TCCRMMAICSTA Chapter 7

 

Yu Wanwan immediately stretched her neck to take a closer look at the ebony prayer beads in Liang Fei’s hands.

 

【This kind of wood is the easiest to absorb medicine. If it’s been soaked in poison, Liang Fei will soon be paying a visit to the King of Hell.】

 

【And this is from her pillow companion! How can the Emperor be so ruthless? No wonder his face is pale and lips are blue—he looks just like a villain!】

 

This was the first time Yu Wanwan had taken a good look at the “Dog Emperor’s” face. Previously, while eavesdropping behind the bed, she only paid attention to the beautiful consorts. 

 

She had no interest in this lecherous man.

 

Liang Fei’s hand trembled slightly when she heard Yu Wanwan’s inner thoughts. Zhou Dezi was dead, and now the Emperor had given her something poisoned to harm her! All those years of love and affection had been in vain!

 

As Liang Fei’s hand shook, Yu Wanwan’s heart trembled as well.

 

【Oh dear sister, even if you’ve noticed something, don’t show it! Otherwise, the Emperor will slap a rebellion charge on your brother and have your head chopped off.】

 

【Of course, the Dog Emperor loves power more. Time to wake up from that love-struck daze and stand strong!】

 

Liang Fei shyly pushed away the Emperor’s hand. “Your Majesty, this gift is too precious. If it somehow harms your divine body because of me, it would be a grave sin.”

 

She acted as if she were frightened by such a valuable gift.

 

The Emperor held Liang Fei’s hand. “As long as you’re safe, my heart is at ease. Keep it, and wear it every day from now on. Be good…”

 

With a reluctant expression, Liang Fei accepted the prayer beads. The Emperor exchanged a few more pleasantries before leaving Liangchen Palace.

 

As soon as the Emperor left, Liang Fei tossed the prayer beads onto the table and turned to Yu Wanwan. “Yu Wanfu, how should I deal with these prayer beads?”

 

Yu Wanwan’s eyes darted around. “Since His Majesty ordered you to wear them daily, such a precious thing should be cleaned daily as well, Your Highness.”

 

【Sister Liang should understand what I mean, right? Toss it into a pot and boil it for a few days—let all the poison seep out. Dip it in egg wash and breadcrumbs, and you’d have enough poison to… oh wait, not make a delicious snack but to kill off the neighbour’s kid!】

 

Liang Fei nodded. “Hmm, good idea. There are also other items the Emperor has gifted me in Liangchen Palace, but I can’t seem to find them anymore.”

 

“I’m not sure if they were stolen or misplaced somewhere. Let your big yellow dog search for them.”

 

Yu Wanwan immediately released Wang Cai, letting it search around Liangchen Palace.

Every time Wang Cai found something with a suspicious smell, it barked loudly. Yu Wanwan would go over and inevitably find something harmful to the body.

 

Even the plants in the flowerpots had conflicting properties, enough to make a person feel dizzy and nauseous.

 

After searching for several hours, Wang Cai was panting and sticking out its tongue, exhausted, but it had found everything harmful in Liangchen Palace.

 

Yu Wanwan looked at the dozen or so items now laid out in the courtyard and let out a long sigh.

 

【What a disaster… with this many toxic items, they could poison a 200-pound sow. It’s only because Sister Liang is the sister of a military general that she’s able to withstand all this.】

 

Liang Fei: ??? Comparing her to a 200-pound sow? Yu Wanfu sure has some nerve!

 

However, she was fortunate to have a strong body, and with Yu Wanfu’s help, otherwise, she wouldn’t even know how she had died. Considering the merit he had earned today, she decided not to hold it against him for comparing her to a strong mother pig.

 

“The day is drawing to a close, and the victory banquet for the Battle King is about to begin. Yu Wanfu, you may return to your duties,” Liang Fei said with a wave of her hand.

 

At the same time, she didn’t forget to reward Wang Cai with a few large chicken drumsticks and gave Yu Wanwan some silver as well.

 

Yu Wanwan, satisfied with her rewards, returned to the Office of Internal Affairs. As soon as she arrived, she instructed Xiao Qing to keep a close eye on Wang Cai and not let it leave the office. Just then, someone came to deliver a message.

 

“Eunuch Yu, Xian Fei has summoned you to serve in the Hall of Supreme Harmony,” a young eunuch respectfully reported. Nowadays, Yu Wanfu was a big figure in the Office of Internal Affairs.

 

And for some reason, the consorts in the harem all seemed to like him. So, of course, the lower-ranking eunuchs dared not offend him.

 

Yu Wanwan quickly grasped Xian Fei’s intentions and patted Xiao Qing’s fluffy head. “Be good and wait for me here in the office.”

 

Xiao Qing obediently nodded, “Yes, Eunuch Yu.”

 

Seeing Xiao Qing’s chubby, baby-like cheeks, Yu Wanwan couldn’t resist reaching out and giving them a pinch. The soft and springy feel was immensely satisfying! “From now on, call me Brother Yu. Calling me ‘Eunuch Yu’ is too formal.”

 

Blushing, Xiao Qing softly replied, “Alright, Brother Yu~”

 

Yu Wanwan took a deep breath, tilting her head upward.

 

【Phew… so soft and cute! Love it, love it… No wonder men like hearing that sweet, coy ‘brother’ voice from girls. Honestly… sometimes you really can’t blame them.】

 

Soon, Yu Wanwan arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, where a grand banquet was being prepared. Inside the hall, many palace servants were already busy arranging plates and tidying up tables and chairs.

 

Civil and military officials had begun to arrive one after another, and the palace servants cautiously pulled out chairs for the distinguished guests.

 

The women of the harem sat beside the Emperor, so Yu Wanwan stood to the side early, waiting for Xian Fei to arrive.

 

Xian Fei had called him to serve, likely with a task in mind, considering they were now part of the rebellion alliance.

 

Yu Wanwan had even stuffed a dagger into her boot in case of any danger—she had to be prepared to defend herself. If the opportunity arose, she would try to cosy up to the Battle King and make a big contribution.

 

While her mind wandered, the various beauties of the harem began arriving one after another. Seeing all the familiar faces, Yu Wanwan couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

 

【Wow, wow, wow! Sister Xiao with that innocent yet seductive vibe is definitely a masterpiece of Nuwa’s craftsmanship.】

 

T/N: She’s saying Sister Xiao’s beauty is a  perfect creation by Nuwa, the goddess in Chinese mythology who is said to have created humans.

 

【The Empress Dowager’s aura is fully unleashed. She’s like beauty opening the door for beauty—she’s stunning beyond compare.】

 

T/N: She’s saying the Empress Dowager is so beautiful that it’s as if her beauty is making way for more beauty to follow. 

 

【Sister Liang doesn’t need to be that breathtakingly beautiful, just a bit of charm would be enough.】

 

【Ahhh, so annoying! So many goddesses descending to earth, why didn’t anyone notify me in advance!】

 

The imperial consorts entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony with smiles on their faces and took their seats. According to their ranks, the Empress sat at the head, followed by the four principal consorts: Xianfei, Liangfei, Shufei, and Defei.

 

T/N: 贤妃 (Xiánfēi), 良妃 (Liángfēi), 淑妃 (Shūfēi), 德妃 (Défēi)

 

Thus, Yu Wanwan stood at the front, attending to Xianfei, which gave her a clear view of the ministers and their families seated below.

 

T/N forgot to mention…. this “Xianfei” has no surname mentioned yet. 

 

Everyone had arrived, and they were just waiting for the two main figures to appear. According to protocol, since the Battle King was a subject, he should have arrived first.

 

T/N From now on it’s going to be Battle King instead of War king.

 

However, after a long wait, even after the Emperor himself couldn’t hold back and made his appearance, the Battle King still hadn’t shown up!

 

As soon as the Emperor appeared, the courtiers immediately knelt, with everyone shouting praises of “Long live the Emperor.”

 

The Emperor waved his hand: “Rise. Where is the Battle King?” His tone was calm, but the impatience in his voice betrayed his annoyance.

 

A brief silence followed. The Battle King, known for his independence and disregard for decorum, had not informed anyone of his whereabouts.

 

The Emperor’s expression darkened.

 

Yu Wanwan chuckled inwardly: 【Perhaps the Battle King knows you want to kill him, so he purposely didn’t show up. No one else dares to commit murder in the palace but you, the wretched Emperor.】

 

Hearing this, the consorts were shocked. Could this victory banquet actually be a trap like the Feast at Hongmen?

 

But the fact that a general’s merits can threaten the ruler… no military official could escape that fate, a truth Liang Fei deeply understood.

 

She gazed at the sky from afar. Her brother was still at the northern border, wasn’t he? When he returned… it would be time to make plans.

 

Meanwhile, a tall figure in the corner overheard and his gaze darkened as he scanned the banquet hall.

 

The Emperor’s silence cast a heavy atmosphere over the entire hall. No one dared to make a sound, afraid of incurring his wrath.

 

Yu Wanwan, however, was still grumbling inwardly: 【Bullying the beautiful sisters, I really hope it pisses you off to death. That way, the sisters could live a peaceful life with a dead husband and a nice pension.】

 

【I have to say, the Battle King is playing it perfectly. This wretched Emperor deserves to be put in his place.】

 

The Emperor, growing more enraged, slammed the table and stood up. He had specially prepared this victory banquet for the Battle King, and yet the guest of honour didn’t show up. Wasn’t this a slap in his face?

 

“Brother Emperor, why such anger?”

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