Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 910: Chapter 821: Unwilling to Be a Slave 41

The harem can be very cold towards servants, for example, if they fall ill, they can only wait for death. But sometimes it is more lenient, for instance, as long as palace maids and eunuchs are not making a great racket or criticizing their masters, chatting to pass the time is allowed and will not be counted against them.

Moreover, the living allowances for palace maids and eunuchs are relatively substantial, with ample pay, good food, hot soup in winter to warm, and mung bean soup chilled in wells to relieve summer heat. Of course, these benefits are limited to regular palace maids and eunuchs, not those in the Violence Room.

Due to these lenient aspects, it was convenient for Nangong Shuangshuang and Lan Ying to communicate messages and orders to those loyal to their masters in Yingyue Palace without alerting Nanny Yun.

Since cooperating with Nangong Shuangshuang in smashing the teacup, Jing Jieyu had been restless. Although she appeared very calm, her heart was anxious.

This anxiety had been present since Jing Jieyu became pregnant, mainly because her trusted aides were suddenly all taken away with no one left, and usually, she could not get close to anyone. It was like a soldier on the battlefield having their weapons and armor ripped away, always feeling extremely unsafe.

This feeling of insecurity reached its peak when she saw Lan Ying again hinting for her to go out and walk toward the peach forest. She knew something significant must have happened in Yingyue Palace, but trapped among a group of unfamiliar palace maids and nannies, she had no idea what was going on.

Furthermore, being treated so cautiously by her own confidantes could only mean one thing: someone among those serving her was plotting something. That’s why her confidantes dared not act rashly or speak openly, because the danger was too close, so near, that they feared any rash moves might harm her.

After realizing this, Jing Jieyu felt a chill run through her blood, her body stiff with fear. Looking at the surrounding palace maids and nannies, she saw each respectful face as if it were the bloodthirsty maw of a monster eager to devour her, making her desperate to escape.

But Jing Jieyu had no choice but to force herself to remain calm, putting on a nonchalant appearance in front of these people. Though she suspected Nanny Yun, she didn’t know if there were others just like her. Therefore, Jing Jieyu knew she couldn’t panic lest the enemy, whose identity was unknown, would suddenly strike.

Before long, it was the hour when Jing Jieyu was scheduled to take her daily walk. Nanny Sun quietly asked Jing Jieyu, ”Empress, where do you wish to view the scenery today? If it’s within Yingyue Palace, I shall support you. If it’s to the Imperial Garden, I will call for the sedan chair.”

Jing Jieyu shook her head and said, ”No need, I can’t be bothered with the trouble of going to the Imperial Garden, let’s just stroll in our peach forest within Yingyue Palace today. Even though there are no peach blossoms now, it’s quite interesting to see the lush green trees and count how many unripe fruits are hidden among them.”

Nanny Sun and Nanny Yun immediately stepped forward to dress Jing Jieyu in loose clothing and soft-bottomed shoes. Pregnant concubines are dressed more for comfort than appearance. Once dressed, Nanny Sun and Nanny Yun, accompanied by palace maids, surrounded Jing Jieyu, who was feeling very uneasy, as she stepped out of the main hall.

The peach forest wasn’t far from the main hall, so Jing Jieyu soon arrived. Upon reaching the peach forest, she spotted Nangong Shuangshuang and Lan Ying leading four or five little palace maids, picking peach gum in baskets. Seeing Jing Jieyu approaching, everyone immediately stepped forward to salute and offer greetings.

After Jing Jieyu instructed them to rise, seeing Nangong Shuangshuang’s calm and composed face suddenly gave her confidence, her fear diminished. With such an extremely intelligent strategist at her side, Jing Jieyu felt that no matter the issue, Nangong Shuangshuang could help her resolve it.

To ensure caution during pregnancies, no one was allowed within five steps of Jing Jieyu except palace maids and nannies caring for the Dragon Embryo. This included Lanz Ying, who was deeply trusted by Jing Jieyu, as well as Nangong Shuangshuang and Chun Sheng.

So, keeping to the rules, Nangong Shuangshuang and Lan Ying stood at a respectful five-step distance from Jing Jieyu. Lan Ying then smiled and said, ”This peach gum just appeared. I’m afraid it will rain in the next few days wasting the good peach gum, so Shuangshuang and I came out to gather it.”

”We remember Empress, you have the sharpest eyes for finding peach gum. Every time we missed some, it was you who spotted it. Since you’re here for a walk, perhaps you could instruct us in peach gum picking?”

Jing Jieyu smiled and nodded, ”It’s been a long time since I’ve tasted peach gum. Seeing the peach gum on these trees now makes me miss its taste. The peach gum in our Yingyue Palace is even better than that obtained from the Food Collection Bureau.”

”Empress, peach gum is cold-natured. You are with child; such cold substances should be avoided.” As Jing Jieyu finished speaking, Nanny Sun hurriedly stepped forward to remind her not to consume peach gum while pregnant.

Jing Jieyu raised her hand to rub her forehead and said softly, ”I am aware of the unsuitability of peach gum for pregnant women, appreciated Nanny Sun, rest assured, I was only speaking rhetorically, not planning to eat any.” With that, she suddenly took two quick steps forward.

Those two steps were swift and wide, and before anyone could react, Jing Jieyu was already several paces away from Nanny Sun and Nanny Yun. Nanny Sun was caught by surprise, while Nanny Yun, upon seeing Jing Jieyu rapidly walking away, instinctively tried to grab the hem of her garment.

But before Nanny Yun could grasp Jing Jieyu’s dress, Nangong Shuangshuang, Lan Ying, and several little palace maids rushed over and knocked both Nanny Yun and Nanny Sun to the ground.

Simultaneously, about ten eunuchs jumped down from the trees, equipped with ropes and cloths. They immediately began to bind the palace maids and Nanny Sun and Yun tightly, gagging them with cloths to prevent them from crying out and alerting potential passersby outside Yingyue Palace.

Everything happened so quickly that leaning against a peach tree, Jing Jieyu had no time for fear before everyone was tied and gagged securely.

Fortunately, after Jing Jieyu became pregnant, for safety and quiet, the concubines residing in the side and rear halls were relocated to other palaces, leaving Yingyue Palace entirely in control of Jing Jieyu’s people. This emboldened Nangong Shuangshuang to act so boldly against those surrounding Nanny Yun within Yingyue Palace.

Once everyone was secured, the first thing Nangong Shuangshuang did was come to Jing Jieyu’s side to carefully check her pulse. This time, however, Nangong Shuangshuang found Jing Jieyu’s pulse to be completely normal.

If she hadn’t personally sensed it before and confirmed that the child in Jing Jieyu’s womb was deformed, Nangong Shuangshuang wouldn’t have discovered anything unusual with the Dragon Embryo just through pulse checking.