Chapter 191: Meeting

Ji smiled—"Herb girl—Li Mei—"
Shen Miao stared—
Mei years favored—Fu Sheng near crown prince—harem sharks—Fu only her—not ordinary foe—prettier less clever—clever less pretty—advance retreat—scheming yet spontaneous—bold within bounds—beauty at peak—rumor—all men kneel—
Now—Shen's dress—conservative—on her vivid—Shen dirtier—
Mei eyes—lazy cat afternoon—Shen's stare odd—Mei glance—surprised—polite point—
Ji Ji Yushu caught—Shen's eyes—stunned—Shen bow—smile—as if illusion—
"Put together—" Shen soft—
Tang frown—like primary wife sizing new concubine—Shen not petty—Lu Wan ignored—why jealous first meeting—
Tan sigh—Tang said fine—Li Ke plain—Li Mei stunning—Shen peony queen—Li Mei poppy—tempt evil beauty—
"Ming Qi—" Shen—"Great Li person—"
"Yes—" Surprise—"Just arrived Longye—"
"Qinzhou—" Ji—"Gate board—saved Jingxing—"
"New arrival—board—" Smirk—"Prince's luck—or yours—"
Hostility clear—Mei stunned—Li Ke step bow—"Well—leave—troubled you—"
Not humble—pride hurt—Ji block—"Saved life—how offense—repay—"
Mei smile—"Told you—chance—herb save life—held useless—fate—rest unsaid—"
Ladies marvel—pretty generous—no greed—Shen hostile—unfit consort—
Mei apologetic—"Soiled dress—borrowed yours—wash return—no trace—"
Shen fixed look—
Past Mei after Qin return—only son-bearer Mei—Fu cold yet doted—Mei never truly bowed—fake submission—queen below Mei—Fu Sheng above Fu Ming—
Chin high mockery—now humble—"common girl"—"Consort"—
World huge—two lives—world small—two lives—enemy again—
No answer—Mei shy—pull Li Ke—Ji want stop—Shen mistress—can't overstep—
"Wait—"
Turn—Shen gentle water—"Saved life—Manor benefactors—leave—backstab cold—"
"Our choice—" Mei shake—
"Wait full recovery—" Smile—"Manor can't half-finish—"
Suspicion—herb fake—relapse—gone—
Ji awkward—Shen not aggressive—why harsh—gratitude—don't voice doubt—
Shen knew—won't stay for thanks—will stay for suspicion—
Bad deeds need good name—can't bear dirty water—
Li Ke angry—"We'll stay—watch him recover—"
Smile—"Good—debt—must 'repay'—"
Doubt and thanks—confusing—Mei thoughtful—Shen laugh—"Business—" Ji entertain—"Aunt—" Stop Mei—"Dress suits you—like made for you—keep—gift—"
Not clothes—condescension—Tang baffled—after gone—look Tan—
Tan tongue—"Don't ask—" Follow—
Ji ashamed Li pair—"Madam sensitive illness—bear with—"
"Heart understandable—" Mei smile—
"Inside—" Ji—
Ji Yushu—"Brother Li—"
Room—Jingzhe Guyu joy—"Back—"
See mess—freeze—"Wronged—"
Haggard—lost soul—Guyu—"Bath—porridge—Master fine—think later—" Pull Jingzhe water—
Bath—warm—feels ice—
Why Mei Great Li—savior—almost killed—Manor—can't explain—
Abnormal seen—jealousy gossip—want why Mei here—
Past Qin hostage—Mei already palace—East campaign meet—Fu not yet—Mei in Great Li—
Past Mei also Great Li—before Fu—met Xie first—
Why Ming Qi empress—Xie arranged—chill—
Past no meeting—Xie coma—Mei saved—not enemies—Mei Great Li—Ming Qi consort—spy like Xie in Dingjing—
Why Fu Sheng crown prince—
Fu Ming Wanyu—Great Li role—Xie relation—how face Xie—
Lost in thought—water cold—Jingzhe knock—startled—cold—
Tan—"Dislike Li Mei—"
"Why—"
"Usually polite—strange—like Chang Zaiqing—" "Bad end—Li Mei worse dislike—"
Twist hair—"If I say villain—you believe—"
"Really—" "Doesn't look—"
Shake—no proof useless—"Go back—"
"Not see brother-in-law—"
"Too tired—sleep—"
Tan left—same blood—
Cold face—"Fetch Mo Qing—"
Rare solemn—kill aura—maids silent fetch—
Mo Qing—"Where siblings stay—"
"Side empty wing—"
"Kill them—"
Mo Qing frozen—
First direct kill order—usually eye for eye—
"Hate—blood feud—remove—"
Window—"Not wise—"
Pei Lang—
Enter—shake head—"Rash kill bad—"
Cold stare—Mei memories—Pei no favor—
Nose touch—"In Manor—death—Guards fail—blame Manor—"
"Today too much—rumor jealous beauty—hostile—if die—you first suspect—"
"Mo Qing—not trusted—including Prince men—caught—secret out—"
"So—not wise—" Done—
Stare—laugh—"Always rational—" Cold—"If not—how above others—"
Right—can't kill cheap—too easy—
Mo Qing out—investigate everything—
Breath—enemy near—can't strike—almost rage—
Pei—"Deep grudge—"
Cold—"Say what—"
"Never kill on sight—" Probe—"They strong—"
Jump—"Know our feud—"
"Tell me—"
"Two lives never returned—" Fierce—"Ten thousand deaths insufficient—"
Pei startled—"I can help—"
"Why trust—"
Hedgehog—worse than before—enemies—
Mei related—never Great Li—how feud—
"Pei—said enough—attitude clear—don't interfere—don't tell—"
Pei angry—humble life—Firefly pushed—spy—exile—sincerity suspicion—want leave—guilt—
"Don't trust me—"
"Cold—trust no one—"
Pei gone—collapsed chair—
Li pair in Manor—can't kill—trap—must avenge—unworthy mother—
Jingzhe—"Master woke—wants madam—"
Complex—"Know—"
Palace Xie Mei webs—terrifying—can't face Xie—fear confirm—
Medicine scent—busy—Gao out—"Awake—asked you—wound—indulge—"
Enter—
Robe half recline book—thinner—sharp—quiet noble—no near-death—
Step hesitate—answer feared—
Can't escape forever—
Eyes down—"Come in—"
Fist—sat—"Better—woke—didn't disturb—"
Hoarse—smirk—"Interesting—"
Cold—"Won't look at me—"
Smile—"Fever delirium—"
Smile not eyes—slam book—first look—
Sharp—hidden anger—"Wouldn't come unless called—"