Chapter 551: The Queen Has an Ulterior Motive: Is She Stupid or Poisonous?

I said I went to see Zhui Yu!

Aren't you angry?

Sha San looked at Que'er with a worried expression.

I, I don't dare to be angry.

Que'er, the last time I fought with him was also because I was too impulsive; if not for that, you wouldn't now be worried and upset over Zhui Yu.

It's all my fault.

But even if you have him in your heart, it's, it's also fine.

I only need you to still be willing to stay by my side, then I can accept this...

He had red eyes and didn't dare to lift his head to meet Que'er's gaze.

Que'er loudly scolded him: "Idiot!"

She bit her lip until it split.

Since I've chosen you, I won't be fickle.

Can you trust me?

Sha San nodded happily, over and over.

I believe!

Que'er, I believe whatever you say.

Que'er broke into a smile through tears.

I told you I saw him, I'm just informing you of what happened; there's no other meaning. If you spout nonsense again next time, I'll ignore you.

Que'er turned her head away.

Sha San, excited in his heart, hurried forward to coax her.

He's tongue-tied, stammering, always unable to say sweet words.

But Que'er's heart was very calm, also very content.

Having such an obedient Sha San, she must not let him down.

However, she could no longer face Zhui Yu directly.

So that day, upon returning, she wrote a letter.

The letter contained only two lines: "Past events like smoke; I have moved forward. I hope you can see the spring flowing water, and soon meet the spring blossoming branches."

It was said that after reading the letter, Zhui Yu spat out a mouthful of blood violently.

That day he lay down and could not get up again.

This frightened the remaining guards left at the Prince Su's residence terribly.

One even ran up to Que'er to protest: "How happy Zhui Yu used to be!"

Now he's living a life worse than death for you, yet you won't even look at him.

You truly are a heartless woman!

Even if he cannot immediately respond to you because of the childhood marriage pact, couldn't you wait a few more days for him?

With his nature, he will eventually figure out what's most important.

But you turned around and found another lover!

He made one misstep, and deserves to be hacked to pieces, suffering the agony of love's poison?

He deserves to be hurt to the brink of death by a heartless, unrighteous woman like you!

If he dies, I'd like to see how happy you can be for the rest of your life!

Li Qingluo appeared and coldly stared at that guard.

You've said enough?

Then the guard buried his head and knelt down.

Miss.

Li Qingluo: "Get out!"

Li Qingluo certainly wouldn't watch Zhui Yu really die.

So that day she urgently sent him out of the city, to the manor she had just bought in the suburbs.

Have Qin Ling go take care of him.

If he again gives up on life and doesn't want to live, then let him fend for himself.

Zhui Yu certainly won't die.

Moreover, at the manor he got better day by day.

Although he no longer pestered Que'er.

But occasionally the guards from the Prince Su's residence would fetch things for him and then toss them at Que'er's door.

Sometimes it was a fish.

Sometimes it was a wild rabbit.

Sometimes it was a bouquet of flowers.

Sometimes it was a box of pastries from East Wing Studio.

Que'er, at first, would be startled badly each time.

Those things, not to be thrown away.

Not throwing them away, also not.

She feared Sha San would misunderstand if he found out, so she also told Sha San about this.

Sha San listened, seeming to have no reaction.

She could quietly follow and imitate, and she also started occasionally bringing back things from outside for Que'er.

Names: Que'er already in glossary.

Que'er is now completely overwhelmed.

Que'er.

But the young lady still wouldn't let her go into the palace to hide.

"Miss" refers to Li Qiongluo? Actually "Miss" is a generic term for a young lady, not a name. "Enter the palace" is generic.

As for the marriage…

No names.

Perhaps if they had married sooner, she wouldn't be doing these things anymore.

No names.

That would also be good.

No names.

Li Qiongluo went into the underground palace with Xi Qiu and Zheng Mama.

Names: Li Qingluo, Xi Qiu, Zheng Mama, underground palace. So we need to add underground palace as a place.

Eunuch Ji indeed sent her to the Seventh Princess's palace, and the Seventh Princess was already waiting at the entrance.

Names: Eunuch Ji (Ji Gonggong?) Actually "Eunuch Ji" is a title: a senior eunuch. So it's a title/rank: "Eunuch Ji". We need to include as a title. Also "Seventh Princess" appears twice. Also "palace" is generic? But "Seventh Princess's palace" is a specific place: Seventh Princess's palace. So we need to include that place. Also "gate" is generic.

Seeing her come, she relaxed and smiled.

No names.

"Just stay peacefully in this palace."

"This palace" refers to the Seventh Princess's palace? Actually "this palace" is a self-reference by the Seventh Princess (she says "this palace"). So "this palace" is "this palace". Not a proper name.

"Don't worry, no one will bother you."

No names.

No sooner were these words spoken than someone arrived at the Empress's palace that night.

Names: Empress's palace. So we need to include Empress's palace as a place.

"I heard it's the Brave Cavalry General's wife who has arrived. Her Highness ordered the maids to bring some greeting gifts."

Names: Brave Cavalry General's wife. "Her Highness" refers to the Empress (honorific). So we need to include the title "Empress" (Her Highness). Also "maidservants" is generic.

The table was covered with precious jewelry.

No names.

Bracelets, earrings, headpieces—each was a complete set.

No names.

Moreover, each piece was exquisitely crafted and expensive.

No names.

Li Qiongluo glanced at the Seventh Princess beside her.

Names: Li Qingluo, Seventh Princess.

Seeing a hint of envy on the Seventh Princess's face, she immediately realized these gifts might not be well-intentioned.

Names: Seventh Princess.

"What merit or ability do I, a humble woman, have? I dare not accept such a great favor from Her Highness."

Names: Empress. Also "humble woman" is Li Qingluo's self-reference (a married woman). Not a name.

Palace maid: "General's wife, you're being too polite."

Names: (palace maid) generic, exclude. "General's wife" appears again. So we need to include the title "General's Wife". Also "General" maybe? But "General's wife" is the phrase.

"If it weren't for the Brave Cavalry General's bravery in battle last time, the disturbance at Her Highness's birthday banquet wouldn't have been quelled so quickly."

Names: Brave Cavalry General, Empress. Also "birthday banquet" is generic.

"Her Highness knows the Brave Cavalry General should be returning to the city soon."

Names: Empress, Brave Cavalry General.

"So giving you some rewards in advance is perfectly fine."

No names.

"Her Highness said, if the General's wife doesn't disdain it, just treat it as a gift from a family elder; you need not be polite."

Names: Empress, General's wife.

After saying that, the senior palace maid quickly waved, had someone set the things down, and then slipped away running.

Names: (senior palace maid) generic, exclude.

Fearful that Li Qiongluo would keep refusing.

Names: Li Qiongluo.

Li Qiongluo: …

Names: Li Qiongluo.

The Seventh Princess beside her gave a complex look: "Although the Empress has never been harsh toward us, she is not exactly a very generous mother."

Names: Seventh Princess, Empress. Also "Empress" appears.

"I have never received any of these things before."

No names.

"She probably isn't trying to win over your husband, is she?"

No names.

Even the Seventh Princess can see it; why can't I?

Names: Seventh Princess.

"This Empress acts so blatantly; is she foolish or malicious?"

Names: Empress.

Li Qiongluo was almost driven mad with annoyance.

Names: Li Qiongluo.

"Tomorrow I still have to go give thanks."

No names.

"But… if my husband doesn't return in time, or fails to complete the task His Majesty gave him, would she regret giving me all these things?"

Names: husband (generic), Majesty. So include Majesty as a title.

Seventh Princess: "It's highly possible."

Names: Seventh Princess.

She might regret it.

No names.

Li Qiongluo quickly had Xi Qiu and Zheng Mama lock away all these valuables.

Names: Li Qiongluo, Xi Qiu, Zheng Mama.

By the next day, indeed there was still no news that Duan Rongshi and his group had returned.

Names: Duan Rongshi. Also "they" is generic.

Li Qiongluo could only first go to the Empress's central palace to give thanks.

Names: Li Qiongluo, Empress's central palace. So we need to include Empress's central palace as a place.

"I, the humble woman Nan Gong Qiongluo, pay my respects to Her Highness. May Her Highness live for thousands of years, thousands of thousands of years."

Names: Nan Gong Qiongluo? Actually she says "humble woman Nan Gong Qiongluo". That is her full name? She uses "Nan Gong Qiongluo" as her name? The protagonist is Li Qiongluo, but she says Nan Gong Qiongluo. This might be an alias or her maiden name? We need to treat it as a name that appears: Nan Gong Qiongluo. Not in glossary. So we need to include this as a name. Also Empress.

The Empress sat on high, looking down on Li Qiongluo as if she were an ant.

Names: Empress, Li Qiongluo.

"Please rise."

No names.

"I heard you came into the palace to accompany Little Seven?"

Names: Little Seven (Seventh Princess nickname). So we need to include Little Seven as a name/title? It's a nickname for the Seventh Princess. Should we include? It's a name used to refer to her. According to rules, we should include character names. So include Little Seven.

"Raise your head so I can take a good look."

Names: "this palace" (self-reference by Seventh Princess). Not a name.

Li Qiongluo slowly raised her face.

Names: Li Qiongluo.

She dared not look directly at the Empress, yet she was not afraid.

Names: Empress.

"Upon seeing her, the Empress noticed her stunning, world‑beauty appearance, and a complex expression flickered across her face."

Names: Empress.

"His Majesty has eight daughters; Little Seven may not be the youngest, but she has always been the most beloved since childhood. No wonder His Majesty would let you come into the palace to keep her company."

Names: Majesty, Little Seven.

Li Qiongluo felt the Empress's words were somewhat puzzling.

Names: Li Qiongluo, Empress.

"What does 'no wonder' mean to let oneself enter the palace?"

No names.

"Now that she has removed the obstacle of the Fourth Prince, she is idle and looking for trouble?"

Names: Fourth Prince. So include Fourth Prince as a title/rank.

As she was thinking, her gaze suddenly fell upon a palace maid standing beside the Empress.

Names: Empress. (Palace maid is generic, exclude.)

Li Qiongluo instantly furrowed her brows.

Names: Li Qiongluo.

After leaving the Empress's palace, Li Qiongluo had just disappeared at the end of the long street when she turned back and sneaked past the watchers to return to the Empress's central palace.

Names: Empress's palace, Long Street. So we include Long Street as a place. Also Empress's central palace again.

"Is it her? Did you see clearly?"