Chapter 262 The Imperial Concubine Turns the Tables on Her Scumbag Father!

Meng Yanzhi remained expressionless, simply sitting there silently. Whether she liked it or not, she had no choice but to bear this infamy.

In fact, once Meng Yanzhi calmed down and thought about it carefully, she realized that those concubines were not just women. They were also the hope of their families, involved in the affairs of the court and the harem. Most importantly, they were also the emperor's spies.

Now that all these people have been eliminated, we can concentrate political and military power, and even have fewer informants, making life easier.

Knowing about these schemes, Meng Yanzhi felt a little uneasy. She knew that Xiao Xingyuan was His Majesty, the Emperor, and that he had to be resourceful and cunning. However, she still felt somewhat disappointed and annoyed.

Meng Yanzhi disliked this kind of treacherous life, and she disliked even more the need for such scheming in their close relationship.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi's indifference to these matters, Meng's father became anxious: "I originally thought that once you became a concubine, the family would benefit as well, but now, instead, we're being dragged down by you!"

"Even if I don't become a burden, won't the things you did go undiscovered?"

"Embezzlement of disaster relief grain, embezzlement of military funds, replacement of weapons, and receiving salaries without working—does Your Majesty really not know about these things?"

Meng Yanzhi had no expression, and when she spoke these words, it was as if she were talking about someone else's affairs.

This time, Meng's father's expression really changed. He stood up abruptly, looked around warily, and stared at her in disbelief: "What nonsense are you talking about? What are you saying!"

"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, Father, you know in your heart."

"His Majesty has already begun investigating these matters. You'd better watch yourself."

Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly and spoke the truth.

During this time, Meng's father was very well-behaved and didn't leave any clues, which made Meng Yanzhi extremely anxious. So what she needed to do now was to make an example of him.

Upon hearing this, Meng's father's face turned even uglier. He had completely lost his previous arrogance and domineering attitude. His eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his face was ashen.

"Rouge, what... what should we do?"

"You...I...you can't just abandon me!"

Meng's father collapsed to the ground, his voice trembling with sobs.

Seeing her father's state, Meng Yanzhi sighed helplessly and then said, "You did all this yourself, so how can I control you? I think the best thing you can do now is to keep quiet. Once the storm has passed, this matter will probably be over. For the sake of me and the child in my belly, His Majesty should not make things difficult for you."

“However…” Meng Yanzhi glanced at her father before saying this, then added calmly, “However, if you yourself are found to have evidence and are caught red-handed, then even I can’t help you.”

Meng's father understood Meng Yanzhi's meaning almost immediately. He nodded, stood up, looked at Meng Yanzhi gently, and said with a smile, "Good, good. Having a daughter like you makes my life so much easier. By the way, your brother is not used to life in Lingnan. You should think of a way to bring him back, okay?"

"good."

Meng Yanzhi agreed almost without the slightest hesitation.

With the Meng family on the verge of destruction, it's only natural that Meng Anfeng should come back and watch this spectacle.

Thinking of this, Meng Yanzhi's hands clenched into fists little by little.

Meng Yanzhi quickly realized what was happening, let go of his hand, and asked, "Father, how is Mother now?"

"Still the same as before, crazy and talking nonsense. Don't worry, we've been husband and wife for a while. I'll hide him in the backyard and take good care of him."

When Meng's father talks about Meng's mother now, it's as if he's talking about a stranger. If it weren't for the fact that she gave birth to a boy for the Meng family, Meng's father would have killed her long ago.

Keeping Meng's mother around was also to make Meng Yanzhi more obedient. Now, seeing Meng Yanzhi caring for her mother, Meng's father realized that he had made the right move.

Good, very good, it's good that you're still alive.

Meng Yanzhi smiled gently, stood up, and saw her father out.

Seeing Meng Yanzhi's filial piety, Meng's father smiled slightly with a hint of pride before happily leaving the palace.

Xiao Xingyuan hugged Meng Yanzhi from behind, leaned against her, and smiled gently at her: "What's making you so happy?"

"It's nothing." Meng Yanzhi glanced at him indifferently: "Why aren't you busy today?"

Xiao Xingyuan didn't know what was going on, but he felt that Meng Yanzhi seemed to have become much colder towards him.

But he hadn't done anything wrong. Although Meng Yanzhi was indifferent, it wasn't obvious. Even though the two of them were closer than before, it felt like their hearts were drifting further and further apart.

"Rouge, have I done something wrong all this time?"

Xiao Xingyuan walked around to stand in front of Meng Yanzhi and stared at her longingly.

Meng Yanzhi smiled faintly and then said, "No, why did Your Majesty suddenly bring this up?"

"I feel like you've been talking less in front of me lately, and you don't laugh as much as you used to. Are you unhappy?"

"Do you still feel unwell somewhere in your body?"

Xiao Xingyuan stepped forward, took her hand, and asked gently.

Meeting Xiao Xingyuan's gentle gaze, Meng Yanzhi's heart trembled violently. She then said, "It's nothing, I'm just feeling a little down. I'm afraid it's because of the baby."

"The arrangements at the imperial palace are complete, and we can head over there soon."

"I've also had them prepare a theatrical troupe and a variety show troupe. We'll go over there and have a good time, okay?"

Xiao Xingyuan took Meng Yanzhi's hand in his own and gently led her toward the Begonia Palace.

Meng Yanzhi stood side by side with Xiao Xingyuan, feeling the sunlight on her body. She quietly looked at his profile and smiled gently. She felt a sense of relief. Perhaps she really shouldn't have cared so much.

late at night.

While Meng Yanzhi was asleep, Xiao Xingyuan went directly to find Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao was already asleep, but Xiao Xingyuan dragged him out of bed.

What exactly do you want?

Ling Xiao looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a helpless expression.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan's eyebrows furrowed tightly, and he said, "I feel like Yan Zhi is angry with me, but I don't know why?"

"Then go ask her! What are you doing here?" Ling Xiao was speechless, his face turning pale with anger.