Chapter 193 The Prince Seems to Be Observing Us
The four of them unexpectedly achieved an inexplicable harmony and peaceful way of getting along with each other.
"I'm telling you, when I was painting today, I saw several princes. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince were all there."
As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Siqing's hand holding the chess piece became unstable and the chess piece almost fell back into the chess box.
Yin Miaoyin also looked at her, and the two sisters had the same thought in their minds at this moment.
"Are you seeing it seriously? Why did the princes come to Tumi Garden? I didn't make a fool of myself then, did I?" The embroidering girl stroked her hair worriedly, fearing that she had made a fool of herself.
"I saw it with absolute certainty. When we were evaluating each other's paintings, the prince peeked at the concubine. If the matter were exposed, I would be blamed. I dared not say anything and just pretended not to see it."
The maiden who was speaking patted her chest and found that when the princes were peeking outside the courtyard wall, she didn't know where to look.
The embroidering girl was a little puzzled: "The princes had important positions in the previous dynasty, so they may be relatively free recently. But what are they doing in Tumi Garden? Are they passing by?"
No one is so narcissistic as to think that the prince came to see them specially, and no one dares to think so.
Seeing the concubines of several princes pursed their lips, these words were just gossip among the boudoirs. It would be a bit strange to hide them, so they spoke frankly, but still lowered their voices: "The prince seems to be observing us?"
Gu Siqing and Yin Miaoyin seldom talked to the concubines. They kept their distance on purpose, neither getting close to them nor deliberately distancing themselves from them. The two of them were like invisible people.
The other two concubines knew that the two girls were of good character and would not tell others what they said, let alone offend the prince, so there was no need to hide anything.
Gu Siqing and Yin Miaoyin's eyes fell on the chessboard. They were still playing chess, but they both had a subtle feeling in their hearts and guessed the intentions of the princes at the same time.
They were born in the prime minister's mansion, and they were fat pieces of meat not only in the eyes of the young masters of aristocratic families, but also in the eyes of the princes. It was inevitable that the two of them were a little worried about being noticed by some prince, because there was more than one prince who wanted to win over the prime minister's mansion.
"Since you saw several princes outside the courtyard wall, did you see which prince's appearance was clear?"
The embroidering girl put down the embroidery thread and became interested in the appearance of the princes.
Although I have attended palace banquets before, who would dare to stare at the men's seats in public?
"I only glanced at him for a few seconds and then hastily looked away, fearing that I would be discovered. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looks very much like the Empress, except that he has a bit more of a cynical and high-spirited vigor. In terms of appearance, the Eighth Prince is the best looking."
Although it was just a quick glance, the princes had distinct personalities and were very impressive.
The two concubines didn't even think about the princes' impure intentions, they just discussed each other's character and appearance.
The more animated their conversation was, the more uneasy Gu Siqing became. In the end, after losing the game, she was relieved instead. She said she had some indigestion and took Yin Miaoyin out for a walk.
"Sister, I feel uneasy." Yin Miaoyin lowered her head and stared at her toes while walking.
Gu Siqing rubbed her head and said, "I am the same as you. I called you out to come up with a plan. The princes came to peek at the concubines. Their intentions were not pure. I am afraid they have noticed us."
The most crucial part of the selection process is the palace selection. Once a prince asks them to marry him in front of the palace and the emperor really issues an imperial decree, they cannot disobey and can only obey. At that time, they will be helpless.
Whether it is the Fifth Prince or Chi Hongyuan, their ambitions are like fire that cannot be hidden. There will always be a day when their true colors will be revealed, and that day will not be too far away.
The start of the real fight for the throne would mean a bloody storm in the capital. With the ability of the Prime Minister's Mansion, they could stay out of it as long as they were not involved with any force.
"What should we do? Everyone says they are from a noble family, but I think they are just full of tricks."
Just as Yin Miaoyin finished speaking, a gust of night wind blew, and specks of white light floated into Tumi Garden.
Gu Siqing stretched out her hand to catch a streak of white, and then opened her hand to see that it was the pear blossoms floating over from the Imperial Garden. It was the end of May, and the late pear blossoms were still in full bloom, but they would wither soon.
"Since we have to hold the palace selection in the end, we can't avoid it. We must find a way to make them give up the idea of controlling the Prime Minister's Mansion." Gu Siqing held the pear blossom in his hand, his voice as low as water.
The fortune of the Prime Minister's Mansion will definitely not fade away with the wind like the pear blossoms in May!
"Sister, what have you thought about? Why do I feel that your opinion of the princes is more than just dislike?" Yin Miaoyin walked in front of Gu Siqing and watched her retreating.
Yin Miaoyin dislikes the powerful because she doesn't like the way these people look down on others, and she also doesn't like the fact that being in a high position means she can't be herself, which she doesn't like and doesn't think she can manage well.
But cousin, why?
Looking at the girl with bright eyes, Gu Siqing's eyes sparkled. Yin Miaoyin had not experienced a lifetime of trials and tribulations, so she didn't know what would happen next. After all, she had not yet reached the age of marriage, so naturally there were few things she could think of.
Very good, Gu Siqing thought. Yin Miaoyin was well protected by the Xiangfu, allowing her to grow up clear and bright. However, as the only eldest daughter of the Xiangfu, Yin Miaoyin had to know some things.
"What do you think the reason why the princes want to marry us is, besides our looks?"
While speaking, Gu Siqing was paying attention to what was behind Yin Miaoyin, worried that she might trip and fall, so he didn't let her walk properly.
"Of course it's for my grandfather and father's connections in the court." Yin Miaoyin is not ignorant of worldly affairs, but she has a smart brain.
The two sisters walked one after the other under the moonlight, with the sound of insects chirping in their ears. Gu Siqing did not directly give the answer, but led Yin Miaoyin's thoughts forward: "Then why do you think they want to use the power of the Prime Minister's Mansion for themselves?"
"Of course, of course..." Yin Miaoyin's steps as she was walking backwards froze, and she looked at Gu Siqing in surprise.
The words she was about to blurt out were extremely treasonous, and in the palace, words can cause trouble, so Yin Miaoyin swallowed the words back.
Gu Siqing held her hand and walked to the wall of the courtyard. He looked at the beautifully carved crabapple window with a gloomy look in his eyes. "I don't need to tell you how the princes behave. You should know that not all of them are upright."
She lowered her voice and whispered in Yin Miaoyin's ear: "How can someone who plots to seize the throne be so upright? If you want to protect yourself in a place where people are eaten by others, you still have to use some tricks when necessary."
Fighting for the throne is an act of treason. Once the fight begins, no one knows how many people will be implicated. Yin Miaoyin does not want the prime minister's mansion to be involved.
"We have a plan, but I'm afraid they also have a ladder over the wall. As long as we are within the palace wall, I'm afraid it's not safe. To be on the safe side, we'd better not give up and leave this place!" Yin Miaoyin was somewhat frightened at this moment.
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