Rebirth: The Two-Faced Cook Meets the Cold-Faced King Qin

His movements were light and swift, as if blending into the night. ☆

The black shadow had a clear goal and headed straight for the injured palace maid. ☆

At this moment, the palace maid was being roughly dragged by two guards, preparing to be taken away for torture. ☆

However, at this moment, a dark shadow passed by like the wind. ☆

He flashed lightly and appeared behind the two guards like a ghost. ☆

The guards didn't even have time to react before they felt a powerful force coming at them, and then they lost consciousness. ☆

The shadowy figure reached out his hand and easily picked up the maid by the waist, then quickly disappeared into the night. ☆

The whole process was as fast as lightning, and the two guards had already fallen powerlessly in a pool of blood. ☆

They were each hit in the chest with a palm, and it was obvious that they were no longer alive. ☆

The night was dark, and the dark shadow, like the wind, brought the palace maid to a hidden forest☆.

This forest is quiet and deep, with only the faint moonlight penetrating the treetops, casting mottled light and shadows. ☆

The shadow gently put the maid down and leaned her against a big tree. ☆

His voice was low and gentle, as if carrying endless concern: "I'm sorry for the suffering."☆

The maid raised her head. Although she couldn't see the shadow's face clearly, she could feel his warmth and strength. ☆

She said softly: "My lord has been kind to me, even if I die this time, I am willing."☆

"Go forward. There is an uninhabited house. You can recover there first and have a good rest." The shadow said softly, then turned and disappeared into the night.☆

The maid was left alone under the tree, her heart filled with gratitude. ☆

At the same time, in the grand hall of the Prince Qin's Mansion, Gu Yuan, dressed in black, landed gently like a ghost in the night. ☆

His movements were light and agile, without making any sound.

At this moment, Gu Peng quietly appeared behind Gu Yuan.

His face was calm,☆

With a sharp light flashing in his eyes, Gu Peng whispered softly: "It's all done."☆

Gu Yuan turned around and faced Gu Peng,☆

He smiled and responded:☆

"Yeah, it went well."☆

Gu Peng nodded, as if everything was within his expectations and control. ☆

He responded briefly: ☆

"Okay."☆

At this time, in Concubine Xuan's bedroom, she sat alone at the table with flickering candlelight.☆

A hint of coldness appeared on her face. She thought in her heart:☆

"This Yaopin is really bold enough to spread rumors about me everywhere.☆

Such behavior is not only an insult to me personally, but also a provocation to the entire Xuan family. ☆

Humph, let's wait and see how long she can be so proud! "☆

Concubine Xuan slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the moonlight outside. ☆

In the early morning of the Imperial Palace, the golden sunlight shines through the exquisite palace buildings and sprinkles on every corner of the Imperial Garden. ☆

The crystal dewdrops sparkle on the green leaves, like gems inlaid on emeralds. ☆

Empress Xuan and her personal maid took a leisurely stroll in the imperial garden, stepping on the morning dew. ☆

In the imperial garden, a blooming flower caught Concubine Xuan's attention. ☆

The flowers were colorful and gorgeous, as if waving to her. ☆

Concubine Xuan took light steps and was about to reach out to pick a flower, but she suddenly heard two palace maids whispering not far away. ☆

"Yes, yes, our queen cannot eat the dessert of Fallen Flower Crystal." The maid Feicui said in a low voice. ☆

The maid Yinhuan asked curiously: "Why?"☆

"It seems that there is something special in the Fallen Flower Crystal," Jade replied.

"I don't know the details. Let's not discuss the master's affairs casually.☆

You know our queen, if she knows we are talking about her behind her back, we will be…"☆

Before she finished her words, Feicui suddenly grabbed Yinhuan's hand alertly, and the two of them hurriedly left the Imperial Garden. ☆

Concubine Xuan stopped picking flowers, a hint of curiosity and deep thought flashed in her eyes. ☆

She turned to her personal maid Hongxiu and smiled, then whispered a few instructions.

Hong Xiu nodded in agreement and then left quietly, presumably to find out more secrets about Luo Hua Jing. ☆

Concubine Xuan continued to stroll in the imperial garden, but she was still thinking about what the two palace maids had just said. ☆

Suddenly she saw Lipin's figure in the distance,☆

When Concubine Xuan's eyes fell on Concubine Li who was admiring the peony, a subtle inquiry flashed in her eyes. ☆

She slowly approached Lipin with a smile on her face, but that smile did not reach her eyes, which revealed an unfathomable scheming. ☆

In the polite exchanges with Lipin, Xuanfei's eyes always remain friendly yet calculating. ☆

Her eyes moved around Lipin, as if she was evaluating and figuring out what was going on, while also quietly making plans. ☆

When Concubine Li turned and left, Concubine Xuan's eyes regained that unfathomable calmness.☆

Empress Xuan walked slowly from the Imperial Garden back to her bedroom. Her face looked exceptionally gentle, yet a bit deep. ☆

When I walked into the bedroom, Hongxiu was already waiting by my side, her intelligent eyes revealing her loyalty to her master. ☆

"All of you go down." Concubine Xuan ordered softly, with an unquestionable majesty in her tone. ☆

The palace maids, guards, and eunuchs all responded in unison, and then retreated in an orderly manner.☆

Suddenly, only Concubine Xuan and Hongxiu were left in the huge palace. ☆

Concubine Xuan sat down on the couch, motioned Hongxiu to come closer, and whispered, "Speak."☆

Hong Xiu bowed her head and responded respectfully: "I have already found out that the Fallen Flower Crystal is made from the heart of the top-grade Night-Glowing Lotus.☆

Presumably, Lady Yaopin cannot eat the lotus core due to her physical condition, so she is afraid of the Fallen Flower Crystal. "☆

After hearing this, Concubine Xuan's eyes flashed with a sinister light, and she sneered in her heart:☆

"In that case, Yaopin's reaction to the Night-Glowing Lotus is an exploitable weakness.☆

She couldn't help but laugh softly, as if she had seen the dawn of victory. ”☆

"Very good." Xuan Fei's voice was cold and cruel.

"Hongxiu, come here." Concubine Xuan beckoned Hongxiu to come closer and whispered a few words.

"Go ahead," Concubine Xuan waved her hand again, her tone revealing an unquestionable cruelty. Hongxiu took the order and left. ☆

Empress Xuan looked at Hongxiu's departing back, a cruel smile on her face. ☆

In this contest, she will make sure that Concubine Yao will never be able to turn things around. ☆

In the afternoon, the sun shines dappled on the paths of the Imperial Garden.☆

Empress Xuan seemed to be walking calmly in the garden, but her eyes were hiding a conspiracy unknown to the public. ☆

Not far away, several palace maids gathered together and whispered. ☆

"Have you heard? The Imperial Hospital has just released a skin-nourishing cream," a palace maid said mysteriously, "Its effect is truly miraculous. After using it, your skin feels like it's been reborn."☆

"Oh my god, is that true? I want to try it too!" Another maid's eyes flickered with desire for beauty. ☆

When Concubine Xuan heard these discussions, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of a sinister smile. ☆

She knew that beauty was the weak spot of the women in the harem, and Concubine Xuan's eyes became colder and colder. ☆

In Concubine Yao's palace, many maids were also whispering. ☆