Chapter 101: Rejected Request to Become a Concubine, Bet on the Ninth Prince!

The phrase "to be a concubine" is used to describe this situation.

Hearing this from Liu Yu, a pampered and proud young lady from an official family, carries a chilling and tragic tone.

In order to stay by the Crown Prince's side.

She has abandoned all dignity and principles.

Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed across Xiao Qingxuan's eyes.

There was surprise.

There is compassion.

But there was also a subtle, almost imperceptible, sense of annoyance.

“Miss Liu, you deserve better. With your talent and family background, why worry about not finding a good husband and becoming someone's respectable legal wife? Why demean yourself and condescend to the position of a concubine?”

This was the way out he offered, and also his final act of kindness.

But how could Liu Yu possibly accept this offer?

As if grasping at the last straw, her voice was sharp with despair: "Better? In my heart, which man in the world can compare to even a fraction of Your Highness?"

Xiao Qingxuan remained unmoved.

She raised her tearful eyes and questioned, "Your Highness will inherit the throne in the future, with three thousand beauties in the harem. With so many women, is it possible... is it possible that even a small position cannot be left for me? I do not seek glory or wealth, I only wish to be able to see Your Highness often, and that will be enough for me!"

These words have gone too far, carrying a sense of recklessness.

She was reminding him.

As the crown prince and future emperor, it is normal for him to take concubines. Why be so heartless for Qian Yueshu alone?

Xiao Qingxuan's expression finally darkened.

He doesn't like being pressured like this!

In her previous life, she had put a lot of pressure on herself!

He always uses the title of the legal wife.

Make him feel guilty.

Make him compromise.

Make him compensate her and her family doubly!

Every time he and Qian Yueshu had a conflict, the root cause was Liu Yu or something related to Liu Yu.

He took a small step forward, and although he didn't speak harshly, the sudden drop in air pressure made the surrounding air seem to freeze.

“Miss Liu,” his voice turned colder, “I have made my intentions clear enough. Taking a concubine is not on my agenda at this moment. As for the reasons…”

He paused for a moment, the image of Qian Yueshu's expressive eyes flashing through his mind. His tone softened involuntarily, carrying an almost helpless indulgence, yet unwavering determination: "I'm afraid Yue'er will be jealous, so I have no plans to take a concubine for the time being."

"I'm afraid she'll be jealous"...

These four simple words, like a poisoned dagger, precisely pierced through all of Liu Yu's defenses and pretenses.

More chilling and desperate than any grand rejection.

so.

Today, she has abandoned all dignity and is desperately begging for the position of a concubine.

They even went so far as to use others to set up this scheme.

In the end, all I got was a casual "I'm afraid she'll be jealous," and a merciless rejection.

Liu Yu stood frozen in place, as if all the blood in her body had frozen at that moment.

She looked at Xiao Qingxuan's handsome yet indifferent face.

Looking into his eyes, one could see the undeniable distance and determination.

I finally understand.

All my efforts and all my devotion have become a complete joke at this moment.

She lost, she lost miserably.

It wasn't because of family background or social status that they lost.

It wasn't that they lost because of their talent, looks, or character.

Instead, he lost to Qian Yueshu, the daughter of a merchant!

Liu Yu walked out of the reception room.

The flowers in Xiao's garden still bloom brilliantly, but when the breeze blows, it no longer carries the fragrance of flowers, but a bitter feeling called "despair".

Xiao Qingxuan didn't have time to deal with her.

He was in a hurry to go to the Qian residence to explain the situation to Qian Yueshu.

Qian Yueshu, that jealous little thing.

If he doesn't offer an explanation.

If she finds out and confronts me, who knows what kind of chaos will ensue!

The Prime Minister's Residence.

The news of what happened at the Xiao residence quickly reached Prime Minister Liu's ears.

Because it concerns the fate of the Liu family.

So when Liu Yu went to talk to the Crown Prince.

Prime Minister Liu then dispatched secret guards to follow Liu Yu and keep him informed of everything that happened.

When he found out.

His own granddaughter, a renowned talented woman in the capital, was rejected so contemptuously by Crown Prince Xiao Qingxuan.

“Crown Prince… Xiao Qingxuan…” Prime Minister Liu murmured the name, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, and he almost crushed the fine Duan inkstone in his hand.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging anger in his chest.

But that anger turned into icicles, piercing his internal organs and causing him excruciating pain.

This is absolutely outrageous!

This is no longer a simple refusal to marry, but a deliberate act of humiliation.

The Crown Prince's actions were tantamount to declaring to the entire court: "In the eyes of the Crown Prince, Prime Minister Liu, a trusted and reliable minister of the Emperor, is nothing but a piece of trash!"

They wouldn't even grant the Liu family the status of a concubine; they simply didn't take the Liu family seriously.

Then don't blame the Liu family for switching allegiance to another prince!

The one most capable of competing for that position right now.

Besides the Crown Prince's faction, there's also the Third Prince's faction.

However, neither of these princes is suitable for their Liu family.

Because the Crown Prince has a Crown Princess.

The third prince also had a principal wife at a young age.

Moreover, the Third Prince's temperament is too volatile, and he will ultimately have no chance of ascending the throne; he is simply a target.

The rest of the princes.

Prime Minister Liu felt that the fifth prince and the ninth prince were the most promising candidates.

The fifth prince was born to the emperor's most beloved woman.

However, the Fifth Prince also has a principal wife...

The Ninth Prince, on the other hand, was the kind of person who was average in all aspects, neither outstanding nor guilty of any faults.

But based on Prime Minister Liu's intuition, such people often manage to go all the way.

Having weathered the storms of three dynasties, I know that sometimes, keeping a low profile is the best form of camouflage!

A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.

As the Emperor's health deteriorates, the two most ruthless targets will be the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.

At this time, the Ninth Prince can perfectly hide.

The Ninth Prince is fourteen years old this year and has no principal wife, nor even a concubine or maidservant.

They are a bit young, but that's alright.

His granddaughter is only 17 years old, just three years older than him.

As the saying goes, "It's like marrying a woman three years older than you is like finding a gold brick!"

Liu Yu will become the first wife after marrying into the family!

The Ninth Prince was originally an ordinary person.

But the final stage of the struggle for the crown prince.

As was customary, most of the princes either died or were wounded...

At this time, the Ninth Prince had just reached the age of twenty and was full of vigor and ambition.

With the added influence of the Prime Minister's residence, they will definitely be able to compete for that position in the end!

In fact, the Ninth Prince was not truly ordinary.

However, compared to the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, the Fifth Prince, and the First Prince, they are much weaker...

But he was much stronger than the other princes.

The Ninth Prince's mother was Consort Shu, one of the Four Consorts. His maternal grandfather was a Grand Academician of the Hanlin Academy, and one of his uncles was a royal physician.

Although he did not wield much power.

However, Consort Shu was from a prestigious family and had a powerful clan to rely on.

The Ninth Prince was of average talent, but he had no bad habits and was kind-hearted.

With the help of the talented Liu Yu and the Liu family, they are sure to achieve great things!