Chapter 2414: Why Is It You?

Not only did Qiao Xuan accompany them, but she also took control of the harem and began to clean house.

Yang Mu knew this was serious. He couldn’t afford to be careless in the palace, especially if someone with ulterior motives was hiding there.

Her Majesty entrusted this search to me. That means she trusts me. I can’t let her down…

As the search progressed, He Zhiqing started to panic, her behavior growing more suspicious by the moment.

A few sharp words from Yang Mu frightened her into revealing her identity. She then requested to be taken to her rightful place in the palace, but He Zhiqing wasn’t willing to comply. She hurriedly pleaded, claiming to be an old acquaintance of the new emperor and insisted on seeing him.

Afraid Yang Mu wouldn’t believe her, she brought up her cousin, Xie Jingrong, hoping this would convince him.

No one would dare lie about something like that; the consequences would be severe if the truth came out.

But Yang Mu had no intention of troubling Shao Yunduan over a concubine of the Fourth Prince. He ordered two of his men, “Take her to Her Majesty!”

“Her Majesty?”

He Zhiqing was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered and asked eagerly, “Has the Emperor already appointed an Empress? I… I should pay my respects…”

For the sake of Xie Jingrong, Qiao Xuan didn’t mind showing a bit of kindness to He Zhiqing, even though she knew this woman wasn’t trustworthy and there had been some unpleasant dealings between them.

However, there was no need to argue with her now.

Qiao Xuan’s directness left He Zhiqing stunned and unsure of how to react.

Of course, she couldn’t go to North Park Palace, but—

Humans are like that. They’re prone to pushing their luck, especially when they start entertaining delusions, thinking they might have a chance.

At first, she wished she could sprout wings and fly back to Yuzhang immediately, but now, the idea of leaving so easily didn’t sit well with her.

Would life be any better if she returned?

The Xie Family had grown disappointed in her; no one cared about her anymore. What awaited her was a dull, unremarkable life—definitely not what she wanted.

“I-I’ve been in the palace for a long time and know a lot. I want to speak to Her Majesty alone. There’s something I need to tell her…”

Qiao Xuan needed someone who knew the ins and outs of the court, and if He Zhiqing could stay, she might still have a chance.

But Ding Xiang, unable to tolerate any more, scolded her with a cold smile, “How dare you! You’re nothing but a concubine from the previous dynasty, yet you dare to be so insolent toward Her Majesty! Do you think you’re in a position to make demands? You don’t know what’s good for you!”

He Zhiqing’s face turned pale, but she looked at Qiao Xuan with a pleading expression.

Qiao Xuan, however, lost interest.

She had too many other things to deal with and no time to waste on He Zhiqing.

She wasn’t at all interested in He Zhiqing’s request for a “private conversation.”

To Qiao Xuan, He Zhiqing was just like Qiao Wei and the others—untrustworthy. She wouldn’t believe a word.

“If you can’t decide, I’ll make the choice for you. Tomorrow, I’ll have someone send you back to Yuzhang!”

He Zhiqing hurriedly pleaded, “Why won’t you let me stay? I know the palace well. I can really help you and be your right hand!”

Ding Xiang sneered. “You know perfectly well whether you want to be her right hand or if you’re up to something else. Don’t take us for fools! Do you really think you can still rely on the Xie Family?”

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