Beast World: The Crazy Female Is Chased by Five Beast Husbands - Chapter 2

A fleeting trace of malice flashed through Li Xuanyue’s eyes.

In this life, how could she possibly let her succeed?

“But is there something in this hall that’s caught my sister’s attention?”

Li Xuanyue deliberately spoke up to ask.

A hint of stiffness crossed Li Qinghe’s face as she noticed Li Xuanyue’s gaze turning toward her.

To avoid arousing suspicion, she quickly averted her eyes.

“Elder Sister misunderstands,” she said with a smile.

Then, she signaled the maid beside her to bring forward the lotus seed congee she had prepared in advance symbolizing eternal marital harmony.

“Elder Sister has been busy all day. You must be hungry by now.”

Li Qinghe stepped forward with feigned concern, inquiring warmly. To an outsider, it might have seemed like genuine sisterly affection.

But only Li Xuanyue knew the truth Li Qinghe was desperate for her to drink this bowl of congee and descend into madness, committing murder.

A perfect way to eliminate a threat once and for all.

“This is the lotus seed congee I specially had prepared for you, symbolizing eternal harmony.”

Li Qinghe spoke with exaggerated thoughtfulness, “Elder Sister, why not have some to replenish your strength? You wouldn’t want to feel too exhausted later on your wedding night.”

Though her words were playful, Li Xuanyue now heard the hidden schemes behind them.

In her past life, how had she failed to notice the trap in this bowl of congee?

She had truly believed in their sisterly bond, consuming it without hesitation.

And it was this very congee that had driven her into a frenzied rage on her wedding night, leading her to torture three attendants to death.

Now, reborn into this life, Li Xuanyue would not let her “dear sister” have her way so easily.

“Set it aside for now.”

Li Xuanyue lifted her eyelids slightly, signaling her maid to take the bowl and place it on the nearby table.

She couldn’t afford to drink it so hastily.

She needed Li Qinghe to push her into it.

Li Qinghe’s eyes flickered. “Elder Sister, this congee is best enjoyed while hot. Once it cools, it loses its fragrant aroma.”

This was her most crucial move tonight.

How could Li Xuanyue refuse?

If she didn’t drink it, how would the rest of her plan unfold?

So, this bowl of congee had to be consumed no matter what.

A calculating glint flashed through Li Qinghe’s eyes.

It was clear she had gone to great lengths for this.

“Oh?”

Li Xuanyue arched a brow.

Now that her goal was within reach, she saw no need to drag this out.

She knew exactly what Li Qinghe was thinking.

Didn’t she want her to drink the congee and descend into madness?

Fine. She would grant that wish.

A shrewd light gleamed in Li Xuanyue’s eyes.

Outwardly, however, she remained composed, naturally accepting the bowl from her maid.

“In that case, I won’t refuse your kindness, dear sister.”

Playing the part of someone reluctantly yielding to hospitality, she raised the bowl to her lips, using her sleeve to discreetly conceal her act of drinking.

Seeing this, Li Qinghe inwardly sighed in relief.

She watched as Li Xuanyue quickly downed the congee as if it were mere broth.

A peculiar smile swiftly colored her gaze.

Li Xuanyue’s cooperation had spared her further effort.

“Elder Sister, there’s no need to drink it so hastily.”

Seeing grains of rice porridge still clinging to the corner of Li Xuan Yue’s mouth, Li Qing He hurried forward with a handkerchief to wipe it clean.

The maid beside her was quick witted enough to step forward and take the bowl from Li Xuan Yue’s hands.

Only then did she begin to tease, “Sister, if you’d like more of this ‘Hundred Years of Harmony Lotus Seed Porridge,’ I can have someone fetch another bowl for you.”

“Let’s not give the five consorts a reason to laugh at us.”

Li Xuan Yue glanced at the five consorts still kneeling on the floor.

In her past life, she hadn’t even had the chance to look at their faces before losing control on their wedding night. Thinking back now, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt toward them.

With her plan accomplished, Li Qing He had no intention of lingering in Fenghe Palace any longer.

She didn’t want to risk being caught in the crossfire once the drug took effect.

“Sister, I won’t disturb your rest with the five consorts any further.”

Noticing Li Xuan Yue’s dazed expression as she stared at the consorts, a flicker of mockery flashed in Li Qing He’s eyes before she turned and left the hall with her maid.

“Second Princess, is this really the right thing to do?”

Her maid, uneasy, whispered,

“The Grand Princess has always treated you like a sister, never humiliating you. Shouldn’t we stop this?”

“Are you afraid, Ru Yue?”

Li Li Qinghefted her eyelids, staring coldly at the maid beside her. “You’re the one I trust most. The kindness she shows me now is nothing but pity I don’t need it.”

She would take back everything with her own strength.

“Have them keep a close watch. The moment the Grand Princess loses control, report to me immediately.”

She wanted to see just how long her proud, beloved elder sister could maintain her dignity and favor.

With Li Qing He’s departure, Fenghe Palace quickly returned to silence.

Only the crackling of the red candles burning in the hall remained.

Li Xuan Yue stood up.

“All of you, leave.”

She dismissed every maid in the hall, including the personal attendants of the five consorts.

Once they had all withdrawn, leaving only her and the five consorts,

Li Xuan Yue slowly began removing her crimson wedding robe.

Upon closer inspection, the left sleeve was soaked through with liquid.

Indeed.

The “Hundred Years of Harmony Lotus Seed Porridge” Li Qing He had given her had all been poured into the sleeve of her robe.

Thus, once the robe was off, she tossed it unceremoniously onto the floor.

The five consorts remained kneeling silently, not immediately summoned to rise by Li Xuan Yue.

Only after she had removed her outer garments did she finally speak.

“Rise.”

Li Xuan Yue looked down at the five men still on their knees.

Their heads were still covered by red wedding veils.

But judging by their statures alone, she could tell that each of them must be exceptionally handsome.

“Can you act?”

As her words fell, a flick of her hand sent all five veils fluttering to the ground.

The true faces of the consorts were now fully revealed before her.

Gentle and refined, courteous and dignified, dashing and charming each of the five was unique in his own way.

But at this moment, Li Xuan Yue had no mind to admire them.

The consorts exchanged startled glances, confusion flickering in their eyes.

Soon, everything returned to its usual calm.

No one could figure out what Li Xuanyue was really up to.