Quick Transmigration: Knowing I'm a Bad Woman, Yet Still Liking Me?

No matter what Eunuch Wang said, Xiao Chengze stood there motionless.

Only when he heard footsteps behind him did Xiao Chengze nod helplessly. "Then I will not make things difficult for Eunuch Wang. However, I am really worried about my brother. If there is any situation, I hope Eunuch Wang will send someone to inform me at any time."

"Oh, certainly, certainly, this old servant thanks Your Highness Prince Jin for your consideration." Wang Shun'an looked extremely grateful when he saw that the god of war had finally relented.

He had just finished speaking when he saw the Imperial Concubine also come out, and he quickly said, "Respectfully seeing off the Imperial Concubine."

Bai Yuan turned around and glared at him upon hearing this, "Eunuch Wang, you'd better take care of yourself. If anything happens to His Majesty, not only will I not forgive you, but the Empress Dowager will not spare you either."

Wang Shunan cursed Bai Yuan as a "fool" in his heart, then slowly raised his head to meet her gaze, even showing a hint of pity in his eyes, "Then there's no need for Your Highness to worry."

Bai Yuan was taken aback at first, then glared at him fiercely again before turning and walking away with an arrogant expression.

However, he was certain in his heart that Wang Shunan's confidence was probably due to some connection with the Fourth Prince.

Before she had gone far, she saw Xiao Chengze standing in the distance watching her.

Bai Yuan thought for a moment and nodded to the other party. Xiao Chengze also nodded slightly, and the two walked in opposite directions.

Upon arriving at Jade Hibiscus Palace, Bai Yuan immediately fell asleep.

When I woke up, half the sky outside was already dyed red by the sunset.

She stood up, took the water Wan Yue offered, and drank a sip. "Is there any news from His Majesty?"

"His Majesty has woken up, just recently."

Bai Yuan leaned her head against the bed. "Hmm, it seems the illness isn't serious."

"Yes, the people from the Imperial Hospital have been waiting there. They examined His Majesty and said that his illness is not serious and he should be fine after some rest."

After dinner, Bai Yuan sat listlessly on the chaise lounge.

Xiao Chengyu's illness disrupted her plans, making it impossible to clean up the mess after the theft.

She had originally planned to come back and rest today, and then call Xiao Chengyu over tomorrow.

Now that he's fallen ill, he probably won't be coming to the harem for ten days or half a month.

If Xiao Chengze proves himself and she gets pregnant immediately, she'll have to find other reasons to justify it.

As I was thinking, someone suddenly climbed in through the window.

Wan Yue had gotten used to it, and turned to go outside to keep watch.

Bai Yuan, resting her chin on her hand, lazily looked at the newcomer. "Ah Xuan, what brings you here?"

Wei Ci walked up to her with a serious expression and bowed. "I found some things that I thought you might be interested in, so I thought I'd come and tell you as soon as possible."

"Oh~?"

Bai Yuan seemed genuinely interested after hearing this, and sat up straight. "Sit down quickly and tell me slowly."

Wei Ci didn't stand on ceremony and sat down on a chair next to him. "I found out that Shen Xun'er and the palace maid who gave birth to the fourth prince were both brought into the palace by Wang Shun'an, although I haven't found out the specific relationship between them yet."

Bai Yuan wasn't surprised at all; she had already guessed it.

Her slender, pale fingers gently stroked the fan in her hand. After a long while, she spoke again, "How old was Wang Shunan when he entered the palace?"

Wei Ci's expression hardened. "What do you mean?"

"I'm not sure, you can check it out while you're at it."

Wei Ci nodded. "When I secretly went to investigate Shen Xun'er today, I also found a packet of powder in Ningxiang Pavilion. After showing it to Physician Yang, he said he couldn't tell exactly what it was, but it should be a kind of slow-acting poison."

Bai Yuan frowned slightly. "Even if it's a slow-acting poison, His Majesty only went to her once, and that was a long time ago. She shouldn't have had a chance to administer it."

"I know, so I guess the one who poisoned His Majesty was Wang Shunan, and Shen Xun'er's target was probably someone else."

Bai Yuan was speechless, unsure whether to say Wei Ci was capable or Xiao Chengyu was too useless.

What a eunuch who hadn't even become the head of the Eastern Depot could find out, Xiao Chengyu knew nothing about.

However, she quickly figured it out.

Xiao Chengyu's sources of information in the palace came partly from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, partly from the Eastern Depot, and partly from Wang Shun'an, the Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard was directly under the emperor, but it seems that its management was not quite up to par.

Given that all three parties had ulterior motives, the information he received was all what others wanted him to know, making it impossible for him to investigate anything he wanted.

If Bai Yuan hadn't reminded Wei Ci, then Emperor Xiao Chengyu would have truly been controlled by the female lead.

Bai Yuan secretly praised the female lead in her heart, thinking that she was indeed very resourceful.

Seeing her remain silent, Wei Ci reminded her with some concern, "If... I mean if you get pregnant, she will definitely do something to you, so you must be extremely careful. And it's not just her; once you're pregnant, neither His Majesty, the Empress, nor Consort Shu will easily let you give birth to their child."

Bai Yuan chuckled lightly, tossed the fan aside, and grasped Wei Ci's hand. "I know this palace is a den of dragons and tigers, but I still have you. But surely the Embroidered Uniform Guard can find what you've discovered?"

At this point, Wei Ci frowned. "The Embroidered Uniform Guard is indeed acting strangely, and I've already started investigating. By the way, you know the current situation. How about I send a few trusted men to you?"

Bai Yuan smiled brightly at him for a while before shaking her head. "Thank you, Brother Xuan. Although I do need these people, if you send me people, I'm worried that they'll be discovered by Wang Shunan and Shen Xun'er's men, which would put you in danger."

Wei Ci was momentarily stunned by her laughter, then grasped her hand in return, his face serious. "I'm not afraid of danger. I've already lost my family; I can't lose you too."

"Don't worry, if I become pregnant, the Prince of Jin will take action. There's no need for us to take risks ourselves if we can let others do it."

Wei Ci was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, but then he smiled.

Bai Yuan's statement suggests that, in her mind, she still ranks higher than Prince Jin.

The unpleasantness I felt last night while waiting outside the General's Mansion dissipated considerably.

She was just a woman, a woman who was manipulated.

She was just trying to protect her family; she had no choice. What did she do wrong?

If it weren't for the incident at the Qi family's residence, and if he hadn't made a moment of folly, she wouldn't be in this situation!

"Then I'll do as you say, but you must let me know if anything happens. I'll help you figure something out, so don't try to handle it all by yourself. After all, Prince Jin is a member of the royal family, and there's no such thing as a good person in the royal family."

The two talked for a while longer before Wei Ci reluctantly left.

Just as he was about to go back, he received a message from Shen Xun'er requesting a meeting.

Wei Ci thought for a moment and then sneaked into the inner palace again, arriving silently at Ningxiang Pavilion. "Did you need something?"

Shen Xun'er was only wearing her inner garment at this time, and her hair was naturally loose.

When she saw Wei Ci arrive, she smiled brightly and said, "Brother Xuan, you're here?"