Chapter 292: The Genuine and Fake Princess

“Ah!” Di Xuan was obediently following Concubine Hui when a figure suddenly rushed towards him, grabbing his wrist and pulling him toward herself. Di Xuan instinctively cried out.

Concubine Hui, protective of her child, immediately kicked at the figure. “Where did this little beggar come from, daring to be disrespectful to the Eighth Prince!”

Beggar, my foot!

I am Di Hongluan, the genuine one!

Di Hongluan pointed at herself, mouth open, but no words came out. Her throat was fine, but with everything that had happened recently, nothing had gone smoothly. She was stressed, had strained her throat, and was unable to speak.

She had been waiting outside the Prince Han’s residence for several days, but her father and mother had never come out. Desperate to prove she was the real Di Hongluan, she found herself helpless.

Firstly, she had no money.

Secondly, she had no support.

Thirdly, she couldn’t make a sound.

She could only watch helplessly as the fake Di Hongluan showed off inside the residence, her frustration almost making her burst into flames.

Indeed, she felt utterly trapped and desperate, never having been so hopeless before.

Now that she had finally seen Concubine Hui, an old acquaintance, she was eager to seize this opportunity. So, she grabbed Di Xuan’s hand.

However, Concubine Hui’s kick hit her in the chest, sending Di Hongluan’s small body flying far away, causing her chest to feel suffocating pain.

“I…”

“What happened? It turns out it’s Concubine Hui and the Eighth Prince.” The steward hurried out, recognizing Concubine Hui and Di Xuan at a glance.

“This little beggar has been hanging around the Prince Han’s residence for days, causing trouble. How annoying.” The steward frowned and said with a smile, “Concubine Hui, please don’t mind. I assume you’re here to see the young princess? She is already waiting for you in the hall.”

Previously, Concubine Hui had visited the residence a few times, and the steward had taken note.

Concubine Hui nodded and entered the residence with Di Xuan.

Di Hongluan lay on the ground, her nails digging into the ground as if trying to claw out bloodstains. She was the true princess!

The one in the residence was just an imposter!

What should she do?

How could she reclaim her true identity?

Meanwhile, the fake Di Hongluan, munching on a watermelon, was suddenly informed by the steward about Concubine Hui and the Eighth Prince’s arrival.

The fake Di Hongluan froze, clutching a half-watermelon. Which Concubine Hui?

Reluctantly, she sat on the rocking chair in the courtyard, dismissing the steward and watching Concubine Hui and Di Xuan across from her.

“Do you have something to see me about?”

Concubine Hui pulled Di Xuan forward slightly, feeling that the young princess was unusually polite today.

“Di Hongluan, is the matter we discussed last time still valid?”

The fake Di Hongluan was a bit stunned. Oh no, what if Concubine Hui discussed something with the real Di Hongluan?

“Of course, it’s still valid.”

Never mind!

Just agree for now.

Concubine Hui sighed in relief. “So, when will you treat Xuan’er’s eyes?”

The fake Di Hongluan: ???

This is a disaster!

She could handle eating and drinking, but treating eyes was beyond her.

“Treating eyes isn’t something that can be done in a short time. It requires proper preparation.”

Treating eyes?

She didn’t even know what kind of eye disease the Eighth Prince had, let alone how to treat it.

“But didn’t the princess say that once you settled down in the residence, you would help Xuan’er? I’ve done everything you asked, but you haven’t treated Xuan’er’s eyes yet. Could it be that the princess doesn’t know the eye exchange technique?”

Hiss!

The fake Di Hongluan was nervous. Eye exchange technique?

“This eye exchange technique requires suitable eyes; we can’t use just any cat or dog’s eyes for the Eighth Prince.”

She didn’t know what an eye exchange technique was, but from the literal meaning, it seemed like that.

She was quite clever!

“Since we’re at this point, don’t pretend to be clueless. Haven’t you been eyeing those unusual eyes already?”

The fake Di Hongluan blinked, curious. Who has unusual eyes?

Are they the kind of eyes recorded in the history books of the Fire Kingdom, which can reveal internal and external injuries with a single glance?

It’s said that such eyes are unique in the world and should be found in someone with great fortune.

The fake Di Hongluan waved her hand. “I know about this. How could I forget? But the timing isn’t right yet.”

“When will the right time come?” Concubine Hui was growing impatient. Xuan’er’s eyes had been blind for too long, and she worried that the delay would cause more problems.

“Well… let’s wait a bit longer.”

“Princess, let’s be frank today. Do you not want to treat Xuan’er’s eyes at all?” Concubine Hui was clearly losing her patience.

The fake Di Hongluan’s eyes shifted. “Concubine Hui, are you questioning me?”

“I’ve done a lot for you in secret over the years. You can’t use your status as a princess to deceive my son repeatedly. Princess, you’re young and may not know, but even a rabbit will bite when cornered.”

She was willing to do anything for her son.

“Concubine Hui, with you being so high and mighty threatening me now, I can’t help. You either wait or just kill me. It’s up to you.”

“You!”

The fake Di Hongluan, unafraid, continued eating the watermelon, certain that Concubine Hui wouldn’t dare take action.

“Princess, I can wait, but please don’t underestimate a mother’s heart.” Concubine Hui turned and left.

The fake Di Hongluan looked at Concubine Hui, frowning. Don’t underestimate a mother’s heart…

Her own mother had once cared for her in the same way.

But now…

Di Hongluan lowered her head again, missing her mother.

“Luan’er.” The Prince Han and his wife approached together.

Di Hongluan stood up. “Father, Mother.”

In her memory, the Prince Han was like a refined gentleman, gentle and kind, though he was blind. She had heard that he had previously injured his leg but had since recovered.

She had thought the Prince Han would be aloof and hard to approach, but upon entering the residence, she found that he was different from the rumors.

“Change your clothes. Today we are going to the palace to see your Emperor Uncle.”

Di Hongluan’s heart leaped with joy. So, she would be able to enter the palace?

She would see the little princess!

Hahaha.

After changing her clothes, the three of them left the residence. Di Hongluan watched as the family of three boarded a carriage and headed towards the palace.

Unable to hold back any longer, Di Hongluan burst into tears.

Her soul was originally that of a modern adult, but after everything she had been through recently, she couldn’t maintain her composure.

After crying, she collected herself. She couldn’t continue like this, letting the imposter take over her parents and identity. She had to find a way to reclaim everything that belonged to her.