Reborn in Each Other’s Bodies: A Mother and Daughter’s Deadly Revenge - Chapter 114

Prince Qi’s Manor.

Zhu Qisheng frowned as he drank a bowl of medicinal soup, his face scrunching up even more after he finished.

The medicine was simply too bitter, too pungent, too foul…

A wave of intense nausea rose from within.

This medicine for nightmares was truly hard to swallow.

Lately, he had been struggling, crying loudly, and breaking out in cold sweats every time he fell asleep.

Each time he woke up, it was as if he had been fished out of water, yet he could never remember what had happened in the dreams.

His mother, the Imperial Consort, had summoned the imperial physician for him. The physician said he had suffered a fright and prescribed several doses of medicine.

His mother had also requested leave from the academy on his behalf, just so he could rest and recuperate properly.

He had taken the medicine for several days, but the nightmares still came every night.

He knew the nightmares were because of Mingzhu.

In Zhu Qisheng’s heart, Sister Mingzhu had always been a naive, romantic, and lively young girl.

But the Mingzhu he had seen that day in Haitang Yard was filled with a vicious aura, looking like a female ghost—it was as if she had become a completely different person.

It had frightened him terribly, leaving him listless. The nightmares began as soon as he returned home.

Although he couldn’t remember the content of the dreams upon waking, he had a vague feeling that Sister Mingzhu was in them too.

But Zhu Qisheng didn’t dare say it out loud.

He had started having nightmares after returning from the Sheng residence. Later, despite his illness, he had asked for help to rescue Taoniang for Sister Mingzhu. His mother already held a grudge against Sister Mingzhu.

If she found out Sister Mingzhu was in his dreams too, she would probably forbid him from having any further contact with the Sheng family.

Zhu Qisheng himself didn’t quite understand why he cared so much about Sister Mingzhu. From the first moment he saw her, he had felt fondness for this little sister and couldn’t help but want to be close to her.

So, even though Sister Mingzhu had given him a scare that day, he still felt compelled to help her.

Last night, he received another letter from Sheng Mingjian, hoping he could arrange for Sister Mingzhu to go to the White Horse Temple for a few years of spiritual practice.

Sister Mingzhu’s current situation in the Sheng residence was awkward. After being beaten and injured, she received no sympathy from the family elders.

On the contrary, her instructing matron was taken away, the nanny she went through great pains to rescue was seriously injured, and soon she would have to give up her courtyard too…

If Sister Mingzhu stayed in the Sheng residence, who knew how much more suffering she would endure?

If she could take refuge at the White Horse Temple for a while, it would naturally be for the best.

The White Horse Temple is filled with highly accomplished monks, and many reclusive masters and influential figures of high status reside there.

If Sister Mingzhu is fortunate enough to gain the favor of some esteemed master or powerful figure, she wouldn’t have to worry about being looked down upon, even without her status as the Sheng family’s legitimate daughter…

However, getting Sister Mingzhu into the White Horse Temple would require his mother’s help.

His mother did not have a favorable impression of Sister Mingzhu, and Zhu Qisheng was worried about how to resolve this matter.

A pretty maid nearby, seeing her master’s “bitter melon face,” hurriedly presented a plate of exquisite pastries arranged in a three-flower pattern.

There were preserved fruits, apricot preserves, and crunchy malt candy.

“Young Prince, the medicine is too bitter. Perhaps have some pastries—”

Zhu Qisheng picked up a preserved fruit and popped it into his mouth, then waved his hand.

“I’m already better. Stop the medicine,” he said.

The servants in the room all wore expressions of difficulty.

Zhu Qisheng knew perfectly well that his mother kept a close watch on his medicine intake. The servants didn’t dare disobey the Imperial Consort’s orders. He let out a bitter laugh.

“Never mind, I’ll go talk to Mother myself—”

“What did you want to talk to me about—”

Imperial Consort Jing entered at that moment. The servants dropped to their knees in a rustle of clothes to pay their respects.

Zhu Qisheng also made to rise, but Imperial Consort Jing pressed him down. “You’re unwell. There’s no need for such formalities.”

Imperial Consort Jing carefully examined her son’s complexion. Seeing he was still very pale with dark circles under his eyes, her face filled with deep concern.

“Is the imperial physician’s medicine not effective? Nanny Wang, go invite another physician…”

“Mother, there’s no need. Aside from some restlessness in my sleep, I have no other ailments…”

“Restless sleep is a major ailment! Nanny Wang, go quickly!”

Nanny Wang immediately left to carry out the order. Zhu Qisheng couldn’t say anything more.

His mother was usually gentle and disliked managing affairs.

But when it concerned his health, she became much more assertive.

Thinking of this, an idea flashed in Zhu Qisheng’s mind. He knew how to persuade his mother to help Sister Mingzhu get to the White Horse Temple.

It would just require telling a small lie to his mother. She loved him so much; she probably wouldn’t mind…

…..

“Sixth Young Miss, this is from the Eldest Young Master.”

Qingxin respectfully presented the letter.

Sheng Mingzhu opened it. The more she read, the better her expression became, and she quickly calmed down.

Previously, after getting advice from Taoniang, Sheng Mingzhu had sent Xiazhi to her eldest brother. Later, her brother said he would ask Brother Sheng to help her get into the White Horse Temple.

Now, Brother Sheng had replied saying he had thought of a way, though it would still take some time, and asked them to wait patiently.

The White Horse Temple was about seven days away by carriage from the capital. She heard its architecture was magnificent and the scenery beautiful.

The temple housed many highly accomplished monks, members of the royal family, some former important court officials, and their families…

If she could enter the White Horse Temple and later catch the eye of some important figure, she would have a chance to make a comeback!

The thought of soon entering the White Horse Temple set her heart aflame with anticipation.

The White Horse Temple was her greatest opportunity! It was also the most important matter at hand!

Therefore, Sheng Mingzhu quickly calmed down, suppressing her desire for crazy revenge.

Her eldest brother also said he had already found out that that person had done some things in the village.

By the time she left the capital for the White Horse Temple, it would be the time for that person’s name to be dragged through the mud.

Sheng Mingzhu was overjoyed reading this. Her eldest brother truly understood and cherished her. She held the letter and laughed heartily.

Just thinking about that wretch in Lihua Yard facing disaster made Sheng Mingzhu feel her leg no longer hurt and her scalp didn’t ache either…

The servants in Haitang Yard all kept their heads down, thinking the Sixth Young Miss had really become far too deranged lately.

On the other side, Sheng Minmin received a letter from Xiong San.

To be honest, Sheng Minmin was very surprised.

Because Sheng Mingjian had actually asked Xiong San to find an opportunity to set fire and burn to death that father and son surnamed Wang deep in the mountains. And the method had to be fire.

Sheng Mingjian was so malicious at such a young age! No wonder he grew up capable of so many insane and cruel deeds!

She sent word for Xiong San to agree first—to set a fire and create the illusion that the father and son were burned to death—but to secretly rescue the pair and hide them away.

Sheng Minmin could roughly guess what Sheng Mingjian intended to do: nothing more than to “stab Huang Yaning in the back.”

Once Huang Yaning suffered a heavy blow, how would she retaliate?

Sheng Minmin was very much looking forward to the conflict between those two.