Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: Chapter 613: Seeing Wei Qingwan Again_1 (1/2)

Chapter 613: Chapter 613: Seeing Wei Qingwan Again_1

Behind Wei Ruo were Xiumei and Lin Fang, both of them wary, cautious at every step, prepared to protect Wei Ruo at any time.

Arriving in front of the Kunning Palace, Qin Momo paused in her steps, turning her head to Wei Ruo, she said, “Queen Rui, you had an old bond with King Jing. As long as you are not too obstinate, King Jing will not harm you.”

For Qin Momo to say such words to Wei Ruo at this time, it must be in consideration of their past relationship.

“Thank you for your concern, Momo. I am the wife of King Rui, and it should not be proper for King Jing to harm me, his sister.” Wei Ruo replied.

Qin Momo frowned slightly, as if she had many more things to say, but refrained from speaking further.

Entering the Kunning palace, Wei Ruo didn’t find the Imperial Concubine Hui.

Within the palace, numerous royal women gathered.

According to the rules of the Great Ye Dynasty, the Emperor’s spirit tablet would be kept in the Qianqing Palace for twenty-seven days, during which time monks would recite scriptures for him. All the while, the women would pray and recite Buddhist scriptures under the leadership of Imperial Concubine Hui.

When Wei Ruo entered, all people’s eyes turned to her, their expressions somewhat unusual.

Among them, there were several members of the Qunfang Association founded by Wei Ruo. Their relationship with Wei Ruo wasn’t bad.

However, times have changed, and under the current situation of Capital City, their gaze at Wei Ruo was different from before.

Wei Ruo’s gaze swept the crowd, pausing slightly when she saw Wei Qingwan.

After not seeing each other for three years, Wei Qingwan looked noticeably weary and older. Her delicate skin had acquired the marks of age, and there were fine lines at the corners of her eyes. Her under-eye bags were somewhat pronounced, perhaps due to the lack of sleep in recent days.

Wei Qingwan was also looking at Wei Ruo. In just a glance, Wei Qingwan’s fists clenched tightly.

How come after three years in the bitter cold, Wei Qingruo did not look old at all? Even more, she seemed to be even more radiant than three years ago?

This isn’t fair!

Currently, Imperial Concubine Hui was not present, and the women in the room instinctively formed two rows, respectfully waiting for her.

Wei Ruo was arranged by Qin Momo to sit next to Qi Shijing.

This also put her near Wei Qingwan.

Wei Qingwan deliberately moved closer to Wei Ruo and whispered through gritted teeth, “You really are brainless, daring to return to the Capital City!”

Wei Ruo flicked a glance at Wei Qingwan and replied, “Why wouldn’t I dare to return? The Emperor, my father-in-law, has passed away. As his daughter-in-law, it is my duty to mourn for him.”

Lowering her voice, Wei Qingwan sneered, “Weren’t you pretty smart before? How come you’ve become so stupid now? Or is it that your smartness only lies in farming?”

“Surprisingly, you seem rather concerned about me,” Wei Ruo calmly replied, her demeanor unruffled in the face of Wei Qingwan’s mockery.

“Huh, you can even laugh now. I bet there are times when you’ll cry and it won’t be enough!” Wei Qingwan continued.

How could she stand Wei Ruo being so calm and composed?

How could Wei Ruo be like this? She should be terrified, she should be on the edge! What Wei Ruo was experiencing now was exactly the same.

With King Jing in power and the King Yu Residence on the brink of danger, could her King Rui Residence escape?

They were in the same situation!

Wei Ruo didn’t reply. Wei Qingwan continued to mock, “Did you think you’re just here to mourn? Do you mindlessly think you and King Rui can return to Jiliao alive? I tell you, you’re dreaming! If you and King Rui had stayed in Jiliao, perhaps there would have been a glimmer of hope. It’s a pity you were too foolish, to the point you thought your return is just for mourning. Therefore, it serves you right if you can’t make it out alive!”

“It seems like you are eagerly anticipating my misfortune?” Wei Ruo asked.

“Wei Qingruo, I don’t mind telling you, I was afraid that you wouldn’t come. It shouldn’t just be me who ends up in this position; you should suffer a thousand, ten thousand times more than me!” Wei Qingwan declared.