Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1070 - 870 Guess Who I Ran Into

Chapter 1070: Chapter 870 Guess Who I Ran Into

"Is Xiaohong now in charge of the Crown Prince’s meals?" the Empress asked.

"No, she is only responsible for cleaning the courtyard," replied the palace maid.

"I don’t care what her responsibilities are, give her a package," the Empress said lazily as she stood up and walked to a cabinet on the side. She took out a package from a hidden compartment, "Give this to Xiaohong and have her find a way to put it into the Crown Prince’s bowl when he eats. Once it’s done, I will take care of her family for her, her brother in the Palace, and her parents and the rest of her family outside..."

In other words, once the deed was done, Xiaohong would undoubtedly die as well, but the Empress could cleanly wash her hands of the matter. Even if someone were to suspect her, she could deny everything until her death. The Emperor could depose her, but the Crown Prince’s position would definitely be secured. Once the Crown Prince ascended the throne, she would naturally become the Dowager Empress.

The palace maid stuffed the medicine package into her bosom and assured the Empress that she would complete the task.

The maid left through the back door and headed towards Consort De’s residence. She was very cautious along the way, as she had come out this time to fetch a new garment that had been made for Consort De from the garments office. Therefore, she was carrying a tray, which made it appear as if she was busy carrying out a task.

But not long into her journey, she was stopped by someone.

There were a total of four palace maids, and after a while, Nangong Nini appeared, holding Doudou.

"This servant greets Your Highness the Crown Princess Consort," the maid greeted Nangong Nini, but feeling somewhat guilty, she subconsciously held the tray in front of her chest.

"Did you come out from the Empress’s place?" Nangong Nini asked.

"No, this servant just left the garments office," the maid said.

"Oh? Was I mistaken? Impossible, right? Did any of you see her come out from the Empress’s palace?" Nangong Nini asked the accompanying maids.

The maids unanimously confirmed that they had indeed seen her come out from the Empress’s private quarters.

"You are a maid from Consort De’s service, yet you’ve run over to the Empress’s bedchamber. Tell me, were you perhaps plotting against the Empress?" Nangong Nini deliberately flipped the accusation, making it seem like she was concerned for the Empress.

"No, I did not intend to plot against Her Majesty," the maid said, "If you don’t believe me, you can ask the Empress Herself."

"Audacious! A mere palace maid like you has no right to see the Empress. Come, you few, take this servant back to Consort De and tell her that this maid wished to harm the Empress. I’m sure Consort De, being so generous and just, will surely make a fair judgment!"

After saying this, Nangong Nini walked away.

She had not expected this at all; she was just coming to win over the Empress’s affection by bringing Doudou along, only to bump into this maid sneaking into the back courtyard. Upon asking around, she found out that the maid had recently been assigned to Consort De. Now that Consort De was becoming active in the Palace again, the Emperor had entrusted her with many palace maids and eunuchs.

...

"Your servant pays respect to the Dowager Empress," Nangong Nini said after settling the matter with the maid, immediately going to greet the Empress.

Due to the matter with the wild brother, the Empress had always held a bias against Nangong Nini. Despite Nangong Nini’s numerous requests to see her, the Empress had declined them all. Perhaps because she had just entrusted the maid with poisoning, her mood had improved, and she agreed to see Nangong Nini.

"Doudou, go to your grandmother and call her grandmother," Nangong Nini instructed her son.

Doudou went over and called for the Empress. While the Empress was talking to Doudou, Nangong Nini took the opportunity to be the first to lodge a complaint, and she came up to the Empress. She then looked at the Empress and said, "Mother, guess who I just happened to run into outside?"