Chapter 1897 - 1835: The Truth Begins to Emerge
Chapter 1897: Chapter 1835: The Truth Begins to Emerge
If Wufu doesn’t ask, it’s fine, but once she does, the corners of Empress Song’s mouth twitch with an impulse to open up the skylight and speak the truth, as she’s tired of watching her play dumb, which makes her heart and liver ache.
She had already heard about that night from Lu Shenxing. The person in front of her wasn’t an ignorant, ordinary woman. Even under the influence of top-level aphrodisiac, she could remain slightly sober, injuring Lu Shenxing and even hurting herself to stay awake, ultimately escaping from an ordeal.
From this alone, it’s enough to confirm that the Princess Consort of Jin is not only ruthless to others but also to herself. Being ruthless to oneself is true ruthlessness.
Empress Song recalled previously investing great effort in mobilizing Lu Shenxing and even hiring top assassins to kill Ah Jiu. She accompanied them, which allowed Ah Jiu to escape from the ordeal.
Thinking of this, Empress Song secretly heightened her vigilance. This Princess Consort of Jin is not some docile little cat. Although she appears harmless now, she might suddenly extend a claw, leaving you covered with scales and bleeding profusely.
"Does the Princess Consort truly not know or pretend not to know?" Empress Song asked with a smile.
Wufu said, "Isn’t this asking you, Empress? If you know something, why not reveal it? I will surely acknowledge this favor from you."
Empress Song smiled faintly, took a sip of tea, and said, "Princess Consort of Jin, you must be joking."
"I’m truly not joking with you, Empress," Wufu looked at her and said with implication, "I don’t like being threatened. If someone wants to harm me, I will never arrogantly ignore it. I will certainly drag them out from the darkness and seek revenge, tooth for tooth and eye for eye."
There’s just not enough evidence yet. If there were, does she think she would still pretend to be clueless with the Empress?
Empress Song’s heart skipped a beat, and she fixed her gaze on her, suddenly smiling, "Look at you, taking it seriously now."
"When it comes to personal safety, one must take it seriously. It would be the same for you, Empress. If someone wanted to harm you or the people you care most about—your parents, children—you wouldn’t ignore it but would fight desperately, wouldn’t you?" Wufu said casually.
Empress Song paused in the action of picking out tea foam, and her pupils contracted sharply upon hearing the words ’children.’
The air changed.
Wufu saw it clearly, but maintained a smile, pretending not to understand, while inside she was already stirred by the revelation of Sa Mafu.
"The Princess Consort of Jin’s words are accurate, that’s indeed the case." Empress Song looked at her with implication, "If someone harmed the person this palace cares about, this palace would make them repay with their life."
"See, Empress agrees with me. Each wrong has its head, each debt has its owner. That’s the principle. Whoever harms me, I will settle scores with them." Wufu raised her chin slightly.
Empress Song looked at her deeply and as she was about to speak, Empress Dowager Mo’s voice sounded from the bed chamber: "Who’s outside?"
The two immediately stood up, and Nanny Shui had already gone inside. Shortly after, she returned saying the Empress Dowager invited them in.
Empress Dowager Mo was supported by Nanny Shui, and a large soft pillow embroidered with the character ’Fu’ was placed behind her. She looked at the two daughters-in-law coming forward, coughed twice, and spoke in a hoarse voice: "Why have you both come?"
Wufu saw her pale and haggard face, lacking the vitality she once had. A flash of worry crossed her eyes, and she stepped forward, saying, "Royal Mother, your daughter-in-law has come to tend to your illness. Did we disturb your rest?"
The worry in her eyes was indeed genuine, truly concerned about her health. Empress Dowager Mo felt a warmth rising in her heart and her lips curled into a smile.