Chapter 78 Jealousy (1/2)

”Lengmei, you should keep a low profile these days,” said Zui Linglong as she gazed at the tea in the cup, interrupting Lengmei's meditation.

”I paved the way in secret for everything you have obtained,” She raised her head and looked at Lengmei, and her eyes filled with peace.

”She's really a crank.” Lengmei thought as she got absent-minded while contemplating Zui Linglong's countenance.

”You don't have enough cards in your hand to play against that person,” Zui Linglong's voice brought Lengmei back to the reality.

Her words were blunt, but Lengmei didn't care. She laughed instead.

”Yes! I know what I should do. What I'm doing right now was meant to be used on Tang Xia.”

Lengmei held up her teacup and took a sip in an elegant manner.

She didn't care whether she could get true love from the emperor, but she knew Tang Xia's existence was an obstacle in her way to power.

She would get rid of Tang Xia at all costs.

Lengmei sat there with her back upright, displaying her inalienable pride to Zui Linglong.

For her family and her future in the harem, she would not allow Tang Xia to stay above her!

”You seem to have your plan. I don't need to say anything more,” said Zui Linglong as she recognized Lengmei's preparedness and thought she wouldn't do anything dangerous.

”She does have some wits. I made a right choice to pick her,” Zui Linglong nodded to herself in her mind.

”Thank you for your appreciation. I won't waste our efforts,” Lengmei smiled gently at Zui Linglong, her eyes full of confidence.

”Well then, I should probably leave now.”

Zui Linglong stood up and bid farewell to Lengmei.

Lengmei nodded. Zui Linglong held her sleeves together and walked outside, her white clothes waving and her steps swift as if she was walking on air. Her figure disappeared outside the gate in the blink of an eye.

Lengmei stared at her leaving figure and then gave a quiet smile.

”Your Grace, you have been sitting here for a long time. How about I help you get some rest?”

Anran walked in the chamber and said to Tang Xia in a gentle voice.

Tang Xia had been sitting there for nearly an hour. She was in low spirits whenever Anran approached and asked her something. Anran was worried and could do nothing but keep caring for her.

Tang Xia shook her head and showed no interest in her suggestion.

”Then what about I get some snacks for you?” Anran made another suggestion.

Tang Xia shook her head again and said, ”I'm fine. Let me sit here alone a little longer.”

Anran stepped outside resignedly.

Tang Xia had been in a bad mood ever since she learned about Lengmei's pregnancy. Even though she knew what she experienced here was all fake, she was still unable to control her feelings.

A suspicion was crying in her head. She tried to suppress it, but it only fretted her more.

How could Lengmei get pregnant?

Tang Xia was deeply confused, but the imperial doctor's diagnosis was real. No matter how badly she didn't want to believe it, she had to admit it was the truth.

On the other hand, Chu Tiankuo's reaction was by no means fake either, which made Tang Xia feel somewhat relaxed, even though she still didn't know how to ease her worries.

Tang Xia didn't realize Chu Tiankuo had gradually influenced her mood.

”His Majesty is arriving!” Suddenly there was a cry outside, and Chu Tiankuo walked in.

Tang Xia heaved a sigh and stood up to receive him. Visitors always came at the worst time. With her bad mood, Tang Xia was a little concerned about whether she could hold her temper.

”All of you, step outside. I have something to say with the queen!”

Chu Tiankuo waved his hands and all the servants nearby bowed and stepped outside.

Tang Xia sat back to her seat as soon as she saw the door closed.

”Well, you're not happy to see me?” Chu Tiankuo looked at Tang Xia who sat back, and a teasing smile crept up his lips.

In his eyes, Tang Xia was always outgoing and optimistic. He felt curious about her being unhappy.

”You are the emperor here. You are free to go anywhere in the palace, aren't you?” Tang Xia raised her eyes lazily and cast a glance at him.

The very man who disturbed her mind was standing in front of her. She felt mixed emotions in her heart and didn't know how to talk with him.

”I didn't do anything to upset you, did I? So what's up?” Chu Tiankuo gave a short laugh and was puzzled at Tang Xia's tone.

However, he was in a good mood, and he was glad to play along.

”I'm just in a bad mood. Could you please visit your other concubines lest you get unhappy too in my company?” Tang Xia was still in a fret and said as she raised her head.

Her words were strange and somewhat meaningful. Even though Chu Tiankuo didn't know what happened, he knew he was being blamed and couldn't help feeling annoyed.

”So you vent your feelings on me?” Chu Tiankuo gave a sneer and snapped at Tang Xia.

”Do you come here just to quarrel with me?” Tang Xia raised her voice too, and her eyes fixed on Chu Tiankuo fiercely.