Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 127 Yin He Takes Action

Chapter 127: Chapter 127 Yin He Takes Action

Talented Lady Jing had just finished speaking when another, Talented Lady Lin, who could only survive in the palace by clinging to Talented Lady Jing, followed.

Moreover, they had indeed been guarding the peonies for many days and had brought a female servant especially for picking them today.

Since the Emperor was seriously ill, the Empress was devoted to practicing Buddhism, and Noble Consort Wen was more focused on nurturing the Fourth Prince, the rest were those concubines without children, having nothing else to do.

Indeed, having nothing to do meant that competing for favor was nonexistent in the Imperial Palace of Nanzheng.

"Sister, we have indeed been guarding these flowers for several days, and today we brought people specifically to pick them." Flowers in the palace gardens were generally taken as needed. Whichever garden was near a particular courtesan’s quarter, became her territory, a tacit agreement formed. "Besides, you do not need so many; why not share some with us?"

Talented Lady Lin, not wanting to provoke trouble, spoke cautiously, her tone habitually ingratiating and her disposition weak, hoping that the issue would be minimized.

Zheng Nianru had just checked that the female servants indeed had net bags, thus she gave a sign to Xing Yu.

Reluctantly, Xing Yu put down the silk handkerchief wrapped around the peonies and handed over a small bundle.

But Talented Lady Jing was not one to minimize issues. Moreover, having been born into a Military General’s family, she was straightforward and spoiled. What she wanted was not merely a small bundle of peony petals; she already had plans for these peonies.

Wait, why did she feel something was amiss, such as why the lady before her did not greet them?

Seeing that nobody took the petals Xing Yu handed out, Talented Lady Lin wanted to take them but dared not. She had initially come with Talented Lady Jing to pick petals, not to dampen her spirits. Now, she hesitated whether to speak as Talented Lady Jing had already spoken first.

"This young lady seems unfamiliar; are you newly entered into the palace?" Talented Lady Jing stepped forward, scrutinizing Zheng Nianru, and upon closer examination, Zheng Nianru surprised her even more. The girl’s beauty, like her garment that at first seemed ordinary yet was meticulously crafted everywhere, the stitches fine and without flaw, even though there were no overt embroideries, every flower stitch not on the lapel but rather just beyond the delicate rolled edge, spreading like flowers falling in the wind, barely distinguishable between real and fake.

Therefore, such embroidery, even in the scorching heat of summer, could utilize such thin, comfortable materials without becoming uncomfortably hot due to the embroidery’s lining.

Talented Lady Jing instantly felt some displeasure. Although from a military family and unfamiliar with these matters, a girl who had just entered the palace was dressed even better than she...

Talented Lady Lin stepped forward nervously; she seemed to vaguely recognize this girl.

"Sister, this is Talented Lady Jing, and I am Talented Lady Lin. You may not understand the rules since you just entered the palace. This garden is adjacent to our Wuling Palace, and these peonies have been guarded by Talented Lady Jing for several days," Talented Lady Lin hurriedly added, hoping Zheng Nianru would just leave quickly and not create further issues.

Hearing this, Xing Yu simply took back the petals. Hearing such words, surely their Commandery Princess would not kindly give the petals away.

"Lady, our master is not newly arrived, and we have never heard that this garden belongs to any Talented Lady Jing or Talented Lady Lin," Nian Xia stepped forward unapologetically. They had painstakingly gathered these peony petals for so long, giving them to someone else was out of the question.

Upon hearing that, Talented Lady Jing immediately felt a rush of anger surge from her chest, her voice doubling in volume.

"What did you just say?" Talented Lady Jing extended her hand to push Nian Xia. The Jing Family, known for their fierceness, usually dealt with matters forcefully, and those who were timid or afraid always silently endured, but even to this day, it proved quite effective.

Meanwhile, Talented Lady Jing, having favorable relations with the Wen Family within the Imperial Palace, naturally reaped many benefits in handling affairs.

Thus, the Jing Family had, to this day, taken their fierce and aggressive approach to extremes. Talented Lady Jing immediately intended to assert dominance through violence.

Yet before Talented Lady Jing’s hand could reach Nian Xia, Xing Yu had already thrown the petals in her hand, stepping in to block Talented Lady Jing’s advance. Nanny by Talented Lady Jing’s side reacted even quicker, lunging toward Xing Yu.

Zheng Nianru didn’t even lift an eyelid, trusting in Xing Yu’s capabilities. Zheng Nianru even thought about turning away and leaving it all to Xing Yu. After all, a brawl involving one or two Concubines was hardly worth her concern.

The next moment, with a loud "bang," before Zheng Nianru could react, Xing Yu staggered backward a step, stopping just in front of Zheng Nianru, narrowly avoiding a collision.

Zheng Nianru frowned slightly. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Xing Yu’s rear foot dig deep into the hard soil, leaving a profound pit. Nian Xia had been pushed to the ground, looking dazed, wondering what had just happened.

Zheng Nianru immediately looked at the nanny, now standing by Talented Lady Jing’s side, with a cold and steely demeanor, her icy gaze firmly on Xing Yu. She hadn’t expected this young girl to possess such terrifying strength. Given time...

Talented Lady Lin, timid by nature, was also afraid of seeing others beaten.

"Sister, let it be. She doesn’t understand the rules. We shouldn’t stoop to her level. Let’s just take the flower. It saves us the effort. Sister, you picked Talented Lady Jing’s petals, give them back to her quickly."

Talented Lady Jing shoved Talented Lady Lin aside, useless creature, no wonder she’s picked on.

"Nanny, what are you waiting for? These two insolent slaves are defying their superiors, teach them a lesson," Talented Lady Jing said, pointing at Xing Yu, audacious enough to strike her, utterly rebellious.

Nanny Jin immediately stepped forward to grab Nian Xia from the ground. Xing Yu, unable to consider her next move, rushed to save Nian Xia.

At this moment, Yin He, who had been cowering next to Zheng Nianru, suddenly looked up, stretching out a hand, and precisely grabbed Nanny Jin’s pinky.

Nanny Jin suddenly froze, paused, and realizing she felt as if bound by ropes, looked around slowly in disbelief, her gaze eerie as it settled on the eunuch who had just grabbed her finger.

Yin He still kept his head down, only extending one hand, his posture unaltered as he came from beside Zheng Nianru, shoulders hunched, head still bowed, focusing on the pinky he was pinching.

"Nanny—" why aren’t you moving yet?

Time seemed to halt abruptly as Talented Lady Jing, taken aback, turned her gaze towards the silent Nanny Jin. Right then, from Nanny Jin’s initial calmness to sudden fear spreading across her features, her eyes bulging, nostrils flaring like a panting horse, her mouth widening more and more until it seemed to reach its limit, yet still kept stretching wider, as blood mixed with saliva trickled from the corners of her mouth.

This silent terror maximized the impact on what the eyes could see, so much so that Talented Lady Jing’s mind went blank, fear itself forgotten.

"Creak"—Zheng Nianru heard a sudden, muffled sound in the air, like the noise of bones twisting and snapping under flesh, muffled yet vividly conveying the sensation of flesh being churned.

Nanny Jin’s arm immediately twisted into a bizarre angle, almost folding back on itself.

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