Chapter 281 - 281: Visiting the Great Empress Dowager

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Emperor Qi Ming was stunned.

Not only was Emperor Qi Ming stunned, Xiao Nanye himself couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

“Do you really think that way?”

After a moment, Emperor Qi Ming looked at Xiao Nanye and asked softly.

However, when he spoke, doubt filled Emperor Qi Ming’s eyes. He was unaware of the Great Empress Dowager’s attempts to assassinate Xiao Nanye, but he was very clear about the Great Empress Dowager’s attitude towards Xiao Nanye.

So, after hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Emperor Qi Ming’s expression was very strange.

After hearing Emperor Qi Ming’s words, Xiao Nanye’s attitude was very calm. He nodded and said softly, “1 am indeed worried about the Great Empress Dowager. When I heard she was ill, I wanted to visit her.”

“If you’re worried, then go see her.”

With that, Emperor Qi Ming turned to Wang Kun and said, “Take them both to the Cining Palace.”

“Yes.”

After leaving the Qianqing Palace, Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan followed Wang Kun towards the Cining Palace.

Before Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan arrived at the Cining Palace, the news had already reached the ears of the Great Empress Dowager.

Hearing the words of those around her, the Empress Dowager’s eyes were filled with gloom. “He dares to see me, this bastard.”

“Your Royal Majesty, not only has King Cheng arrived, but the Queen is also here.” n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“So, today you might have to let them in.”

In the past, the Great Empress Dowager would not meet Xiao Nanye, so he would only stand at the entrance of the Cining Palace for a while and then leave.

But today, not only Xiao Nanye came, but also Jiang Peihuan.

If the Great Empress Dowager still refuses to see them, it won’t sound good when the news gets out.

Hearing the old nanny’s words, the already upset face of the Great Empress Dowager became even more so. After a few seconds of silence, she said coldly, “Let them in then. Am 1 supposed to be afraid of that bastard?”

“Your Royal Majesty, King Cheng and Queen Cheng are here to pay their respects.”

Just as the Great Empress Dowager finished speaking, she heard the voice of a young eunuch in the palace.

Seeing that the Great Empress Dowager remained silent, the old nanny turned to the young eunuch and said, “Hurry up and invite the King and Queen Cheng in.”

After entering the inner hall, Jian Peihuan was slightly behind Xiao Nanye. The two of them walked inside together.

Upon entering the inner hall of the Cining Palace, Jiang Peihuan saw the Great Empress Dowager sitting in the main seat.

The Great Empress Dowager’s face was very pale. Although she had some makeup on, it still couldn’t hide the tiredness in her eyes.

With just one look, Jiang Peihuan knew that the Great Empress Dowager was truly ill and it wasn’t a minor sickness.

When the Empress Dowager looked over, Jiang Peihuan slightly bowed, “We pays respects to the Great Empress Dowager.”

“Get up.”

The Great Empress Dowager cast a glance at the two standing below, her eyes filled with complexity.

After Jiang Peihuan stood up, the Great Empress Dowager coldly asked, “Why have you come to my Cining Palace today?”

Jiang Peihuan replied, preempting, “After the grand wedding, we should have come to the palace for a visit. However, due to my husband minor illness, we were delayed for a few days. We beg for the Great Empress Dowager’s forgiveness.”

Hearing this, the Great Empress Dowager’s eyes wandered over Xiao Nanye, laden with meaning. “Feeling unwell?” she inquired.

Seeing Xiao Nanye appearing perfectly normal, with no signs of illness, the Great Empress Dowager’s expression darkened. After a long pause, she finally said, “If you’re feeling unwell, then rest well at your mansion.”

Ignoring her implied command to leave, Xiao Nanye said with a smile, “I’ve heard the Great Empress Dowager is unwell, so I came to visit. How are you feeling now?” His face bore a smile, but his eyes held no warmth.

Hearing this, the Great Empress Dowager’s gaze towards Xiao Nanye was unmistakably murderous. After a moment, she turned to the old nannt beside her, “I suppose Queen Cheng hasn’t visited the Empress yet. Take her there. As for King Cheng, let him stay here. I want to have a few words with him.”

Jiang Peihuan appeared conflicted, wanting to say something, but Xiao Nanye gave her a look. She respectfully bowed to the Great Empress Dowager and left with the old nanny.

Seeing the expression in the man’s eyes, Jian Peihuan bowed to the Great Empress Dowager and followed the old nanny.

After Jiang Peihuan was taken away, the gentle look that remained in Great Empress Dowager’s eyes disappeared without a trace, replaced by a shadow of gloom.

“Did you order someone to kill my Snowball?” The Great Empress Dowager’s eyes turned cold.

Xiao Nanye nodded, “Indeed, Empress Dowager. You truly are foresighted.” Even though his tone was indifferent, the Empress Dowager detected the sarcasm. She shouted, “You are just as despicable as your shameless mother!” Hearing this, Xiao Nanye’s eyes were filled with fury. He retorted, “Speaking of being despicable, who can compare to you, Great Empress Dowager?” Flustered, she shot back, “What did you say?”

For some reason, seeing this side of Xiao Nanye filled the Great Empress Dowager with a sense of foreboding. As she looked at him with disbelief, Xiao Nanye smirked, “Great Empress Dowager, if my imperial brother knew he had another brother from a different father, how do you think he would feel?” “Shut your mouth!”

Before Xiao Nanye could finish his words, the Great Empress Dowager coldly interrupted him. The warmth in her face disappeared instantly, and she nearly collapsed to the ground.

She stared at Xiao Nanye in disbelief, asking, “How could you possibly…”

“Are you asking how I came to know?”

Xiao Nanye caught on to her unfinished question, and without waiting for her response, continued, “There are no secrets that remain hidden in this world.” Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, the Empress Dowager fell silent.

After a long while, she looked at Xiao Nanye with mocking eyes, “So, you came here today to threaten me with this?”

“It’s not a threat; it’s a reminder.”

“Great Empress Dowager, 1 know your fears. I can tell you directly: if 1 were truly interested in that position, you wouldn’t be the Great Empress Dowager.” “So, don’t anger me anymore. Whether that person lives or dies, I can’t guarantee.”

After saying these words, Xiao Nanye didn’t look at the Great Empress Dowager anymore. Without waiting for her response, he left the Cining Palace.

The Great Empress Dowager watched Xiao Nanye’s retreating figure, her eyes full of complex emotions, mixed with a touch of panic.

Only when Xiao Nanye’s figure disappeared from her sight did the Great Empress Dowager, trembling, manage to stand. But as soon as she got up, she collapsed back down..