Chapter 271 Jealousy and Hatred. The Fifth Princess' Intention to Kill

The edict from the palace came in the late afternoon. The little eunuch who delivered it first went to see Mo Huawen and then brought Mo Xuetong to the palace. It was rather awkward for Mo Xuetong because she had injured her leg. Fortunately, it was not obvious with the help of Mo Lan even though she was a little slow. A horse carriage was already waiting outside. Mo Xuetong boarded the horse carriage and went to the palace with Mo Lan. They entered through the main gates of the palace and went onto a palanquin that was set up for them especially. A eunuch holding a box approached them. This must have been the will of the consorts who were appointed at the banquet today, along with King Yan and King Chu's consorts. Palace maids followed along with nimble steps and the neat procession moved outwards. There were also some women who were destined to stay in the palace forever. When they arrived outside of Tianchen Palace, Mo Xuetong got off the carriage. A palace maid had