mtl008 Chapter 152 The Concubine with Eight Eyes
Chapter 152 The Concubine with Eight Eyes
The imperial concubine covered her lips and chuckled softly, "That was in the past. No matter what, the Crown Prince shouldn't have been so reckless. He let you bear the stigma of having your engagement broken off and be laughed at by the world. You were stupid to begin with, and now that you've finally recovered, you've been burdened with this reputation again. Do you hate the Crown Prince?"
Shi Xiaoxiao frowned, not knowing how to say this.
She also didn't know what the relationship between this imperial concubine and the prince was.
If they had a good relationship, she would have offended a few people with just one sentence if she said she hated the prince.
If their relationship is not good, and she says she doesn't hate him, wouldn't that be offending the imperial concubine?
If she had known that this was the imperial concubine's palace, she would have moved to another place.
The palace was heavily guarded, and she couldn't guarantee that she could sneak out safely.
Besides, it’s such a big palace.
Shi Xiaoxiao just wanted to say that she would really get lost.
If someone found out that she appeared in the palace for no apparent reason and was trying to sneak out.
She couldn't explain it, so the only way was to make some noise, alert the emperor, and let everyone know that she was abducted.
Then walk out in a swagger.
It can also give the opportunity to let the emperor investigate this matter. Whether he can find out about the empress dowager is another matter, but it would be good to scare her first.
But I didn't expect to arrive at the imperial concubine's palace.
Shi Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes and said, "I am just the daughter of a minister, I dare not have too many thoughts."
The imperial concubine exhaled lightly through her nose, a smile forming on her face. "Although the Crown Prince is the heir apparent, he acts too rashly and is prone to impulsive behavior. He is truly unfit for the responsibilities of a high position. You don't have to be afraid of him. I have your back. The cancellation of the engagement itself is not your fault. How can you bear the infamy that comes with it? Your identity, status, and reputation are all yours to earn. Are you willing to live in disgrace for the rest of your life because of the Crown Prince's unreasonable behavior?"
Shi Xiaoxiao listened quietly to the imperial concubine's words, and her heart felt as if she had been enlightened.
It turned out that the imperial concubine wanted to bribe her and use her to deal with the prince.
Oh, everyone in this palace is a cunning person, and everyone wants to kill someone by borrowing a knife.
Even if the truth comes out, putting the blame on others will never affect them.
Huo Tingxing is a good example.
She lowered her head, hiding the light in her eyes, and whispered, "Your Highness, I am just a weak woman in seclusion. How can I have the ability to fight for myself?"
The imperial concubine covered her mouth and chuckled softly, "You are the second daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion. Your father is the Prime Minister of Daqi, second only to the emperor. I have heard that the Prime Minister loves you very much. No one else is as capable as you. Your father will definitely support you, and I will also stand up for you and seek justice for you."
Shi Xiaoxiao was a little embarrassed, "This..."
Seeing this, the Imperial Concubine stepped forward and took Shi Xiaoxiao's hand. "My dear child, I've fallen in love with you since the first time I saw you. Now you're old enough to discuss marriage. My Yu'er is no less virtuous than the Crown Prince. It's just that your reputation is a problem right now. If you can clear your name and join forces with me to overthrow the Crown Prince and the Queen, I will decide and marry you to my Yu'er. How about that?"
Shi Xiaoxiao looked at the imperial concubine's jade-white fingers, and a chill ran through her heart.
The imperial concubine's child was the fourth prince, someone Shi Xiaoxiao was not familiar with.
The fourth prince does not often appear in public.
Even Shi Xiaoxiao had to think for a long time before she could remember who it was.
The imperial concubine wanted to overthrow the crown prince and the queen and let her son take the throne of crown prince.
And she wants to be the queen!
Shi Xiaoxiao did not answer, but lowered her head in thought.
Seeing this, the imperial concubine looked at Shi Xiaoxiao gently and smiled kindly.
She said softly, "Miss Shi, my daughter Yu'er is far superior to the Crown Prince in both talent and appearance. If he becomes the Crown Prince, you will be the Crown Princess, the future Queen, the most honorable woman in all of Daqi, and you will enjoy endless wealth and glory. You should think carefully about this, and you must seize this great opportunity."
The imperial concubine now seems to be just an ordinary aunt, who is trying hard to find a marriage for Shi Xiaoxiao.
Shi Xiaoxiao looked up at her, her eyes flashing with joy.
"My Lady, is what you said true? As long as we can overthrow the Crown Prince, the Fourth Prince will be able to ascend to the throne. Am I the Crown Princess? Or the future Empress?"
There was deep excitement and joy in her eyes, and even more of a desire for power.
There was a hint of disdain in the depths of the imperial concubine's eyes, but she hid it well and did not show it.
She raised a gentle smile and said, "Of course, don't you believe that I am the master of the house?"
"I believe it. Your Highness, I believe it. I'm just a little too excited. It's like a dream. I'll soon become the Crown Princess! I'll be the one that everyone envies."
"It's good that you can think it through. The Prime Minister's Office and the Fourth Prince are of one mind. When the Fourth Prince becomes the Crown Prince, I will personally ask His Majesty to issue a decree to grant you marriage to the Fourth Prince."
Shi Xiaoxiao thanked her gratefully, "Thank you, Imperial Concubine, you are truly a kind person."
No wonder!
The imperial concubine patted Shi Xiaoxiao's shoulder with relief and said, "Then I will wait for your good news. If you have any problems that cannot be solved, you can come to me at any time."
Shi Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously and prostrated herself before the imperial concubine.
"I understand."
"It's getting late now. Why don't you rest up in my Kunning Palace? I'll send someone to escort you out tomorrow. If you show up in the palace like this and get seen by others, you'll definitely be punished."
Shi Xiaoxiao was about to nod happily, but then she remembered something.
After hesitating for a moment, she shook her head and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, I've been kidnapped and haven't reported my safety to my family yet. My father must be worried and might even come to the palace. It would be bad if others found out that I was here with you, Your Highness."
After she finished speaking, her eyes were filled with regret. "This humble servant still wants to stay in Kunning Palace and cultivate a good relationship with the Imperial Concubine. After all, I have to call you Mother from now on. We are all family now."
Upon hearing this, a trace of disgust flashed across the imperial concubine's eyes, and she frowned slightly.
But she still smiled and said, "It's me who was inconsiderate. Qingshuang, please send Miss Shi out."
The maid beside the imperial concubine nodded and said to Shi Xiaoxiao, "Miss Shi, please follow me."
Shi Xiaoxiao smiled and bowed slightly to the imperial concubine, then turned around and left with Qingshuang.
Looking at Shi Xiaoxiao's back, the imperial concubine's eyes deepened slightly.
Shi Xiaoxiao thought that Qingshuang was taking her out of the palace, and she couldn't help but curl her lips.
It turns out that the palace is not such a scary place.
Although he encountered this cunning imperial concubine, he still left the palace safely.
Just as they reached the gate of Kunning Palace, several figures came towards them.
Shi Xiaoxiao and Qingshuang had to stop.
Shi Xiaoxiao raised her eyebrows slightly.
She was right!
Shi Yuan came to the palace.