In Another World, Everyone Want to Kill Me!-Chapter 151: Meeting in the Cold Palace

Only after that did he leave the imperial library.

It was exactly noon and the sudden sunlight was a bit dazzling.

He narrowed his eyes slightly as he stepped outside.

At this moment, an inner palace attendant came running over at a fast pace and stopped in front of him. "Prince Yue, the Imperial Consort Zhou requests your presence."

Yue Mingxuan’s heart tightened.

What was meant to come had finally arrived.

For the Imperial Consort Zhou to endure for three whole days already showed great patience.

He nodded calmly and followed behind the attendant.

However, as the attendant led him onward, the path became more and more secluded.

They were clearly not heading toward the Imperial Consort Zhou’s residence.

Yue Mingxuan frowned slightly.

Had he guessed wrong?

Was the person summoning him not from the Imperial Consort Zhou’s side at all?

Before long, the two arrived outside Bieli Palace.

Bieli Palace had once been the residence of a favored concubine from the former dynasty.

It was said that her name was Linyue.

Back then, she truly enjoyed all the emperor’s favor alone among the entire harem. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Yet for some unknown reason, Linyue had learned of a strange belief and insisted that the emperor live by one life, one love, one woman."

So, a vast harem was dismissed until only she remained.

Sadly, the beauty does not live long and she passed away early.

To remember her, the emperor renamed her residence Bieli Palace or Palace of Separation and never favored another concubine again.

Later, the emperor passed away with no sons and only then was the current emperor placed on the throne.

Whether by intention or coincidence, the new emperor’s first act after ascending the throne was to turn Bieli Palace into the Cold Palace.

There were many versions of this story among the common people.

Some opera troupes even adapted it into stage plays that were still performed and sung to this day.

Yue Mingxuan had heard bits and pieces before, but this was his first time coming here in person, and he could not help feeling curious.

Carved railings and jade steps, raised eaves and flying arches, although it had become a Cold Palace, just from the decorations alone one could tell how favored its former owner once had been.

Looking at the luxurious yet worn decorations, Yue Mingxuan felt a sense of quiet sorrow.

Such tragic beauty, such a devoted emperor, perhaps there had only ever been one like this throughout history.

The attendant led Yue Mingxuan skillfully into the inner hall, clearly someone who often came and went here.

This made Yue Mingxuan feel more alert.

Could it be that the Imperial Consort Zhou planned to kill him outright?

Because of this caution, Yue Mingxuan deliberately increased the distance between himself and the attendant.

At the same time, he tightly held the Storm Pear Blossom Needle hidden in his palm, something he had carried with him these past days.

After passing through a long corridor, the main hall of Bieli Palace appeared before them.

From inside, faint sounds of women crying and laughing could be heard.

Bieli Palace was already located in a remote area and the crying and laughter echoing from the main hall were too sharp and eerie.

Yue Mingxuan knew that this place housed many disgraced and abandoned concubines.

His expression darkened slightly as he spoke in an unhappy tone, "Your Imperial Consort Zhou choosing such a place to meet me is rather disrespectful, isn’t it?"

The attendant had escorted countless people here on behalf of the Imperial Consort Zhou.

No matter how calm or ruthless someone was, hearing the ghost-like cries of the Cold Palace always caused their face to change.

Yet, the Ger before him did not even change his voice and instead turned around to accuse the Imperial Consort Zhou of being discourteous.

Thinking of this, the attendant forced a smile and replied, "How could servants like us understand our master’s intentions? Since the Imperial Consort Zhou asked to meet you here, she naturally has her reasons. Why doesn’t Your Highness ask her in person once you see her?"

Hearing such a flawless response, Yue Mingxuan no longer felt like wasting words with him.

He let out a soft snort and remained silent.

After passing through the main hall, they arrived at a small garden behind the palace.

Because no one had tended it for a long time, many precious flowers had withered and fallen over, dying in disorder.

Everywhere showed signs of decay and desolation.

The eunuch led Yue Mingxuan to a small pavilion.

The Imperial Consort Zhou was already sitting inside while calmly drinking tea.

She looked relaxed and at ease, as if she were not facing ruins and decay, but blooming flowers in full spring.

After bringing Yue Mingxuan there, the eunuch silently withdrew.

Without waiting for the Imperial Consort Zhou to speak, Yue Mingxuan stepped forward, sat down across from her on his own and glanced at the cup of tea that had just been poured not long ago.

He picked it up and said, "Yue Mingxuan will trouble the Imperial Consort Zhou for a cup of tea."

Seeing that Yue Mingxuan did not treat her with any respect at all, the Imperial Consort Zhou’s forced calm showed a trace of anger. She said coldly, "Prince Yue, your behavior toward this consort shows no respect for palace rules at all. You do not put this consort in your eyes. I could charge you with the crime of great disrespect."

Yue Mingxuan placed the teacup back on the table and answered sharply, "If the Imperial Consort Zhou wishes to speak of rules, then privately entering the Cold Palace is also no small crime."

Hearing this, the Imperial Consort Zhou clenched the teacup in her hand in anger, yet a smile appeared on her face. "Since Prince Yue is so clever, then tell me, why do you think I called you here?"

Yue Mingxuan rolled his eyes inwardly.

It was nothing more than threats mixed with attempts to pull him to her side.