Beauty Strategy Episode 2 Recap
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His Majesty threw the white silk in front of Ling Zhi, telling her to end her life. Ling Zhi immediately knelt down, arguing that executing her could jeopardize his safety. After all, the Empress Dowager held military power and had conferred her status. If the Empress Dowager used this as an excuse, it wouldn't be simple. His Majesty was surprised that Ling Zhi, a lowly slave, could analyze the situation so clearly. Mu Xuanjue had no real intention of killing Ling Zhi; he was merely testing her.
Mu Xuanjue's gaze at Ling Zhi reminded him of Princess Shuo Ye. Her expression was very similar to Shuo Ye's, but Shuo Ye had died long ago, so Mu Xuanjue dismissed the thought. Holding a sword to Ling Zhi's neck, Ling Zhi offered to prove her worth, saying she could become his weapon.
This intrigued Mu Xuanjue, so he arranged for Ling Zhi to stay in the palace. Although Ling Zhi became a consort, Lady An still sought to trouble her. When Lady An saw that the wounds she had inflicted on Ling Zhi a few days ago had fully healed, she attempted to strike again. This time, Ling Zhi fought back, grabbing Lady An's hairpin and reminding her that she was under the Empress Dowager's protection.
Mu Xuanjue, who had been watching from the doorway, intervened just as Lady An's hairpin was about to stab Ling Zhi. He gently asked Ling Zhi if she was hurt. Ling Zhi was startled by his kindness, while Lady An, filled with jealousy, dared not speak out. Mu Xuanjue ordered her to leave. Ling Zhi was puzzled by Mu Xuanjue's unpredictable behavior. Mu Xuanjue knew the Empress Dowager was using the slave to humiliate him, and by not resisting, he avoided falling into her trap. Lady An returned to Ling Zhi, offering her a gift.
At this moment, Consort Huan arrived. It was Ling Zhi's first time meeting Consort Huan. Upon learning that Ling Zhi was appointed by the Empress Dowager, Consort Huan called her forward. Consort Huan, from the Phantom Clan, now wielded great power in the palace. Lady An pretended to offer wine to Consort Huan, who, being cautious, handed it to Ling Zhi to taste.
Lady An knew that if a member of the Spirit Clan drank alcohol, their true form would be revealed. Ling Zhi refused to drink and accused Lady An of being arrogant and disrespectful to Consort Huan. As the two were about to clash, Consort Huan intervened. She grabbed Lady An by the neck and ordered her punishment, declaring that anyone who became arrogant due to favor would meet the same fate as Lady An.
Consort Huan handed the wine to Ling Zhi. Since it was from Consort Huan, Ling Zhi had no choice but to drink it. After leaving, Ling Zhi felt she could barely suppress her true form. If her identity were discovered, she would surely face death.
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