A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 278 - 277: No Longer Human

「At Zhaohua Pavilion, with Honored Lady Lan.」Lianlian and Molli had rested for a night and felt somewhat better.

During the night, Lianlian had lit the Calming Incense again.

When Honored Lady Lan woke up the next day, her spirits were reasonably good.

After washing up and having breakfast, Lianlian smiled and said, "My Lady, Xia Jieyu said yesterday that you should go for a walk when you feel better!"

"My Lady, your complexion is quite good today. Why don’t I pick out some clothes for you, and we can go visit for a while?"o the Imperial Study Room to accompany His Majesty.

Honored Lady Lan let out a huge sigh of relief.

After returning, two more days passed without incident.

「On this day.」

Honored Lady Lan was once again compelled to visit Xia Ruqing.

Xia Ruqing had received word long ago. It seems I can’t avoid it this time, she thought. She had Xiao Xizi and the others set up a table in the courtyard. When Honored Lady Lan arrived, Xia Ruqing invited her to sit.

Xia Ruqing, seeing that her complexion wasn’t too bad, smiled. "When you last visited, Honored Lady Lan, you were still ill. You appear to be much better now?"

Better? As if! Addicted to opium, how could she possibly be okay?

Honored Lady Lan forced a dry smile. "Speaking of which, I haven’t yet thanked Xia Jieyu for the bird’s nest!"

Xia Ruqing waved her hand. "Oh, it was nothing!" As she spoke, she stood up and walked around a little. I don’t want to be too close to that Lianlian.

Luckily, I’m less than three months pregnant and wearing last year’s clothes, so it doesn’t show at all.

Lianlian watched Xia Ruqing closely, observing her again. She once more confirmed that Xia Ruqing wasn’t pregnant. Relieved, she let go of her worries. It’s good she’s not pregnant. If she dies, she dies. If it were one death resulting in two lives lost, then I wouldn’t survive either. Yes, it’s for the best that she’s not pregnant!

After confirming this, Lianlian said bluntly, "My Lady, it’s getting late. We should head back!"

Honored Lady Lan clearly had more to say, but upon hearing Lianlian, she abruptly cut herself off. She hastily stood up. "Thank you for your hospitality, Xia Jieyu. It’s getting late; I will take my leave now!"

Xia Ruqing nodded. "Zi Su, see them out."

Zi Su acknowledged and went to do so.

Xia Ruqing remained in the courtyard a while longer. Watching their retreating figures, she sneered. "Look at that Lianlian, she’s really aiming for the sky!"

Zi Su couldn’t help but vent as soon as she returned. "My Lady, Honored Lady Lan is completely obedient to her!"

Xia Ruqing scoffed. "Addicted to opium, what choice does she have but to obey?"

Zi Su was furiously resentful but felt powerless.

Zi Yue, standing nearby, looked somewhat concerned. "My Lady, you must take good care of yourself and not let this trouble you."