The Exiled Villainess and Her Shopping Dimension

Chapter 230

Upon hearing such a complex story, Ji Fei’s eyes lit up. It seemed that the two concubines had come to see her mistress to express their gratitude, and the story also involved an assassination attempt. Did this not imply that her miss held a major card?

Ji Fei had no doubt that her mistress could handle such matters. Her capabilities were beyond imagination. However, the stronger the other party was, the more she could leverage this golden opportunity to get closer, right? As long as she invoked Yueqian’s name, the two concubines would certainly have to give her considerable leeway.

"Still haven’t caught them?" Yueqian raised an eyebrow, questioning the two, who responded with a hint of irritation.

"Actually, it’s not that we can’t catch them. We might already know who the perpetrator is, but we lack concrete evidence against her. Besides, have you heard any news lately?"

"She has become the minister’s concubine. When she failed in her duties, she had to become a concubine to avoid punishment. Seeking protection in this manner clearly shows that they are the true culprits, doesn’t it?" Concubine Ji remarked.

"Who would have thought that the person we trusted so much would do such a thing? Even the opinions supporting her becoming the Wang’s consort came from us speaking to my dear, uh, the Second Prince frequently."

"Who would have thought they would resort to this? If their plan had succeeded, those of us in such an awkward position would surely have faced execution. How could we not know what kind of person my dear is? If he were embarrassed, it would cost lives!"

"Even now, he probably harbors great resentment towards the Ming family, yet there’s nothing he can do. The Ming family is under the minister’s protection now. Any action taken would only backfire," Concubine Ping, visibly furious, spoke rapidly, not allowing anyone else to interject.

"But it’s very strange. Why would the Ming family prefer the position of the minister’s concubine over that of the Wang’s consort? This puzzles me. Perhaps it was their mistake," Concubine Ji added, upon hearing her companion mention the Ming family.

"Perhaps that’s the case. Rumors say that they’ve secretly been together many times, and many people have seen their relationship. Yet, they still want to keep it a secret. If she had indeed become the Wang’s consort, it’s likely that news would eventually leak out from the manor."

"Ah, that’s right! In that case, it’s truly their misfortune. I mean... who would dare to meddle with drugs affecting an unborn child? They dared to accuse you, even though your child was unharmed, but ended up losing their own. Could this be considered as punishment by the Buddha?"

The more they talked, the more excited they became, increasingly voicing their thoughts, while Yueqian just sat and listened with a smile.

Seeing Yueqian’s expression, the two concubines felt somewhat embarrassed. They cleared their throats and resumed their dignified posture as concubines.

"Um, actually, we came here today because Consort wanted to thank you. She’s still recovering, and losing her child has weakened her considerably. She asked us to bring gifts for you. These are all nourishing items and fine silks. Moreover, she learned from the prince that you spent all your money helping the Red Earth City, so she’s given you some money. You can use it as you wish."

"And there’s something Consort wants to tell you. Read this letter and then destroy it. Don’t share its contents with anyone."

"Oh, and we have something to give you as well. Although it’s not as valuable as what Consort gave, it’s a token of our gratitude. If you need help in the future, don’t hesitate to ask us." The two concubines took turns speaking confidently.

Of course, Yueqian understood the meaning of their visit. It wasn’t just about expressing gratitude; there was something important, and they were aware of it too.

Ji Yao personally handed her the letter, acting as if there was no issue. It seemed she didn’t even trust her own maids or Yueqian’s people. Of course, someone who had just experienced a great loss would naturally be distrustful. Therefore, once Yueqian received the letter, she hid it in her sleeve and immediately sent it to her department store’s dimension.

"Alright, we’ve been out for quite a while. It’s not good to stay too long. So..." Ji Yao said a few more words, asking about her pregnancy, without getting into any complex matters.

As it was getting late and they had given what they came to give, they prepared to take their leave. However, Yueqian stopped them before they could say their goodbyes.

"By the way, Concubine Ji and Concubine Ping, I have recently acquired new servants. However, none of them are knowledgeable about serving nobility. Only Ji Fei has some understanding, but her etiquette and other skills are still insufficient to avoid embarrassment in front of everyone. Therefore, may I ask for your help?" Yueqian asked politely.

Her words contained a hint of flattery. Ji Fei was slightly startled when her name was suddenly mentioned. Actually, she had planned to introduce herself after the concubines had left, never expecting her formidable mistress to create such an opportunity for her.

While it seemed like a good thing, Ji Fei, having been around the nobility, knew that these people often said one thing but did another. Their actions were always surprising. Thus, her first thought was to be more cautious.

"Hmm? How can we help?" Concubine Ji Yao asked curiously but didn’t dismiss the request.

"It’s just a small matter, Your Highness. I would like to entrust Ji Fei to you for ’training’ for a month. When she returns, she can share what she has learned with the other maids," Yueqian smiled.

Her eyes met Concubine Ji’s, who was already a smart person. If she weren’t truly clever, she wouldn’t have lasted so long in the palace!

"Is that so? It truly is a small matter. In that case, I accept. I will take your maid and train her well before returning her. I assure you, in one month, she will become an excellent maid for you," After saying that, the two smiled at each other slightly, and Concubine Ji looked quite amused.

Regarding training a servant, was it really necessary to ask someone else to do it? Impossible! What Furen Mu wanted was to teach the other party a lesson, to show what true hell was like.

Of course, the "hell" in the palace, filled with venomous serpents, was far scarier than anywhere else. Deciding to send one of her own maids to learn at the palace was equivalent to sentencing her to a torturous death.

It was unexpected that Furen Mu could be even more ruthless than anticipated. Perhaps everything the consort had said was true. Just look at how she calmly smiled when they talked about Young Miss Ming, the person who had almost caused her execution. Furen Mu remained serene.

When it came to discussing the pregnancy, she remained calm. Perhaps she already knew what would happen. From what they knew, the invitation to the banquet had only been sent a few hours prior. If she had prepared everything, it meant she solved this situation very quickly, didn’t it?

Then there’s the aftermath. In reality, Miss Ming wasn’t pregnant, which everyone knew. But the common folk believed otherwise. The rumors about her pregnancy were widespread.

This was because many witnessed the doctor’s examination. Moreover, the minister accepted her as a concubine, reinforcing the belief that the rumor was true. But what was the truth? Only the insiders would know.

She wasn’t pregnant but had been poisoned. No one knew when she had been poisoned. Miss Ming hadn’t met anyone in a long time, and the poison had to be ingested to take effect. Could it be that it was one of the servants from the Ming household? Therefore, the only time she ate outside was at the consort’s birthday banquet.

If she had consumed the poison then...

Concubine Ji looked at Yueqian, who had maintained the same smile since they arrived. A shiver of fear made her shift uncomfortably. She began to understand why the consort wanted to enlist her. The consort’s judgment was correct! It had to be Furen Mu who orchestrated this significant event!

To them, the consort was exceptionally skilled, unparalleled. She knew exactly when to act, sometimes using enemies as tools and pushing allies into the shadows in her place.

Such intelligence was fitting for the daughter of Master Gui Zhong. However, the consort utilized her abilities solely to ensure that the Second Prince would not abandon her and to cling tightly to this power base. Otherwise, the Bai Region might have had someone as clever as Furen Mu long ago, developing the Region, improving the lives of its people, and transforming barren lands into prosperous frontier cities.

"Miss, this matter..." How could Ji Fei not understand what her mistress was doing?

This was undoubtedly a punishment equivalent to a death sentence. If she could endure it, she might be forgiven, but everyone knew what the palace was like.

The battle for power was intense. Even the smallest court lady had to fight to become a trusted aide, a high-ranking court lady who lived comfortably and wielded more power. She believed she was clever and capable of surviving. However, the palace was full of people just like her!

It was a place where only the fittest survived, where the eldest and second daughters, even the daughters of concubines from every household, fought fiercely. It was a true arena of struggle, where even the consort had to participate.

From what they were saying, wasn’t the consort also being dealt this time? And she, just a servant of a governor’s furen, a discarded one at that, could be sent to her death or made a scapegoat for anyone. Who would listen to her then? Who would help her?!

"What is it? You don’t want to go with the concubines?" Yueqian asked calmly, her expression showing disappointment.

Ji Fei froze. Before she could even step into the true hell of the palace, a death sentence was already looming over her, wasn’t it?

"What’s the matter? Why aren’t you saying anything? Or do you not trust our training?" Concubine Ping asked sternly. If Ji Fei remained silent, it seemed she would surely be sentenced to death.

"H-how could that be, Your Highness? This lowly servant is greatly honored. It’s just that I’m worried about my mistress. She is pregnant and loves listening to my flute playing. So..." Not letting this ignorant servant continue, Concubine Ji immediately retorted.

"Oh, then I’ll hire a skilled musician for you every day, shall I? I didn’t know you had such a talent. But Concubine Ping and I both enjoy music. Rest assured, the person I choose will not be any worse than this servant,"

Concubine Ji said. Her demeanor as if she didn’t think much of it, but her words killed Ji Fei several times over. If Ji Fei claimed to be skilled in music, then wouldn’t the person invited by the concubine be a grandmaster? How could she ever compare?

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