Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 659 The Mad Daily Life of a Deposed Concubine in the Cold Palace (Part 31)

Xia Youmi didn't close the door until she watched the group disappear from sight.

Her heart was pounding, a sign of unease. She was still acting, pretending to be completely unaware of the situation, but she didn't expect the emperor to act so unpredictably, making a swift and decisive move to get rid of her.

It's obvious there's something fishy going on.

at the same time,

The attendant who conveyed this instruction to the Ninth Prince had just left the palace. He informed Xia Youmi first before letting the Ninth Prince prepare, and did not give him time to carefully inventory his assets. He was told to either stay or leave empty-handed.

Shao Guang, who is currently imprisoned, has not received any news.

In just a few hours, Xia Youmi would normally not even have enough time to get a full night's sleep.

But the separation came quickly. They didn't even have much to pack because they had told the cat in advance. Everyone was not flustered and basically it was okay even if they didn't come back.

The original items in the Cold Palace were not worth keeping. They only took a few small mechanisms, all of which were handmade items with commemorative significance. They put them in a separate bag first, and then deal with them later. The blueprints were kept year after year, so they were not afraid of not being able to make them again.

In addition, there was the little fish that was kept in the yard. It had grown quite big, and every year she had to wrap it in a wet bundle and send it back to its original pond herself. The journey was peaceful, though. Xia Youmi lovingly wiped Nian Nian's body and then lit a fire to warm its fur.

She has probably figured it out, but she doesn't intend to cooperate.

If the Ninth Prince is determined to leave, Xia Youmi wouldn't mind hitching a ride and running around outside for a while to observe the state of the world before making a decision.

In any case, as long as people are alive and live year after year, there is no life that cannot be sustained.

As dawn broke, the procession to court was still wandering along the road, with guards patrolling everywhere to prevent any trouble.

today,

It was as if envoys from various countries would also come to court to pay homage and hear about the subsequent reward arrangements.

Feng Chengyuan's choice to let her out at this time was truly brilliant; everyone's attention was elsewhere, and no one knew when she came or went.

But everything has two sides. He was also too busy to spare any manpower, and if something went wrong, he could get rid of the problem.

Xia Youmi leaned against the door. It was quiet outside. The construction of the palace around her had also stopped to make way for the court. In such a desolate place, there wasn't even a passerby to be found.

"Da da."

A nimble carriage came into view, and on the other side was Min De.

"All is well." He gave a simple bow, and the curtain of the carriage was pulled back a corner, revealing Feng Chengnian holding the reins inside. When their eyes met, he nodded to Xia Youmi.

Xia Youmi returned the greeting, handed the bundle in her hand to Min De, and then, holding Niannian, wanted to get on the carriage first.

"and many more."

Min De blocked the way with his whisk, but he did not show any fear. Instead, he said in a low voice, "His Majesty has ordered that no items in the palace may be taken away, otherwise the promise will be void."

Xia Youmi pointed to the small bundle and said calmly, "I don't want any of these."

But the whisk in front of him remained unmoved, and Min De respectfully whispered:

"This black cat is also a palace item; please leave it here."

"Meow!"

Before Xia Youmi could even make a move, Niannian immediately became furious.

"What does this mean?" A deep male voice came from inside the car. Although Ninth Prince did not know how deep the relationship was between Xia Youmi and Niannian, there was no reason why Seventh Prince would care about a cat after releasing the person.

“This is His Majesty’s order, and you agreed to it yesterday.” Min De still smiled and explained, “Since you are determined to leave, the things in the palace are nothing. Just in case, we are afraid that they might be lost and disturb the order and reputation.”

This is easy to understand. It's just polite talk, and it sounds like they're considering your best interests. But if it's discovered that the emperor's concubines have run off with other men, and they've kept clues from their personal belongings, it's still a weakness that could be exploited by someone with ulterior motives.

"Mi'er, what do you think?" Feng Chengyuan handed the decision over to her.

"Your Highness, the cat is coming with me." Xia Youmi responded to the car first, then said to Min De, "If I don't take it, it won't cause any trouble if it runs back to me on its own, right?"

“Please don’t make things difficult for me,” Min De said slowly. “This black cat will be sent to another palace and will have an owner from now on. It will not be able to leave with you.”

"Oh?"

"Don't worry, we will definitely not treat it unfairly in the slightest."

"Do I know its new owner?" Xia Youmi hugged Niannian tightly to comfort her, her eyes showing no confusion.

“You know her; she’s a concubine, highly favored.” Min De’s eyes betrayed too much, but Xia Youmi didn’t go crazy as he expected.

On one hand is freedom,

On one hand, there's the beloved pet they depend on for survival, and on the other hand, there's the implicit promise.

Inside the carriage, Feng Chengnian sensed something was wrong, but he waited patiently. This trip was originally fought for Shao Guang's sake. If the ideal situation could not be achieved and the two of them could not escape together, then there would be no need for the exchange.

It seems that Shao Guang's life as a hostage was not easy.

Once he returns to the Northwest and regains his military power, we must strive to make it possible for him to return to his homeland. Before that, we must also carefully settle the people he cares about.

Feng Chengnian had long been prepared to leave the capital. Even if he had been given a whole night, or even the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, it would have been enough for him to pack his things and not look back.

Min De dared not make things difficult for himself; it must be that the Seventh Prince had given some order and grasped Xiaomi'er's weakness, which was why they were at an impasse. He gripped the token in his hand tightly; there was only half of it, and Min De needed to give the other half to Xiaomi'er so that they could leave the capital smoothly.

Xia Youmi lowered her eyes and also saw the Ninth Prince's actions.

Min De not only brought a token but also a cage, which was placed in a wooden box. It had been covered up and had not been seen until she showed signs of non-cooperation, at which point the guards carried her up.

in this way,

The only thing left is to hand the cat over to them in order to get the half token that will allow them to pass.

They also planned to place Niannian on the wall to let it hide first. Once they got the items and left the palace, they could let it wander around and catch the carriage.

However, this route was also taken into account.

Feng Chengyuan was indeed perceptive. He had only seen himself and Niannian together twice in total, and Niannian had stayed in bed the whole time last night when they met.

"Youmi, let me in first." Niannian discussed with Xia Youmi in her mind. She looked at the box and felt that the lock on it could be opened from the inside by itself.

“I don’t want to take any risks. If you leave my control, you will be forcibly disposed of.”

The atmosphere remained tense. Every year, Xia Youmi was still mentally rehearsing its plan. In addition to breaking through from inside the box, it had also arranged for backup, so Xia would not be isolated and helpless.

"It's getting late. You can get in the carriage or come with me. I won't be staying here anymore."

Min De continued to push the issue, finding it somewhat incomprehensible that the woman didn't choose their emperor. She was truly meticulous and concerned about everything, and there was so much more she didn't know. It was truly moving for an old servant like him.

Xia Youmi had actually imagined that she would casually give Niannian to the other party, then see the astonished expressions of the others, and have no choice but to hand over the pass, and then report the scene with a look of dismay.

Then she could wait quietly outside the city, waiting for Nian Nian to escape.

but,

When it really came to that, she couldn't let go of the cat, neither in her heart nor in her hands.

Even objective analysis year after year can't change the fact that it has many ways to ensure it can catch up properly. This is usually the kind of dragging stage that makes people furious in TV dramas.

But putting himself in that position, Xia Youmi truly understood what it meant to be uneasy and afraid to be at ease.

"you......"

Min De's words of comfort stuck in his throat, because he seemed to see his master's eyes silently reddening, as if he were facing a life-or-death dilemma.

Feng Chengnian did not urge him, but silently tightened his grip on the reins.

"Meow."

"Youmi, believe me." The black cat struggled gently, a deep bitterness welling up in its heart for some reason. It couldn't wait any longer; it was about to miss the best opportunity to leave the city. Its front paws also gripped Xia Youmi's hands, wanting to wipe away her tears as well.

Looking at this scene, Min De felt a strange sense of guilt.

He could only sigh deeply, take out the pass from his pocket, and have the guards open the cages in the wooden box, one on the left and one on the right, to visually stimulate his choice.

"Meow."