The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 336 Consort Lin's Assistance

Yunqing Palace.

After Consort Lin helped Consort Li give birth safely, Emperor Jing generously rewarded Consort Lin with a great deal of wealth.

The servants in the harem were also the kind of people who fawned on the powerful and bullied the weak, treating others as they pleased. The Yunqing Palace of today was no longer as desolate and impoverished as it was when Jing Anle first came here.

Jing Anle sipped her tea while observing the scene. Then a gentle female voice rang out.

"Princess, it is my fault for not welcoming you sooner." Consort Lin's voice came from afar, carrying with it a medicinal fragrance.

The aroma of herbs filled the air, and Jing Anle knew that she was organizing her medicinal materials again.

"I just wanted to visit Your Majesty, I hope I haven't disturbed you." Jing Anle smiled sincerely.

Since Jing Anle helped Consort Lin teach Consort Chen a lesson last time, and they have been through a lot together, their relationship has long since become more than just a superficial one between a concubine and a princess; it is more like a friendship.

Consort Lin remained aloof, dressed in a light blue palace gown, with her hair simply styled in a bun. She wore no makeup, yet her demeanor was exceptional. She returned Jing Anle a gentle smile.

The two sat facing each other.

"When I first arrived, I saw a group of monks heading towards the royal ancestral hall, saying they were praying for my brother's wedding the day after tomorrow," Jing Anle said casually.

Consort Lin's expression remained unchanged. She casually picked up a blue-and-white porcelain teacup from the table, took a sip, and said, "The Crown Prince's wedding is just around the corner; it must be handled properly."

Jing Anle was not in a hurry and slowly said, "I heard that Master Jiquan is among them."

“Since Jiquan is highly proficient in Buddhism, he will naturally serve the royal family.”

Jing Anle nodded and continued, "I heard that he was a master specially invited from the Southern Frontier by Princess Yongping. He must be a master of boundless Buddhist teachings. It is only because Princess Yongping values ​​him that he must be exceptionally capable."

“I have also heard that Master Jiquan is a high-ranking monk whom Princess Yongping specially invited from the Southern Frontier. Since he is highly valued by her, he must be exceptionally capable.” Jing Anle’s tone changed slightly, and his gaze fell on Consort Lin’s face. “However, I have also heard that Master Jiquan is not a native of the Southern Frontier, but rather a native of Lanzhou in our Jing Kingdom.”

"It just so happens that Your Highness is also from Lanzhou. Do you know this eminent monk?"

Now that things have come to this point, what else could Lin Fei not understand? She knew that Jing Anle must already know about her relationship with Ji Quan.

Consort Lin waved her hand, and Dong Qing tactfully withdrew, locking the door behind her. Only the two of them remained inside.

"Since the princess has come to me, she must have investigated the matter thoroughly. If there is anything the princess needs me to do, please speak frankly."

Even though she knew Consort Lin was intelligent, Jing Anle was still surprised. She didn't even ask why, but simply said those words.

Even so, Jing Anle still wanted to explain, saying, "Princess Yongping is no kind person. Jiquan is being manipulated by her. No matter how things turn out, he will not have a good outcome."

Consort Lin lowered her head to touch the gold bracelet beside her; it had already faded somewhat.

"The princess is saying that Princess Yongping is asking Jiquan to do something treasonous."

Since death was inevitable regardless of whether the matter succeeded or failed, it meant that Ji Quan had committed a capital offense. What Consort Lin did not expect was that Ji Quan was indeed a pawn in Princess Yongping's hands.

"Yes." Jing Anle's voice was firm. At the same time, she was surprised that Consort Lin seemed to have anticipated Yongping's situation, because her face was completely calm.

Although Consort Lin did not know what Ji Quan would do in the future, she knew that if he did, the consequences would be severe.

“So the princess wants me to stop Ji Quan.” Consort Lin looked up, her eyes sparkling.

"Yes." Jing Anle didn't want to beat around the bush; this was the purpose of her trip.

"Stopping Ji Quan is not only about stopping him from aiding and abetting evil, but also about saving his life."

Consort Lin couldn't help but recall what Ji Quan had said to her that night: that their bond of gratitude had long since been severed, and that they were now just strangers.

A pang of sadness welled up in her heart. In what capacity should she do this now?

"Princess, could you grant me one request?" Consort Lin's voice held a hint of pleading.

Jing Anle sighed inwardly, for love was indeed a tormenting thing. She nodded gently and said, "I agree."

"Princess, why don't you ask what it is?" Consort Lin was slightly taken aback.

"You want to save Jiquan's life."

They gazed at each other, their almond-shaped eyes seemingly able to see into each other's hearts.

Consort Lin smiled bitterly, "Only the princess truly understands me."

After saying this, Consort Lin slowly took off the bracelet on her hand and murmured, "In the end, he embarked on a path of no return."

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will do my utmost."

For some reason, Jing Anle had a bad feeling. In the current situation, Consort Lin was the best helper. She asked Consort Lin for help, not to ask Consort Lin to sacrifice herself.

Jing Anle reached out and grasped Consort Lin's hand, feeling its warmth. "Your Majesty, you must prioritize your own safety in all things."

Consort Lin smiled gently and replied, "Of course."

After Jing Anle left Yunqing Palace, Consort Lin looked at herself in the mirror, and the beautiful woman in the mirror had a solemn expression.

"Your Highness?" Dong Qing hadn't seen Consort Lin with such an expression in a long time, and she was a little worried.

Lin Fei took out a dagger from the drawer, drew it open, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

"Your Majesty! What are you doing?" Dongqing asked, both surprised and frightened.

"Dongqing, could you go and find out where Princess Yongping has been lately?"

Dong Qing was very puzzled. "Princess Yongping? When did we have anything to do with her? Besides, she's so close to Consort Chen; she's not someone easy to deal with..."

Before she could finish speaking, Consort Lin interrupted her, saying, "Of course I know."

From the moment she entered the palace from Yongping in the southern border region, she knew that this Princess Yongping was not here with good intentions.

In the past, when she was worshipping Buddha in the Empress Dowager's palace, Princess Yongping would often visit the Empress Dowager. However, the Empress Dowager was not on good terms with Emperor Jing, but was close to Prince Qing.

With the power in the Southern Frontier and the former military strength of Prince Qing, what else is there to be unclear? Coupled with Jing Anle's words today, she was almost certain that Princess Yongping and Prince Qing harbored ulterior motives.

Jing Anle is right. To save Ji Quan, they must stop his actions. She needs to think about it carefully tonight.