Children of Loulan

Chapter 176 Return to the Summer Palace

After several days of recuperation, Xilin has gradually recovered. This morning, she got up, dressed herself up, and decided to go to the Xianfei's bedroom to pay her respects. Seeing this, Aunt Kui at the side could not help but look worried: "Miss, you are not fully recovered yet, do you need to rest for a few more days?"

Xilin shook her head gently, indicating that there was no need to worry. Aunt Kui continued to persuade: "Miss, you know that miscarriage has a great impact on the body, even if it is only a short month, it is equally important. You should take care of your body and rest for a few more days!"

Xilin smiled and comforted Aunt Kui, saying, "Aunt, you don't have to worry. In the past three years, Concubine Xian has been looking for suitable candidates, hoping to have another son with the help of their belly. However, they are not me, and have little to do with Concubine Xian. Even if a prince is born successfully, Concubine Xian will be on guard against this child just like she was on guard against Prince Xin. Therefore, Concubine Xian is eager to have another son, and I also need her help to turn things around."

In fact, Aunt Kui understood these principles. In the past few years, several women around Concubine Xian had become pregnant, but in the end they all failed to keep the fetus. Xilin knew all these things, and many of them were even the result of her careful planning.

But looking at Xilin who had just experienced a miscarriage, Aunt Kui still advised reluctantly: "But we are not in a hurry for these few days, it won't hurt to rest for a few more days!"

Xilin knew that Aunt Kui was thinking about her wholeheartedly. She turned around and held Aunt Kui's hands, and said with a firm look in her eyes: "Aunt, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I have endured humiliation for three years just to avenge my mother as soon as possible. I thought I could leave the palace so that I could operate in secret, but now..." She sighed, "We can only do it ourselves. The beauty next to Concubine Xian will soon have a miscarriage, so now is the best time for me to show up!"

Aunt Kui knew that she couldn't persuade him, so she could only sigh secretly, and then looked at Xilin and said, "It's just that it's hard for the young lady!"

Xilin shook her head: "It's not bitter. I don't feel bitter if I can personally watch the people who hurt my mother die miserably one by one!"

In the Yihe Palace, Lian Zhi ran in in a panic. She looked at Concubine Xian and said nervously, "Your Majesty, something happened!"

Xian Fei frowned and asked unhappily, "Why are you so flustered?"

Lian Zhi replied cautiously, "Madam, the servant just came to report that the beauty had a miscarriage!"

The virtuous concubine was expressionless at first, then she closed her eyes and pondered for a while before she said angrily, "She miscarried again? Go check for me, who did it. In the past few years, I couldn't have any children I wanted. Check, check thoroughly, even if you have to dig deep into the ground, you have to find something!"

Lian Zhi was frightened by Concubine Xian's action. She immediately said, "Your Majesty, I have already ordered someone to investigate!"

When Concubine Xian heard this, her face became even gloomier. Her originally gentle expression instantly became distorted and ferocious. Anger flashed in her eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "If I knew who it was, I would definitely not let her go. I would definitely cut her into pieces to relieve my hatred!"

At this moment, a palace maid hurried into the hall, knelt down and saluted, and then respectfully reported: "Your Majesty, the beauty from the west wants to see you!"

Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian frowned, looking puzzled and dissatisfied, and said in a cold tone: "Western Beauty? What Western Beauty? I don't know this person, let her go!"

After hearing this, the maid quickly stood up and prepared to leave to convey her order. However, at this moment, Yumei suddenly stopped her: "Wait!"

Then, she turned to look at Concubine Xian and reminded her softly, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Beauty Xi is your cousin! Three years ago..."

She only mentioned it briefly, and Concubine Xian suddenly realized the identity of her cousin. She snorted coldly and said disdainfully: "So it's that idiot! She actually has the nerve to come. Humph! No see!"

Yumei tried to persuade her again, "My queen, my mother passed away and my sister hanged herself. She was so sad that she accidentally broke the queen mother's jade ruyi. This just shows that she is a person who values ​​friendship!"

The virtuous concubine was still unhappy and said coldly: "So what?"

Yumei: "My queen, please think about it carefully. If a person like her who values ​​love and loyalty gives birth to a son in the future, will she always obey your orders because of the son? In contrast, if we kill her, wouldn't it be easier for us to control the future little prince if she lives?"

After pondering for a moment, Concubine Xian raised her lips slightly, a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, and she said softly: "Yes, as long as Xilin can be controlled, then no matter how powerful her son is, he will have to obey my arrangements!"

Thinking of this, she turned her gaze back to the palace maid who reported the news and ordered, "Go, bring her in."

The maid took the order and turned to leave. Not long after, she came in with Xilin. After Xilin entered the room, she knelt on the ground without hesitation, with a guilty look on her face, and said with her head down: "I have come to apologize to the virtuous concubine!"

Seeing Xilin like this, Concubine Xian smiled and said, "Oh, cousin, look at what you are saying. How can we apologize for our crimes? Get up quickly!"

After saying that, Concubine Xian stepped forward and helped Xilin up. After Xilin stood up, Concubine Xian looked at her carefully, frowned slightly, and said with concern: "Oh, my dear sister, what happened to you? Why did you become so thin? Your complexion doesn't look good. Well, to be honest, it's all my fault. I have been busy guarding against the queen's calculations for the past few years and ignored you."

After hearing this, Xilin's eyes welled up with tears, and her tone was full of self-blame and guilt: "Cousin, please don't say that, it's all my fault. If it weren't for me... I have failed your sincerity." At this point, Xilin couldn't help but choke up, "In fact, I should have come to apologize to you a long time ago, but I caught a cold a few days ago, and I was worried that I would pass the disease to you, so I delayed until now."

Xian Fei held her hand tightly and comforted her softly, "How can I blame you for what happened back then? Anyone would be upset if their family encountered such a tragedy."

As she spoke, she pulled Xilin to sit beside her, and then said gently: "However, your confinement period has now expired for three years. How about this, you will live here with me from now on, and I will mention this to the king later."

After Xilin sat down obediently, she still maintained a submissive attitude and responded with a smile: "Since my cousin doesn't mind, I will shamelessly stay here. I have to thank my cousin for her kindness and care."

Concubine Xian quickly shook her head and said angrily, "What are you saying, cousin? There's no need to be so polite between us sisters." She moved closer and looked at Xilin's face carefully. She couldn't help but frowned and said, "I see that you don't look well. Do you want me to send someone to ask the imperial physician to come and take a look?"

Xilin smiled gratefully and replied, "Thank you for your concern, cousin. I have already consulted the imperial physician, and he said that my body is a little weak and I just need to take care of myself. It's nothing serious."