She was still confused before she heard the screams of Imperial Concubine Mei yelling for help and raised her head. Ignoring the pain in her shoulders, she saw the man in black chasing after her mistress at the door. She stayed by Imperial Concubine Mei’s side since she was a child, so without much thought, she hugged the legs of the man in black in a sacrifice of loyalty.
She yelled, “My Lady, run!”
Imperial Concubine Mei seized the opportunity to race towards the door.
Her thoughts have never been so clear.
The man in black was sent by Consort Hui to kill her. She was in the palace, so the Consort had to be cautious no matter how courageous she was. That’s why the man in black secretly used the scent to drug them before sneaking into her house to strangle her, creating a theory where she could have possibly hung herself after her corpse was found. She was not sure whether the guards on patrol were part of Consort Hui’s men, so she didn’t dare to call out for help.
In the entire palace, the only one that was most likely able to save her life was none other than the Mingyue Palace.
Only they cared about the truth back then.
Consort Mei didn’t even think about it, but after rushing out of the palace gate, she headed straight for Mingyue Palace.
The palace was like a lurking beast under the night sky, mysterious and dangerous, as if there were cannibalistic traps everywhere. Yet at this time, the only one who could save her and the only one willing to save her, was her enemy.
Imperial Concubine Mei found the situation ironic and sad, but her footsteps never stopped. She never ran this fast in her entire life. Not knowing whether it was due to fate’s destiny or the heaven’s remaining yearn of mercy, she just missed the guards that were patrolling along the way. Hence, when she ran to the Mingyue Palace, she banged her fists desperately against the old palace door.
The sound of loud and frantic knocks on the door alarmed the little eunuch who was guarding the gate late at night.
He quickly got up to open the door, nearly passing out as he saw Imperial Concubine Mei scantily dressed and barefeet in front of the palace gates.
Before he could speak, Imperial Concubine Mei had already pushed him away and rushed into the hall. She wailed and yelled as she ran, “Fifth Princess, please help me! Consort Hui wants to kill me! Please help me, Fifth Princess!”
(T/N: Though it seems like a normal cry, note that as an Imperial Concubine, pleading the daughter of an Honourable Lady is actually a huge blow to her status. Furthermore, FL is a child so I guess, desperate times calls for desperate measures)
Lin Feilu was awakened from her sleep.
There was noise outside the door, and the palace guards who watched the night all got up, shooting panicked and inconceivable looks at Imperial Concubine Mei who was crying like a madwoman.
Xiao Lan was faster than Lin Feilu as she had already gotten up under Qingyan’s service. She walked out the door and saw Imperial Concubine Mei standing outside the door with disheveled hair. She thought she was hallucinating as she asked with a surprised tone, “Sister Imperial Concubine Mei, what are you doing here?”
When Imperial Concubine Mei saw her, it was like seeing a sliver of hope amidst the darkness. She jumped up and grabbed Xiao Lan’s hand, “Sister, save me! Consort Hui wants to kill me— she sent someone to kill me! I’m sorry for what I’ve done to you, but I don’t want to die! I don’t want to die…”
Xiao Lan was surprised and became slightly suspicious. As soon as she pulled the Imperial Concubine into the house, Lin Feilu came over with a yawn.
Seeing Imperial Concubine Mei in that dire state, the little girl realised what had happened.
A dog biting a dog; how fun.