Transmigration: The Fate of the Villainess

229 Bai Yu never considered herself a smart woman Part III

Bai Yu returned to her palace, exhausted. Her various emotions that had been tied into knots were finally resolved. However, those were only small, trivial knots. She still did not have a way to unravel the largest knot that still sat firmly on her throne… Empress Dowager Wei.

If she carefully compared the timeline, it would be clear that Empress Dowager Wei was one of the people who knew about her pregnancy. If she had consumed that herb packet, she would surely miscarry, and that would surely benefit Ouyang Mingxian, who was Taizi. However, the unlucky victim was Bai Hua instead. Despite her plan being derailed, Empress Dowager Wei could still utilize the incident to frame Bai Yu while successfully eliminating a child from the Bai family at the same time.

Fortunately, Mu Qilin’s fear of death had made her blurt out everything, as Bai Xue had expected. Bai Yu and Bai Xue had spent quite some time formulating the plan and speaking to Chu Jiaoxin in advance. The result was an opera scene that had gone smoothly from start to finish.

What she did not expect was Ouyang Feilong clearly expressing his support for her after such a long time of estrangement…This was his plan. Though Empress Dowager Wei was not toppled, her pawns decreased.

“Your Majesty, the emperor has sent a tonic to drink before bedtime. His Majesty has firmly said that Your Majesty should hurry and rest. As for His Majesty himself, he will continue to work at the royal study.”

Bai Yu listened to the report before nodding and drinking the tonic, followed by a cube of honey that reminded her of her older brother. He would always carry these cubes with him so that he could pamper her when she drank the medicine after practicing martial arts.

“You should hurry and bring Xiao Chang back.” Bai Yu waved her hand, dismissing the puppy maid, whose face did not hide how much she wanted to go and see her sworn sister after everything was resolved.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Bai Yu smilingly nodded when her maid left. Her thoughts turned to the problem of finding a method to approach Ouyang Feilong… How could she not think about it?!

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She was hurt and devastated. She had cursed him in her mind countless times. She let the past ‘wounds’ blind her, not realizing that everything was his plan all along.

In the past, there was never a time that she was not betrayed. Ouyang Feilong was the only person who had shown her that trust truly existed. The trust they had for each other surprised even Bai Yu herself. However, his actions were limited by Empress Dowager Wei’s spies within the royal palace. Sometimes, he would have to restrain himself like this time; otherwise, the Emperor of Da Yang would be gossiped about as a man charmed by a beauty to the point of neglecting the nation.

After calculating everything, she came to the conclusion that although he had hurt her, she should be the one to approach him first… But how should she make up with her beautiful husband?

The method was not what she was most worried about. Her main problem was courage. Other than the fact that he did not stay overnight at her palace, Ouyang Feilong had been acting normally toward her all along. It was she who had been sulking and ignoring everything… Could love truly make someone blind?

Thump Thump

A kick from two little lives called a smile to the villainess’s face. Her children must be laughing at her rambling thoughts. While she was smiling to herself, a black magic eagle flew to where she was sitting. Ah-Zhen appeared to take the letter and hand it to her.

This letter was from Bai He. As she could not use magic, Ah-Zhen had been the one who sent the letters for her.

She unfolded the paper to read a short message containing only a single sentence. It was a sentence that could call forth happiness and raise her spirit in an instant.

Bai Yu read the one sentence her brother had written over and over again…

‘Fear not, dear sister.’

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The next morning, Bai Yu woke up early, intending to make desserts for her beautiful husband. Though she was eight months into her pregnancy, she did not have difficulty with her movements. She waited until it was time for Ouyang Feilong to leave the throne room before arranging the desert and bringing it to him. This would be their first conversation after the situation had returned to normal.

However, her intention was thwarted when her husband was summoned to the royal garden by his mother, amidst the blooming flowers and…two young women of age.

Bai Yu let out an exhale of frustration. As long as Empress Dowager Wei was not defeated, she and Ouyang Feilong would never have a peaceful life. The incident with Mu De Fei had passed only one night before the mastermind started overstepping and annoying them again. She started so early in the morning by bringing young noble ladies of a similar age to Bai Yu into the palace.

Still, it was expected… Empress Dowager Wei had ruled the inner court ever since she herself was a young woman, standing tall through precisely three reigns. If she could be easily defeated, she would not be called the last boss.

“Blessings to Your Majesty. Blessings to Mother.”

Bai Yu did not wait for an invitation before heading to the large gazebo surrounded by various flowers. When she arrived, the two women stood up to curtsy to her, giving her a clear view of their appearance. One was a woman she did not recognize, while the other she knew and had fought with before.

Fan Lu.

“Blessings to the Empress. May you live and reign for a thousand years, a thousand years, thousands of thousands of years.”

“Relax.” Bai Yu waved her hand as a courtesy. Ouyang Feilong remarked nothing of her arrival, though his eyes carried a strange gleam of gladness. He stood up and gently helped her sit down next to him.

“I have made some desserts for his majesty. I heard that Mother and His Majesty are here, so I came.”

“Very well, very well. The more the merrier.” Empress Dowager Wei seemed to be in a good mood as she laughed. Bai Yu, similarly, smiled. “Does Empress already know these young ladies? Aijia called them here to keep aijia company in Mu De Fei’s place.”

The elderly woman was telling her that these would be her new rivals who had appeared in a single night.

“I have already met Miss Fan Lu. But the other young miss…” Bai Yu paused as she glanced at the other woman. She had lovely features and prominent peach blossom eyes. A perfect mixture of Bai Hua and Bai Yue… quite cute and beautiful at the same time.

“Your Majesty, my name is Wei Shushu.”

“Shushu… A good name.” Bai Yu nodded with a smile.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.” She lowered her cute face as a flush appeared naturally on her cheeks… A beauty blessed by nature.

“Your Majesty…” Bai Yu turned to the man who had been silent ever since her arrival. “These young misses are young and pretty. Why not give them suitable marriages?”

“Does Empress think so?”

How could Ouyang Feilong not know the reason his mother brought these women here? He had been finding a way to handle them. Unexpectedly, Bai Yu, who had come here later, not only saw through the situation but also found a quick and concise solution… The women in love were indeed wicked.

“Ever since I was bestowed a marriage to become Your Majesty’s Wang Fei, I have been treated very well. I wish that they could feel the same happiness.” Bai Yu spoke to Ouyang Feilong. However, it was apparent to the listeners that she was putting her authority on display… Out of all those within the inner court, she was the sole recipient of his care. No women were allowed to compete!

Your sister would not fear anyone, big brother!

“Your Majesty’s graciousness is truly boundless.”

Hm?

Even after those words, someone would still dare to go against her?

“Miss Wei…” Bai Yu gave a smile to the woman who had bowed her head at her before. “…Do you have anyone in mind?”