Chapter 1357 - 1364: Situ Changge’s Impulse (3)
In the Dragon Tent
Their pleasure was abruptly interrupted, and for a time, both lost the mood. Cai Wei got up, her throat parched from her earlier cries. Now with a rare moment of respite, she hurriedly climbed up to call for tea.
Xiao Zhi brought over the flower tea she favored, carefully handing the teacup into her hands. Cai Wei took a sip and asked, "What happened to Ning Huaixiu just now?"
Xiao Zhi replied, "She has been sent to the Ministry of Punishments. That damn maid offended His Majesty and the Empress. Even dying a hundred times would not be enough to atone for her crimes."
After finishing her tea, Cai Wei handed the cup back to Xiao Zhi and said, "Bring her back. Find the Imperial Physician to look at her. Don’t let her die."
"Yes!"
Although Xiao Zhi thought the Empress was too kind-hearted, she dared not comment on the Empress’s decision. She agreed and went to handle the matter.
Nangong Yi heard the conversation between Cai Wei and Xiao Zhi and snorted, "You are too softhearted and forgiving. This kind of woman with insidious intentions is unmistakable, and it’s no pity if she dies!"
Cai Wei glared at him and said, "It’s all because you’ve been flaunting yourself around that attracted these rotten peach blossoms. Otherwise, why would a girl of the Chancellor’s mansion stoop to this? In fact, Ning Huaixiu’s nature isn’t bad; it’s just that her obsession with you is too deep. She’s been here for over a month, and even though she’s been trying to seduce you, she hasn’t resorted to any despicable means, nor has she ever harbored thoughts of harming me. Besides, when the abolished prince staged his coup, Prime Minister Ning firmly stood on your side. He joined you in your hopeless fight against Nangong Shi. For that loyalty alone, you cannot let her die. Otherwise, it would make you seem ungrateful and inconsiderate of the mutual feelings of sovereign and subject."