She Holds the World After Being Reborn
Chapter 517 - 516: Above the Bright Moon, Admired by Thousands

Chapter 517: Chapter 516: Above the Bright Moon, Admired by Thousands

Cong Ge took two steps forward.

"Miss..." she called out again.

Yan Wanqing withdrew her gaze, nodded slightly, but felt her hands and feet turn instantly cold.

A thought exploded in her mind all at once.

But it was quickly dismissed.

Impossible.

How could Cong Ge belong to Xiao Pingfeng...

She had followed her for so many years, it couldn’t be... She had never shown any unusual behavior.

Yan Wanqing dismissed the thoughts in her heart and nodded at Cong Ge, "This palace is fine, you go in and help the nanny, she has been tired up until now."

Cong Ge nodded, "Alright, Miss."

Just as Xiao Pingfeng had left, Qin Huai created a commotion at the entrance of her palace.

His face could not hide his murderous intent.

"Yan Wanqing, come out!"

"You dare to harm someone yet dare not come out? Come out!"

"Come out so we can confront each other face to face!"

The man’s voice was very loud.

It was extremely harsh in the quiet of the imperial harem.

Yan Wanqing found it difficult to ignore.

However, his timing was perfect!

She sighed with relief in her heart. If Qin Huai was here, it meant that her mother and the others had successfully escaped, so by now her elder brother should have already received them.

"Lord Qin, do not yell, this is the harem!" Ding Dang, having heard the news, ran over and grabbed his waist from behind, pulling him back, "Acting like this, the Crown Prince will be angry and punish you."

"Then let him punish me! Punish this official!" Qin Huai shouted angrily.

"Lord Qin!" A clear voice came from the palace gate, and a simply dressed, elegant Yan Wanqing appeared, her expression stern, as she stepped over the threshold, with Cong Ge closely following her.

"I heard Lord Qin has recently been promoted, to a second-ranked official, what great authority indeed, even flaunting it before this palace!"

Seeing her come out, Qin Huai directly pried Ding Dang’s hands apart, causing the child to grimace in pain.

"Yan Wanqing, no longer playing the turtle, finally came out."

Yan Wanqing heard this and scoffed coldly.

"Is Lord Qin seeking justice for your niece?" she asked, noticing the long sword still at Qin Huai’s waist, and laughed.

Interesting, entering the palace without laying down one’s weapon, and even bringing it into the imperial harem.

Had Xiao Pingfeng been tolerating all this time?

Truly able to endure to the extreme.

"Yan Wanqing, did you stab Erya?" Qin Huai questioned.

"Yes," she raised an eyebrow, "So what? What if it wasn’t?"

Yan Wanqing took two steps forward, standing on the step, looking down from a height, "Lord Qin, what status do you have to dare question this palace?"

Erya would eventually die by her own hand... someday.

Her gaze was icy as she looked at Qin Huai.

You too.

Qin Huai couldn’t hear what was in Yan Wanqing’s mind, only felt a chill down his spine under the gaze of those peach blossom eyes.

"You hurt someone first, and now you show no remorse, such a person simply does not deserve—"

"Does not deserve to be the Empress of Dawei!" Yan Wanqing interrupted him, chuckling lightly, "This palace also knows it is unworthy, but what can we do, Lord Qin? The Crown Prince simply refuses to let this palace leave."

That look, that expression.

Even now, thin as if a breeze could blow her away.

Yet the charm in her eyes and brows still made it impossible for one to look away.

Despite her new moniker "enchantress," she truly lived up to the name.

If Yan Wanqing wished, she could charm any king and drive him mad with desire because, after all, this woman had the means to do so.

Qin Huai gritted his teeth in hatred.

"Yan Wanqing, don’t be so smug, put away that cheap demeanor!"

No sooner had these words left his mouth than Cong Ge, standing behind Yan Wanqing, immediately rebuked loudly, "How dare you!"

She stood behind Yan Wanqing, her demeanor already transformed, her pretty face cold and stern, "Lord Qin, you dare utter such madness, you deserve to be slapped!"

Qin Huai’s eyes were mocking as he glanced at Yan Wanqing, "The people around the Crown Princess Consort are indeed impressive, daring to talk about slapping an official of the Imperial Court. Next time the Crown Princess Consort and Crown Prince argue, will you, this maid, dare to give the Crown Prince a piece of your mind too? Hahaha truly a loyal servant!"

His words caused Cong Ge’s face to pale slightly.

Such a huge accusation to lay on her!

"Lord Qin, there’s no need to be sarcastic in front of this palace. If you want to settle scores on behalf of Qin Erya, just come at me directly, taking it out on my palace maid makes you less of a man and nothing more."

Yan Wanqing spoke slowly and methodically, succeeding in turning Qin Huai’s face dark with anger.

"You—"

"The antidote for Qin Erya..." she narrowed her eyes, "was only half given."

"What do you mean?!" Qin Huai was stunned.

That day, he had found the antidote in the house and had given it to Erya. Though her body ache had subsided, she still felt unwell. Unknown to him, only half of the antidote was administered.

"I advise Lord Qin not to lose his sanity here, or else the remaining half of the antidote will be thrown to the dogs," she warned.

Hearing this, Qin Huai immediately unsheathed his sword.

Ding Dang exclaimed in alarm by the side, "You mustn’t!"

Meanwhile, the Imperial Secret Police behind Yan Wanqing also drew his sword, his expression intense, "Lord Qin, the Crown Prince has already shown you grace by allowing you to carry a sword into the palace and holding you in high regard. Now please put away your sword, or don’t blame me for enforcing the law impartially!"

Qin Huai’s chest heaved with turbulent breaths, and after a while, he looked at Yan Wanqing with a strange smile and sheathed his sword.

"Yan Wanqing, I look forward to seeing your coronation ceremony tomorrow," he said.

After he said this, he left with a swagger.

Once he had left, Cong Ge went to support Yan Wanqing, only to find her palms were ice-cold.

"Your Highness, are you alright?"

Yan Wanqing shook her head.

Ding Dang stepped forward, a worried expression on her face, "Your Highness, please forgive me. Tomorrow is the coronation ceremony, and most of our manpower has been diverted. That’s why Lord Qin could come here so freely. Your Highness is still in the confinement period after childbirth, and it was disturbing to have such an encounter. I will report everything that just happened to His Highness in full detail. He has always cared deeply for you; these are all just misunderstandings. You should not take it to heart, Your Highness. I shouldn’t speak out of turn, but the journey you both have taken together has not been easy. Cherish it while you can."

Ding Dang bowed deeply, "This servant will take her leave now."

Cherish it while you can...

How she wished she could.

But at this point, the choices left to her were few.

Yan Wanqing closed her eyes, then slowly opened them again, her gaze filled with exhaustion.

Qin Jun had hanged himself, framing her, and drawing the ire of the world to all related to her.

She could not stand idly by and watch those she cared about get hurt, especially him.

Her ice-cold hands clenched into fists, she expelled the turbid air from her chest.

Qin Erya was right.

She was now completely vulnerable.

The biggest vulnerability was placed at the forefront, and the slightest misstep would bring about scoffs from the world, leaving a stench for thousands of years.

Qin Jun had accounted for everything.

She could not break the situation.

If ahead was an abyss, she would rather it be herself who fell into it.

And her beloved, may he forever remain above under the bright moon, revered by all.

"Cong Ge, go back, I’m tired," she said.