Consort Li felt a churning discomfort in her chest and abdomen; she felt nauseous! But she had to endure it, otherwise she would definitely anger this crazy guy. Moreover, as Hua Kai approached step by step, Consort Li felt a chill run down her spine and her hair stand on end, which frightened her so much that she unconsciously backed away.
"Stop right there! Are you ready? Can we go now?" Consort Li asked, trembling. It was already dark outside, the streetlights were just coming on. Although it wasn't the best time, she had no other choice. 193.
Hua Kai didn't stop, but walked up to Consort Li. Her large eyes were particularly frightening, reminding Consort Li of the eyes that Luo Zhiheng had gouged out. Consort Li abruptly closed her eyes, feeling Hua Kai's breath spraying onto her face, and she couldn't help but gag.
"What are you doing?" Hua Kai screamed, shoving Consort Li to the ground. "Are you jealous of me? How dare you soil my wedding dress! I'll kill you!"
Consort Li exclaimed in shock, "Are you crazy? Stop it! The wedding dress isn't dirty, stop it! Someone, someone, help me!"
The maids outside immediately rushed in. Upon seeing the blooming flowers, they couldn't hold back any longer; each one screamed in a piercing shriek, shouting, "A ghost!"
Upon hearing this, Hua Kai flew into a rage, grabbed Consort Li's hair, and screamed, "Why did they say they saw a ghost? Why did they shout like that? You shameless hussy! You made me suffer so much! I'm going to kill you!"
"No, no, no! They're not talking about you, they're talking about me. Don't get agitated. You're the most beautiful woman in the world. Any man who sees you will fall for you. They'll try every means to get you. You're the most beautiful woman in the world. Mu Yunhe is the most handsome man in the world. You two are a perfect match. Don't you still want to marry Mu Yunhe? He's leaving soon. If you don't go see him now, you'll never see him again." Consort Li, quick-witted as ever, desperately tried to calm her down.
"Is that so?" Hua Kai seemed to have taken it to heart; she calmed down, but still asked fiercely.
Consort Li harbored unspeakable bitterness. She had previously thought that Hua Kai's face had been disfigured, but judging from the way Hua Kai negotiated with her, she seemed like a normal person. However, this morning, Hua Kai started acting strangely. She talked to herself, kept saying that she was the most beautiful woman, and would yell at her; she was acting completely abnormally.
Consort Li sensed at that time that the flowers were blooming wildly.
Although she didn't know why Hua Kai had gone mad, the thought of sending a disfigured madwoman to Mu Yunhe excited and delighted Consort Li. So she proceeded with the original plan.
Her original plan was to wait for Mu Yunhe to arrive, then find a way to give him a laxative. She knew she couldn't kill Mu Yunhe now, nor could she kill him at the Li family's residence, so a laxative was the safest option. The skill would make Mu Yunhe uncomfortable and weak, giving her an excuse to keep him there.
Then, in the evening, she could give Mu Yunhe the aphrodisiac, the medicine in his tea. Of course, she had already planned to send Luo Zhiheng and the others away, and she even had a pretext ready to ensure everything went smoothly.
After getting rid of everyone, she had Mu Yunhe carried to another room. Once the drug took effect, she would let Hua Kai in. With Hua Kai not resisting, the two would naturally consummate their relationship. Even if Luo Zhiheng and the others returned early, it wouldn't matter; they could catch them in the act. Everyone would see Mu Yunhe's shameful state—so lustful that he would sleep with anyone, even ugly women. Mu Yunhe's reputation would be irreparably damaged.
And perhaps Luo Zhiheng will even leave Mu Yunhe in a fit of anger. After all, no one wants a husband who makes them lose face and cheats on them.
Then things became much easier. Not only had she harmed Mu Yunhe, but she could also eliminate Hua Kai. She simply didn't believe Mu Yunhe would keep Hua Kai, this menace, alive. To Mu Yunhe, Hua Kai was an obstacle, a thorn, and he wouldn't rest until she was gone. Once Mu Yunhe personally took action and resolved her greatest threat, she could truly rest easy.
With Hua Kai dead, her past as a prostitute will forever remain a thing of the past. Even if Hua Kai's master finds out, what can he do? She didn't kill Hua Kai; if Hua Kai's master wants revenge, he can seek it out on Mu Yunhe.
The idea was so perfect that Consort Li was about to applaud her own cleverness, but things just went wrong.
Mu Yunhe and the others arrived very late, the laxative failed to be administered, and the impromptu method of using food incompatibilities also failed, all of which made Consort Li anxious and uneasy.
But fate intervened, and Mu Yunhe fell ill. Now that Mu Yunhe was unwell and unable to walk, her opportunity had arrived. However, the old matriarch was hateful, arranging for Mu Yunhe to live so far from her residence, making things inconvenient for her.
But it doesn't matter, everything will proceed as she plans. But then, this madwoman, Hua Kai, suddenly went mad. Consort Li felt she was going crazy too; why was everything going so wrong?
Despite her anger, Consort Li forced a smile and said, "It's really true, come with me now. Remember, you have to wait patiently in the main room for Mu Yunhe to come find you. I'll arrange for Mu Yunhe to go as soon as possible. If you don't want this to go wrong, you have to listen to me. Otherwise, not only will you not get Mu Yunhe, but you might even be disliked by him."
"Okay, I'll listen to you, let's go." Hua Kai indeed obeyed and became obedient.
Consort Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief, had someone drape a black robe over Hua Kai, and left with her. When they arrived at the courtyard where Mu Yunhe was, Consort Li had Hua Kai hide outside the wall, and went in herself. She warmly greeted Xiao Xizi and Xiao Yongzi at the door, saying, "Xiao Xizi, you two come here quickly. I've had some good things brought for your mistress. The maids outside can't carry it anymore, you two young men should go and help."
Xiao Xizi smiled and said, "This servant must first ask the mistress."
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Zhiheng's voice came from inside: "If Consort Li wants to give us things, how can we refuse? Hurry up and help us carry them in."
"Yes, sir," Xiao Xizi replied, and immediately led Xiao Yongzi out happily.
The courtyard instantly emptied. Consort Li gave a wink to someone in the shadows, and Hua Kai immediately crouched down and quickly entered the courtyard along the wall, heading straight for the main house.
A cold glint flashed in Consort Li's eyes before she personally carried the tray into the private room, her face beaming with a sincere smile. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I just went back to find you some little trinkets, which took up some time. I wouldn't have trusted anyone else to bring you tea. Come and try it; this is Imperial Longjing tea bestowed by the Emperor, cooked to perfection."
Consort Li placed the teacups in front of Mu Yunhe Luo Zhiheng and herself in order, then picked up the teapot and poured the tea into the cups one by one, instantly filling the room with the fragrance of Longjing tea.
Luo Zhiheng smiled and said, "How could I dare to trouble Consort Li to do these things personally? It's truly a sin."
"You dare to sit here so calmly! Hypocritical!" Consort Li sneered inwardly, but smiled and said, "What's wrong with this? Come and have a taste."
As if to reassure Luo Zhiheng and Mu Yunhe that there was nothing wrong with the tea, Consort Li took the first sip herself. She then smiled at the two of them, not urging them on, as if nothing had happened.
If there's a problem with the tea, everyone is implicated. The fact that Consort Li drank it herself eliminates a major issue, proving that at least the tea itself is fine. But what about the teacup?
However, Consort Li was very clever. She seemed to be doing everything uprightly and was the first to taste the tea, but in reality, she was silencing any potential questions and leaving Luo Zhiheng speechless.
However, to Consort Li's surprise, she thought Luo Zhiheng would at least argue and refuse to drink the tea, but Luo Zhiheng picked it up generously and took a few sips. After finishing, she smiled and praised, "It's really good."
Luo Zhiheng's smile held a strange glint in her eyes, but when Consort Li tried to see clearly, she could see nothing. The next moment, Mu Yunhe also picked up his teacup and took a few sips.
Consort Li's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled! She knew her plan had succeeded. The real show was about to begin, and Mu Yunhe's good days were over.
Consort Li chatted sincerely with them, but after a while, Luo Zhiheng's expression changed. She held her belly, frowned, and looked embarrassed and restrained.
Consort Li, observing the situation, immediately asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Luo Zhiheng seemed to have something difficult to say, and after a long while she finally said, "My stomach is upset, I need to go to the toilet."
Consort Li burst into laughter. The laxative had worked! She had used the most potent and ruthless laxative on Luo Zhiheng, smearing it around the inside of the teacup. This layer of laxative was guaranteed to keep Luo Zhiheng from having diarrhea for three days. Even if she didn't die from it, she would be half-dead. Now, how could Luo Zhiheng possibly interfere with her plans?
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Chapter 355: Switching the Dragon for the Phoenix! (Bonus Chapter for 56,000 Recommendation Votes)
Updated: 2013-09-28 18:47:15 Word Count: 3259
"Then hurry up and go. But there really isn't a latrine in this courtyard. There is one in the front yard. Have a maid take you there." Consort Li hurriedly instructed.
When Luo Zhiheng got up to leave, she glanced at Mu Yunhe and saw that he looked normal and didn't seem to be in any trouble, so she felt slightly relieved and quickly followed the maid away.
Only Consort Li and Mu Yunhe remained in the room. With Luo Zhiheng suddenly absent, Consort Li felt unsure how to face Mu Yunhe. At this moment, Mu Yunhe exuded a sense of oppression and danger. The wait for the drug to take effect was agonizing and unbearable; every second felt like an eternity.
“Consort Li.” Mu Yunhe suddenly spoke, his deep voice husky, strangely alluring and sexy.
Consort Li's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly looked up at Mu Yunhe, only to see that Mu Yunhe's handsome face was flushed with an abnormal flush, his eyes were somewhat unfocused and his red lips were slightly parted, giving him an alluring and tempting look.
Even a woman of Li's age, upon seeing such a charming man, couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat. The next moment, she was shocked, ashamed, and terrified by her uncontrollable blush and heartbeat.
The man in front of her was her son's younger brother! She was actually somewhat bewitched by him?
"Does Consort Li have something to say to me?" Mu Yunhe propped his head up with one hand, his expression shifting between a deep smile and a cold ruthlessness. This contradictory yet maddening charm emanated from his eyes, which sparkled with countless stars, dazzling and captivating, making one want to scream.
Consort Li steadied herself, and for the first time, she felt a pang of regret that such a handsome man was being ruined by that ugly hag, Hua Kai. However, this thought was quickly suppressed by the excitement of being able to control Mu Yunhe and bring him utter disgrace.
With Mu Yunhe's downfall, Mu Yunjin has an opportunity. For his son to smoothly inherit the throne, Mu Yunhe must never be able to rise again.
"I just want to say that we are family after all. I watched you grow up, and I know you are not a bad person at heart. Some things are not as simple as they seem on the surface. There are many helpless situations in the adult world. Don't let others' few words of provocation make you feel distant from your aunt. Since you were little, what good things have you not received? I have done everything for you personally, afraid that you might be in the slightest danger. Even Yun Jin has not received as much attention and care from me as you. I dare say that my feelings for you are not much different from your mother's. But look at how you have treated your aunt in the past six months since you had Luo Zhiheng. It really breaks my heart."
Consort Li, clutching her handkerchief, began to sob, her words resolute and full of emotion, as if countless grievances had been churning within her for a long time, and now, with Luo Zhiheng finally absent, she could finally vent them. She spoke so unrestrainedly, and with such self-righteousness. 17130355
It turns out that Ah Heng isn't the most skilled at distorting the truth, spreading rumors, and fabricating stories; rather, it's Wei E right here in front of us.
His slender eyes narrowed slightly, his eyelashes trembled and drooped, obscuring the color in his eyes, so mocking, thin and cold with a hint of anger, and even more so with the calm and indifference left after the storm.
Fine, since Consort Li is truly determined to go her own way, why should he show any mercy? Let her play her part. But Consort Li, have you thought it through? If you can't handle the consequences, don't cry. 193.
Mu Yunhe miraculously spoke to Consort Li: "Do you feel wronged? You've been favored by your father for many years, while my mother has been treated like an invisible person, carefully navigating her surroundings under your oppressive presence for years. Consort Li, why do you need to hide anything from me? I despise those who speak to my face while stabbing me in the back. The Li family is, after all, a prestigious lineage; your petty behavior is truly laughable."
Consort Li's expression shifted, alternating between pale and flushed, but a hint of anger still lingered. Mu Yunhe had immediately reprimanded her; how dare a junior act like this? He deserved to die.
Unable to contain her anger, Consort Li spoke sharply: "Your Highness's words are laughable. For so many years, I have served the Mu Prince's Mansion like a slave, working diligently and conscientiously, wanting the mansion to prosper so that Your Highness wouldn't have to worry about household matters while pursuing your great ambitions. I have tried my best to arrange things for the sisters in the mansion, to ensure that you children all live well, and to double the mansion's assets. I have done so much, and I don't ask anyone to say 'thank you for your hard work,' I only hope that when people talk about the Mu Prince's Mansion, they will remember that behind Your Highness there is a woman who deeply loves him and silently supports him."
"But even if I do this, will the young prince still accuse me of being scheming? To be honest, even if I haven't achieved anything great over the years, I've certainly worked hard. Why is it that you children, once you've grown up and become independent, all turn your backs on me? You feel sorry for your mother, but have you ever thought about what she has done for the Prince's mansion all these years? She's like a parasite, having everything done for her, enjoying the wealth and prestige of the world without lifting a finger. Do you think I'm happy about that?"
Mu Yunhe's lips curled into a mocking smile, his gaze sharp as a knife, cold and unrestrained: "Did you give my mother the chance to be her slave?"
With just one sentence, Consort Li was speechless.
It's not that the princess didn't want to, but Consort Li clung to power, so naturally there was no opportunity for other women to take charge.
"Don't treat everyone else like fools. You should know what you've done. I know it very well too. There's only a thin wall between us, as thin as a cicada's wing. If you don't go too far, I might still give you some face out of consideration for your father's bloodline, Mu Yunjin. But if you insist on doing things your own way, don't blame me for turning my back on you." The conversation instantly became fierce and heated because of Mu Yunhe's bluntness.
This was a provocation, and Mu Yunhe seemed to be suppressing it, but there was a sense that he could no longer tolerate it.
Consort Li was shocked, but then suddenly sneered, "Young Prince, it's best not to say such things too soon. Things are unpredictable; who knows when you might come begging to me?"
"Hurry up and do what you want." "Oh, really? Then I'll wait and see." Mu Yunhe gave a nonchalant sneer, his eyes filled with displeasure.
That little rascal, Ah Heng, actually made him deal with this vile woman, spouting a bunch of nonsense, and he still hasn't come back yet. If she doesn't come back soon, he's ready to tear apart his hypocritical tolerance and just kill Consort Li.
Suddenly, Mu Yunhe's ears twitched, and a strange smile appeared on his lips. In the blink of an eye, his face turned crimson, and the abnormal blush became even more intense. He shifted his body impatiently and waved his hand, saying, "I suddenly feel very hot and uncomfortable. You can go down first. I'll stay here by myself for a while."
Consort Li's eyes lit up; she knew she had finally gotten what she was waiting for. She didn't leave immediately, but tentatively asked, "Are you feeling unwell? Where does it hurt? I'll go and fetch the imperial physician."
"No need, I'm just feeling really stifled. You can go now, no need to close the door. Ah Heng will probably be back soon." Mu Yunhe frowned and waved his hand, looking slightly annoyed. His breathing was very unsteady, and he was slumped on the table, looking extremely uncomfortable.
Consort Li smiled wickedly, her eyes filled with deep gloom. She snorted coldly and stood up, her gaze falling on Mu Yunhe's trembling body. As if she had the whole situation under control, she murmured, "Soon you will be crying and begging me to let you go."
Consort Li did not close the door when she left. She quickly walked towards the main room, and at that very moment, Luo Zhiheng appeared in the side room in a bizarre manner.
"Why are you only getting back now?" Mu Yunhe said in a low voice, displeased. He frowned as he saw Luo Erduo throw a person he had just been carrying onto his seat. "Won't this give us away?"
Luo Zhiheng smiled slyly and said, "Why would we be exposed? Consort Li will be too impatient to send someone to lock the door. A good show isn't just Consort Li's performance; we supporting actors need to cooperate well. Stop talking, she'll be here soon. Hurry up and extinguish all the candles in the room. There's no moonlight outside tonight, which is perfect for us to do something naughty. Let's go."
"Wait a minute. Since that vile woman used such methods on me, then I'll make sure the people she cares about taste the same bitterness." Mu Yunhe's lips curled into a cold smile as he poured the entire cup of tea, which he had only drunk a little of, into the mouth of the person whose tea had been stolen. Not a drop was left.
Luo Zhiheng grabbed Mu Yunhe's wrist, and Luo Erduo blew out all the lights in the room in one breath. Then, pulling Luo Zhiheng and Mu Yunhe, they leaped onto the roof and flew straight to the roof outside. The three people waiting there had their eyes shining brightly, waiting for the moment when the show would begin.
Soon, Consort Li, pulling Hua Kai along, arrived at the door of the side room: "What happened? Why are all the lights out?"
Just then, Xiao Xizi and Xiao Yongzi's voices came from outside the courtyard: "Hurry up, the mistress and empress will surely be happy to see these things."
Consort Li panicked, not expecting them to return so quickly. Fearing they would see Hua Kai and expose their scheme, she shoved Hua Kai into the room. Ignoring the darkness, she peeked inside and vaguely saw someone lying there, which reassured her. She whispered, "Whether it succeeds or not depends on you."
Consort Li quickly closed the door and then used a hairpin to hold it shut. She hurried to the courtyard gate and said, "You're back so soon! Perfect timing! Come with me to find your mistress. She's been gone for a long time and hasn't returned. The young prince is so wicked. Let's go!"
Xiao Xizi and the other two, seemingly worried about Luo Zhiheng, quickly followed, leaving only the dark room behind. Hua Kai, her eyes practically glowing green, approached the man lying there...
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Updated: 2013-09-29 17:50:15 Word Count: 4362