Prince Be Careful: Concubine is Prickly: Volume 3

By Ye Guaiguai

If love could be betrayed, then it was only because the love was not deep enough! When revenge comes, do you have to change your original plan? His former lover was now his enemy! How can you talk about our country under heaven when you're bathing in blood … Inside and outside the palace walls, my heart leaves you a blank space. [If you are familiar with the art, I will do it myself …]

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Mar 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781648571541

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CHAPTER 201 - SURRENDER

Su Rushuang coldly threw the outer garment to Little Yi, Go and help me wash it. The smell of incense is really bad, bring me a new one.

Little Yi respectfully received the scentless outer garment, and lightly laughed: This time, the Empress went to pay her respects to the former Empress. That Chen Wanqian's face is already half green.

That dog slave, Su Rushuang laughed coldly, He is waiting for Mu Langhua's Sacrifice Day to come and cause trouble for me, luckily it is one of the offerings in front of the Emperor. But this year, she will be disappointed, let him teach the two newbies, Consort Qi.

Chen Wanqian craned his neck to keep an eye on his, Little Yi said as she carried a cup of tea over. "The Empress has finally gone, at least he did not leave any evidence behind.

As long as the emperor is happy, I'm fine, Su Rushuang said as she lowered her eyes. At my age, it's already not the time for me to get angry with the emperor. I should be planning for the future.

Little Yi said with a smile: "It's not a bad choice to build good relations with the Consort Chen Empress.

Consort Chen is the first one to be on guard, Su Rushuang said as she took a deep breath, I will watch the battle from the sidelines.

Little Yi tidied up the clothes in her hands and asked: Does the Empress want to go see Consort Chen another day?

Only the figure of Xue Ronghua remained in Su Rushuang's mind. She said in a daze, Do you think the emperor will take Xue Ronghua as his concubine?

How could that be? Little Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Xue Ronghua is the would-be wangfei of the Prince Duan, the Emperor can't possibly ignore the relationship between the two nations, right?

I think so too, Su Rushuang looked at her doubtfully. "I keep having the feeling that you are very clear about a lot of things.

Little Yi shook her head: No, this servant has always been a palace maid. If not for meeting the Empress, how could I have achieved my position as a female official?

Then it's true that I picked up a treasure from among the palace maids, Su Rushuang said while beaming. You're smarter than that girl Chen Xiang, you know what's going on.

Little Yi lowered her head, If not for the Empress' wise eyes, this servant would have been the only one who can understand all of this. This servant would have been a servant girl who can only serve tea to others.

Not bad, not bad, Su Rushuang praised her obediently. With you by my side, I will do a lot of things, but I won't be able to help Your Majesty anymore. After all, the emperor hasn't even gone to the two new consort s, so it's hard to recruit anyone else, not to mention you're a female official.

This servant wants to be a concubine, or perhaps to help the Empress, Little Yi said as she gnashed her teeth. "If I can't be a concubine, then I can stay by the Empress's side.

Su Rushuang helped her up cordially, "I am very pleased with you saying all this, afraid that you will blame me for not being able to become the emperor's concubine.

This servant doesn't dare, Little Yi smiled and said. This servant only hopes for the Empress's unceasing kindness and kindness so that this servant can bask in the light. I have never thought about anything else.

A eunuch came in from the outside and said with a face full of smiles, Your Highness, please prepare yourself. The emperor will come over for lunch later.

Su Rushuang's eyes lit up, and she smiled at Little Yi: "It's rare for the emperor to come here, so you can go down first.

Little Yi retreated: Yes, this servant will wait somewhere else.

Meng Roujia welcomed the mother who had returned happily, hugging her neck and said sweetly: mother, I have been waiting for you in the palace for a long time.

Luo Ninghai rubbed her hair tiredly, Roujia, what are you waiting for me for?

Meng Roujia laughed: mother, I want to go to Cloudcrane Pavilion to see Big Brother Boyi. mother wants Big Sister Qing Ning to bring me there, okay?

Luo Ninghai paused for a moment, and then forced out a smile, Big Sister Qing Ning should go home to take care of her mother, when I have time I'll bring Roujia along, alright?

Meng Roujia pouted and said in a spoiled manner: Why did Big Sister Qing Ning go home without saying a word? Then, mother will send another big sister over to take me over.

Roujia, you have to listen to mother's words, Luo Ninghai rubbed her head, and used her eyes to signal a palace maid to carry her down, mother is very tired today, we'll go and see Boyi together when mother has time.

Meng Roujia was unwillingly led down by the palace maid. Another palace maid came over and whispered in his ear, Empress, Little Yi came over from the Huayang Palace.

"Why is Little Yi here? Didn't she stay at the Noble Consort Ru's place well? Why did she come to my place when she's free?

The palace maid asked in wonder, Then does the Empress want to see her?

Luo Ninghai said with an ice-cold tone: Tell her to wait for me at the rear hall.

Little Yi laid on the ground, respectfully waiting for Consort De. Her hands were trembling lightly, as if she was about to see something that she was extremely afraid of.

Luo Ninghai tidied up her clothes, walked over slowly, and asked impatiently: What a rare guest, I saw that you didn't come to the Noble Consort Ru to report the situation with your Zhongcui Palace even after such a long time, and I thought you had abandoned all hopes of becoming the loyal female official of the Noble Consort Ru.

Little Yi bit her pale lips and said with a trembling voice: This servant doesn't dare. The last time, this servant did not report anything because the Noble Consort Ru and the Emperor had some matters to attend to, and the people inside the Huayang Palace were all paying close attention as well. Only now do I dare to come while Noble Consort Ru was negligent.

That's a good reason, Luo Ninghai raised her eyebrows, and laughed coldly. You think I'm an idiot that you can play with?!

Little Yi was scared out of her wits by her sudden shout. She immediately kowtowed a few times, and looked at her with tears in her eyes, This servant truly does not dare, Niang Niang …

Don't look so pitiful. Today, I smelled the scent of incense at Donghua Palace for the whole morning, and my head really hurt, Luo Ninghai frowned her eyebrows in pain. "On the surface, you were helping me monitor the Noble Consort Ru, but in reality, you want me to use the Noble Consort Ru to get rid of your status as a servant girl and become a female official, and then become the emperor's concubine.

Little Yi gritted her teeth and opened her mouth, but no words came out.

You really have a good dream, Luo Ninghai looked at her faintly. Noble Consort Ru probably won't let you become the Emperor's concubine, no matter what tricks you try to deceive her into trusting you, at most, you can only become her female official, and will hardly become her concubine.

Little Yi shut her eyes in despair, and said in a deep voice, This servant knows my wrongs, I beg Empress to punish me.

Luo Ninghai laughed disdainfully, What plans do you have in mind? I don't know, but I don't want to punish you.

Little Yi was startled, she already knew that Qing Ning was no longer in the world, she could not be the next person to die at the hands of Consort De, right?

Don't think too much, I won't kill you. Luo Ninghai seemed to be able to completely pry into her thoughts, As long as you listen to me obediently and monitor the Noble Consort Ru well, when her fate has ended, I'll definitely fulfill my promise and let you out of the palace.

Little Yi bit her lips and thought about it, then nodded her head, This servant knows, I do not dare to have second thoughts anymore.

It's good that you know it yourself, Luo Ninghai sighed lightly. Did Noble Consort go to pay her respects to the former Empress today?

He went, Noble Consort didn't struggle at all and went.

Why is she so obedient this time? Shouldn't she usually rather die than submit? Luo Ninghai pondered.

The Noble Consort wants to have a good time with the emperor, Little Yi replied seriously. She said that she no longer wants to get into a fight with the emperor and wants to plan for her future.

Luo Ninghai laughed, Then she sure is open-minded. Recently, is there anything else she wants to do?

The emperor seems to be very satisfied with Noble Consort going to pay respects to the former empress today, so lunch is for Huayang Palace, Little Yi rolled her eyes, Empress, if you want to make a move against Noble Consort Ru, you can join hands with Consort Chen.

Consort Chen? Luo Ninghai looked at her suspiciously, I don't think the relationship between Noble Consort and herself is very good.

Noble Consort doesn't like Consort Chen very much, but Noble Consort intends to join hands with Consort Chen to discipline the Empress. She has already started using some small gifts to win over the Consort Chen, Empress, be careful.

Luo Ninghai snorted disapprovingly, Noble Consort is still very smart, but what exactly did she do?

She gave Consort Chen some gifts, Seeing Consort De's supercilious look, Little Yi hurriedly added, Noble Consort has special feelings for the female official beside Consort Chen. She is the future wangfei of Prince Duan.

You mean Xue Ronghua? Luo Ninghai was suddenly interested, Why would she be interested in Xue Ronghua?

The Noble Consort wants to curry favor with the quasi wangfei of the Prince Duan. She feels that the closer the relationship with the quasi wangfei, the better it will be with the Qin Nation. She can also help the Emperor in this aspect, making him feel that she understands the general situation, Little Yi swallowed her breath and continued. The emperor seems to be very interested in the princess consort as well.

Luo Ninghai looked at her in a daze, Your Majesty … Your maternal family is one of the Mu’s Army, have you ever seen Mu Langhua before?

Little Yi stared blankly, then said slowly: This servant has already forgotten, these days are really too long.

Luo Ninghai clenched both her hands into fists, and said in a low voice: I got it, then do you think that Noble Consort has formed an alliance with the Consort Chen?

No, absolutely not, Luo Ninghai firmly shook her head, The way the Consort Chen looks like is definitely not trusting the Noble Consort.

That's good then, Luo Ninghai calmed down and laughed softly. Xue Ronghua, right? I already know what to do, you continue to stay in the Huayang Palace and watch over Noble Consort. I will settle the matters concerning Consort Chen, you need to pay special attention to the relationship between the emperor and the Noble Consort. She turned around and glared fiercely at him, Don't think of doing anything wrong. If there's a next time, I definitely won't forgive you."

Yes, Little Yi lowered her eyes and bit her lips, But … If this servant comes back in the future, it will be with Qing Ning …

Qing Ning will return home to take care of her mother. In the future, if there's anything, just come to my Zhongcui Palace and tell me, A trace of abnormality flashed across Luo Ninghai's eyes, Hurry back to your Huayang Palace, don't let my Noble Consort Ru find out.

Meng Qianzhong picked up a piece of fish and looked at Noble Consort Ru with a beaming smile, You are very obedient today, to actually be able to come to the Donghua Palace to pay respects to Mu Langhua. Chen Wanqian was very surprised when he mentioned this to me.

This concubine listens to the emperor's thoughts. Since the emperor needs this concubine to pay her respects, then this concubine will pay her respects to the former empress as the emperor has said.

CHAPTER 202 - MORE LEAK

What happened to you? Meng Qianzhong slightly narrowed his eyes, "Aren't you supposed to be scolding us for being hypocritical at this point in time? Why did you change your appearance today?

Su Rushuang was startled, and looked at him with some hesitation, Chenqie doesn't have one … This chenqie only wants to have a good life with the emperor. This chenqie only wishes for the emperor to have more Huayang Palace.

Meng Qianzhong stopped eating and said with a cold glint in his eyes, Do you want to give birth to another child for us?

Su Rushuang's tears nearly fell out of her eyes, Your Majesty … Didn't you already deprive me of my hope of having children?

Yes, this is what we did. Meng Qianzhong's gaze dimmed, We can give you everything you want, other than three things, which are the position of love child and empress. Other than that, we can also give you everything else that you want.

Su Rushuang's mouth formed a sorrowful smile, But chenqie only wants these three things, why is the emperor not satisfied with chenqie? Why would the emperor say such words to torture chenqie?

Meng Qianzhong lowered his head and said in a deep voice, You know what I mean, you have already pointed it out to me that I am indeed an extremely hypocritical person. I personally ended her life, and I still love her so much that when the day of her sacrifice arrives, my chest would hurt, and I would resent myself for making such a decision all those years ago.

Su Rushuang shut her eyes in frustration. Your Majesty, you've done this thing with me, and now you're regretting your actions back then in front of me. Do you think this is something an emperor should do?

Then I really hope that I am just an ordinary person, able to roam the martial world with my beloved woman, and not an emperor sitting on a Dragon Throne, Meng Qianzhong smiled slightly, Say, how good would it have been if I had given the throne to Yuan Zhenjun?

If time comes again, you will also commit murder, framing loyal subjects, and murdering your wife, Su Rushuang could not bear seeing his regretful look, and said coldly, You are such a person, and will never treasure the present. Instead, you will regret it only when you lose him.

Meng Qianzhong looked at her with admiration, Tell me, have you seen through my entire body over these years?

I've long known about you. From the moment I first saw you in the Mu residence, I've known about you, Su Rushuang said as she gnashed her teeth. That's why I'm willing to betray my clan and betray my cousin, who has been taking care of me, for you.

Meng Qianzhong raised his eyes, he could no longer tell if her eyes were burning hatred or love, But it's good that Mu Langhua is gone, in this huge palace, only we are left to repeat history.

Yes, Su Rushuang said coldly. "I don't know who will repeat the same mistake between us, but I hope it will be the former empress dowager's. She must have personally poisoned the previous emperor to support her adopted son to ascend to the next throne very quickly.

A storm was brewing on Meng Qianzhong's face, and he asked in a low voice, How do you know these things from the past?

I have eyes myself, so I can see, Su Rushuang had long gotten used to seeing Yue Yang's angry look, Don't tell me that you aren't aware of what your foster mother did to help you reach the throne?

Meng Qianzhong squinted his eyes dangerously, If you don't know what's good for you, I can punish you to death.

Su Rushuang was actually very calm, "Didn't you promise to give me everything?

Meng Qianzhong coldly snorted, Life is fine, but it seems like it's better to save less Huayang Palace.

Su Rushuang smiled sweetly, "If Your Majesty doesn't mind, chenqie can still rest a bit more. Since the Consort Chen's Empress is pregnant now, why don't you rest in the Zhaoyun Palace all day?

That's right, Meng Qianzhong slowly stood up and looked down at her from above, Noble Consort is very generous, I am very pleased.

Su Rushuang endured the bitterness in her heart, and gently smiled. Then, chenqie will respectfully send Your Majesty off to the Li Palace.

When Xue Ronghua went back to the pavilion, she did not see anyone around, but a faint smile came from behind. She immediately understood that Luo Ninghai had an idea and wanted to ask for her help.

Did you see the lotus flower bud in the lake when the would-be princess came? Luo Ninghai lightly moved her lotus steps, leisurely walked to her side, and did not look at her. I only feel that it's about to be summer, and I can see the lotus flower bloom again.

When Empress Consort De called me to this old place, I didn't come here to talk about the lotus flowers, did I? Xue Ronghua said with a faint smile, I thought I would never see Empress again.

We all live in the same palace, there's nothing to say that we'll never see each other again, Luo Ninghai smiled as she lowered her head, The quasi wangfei shouldn't still be suspicious of me, right? Luo Qian's matter was really an accident, I just don't want my brother to marry an orphan girl of unknown origins, and not want her life.

Xue Ronghua squinted her eyes dangerously, Then does the Empress admit that Luo Qian's matter was done by you?

I said I don't want her life. Why would a wangfei always think about things where she wants them? Luo Ninghai blinked her eyes, It's quite heartless to say that she won't see you again. A few days ago, Roujia was still telling me that she misses Big Sister Rong Hua.

Xue Ronghua lowered her eyelids, and said with a low voice: Then why did the Empress send this servant here?

Luo Ninghai glanced at her indifferently, Did Consort Chen go to the Donghua Palace to pay respects to the former Empress this morning?

Xue Ronghua's heart tightened. Xie Yingmei had indeed gone, but she didn't want to see her tablet in her previous life, so she asked another palace maid to bring her there. "She went naturally, every concubine in the harem must go.

I don't dare to disobey the sacred order either. Chen Wanqian is watching us from there, Luo Ninghai pursed her lips, But it seems like I haven't gone to see the wangfei yet.

Xue Ronghua raised her eyebrows, and said indifferently: "Your Majesty means that every concubine will go and pay her respects. This servant is just a female official, and is even a person from the Qin Nation.

Luo Ninghai looked at her deeply, a strange curve appearing on her lips, Why do I feel like the quasi wangfei doesn't dare to go ah?

Xue Ronghua was startled, she braced herself and replied: Why do I not dare to go, could it be that there's a ghost in the Donghua Palace?

Luo Ninghai tilted her head and laughed: I only dare not go as the wangfei, because there is something wrong with the Empress's heart.

Xue Ronghua looked at her anxiously. Could it be that Luo Ninghai did not suspect him and had actually suspected Xie Yingmei's real identity?

Consort Chen's crabapple birthmark is indeed special, ordinary people would not be able to see this kind of imprint, Luo Ninghai laughed lightly, "But I am particularly fortunate, seeing this imprint once when I was young with a playmate, and seeing the Consort Chen again when I grew up.

Xue Ronghua remained calm, This servant does not understand the Empress's words.

I remember you asking about Luo Qian, so this is what I said, Luo Ninghai smiled slightly, I don't really understand. I don't want to get anything out of you, but do you have something else I want to discuss with you?

I'm afraid that it will be very difficult for this servant to help the Empress in any way.

Don't be in such a hurry to refuse, I still haven't said anything, Luo Ninghai raised her eyebrows. Has Noble Consort Ru been very concerned about me recently?

Xue Ronghua bit her lower lip, The Consort De Empress is also very concerned about the Consort Chen Empress.

I only felt that Noble Consort had always been cold to his concubines when they were pregnant, but in the end, those concubines' children disappeared without a trace. It must be because Noble Consort was afraid that Consort Chen would follow in the footsteps of these pitiful concubines, that's why she seemed so friendly to Consort Chen.

Don't know … When the Empress was pregnant, did Noble Consort care? "

She was very cold, even colder than other concubines, A trace of maliciousness flashed past Luo Ninghai's eyes, And then, under this coldness, she allowed someone to poison my baby protection medicine, nearly killing my child. But fortunately, I was smart, and was able to see through the raging waves of this coldness in one go, and only after going through countless difficulties did I manage to give birth to Boyi.

If that's the case, Xue Ronghua said in a low voice, then Noble Consort's heart is the best.

Luo Ninghai said with a smile, Quasi-wangfei is also a person who has lived with the Prince Duan in the Imperial Palace before. She should be able to understand that this kind of attitude is filled with wild ambition.

This servant has other thoughts, Xue Ronghua smiled at her, "This servant thought that the Noble Consort's interest in the Consort Chen was to rope her in to deal with the Empress, and the Empress's concern for this servant was to tell the Consort Chen that it would be best to stand on her side.

Luo Ninghai squinted her eyes, revealing an appreciative look, Your intelligence makes me very happy, but the reason why I treat you with so much importance, is not because I want you to tell Consort Chen the logic of how a good bird chooses a tree to live on.

Xue Ronghua said with a smile: I don't know if there is anything else that this servant cannot see through, Consort De?

Luo Ninghai opened her lips and spat out three words, Mu Langhua.

Xue Ronghua suddenly opened her eyes wide and looked at her in a daze.

Many times, you would make me think of Mu Langhua, and I heard that you had also defeated a General Lin who had only lost to Mu Langhua in Qin Nation, Luo Ninghai's eyes shone brightly, Furthermore, your majesty also seems to be very interested in you.

Xue Ronghua immediately turned cold, This servant is the quasi wangfei of Prince Duan, I'm afraid it's not appropriate.

It's just a would-be wangfei. If the emperor really wants to do something to you, does it mean that Prince Duan still has the time to rush over from the Qin Nation to save you? Luo Ninghai laughed coldly, But don't worry, I will help you.

Xue Ronghua scoffed, There must be a condition to the Empress's help.

Naturally, there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world, let alone here in this palace, Luo Ninghai's eyes were covered in a layer of frost, If you help me get rid of Su Rushuang, I will definitely not let her off.

Xue Ronghua frowned, Is it because Noble Consort wanted to harm your child?

There are a lot of reasons, so I won't explain them to you one by one. In short, I don't even need to point it out or want to point out everything about Consort Chen or you, Luo Ninghai gasped, The condition is to remove Su Rushuang.

Xue Ronghua's eyes dimmed, What if this servant isn't afraid of the Empress's vituperation?

Just because you're not afraid doesn't mean that the Consort Chen isn't. If we start fighting, you might not have a chance of winning, furthermore, there are other reasons why you are staying in the Qi Nation, and I don't want to know either. Luo Ninghai's eyes displayed some exhaustion, Do what you have to do, and just get rid of Su Rushuang for me.

It was as if an abyss had been hidden in Xue Ronghua's heart. She stared at Consort De for a long time before saying: Alright, this servant will do it.

CHAPTER 203 - A GRASSHOPPER ON A BOAT

Luo Ninghai frowned slightly, and looked at her, Wait, I have something that I need your help with.

Xue Ronghua took a deep breath and laughed, Empress, there are too many conditions. I don't know if I can satisfy your requirements.

I am only helping me investigate one matter, Luo Ninghai coldly snorted. You will not receive any less benefits.

Then please speak, Empress.

Luo Ninghai glanced at her sideways, "Recently, I've always thought of the former Empress, and have always kept this mystery in my heart regarding her. Back then, when she was in a mess and my harem was being killed by the Emperor's arrows in the Donghua Palace, I always felt that things weren't this simple.

Xue Ronghua was startled, her body started trembling uncontrollably and she said in a low voice: "This matter is related to the inside of the Qi’s Imperial Palace, this servant is only temporarily staying in the palace, I'm afraid... It's not convenient to investigate. The Empress is a noble Consort De with a Phoenix Seal at the back of her hand. It can't be that she doesn't even have someone who can investigate this matter, right?

Luo Ninghai stared at her gloomily, I have a lot of subordinates here, but none of them are suitable to find out the truth behind the previous Empress's death. After thinking about it, it's better for you, a person from the Qin Nation, to stay out of this matter.

Empress …

Back then, when the Empress had tragically died, Su Rushuang was also there. I believe this matter should be related to her, Luo Ninghai said as she curled her lips. "If we can find out the truth of this matter and drag Su Rushuang into the water, it would also be a good thing for the Consort Chen. After all, this Noble Consort has indeed done a terrible job.

Luo Ninghai's analysis of the stakes involved was truly admirable. After thinking for a while, Xue Ronghua replied seriously: Then this servant will go and investigate.

After the investigation, don't tell anyone about this, and just go back and forth from my palace, Luo Ninghai said as her gaze dimmed. "Ever since you mentioned Mu Langhua that day, I have always had her in my mind. It seems like as if she is a sinful woman, and also the daughter of a sinful subject, this shouldn't be the case for me.

Xue Ronghua's feelings became complicated immediately. The many years of scheming and scheming in the palace had long transformed the little sister behind her into the cruel and merciless palace concubine. She really couldn't tell who was in the wrong.

Luo Ninghai smiled lightly, How old is the quasi wangfei this year? I feel that when you look at me, you're looking at me the same way you look at my younger sister.

Xue Ronghua's heart froze for a moment. She knew that her gaze was too direct, and she hurriedly lowered her head, This servant will be nineteen this year …

It's only nineteen, it doesn't seem like it, Luo Ninghai looked towards the dark blue lake outside the pavilion, I think I'm already twenty-four years old, my life is like water, neither too harsh nor too light, in the blink of an eye, Roujia and Boyi have grown up.

Xue Ronghua smiled slightly, If Empress can set your mind at ease with this servant, I can bring the Little Princess to the Zhaoyun Palace, and this servant can help Empress share her worries.

Luo Ninghai looked at her approvingly a few times, You sure are obedient. A while ago, you even wanted to fight with me for Luo Qian.

This servant doesn't dare, Xue Ronghua lowered her eyes. The Empress has already promised many things just now, so this servant should be sensible.

Luo Ninghai squinted her eyes and laughed: This is really quite a good deal, I hope that quasi wangfei has to keep her promise.

Meng Qianzhong glanced at Zhuang Youyi who was drinking tea on the left, then looked at Jiang Jinwen who reached out her right hand to pinch some snacks, and a trace of a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, The relationship between the two of you is really not bad, every time we go to the Penglai Hall, we will be able to see the Worthy Lady Min, and every time we reach the Zhongcui Palace, it would save us quite a bit of time.

Chen Wanqian coughed lightly at the side, Your majesty, do you want to use tonight's dinner at Worthy Lady Min's place?

Meng Qianzhong looked at Wei Yu and matched her smiling eyes. He could not help but feel happy, Alright, let's use it at Zhongcui Palace. Call Consort De over.

Chen Wanqian smiled and said: Then this servant will go and prepare.

Meng Qianzhong frowned, Why didn't I see Consort De when I came here earlier, the weather has started to get hotter, and the sun is getting hotter, it's better for Consort De to not go out too much.

Jiang Jinwen said with a smile, Your Majesty is right, chenqie will tell the Consort De Empress.

It won't be too late for her to come over for dinner later, Meng Qianzhong said as he rubbed his chin. "Consort Qi shouldn't return to the Penglai Hall.

Zhuang Youyi didn't know if the emperor would stay here after eating, but she glanced at Gui Yu somewhat awkwardly. Seeing that she was blinking her eyes, she said, Your Majesty is right, this concubine will stay at the Zhongcui Palace to eat with Worthy Lady Min.

Meng Qianzhong raised his head and looked at the sunset which had dyed half of the sky red, then said with a smile: "I don't know how long it has been since I last ate with so many people, at that time, there were only two concubines in the palace, Consort De and Noble Consort.

Jiang Jinwen immediately laughed, Then when the emperor finds it boring, call in your concubines and Consort Qi to accompany him for a meal.

Meng Qianzhong shook her hand, as a trace of gentleness appeared in his eyes. "We don't have much time these days, so we're always in the study room reviewing reports. I haven't even looked at you seriously, and I've neglected you instead.

Jiang Jinwen's lips revealed a faint smile. Chenqie shouldn't have disturbed the emperor's handling of the nation's affairs. How could there be anything wrong with the emperor? Chenqie isn't in a hurry.

Chen Wanqian returned from the Consort De Palace, Your majesty, the Consort De's Empress is going to the Zhaoyun Palace for her evening meal.

Really? Meng Qianzhong raised his eyebrows unexpectedly. That's good too, as Consort Chen is getting older, I can help you take care of him as well.

Zhuang Youyi was startled, The Consort Chen's Empress is pregnant?

We forgot to tell you guys, Meng Qianzhong said with a smile. After five months of gestation, his stomach has already appeared.

Consort Qi and Worthy Lady Min immediately kneeled down. Chenqie congratulates Your Majesty.

Get up, Meng Qianzhong said with a smile at the corner of his eyes. If Qianyu is pregnant with a dragon's womb, I'll be even more happy.

Chen Wanqian acted according to the situation and cupped his fists, Your Majesty, are you staying here tonight?

Meng Qianzhong looked at Rui Yu hesitantly. I … We still have to go to the Donghua Palace tonight.

Chen Wanqian said anxiously, But there is nothing yet …

Eunuch Chen, Jiang Jinwen stood up and looked at him with a smile. Eunuch Chen is very grateful for me, but today is really special, I am willing to wait.

Meng Qianzhong looked at her in shock and nodded in satisfaction. Lord Jiang has raised her daughter very well, she will understand our intentions soon after entering the palace, it's truly rare.

Chen Wanqian understood in his heart, but he had no choice but to give up, Then this servant will order the servants to wait at the Donghua Palace.

The Consort De seemed to have already treated them as people on the same boat as well. She brought the Little Princess Meng Roujia to the Zhaoyun Palace for dinner, chatted happily with her at the table, swept away the dark clouds around Luo Qian that had been poisoned to death, and felt a bit of the intimacy of a concubine. Xue Ronghua looked at the brimming Empress, and had almost forgotten that she was the one who had killed Luo Qian.

Let me ask you something, while the Consort De was not paying attention, Xue Ronghua asked softly. Has Xuan Xiao returned to the palace yet?

Xie Yingmei shook her head with a serious expression, She's not back yet. I sent a few people to look for her, but they didn't even manage to find a shadow of her.

How could this be? She couldn't possibly disappear for no reason, Xue Ronghua said thoughtfully, "Forget it, you should just stay here and deal with the Consort De. Don't tell her everything, just maintain a polite smile.

Xie Yingmei anxiously pulled her sleeves, You're going to leave just like this, leaving Luo Ninghai alone for me?

If you want to call her Consort De, don't mispronounce Luo Ninghai, Xue Ronghua said through clenched teeth, "I'll go out and look for her, wait for me in the palace. If you can't continue the conversation with Consort De, bring the topic over to the princess.

Xie Yingmei was still unwilling to let go, she pouted and said in an aggrieved tone: I can't do it, I really can't handle Consort De.

Now she treats us as her own people, Xue Ronghua said as she carefully observed the movements of the Consort De from the corner of her eyes. "This is the best time to deal with her.

Xie Yingmei honestly lowered his head, Alright, then you must go and come back quickly.

Be a little more obedient, it's not like Consort De will eat you, Xue Ronghua said in a gentle voice. Also, learn more about raising and rearing children from Consort De, don't wait for your child to grow up and get anxious.

Xie Yingmei pouted, Alright, I got it, but you still have to come back quickly.

Luo Ninghai watched everything silently and she smiled towards Xue Ronghua who was about to leave, Why haven't I seen Xuan Xiao? That girl has always been noisy, where did she go now?

Xue Ronghua was startled for a moment, then said slowly: This servant doesn't know, I am currently going out to find her.

Xuan Xiao has always had a good time with Qing Ning, the corner of Luo Ninghai's lips lifted upwards, But Qing Ning went to rebel and became a ghost due to me.

Xie Yingmei's body froze as she stared at Consort De in shock, unable to say a word.

Luo Ninghai smiled, I believe that Chen Fei will treat traitors in such a way, but since we're already on the same side, I won't hide anything. Qing Li and Xuan Xiao are colluding with each other, and they are not working for you, nor for me. They still have the power of a third party behind them, but Qing Li has already become a ghost, so it's up to Xuan Xiao. She turned her head darkly to look at Xue Ronghua and took a sip of her wine.

Xuan Xiao and Qing Ning are just having fun, Xue Ronghua said as she nodded her head, This servant will look for her now.

Then I'll wait for you to bring me back, Luo Ninghai turned her face to the Consort Chen who was still in a daze and laughed, Empress Dowager, come, let's drink.

Consort De's words had ten meanings, sometimes it was really hard for people to understand. Xue Ronghua pursed her lips. After all, they had joined hands to pull Su Rushuang down first, so she would still be a good ally. As long as there was nothing else that had to do with her, she didn't need to know.

Meng Roujia stretched out her arms from Consort De's bosom and said: mother, where are you going to play big sister Rong Hua now? Roujia also wants to go.

Roujia, be good and stay in mother's embrace, Luo Ninghai gently patted her head. Your Big Sister Rong Hua has urgent matters to attend to, you better not disturb her.

CHAPTER 204 - LONG LOVESICK

Xue Ronghua walked along the long street without a single star in the blue sky. The bright moon hung high in the sky, emitting a dim moonlight, thinking that tomorrow would probably be a rainy day, welcoming a hot summer's day with a hearty, heavy rain.

Rustling sounds came from the palace in front of him. Xue Ronghua thought for a while, this should be the Donghua Palace, Meng Qianzhong would probably come to stay here with them tonight, he was gradually staying in the other concubines' palaces more and more.

Today seemed to be her day of sacrifice, Xue Ronghua's lips curved into an interesting arc. It was truly ironic that a sinful woman's memorial tablet could actually be placed in the Donghua Palace, to receive the worship of a concubine. The murderer who killed her and her family actually put on a pure and kind appearance, and placed her memorial tablet in the place she used to live in, and even stayed over for the night.

Xue Ronghua lowered her head and laughed, but her eyes were covered by a layer of mist. She didn't know what those concubines were thinking in their hearts, nor did she know how angry Su Rushuang looked when she was forced to pay her respects, nor did she know what kind of struggle she had in her heart when she faced the tablet of the person she had killed personally.

Was Meng Qianzhong really still in love with Mu Langhua? Xue Ronghua sighed in her heart. Chu Zongge had asked this question, Su Rushuang had also asked this question, and Meng Qianzhong had directly answered this question in front of her and Su Rushuang.

Xue Ronghua clenched both of her hands tightly. No matter what, she had to take revenge for this enmity that she had waited for so many years for in order to take revenge on this blood ocean. She could not be simply resolved by a single word from Meng Qianzhong, Still in love, let alone the fact that his love was mixed with too much hypocrisy and viciousness.

Xue Ronghua lifted her eyes and examined the Donghua Palace that she had not seen for many years. He had already searched for other places, but only her Donghua Palace had not gone.

However, entering Donghua Palace meant that she would be caught by the guards by the emperor's side. After finding out which palace the punishment was from, there wasn't any movement for such a long time, so the probability of Xuan Xiao entering Donghua Palace shouldn't be too high. Xue Ronghua and Qing Ning were both spies sent by the Chiron to the Qi Nation. If the two of them were to be cut off, then other than the reason they were discovered, there would be new spies coming in. The truth that Xuan Xiao was a traitor was set, and meeting a new spy would cause their lives to be in danger.

This is going to be difficult … Xue Ronghua had a problem in her heart, a series of footsteps suddenly came from the front, causing her to immediately shrink back into the darkness, this meant that Meng Qianzhong was about to enter the Donghua Palace.

Alright, Meng Qianzhong waved his hand with a tired expression. You can leave now, I'll stay here for a while.

Chen Wanqian asked anxiously: Your majesty, do you not need me to wait at the side?

There's no need, Meng Qianzhong's gaze fell on the tablet in front of him, and his eyes became even more profound. You can leave now, leaving us and the previous Empress to stay here for a while.

Chen Wanqian speechlessly opened his mouth, but was unable to say anything in the end. He could only obediently close the door.

Seeing that the person beside him had left, Meng Qianzhong heaved a sigh of relief, and revealed a sad smile on his lips. He slowly walked over and raised his hand to touch the tablet, and when he touched the carved three words, Mu Langhua, his hand started to uncontrollably tremble.

Lang Hua, Meng Qianzhong threw a few broken sticks of incense outside, I've come to see you, and it's still the same old days.

His fingers started trembling again, and his eyes turned red. A few drops of hot tears fell down his face that was chilled by the wind. Lang Hua … Lang Hua, I have let you down …

It was just a cold tablet, no one would respond to his words. He was just saying them for himself, but he knew that if he didn't say them out loud, he wouldn't be able to say these words to anyone.

Lang Hua, I'm not doing well here, many ministers did not listen to me, and some ministers even asked me to quickly release the Prince Chun from his palace. Right now, I'm relying on the General Zhuang to handle military affairs, and the Lord Jiang has to handle government affairs, and these are all things that can be exchanged for by their daughters, am I not very useless? He wiped off the tears at the corner of his eyes and said with a bitter smile, Back then when I ascended the throne, I was entirely relying on you and the General Mu's help. Now that I don't have the General Mu, I am just a useless person who can't move anymore without you, and the entire imperial court seems to be laughing at me, watching a emperor who doesn't have a backer supporting him on this river of Great Qi. Every night, I would go to the study to write a report and make them trust me more, but the more they work hard, the more they feel that I am useless.

He slowly walked around the hall, there were many things in his heart that he was unable to say at once, so he could only say them slowly, If I had listened to Royal Father's words, and made Yuan Zhou the emperor, then he wouldn't have become a useless person who was mocked by the ministers. It was my ambition that dragged us all into an abyss, and it was my fault that my Mu Family feared the almighty lords, and wanted you to be buried along with my ambitions. I have let General Mu down, and even more so, I have let you down, and return our child, Xinglou.

He lit up a few incense sticks once again, raised them above his head, and bowed to them with great respect. Today's situation is all due to the heavens' retribution, I am currently nurturing Boyi, and hope that he will become a good emperor in the future. He paused, and looked at the tablet with eyes full of tenderness, What I hope more is that I will be able to see you again … But that's impossible. It's just my wishful thinking."

Meng Qianzhong touched the three words Mu Langhua on the tablet, as if the name was carved deeply into his heart, Forget it, he sighed softly, I'll come and see you again next year.

The Donghua Palace was a forbidden area that couldn't be stayed in for long. She didn't want to be caught and let the tragedy of her previous life play out in this life.

You are? Meng Qianzhong took a few steps and slowly walked over, Are you the female official beside Consort Chen, Xue Ronghua?

Xue Ronghua was startled, wasn't he at the Donghua Palace? Why did she suddenly run out? Your majesty, she braced herself and turned around, Your servant Xue Ronghua greets your majesty.

Why are you here? Meng Qianzhong frowned as he looked at her doubtfully. Aren't you serving Consort Chen at the Zhaoyun Palace?

A palace maid from the Zhaoyun Palace was lost. This servant will come out and look for her, Xue Ronghua pursed her lips, However, I heard that the palace maid had already returned. This servant will return to the Zhaoyun Palace now, and does not dare to disturb the Emperor.

Meng Qianzhong took a step forward and blocked her path. Under the moonlight, his eyes seemed to be filled with autumn water and he looked to be extremely gentle.

Xue Ronghua's reaction was fast as she took a step back and immediately lowered her head, This servant … The Consort Chen is still waiting for me at Zhaoyun Palace. I have to go back quickly.

There's no need to rush it. It's been so long, Meng Qianzhong smiled and moved away. What do you think?

Xue Ronghua lowered her eyes. The Emperor is busy with government affairs, why isn't he resting his Donghua Palace?

Meng Qianzhong covered half his face in the darkness and said with a chuckle, It's too stuffy in the palace, so I wanted to come out for some fresh air.

Xue Ronghua didn't want to be too entangled with him, especially on such a sensitive day as today. Your Majesty, this servant …

Today is the day of the previous Empress's sacrifice, you know, Meng Qianzhong lowered his head and laughed. I told you before, that the General Lin you killed in the Qin Nation Palace only lost to our Queen Mu Langhua, do you still remember?

This servant remembers, but Empress Mu should be more powerful than this servant. General Lin might have failed a little because this servant is the quasi wangfei, but the empress fighting General Lin alone is truly a heroic hero, Xue Ronghua smiled, This servant does not dare to touch the former empress's glory.

You don't have to be like this in front of us, Meng Qianzhong said as he curled his lips and sized her up with interest. We are very close to you, and I always feel that it's very kind to see you.

Xue Ronghua said with a cold tone and a stern expression, Your Majesty, you should know that I am the would-be wangfei from the Qin Nation.

I know, Meng Qianzhong giggled, But your tone of voice that doesn't call yourself a servant is actually very suitable for you. You have a bit of arrogance in your face, which makes you more suited to be a master than a servant.

There will always be people in this world who are born to be masters, but there are people who can only be servants for their entire lives, Xue Ronghua heaved a sigh of relief, Your Majesty, this servant is really going to return. With the Consort Chen Empress being pregnant, it might not be convenient for her to be alone.

You rejected very straightforwardly. Are you afraid that Consort Chen will know that we have met you, Meng Qianzhong raised his eyebrows leisurely. "Prince Duan is so at ease.

Xue Ronghua said calmly: "The Qi’s Imperial Palace is a safe place, and men only have one emperor. Prince Duan can be at ease, and I can be at ease.

Meng Qianzhong lowered his head in thought for a moment, then raised his head with a smile: What you said is right, then we will not keep you here anymore, quickly go back to the Zhaoyun Palace to take care of Consort Chen.

Xue Ronghua sighed in her heart, and said in a low voice, Your Majesty, this servant will take his leave first.

Meng Qianzhong's lips raised into a smile, and nodded his head, You can go, we will also return to the palace to rest.

Jiang Jinwen stared at Consort Qi strangely, You plan to stay here with me tonight?

Zhuang Youyi yawned as if she had nothing to worry about, Do you dislike me? It's already so late, I really don't want to go back to the Penglai Hall. Lin Lang and Yinyin are living together, so I'll reluctantly sleep with you.

I was just about to give up, Jiang Jinwen said as she rolled her eyes while lying on the bed. Luckily the emperor didn't spend the night here, otherwise, you would have been embarrassed.

Zhuang Youyi poked her shoulder, Are you saying that you don't want to sleep?

Jiang Jinwen turned her body, ignoring her.

Actually, when I first entered the palace, I was also very resistant to it, but fortunately, father and the emperor had already reached an agreement, I only need to live a leisurely life in the palace, Zhuang Youyi clapped her hands and laughed, "Then what about you? Do you like the emperor?

The corner of Jiang Jinwen's lips curved upwards as she sighed, I don't like the emperor.

So that's how it is, Zhuang Youyi said as she stuck her head out to look at her. "Then it's going to be troublesome.

CHAPTER 205 - WET BLUE SHIRT

Jiang Jinwen turned around and pinched her cheeks, Then quickly go to the Penglai Hall and find Prince Chun and his Twin Dans Butterfly. Don't waste your time here.

I was just staying here for the night, Zhuang Youyi said as she laid on the bed boldly. I also wanted to go with Prince Chun, but he was a traitor. If I went with him, I would be sent to the execution ground in less than three days.

Don't worry, Jiang Jinwen laughed lightly, The emperor won't easily behead you. The General Zhuang is still guarding the border, how would he dare to touch you?

But what are you going to do about it, you can't possibly not sleep with me for the rest of your life, Zhuang Youyi said hesitantly. It seems that the Emperor still wants to have a little prince with you.

It's still too early for this, but I feel that the Emperor doesn't really care about concubines like the harem. Eunuch Chen has been fussing about it for too long, but he still insisted on staying in the Donghua Palace and the study room. What do you think is going on?

Zhuang Youyi rolled her eyes, "Don't you think it's even stranger that there are only us few concubines in the imperial palace and never become empress?

Jiang Jinwen opened her eyes and thought for a while, but still sighed, Forget it, my head is hurting from thinking about it, this is none of my business, even the Queen can't stand up for me, I better go to sleep early.

Zhuang Youyi asked again, But in the future, you and your majesty will really …

Just do what you need to, Jiang Jinwen impatiently buried herself under the bed. "I'm not like you, who came to the palace to live a leisurely life.

Zhuang Youyi sighed, Alright then, as long as you feel that there's no problem, I naturally have nothing to say.

Jiang Jinwen got up and blew out the candles, Go to sleep, get up early tomorrow.

Zhuang Youyi tilted his head, What are you doing in the morning? Do you want to go to the Penglai Palace to see the Prince Chun?

Do you dream about the Prince Chun even in your dreams? Jiang Jinwen turned over and looked straight at her. "Why do you like him so much?

That won't do, if someone found out about it, I'm done for, Zhuang Youyi said as she curled her lips, Prince Chun is the first person I like, how can I miss him?

Jiang Jinwen covered her head with the blanket, However, your days are almost up. There are many ministers outside who have suggested for the Emperor to release the Prince Chun.

I don't think the emperor would agree, Zhuang Youyi bit her lower lip. Prince Chun is a traitor after all, how can the emperor let go of someone who has betrayed him before?

Since you already know that he is a traitor, you can forget about doing anything else, Jiang Jinwen said as she rubbed her head in frustration. If you don't go to sleep now, I won't be able to sleep tonight.

Zhuang Youyi advised gently: Alright, alright, alright, alright. I was just unable to sleep, I just wanted to chat with you.

What more do you want to talk about? Jiang Jinwen glared at her fretfully. Did you have a difficult time eating a meal with the Emperor tonight to get you this excited?

I didn't, Zhuang Youyi said as she patted her shoulder. Back then, you were engaged to Prince Chun because you liked him?

I haven't even seen him before our engagement, and he's merely the perfect match, Jiang Jinwen said as her lips pressed together into a line. We only met later.

Zhuang Youyi nodded, The moment I saw him, I was enchanted by him, what about you?

Do you think everyone's like you, only caring about what's on the surface, what I'm looking at … Jiang Jinwen's voice became softer and softer until she couldn't hear it, Much more than you.

Today, it really was just like the day before, a torrential downpour. Xue Ronghua stood under the roof and heard the pitter-patter of rain on bricks and tiles above her head. The dense and fine rain drops slowly formed into a line and pulled out a huge curtain of rain in front of him, as if they were trying to net her Zhaoyun Palace into the rain.

Rong Hua, Xie Yingmei hugged her stomach and slowly walked over, Have you found Xuan Xiao yet?

Xue Ronghua lowered her eyes in disappointment and shook her head, No, when I was in Qin Nation, I had a servant girl with the same identity as her. Her name was Zhu Tong and she suddenly disappeared one day and never returned.

Is she the one that Xuan Xiao mentioned was killed by Xianghe? Xie Yingmei covered her mouth in shock, Could it be that Xuan Xiao also … will never come back?

Xuan Xiao has already been gone for so long, if we had this plan, Xue Ronghua said as she closed her eyes in annoyance, I'm afraid another new disciple has entered this palace.

Xie Yingmei blinked a few times. Too terrifying, I thought I would be able to stay in the palace safe and sound.

No one can always be safe and sound, life is always up and down, Xue Ronghua said as she reached out to touch her stomach, How is it? Your body's not too bad lately right? You need to eat more, because there's one more thing you need to eat.

Xie Yingmei bit her lower lip, and said in an unimpressed manner: Yesterday, Consort De, she … She seems to know everything.

Xue Ronghua's hands stiffened, and she asked while frowning: What do you mean by that? What do you mean by Consort De knows everything? What does she know?

When Xie Yingmei saw her gloomy expression, she could not help but pull back her neck, Consort De knows who I am now …

Xue Ronghua suddenly opened her eyes wide and looked at her in a daze, You said that Consort De knows that you are the daughter of General Xie? She frantically rubbed her clothes and raised her voice to berate, What happened to you? Didn't I tell you to be careful? How did she know?

She only asked a few questions, and I just answered in a daze. In the end, she directly pointed out that I'm Xie … Xie Yingmei's gaze dimmed and her eyes glimmered with tears, Actually, I had already expected that she would see through me sooner or later. It's just that I didn't expect that it would be at this time … I'm still carrying the Emperor's child …

Looking at her dejected and sorrowful expression, Xue Ronghua's heart softened inch by inch. He let out a soft sigh, Forget it, she already knew that you're Xie Yingmei, but she pointed it out this time. This is good as well, we shouldn't have to rack our brains to hide this completely obvious secret.

Xie Yingmei bit her lower lip, and said with tears: "Do you think she will tell this to the emperor?

Xue Ronghua shook her hand and comforted her with a soft voice: Consort De won't tell the Emperor that you are a fake princess, and she still wants to use us to help her topple Noble Consort. But that doesn't necessarily mean in the future, you must definitely not relax your guard against her.

Xie Yingmei nodded anxiously, Alright, then I'll stay away from her from now on.

It's not that we need to stay away from her, Xue Ronghua said as she squinted her eyes dangerously.

The surface of the lake was hazy with mist, and thin drizzle of rain dripped down, splashing ripples on the surface of the lake. The azure sky seemed to be connected by this drizzle to the jade-blue lake.

We had thought that today would be a sunny day, Meng Qianzhong said as he looked at the water pattern that was beginning to open up on his sleeves, and the corner of his mouth slightly raised, Why is it raining now?

Your majesty, you have to stand inside a bit, Chen Wanqian said anxiously. It's still raining, I don't know how long it will take for it to stop, the rain is too heavy, I'm afraid it's inconvenient for your majesty to go out.

There's no harm, we'll just sit in this pavilion for a while, there's no rush to return to the study, Meng Qianzhong lowered his head and smiled, Which concubine's palace is the closest to here?

There are no palaces here, and only a few pavilions have been built. The Cloudcrane Pavilion is at the end of the lake, Chen