Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Lin Rongyue's face was filled with anger, and she shouted loudly at the palace servants. Her voice was sharp and harsh, which made people feel afraid.

The palace maids did not dare to be negligent and acted hastily. They quickly cleaned Xiyue Pavilion from top to bottom and the bedroom was also tidy. They also cleaned Yuan Hanshuang. The palace maids moved gently and carefully, for fear of angering Lin Rongyue again.

The atmosphere was tense and no one dared to speak easily. Only Lin Rongyue's scolding echoed in the air.

Lin Rongyue took the packed Yuan Hanshuang and sat in the yard, watching the palace servants busying around. Yuan Hanshuang's dead eyes slowly showed some expression.

Lin Rongyue placed the cakes made by Yuan Er in front of Yuan Han Shuang and looked at the frail Yuan Han Shuang with heartache: "Sister Han Shuang, it's all my fault. If I had come to see you earlier, these servants wouldn't have been so presumptuous. Sister, have some cakes. I asked Yuan Er to make them especially for you."

Yuan Hanshuang looked at the pastries without saying anything. She just took them and started eating them. She looked extremely hungry.

As I ate, tears welled up in my eyes.

Lin Rongyue quickly poured her a cup of tea to prevent her from choking. "Han Shuang, I wanted to come and see you earlier, but Concubine Gao had been sending people to watch over me. I was afraid that coming to see you would cause you trouble, so I never came. It was not until recently that Concubine Yan was given the title of Imperial Concubine and Concubine Gao was confined to her house that I was able to come and see you. Who knew that these servants would be so bold and do this to you?" Lin Rongyue's eyes were slightly red after she finished speaking, and she seemed to feel very sorry for her.

When Yuan Hanshuang heard the word "Concubine Yan" and then heard that she was conferred the title of Imperial Noble Concubine, the dead silence in her eyes disappeared instantly and turned into deep hatred. She grabbed Lin Rongyue's shoulders tightly with both hands, "What did you say, Shen Yanyan was conferred the title of Imperial Noble Concubine, she was conferred the title of Imperial Noble Concubine, bitch, I have suffered so much here, and she was conferred the title of Imperial Noble Concubine. Ah..." After saying that, Yuan Hanshuang let go of Lin Rongyue, swept all the pastries on the table to the ground, hugged her head and began to scream wildly.

Seeing this, Lin Rongyue quickly asked, "Han Shuang, what's wrong with you? Don't get excited. The Imperial Concubine is now the most senior person in the palace. You can't call her by her name like that."

"If someone with ulterior motives hears this, you'll be in trouble." Lin Rongyue looked at Yuan Hanshuang, holding her head madly, and a hint of triumph flashed across her eyes.

The palace maids and the guards outside were no longer surprised by Yuan Hanshuang's madness, and they all went about their own business with calm expressions.

With Lin Rongyue's persuasion, Yuan Hanshuang gradually calmed down.

After all these days, she knew that her aunt and her family would no longer care about her. Even if she died in this palace, no one would know. She couldn't go on like this. She had to get out. Even if she died, she had to take that bitch Shen Yanyan with her.

Yuan Hanshuang looked at Lin Rongyue. Now, she was the only one willing to come and see her. If she wanted to get out, she had to rely on her. When she got out of Xiyuexuan, she would make all those who looked down on her pay the price.

Lin Rongyue looked at the crazy hatred in Yuan Hanshuang's eyes and couldn't help laughing in her heart.

Eat one bite at a time, play chess one step at a time. Do the right thing at the right time.

After what she went through today, Yuan Hanshuang will have to help her solve so many troubles in the future.

"Rongyue, you must find a way to help me. I am in the palace and you are the only one I trust now. You must help me." There was some pleading in Yuan Hanshuang's words.

Lin Rongyue looked at her like this and sneered in her heart, "Power is indeed a good thing. Look at Yuan Hanshuang, who used to look down on everyone, but now she is begging her humbly, isn't she?"

"Hanshuang, don't worry. I will give good instructions to the palace servants, and they won't dare to treat you harshly in the future. You and the Imperial Concubine have always been at odds. I won't be able to visit you often in the future, but you have to stay in Xiyuexuan with peace of mind. When the time is right, I will rescue you from Xiyuexuan and will not leave you alone." Lin Rongyue held Yuan Hanshuang's hand, looking like a good sister.

Yuan Hanshuang nodded with emotion. It would be useless for her to quarrel or make a fuss in the current situation. She had to stay well in Xiyuexuan for now and make plans after she got out.

"And Liu Zhu, should I help you deal with it or should you continue to stay by my side?" Lin Rongyue looked at Liu Zhu who had not appeared for a long time and guessed something. Since the master was in trouble, this servant might have already developed a rebellious mind.

Yuan Hanshuang thought about that bitch Liu Zhu, and her fingers were tightly pinched in her palms. If she couldn't even handle a girl, how could she deal with those who mistreat her in the future?

"No need, I will take care of it. From now on, I, Yuan Hanshuang, can only rely on myself. If I can't even deal with a maid, I might as well die here in Xiyuexuan. Why should I go out!" Yuan Hanshuang looked at the courtyard, his eyes more determined than ever before.

Seeing this, Lin Rongyue hugged her gently, "Hanshuang, don't worry, we grew up together, and I will always stand by you." Her voice was a little sobbing, as if she felt sorry for the suffering Yuan Hanshuang had endured.

Yuan Hanshuang patted her shoulder, indicating that she was fine.

Looking at the darkening sky outside, "It's getting late. I'm leaving now. You can use the things I left behind. They are all things you like. I was afraid that your allowance here is not enough, so I brought you some extra. You must take good care of yourself."

Yuan Hanshuang nodded slightly, and followed Lin Rongyue's figure until she stepped out of the door. Then, her sight slowly moved back to Liuzhu's residence, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.

Her eyes were like lightning in the cold night, cold and sharp, as if they could penetrate everything. The hint of murderous intent in her eyes was fleeting, but it seemed to leave a cold mark in the air.

The obsession in her heart was like a burning flame, difficult to extinguish. Liu Zhu's existence was like a thorn in her heart, always hurting her nerves. She secretly vowed to get rid of this big worry in her heart to prevent future troubles.

Since you've been unfaithful to her, use her as a scapegoat.

Yuan Hanshuang returned to her residence. Looking at the inner room which was completely different from before, she became more determined. Her temper as a spoiled young lady was useless here. If she wanted to control them, she had to be cruel.

Seeing that the lights in the backyard were still on, Yuan Hanshuang stood up and walked towards the backyard.

Liu Zhu lazily lay in the room. She frowned slightly and looked at Yuan Hanshuang who walked in slowly. Yuan Hanshuang was wearing a light-colored dress and walked lightly, which was completely different from her previous look of dying. There was a hint of curiosity in her eyes. What happened? Today, she was willing to clean herself up.

Liu Zhu couldn't help but wonder: Why didn't she stay in her room and come to the backyard? The moonlight shone on Yuan Hanshuang's face, and Liu Zhu could clearly see her delicate and cold face and her eyes full of viciousness. Yuan Hanshuang seemed to feel Liu Zhu's gaze and walked towards her with a smile. Seeing this, Liu Zhu quickly stood up.

"Liu Zhu, how do you think I treat you usually?" Yuan Hanshuang looked at Liu Zhu quietly, with no emotion in her eyes.

Liu Zhu's heart skipped a beat. What did she mean? "You still want me to serve you like before? Don't forget your current situation. If you shout and make a scene, will anyone pay attention to you?" Liu Zhu said, looking at Yuan Hanshuang sarcastically.

"Haha, that's what everyone thinks." Yuan Hanshuang sneered twice, his sallow face looking a little scary under the moonlight.

"What else can I do? What's the difference between a confined concubine like you and a concubine in the cold palace? When I served you well, you beat and scolded me. You are still like this in Xiyuexuan. You still expect me to serve you every day like before. You are dreaming." Liu Zhu ignored her and went back to lie on the bed.

Yuan Hanshuang snorted coldly, his eyes full of murderous intent.

She threw the expensive pearl hairpin on her head at Liu Zhu, and said in a tone like the devil in hell, "In that case, you can die." Without waiting for Liu Zhu to come back to her senses, she stabbed the dagger in her hand into Liu Zhu's chest, and watched her smile with the corners of her mouth raised, but she laughed crazily without making any sound.

Liu Zhu opened her eyes wide and wanted to struggle, but the pain in her chest made her powerless. She could only watch her stab herself again and again.

With one hand covering Liu Zhu's mouth, he used the other hand to forcefully stab the knife into Liu Zhu's heart. Seeing that she gradually stopped breathing, Yuan Hanshuang stopped, pulled out the knife from her chest, stabbed the red hairpin on her body into her chest, covered the red hairpin with both hands, took out the letter in her arms and threw it on the bed, pretending that she committed suicide, and returned to the inner room calmly.

A maid of the Yuan family died silently. No one would say anything. Dare to betray her, this is the end.

The next morning, the sun shone into the backyard of Xiyuexuan, reflecting a peaceful scene.

However, this tranquility was broken by a terrified scream. The palace servants rushed over and turned pale with fear at the sight before them—Liu Zhu's body was lying on the bed, her eyes were closed, as if she was just sleeping quietly. Around her was dried blood.

Next to Liu Zhu, a letter lay quietly, as if it was her last words. The palace servants trembled as they picked up the letter and read its contents, feeling a surge of fear in their hearts. The letter stated that Liu Zhu had stolen Yuan Guiren's red hairpin, and this accusation was like a heavy hammer that hit everyone's heart.

Yesterday, Concubine Rong had just arrived, and now Liu Zhu was dead. Things became confusing. The palace people looked at each other, their hearts full of doubts and uneasiness. This sudden discovery plunged Xiyuexuan into chaos.

The head nanny of Xiyuexuan looked at the scene in Liuzhu's room and walked quickly towards Concubine Yuan's room.

Yuan Hanshuang stretched and woke up from her sleep with satisfaction.

She rubbed her eyes, and before she was fully awake, she heard a hurried knock on the door. She got up lazily, walked to the door with light steps, and opened it.

The moment the door opened, she saw the head nanny standing there in a panic, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness in her eyes. The nanny's face was a little pale, and there were beads of sweat on her forehead. She clenched her hands tightly, as if trying to restrain her inner panic. Yuan Hanshuang's face was full of confusion, and she asked with concern: "Mammy, what happened? Why are you so panicked?"

The nanny took a deep breath and said with a trembling voice: "My dear, something has happened..." Her eyes flickered, as if she didn't dare to look directly into Yuan Hanshuang's eyes.

Han Shuang frowned slightly. She realized that the situation might be serious, and asked quickly: "Mammy, don't be anxious, speak slowly."

Mammy calmed down a little and began to narrate: "Miss Liuzhu is dead."

She couldn't be thrown off balance by this sudden incident. She nodded and said to the nanny, "I understand, nanny. Don't worry, I'll go find out what happened." Then she turned back to the house, quickly changed her clothes, and followed the nanny to the backyard.

Yuan Hanshuang followed the nanny to the backyard, looked at Liu Zhu's body, and asked the nanny beside her: "Are all the palace maids and eunuchs in Xiyuexuan here?"

Mammy looked at the people around her and nodded. There were few palace servants in Xiyuexuan, and it was obvious at a glance that they were all present.

Yuan Hanshuang took the letter and turned it over and over. After a while, she said, "She actually committed suicide. Just deal with it however you want." Yuan Hanshuang looked indifferent, not sad at all.

"My personal maid did such a thing. She will not survive even if she doesn't commit suicide, do you understand? Now Your Majesty has confined me to Xiyuexuan Palace, but I am still a noble lady. If I want to live well in the future, I must serve you well. Even though I am just a noble lady, it is easy for me to crush to death a lowly maid who humiliates me." Yuan Hanshuang looked at the people in the backyard expressionlessly, her tone cold.

Everyone then realized the cause of Liu Zhu's death. They were all people in the palace, so naturally their brains turned faster than ordinary people. They survived in the palace by reading her expressions. What else did they not understand now? Thinking of their attitude towards her in the past, they all knelt down, "I dare not."

Yuan Hanshuang looked at the people kneeling on the ground and sneered in her heart. "Go and ask someone to carry her out. She is a maid I brought into the palace. Since she committed suicide, you can just deal with her casually. There is no need to mobilize a large force. Do you understand?" Yuan Hanshuang looked at the nanny in front of her and whispered.

"I understand, old slave!" Nanny walked out of the backyard tremblingly.

After what happened with Liu Zhu, the palace maids at Xiyuexuan were now very respectful to her, fearing that they would anger her and be beaten to death.

Yuan Hanshuang looked at the light but eatable breakfast on the table, and a strange look flashed across her calm face.