Un sueño de transmigración

Capítulo 42

Chapter word count: 4107 Update time: 08-12-21 16:24

If only life could be like our first meeting (Part 1)

"Royal Sister-in-law!" I exclaimed in shock, stopping her from finishing her sentence. Why did the Crown Princess seem to have such a clear understanding of the whole affair? What did she mean by saying I would be the one to enter the Empress's Palace? Did the Heavenly Prince not just use me, but genuinely intend for me to become the future Empress of the Heavenly Kingdom? Oh my god, I can't be that unlucky!

"Don't be anxious, sister! Even if you don't understand what I'm saying now, you will understand in the future. Zhilan Palace is a taboo for everyone in the palace. After Consort Duan passed away, Father Emperor never took in a new concubine, and no princes or princesses were born in the palace. Consort Hui was Consort Duan's good friend when she was alive. After Consort Duan passed away, Father Emperor doted on her. But once she tried to enter Zhilan Palace, Father Emperor banished her to the Cold Palace without saying a word, and she never came out again."

"My sister was brought back to Zhilan Palace by my sixth brother. When Father found out, he not only didn't blame her, but also adopted her as his goddaughter and bestowed upon her the title of princess. My sister is a smart person, how could she not understand Father's intentions? I don't ask for anything else, I only ask that you promise to take good care of Hao'er in the future, no matter if he is in the palace or out of this troublesome place, as long as he lives well, I can rest in peace in the afterlife. My sister Xiyue, I know that we have no relationship. I have come to you abruptly today because I don't have much time left and I can't let go of this matter. I have no choice but to ask you to agree so that I can leave this world in peace."

She finished speaking in one breath, then knelt on the ground, panting. I knelt beside her, struggling to help her up, while pondering her words. Had she seen through everything, even understanding the Azure King's thoughts so clearly? So intelligent, so beautiful...

Is this dignified woman destined to wither away in the prime of her life? Did she mention these words to the Crown Prince today? How should I refuse her request?

"Sister-in-law, please get up quickly. Your body can't take this." I held her hand and could clearly feel her body trembling slightly, and her breathing becoming more and more labored.

"Little sister...did you promise...big sister?" She suddenly looked up at me with joyful and expectant eyes, her eyes sparkling and bright, as if they could speak.

"I'm sorry," I said softly, finally managing to say it aloud. I don't belong here; I'm just a passerby. Once I've done what I need to do, whether openly or secretly, I'll leave this place that has caused me so much stress, anxiety, complexity, and danger. So I can't promise others things I can't do, not even well-intentioned deception.

"Sister..." Her eyes dimmed instantly. She only managed to utter one word before coughing loudly. She covered her mouth with a silk handkerchief, and between her gasps, bright red blood was clearly visible on the handkerchief.

"Hua Luo, Hua Luo!" I shouted towards the door as I tried to lift her onto the soft couch beside me.

Footsteps immediately came from outside the door. It was Tian Xilan, dressed in white, followed by Hua Luo and Zi Su!

"Xi Lan, my sister-in-law..." Seeing Tian Xi Lan, I breathed a sigh of relief, and my heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease.

As he gently laid the Crown Princess on the soft couch, he said to Hua Luo, "Quickly, go find the imperial physician!"

Then she turned around and took my hand, a gentle smile on her face, her voice clear and elegant, as if it had a calming effect: "Don't worry, Your Majesty will be fine. I'll take you back to Zhilan Palace first, and let Zisu stay here to take care of things."

After saying that, she took my hand and led me outside.

"Is Wei Mian worried that once she enters the palace, she won't be able to get out?" He was still holding my hand, still smiling, and his voice was still clear and gentle, but there was a hint of teasing in his smile.

I nodded. The Crown Princess's words had indeed made me a little worried about this issue. Could it really be as simple as Xi Lan said, that she would leave after doing what she wanted to do? There weren't many days left, and it was unlikely that she could bring down both the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince at the same time. Besides, Xi Lan didn't really want to seize the throne. So what would happen then? What if the two of us suddenly disappeared? Would the Heavenly Azure King become enraged and turn around to attack the Dragon Yao Kingdom again?

“Weimian really doesn’t trust people. Have I ever lied to you before?” He finally shook his head, looking at me. When I shook my head too, he continued, “Do whatever you want now. Don’t worry, Father will agree to the alliance. If you want to leave here, I will take you out of the palace. I can bring you here and I can also take you away safely.”

I winked at him. This kid, he should be able to keep his word, right? After all, nothing chaotic happened when he brought me here. But why is he so capricious? Is it just because his dad dotes on him?

"Don't think too much. Father said he'll come over for lunch. Go see the person who's looking for you first, or you'll run into Father if you're late." He pulled me into Xilan Palace and headed towards the room that had been given to me on the far west side.

"Someone's looking for me?" And they've even come to the palace? Could it be Ye Feng? That can't be right. Little Ye is elusive; she usually doesn't bother Tian Xilan. Could it be the fox? No way, how could that fox possibly get into the palace?

While I was still wondering who was looking for me, I saw someone standing outside. Hearing footsteps, they turned around and looked in the direction I came from, their short hair particularly eye-catching.

"Xiao Bai!" I waved to him and started to run over, but as I moved, I realized Tian Xilan was still holding my hand. I had to stop, turn around, and shake my hand to signal Tian Xilan to let go. Honestly, it seems like without realizing it, Tian Xilan has held my hand several times, and for some reason, even though he's a man, I didn't blush or get any heartbeats when he held my hand. I didn't even notice or reflect on it each time he did, and I was taken advantage of for nothing.

But the boy wouldn't let go, still holding my hand and walking forward with his usual smile on his face, looking unusually calm, which made me feel that the atmosphere was a little strange.

"Uh, Xiaobai, why are your clothes torn?" As I got closer, my gaze and attention were quickly drawn to the two tears on Xiaobai's chest and sleeve.

He ignored me, his eyes fixed on the direction of my hand, his cold gaze seeming to turn into two icicles that could pierce my hand. I suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation and was about to shake my hand off when Tian Xilan released my hand at the right moment. Before I could figure out what was going on, she grabbed my waist and dodged me, barely avoiding Xiaobai's attack.

"Stop!" I shouted angrily. What was this all about? Wasn't it obvious they were taking advantage of the fact that I didn't know martial arts?

I quickly swatted away Tian Xilan's hand that was wrapped around my waist. Judging from their practiced sparring, it seemed that Yun Bai had tried to force his way into Zhilan Palace in broad daylight, but he was probably discovered by Tian Xilan as soon as he arrived at Xilan Palace. The tears in his clothes were probably Tian Xilan's handiwork as well. It seems that Xiao Lan's martial arts skills are even better than Xiao Bai's! I rolled my eyes at Tian Xilan and said coolly, "Did anyone else discover Xiao Bai? You can go out now."

This time he obeyed, only blinking his black gem-like eyes at me a few times. Then, taking advantage of my momentary distraction, he mimicked my tone and coolly tossed out, "Don't keep Father waiting," before turning and drifting away.

I was furious and had nowhere to vent my anger, so I yelled at the unlucky guy who was left behind: "Xiao Bai, are you out of your mind? You actually tried to break into the palace in broad daylight!"

There's no hope for him. Xiaobai is such a brainless person. I used to think that although he had a bad temper, he was a smart person. I was really wrong about him!

"This morning, the envoy from Wangyue Kingdom set off to return home." He said this in a way that was still laced with sarcasm and seemed to be an irrelevant answer, but his expression was not as cold as usual; instead, it was rather sour.

"Uh, I almost forgot, Xiaobai, you can't go with them." Although I was also eager to play a double agent game, I still felt a little reluctant to put Xiaobai in danger. "By the way, Xiaobai, did the envoys from Wangyue Kingdom suspect my identity?"

"I only thought you used your looks to curry favor and gain wealth, that you were too greedy and vain, what a waste of your excellent dancing skills!" Xiao Bai said this in a strange tone.

"Damn Wangyue Kingdom, how dare they insult people like this!" I cursed through gritted teeth, when I suddenly noticed that Xiaobai's eyebrows had twitched very slightly and almost imperceptibly. I immediately narrowed my eyes, smiled very happily, and said in an exceptionally soft voice, "Xiaobai, do you also see me this way?"

His eyebrows twitched dramatically, and finally a suspicious blush rose on his face as he stammered, "You actually wore those clothes out in public!"

I almost fainted. I never imagined that Shirohara, who usually acts all cool and deadpan, would be such a conservative person. The Creator is truly amazing.

"Xiao Bai, have you guessed my identity?" I suddenly looked at Yun Bai with utmost seriousness. Although I had promised Ye Feng that I would find out Yun Bai's identity myself, due to unforeseen circumstances, I only had the time and opportunity now.

He hesitated, seemingly unsure or hesitant. His lips twitched almost imperceptibly before he finally said, "Regardless of your identity, you are my master."

I felt an urge to cry. How could I remain calm after hearing such words from Yun Bai's mouth? I had made countless guesses about his identity before. Ye Feng recognized him at a glance and reported to Fox immediately. Fox's reply and his behavior along the way made Xiao Bai's identity gradually clear. All that was left was for me to personally verify with him and have him admit it to me.

"Little Bai, I once said that yesterday is dead, and I won't ask about your past. Now that you've followed me, you only have one name and one identity: Yun Bai! But given my current situation, the things I must do cannot afford the slightest mistake. If you don't resolve your doubts and completely let go of the past, then today we'll part ways and be even. You have one more chance to carefully consider your choice, Little Bai. As for the rumors about you not being of royal blood, it was my idea to have them spread." I stared fearlessly at the person before me. I should have recognized him a long time ago. The familiarity between his brows—wasn't it because he resembled a fox? It was his disheveled appearance when we first met that left such a deep impression on me, making it impossible for me to connect him with the missing second prince of Longyao Kingdom!

The hatred that flashed in his eyes was so intense, as if he were about to grind me to dust. The next second, however, his eyes were filled with grief, and his face remained as cold as ever. But I could clearly feel the turbulent emotions beneath that coldness.

My tears fell unexpectedly. Yunbai, I had hurt him deeply after all, even before I knew him. The image of him desperately seeking death when we first met flashed before my eyes again. To protect the interests of the fox, I didn't hesitate to hurt him, using a lie to drive him to despair. He was actually a very sentimental person. I merely tricked him into becoming his master, yet he followed me through thick and thin, risking his life to impersonate an envoy from Wangyue Kingdom and storm the palace. The more his father favored him, the more he loved his family; and the deeper the wounds I inflicted on him were.

"You, go. I owe you. I will clear your name when I return to China. I'm sorry!" I reached into my pocket and pulled out a stack of silver notes. Tears dripped onto the notes and quickly smudged. I lowered my head and handed the notes to him. "I know money is the most heartless thing. It's just that it will be more convenient for you to have it when you go out. From now on, there will be no more Yunbai in this world."

After saying that, I stuffed the silver note into his hand, turned around, and walked quickly outside. There were no footsteps behind me, and my tears fell even more heavily. My steps quickened, and I started jogging.

It was as if something was blocking my way, and I bumped into it. I was enveloped by a warm aura. I wiped away my tears and found myself in someone's arms. I looked up and saw Xi Lan. He was smiling gently as always, but his clear black eyes were full of heartache. He gently wiped away the tears from the corners of my eyes with his fingers, without asking any questions or offering any words of comfort.

His embrace was different from that of the fox. The fox had a faint scent of ambergris, while Xi Lan's scent was clean and refreshing, like the warm scent of gentle sunshine. I took a step back imperceptibly, suppressing the sourness rising in my heart, and put on a smile, saying to Tian Xi Lan, "Xi Lan, please help me escort him safely out of the palace. Father should be arriving soon, I'll go and wait for him."