Pretty Consort: Prince, Don’t Run away: Volume 3

By Shui Guoxiaotianxin

She was a famous modern detective who had died in murder and had coincidentally transmigrated to the ugly woman of the ancient Prime Minister's Palace.

He had thought that he would be able to survive in the ancient times, but in the end, he was betrothed to King Jing. King Jing … This happy enemy, King Jing! Her teeth itched with hate. You want to eat and stay with her? None at all!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Mar 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781648571336

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CHAPTER 201 - ANOTHER BIG CASE

The same goes for you. If you say something bad about others, don't you know that you should stay far away? You should say it right under my wall. Are you afraid that I won't be able to hear it?

When this wangfei first came here, everyone thought that she was the soft bun that could be kneaded by anyone within the Prime Minister's Mansion, but now it seemed that they didn't dare to offend her in the slightest.

This servant wouldn't dare, but this servant isn't speaking ill of you. It's spread throughout the capital that the princess of the Prince Jing Palace had the courage to solve a big case in the palace, and …

And what? Xi Mengyao asked suspiciously.

Furthermore, she is extremely beautiful … After saying that, the little girls looked at her with fear and trepidation.

Xi Mengyao was enjoying these words, after all, it was the truth!

She secretly laughed in her heart and said in an indifferent tone, You guys can leave. Do whatever you need to do. Don't spread such gossip behind your back. Do you understand?

Seeing that the Crown Princess Jing was not angry, the little girls quickly retreated.

Xi Mengyao returned to her room, washed up and went back to her own garden.

Although the yard was not big, the surrounding walls were planted with maple trees. It was late autumn and the leaves on the trees had fallen by half, but it was still very beautiful from afar.

Xi Mengyao stretched lazily. She was wearing a brown maroon dress, but because she despised skirts being too tied up, she ordered her skirts to be shortened. Walking without the feeling of the weak Liu Fu Feng, made her look more heroic.

Just as she was doing some stretching movements by the lake shore, Lu Ming suddenly appeared in the courtyard and called out to her: Crown Princess Jing.

Xi Mengyao replied and turned her head around. She saw Lu Ming wearing the same silver robe as before and standing at the entrance of the courtyard, looking at her.

Xi Mengyao jumped down from the boulder and walked in front of him: What's the matter? Why are you looking for me so early?

The Prince came to visit and told me that he wanted to see the Crown Princess Jing, so he asked me to come.

Someone wants to see me? Is there something wrong? Xi Mengyao's heart was thumping a little.

I don't know either. I just said that you will know once you go. The prince also said that your reputation is even greater than his now.

Xi Mengyao laughed and said, Is your master jealous?

This is also the first time I've seen Prince like this.

Lu Ming felt that the way the wangfei smiled was extremely beautiful, he couldn't help but laugh along with her.

Xi Mengyao lowered her voice and asked Lu Ming: Right now the entire city is talking about Lin Luoyan's case, is it true?

Of course it's true. Otherwise, no one else would have come.

Mu? Xi Mengyao pondered deeply in her heart. She didn't know who had come to see her, but those little girls weren't lying.

When she arrived at the front hall, Xi Mengyao saw a middle-aged man wearing extremely expensive clothes, talking to Song Chongjing. However, his complexion was not good. Even his eyes were red and swollen.

Although Xi Mengyao hated the red tape of ancient times, she still had to pretend in front of other people and accept their greetings.

Greetings Crown Princess Jing.

Xi Mengyao wanted to say Get up, but who knew that the person would kneel down and grab her clothes.

Princess, please save us! Please save our family!

Seeing that he was agitated, and even had two streams of tears flowing from her cloudy eyes, Xi Mengyao was at a loss of what to do. She immediately pulled him up and said: If you have anything to say, say it, what's wrong?

Song Chongjing also came over to support him, and said: If there's anything you want to say, please say it slowly.

That person was lifted up and sat on a chair. He wiped away his tears and said, I am the owner of the largest silk manor in the capital. My name is Du Ziming. Yesterday afternoon, my little daughter was killed in her room. She died …

As the man spoke till here, he once again wiped away his tears, and even Xi Mengyao could feel her deep sorrow.

You want me to solve your case? Xi Mengyao tried to test the waters.

Du Ziming's eyes were filled with anticipation as he looked at Xi Mengyao, Yesterday, I had already looked for the few female coroners in the city, but there still wasn't any results. My little girl, she can't just die like this!

Xi Mengyao had no family members since childhood and was an orphan. She had been raised in a police station since young, and now that she saw her father, who loved her daughter dearly, she felt extremely uncomfortable in her heart.

Du Ziming had always been looking at Xi Mengyao with an expectant gaze. At this time, Song Chongjing spoke, Crown Princess Jing is a person of the Duke Palace after all, this matter …

Du Ziming quickly opened his mouth and said, Your highness and wangfei can have whatever reward you want. Even if it's the Qin family's property, I want to catch the murderer of my daughter!

Right now, what the border soldiers need the most is food, but I am in a lot of trouble right now. Can we send the food to the border from the silk farm? Don't worry, I will pay for the food.

Du Ziming quickly agreed, I'll take all the food you need. Your Highness, you only need to tell me when you want them, and where you want them. As for the rest, you don't need to worry about it!

Xi Mengyao silently rolled her eyes, thinking that this was like a robbery taking advantage of a fire.

Song Chongjing said: Now, let's see if my wangfei is willing to help.

After he finished speaking, he looked at Xi Mengyao, waiting for her reply.

Naturally, Xi Mengyao despised Song Chongjing's act of robbing while the fire was still burning, but looking at his father's appearance, she could not help but tear from the bottom of her heart.

I just want to help you take a look. When the time comes, I won't be able to solve the case, and I can't guarantee it. Although she had also received training in this area before, in the end, she was not a professional.

As long as you can take a look, I'll be grateful! Seeing that Xi Mengyao had already agreed, Du Ziming was so excited that she wanted to kneel down, but Xi Mengyao stopped him.

However, I have a condition. Everything must be done in secret. Do not reveal anything. She was sick of the eyes and ears around her.

Although she had already said that she must not reveal anything, the entire Du Family still regarded her as a god. Although she was helpless, she had no other choice.

As soon as she arrived at the Du Family's mansion, she anxiously went to look at the corpse. She asked Du Ziming, who was standing beside her, Where is your daughter's room? I want to take a look right now.

But the body is not in the room. It has been moved to the backyard.

Xie Mengyao facepalmed herself. There was no need to think any further. The scene had definitely been destroyed.

But she still insisted on going to the Du Family's daughter's room first, so Du Ziming quickly led the way.

Upon entering, Xi Mengyao smelt a thick smell of blood, but luckily, no one had cleaned the room before, even the bloodstain on the floor was still there.

Xi Mengyao looked around and took out a pair of gloves she made herself.

CHAPTER 202 - BE INSULTED

This was something she had ordered her servants to make a few days ago, using soft white cloth.

She couldn't just keep grabbing the corpses with her hands. She still remembered the feeling of touching Lin Luoyan's body with her hands. That feeling was something she didn't want to experience a second time.

There were obvious traces of struggling in the room, especially on the bed. The bedding was in a mess, and there was a spot of obvious blood on the pillow. Then, there was a trail of blood on the floor, all the way to the center of the room.

Xi Mengyao walked over to take a look. It seemed like she died here because of excessive blood loss.

Xi Mengyao was about to turn around and ask some clear questions, but seeing that he turned his head away not wanting to look, she faintly sighed in her heart and asked him to bring him to see the corpse.

Before entering the house, Xi Mengyao took out a self-made cloth mask from her pocket and put it on. Du Ziming looked at her from the side, he had never seen these strange things before, it seemed like this Crown Princess Jing was truly not ordinary.

Xi Mengyao walked into the house. Seeing that Du Ziming did not follow him in, he guessed that he could not bear to see his daughter's corpse again.

She removed the white cloth from the corpse. Although the girl in front of her had already turned into a corpse, it could still be seen that she was a very beautiful girl before she died.

Xi Mengyao could not help but feel regret in her heart. She didn't know who would be so ruthless to kill this kind of girl.

The appearance of the corpse was extremely horrifying. Its face was covered with purplish green scars. It seemed that it had suffered quite a few heavy blows while alive. However, its lips were purple and there were even marks of a pinch on its neck.

Xi Mengyao carefully checked, these are not fatal injuries, so she took off the corpse's clothes, at this time, she was glad that Du Ziming did not spectate, if not she would have been in a rush. "

Apart from the obvious wound on the face, there was also a knife wound on the right clavicle.

The knife didn't pierce into his heart, so logically speaking, that shouldn't be the case.

Xi Mengyao fell into deep thought, her eyes followed the corpse down, and suddenly realized that something was amiss.

Only after 4 to 8 hours did Xi Mengyao finish changing into the corpse's clothes and walked out of the house.

Du Ziming had been guarding the door all this time. When he saw her come out, he quickly went over and asked, Crown Princess Jing, what's the result?

There are a lot of things I need to go back and think about. Don't worry about it for now.

Although Du Ziming was anxious, he had no other choice, so he could only send Xi Mengyao back to the Prince Jing Palace.

Until the night, Song Chongjing had sent people to watch it several times. When he returned, he always said that the princess had been in a daze ever since she came back, not saying a single word.

Song Chongjing was worried, he ordered some people to make some dishes that Xi Mengyao liked to eat, and then headed to her courtyard.

Upon entering, he saw her sitting at the table in the front hall with her hands under her chin, in a daze.

Song Chongjing walked in and ordered his servants to take out the food and sent them out.

You've been out for half a day and you've become so quiet after coming back. I'm not used to it.

Xi Mengyao sighed and said, I've seen tragedy in the eyes. Whatever I look at afterwards would be tragedy.

What did you say? What tragedy? She always came up with strange words that confused him.

Xi Mengyao knew that it would be useless to explain things to him. After looking at the table full of dishes, she realized that she had not eaten for a whole day, hence she was really hungry. She took the chopsticks and started eating.

Seeing her like this, Song Chongjing knew that she was just thinking about it before, and felt relieved.

Tell me, what is the situation with the Du Family? When I went there today, I didn't see any of her women.

Women really shouldn't be present at this time.

But the first wife should be there, right?

This Du Family, the situation is a little complicated. Du Ziming's dead daughter was born of his eldest wife, and she died of illness two years ago. After that, he took her in as a concubine.

Xi Mengyao could understand the meaning behind her words. So there was actually such a passionate man in the past that only married one wife, and only knew of the death of their wife before breaking the string, how rare was that?

Song Chongjing saw that she was distracted, so he knocked on her head and asked: What are you thinking about?

Today during the autopsy, I found that before this girl died, she was humiliated. Although she struggled, her strength was clearly not as strong as the other party's, and she was still unable to save herself. Seeing how sad Villa Owner Du is, I also don't know what to say.

After Song Chongjing finished listening, he stayed silent for a while.

I also heard that Du Ziming didn't want to marry his daughter, but wanted to recruit a son-in-law to inherit his family business.

Xi Mengyao thought for a while and said: If that's the case, could it be that the Du Family's Second House is jealous and spying on their businesses, which is why they sent people to kill her? After a pause, she added, Of course, this is only my guess. "

She thought again of how she would tell Du Ziming tomorrow about the humiliation of his daughter.

She knew that the sensitivity of the ancients to chastity was beyond her imagination.

Seeing her distressed look, Song Chongjing hesitated for a moment, but still said to her, Tomorrow, the empress dowager will summon us to the palace.

Empress Dowager? Xi Mengyao said in shock. For a good reason, you suddenly summoned us to the palace.

She felt really tired of having to follow this rule as soon as she entered the palace.

Her Majesty insists that it must be both of us, and that we must not disobey.

Seeing Song Chongjing's resolute attitude, she knew that he had no other choice but to prepare to enter the palace tomorrow.

Early morning of the next day, Song Chongjing and Xi Mengyao went to the palace to visit the empress dowager. This was the first time Xi Mengyao came to the empress dowager's palace to look around as they pleased.

Xi Mengyao stuck out her tongue, and obediently walked to Song Chongjing's side.

When they arrived at the empress dowager's palace, she was lying on the bed, playing with a white jade ruyi in her hands. Seeing Song Chongjing, she revealed a loving smile.

Xi Mengyao had thought that the empress dowager would be an old man in the evening, but she hadn't thought that she would look so young that even the fine lines at the corners of her eyes gave people a feeling of calmness.

You said that you didn't come to see This Dowager often, but This Dowager had to invite you to come.

This son doesn't dare, but there have been a lot of things happening in the manor recently, so I haven't taken a break yet. Aren't I here to apologize to you?

Although Song Chongjing was unhappy with the emperor, he still treated the empress dowager with respect.

The reason why This Dowager called you over today is because I have something to tell you.

CHAPTER 203 - TO HAVE MORE CHILDREN

I wonder what orders does the empress dowager have?

The empress dowager glanced at Mama at the side, and the person beside her handed over a book. Xi Mengyao saw that the book was made extremely beautifully, and could not help but be curious as to what was inside.

The empress dowager turned it over in her hand and said, These are all the unmarried ladies of the official's family drawn by the painters in the palace. This Dowager thinks it's not bad, take a look as well.

Song Chongjing was extremely shocked in his heart, and did not extend his hand to receive the booklet. Empress Dowager, what is the meaning of this?

It's too late for you to start a family, and you only have an imperial concubine now. The children of the imperial family will have to start a family. Choose a few more, and your descendants will have plenty.

But your son and wangfei haven't even been married half a year …

The empress dowager acted as if she had not heard his words and continued, "The day after tomorrow, we will choose the side princess for you. When the time comes, you can bring Crown Princess Jing with you and I will look at this child.

The empress dowager said as she ordered two cups of tea to be served to the two of them. Xi Mengyao did not expect the empress dowager to call the two of them to the palace for this matter.

Xi Mengyao was extremely disdainful in her heart. They had not even been married for half a year, yet the empress dowager had already busied herself with taking Song Chongjing in as a concubine.

What son of the royal family, he was obviously selfish. He would use the lives of others to satisfy his own desires.

However, Xi Mengyao would never say these things, nor show it on her face. She knew that this was the era where the empress dowager had the final say, and if she displeased them, with a single order, she would move her head.

Esteemed Empress Dowager, don't worry. I'll definitely come on time. I'll definitely select a suitable side wife for our prince. When the time comes, I'll bring a few more young princesses with me to accompany you.

When the empress dowager heard Xi Mengyao's words, her face blossomed with happiness, and she praised Xi Mengyao for her wisdom. She even took off the golden hairpin on her head and inserted it into her hair with her own hands.

Song Chongjing originally wanted to argue, but seeing this scene, he didn't even want to say a word.

However, Xi Mengyao felt that this business was not bad, since she would not bear to have children. With an imperial concubine, she could just hand over the title of successor to someone else, and save herself a huge trouble.

On the way back, Song Chongjing's face darkened and she didn't say a single word. For a moment, Xi Mengyao didn't notice that something was off about his mood either, she only happily played with the phoenix hairpin.

At that time, if he was unlucky enough to need to run away, this hairpin could be used to exchange for some silver taels.

Only after she finished playing did she notice that Song Chongjing's face was so dark that it was about to turn into ice.

Hey, why are you so unhappy? The empress dowager will personally choose a wangfei for you!

If you want to marry, then marry her yourself. I won't marry her anyway. The moment Song Chongjing opened his mouth, the surrounding pressure became even lower. The weather was originally cold, so Xi Mengyao felt that the temperature had dropped by a few degrees.

Since the empress dowager wants you to marry, how can you not? When the time comes, just wait for her to welcome you into the palace.

One more sentence from Xi Mengyao and Song Chongjing would cause her face to darken a little, and in the end, she would just shut her mouth and not speak.

Xi Mengyao didn't know why he was so confused, wasn't it normal for an ancient man to have three wives and six concubines? She was thinking about the Du Villa Owner's case, and didn't have the time to think about what happened to Song Chongjing.

After returning to the Manor, Xi Mengyao changed into a new set of clothes and rushed back to the Du Villa Master's house without stopping.

Du Ziming had already been waiting at home for a long time. When he saw Xi Mengyao's arrival, it was as if he had seen his savior.

Xi Mengyao did not hesitate as she called Du Ziming over to a remote place and asked him in a low voice, Villa Master Du, can you tell me clearly if you have any plans for your daughter's marriage recently?

Yes, there is, Du Ziming said, then fell silent.

Xi Mengyao said anxiously: What's the situation? Tell me quickly.

This is not a glorious matter. I made an engagement for my daughter, but she refused to comply! She had been lobbying for a long time, but she refused to marry.

Xi Mengyao thought about it carefully. If her daughter was not going to marry, could it be that she had a lover?

Xi Mengyao felt that she shouldn't hide the results of the autopsy from him. After all, he was the deceased's father.

After hearing that, both of Du Ziming's hands began to tremble. He had never thought that such a thing would happen, and seeing his expression, Xi Mengyao was worried that he would not be able to take the excitement and immediately patted his shoulders.

Don't worry, the bad guys will be brought to justice!

But no matter what, he couldn't comfort her. Xi Mengyao could only focus more on inspecting the body in hopes of finding some clues.

She had always suspected that the girl had been poisoned, but she couldn't tell from the fact that her lips had turned purple. After a long moment of hesitation, she decided to take the risk.

She took out a sharp knife and slit the corpse's throat. There was no sign of black or purple in the throat, which meant that the deceased had not taken poison before she died.

This was strange, Xi Mengyao's curiosity and competitive spirit had reached its peak, what exactly was the reason she died?

Xi Mengyao spent the past few days at the Du Residence to help solve the case, and only returned to the Prince Jing Residence at night when she went to sleep.

It was already too late. She gently pushed the dozing Attendant, who was guarding the door, and said softly: Hey, hurry and open the door for me!

Attendant was pushed, when he opened his eyes, he immediately saw Crown Princess Jing standing in front of him. He was so scared that he quickly wiped the saliva at the corner of his mouth, and anxiously kneeled on the ground and said, Crown Princess Jing, please forgive me!

Xi Mengyao really had a headache. All of these people kneeled down and kicked him lightly: "Hurry up and open the door.

When the Attendant heard him, and immediately opened the door, Xi Mengyao ran towards his own courtyard as soon as she entered. Unexpectedly, just as she was about to open the door to his own courtyard, she heard a voice sounding above her head.

Crown Princess Jing, you are really in a good mood. You are still outside at such a late hour, are you admiring the moon?

Xi Mengyao was shocked, she immediately retreated back and raised his head to look, only to see that Song Chongjing was sitting on the wall with a jug of wine in his hand. When she saw her, she raised his head and took a sip.

Xi Mengyao relaxed, Your highness still has such a hobby. Hiding on someone else's wall to scare them.

CHAPTER 204 - YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT AT ALL

Xi Mengyao's heart was still thumping loudly.

Song Chongjing leaped up and picked himself off the wall, then steadily stood in front of Xi Mengyao. "Tomorrow is the day the empress dowager wants me to go to the palace and choose my wangfei.

What preparations do I need to make? When the time comes, we can just go directly. Whichever one is prettier or has a virtuous or virtuous character, I'll just give you some advice.

I want to marry off the princess! Song Chongjing was anxious, why was there no reaction from this woman, does she not care about this at all?

That's right, it's the side princess? It was only then that Xi Mengyao noticed the hidden meaning in his words, and hugged herself in shock. You can't be thinking of making her into a royal consort, right? After all, I came here first, so I have to talk first, first come first serve, right?

Sometimes, Song Chongjing felt that talking to her was a very interesting thing to do, but there were also times when words did not beat around the bush.

Song Chongjing calmed himself down, in case he was angered by her. Then, he raised his head to drink the wine in his hands, flicked his sleeves and left.

Xi Mengyao watched him leave hurriedly. Was she waiting here in the middle of the night just to say these words to her?

She shook her head helplessly. Just as she was about to return to her own courtyard, a black shadow suddenly appeared behind her and patted her shoulder. She instantly focused and turned around, raised her finger, and stuck it into that person's throat.

He anxiously retracted his hand and almost twisted his wrist, and said a little angrily: Why are you scaring me, when the time comes you won't even know how you died!

But who would have thought that Song Chongjing would hug her so tightly, the smell of the alcohol on his body assaulted his nostrils and Xi Mengyao smelled intoxicating.

Suddenly being hugged in his arms, Xi Mengyao's hands and feet became stiff, he … Why is it so weird these days?

What was going on?

Hey, don't tell me you have something on your mind?

Xi Mengyao tried to ask. He must have met with some troubles to use the alcohol to comfort himself.

Don't go home so late in the future. It's not safe, do you understand?

Song Chongjing whispered into his ear, then tightly hugged her once more. He whispered into her ear, Prepare early tomorrow.

After saying that, she asked her to return to his room first. Xi Mengyao felt it was strange, and returned to her courtyard after taking a step back. She raised her head and saw that today was the crescent moon.

She really hoped that there would be another woman that would appear in the Prince Jing Palace. She didn't know, and only felt that her heart was in a mess. She stayed in the courtyard for half a day until Yu Han took out a cloak.

Esteemed wangfei, if you don't go to sleep now, it'll be daylight soon.

Yes, it would soon be dawn.

Xi Mengyao pulled up her cape tighter and went back to her room to sleep.

Early the next morning, Xi Mengyao woke up to dress up. She didn't know why, but she felt that she should have dressed up more beautifully today.

She wore a light green long skirt and a blue cape with a fur collar was found outside. From afar, the water in the cloak was clear and bright, giving people a pleasant feeling.

Song Chongjing was wearing his usual black robe with a silver grey fox fur coat over it. He was sitting on a chair in the main hall and drinking tea.

When Xi Mengyao walked in, even she was slightly stunned.

Normally, she was always in high spirits and rarely had such a soft and gentle moment.

Xi Mengyao walked over without a care in the world, sat down on a chair, picked up a teacup on the table, and warmed her hands: Isn't the weather a little too cold? Look at the wind this morning, it's even breaking the maple branches in my courtyard.

Send some silver and carbon to your room today.

The two of them sat at one side of the table, drinking tea and talking like an old couple. Soon, a Attendant came in to report that a sedan was ready, and they could go to the palace.

Xi Mengyao immediately stood up and went out the door to take a look at the dusky sky. The servants in the mansion all said that the prince and her wife were a match made in heaven, but the empress dowager was going to show the prince the princess, but the princess acted as if nothing had happened.

When she arrived at the palace, Xi Mengyao realized that there was something different about the palace. The people of the palace were all in a hurry, but Xi Mengyao felt that it was new.

After taking her seat, the empress dowager sat on the phoenix chair with a kind expression, while the Noble Consort Yun sat beside her.

Jing Er, the ladies of the various families will be coming soon. You should also talk to them and see if there's anyone you like.

Song Chongjing waved the corner of his robes, knelt on one knee in front of the empress dowager, and said, Empress Dowager, this son has a favor to ask of you.

The empress dowager's amiable expression calmed down, then she looked at him and asked, What's the matter?

Your son is not talented. There is enough Crown Princess Jing in the house, so I don't need to choose any more princesses. I am truly uneasy to have so many people gathered like this.

The empress dowager lightly raised her hand and said, You're a considerate person. Your Consort Mother left early, but you grew up by my side. Of course I have to worry about you.

Now that your son's home has been taken care of, it's a good time to start something new. Why don't you let me …

When Noble Consort Yun saw that the empress dowager's expression was already displeased, she quickly said, Prince Jing, the empress dowager is also thinking for your sake. How is it possible for you to have only one wangfei at your age?

Seeing that, Xi Mengyao also hurriedly stood up, helping Song Chongjing who was kneeling up. She knew that saying anything more would not be good for Song Chongjing, and revealed a smile to the empress dowager, Esteemed Empress Dowager, Prince Jing is just anxious.

As he said that, he quietly gave Song Chongjing a look and helped him to sit down, then smiled and said: I've long heard that these young misses know their place, and each of them has their own merits, why not let us have a taste of them.

Only then did the empress dowager reveal a satisfied smile. Looks like Crown Princess Jing is also a sensible person. Let them come.

Xi Mengyao sized them up and discovered that all of them were extremely young, only that they looked to be around sixteen or seventeen years old.

Xi Mengyao looked at these young people who had shy faces, and couldn't help but shake her head in her heart.

To be married at such a young age, and to be taught by a couple, it was truly a pity.

Some of these misses could play the zither, some could sing. Xi Mengyao treated it as watching a free singing performance, which quickly made him drowsy.

He also didn't know which one Song Chongjing liked.

Eh, that person wearing peach colored clothes is not bad. Look at those black and bright eyes, they are really painful.

CHAPTER 205 - I WANT TO MARRY YOU

Xi Mengyao whispered into Song Chongjing's ear, but Song Chongjing seemed to not have the slightest bit of interest in talking. Then marry her back, and take care of her.

Your mansion has so many servants, and you still need me to take care of you.

I think it's not that I want to marry the side prince's wife, but you're the one who doesn't want to. Just now you were pulling me away and preventing me from talking to the empress dowager.

What do you mean I want to marry an imperial concubine? Isn't it all for your sake? You're no longer on good terms with the emperor, are you still going to engage in open strife with the empress dowager?

Xi Mengyao secretly rolled her eyes at him, and when she saw Song Chongjing staring at her, she stared back at her without backing down.

I'm telling you, I don't care if you marry her back. If something happens, you solve it. No matter what, you're the one in charge in my house. I can't do anything about women.

Aiyo, so I'm the one in charge now?

The two of them spoke very softly, and only when they were very close could they hear each other. Their voices were also covered by the silky bamboo, and when the Noble Consort Yun saw them, she smiled and said to the empress dowager, Looking at these two children is a very loving thing. The last time we came to my palace, they were still holding hands.

That's true, but there's no helping it. Go and arrange it in a while.

After the Noble Consort Yun heard this, she nodded obediently and stood up to pat her hands. Although it is already late autumn, the chrysanthemums cultivated by the flower houses in the palace are still beautiful to look at. Why don't we go to the courtyard and admire them?

When the group arrived at the courtyard, Xi Mengyao couldn't help but exclaim. As expected of the palaces, even in the late autumn, there were still so many colorful chrysanthemums.

Although the young mistresses from five to six large families looked like they were entering the Duke Palace to become princesses, they still had the appearance of young daughters, shyly surrounding the empress dowager, unwilling to talk with Song Chongjing.

Putting aside the fact that Prince Jing was the emperor's only younger brother, even if he was thousands of nobles, the prince was still extremely handsome and had an imposing manner when he was not talking. When he saw her talking to the imperial concubine just now, his eyes were filled with tenderness.

All of a sudden, a strong wind blew past. A young lady wearing a yellow velvet jacket squatted down with her chest covered in pain and her face pale.

The scene instantly became chaotic. Song Chongjing subconsciously protected Xi Mengyao behind him, afraid that there would be people attacking them in the chaos.

But Xi Mengyao stuck her head out and observed. It was just a gust of wind, but this rich family's young miss was too weak, right?

The attendant hurriedly took out a small porcelain bottle from her pocket and poured two pills into the Miss's mouth. Only after swallowing them did her complexion lighten a little.

Noble Consort Yun immediately ordered some people to send her down for a rest, and said with regret: This Li family's girl has a chest pain since she was young, and she has heart palpitations from time to time. It seems that her body is getting worse.

Everyone just spoke a few words and did not think much of it. She could only blame herself for being unlucky, since Song Chongjing was the main character today.

However, Xi Mengyao noticed the change in the young miss suddenly. Her lips were also purple, her face was pale white, and she was even clutching her chest. From time to time, her heart would palpitate.

Xi Mengyao thought of all these details and suddenly thought of something. She knew the cause of Miss Du's death!

When Song Chongjing saw her frozen in place, he lightly pushed her and said, What are you thinking about?

Ah, nothing. Xi Mengyao lowered her head as she spoke.

At this time, a small Palace Maid took out a beautiful box and handed it over to Song Chongjing. He opened it and saw that it was a beautiful fluffy flower.

This was a rule of the palace, if Song Chongjing had set his eyes on any of the girls, he only needed to pin the flower in his hand to her hair.

Song Chongjing looked at the fluffy flowers in his hand, and felt extremely troubled. He originally didn't want to marry any other people, but now, he had no choice but to do so.

When Xi Mengyao saw that it was Song Chongjing's turn to be in a daze, she took the fluffy flower from his hand and walked straight in front of the young miss who was wearing a peach red dress, and asked: Which family are you from?

When the girl saw the Crown Princess Jing walk in front of her with big strides, she panicked a little, I am Fu Cheng's General Wu's third daughter, Wu Yinger.

Alright, it's you. As she said that, Xi Mengyao pinned the fur in her hand onto Wu Yinger's hair. Everyone present was stunned, and for a moment, they didn't know what to say.

The Noble Consort Yun's voice broke the stalemate: This Crown Princess Jing has such a good personality. Since Crown Princess Jing has already given you a hairpin, why aren't you thanking him?

Wu Yinger reacted and knelt down immediately: This humble one thanks Crown Princess Jing for your love.

Xi Mengyao helped her up: How old are you?

This subject's daughter is fifteen this year.

Xi Mengyao silently sighed in her heart: What a sin!

The empress dowager laughed. Everyone is delighted, it seems like this Crown Princess Jing is fated to be with the Wu family's girl, there's no need to delay. When the time comes, we'll welcome the Wu family's young miss into the palace.

Song Chongjing did not expect this matter to be settled so quickly by Xi Mengyao, he really did not know what to do with her.

However, this was the daughter of General Wu. It might be useful to have her stay in the mansion.

With this thought in mind, Song Chongjing didn't feel so conflicted about welcoming other women into his residence.

When they went back, Xi Mengyao panicked and urged the sedan bearer to hurry up.

Did you think of something?

Xi Mengyao said in shock, How did you know?

It's all written on your face. When Song Chongjing saw her staring at the sickly young miss of the Li Family in a daze, he knew that her little head was starting to spin again.

Even if we solve this case, we won't give you any fame. Why do you care so much? This was also what Song Chongjing didn't understand.

I didn't help them for the sake of some fame. Don't you think it's challenging?

It's indeed very challenging, then are you choosing a side wangfei for me as well?

After Song Chongjing finished speaking, he stared at Xi Mengyao, waiting for her answer.

I saw you look at her a few times. I was afraid that you would be embarrassed, so I sent flowers for you.

Where is it?! Song Chongjing wanted to argue, but Xi Mengyao patted his shoulder like a brother, You don't need to explain yourself to me. Don't worry, after she comes in, I won't make things difficult for her, don't worry.

Is that what I'm worried about? Even if Song Chongjing had ten thousand words in his heart, they would still not be able to win against her small mouth.

Then what are you worried about? Are you worried that I will be jealous of you?

It was unknown when Xi Mengyao