Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 754: Chapter 753: How can one capture a tiger cub without entering a tiger’s lair?

Starlight Palace was where Concubine Ya resided.

Ever since she had spent the night with the Emperor, she had been showered with endless love and gifts. Not only was she granted numerous treasures, but she was also allowed to move into the Starlight Hall – the second most luxurious palace after the Splendid Palace.

Although the Empress was the central figure, her residence, the Serene Phoenix Palace, was only grand and imposing. Bearing the reputation of a virtuous Empress, she dared not make her dwelling too extravagant.

Many concubines in the palace coveted the Starlight Palace, even several older, more experienced concubines who had given birth to princes, but none managed to attain it.

Thus, when Concubine Ya moved in immediately upon entering the palace, envy was inevitable.

Of the Emperor’s concubines’ residences, Jiang Ning had visited only four: the Empress’ Serene Phoenix Palace, Concubine Jin’s Splendid Palace, Concubine Xian’s Blessed Fortune Garden, and Concubine Yu’s Prosperity Pavilion.

The Serene Phoenix Palace was majestic, while the Splendid Palace was luxurious. As for the well-known Starlight Palace, Jiang Ning had long heard of it but had never had the opportunity to see it in person.

And now, the opportunity had come.

Huang Ying, upon discovering that Jiang Ning was going, tried desperately to stop her.

“Master, it’s obvious to anyone that this is a trap.” Huang Ying frowned, “If Concubine Ya were brazenly bringing Prince Xinhai into the palace, it might not be a problem. But they’re posing as palace maids, clearly intending to stay overnight. They’re inviting you so late at night, which is undoubtedly malicious. You must not fall for it.”

Jiang Ning smiled, “Haven’t you ever heard the saying, ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained?'”

“Master, you mustn’t take risks with your own body!”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Huang Ying was extremely anxious, trying her utmost to dissuade Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning said, “If I don’t go, wouldn’t I be making Prince Xinhai’s efforts go to waste?”

“Why not just expose them since we have evidence?” Even the usually good-tempered Huang Ying was somewhat angry at this moment, “Prince Xinhai has gone too far, coveting you time and time again, and not learning his lesson. He deserves to die!”

Jiang Ning pondered, “He does deserve to die. However, what would happen if I were to report Concubine Ya and Prince Xinhai’s actions now?”

Huang Ying replied, “The Emperor is sure to punish them.”

“Concubine Ya is currently the Emperor’s most favored concubine.”

“The Emperor is wise and will not be partial.”

“Hahaha, Huang Ying, you have underestimated men.”

The Emperor was enraptured with Concubine Ya, and even the Empress was avoiding her. If Jiang Ning, as a daughter-in-law, were to tattle, wouldn’t it only vex the Emperor?

Moreover, even if the Emperor were still clear-headed and not blinded by the beauty, and decided to punish Prince Xinhai for sneaking into the palace, how severe would the punishment be?

Concubine Ya and Prince Xinhai were siblings, and Prince Xinhai could easily argue that he had come to the palace only because he missed his sister.

A simple excuse of youthful mischief could easily suffice.

The Emperor would, at most, reprimand him a few times.

For someone as twisted as Prince Xinhai, what would a few scoldings mean?

They would have little impact, and he would not take it seriously at all.

With his obsessive nature, he would surely concoct another scheme if this one failed.

As the saying goes, “It’s not the thief who steals that’s most fearsome, but the thief who covets.”

Who could bear knowing that someone was secretly obsessing over them all the time?

Especially a pervert.

Since Prince Xinhai had given her this opportunity, Jiang Ning saw no need to waste it.

Huang Ying, knowing that she could not deter Jiang Ning, insisted on going with her to protect her, refusing to let her face danger alone.

Jiang Ning asked her, “If it comes to a fight, can you defeat Prince Xinhai?”