In Love With My Fierce Farming Wife!
Chapter 1160 - 1072: Exacting Criticism

Chapter 1160: Chapter 1072: Exacting Criticism

"What’s going on?"

The commotion caught the attention of Qin Yi, who was watching the performance, and he asked in a deep voice.

Su Pan’er didn’t speak.

Feng Xiyue’s body trembled, revealing a smile uglier than crying as she hurriedly reported in a low voice, "Your Majesty, before I left, I ate too many pastries and drank several cups of water, so, so..."

Her hesitant words, coupled with her awkward demeanor, allowed Qin Yi to immediately grasp her meaning.

"Hmm, someone escort her to the Gourmet Room."

Qin Yi casually commanded one of his close guards, then turned his head to continue watching the performance.

Feng Xiyue hurriedly thanked him and then quickly followed the close guard downstairs with her personal maid.

On the way, she instinctively looked back in the direction of Su Pan’er and then swiftly left.

Su Pan’er slightly furrowed her brows, then withdrew her gaze.

A silent sigh!

People must always pay for what they do, even if not now, then in the near future.

And wasn’t Feng Xiyue now paying for her own actions?

Yet, the cost of this bill was so high, it was uncertain whether she had the ability to pay it!

The performance below quickly changed to a new tune, but Su Pan’er’s thoughts were not on the performance at all.

She quietly surveyed her surroundings and then noticed that the seemingly chaotic setup on the Xuande Gate Tower and the positions where the guards stood were actually in perfect order. Those places that appeared to have vulnerabilities were actually closely manned with enough personnel, waiting for those "moths" to come fluttering in so they could immediately enact an appropriate strategy.

It seemed that indeed, something big was about to happen tonight!

While Su Pan’er was imprinting everything she observed into her memory, Little Sugar Bean in her arms suddenly wriggled its little body.

"Pee-pee... Empress Mother, pee-pee..."

The wet nurse, who was always attentive by her side, quickly approached and reported in a low voice, "Empress, the little princess seems to need to relieve herself. Perhaps your servant should take her down?"

"No need, I’ll do it."

Su Pan’er only considered for a moment before deciding. Her belly was getting bigger as she was carrying twins, and her increasingly round figure was pressing on her bladder, prompting frequent visits to the latrine. After sitting for such a long time, it was time to clear the "inventory."

She turned her head and whispered to Qin Yi, "Your Majesty, Little Sugar Bean needs to change her dress. I will take her down and be back shortly."

Qin Yi turned his head, his piercing gaze sweeping over Little Sugar Bean in her arms, and nodded, "Quickly go and return." After a thought, he added, "Be careful on the way!"

"I understand."

Su Pan’er responded and then went downstairs with Little Sugar Bean.

Accompanying her were Jiu Lan and Nanny Xiao along with two additional guards following by her side.

Su Pan’er followed the lead of the close guard, with the small lanterns ahead flickering faintly. Coming out from the previous sea of lights and looking at the meager lighting now, the surroundings seemed suddenly darker.

The shadows of trees danced, bringing with them layers of mist. The sporadic snowflakes in the air, fluttering and twirling, did not inspire beauty but carried a deep chill to the core.

Su Pan’er instinctively drew Little Sugar Bean’s cloak closer around her.

This cloak, made of soft Snow Fox fur, was very warm, wrapping Little Sugar Bean entirely inside, with only half of her little face exposed.

She freed one hand, gently flicking off some of the accumulated snow from the top of the cloak.

Turning a corner, Su Pan’er suddenly reached out and grabbed the attendant leading the way, pulling him behind her: "Shh! Don’t talk."

Su Pan’er gestured for him to be silent before she stealthily peered ahead.

Under the shadow of a nearby tree, a man and a woman were tugging at each other, their entangled postures clearly indicating familiarity.

"Let go!"

The woman scolded, "If you continue like this, do you want others to see? I belong to His Majesty, do you no longer want your life!"

The man under the tree spoke with a distinctly louder tone.

"Life is over! Since you’ve done such things, are you afraid of others speaking out? You...mmph mmph..."

The man tried to speak further but was silenced by the woman covering his mouth and nose.

"...please, I beg you...I, I..."

The woman’s low sob reached Su Pan’er, causing her to subconsciously clench her fists, her gaze exceptionally deep.

Her Inner Strength was profound, and even though she couldn’t recklessly use it now due to pregnancy, her keen ears still caught every word of their conversation. Feng Xiyue truly had some nerve!

"Empress, it’s Imperial Concubine Feng!"

Nanny Xiao at her side exclaimed in surprise. Although she couldn’t hear what the two were saying, she didn’t hesitate to make a judgment and instinctively moved closer to Su Pan’er: "Empress, this is a great opportunity! Imperial Concubine Feng is colluding with a man, and they are pulling and tugging at each other. If you report this to His Majesty now and catch them red-handed, wouldn’t everything be resolved?"

Nanny Xiao’s heart was ablaze with excitement!

She had always thought that this demon fairy Feng Xiyue was no good, pretending to be virtuous with the guise of the Three Chastity and Nine Rigidities, but in reality engaging in sordid affairs. If she could do such a thing as colluding with a man, what wouldn’t she be capable of?

Recalling her previous hints and suggestions, even telling stories about how in some rural families, phrases like "eliminate the mother, keep the child," "one corpse, two lives," or "difficult birth" are mentioned, yet instead of being accepted by the Empress, she was made to kneel in punishment and had her monthly salary docked.

But now the facts proved that Feng Xiyue was indeed up to no good.

"Empress, please make a decision quickly, or things may change for the worse!"

If they wait any longer, by the time the squabbling pair separates, it will be too late!

A struggle flickered in Su Pan’er’s eyes, but in the end, she silently stepped back two paces, retreating from the line of sight.

"Let’s go!"

She whispered the command, leading the way at a brisk pace.

Nanny Xiao was now delighted!

Feeling invigorated, she quickly followed.

The others followed suit as well.

After they turned another bend, Su Pan’er looked back and after hesitating for a moment, turned to instruct the others: "No one is to utter a word about tonight’s incident. Anyone who does, will face serious consequences!"

She was addressing everyone, but her gaze was fixed firmly on Nanny Xiao.

Nanny Xiao’s smile froze on her face, completely baffled by the Empress’s actions.

She began convincing her desperately: "Why, Empress? This is a rare opportunity! Please don’t act rashly. Such chances are hard to come by, you must understand this, Empress..."

Her body trembled slightly with agitation.

"Silence! It’s not your place to question decisions made by this palace!"

Su Pan’er scolded in a heavy tone: "Do what you are supposed to do. You have also been serving by my side for years. Don’t you know by now what should be done and what shouldn’t? Have all those years of rules gone to the dogs?"