Special Agent Rebirth: The Omnipotent Goddess of Quick Transmigration
Chapter 206 - 205 Cold Palace Abandoned Concubine (3) First Watch of the Night

Chapter 206: 205 Cold Palace Abandoned Concubine (3) First Watch of the Night

The Cold Palace was nestled in the most remote corner of the Imperial Palace, seldom visited by anyone.

Even Yuwen Jing felt a chill at the bottom of his heart when he thought of his childhood there, and his body instinctively resisted the place.

He came today for two reasons: firstly, to see for himself what Ye Shaohua really looked like. He had imagined she would be withered and close to death, but to his surprise, although her complexion wasn’t great, she was leisurely reading a book and drinking tea, an image of utter relaxation.

This made Yuwen Jing feel strange as he watched Ye Shaohua, yet he didn’t harbor any suspicions.

Although the two had been husband and wife for the past two years, Yuwen Jing, who detested Ye Shaohua, wished to stay as far from her as possible. How could he pay her any attention or have a deep understanding of her? She was his most useful pawn.

An executioner with exceptional martial arts skills was exactly what Yuwen Jing needed the most.

That’s why he had always been wary of her, especially with Qu Huashang’s presence, which prompted him to depose Ye Shaohua before the people from the General Residence could return.

The excuse he found was ludicrous: a master from the Huoguo Temple had divined that Ye Shaohua had committed too many killings and disturbed the peace of the harem. With no choice, Yuwen Jing had her thrown into the rear palace.

But who in the Royal Court didn’t know the real reason behind it all?

"Competing for favor?" Ye Shaohua glanced at Yuwen Jing, a trace of scorn surfacing on her indifferent face, "Do I, Ye Shaohua, need to stoop to such actions? If I really wanted to, do you think Qu Huashang would have been able to leave Bieyun Pavilion unscathed?"

Her words made Yuwen Jing stiffen. He looked at Ye Shaohua, who wore a mocking smile under the light, yet strangely enough, it was not off-putting but held a sort of languid charm.

Perhaps it was because she had lost her power that her face now carried a trace of desolation, lacking the uncomfortable haughtiness of the past.

Yuwen Jing struggled to suppress the odd feelings in his heart, "Then... What about Huashang’s Phoenix Robe?"

Hearing this, Ye Shaohua turned her head to look at him, "What’s wrong with her Phoenix Robe that you’re asking me? Actually, Yuwen Jing, I’d like to ask you, as well. As far as I am concerned, I’ve done nothing to wrong you, and I’ve blocked fatal injuries for you twice. If you dislike me, just say so. Am I the kind of person who would ruin a relationship? What reasoning do you have for trapping me in this place? And I would like to know why Miss Qu’s Phoenix Robe fits so perfectly!"

Ye Shaohua, who knew the storyline, was aware of all this, but the character she was playing now had no knowledge of it.

Yuwen Jing was completely baffled by Ye Shaohua’s questioning. Looking into her clear eyes, he found himself avoiding her gaze.

Of course, he dared not say that all this was because of the power of the General Residence.

If it were anyone else, he could cruelly reveal the truth, but under Ye Shaohua’s barrage of questions, he found himself unable to utter a word of refute.

And about Qu Huashang’s Phoenix Robe, it wasn’t because there happened to be one available; long ago, Yuwen Jing had been preparing that robe for Qu Huashang.

Some astute individuals might figure out all this, but Ye Shaohua, who seemed like a barbarian to Yuwen Jing, surely couldn’t understand it.

Upon recalling the day’s events and feeling the squeeze of Ye Shaohua’s forthright personality, Yuwen Jing’s fingers involuntarily tightened. Having been together for two years, he was quite familiar with Ye Shaohua’s character: noble and righteous, full of chivalry. She never confined herself to seclusion, nor did she condescend to play petty tricks.

With this thought, Yuwen Jing even turned away in embarrassment, "Call someone, have Imperial Physician Liu come over."

And he hurried away.

"Your Majesty?" The head eunuch looked at Yuwen Jing as he hurried out, surprised, "Are you alright?"

He watched the bewildered Yuwen Jing with concern.

Yuwen Jing slowly shook his head, the questioning eyes of Ye Shaohua haunting his thoughts.

Seeing that Yuwen Jing was bothered, the head eunuch whispered a suggestion, "Why not visit the Empress..."

Qu Huashang had always been like a mimosa to him; in the past, whenever Yuwen Jing was suppressed by the Crown Prince or annoyed by Ye Shaohua’s people, he would sit with Qu Huashang in private, and his mood would quickly improve.

Those close to him were aware of this, and the head eunuch knew even more of Qu Huashang’s place in Yuwen Jing’s heart, and so he made the suggestion.

However, every time he was in a rage, as soon as someone mentioned Qu Huashang, Yuwen Jing’s anger would quickly subside. But this time, upon mentioning her, his brow furrowed.

This was not a good sign, which the head eunuch noted quietly.

"No need," Yuwen Jing thought for a few minutes, and eventually still shook his head slowly, "Have someone stop my fifth brother at the entrance of the Main Palace, we’ll go to the Imperial Study Room."

The head eunuch had reported on his way here that the fifth prince, who should now be referred to as King Rui, had come. Yuwen Jing had made Yuwen Zhe leave to see Ye Shaohua, and now, not wanting to visit Qu Huashang, he called Yuwen Zhe back.

Changchun Palace.

Upon learning that Yuwen Jing had turned towards the Cold Palace, Qu Huashang indulged in a few more yuan of cakes.

Then she ordered some sandalwood to be lit, leaned back in her chair with a book, and waited for Yuwen Jing’s arrival.

Under the lingering fragrance, she seemed enshrouded in an aura of immortality.

After waiting the time it took for an incense stick to burn down, Yuwen Jing had still not arrived, so she sent someone to inquire about the situation. Upon learning that not only had Yuwen Jing not put Ye Shaohua under house arrest or made her kowtow in apology, but he had also sought a physician for her,

Qu Huashang’s fingertips pierced through the page she was turning.

She originally didn’t take Ye Shaohua seriously, nor did she bother about competing for favor with her.

Unexpectedly, Ye Shaohua dared to declare war on her. Qu Huashang let out a cold laugh, thinking it was no one’s fault but her own, and she sent someone to find Yuwen Jing.

Meanwhile, outside the Imperial Study Room.

"Big brother," Yuwen Zhe, who had been waiting outside, furrowed his brows when he saw Yuwen Jing coming from the direction of the Cold Palace, "Has that woman caused some trouble again?"

Yesterday she was still Lady Ye, but today she had become that woman.

As Yuwen Zhe spoke, a sharp light flashed through his eyes—a living Ye Shaohua posed a huge threat to Qu Huashang. He had been too softhearted yesterday, regretting asking his older brother to call the physician to save her.

Thinking this, Yuwen Zhe didn’t observe Yuwen Jing’s expression. His eyes slightly narrowed, and he spoke with a rather cold tone, "Big brother, it’s better to deal with this matter sooner. General Ye will return before long. Also, don’t let... let the Empress frequent the Cold Palace too much. There’s nothing worthwhile for them to associate with each other, to prevent the Empress from being saddened later."