The next morning, Hui Fei brought the Second Princess to Furong Palace to pay their respects.
"Quickly get up, sister, there's no need for such formalities between us," Ye Yun said warmly, waving her hand.
Only then did Hui Fei rise and sit down on an embroidery stool beside her.
"Though Guifei is being polite, I cannot break the rules. It wouldn't be good if others overheard," she replied.
"Sister, we've known each other for many years; don't you know my temperament? If you insist on calling me 'Guifei' in front of others, that would be quite distant," Ye Yun said, purposely putting on a serious expression.
Seeing her like this, Hui Fei finally stopped being polite and called her "sister."
Ye Yun had someone serve tea and snacks and then exchanged a knowing glance with Nan Zhi.
Nan Zhi understood and spoke up, "The Fourth Prince is resting today in the side hall, watching over the Sixth Prince and the Fourth Princess. Would the Second Princess like to go see them?"
Hui Fei understood that Ye Yun had something to say, so she pushed her daughter forward, saying, "Go on, play with your younger siblings."
The Second Princess nodded obediently and was taken out by Nan Zhi.
Now Ye Yun finally turned serious.
"During my childbirth, I nearly lost my life. Although the Emperor has dealt with Xie Shi and Qin Shi, Huiyue met with Qin Shi before her death and she said some things. I suspect there may be others involved in this matter."
Upon hearing this, Hui Fei grew tense, her brow furrowing. "Sister, do you mean that Qin Shi might have been a scapegoat?"
Ye Yun nodded and lowered her voice, "I suspect Jing Xian Fei."
"Jing Xian Fei?" Hui Fei's eyes filled with surprise, and her tone revealed her disbelief.
She had considered Yi Zhaoyuan and even "the favored" Qian Shunrong, but she never imagined Ye Yun would suspect Jing Xian Fei.
"Surely not! Jing Xian Fei has always been gentle and low-key, never fighting for power. She has had an excellent temperament all these years; how could it be her..." Hui Fei murmured, but the more she spoke, the less conviction she had.
After all, Qin Shi was from Jing Xian Fei's palace and had risen through her favor.
Moreover, Ye Yun wouldn't make baseless accusations against Jing Xian Fei.
After all, compared to the uncherished Jing Xian Fei, who had a less favorable background and no children of her own, Yi Zhaoyuan and the Third Prince were far more deserving of suspicion.
Seeing Hui Fei gradually calm down, Ye Yun took a sip of tea before recounting the details of the incident with Wan Shi and the dying words of Qin Shi that Huiyue had heard.
Upon finishing, Hui Fei's face displayed undeniable shock.
She hadn't expected Jing Xian Fei to be so deeply concealed.
"So, sister, the Emperor has now assigned me to manage the affairs of the Six Palaces, and I must ensure that this authority is taken away from Jing Xian Fei.
Now that the Emperor has promoted you to a Fei and agreed for you to assist me in managing the Six Palaces, we must keep a close watch on Zhong Cui Palace. It would be best if we could prevent her from grasping any power."
Ye Yun slightly lowered her eyes, her voice carrying a hint of pressure and coldness.
Hui Fei nodded seriously.
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The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)
Historical FictionNote: This is a translated novel by me (Xiao Bai) Title: 贵妃她千娇百媚 Ye Yun was supposed to be the prince's concubine, but due to the sudden death of the late emperor, her entry into the palace was delayed for over a year. She entered the palace with th...
