She never thought that the head of the He family behind He Hui would be a hundred times more ruthless than her.
After learning that his own daughter had an affair with a guard, he didn't even think twice before deciding to replace her with another daughter to support Ji Huang.
Anyway, it was obvious from the attitude of those in power that the He family would surely never let go of this big fish easily.
This time, the He family sent the daughter of the head of the He family's favorite concubine. That woman was a delicate beauty. She had been carefully cultivated by the head of the He family since childhood. Compared with her elder sister, the legitimate daughter, she was even more outstanding.
It was quite interesting. If the two sisters were to meet, one wondered what kind of scene it would be.
The letter said that before the two sisters got married, they had always been at odds with each other. They had fought several life - and - death battles. If it weren't for the head of the He family, they would have turned the He family upside down.
The young girl seemed to be able to predict the outcome. She knew that things wouldn't be that easy.
The people of the He family had evil intentions. This time, they were clinging tightly to Ji Huang.
However, Shi Muyuan could tell that their goal was not to support the emperor but to usurp the throne and seize this beautiful country.
Humph, it wasn't that easy.
She turned around and directly threw the note into the sandalwood incense. Watching the note burn to ashes, a curve appeared on her lips.
"Have a good rest. I have a grand plan in store for the head of the He family."
After she finished speaking, Jinghong disappeared.
Shi Muyuan had someone summon Yun Xing. Watching the girl tremble all over after only kneeling for a few hours, a look of disdain flashed in her eyes.
She had thought that the He family could place a capable person by her side, but now it seemed that this girl was just a useless person.
Yun Xing probably only knew some coquettish tricks.
However, this look of disdain in Shi Muyuan's eyes was interpreted differently by Yun Xing.
It was true that she had sold herself to bury her father, but it wasn't the man lying on the ground.
She had staged such a scene many years ago. At that time, everything she had experienced was real. The only difference was that she hadn't been able to escape from the two scoundrels.
Over the years, even though Shi Muyuan had saved her this time in the same situation, what difference did it make? She had long grown tired of these high - ranking officials and nobles and wished to tear them to pieces. That was why she had been willing to follow Qing Bai.
Yun Xing recalled her thoughts and now seemed calm on the surface.
"Empress Dowager, this servant knows her mistake. After kneeling outside for so long, this servant has thought everything through."
"Really? Tell me then."
The young girl was eager to start her plan, but she couldn't show it on her face. If she was impatient, others would seize the opportunity to take advantage of her.
Yun Xing did seem well - behaved on the surface. She criticized all of her actions today in detail, which earned her the young girl's appreciation.
"A woman as delicate - minded as you and more beautiful than others. It's a pity that you've ended up as just a little maid. You've been wronged here with me. Sigh, I've thought it over carefully. Bringing you by my side has delayed your future. It would be better if I were to marry you off to a good family."
"No! That's not okay!"
Almost without thinking, Yun Xing shouted hoarsely.
She had a mission to get close to the person in front of her. If she left like this, not only would she be unwilling, but given Qing Bai's ruthless nature, he would never let her go easily.
"Empress Dowager, this servant knows that she said something out of line today and is no longer worthy of staying by your side. But you are this servant's savior. This servant has heard from her father since childhood that one should repay a kindness many times over. This servant doesn't want to be an ungrateful person. Please give this servant another chance. This time, this servant will serve you whole - heartedly."
Her words made Shi Muyuan look at Ju beside her with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
"Ju, do you think that in other noble families, a maid like this could still stay by one's side?"
"Of course not. One should either not use such a person or use someone loyal. What Yun Xing said today makes her no longer suitable to stay by the Empress Dowager's side. If the Empress Dowager has mercy, you might as well arrange things as you just said. It would also be a good deed."
The young girl sighed and looked embarrassed.
"Yun Xing, you've heard what Ju said. It's not that I don't want to keep you. I value rules the most. I'll find a good home for you soon. Go down."
Yun Xing widened her eyes and bit her lower lip. Tears welled up in her eyes. Finally, as if to show her determination, before anyone could react, she slammed her head into the nearby pillar.
Blood gushed out immediately, and even the nearby tables and chairs were stained. It was obvious that she was determined to die.
As if to prove her action, she said with a pale face.
"Since even my savior can't tolerate me, what's the meaning of my living in this world? If the Empress Dowager can't tolerate me, then I'll end my own life. At least I'll be worthy of your kindness in saving me."
The young girl rolled her eyes in her heart.
She had always thought that the deaths of villains in movies and novels were too fake. Now it seemed that this was truly a characteristic of villains.
If one were really about to die, how could they still have the strength to say such a long string of words? They would probably have bled to death long ago.
However, she still had to put on a show because the person in front of her was still useful.
She pretended to be flustered and quickly had someone call for a doctor.
"Yun Xing! Don't fall asleep! Wake up! I won't send you away. You're such a silly girl. Don't treat your own life so lightly. I saved you with great difficulty. I didn't save you for you to ruin your own body like this."
At this moment, Yun Xing fainted. She was really unconscious.
When Yun Xing woke up again, she confirmed that the surrounding environment was still familiar, and the stone in her heart finally dropped.
But as soon as she turned her head, she met a pair of worried eyes. She immediately changed her expression.
"Empress Dowager, this servant thought you were really angry and didn't want this servant anymore. Don't worry, Empress Dowager. This servant will never cause you any trouble."
She looked determined, and Shi Muyuan seemed to be touched by her. She shook her head helplessly.
"You've only met me once, yet you're so good to me. I've brought you by my side but haven't taken much care of you. I even made you kneel in punishment. Why are you so good to me? It's not worth it."
"How could it not be worth it? You're a wonderful person, Empress Dowager. You're kind - hearted. You not only saved this servant but also helped bury this servant's father. This kindness is so great that this servant couldn't repay it even if she were to be a servant for several lifetimes. Moreover, you're just like this servant's elder sister. You take care of me in every way. Although you're strict, it's all for my own good. Empress Dowager, this servant can't leave you. Please, don't send this servant away."
As she said this, she knelt on the bed again.
Things had come to this point. If Shi Muyuan still wanted to send her away, it would be like forcing a living life to death.