The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 200 Sisterly Bond Broken

After returning from the Imperial Garden, Jiang Qing was restless, her mind constantly replaying Jing Anle's words.

Last year, I accidentally ate honey and developed a rash, which is why I missed the banquet. Now that I think about it, my maid has been with me since the beginning of the household, and the other palace servants had been instructed long ago…

Why? I've been so good to her.

Xiao You, a maidservant, was born into the Jiang family and had grown up with Jiang Qing since childhood. She was most afraid of Jiang Qing having a worried look on her face.

Jiang Qing looked at Xiao You for a long time before asking, "Xiao You, what do you think of Consort Shen?"

This really hit Xiaoyou right where it hurts.

“My lord, as a servant, I should not speak out of turn. Although you are kind-hearted, it does not mean that others are good.”

Consort Jiang was somewhat puzzled and asked curiously, "What makes you say that?"

Xiaoyou immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed, saying, "Does Your Excellency still remember the rash you had last year?"

Jiang Qing nodded, "Of course I remember."

She accidentally ate honey that day and developed a rash, thus missing the year-end banquet and naturally losing an opportunity to be favored.

"Do you know why you suddenly broke out in a rash?" Xiaoyou looked up and stared directly at Jiang Qing. "On the day of the banquet, I saw with my own eyes that Consort Shen sneaked out of our small kitchen."

Jiang Qing's eyes widened. "What did you say?"

“The nobleman treated her like a sister, but she…” Xiaoyou bit her lip, indignant.

Jiang Qing felt a wave of nausea. She never expected that Shen Mengru, whom she had always regarded as a friend, would do such a vicious thing.

"Then why didn't you say so that day?" Jiang Qing still clung to her last glimmer of hope.

"Miss!" In her haste, Xiaoyou actually called Jiang Qing by her maiden name.

"The incident happened so suddenly that day. I was worried about your safety. Afterwards, I kept thinking, seeing how close you and Consort Shen are, how could you listen to my heartfelt words?"

Looking at Xiaoyou, whom she had grown up with, Shen Qing could no longer deceive herself. It was Shen Mengru who had ruined her life, and she had even pretended to be innocent in front of her.

"Xiaoyou, get up. I misjudged you and almost wronged you." Jiang Qing said as she went to help Xiaoyou up.

“There is much strife in the palace. I originally thought Shen Mengru was simple-minded, and she was the one who helped me when I first entered the palace. I would repay a small kindness with a great one, and I was willing to be sincere to her, but…” Jiang Qing revealed a bitter smile.

"It was someone else who had bad intentions; it has nothing to do with you, sir," Xiaoyou comforted her.

"So what should we do now? Should we turn against Consort Shen?"

Jiang Qing sighed, "From now on, she and I will have nothing to do with each other. Consider this repayment for the kindness she showed me when she saved me."

Xiaoyou opened her mouth, but said nothing. In the end, her young lady was too kind.

Autumn days always fly by, and before you know it, it's evening.

Yongfu Palace.

Jing Anle sat at the top, and Jiang Qing sat at the bottom.

"Since you have come to see me, I suppose you have already verified the matter?" Jing Anle said slowly, casually sitting in the head seat, her skirt spread out like a splendid flower.

Jiang Qing respectfully replied, "As Your Highness says, thank you for your guidance."

"Even you, sir, never imagined that sincerity could not be reciprocated. You were so sincere, yet Consort Shen would harm you in this way."

Jiang Qing's face turned pale, and she lowered her head, saying, "I have made up my mind to no longer associate with her."

"Tsk tsk." Jing Anle shook his head. "Does Your Excellency think that by backing down, Consort Shen will behave herself?"

"Why does the princess say such a thing?" Jiang Qing asked.

"Even noble people are easily swayed by emotions. You were once very close to her, and now you've suddenly broken off all ties with her. How do you know she won't do something drastic?"

Jiang Qing was overwhelmed by the repeated provocations. Being kind-hearted and easily swayed, she simply stood up and respectfully said, "Please enlighten me, Your Highness."