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

This kiss was so lingering and charming that An Muxi felt a little bit comfortable and her body relaxed a little.

Then I gradually felt my whole body becoming numb and hot, until I finally lost consciousness.

The next morning, An Muxi heard some noises. She slowly opened her eyes and saw an unfamiliar environment.

Seeing the green curtain, she suddenly remembered the scene last night. She looked to the side and fortunately there was no one there. It seemed that Li Rui had left.

At this time, the door was opened, and a nanny came in with two maids. She walked to the bed and saw that the woman on the bed had woken up.

She said in a gentle voice, "Young Master An, are you awake? I am Nanny Zhao, who is by the prince's side. The prince asked me to help you wash and take you back."

An Muxi climbed up and almost fell back. She felt sore all over as if she had been crushed, and she couldn't help but gasp.

Zhao Mama quickly signaled the two maids behind her to help her up. Seeing the deep and shallow marks on her body, the two maids showed surprised expressions. Zhao Mama, on the other hand, looked calm.

The maid helped her change into a set of soft lavender pleated skirt and helped her wash up.

"My Lady An, the prince has specially allowed you to have breakfast here today." said Madam Zhao.

An Muxi thought: At least this bastard has some conscience. He didn't let me go back hungry.

She still said politely, "Then I'll have to trouble Aunt Zhao."

Soon, steamed meat buns, steamed dumplings, wonton noodles, side dishes, pancakes, and red date and lotus seed porridge were placed on the dining table in the outer room.

An Muxi was really hungry after being tossed around all night, so she didn't hesitate to sit down and started eating. As expected, the food here is much better than what they had in the backyard.

During the meal, Nanny Zhao took two maids out for a while. When they came back, they were holding a tray in their hands and saw that An Muxi had almost finished eating.

Madam Zhao said to An Muxi, "My Lady An, these are two pieces of Shu brocade, a pair of white jade peacock hairpins, a pair of white jade earrings, and a pair of jadeite bracelets that the prince gave you as a reward."

An Muxi finally perked up and looked at the tray in the maid's hand. It was indeed a good thing. Li Rui had a conscience. She was almost killed by him in bed yesterday, so it was only right for him to give her some compensation.

She smiled faintly: "Thank the prince for his reward for me. I should go back too. By the way, Aunt Zhao, there is still a lot of breakfast left. Can you help me pack it up and take it back?"

She was taught to cherish food since she was young, so she would always pack up any leftovers when she went out to eat.

Especially when I thought about the fact that I didn’t go home all night, Xiaoqin must be very worried. I wonder if she even had no appetite for breakfast.

Nanny Zhao didn't expect her to say that, so she quickly agreed and called the servant outside the door to bring the food boxes and pack up all the food on the table.

Finally, Aunt Zhao came forward and put a brand new pure white cloak with cloud patterns on her. Then she led two maids and followed An Muxi to the backyard. Before she had taken a few steps, she met a woman dressed gorgeously with pearls and jade on her head.

Aunt Zhao reminded, "This is Concubine Xu from the palace, the prince's cousin."

An Muxi rolled her eyes in her heart. She had just served the emperor in bed and met this man. It was obvious that he was waiting for her here. What did he want to do?

But he still maintained a polite manner and stepped forward to salute: "Greetings to the Concubine. Long live the Queen."

Xu Wanying looked at the woman in front of her. She had fair skin, delicate eyebrows, and a hint of envy in her beautiful eyes. Jealousy flashed in her eyes.

But she still put on a proper smile and said, "You are the concubine who served the prince yesterday, right? What's your name?"

An Muxi felt the other party's unfriendly gaze, but still replied dignifiedly: "My lady, my name is An Muxi."

"Thank you for your hard work yesterday. Go back and have a good rest."

"Yes, I'll take my leave now."

An Muxi and a few others continued to walk towards the backyard. Xu Wanying clenched the handkerchief in her hand tightly, and looked at the rewards on the trays carried by the people behind her passing in front of her, revealing a jealous look.

Why can even such a lowly concubine be favored? I have been in the palace for almost a year, but I can't even enter Lingfeng Pavilion where the prince lives.

Although she had never been deprived of food, clothing and other expenses, and had been given the power to manage the household, she wanted more than that.

What she wanted most was the prince's favor and the position of mistress of the palace.

Arriving at the courtyard in the northwest corner of the palace, An Muxi pushed open the door of her room. As soon as she entered, she saw Xiaoqin stuffing something into her mouth, with oil dripping from her mouth. Didn’t she say that she couldn’t eat if she couldn’t see her?

After all, my true heart was given to the wrong person.

Nanny Zhao went in with a few people behind her, put the things away, and then left.

Xiaoqin wiped her mouth, looked at the things on the table with sparkling eyes and exclaimed in amazement: "Master, you have become rich! Is this a reward from the prince? The prince is so good to you!"

An Muxi was too tired to complain. Well, there was no point in saying more. At least she could pawn these jewelry for some money when she escaped. As for the fabric, she could make some clothes for herself and Xiaoqin. It wasn't a waste.

An Muxi said to Xiaoqin tiredly: "Xiaoqin, can you get me some hot water? I want to take a bath."

Xiaoqin nodded quickly: "By the way, Master, I left you a scallion pancake and a bowl of millet porridge, would you like some?"

An Muxi finally smiled with relief. The little girl still had her own thoughts in her heart: "I have already had breakfast. I also brought you some food. Let's eat together at noon."

Xiaoqin happily agreed, and then fetched a bucket of hot water to help An Muxi take a bath.

An Muxi sent Xiaoqin out and sat in the bathtub. She finally felt a little better. She looked at the purple marks on her body.

This bastard prince, doesn't he have a princess and concubines? Why did he suddenly think of arresting me and taking me to bed? He ruined my escape plan. It's really hateful.

I am so unlucky. When I think about how my legs were shaking today even when I walked, this man is so scary. I hope he won’t do this again before I escape. I really can’t stand it.

At the same time, in the secret room of the palace's study, Li Rui was soaking in the cold underground pool. Although his body was still light pink, it was much better than the deep red last night.

"Master, Madam Zhao has sent her back." Jianying said.

"Um"

Thinking that she had already asked Aunt Zhao to send her rewards in the morning, she thought that as a concubine, the rewards were quite generous, so she was fine.

Doctor Gao came over this morning to check the master's pulse and found that the aphrodisiac from yesterday had worn off, but the love flower poison in his body was still acting up.

Although this poison only attacks once a month, it must be immersed in the cold pond for two hours. Otherwise, it will become bloodthirsty and violent, and even attack indiscriminately without distinguishing people.

Jian Feng looked at his master worriedly. People all said that Prince Rui was violent and cruel, but the truth was that he had been poisoned by this poison since he was 14 years old. It had been 5 years now. Once poisoned by the love flower, one could not be emotional, otherwise the symptoms would become more and more frequent until he exploded and died.

Therefore, the prince never got close to women, even his childhood sweetheart and the gentle and considerate Concubine Xu, the prince had never touched them.

Only a few of the prince's close guards knew how much suffering the prince had endured over the years.

At this time, the prince's low and cold voice came: "Have you found out who poisoned the palace yesterday?"