Later, Pang Yan didn't visit Wang Qingzhu's room much.
Compared to Wang Qingzhu's resentful married life, Wang Qingzhen was the complete opposite.
She and Weng Zhicheng were as close as two peas in a pod, like one person.
Weng Zhicheng's mother handed over the household management to her after she entered the family.
Wang Qingzhu had money and influence, and her husband doted on her. Her life was exceptionally comfortable.
By November, the weather grew even colder.
Whether it was because she had given birth or not, Wang Qingyao felt this winter was particularly cold.
A chill that went to the bone.
She started using a hand warmer early on and had to wear a fox fur cloak to go out in the mornings and evenings.
Nian Momo said, "The Princess Consort must have consumed ice during her pregnancy and didn't keep warm enough during her confinement, which is why she's like this."
Wang Qingyao: "Hehehe."
She didn't believe it. She had always been particularly afraid of the cold.
Wei Cefei, who had been quiet until now, only finding opportunities to brainwash Bian Siyue every few days, finally made a move.
One day, Bian Siyue came to find Wang Qingyao, excitedly took a letter and a bottle of medicine from her waist, and handed them to her.
"Princess Consort, look, Wei Cefei can't hold back any longer."
Bian Siyue's expression was a mixture of excitement, trepidation, and fear.
The letter was given to her by Wei Cefei. It was in an envelope, sealed with red mud, and addressed: To my husband Xiao Yun, personally.
Because of the red mud seal, Bian Siyue didn't know what was inside, but she felt the address on the envelope was a bit awkward.
The tone and style were too intimate.
Even if the Princess Consort were to write to the Prince, the envelope should have been addressed to Prince Ding'an, personally.
The words on the envelope were visible to everyone.
It would be so bad if someone else saw it.
As for that bottle of medicine...
Bian Siyue lowered her voice: "Princess Consort, Cefei Fang asked me to find an opportunity to put it in your food. After something happens to you, then place the letter in a conspicuous place."
Although Bian Siyue didn't know what was in the letter, she guessed it was something like a suicide note.
Cefei Fang was truly ruthless. The Princess Consort hadn't done anything to her, yet she wanted to kill the Princess Consort.
When Cefei Fang gave her the items, she also painted a grand picture for her.
"Once the Princess Consort is dead, I will ask Consort Wei to beg the Empress Dowager to issue an imperial decree to make me the main consort. At that time, you will be the only Cefei in the mansion."
"Don't be afraid, I've made all the arrangements. As long as you succeed, this matter will never be traced back to you."
"The Princess Consort has no parents, no siblings. When she dies, she dies. No one will seek justice for her."
"My sister will be the Crown Princess, and my aunt is Consort Wei. With them as my backing, I guarantee you won't be in trouble."
Bian Siyue, caught up in her acting, didn't agree immediately no matter what Wei Cefei said, displaying her fear and worry to the fullest.
Cefei Fang had no choice but to give her many precious jewels and ornaments, and repeatedly assured her that she would be safe. Only then did Bian Siyue accept the items.
"That's how it happened," Bian Siyue reported to Wang Qingyao word for word. "Regarding those jewels and ornaments, does the Princess Consort want to see them? There are quite a few good things..."
Cefei Fang had spared no expense.
Bian Siyue's eyes sparkled as she spoke, making Wang Qingyao unable to help but chuckle. Yin Zhu and the others also couldn't help but laugh.
"Keep them, I don't want them," Wang Qingyao said.
"Oh, thank you, Princess Consort."
Wang Qingyao picked up the letter and scanned it with her clairvoyant eyes.
Upon reading it, she understood why Wei Cefei had tried so hard to get Wang Qingyao to go to Ye Guo Temple before.
This was indeed a suicide note.
It was written in Wang Qingyao's voice, and the handwriting was also very well imitated.
This wasn't difficult. Wang Qingyao had written "The Secret History of Tragic Love in the Deep Palace" last year, and Grand Tutor Wei had people watching her. It was easy to find the manuscript she had left with the troupe leader at the time.
The letter stated that Wang Qingyao deeply loved Xiao Yun and couldn't bear his untimely death, wishing to exchange her life for his and transfer the curse onto herself. As for how to transfer it, the letter also mentioned that the abbot of Ye Guo Temple had given her two mud figures, and so on.
It had to be said that Wei Cefei was quite capable.
The scheme had begun two months ago, with interlocking steps and logical reasoning.
As long as Bian Siyue succeeded, and with her instigation, it would be difficult for anyone to suspect the true cause of Wang Qingyao's death.
Even if, by some slim chance, others investigated and found out, there was still Bian Siyue as a scapegoat.
She, Wei Cefei, had never harmed Wang Qingyao!
Wang Qingyao understood Wei Cefei's plan and sneered, "She really knows how to play the long game."
This also indirectly showed that the Wei family truly wanted Wang Qingyao dead.
They had tried to take her life twice. Weren't they afraid she would expose the former Crown Prince from back then?
Unfortunately, they had already investigated the identity of the former Crown Prince.
Wang Qingyao let out a cold laugh and placed the letter face down on the table.
Bian Siyue leaned forward: "Princess Consort, what do you plan to do?"
"Since Cefei Wei wants to kill me so badly, then this Princess Consort will die once for her to see!"
Wang Qingyao ordered Zhenzhu to dispose of the poison and replace it with colorless and odorless plain water.
"Wait and watch the show!"