I don't want to be the favorite concubine of this palace anymore

In the backyard of the Ningguo Mansion in the early morning, Bai Yueli swept the things on the dressing table to the ground, and her pretty face was distorted.

She went to meet the Crown Prince yesterday, but when she arrived at the agreed restaurant, she felt an unbearable itch all over her body.

In the end, red bumps appeared all over her body, and she couldn't help scratching them in front of the prince.

It was so embarrassing. Although the Crown Prince felt sorry for her and sent her back to the Duke's Mansion and hired an imperial physician for her, she was still very angry!

First I was hit by a car, then I lost face in front of the prince. Although my body is not itchy anymore, the rash on my face is still there. I felt a sense of depression in my chest.

It was all the fault of the woman who crashed into her carriage. It was because of the collision with her carriage that so many things happened. It must be her fault. She was so angry that she screamed again: "This damn woman! Don't let me meet her again!!"

At this time, the door curtain was lifted. Lady Wu, the wife of the Duke of Guo, came in with Aunt Gui. When Lady Wu came in and saw the mess on the floor and the rash on her daughter's face, she was so distressed that she almost cried.

"Oh, my dear, what's the matter? Why are you so angry?"

When Bai Yueli saw her mother coming, tears immediately fell from her eyes and she threw herself into Wu's arms and burst into tears.

"Mother, I don't want to live anymore. The prince saw me in such a miserable state yesterday, and the rash hasn't gone away today. How can I face others when I look so ugly?"

Nanny Gui's eyes were filled with distress as well. She said soothingly, "Don't worry, Fifth Miss. The Duke has already arranged for someone to go to the palace to invite Lin Yuanzheng today. He is the best doctor among the imperial doctors and will definitely be able to cure her."

Bai Yueli finally stopped crying, but still gritted her teeth and said, "Mother, I suspect that the woman who had a car accident with me yesterday is responsible. I must find her and take revenge!"

Mrs. Wu also knew her daughter's temper. She had suffered a great injustice this time. She gently stroked her hair and said, "Okay, I'll help you vent your anger when I find the person!"

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An Muxi had a good sleep. After she woke up, Xiaoqin helped her wash up, and then they had breakfast.

She drank tea comfortably, watching Xiaoqin directing several maids to clean the attic. She felt a little bored. Now she could only go out three times a week, which was a bit unpleasant.

Her current goal is to save money first, preferably a lot, so that she can live a free and easy life after leaving the palace.

She should go to the study to think about the next sketchbook. Just as she was about to go upstairs, the maid Banxia came in to report that someone had come to visit.

"Who is looking for me?"

Banxia said, "They are Concubine Zhao and Concubine An who came yesterday."

An Muxi thought that these two people came again today. I wonder what they want to talk to me about?

So he said to Banxia: "Please let them in."

Soon two graceful women came in. They saw An Muxi sitting in the main seat in the attic living room, like the mistress of the house.

Zhao Yuling still had a smile on her face, but Fang Yao said directly with dissatisfaction: "Sister An lives here freely, with her own house and yard, but she acts like the mistress of the house and doesn't even greet us."

In fact, they were all concubines in the palace and had the same status. It was just because An Muxi had served her in bed that she was arranged to live in Furong Courtyard alone, which did make the other concubines a little jealous.

But no one is as straightforward as Fang Yao and would say it to someone's face.

An Muxi didn't want to argue with such a brainless woman, so she said calmly: "If the prince wants this, I can't do anything about it."

Fang Yao was so angry that she had nothing to say. Well, since the prince was willing to pamper her, there was nothing others could do.

"Please take a seat, Xiaoqin will serve tea to the two masters."

Xiaoqin hurried to prepare tea.

"I wonder what you two want to talk to me about? I heard you came here yesterday?"

Zhao Yuling smiled and said, "Nothing much. I made some chestnut cakes today and brought some for you to try. I came to see how your new home is."

Fang Yao looked at the exquisite and valuable ornaments everywhere in the house, and the jealousy in her eyes could hardly be suppressed. Why could this woman be favored by the prince?

Now she lives alone in this Furong Courtyard. Yesterday, I saw several more maids serving here. The scene is almost the same as that of a concubine in a royal palace.

An Muxi looked at the two people in front of her. She could guess Fang Yao's thoughts at a glance, and it was all written on her face.

As for Zhao Yuling, she is a thoughtful person. It is still unknown what her purpose is.

But he still smiled and said, "Oh? Really? You did it yourself? That's rare."

Zhao Yuling's maid opened the food box, took out a stack of cakes and placed them on the small table next to An Muxi.

An Muxi didn't hesitate to pick up a piece and took a look. It was small and delicate, and smelled faintly of chestnut, which made people feel a little appetizing.

But why is there a herbal smell mixed in this heart? There is indeed something wrong. She put down the snack and said to Zhao Yuling: "The chestnut cake made by Sister Zhao smells good, but I just finished breakfast and can't eat now. I will eat it later after I digest the food."

The smile on Zhao Yuling's face froze for a moment, and then she said, "As long as Xier likes it, it's good. It's not too late to eat it when you're hungry."

Fang Yao rolled her eyes and said, "I knew Sister An wouldn't appreciate it. You got up so early in the morning to make chestnut cakes, but they didn't even want to eat them. Why bother?"

An Muxi really didn't like Fang Yao: "Fang Yao, you came here so early in the morning and kept fussing about me. Did I invite you here?"

"If you don't want to come, please go back. I don't have time to listen to your sarcasm!"

Fang Yao was so angry that she wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Zhao Yuling: "Ayao, you really need to change your straightforward temper. Didn't you say you would come to visit Xi'er yesterday? Why are you speaking so harshly as soon as you get here? Apologize to Xi'er now."

Zhao Yuling was helpless. She approached Fang Yao because she was simple, outspoken and easy to manipulate. She could be used as a pawn. But now it seemed that she was not simple, but just stupid.

It's simply like helping a piece of mud to stand on its head. I had originally thought of letting her go ahead and see if I could get close to King Rui through An Muxi. But now it seems that this woman will be killed by my own stupidity before she even leaves the backyard.

Fang Yao also realized that she had been a bit too harsh in her words right after arriving, but she still felt unconvinced and was unable to speak.

An Muxi was too lazy to pretend to please them, so she said directly: "No need to apologize. If you don't like me, you don't have to be friends with me. It's okay for us to keep out of each other's way."

"Xiaoqin, show the guests out!"

Zhao Yuling was a little unwilling. She didn't want to leave until she saw An Muxi finish eating the chestnut cake. It was all Fang Yao's fault. She had ruined her plan.

But seeing that An Muxi's face was not looking good, he could only stand up and said with a smile: "Xi'er, don't be angry, I will make some other cakes for you to try later, as an apology for disturbing you."

An Muxi didn't comment, just watched Xiaoqin send them out.

After they went out, An Muxi picked up a piece of chestnut cake, broke it open and smelled it carefully, then crushed it with her hands and looked at it carefully.

He sneered in his heart, thinking that Zhao Yuling actually dared to give him such an addictive poison.

This is simply a show of skill before an expert. Is she trying to control me to help her do something? Since she has attacked me, then wait for my revenge.

But why did she poison me? There must be someone behind her. I don't know what her purpose is? Is it just for me, or to deal with King Rui?

After thinking about it, the person behind the scenes would not specifically target a concubine like her, so he must be targeting Li Rui. She thought it would be better to tell Li Rui.

So he took Qin'er to Lingfeng Pavilion where Li Rui lived.

Jianying and Jianfeng stood on the left and right sides of the door, like two door gods. An Muxi stepped forward and said politely, "Please inform the prince. I have something to see him about."

Jianying saw that it was her with a cold expression. The prince went to Furong Courtyard last night and came back with a pale face and feeling unwell. It had something to do with this woman.

Jian Feng saw that Jian Ying didn't move, so he could only say coldly: "Wait a moment."

Then he knocked on the door and went in.

Xiaoqin saw that the two men looked a little unhappy and wanted to say something to them, but was held back by An Muxi.

After a while, Jian Feng came out and said to An Muxi, "Your Majesty, please come in."