The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 2)

Chapter 350

Hui Yue's eyes brightened as she instantly understood her master's intention.

Ye Yun was thinking of using deception in battle; sometimes, employing familiar tactics to intimidate others could be very effective, especially at this critical moment.

With the Yao family embroiled in such disgrace, Yao Xiang was in a state of desperation, and the palace affairs were always precarious. The greater the pressure, the more cautious and suspicious she became.

While Ye Yun was taking action, Ning Chen also made some synchronized moves.

For instance, he sent someone to Tinglan Garden to inquire a few things from several servants.

Coincidentally, Nian Wen was pulled away by Kong Qing and her group while she was out to collect the monthly silver, and she ended up at Jiaotang Garden.

Nian Wen was terrified; she thought Ye Yun would punish her, but not only was that not the case, she didn't even get to see Ye Yun's face.

She was locked up for half an hour and was forcibly made to wear a jade bracelet when she was about to leave.

Of course, Nian Wen refused to accept it.

However, Kong Qing wouldn't allow her to decline. "Jade is a good thing; it can protect your life and ward off misfortune. Year after year of peace, isn't that worth it?"

After saying this, he took Nian Wen back to Tinglan Garden before leaving.

The servants near Tinglan Garden saw everything clearly.

"Why did it take you so long to get a month's worth of silver?"

When she returned, Zi Zhu impatiently shouted, then suddenly caught sight of the bracelet on her wrist.

"Where did you get that?"

"This... this is something Ming Shunyi's people forcibly gave me. I just took it." Nian Wen panicked and hurriedly tried to slip the bracelet off. "I went to get the monthly silver today, and on the way, I was taken by Kong Qing, who's with Ming Shunyi. They were also curious, leaving me in an empty room for half an hour before letting me go. They didn't do anything."

Zi Zhu glanced at her, a flicker of coldness flashing in her eyes, interrupting her.

"Enough. You can go and discuss this with Xiuyuan yourself."

This expression made Nian Wen's heart tremble.

In that instant, she seemed to understand something.

However, at this point, she could only brace herself and report the situation.

To her surprise, Yao Xiang showed no signs of suspicion toward her; she simply smiled and said lightly, "Ye Shi's actions are nothing more than a deception aimed at me. Don't worry; I trust you."

Nian Wen was taken aback and hurriedly bowed her head. "Thank you, Xiuyuan. Thank you, Xiuyuan. I will definitely keep my mouth shut for you and will never speak a word I shouldn't!"

Yao Xiang smiled and stood up to walk closer to her.

"But Nian Wen, only the dead can truly keep their mouths shut. You've done so much for me; I wouldn't want you to die. Here's the deal: you drink this drug. That way, I can be completely at ease. If I am at ease, your life, as well as your family's life, can be safe. Do you understand?"

The woman before her had a sinister gaze, like a malevolent spirit crawling out of hell.

Although she had a beautiful face, it now exuded an eerie aura.