inner court. Although she was not the most favored concubine, Chao Heng still gave her face and respect.
The mother of Crown Prince Chao Yu is Lady Yuan, and the mother and son have more power than others.
As for paying respects, I do indeed have to go there on the fifteenth of every month.
"If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten how much time had passed. Pack your things and let's go."
Chao Xi put down the handkerchief he was using to wipe his mouth, took the teacup Bi Shui handed him, took a sip, and then stood up.
"Yes, it is my duty to remind the princess."
There was a distance between her residence, Mingyue Palace, and the residence of the concubines in the back courtyard.
On the way, they also met the Second Princess Chao Min, who lived in Xinghu Palace not far away.
Chao Min approached warmly: "Third Sister, why don't you go and pay your respects to Madam Yuan too? Let's go together, we can chat at the same time."
She and the Third Prince Chao Xuan were siblings born of the same mother, Lady Xi, and they still held some influence in the inner court.
Chao Min has a lively and charming appearance, and her personality is more cheerful than the original owner's.
People who are good at speaking and handling situations always do better anywhere.
The original owner was too aloof, didn't talk much, and didn't like to interact with people.
However, Chao Xi thought it was fine, as she didn't like overly complicated social interactions.
“Okay, let’s go together then.” Chao Xi nodded with a slight smile.
"What does Third Sister usually do? Do you still enjoy painting? I visited Father yesterday and had dinner at Zhushui Palace. Next time, Sister, come with me."
Chao Min's words carried a blatant air of boasting and pride.
Chao Xi smiled, showing no emotion.
She simply said in a nonchalant tone, "I am very happy for my second sister that she has won Father's favor and care."
The original owner's mother, Consort Han, had passed away a few years ago, which is why she had become completely invisible.
Of course, although Chao Xi appeared calm on the surface, he actually still longed for his father's attention.
The idea wasn't very strong; it was rather faint.
Every time she met Chao Min, she liked to boast about how favored she was in front of the original owner.
The original owner did feel envious when she heard this, but because of her aloof nature, most people wouldn't notice.
Over time, Chao Min felt it was pointless to talk about it anymore, and he talked less and less after that.
The reason she can show off today is probably because she saw her father, whom she rarely sees, and was even invited to stay for a meal, so she couldn't resist.
Chao Min was also a princess, so naturally she couldn't go out freely.
She's just a little better off than the original owner, since she has an impression of the God-King and her mother is looking out for her.
However, Chao Xi now certainly wouldn't be envious if she heard that.
After receiving the original owner's memories, he realized that Chao Heng was not a good father.
She has no affection for her children, only interests and calculations; she'd rather never see them again.
Otherwise, she feared she might not be able to resist the urge to rebel, since she wasn't eating well enough and didn't have any power. If she were living a good life, she might not be so inclined to rebel.
If you don't plan to leave, then stay and make this your own territory.
Seeing Chao Xi like this again, the smugness in Chao Min's eyes disappeared.
This third sister is such a dullard; it's always so boring to talk to her.
Her good mood vanished instantly, and the two of them walked quietly to the backyard, where most of the concubines lived.
When she paid her respects to the concubines, Chao Xi saw many of them. Following the original owner's personality, she would only speak when called upon.
If no one calls your name, you just stand there like a statue, listening to what others say, letting it go in one ear and out the other.
After it was over, Chao Xi walked out with everyone.
Chao Min didn't wait for her, probably because she hadn't provided her with emotional support during the conversation between the two people before.
It should be said that he didn't show the expression of envy she wanted to see.
Chao Xi twitched the corners of her mouth and, instead of following the others, took a different route.
“Princess, this isn’t the way we’ll go back,” Biyue said.
"If you want to go back, then go back first. This princess will just wander around by herself."
“Princess…” Bishui hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.
"No need for further words, you can go back now."
"Yes." Sensing the unquestionable tone in her words, Bishui could only agree.
She sensed that the princess had changed since yesterday, and her imposing aura made her afraid to say anything.
Before this, although she didn't dare to say much in front of the princess, she never felt this vague fear in her heart.
Chao Xi walked alone on the long corridor, and there wasn't even a single plant to be seen in this Zhu Shui Ling Zhou.
Everywhere you look, there are cold, imposing palaces. They are indeed majestic, but I feel that looking at them for too long can be depressing.
"Aaaaaah—Aaaaah!!!"
Chao Xi walked to the vicinity of a palace and heard painful cries coming from inside.
She kept walking and glanced around before finding no one inside.
The screams came from a coffin containing a person and countless insects.
"Let me out, ahh, let me out now!"
Screams filled with fear and pain kept coming from the coffin.
Gradually, the owner of that voice seemed to have grown tired of shouting, or perhaps he was bitten by an insect and no longer had the strength to shout loudly.
Chao Yuan kept his eyes tightly shut and struggled desperately to shake off all the insects on his body.
However, the space inside the coffin was limited, and no matter how he moved, insects would crawl onto his body.
The endless darkness and physical pain amplified the fear and agony in his heart.
Gradually, he stopped struggling, and just as he was feeling increasingly numb, his eyes suddenly lit up.
The coffin was opened, and Chao Yun looked at it with some confusion, only to be met with a condescending, expressionless face.
Upon seeing the person who arrived, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Third, Third Sister."
Chao Xi glanced at the coffin and said in a flat tone, "Aren't you getting up? Are you addicted to playing with insects?"
"Oh, I'll get up right away."
Chao Yun snapped out of his daze, quickly got up, climbed out of the coffin, and then patted the insects off his body.
After he finished, he looked at Chao Xi with some confusion.
"Third Sister, what are you doing here? And...and helping me??"
In his memory, his third sister, Chao Xi, had a very low profile, and when he recalled her, he only remembered that she seemed to be unfamiliar with everyone.
Chao Xi glanced at him: "I was just passing by and was attracted by your shouting."