Chapter 38: The Yun Palace? The Ghost Palace? (1/2)

Translator: Li Wenting

Proofreader: Prof. Zhu Yuan

The assassination attempt in the Yun Palace had caused quite a stir in the capital. People living in the capital were pretty anxious, since it was hard for them to accept the fact that such a noble prince like Beiming Xuan was attacked by the assassin. There had been much debate in the imperial court, with all the parties representing different spheres of influence sending letters to the Emperor.

In sharp contrast to the commotion in the capital, the Yun Palace, where the assassination took place, enjoyed peace and quiet.

Ruan Jiujiu led an untroubled life here in the Yun Palace.

Nobody told her what happened outside the Yun Palace, so she chose to set her mind at ease. Besides, she decided to ride on Beiming Xuan’s coattails for the time being, so there was no need for her to worry about other things. Now, her top priority was to enjoy her sound sleep and leisurely meal, and stay in good health.

Now she had eaten and slept to her heart’s content, regaining her high-spiritedness. Noticing that Zou Meng kept making his presence felt in front of her, Ruan Jiujiu asked: “What happened?”

It seemed that he was holding back words which had sprung to his lips. What happened to Beiming Xuan?

Zou Meng hesitated for a moment before he spoke to Ruan Jiujiu bashfully: “Miss Ruan, the lord wants you to greet a guest.”

“Greet a guest?”Ruan Jiujiu raised her brows: “Are you sure he wants me to greet a guest? Not to entertain a male patron?”

Zou Meng was confused. Miss Ruan was so reckless. Besides, Beiming Xuan was no bad guy.

“Well, I’m just joking.”Ruan Jiujiu smiled cunningly as she raised her brows: “Who is that guest?”

“Miss Ruan, you…”Zou Meng choked up. Finally, he gave a full account, leaving nothing out: “I don’t know the specifics. The lord just sent me to tell you. He wanted you to make some preparations and greet the guest in the front chamber. He also said that you can greet that guest in your own way. Follow your own inclinations.”

In her own way? Following her own inclinations?

What did he mean?

She stared at Zou Meng frostily. Zou Meng’s heart jolted. He thought he had better take to his heels.

He squeezed a smile, waved his hand and took a step back: “Miss Ruan, I have sent his message. Now I have to go. I still have some business to deal with.”

“Hey! Don’t go! Make it clear!”Ruan Jiujiu shouted. Zou Meng, however, disappeared without a trace.

At the moment, a bunch of people were on the verge of mental collapse in the courtyard of the front chamber.

Originally, Princess Changle was indulging herself in the sheer joy of being able to meet Beiming Xuan. To her surprise, there was a huge gap between what she had imagined and what she actually encountered.

After she got into the front chamber of the Yun Palace, she found it hard to orient herself. They could find neither the way to move in nor the way to get back. It seemed that they were obstructed by some intangible walls. Having walked hours and hours, they finally returned to where they started.

She was starving, thirsty and exhausted. The powder she applied to conceal her wound was moistened by her sweat, stinging her wound on the face.

Now she entertained no high hopes for meeting Beiming Xuan. She would thank heaven with utmost sincerity if someone could give her a steamed bun and a bowl of water.

Unfortunately, no one came to help her.

“Your Highness, you can sit right here. I will fan your face with a leaf. Have a rest.”