Beauty Qing sighed, "It’s better to tell Sun about this matter, otherwise hearing about it from others in the future would be a blow to her."
Sun Cairen appeared slightly anxious, and upon hearing Beauty Qing change the address, she also promptly followed suit.
"Sister, please don’t hide it from me any further, just tell me whatever it is."
Seeing Beauty Qing nod, Shui Yun then opened her mouth to speak softly.
"Talented Lady, the maid Yin Cheng who served you was sent to the Imperial Prison last night, and unable to endure the punishments there, has passed away."
Sun Cairen was completely stunned.
Imperial Prison?
That’s a place that devours people leaving nothing behind, and Yin Cheng knew many of the things she had done!
Thinking of this, Sun Cairen’s hands turned icy cold as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
"Crash."
Outside the threshold, the medicine bowl held by Yin Huang slipped and fell to the ground, spilling the scalding concoction onto her foot.
The pain brought her back to her senses, and she knelt on the ground, "I deserve to die!"
Sun Cairen came back to reality, and with difficulty, glanced toward the outside of the door, seeing Yin Huang trembling as she kneeled on the ground, intending to reprimand her sternly but restrained herself thinking of her current predicament.
"Get up, is there more medicine? Go and get another bowl for me."
"Yes." Yin Huang cleaned up the mess on the ground, and tremblingly, retreated.
Beauty Qing patted Sun Cairen’s hand, "If you’re looking to write a letter to your family to assure them of your safety after you’ve healed, sister can help deliver it for you, but don’t worry too much; focus on your recovery."
"Look after yourself first. Who knows what will happen once you’re healed."
Listening to Beauty Qing’s sincere concerns, Sun Cairen immediately teared up.
"Thank you, sister..."
"Then, sister will be leaving now." After offering a few more words of advice, Beauty Qing led Shui Yun to leave.
The nanny and eunuchs of Jingxin Palace came out to see them off.
Beauty Qing, maintaining her dignity, issued a few reminders to them before finally departing the Cold Palace.
"Why does Beauty show such concern for Sun Cairen?" Shui Yun didn’t understand.
Sun Cairen, having been cast into the Cold Palace, was already punished by the Emperor. Her life would just languish in the Cold Palace; there’s no sign of recovery.
"Sun Moshuang’s father is the Vice Minister Sun of the Ministry of War. Unlike the Minister of War, he is not closely associated with the Li Family. I’ve heard that Vice Minister Sun has some connections with Prince Xuan, and today it turns out to be true."
Perhaps...
Beauty Qing stopped speaking.
With many people and gossip in the palace, even though no outsiders were on this route, she would not say anything else and bring trouble upon herself.
Beauty Qing, Han Yiqing, going to the Cold Palace to see Sun Cairen, was quickly known by those in the harem who wanted to know.
Yan Xiu did not pay attention; he merely circled Vice Minister Sun Cheng’s name.
"Don’t act hastily; I want to see how far he plans to extend his claws!"
Li Yuyu, who was digesting after lunch, heard about it too.
"Beauty Qing, Han Yiqing..." Li Yuyu silently thought about this name. Unfortunately, there are few descriptions of Yan Xiu’s harem in the book, and she can’t even recall clearly how ’Li Yuyu’ managed to upset Yan Xiu, let alone know about Han Yiqing’s matters.
"I wonder if I can find someone to investigate."
Li Yuyu felt Han Yiqing was very peculiar; hiding so deeply before, cautiously treading, why now suddenly eager to step forth?
However, Li Yuyu didn’t have much time to ponder upon Beauty Qing’s affairs as the Imperial Household sent a message saying Yao Hua Palace was ready and just waiting for Li Yuyu to move in and perform the enthronement ceremony.