mtl008 Chapter 301 Compensation
Chapter 301 Compensation
As soon as Huanbi heard the familiar voice, the fear in her heart was instantly suppressed, replaced by full of doubts and vigilance.
She stared with her wide eyes, gazing at Prince Guo's face in the dim candlelight coming from outside the curtain, trying to catch something from his expression.
"Mr. He, I'll let go of my hand, but please don't scream, okay?"
Prince Guo discussed it in a gentle voice.
Huanbi hummed twice, and when she realized that he might not understand, she nodded heavily.
She was under his control and she had no choice but to agree.
Huanbi knew very well that even if she screamed and attracted the guards, she would be the only one in trouble.
The reputation of a prince is much more precious than the life of an ordinary concubine. Fubao said that Li Shuren took the lives of several unfavored concubines for the sake of the unlearned Hongshi.
The two of them were so close to each other in the narrow curtain that Prince Guo's breath sprayed on Huanbi's face.
The burning heat from his lips made her feel weak all over, and she was unable to compete with Prince Guo.
As soon as the fragrant palm loosened, Huanbi immediately used her hands and feet to retreat into the bed until her back was against the wall and she could no longer move.
"Your Highness, what brings you here so late at night?"
Huanbi lowered her voice, trying not to let her nervousness show.
She really didn't understand why Prince Guo was so bold to appear at her bedside.
This is in the Emperor's Palace of Tranquil Longevity, and there are guards everywhere.
Huanbi looked again and found that Prince Guo was wearing eunuch clothes.
It seemed that this person still had some concerns, and she was no longer so scared.
Prince Guo did not answer immediately, but walked slowly to the dressing table and picked up an unburned candle.
Through the candlelight, Huanbi found that his face looked soft and deep.
"I...I just came to see you."
Prince Guo's voice was low, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
"I know you're angry about what happened that day, so I came here to explain it to you."
"You... stop talking nonsense!"
Huanbi's eyes turned red with anxiety and she quickly interrupted him.
That night was the most difficult secret in her heart to tell, not to mention that the person who brought it up was another person involved.
"You come here so late at night, aren't you afraid of being seen?"
"Don't worry, I've already made arrangements."
Prince Guo explained with a smile.
"Su Peisheng has caught a cold and has long since returned to his room to rest. The new eunuch on duty is dozing off."
The secret guards were huddled on the beams of the emperor's bedroom and could not take care of this side for the time being.
He was afraid that Huanbi would panic, so he did not tell her that the emperor was accompanied by secret guards.
"No! You came in for a while, but Fubao didn't react. Could it be that you..."
The more Huanbi thought about it, the more terrified she became.
After entering the palace, she finally understood that human life is not worth mentioning in the eyes of some people.
Prince Guo sat down on the bed and interrupted her wandering thoughts.
"What are you imagining? Fubao is the senior palace maid beside you, how could I harm her life?"
"Don't worry, Miss Fubao is just a deep sleeper."
"I have to go back to the main hall later and can't stay here for long."
"Listen to me first. I don't know what happened that night at Qingliang Terrace. I fell asleep in the middle of the night and felt all over... When I woke up, you had fainted."
"I was afraid of getting you into trouble, so I left in a hurry."
"But later you were sick and couldn't come out, so I couldn't apologize to you in person."
"I don't know what led me to overstep my bounds, but you're a girl, and you ultimately suffered a great loss."
Seeing that the other party's words were indeed full of apology, Huanbi questioned him with her eyes wide open.
"You said you felt sorry, but how do you explain the things in Cheng Yi's box? They were my personal belongings!"
She shouted this out, her neck turning pink.
"I...I was afraid you wouldn't accept it, so I thought of a way to tear a piece of my torn underwear and put it in."
"You are my first woman. I lost my sense of proportion and wanted to treat you well without thinking."
As Prince Guo spoke, he lowered his head in embarrassment.
When Huanbi saw his red earlobes, her heart felt like it was struck by something.
She is actually Prince Guo’s woman?
Then she shook her head fiercely. As he said, she was indeed at a greater disadvantage in this matter.
If the emperor found out what happened that night, none of them would survive.
Before her death, her mother held her in her arms and gave her careful instructions, asking her to live well.
These were the last words her mother left her. Huanbi cherished her life more than anyone else.
She scolded sharply after distinguishing the pros and cons.
"Since you want to be nice to me, why don't you just pretend we don't know each other?"
"Why are you deliberately appearing in front of me now, disturbing my peaceful life?"
Prince Guo explained awkwardly.
"I admit that I once had this thought, but I was born into a royal family and have seen the intricacies of the harem. I want to do something for you."
"The mistake has been made, and I must take responsibility."
"If you hadn't entered my brother's harem, I would have welcomed you in a sedan chair carried by eight men."
"But the current situation is beyond my control. The only thing I can do is to compensate you."
"As long as you live well, the guilt in my heart will be slightly alleviated."
As he spoke, he took out an ordinary small cloth bag from under his thick eunuch uniform.
"Here are fifty thousand taels of silver notes, my savings over the years. You can use them first."
"Don't worry, I've already had it exchanged for smaller silver notes. We have denominations of five, ten, fifty, and one hundred taels, just the right amount for you to use."
Prince Guo was afraid that Huanbi would not take it, so he forcefully stuffed the small cloth bag into her hands.
"I know this amount is a little small. I will send it to you when my farm and shop start to make some money."
Huanbi stared blankly at the bulging little bag in her hand. She had never seen so much silver in her life.
If they had money back then, their mother wouldn't have died so early.
Silver is indeed a good thing, but it comes a little late.
When Prince Guo saw that Huanbi didn't move, he looked down and found tears dripping from her chin.
He handed the handkerchief to Huanbi in panic.
"If I remind you of something sad, you can hit me or scold me, but please don't cry."
Huanbi took the handkerchief, wiped her face a few times, and drove the man away with sobs.
"I've accepted the money, please go back."
"Your Highness, once you leave this door, let's go our separate ways."
"Maybe it won't go as you wish. I have another thing to tell you on this trip."
Prince Guo shook his head with a serious look on his face.
Huanbi was startled by him and hugged the cloth bag tightly in her arms.
"I knew you weren't so kind. What on earth do you want to do?"
"I lost my mother when I was young and suffered humiliation. Now I have to face your threats. Tell me, what did I do wrong?"
She shouted at Prince Guo in despair, but the little bit of rationality she had left made her lower her voice.