mtl008 Chapter 146 Someone from the Palace
Chapter 146 Someone from the Palace
Back in the room, Qiao Shinian sat at the table in a daze, with the plan she had written earlier still on the table.
Plan 1: Make money first, money makes the world go round! (There is no soap in this era, can I go back and learn soap making techniques next time, and then learn some jewelry design, and open a grocery store with good quality and low prices?)
He Huan put down a cup of brewed tea and said, "Miss, you don't look good? Did the prince lose his temper with you just now?"
"No, I'm just a little confused and want to think it over carefully." Qiao Shinian looked up at Hehuan, and the little girl looked worried.
"Then I will guard outside the door. Miss, just call me if you need anything." Hehuan retreated.
Outside the door, Yingzhu asked in a low voice: "What happened?"
"It looks like everything is fine." He Huan shook her head. She then said, "Sister Ying Zhu, why do you think Miss Qiao doesn't like the prince? The prince is so good, everyone should like him."
Hehuan didn't understand why her own prince couldn't win the favor of a woman, even though he was the dream lover of most women in the capital.
Yingzhu lowered her voice: "Love is a matter that is hard to explain."
He Huan shrugged: "Okay, but Miss Qiao is living in the palace now. Sooner or later, she will discover the goodness of the prince. Her master is already in trouble, so she is free."
Yingzhu tapped Hehuan's head and said, "Don't talk nonsense. The Thirteenth Prince and Miss Qiao are not in a master-servant relationship. Miss Qiao and the Thirteenth Prince have a deep relationship. Don't say these things in front of her."
"Okay, I know."
Qiao Shinian was not sure how much power Mu Qingchen had. From his words just now, she guessed how difficult Mu Qingchen's life had been until now. He had thoughts of committing suicide, and he had reasons to work for Emperor Zhou. Even his best friend died, and he couldn't resist at all.
'If he is asked to help Wen Jiu become stronger, will he be willing? For the Zhou Kingdom, if Wen Jiu becomes stronger and waits for him to return, it is tantamount to raising a tiger to harm oneself. But Mu Qingchen should hate the Emperor of Zhou, after all, the Emperor of Zhou was so cruel to him.'
Qiao Shinian shook his head and threw this unrealistic idea out of his mind. Thinking back on history, there were traitors, but he seemed to have never heard of a prince committing treason.
Generally speaking, they want to be the king and dominate the world, so they give up some of their interests.
However, the idea of winning over Mu Qingchen was like an inexhaustible weed. As soon as I stopped thinking, this idea would occupy my mind.
"What are you doing? This is the Xianwang Mansion, you can't barge in without permission!"
"Ms. Qiao is an important guest at the Xianwang Mansion. How can we allow you to search her?"
The noise outside interrupted Qiao Shinian's thoughts, and she walked out of the room with some trepidation.
The quiet Prince Xian's Mansion had become lively at this moment. Eunuch Fu was standing outside the courtyard holding the imperial edict, and behind him was a small group of men in armor and holding swords.
Seeing this scene, Qiao Shinian walked out, her voice trembling a little: "What happened?"
When Eunuch Fu saw Qiao Shinian, his usual smile turned into a cold look: "You are such a rude slave, how dare you run away to the Xianwang Mansion to hide! Your master has been executed, why don't you come back with me quickly!"
"Hmm?" Qiao Shinian frowned and asked, "What happened to the Thirteenth Prince?"
"A criminal is naturally imprisoned. He was kind to you and hid you in the Xianwang Mansion in advance."
"What crime did he commit?"
"You Chuwen Country..."
"Stop!" Qiao Shinian stopped Eunuch Fu from saying, "I am not from Chu Wen! I know why you came to me, and I am not Wen Jiu's slave. You have no reason to arrest me."
"You are just making up stories! Catch him!" Eunuch Fu seemed to want to vent the grievances he suffered from Wen Jiu on her. He pointed at Qiao Shinian in an arrogant manner.
He Huan and Ying Zhu immediately stood in front of Qiao Shinian and snatched the swords of the two soldiers who stepped forward: "This is the Xianwang Mansion, don't be so presumptuous! Who let you in?"
"My palace is now in ruins, and a wild dog dares to come in and bark." Mu Qingchen walked over, with Mo Yang and Qingyu standing behind him, one holding a sword and the other holding a spear.
"Shi Nian is my most important guest. Who allowed you to be rude to her?" Mu Qingchen walked in front of Eunuch Fu. Although there was no expression on his face, Eunuch Fu's legs trembled.
"Your Majesty, I am here to capture the escaped slave..."
Before he could finish his words, Mu Qingchen kicked him on the knee, and he finally knelt on the ground with his bent legs.
"Escaped slave? Are you saying that my guest is an escaped slave?" Mu Qingchen lowered his voice and whispered in Eunuch Fu's ear: "Go back and tell my brother that she is not a slave, but my most distinguished guest."
Eunuch Fu listened to this and wanted to speak with the imperial edict in his hand, but unexpectedly Mu Qingchen took the imperial edict from him and threw it out: "Burn it!"
"Your Highness! This is an imperial decree, you..." Eunuch Fu was shocked. He was used to seeing Mu Qingchen groveling before Emperor Zhou, and was used to seeing Mu Qingchen being silent while the Emperor ordered him around. He almost forgot how much fear this man had on the part of all the officials in the capital.
No matter how tough the prisoners in the palace dungeon are, they will become weak in his hands. He will tell them everything he knows.
"I can't touch you while she's here, so kowtow a few times before you leave." Mu Qingchen said, turning around and walking in front of Qiao Shinian, and asked softly, "Are you okay? Did this dog slave offend you?"
"Not yet." Qiao Shinian saw clearly that Eunuch Fu was frightened. He was very afraid of Mu Qingchen.
"Miss, I'm sorry for offending you just now. I'm here to apologize!" Eunuch Fu kowtowed to Qiao Shinian repeatedly.
Only after seeing blood did Qiao Shinian say in a cold voice, "Get lost."
"I'll get out of here now."
After Eunuch Fu led his men away, Mu Qingchen said to Qiao Shinian apologetically, "I'm sorry, I scared you just now."
"I'm fine. How about you? Have you treated your injuries?" Qiao Shinian asked.
"Well, it's lunch time, let's have lunch first." Mu Qingchen turned and looked at Mo Yang.
Qiao Shinian nodded, then said, "Can we eat outside? I want to eat in the pavilion."
Mu Qingchen stared at Qiao Shinian, not understanding what she meant, and nodded, "Okay."
"Your taste is a bit light. Although I am used to it, I have to eat some strong-flavored dishes occasionally, such as spicy dishes or fried foods." During the meal, Qiao Shinian did not ask Wen Jiu how he was doing now, but told Mu Qingchen about his own habits.
Mu Qingchen nodded and asked, "What is the spicy dish?"
"You don't have chili peppers here. They will appear and be mass-produced in Chuwen Country in the future." Qiao Shinian said, "But you can make fried foods, such as..."
Qiao Shinian was silent for a long time before he continued, "First, marinate the chicken to remove the fishy smell, then coat it with flour and fry it, and finally sprinkle it with... sprinkle it with something... Actually, it doesn't matter what you sprinkle."