Cheng Huimin observed her surroundings and found that there were all highly skilled experts. When there was a major commotion in the palace before, she had secretly made inquiries. She heard that Leonard had dispatched many experts to lurk in the dark, and Ye Lu An had also sent a large number of guards to assist Leonard.

It could be said that the entire palace was now full of Leonard's informants. Moreover, since Ye Lu An and Leonard had a special relationship, taking action at this moment would not be beneficial to their future plans.

So, even if Leonard was on the verge of death, they could only wait for him to die on his own. They really couldn't make the slightest move.

"If we give up such a good opportunity, it will be even more difficult to deal with him in the future," Ye Lu Mingshuo said reluctantly, clenching his fists and hitting the bed hard.

He had become what he was now all because of Leonard. Now, the chance for revenge was right in front of him, but he was powerless to end Leonard's life with his own hands.

"Don't be in a hurry. There will be opportunities in the future," the Queen said. In contrast to Ye Lu Mingshuo's impatience, the Queen remained very calm. "I'm now secretly helping you in the guise of a maid. My face has been greatly altered, and no one will be able to find out that I'm the Queen. So, next, I'll strive for a better opportunity for you. Once I help you ascend the throne of Country Z, our mother and son will finally have a happy ending."

In order to regain everything in Country Z and avoid being hunted down by the Ye Lu royal family, the Queen had reluctantly changed her appearance and even her voice.

A group of maids were recruited into the palace this time, and she seized the opportunity to sneak in, hoping to help Ye Lu Mingshuo regain power so that she would have something to rely on in the future.

Unexpectedly, when she returned to the palace this time, the situation in Country Z had already changed. Ye Lu Mingshuo had been removed from the position of heir, and Ye Lu Qi had been bedridden since his serious illness last time.

Not only had all the power fallen into Ye Lu An's hands, but Ye Lu Qi also intended to return the throne to Ye Lu An.

The Queen couldn't just watch all this happen. She had been scheming for so many years to ensure that Ye Lu Mingshuo would have a backing in the future. How could she let what was within her grasp slip away and be content with being a subject?

Moreover, Ye Lu An had always harbored resentment towards her. If he became the king and joined forces with Leonard in the future, would there still be a place for her and Ye Lu Mingshuo in the international arena?

Just thinking of these things made the Queen shudder.

No, her son was the rightful king of Country Z. Ye Lu An, a castaway who had been removed from the family, had no right to all of this.

"Mother, please heal my face first. Once I can move freely, I will definitely strive to take back everything that belongs to me," Ye Lu Mingshuo said. Every time he looked in the mirror, he was frightened by his own appearance.

His wrinkled skin, which looked like branches, was scarier than a devil. He couldn't even accept his own appearance. If he were to gain power in the future, others would be scared when they saw him and might even call him an ugly monster behind his back.

He had always paid so much attention to his appearance in the past, so how could he accept being disfigured?

"Don't worry. The ointments I'm using on you have the effect of repairing the skin as soon as possible. If there are no accidents, you'll see results within two months," the Queen said, suppressing the coldness in her eyes and continuing to take care of Ye Lu Mingshuo in the guise of Cheng Huimin.

After fleeing the palace, she had been hiding everywhere and dared not show her face, fearing that she would be captured by the people of the Ye Lu royal palace as soon as she appeared. So, after weighing the pros and cons, she decided to change her appearance and start anew.

The doctor who had performed the plastic surgery on her had been eliminated by her after she had restored her appearance.

Therefore, no one knew what her new appearance was, and no one would suspect that Cheng Huimin was a false identity.

The reason was that Cheng Huimin was a real person. When she was having the plastic surgery, this real Cheng Huimin was also consulting about changing her appearance because she wanted to enter the Ye Lu royal palace to work in a perfect state. The Queen seized this great opportunity and decided to assume the identity of Cheng Huimin.

However, the real Cheng Huimin was no longer alive. Her current identity was all real. Even if someone were to investigate, they would never suspect that this Cheng Huimin was fake.

As for knowing how to use medicine to restore Ye Lu Mingshuo's appearance, it was also an accident. This was a secret recipe given to her by the doctor who had performed her plastic surgery. It could repair the skin to the greatest extent possible, but it had great side effects.

But the Queen didn't care. As long as Ye Lu Mingshuo could recover as soon as possible, these side effects were not important to her.

"Two months is too long. I can't wait," Ye Lu Mingshuo said irritably. Every day he spent lying in bed felt like torture.

"Those who want to achieve great things must be able to hold their temper. If you can't even endure for two months, how will you be able to fight against Leonard and Ye Lu An in the future?" the Queen said, looking at Ye Lu Mingshuo with a look of disappointment. "I have endured humiliation and hardship in this palace for more than twenty years to achieve my current status. If you can't even endure for two months, I'm afraid the throne will be out of your reach!"

Hearing this, Ye Lu Mingshuo panicked and quickly grabbed the Queen's hand. "Mother, please help me!"

He only had his mother to rely on now. If even his mother didn't help him, he really would have no chance to turn things around in the future.

Seeing his panicked look, the Queen sighed helplessly. "If you really want to be the king, just do as I say. Remember, Mingshuo, you must be able to hold your temper. Otherwise, even if I sacrifice my life, I won't be able to bring you wealth and glory."

"I understand, Mother," Ye Lu Mingshuo said reluctantly.

The Queen naturally saw what was on his mind and shook her head helplessly. "Well, you should have a good rest. Don't think about anything recently. Take good care of your body. Once you've truly recovered, it will be time for us to take action."

Since Leonard was focused on catching the person in black, she would just continue to watch the show and wait until both sides were at each other's throats before making a move.

"Mother, take care too," Ye Lu Mingshuo reminded her.

The Queen nodded and then left with the dirty gauze and medical waste. Once she stepped out of that door, she was still the humble and unremarkable maid, Cheng Huimin.

...

Smelling the fragrance of mint, Freya's tense nerves relaxed a lot. It was as if she was lying on a comfortable grassland, surrounded by lush mint plants.

Freya took a deep breath of the air in the bedroom, turned over, and continued to hug the quilt. It was as if Bradley was by her side at this moment, and this feeling gave her a great sense of security. She slept soundly until she woke up, and her spirits also improved.

"Boss, you're awake!" The White Fox was worried about Freya and had been by her side since she fell asleep. When she saw Freya wake up, she quickly brought over the warm porridge. "I was worried that you'd be hungry again, so I simmered some porridge for you."