Chapter 541: Chapter 541 Why Isn’t the Hypnotism Working Anymore? Chapter 541: Chapter 541 Why Isn’t the Hypnotism Working Anymore? “Soldiers have gone to Xiaoxi Village, and then, you know…”

Wang Yingluo’s older brother skimmed over it, unwilling to continue, knowing that this place is the Imperial Palace, not their home.

They themselves were no saints and naturally felt guilty.

Wang Yingluo furrowed her brows and shook her head, “There’s no reason for soldiers to go to Xiaoxi Village. Could it be…”

Could it be that Jun Yuyan doubted her and thus investigated her?

No, how could Jun Yuyan possibly doubt her? It must be Murong Jiu.

Yes, it had to be Murong Jiu. Only Murong Jiu hated her the most, resenting her for taking away Jun Yuyan’s love, and would find every way to uncover her dark past to tarnish her reputation.

Fortunately, when she first arrived through the time travel, she had hypnotized everyone who knew the truth. Even if Murong Jiu tried to dig up the past, it would be impossible to uncover her unsavory history.

But considering the character of everyone in Xiaoxi Village, would Jun Yuyan also start looking at her differently?

If the Empress Dowager found out about the situation in Xiaoxi Village, would she suspect that she was no longer pure and send the nanny to check her virginity again?

At that moment, she began to regret.

If only she had known, she should have hypnotized him and initiated a relationship with Jun Yuyan while he was recuperating in Xiaoxi Village. As for the matter of blood, it could easily be obtained from a fingertip.

But at that time, she thought that contraception in ancient times was inconvenient, her body was still too young, and she couldn’t get pregnant too soon. Many women in ancient times died in childbirth, and ultimately, it was because their bodies and bones were not fully developed and couldn’t sustain carrying a child.

As for concoctions like Contraceptive Soup, they could harm a woman’s body to some extent. She worried that drinking too much might make her infertile later on, which would be an even greater loss.

Not expecting a momentary lapse to cause her such trouble.

In her mind, she was already contemplating strategies and thought that it would be best to establish a physical relationship with Jun Yuyan as soon as possible.

By doing so, Jun Yuyan could also rightfully give her a proper status. Given Jun Yuyan’s affection for her, she should at least be a Noble Consort.

Thinking this, she was aware that what she could rely on was nothing other than Jun Yuyan’s favor. With no powerful family behind her, all she could do was to have Jun Yuyan’s support.

Therefore, she absolutely could not leave herself a ticking time bomb.

Looking at her three brothers, Wang Yingluo said in a low voice:
“I suspect that it was the Empress who sent the soldiers to Xiaoxi Village. She wants to ruin me, to leave me with no place to be buried. We are the best of siblings. You are surely under the watch of the Empress’s men every day. Please do not do anything bad, otherwise, I will also be implicated by you. One’s honor is shared, as is one’s disgrace. If I am well, then you too will fare well.”

“Why worry? You are already doing well enough. Look at what you wear and the jewels on your head; each item is expensive, isn’t it? And when we entered the Imperial Palace, those eunuchs and Palace Maids treated us with great respect upon knowing we were your brothers. The Emperor likes you so much, how could he possibly believe the Empress’s words? Although you are not as beautiful as the Empress, you are lucky, the Emperor’s life-saving benefactor, and naturally more valued by the Emperor than the Empress.”

“Exactly. I see you always make excuses. You just don’t want us to share in your good fortune. The Emperor has promised to give us official positions. As a woman, you shouldn’t meddle in these affairs!”

The third brother added, “Da Hua, after living so many good days, you should let us have our share, too. None of the three of us brothers has married yet, the Wang Family hasn’t carried on our line, and you don’t seem to care at all.”

Wang Yingluo sneered in her heart.

Worry for them?

The Wang Family was so poor they could hardly make a sound and had no royal title to inherit, and yet they talk about carrying on the family line. These feudal men really see themselves as treasures.

Knowing that they were stubbornly ignorant, saying more would be useless. Wang Yingluo’s tone grew heavier:
“I’m no longer called Da Hua, Third Brother, don’t get it wrong next time.”

“Yes, yes, yes, you’re Yingluo, named after the jewelry worn by the Heavenly Maiden in the legends, you’ve mentioned it many times. Then give us brothers new names too, so they sound good when spoken aloud and won’t embarrass you.”

Their faces brimmed with eagerness as they asked for new names, fantasizing about promotions and the greedy visage of living a life of luxury.

Wang Yingluo found their expressions sickening to look at.

She responded absently, while her hand had already taken out the pendant that hung around her neck, slowly swinging it as she spoke.

Hypnotizing three people at once wasn’t easy, especially since she had injured her head, which had been causing frequent pain these past few days. As soon as she utilized hypnotism, she felt as if there were needles pricking her brain.

But she had to endure, those brothers of the original host acted with petty arrogance; even if they did not cause trouble, they’d fall into others’ traps. What she feared most was her past being exposed. If that happened, she would lose everything, and she would never allow that to happen.

If they caused any trouble, she would be the one bearing the brunt of the shame, affecting her status in the palace.

She dared not delay too long and felt very tense inside.

Seeing the three men becoming somewhat stupefied, she quickly started to guide them.

“Go back to Xiaoxi Village, I’ll provide you money to buy servants and build a new house. Go back, the Capital City is dangerous, do not set foot in it again!”

But as soon as she said this, the three of them suddenly snapped to clarity as though bitten by something.

“We won’t go back. Haven’t we told you? There are too many wronged spirits in Xiaoxi Village, it’s haunted. We plan to bring our father here and find him a… what do they call it in the city? Oh, I remember now, a concubine! Find him a concubine to take care of him!”

Wang Yingluo could no longer hear what her oldest brother was saying. She looked at the pendant in her hand, feeling incredulous.

How could this be…

Why had her hypnotism suddenly stopped working?

In the past, whenever she guided their thoughts through hypnotism, they would obediently comply, but this time, it was of no use!

She gritted her teeth and continued to sway the jade pendant.

“Why are you keep fiddling with your broken jade pendant when I’m talking to you! Yingluo, have you gotten so high and mighty that you no longer recognize your own brothers? Don’t you forget what we’ve all been through!”

With that statement, Wang Yingluo’s face turned pale.

She glanced nervously outside. Fortunately, the main door was tightly shut, and no one was eavesdropping.

She managed a smile: “What are you all saying? We are siblings, closest to each other. Of course, I want the best for you, but I’m also afraid you could get caught in the whirlpool. Just thinking of the accidents you could get into worries me so much.”

Upon hearing this, they seemed satisfied and smiled.

“The Emperor, our brother-in-law, is protective of his own. We also understand the ways of the world; it’s not so easy to be outwitted. Enough, you don’t need to persuade us anymore, we definitely won’t return to Xiaoxi Village.”

Wang Yingluo nodded but didn’t try to persuade them any further.

When Jun Yuyan came in, she didn’t say anything to stop him.

All she could think about was why her hypnotism was ineffective, wondering where she had gone wrong.