Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 658 The Mad Daily Life of a Deposed Concubine in the Cold Palace (Part 30)

at night,

If it were an ordinary, unfamiliar petty thief, Nian Nian would have already bared her teeth and become wary of the other party.

But since the visitor is the current emperor, it has the mission to discreetly protect itself and avoid being targeted or causing additional conflict by being too conspicuous. It must first act as a basic kitten, keeping the focus on Youmi, in order to have a chance to break through and catch the enemy off guard.

As for the legend of the evil cat that circulated in the Cold Palace in the past, it almost never appeared in Nian Nian's life, as it rarely attacked on its own initiative.

There's another cat behind the scenes who cultivates a bullying image, while Nian Nian is merely the central figure behind the scenes, issuing instructions to all parties.

therefore,

Feng Chengyuan barged into Xia Youmi's courtyard again. The black cat was still lying in her bed, resting its head on Youmi's belly, its tail gently swishing, showing no sign of being awake.

Xia Youmi didn't sleep as soundly as before, oblivious to the world around her. She was somewhat awake, but her demeanor suggested she was still drifting in a dream.

The old windows had been repaired long ago, but as June arrived, the room became stuffy. With no other options, she could only open the windows and let the evening breeze in.

"Tuk-tuk-"

Feng Chengyuan looked out the window for a long time, then raised his hand and tapped the window frame a few times, unsure of how to call out.

Xia Youmi moved, but she only turned over, presenting the back of her jet-black head to the person who came, ignoring them.

Min De, who was not far away, saw this scene and was so worried that he kept pacing back and forth, but he dared not make a sound or scold anyone.

Feng Chengyuan, on the other hand, relaxed and pushed open the door to go in and talk.

"Squeak-"

The door couldn't be opened; it was locked from the inside.

I must say, there is still some wariness, but it is only superficial.

Feng Chengyuan returned to the window, intending to reach in and shake the person inside awake. He didn't look closely, wanting to act quickly so that his indecent posture wouldn't be seen.

"Bang!" But he didn't expect that.

"Hiss! Your Majesty, are you alright?" Min De hurriedly stepped forward and looked at the spot where a hand was pinned under the window frame.

Everything happened too fast. Shortly after the door was pushed open, Xia Youmi opened her eyes and stood up alertly, but Feng Chengyuan didn't notice. When he reached in, Xia Youmi quickly grabbed him and wouldn't let him pull back, and then closed the entire window.

The window opens up and down, supported by only a single wooden stick, making it very easy to remove.

The weight isn't much, but it still hurts a bit when it's moving fast.

Feng Chengyuan wasn't actually unable to react, but he was first startled by the touch of Xia Youmi, and while he was still caught in the emotional turmoil of being released, he was ambushed.

But it's not a crime, it's harmless and even a little fun when you're in a good mood.

and,

It seemed that the people inside reacted as soon as they heard Min De call out "Your Majesty," and slowly reopened the window.

Before Feng Chengyuan could even feel a surge of anger, he saw the scene inside again.

His hair was loose, and his face was less aloof. He was still a little uneasy and guilty for accidentally pressing down on the emperor. The bed in this special position was not high, but from Feng Chengyuan's standing height, he could look down slightly at the person sitting on the bed.

The clothes and bedding were all in very simple colors, which made it even more striking that only her eyes seemed to sparkle like stars under the moonlight.

But this tranquility quickly vanished, and just like that, he could only perceive a tiny bit of it, yet he could never truly be satisfied.

Xia Youmi got out of bed and opened the door. Without inviting anyone in, she simply dressed herself, her long hair tied together with a cloth strip. To match the night, she didn't torture herself by making a tight braid, but instead wrapped the strands of hair around her ears.

Relaxed and at ease, by the time she turned around, Feng Chengyuan had already walked in and was behind her. Min De and the others were left in the courtyard. The room was quiet, with no eye contact or romantic glances. Xia Youmi didn't even say hello, only bowed her head slightly.

"It seems you're doing quite well here..."

Feng Chengyuan slowly sat down at the table and poured two cups of water from the teapot.

Xia Youmi sat down opposite her, looked up in confusion, but whispered, "Oh no, thieves can get in at night."

The rest of the conversation was spoken very softly, and Xia Youmi was also a little confused. She didn't want to involve the other person, but it was like an itchy hand that couldn't resist retaliating.

"Heh." Feng Chengyuan was amused for only a brief moment, but he was quickly brought back to the main topic. "What? A thief in the palace, or one outside? Or a villain from another country?"

"Your Majesty knows what can and cannot be brought in." Xia Youmi threw the words back, folded her hands, and avoided eye contact, almost staring a hole through the table.

"Would you like to leave the palace?"

Where are you going after leaving the palace?

"A barren land."

Upon hearing this, Xia Youmi frowned in confusion, slowly nodding and then shaking her head.

"What does this mean?"

“Leaving the palace is good, but it would be better if we could decide where to go ourselves.” Xia Youmi said hesitantly, “If we are exiled and imprisoned in another place, where there is no food to be found, we can’t feed them… it’s not good if we can’t support people.”

Although she didn't look at the cat, Feng Chengyuan had already grasped the key point from her words.

He smiled, feeling a sense of satisfaction that came as he had expected. He no longer cared about the somewhat offensive request; the matter could now be discussed openly.

"The Ninth Prince will take you away."

"Hmm." Xia Youmi lowered her head, seemingly unable to believe it or show too much emotion for others to see.

"I can let you go."

"Hmm?" Xia Youmi's tone rose slightly, carrying a hint of anticipation.

This was something the original owner of the body had fought for countless times, something she had always longed for and struggled against. Suddenly, her wish came true, and a surge of emotions—excitement, doubt, restraint, repression, and fear—all rushed up at once.

"What is the price...?" After a long silence, Xia Youmi asked the first question that brought her back to reason.

"You don't need to worry about that, someone else will take care of it."

Xia Youmi clutched her chest, a complex mix of emotions washing over her.

Aside from her acting, she genuinely felt a strange unease. It was normal for Feng Chengyuan to accept Shao Guang's suggestion; no ambitious emperor would risk exposing his fatal weakness to abandon readily available benefits.

Even if there are traps inside, he is confident that he can handle both sides, effectively convert the benefits into profits, and still hold the other party's lifeline, or he is confident that he can bring the person back to settle down sooner or later.

"Alright, pack your things. We're leaving tomorrow. This matter won't count if we leave later." Feng Chengyuan stood up briskly, showing no intention of continuing the conversation. His attitude was somewhat strange, tinged with a faint sense of pleasure.

"Well."

Xia Youmi was in a state of mental confusion. She got up, but almost tripped over the threshold because she couldn't find the right direction.

One in front and one behind,

The two of them walked to the entrance of the courtyard.

"Respectfully seeing Your Majesty off." Xia Youmi curtsied to show his deep gratitude.

However, the other party did not accept the goodwill and turned around coldly, saying, "Tomorrow, you will leave the city directly by carriage from the palace. Also, you are not allowed to take anything out of the palace. The Ninth Prince will make preparations."

"Yes!"

"Min De, come and investigate tomorrow."

"As ordered!"