Chapter 1510: Qingmei’s Honest Words

"The servant dislikes the Imperial Concubine for no other reason than that she is not the Princess’s birth mother. Even until death, the servant will stand by the Princess’s side. No matter how good the Concubine is to the Princess, the servant does not believe the Concubine can replace the Empress in the Princess’s heart!"

Qingmei was very candid. After speaking, she kowtowed: "Although the servant hates the Concubine, she has never thought of destroying her belongings. Such actions would make things difficult for the Princess, and the servant would rather die than cause distress for the Princess."

"May the Emperor discern this. This is the entire truth of what the servant thinks."

Jing Jia listened silently. Beneath the veil, two streams of tears had long fallen.

Tearful, Zhi’er stepped forward to help Qingmei up: "Sister Qingmei, you are still with child. The ground is cold; you must not kneel for too long."

"You would not do such a thing, I believe you!"

Qingmei choked up, lowering her head in shame: "Princess, the servant is not good. There is a matter of truth, and today, she will be candid with the Princess."

"When the servant first saw you bring back Cai Ying, her heart was not at ease. Though she knew the Princess brought her to share the burden due to the servant’s pregnancy, and even if the servant was married, Cai Ying being around was more convenient for serving."

"But...but..." Qingmei burst into tears: "But since you were three years old, the servant has been serving you, never thinking that one day she would gradually step aside. Hence, the servant has been desperately teaching Cai Ying, hoping she learns quickly and better, otherwise, the servant truly cannot rest easy."

Zhi’er hurriedly embraced her: "Sister Qingmei, do not speak nonsense. Neither you nor Cai Ying can be replaced at will! You are family to me, having accompanied me through so many years of trials and tribulations."

"You and Cai Ying, must both stay by my side in the future, happily."

Cai Ying stepped forward and chimed in: "Yes, Sister Qingmei, the Princess cares deeply for you. Even before your child is born, the Princess has already chosen a home and land for them!"

"And I am clumsy, still needing your guidance always. So, do not think of leaving; we will all wait for you to return after giving birth."

Qingmei finally broke into a smile through her tears.

Zhi’er embraced Cai Ying and Qingmei from both sides.

After a while, Bai Xilie sighed: "With two loyal servants like you attending the Princess, I am especially at ease."

"Seeing you like this, I also believe that Lan Xiu’s murder is unrelated to you two; surely someone is trying to frame you."

Shortly thereafter, Lei Hu came rushing in to report.

"Your Majesty! Yanhong has confessed!"

Yanhong, just dragged to Xiuluo Guard, couldn’t endure the pain after a brief torture and wailed out everything.

As it turns out, she was always envious that Qingmei was a First class Palace Servant, able to attend the Princess.

With Qingmei pregnant and Cai Ying a rookie, Yanhong thought her opportunity had arrived.

Once she drove away Qingmei or Cai Ying, the position of Chief Palace Servant by the Princess would be vacant.

If she could become the Princess’s palace Servant, wouldn’t she be able to command winds and rains in the imperial palace, with all attendants at her beck and call?

So, Yanhong thought of Qingmei’s grievances towards the phoenix robe and attempted to secretly damage it, framing Qingmei.

Unexpectedly, while committing the act, she was caught by Lan Xiu, who came to fetch needles and threads!

Yanhong begged Lan Xiu to keep it secret, promising that once everything was done, she would reward Lan Xiu with silver coins.