Chapter 278 The Seeds of Doubt Have Been Planted
Prince Yi, who was the last to leave the palace, returned to his palace before the sun set.
Deng Xuelian took care of him and supported him all day, doing everything herself and not letting the servants interfere.
King Yi looked at Deng Xuelian who was busy taking care of him, and felt a warm feeling in his heart.
"Lian'er."
As soon as he sat down, he called Deng Xuelian softly.
Deng Xuelian, who was still busy putting King Yi's crutches aside, heard the sound and ran over quickly.
"Your Majesty, would you like some tea?"
Deng Xuelian looked at the teacup on the table and poured him a cup with a discreet look.
"Lian'er, sit down."
King Yi turned around and poured a cup of tea for Deng Xuelian.
Deng Xuelian smiled comfortably and looked at King Yi shyly.
"Today, my sixth brother really pissed me off, but what's even more hateful is my great-aunt!"
"Lian'er, you followed me into the palace today and suffered."
King Yi held Deng Xuelian's hand and rubbed it, his pupils filled with love for her.
Whenever she suffered any injustice, her heart would feel as if it were being pricked by needles.
"I am not miserable, I am just worried about the prince."
"Although the princess is the elder, she criticized you so harshly today. Prince Changle and my sister are even more so."
"Your Majesty has now given the imperial seal to Prince Changle, and has directly announced to all the people that he will be the crown prince."
"From now on, I'm afraid our lives will be difficult."
She frowned slightly, her eyes filled with worry about King Yi's future.
"It was not Lao Liu's intention to slander you today. He was instigated by Deng Youning."
"In fact, he is really good. When he inherits the throne in the future, he will definitely not kill us all."
"Don't be afraid, Lian'er. No matter what time it is, I will always be the Yiwang of Nanxin."
"As long as I live, I will never let anyone hurt you!"
King Yi promised solemnly.
In his heart, his brotherhood with Li Tianzhuo will always be there.
No matter when, he was willing to believe that Li Tianzhuo would never harm him.
Just like Li Tianzhuo couldn't bear to watch him die.
The bond between the two brothers makes their feelings towards each other extremely complicated.
Deng Xuelian still felt insecure.
"Your Highness does not understand my sister. She is ruthless and merciless. I am afraid that as long as she stays with Prince Changle, she will definitely instigate him to attack us."
"I am a person who deserves to die. I am content to be loved by the prince and to have survived until now."
"I'm just afraid that they will harm you again!"
After just a few words, Deng Xuelian's eyes were already wet with tears. As soon as she closed her eyes, a tear as big as a pearl flowed directly down her chin onto the back of King Yi's hand.
Looking at her tears, King Yi was conflicted.
Maybe what Lian'er said is not wrong.
It seems that he must find a way to make Deng Youning leave his brother!
If this vicious woman from Dongji continues to pester my sixth brother, she will definitely kidnap him!
"Lian'er, I will take this matter to heart. If you have any good ideas to drive Deng Youning away, you can also tell me. We are husband and wife, united in purpose, and can break iron with strength together!"
He held Deng Xuelian's hand tightly, and their hearts were connected.
It was rare for Deng Xuelian to hear Prince Yi say this.
Recalling the mission Yuan Gu gave her that day, she also told Yi Wang about the method of dealing with Li Tianzhuo and Deng Youning.
However, she did not tell the whole story. She did not dare to mention the part about killing Li Tianzhuo as well.
When King Yi heard this, he was thoughtful and did not believe it immediately.
This method is too cruel and directly costs lives.
He just wanted to drive Deng Youning back to Dongji, not to take her life!
After all, she was the most honorable princess in Dongji. If she really died in Nanxin, the entire Nanxin would face the wrath of the new emperor of Dongji, which might lead to a war.
The current situation in the imperial court is unstable and Nanxin cannot withstand such turmoil.
"Lian'er, I will carefully consider this matter. Just leave it to me."
"You've been tired all day, go back and rest."
He patted the back of Deng Xuelian's hand and sent her away.
He was somewhat skeptical about such a cruel method. Could it really be that his Lian'er came up with it herself?
If that was what she thought, then she was not the kind and simple Lian'er that she knew.
If it wasn't her own idea, who could have instigated her?
Also, when she had just broken her leg, she left home all night and did not return. Why was she sent back by Yuan Gu's people?
All of this is just too much of a coincidence!
The seeds of doubt have been planted in King Yi's heart.
He seemed to be obedient and protective of Deng Xuelian, but ever since he broke his leg, he no longer trusted anyone in his heart.
However, Li Tianzhuo, who risked his life to save him, is an exception!
Woman, no brother will ever be willing to risk his life for you!
Deng Xuelian returned to her room, but did not stay there obediently.
She found the secret guard that Yuan Gu had planted in Prince Yi's Mansion and asked him to help her deliver a letter to Yuan Gu.
But when Yuan Gu received the letter, it was already the next day.
In the evening, it rained lightly in Yuncheng.
The drizzling rain seems to be expressing the sorrow of parting.
Deng Youning has already planned to leave Nanxin. According to her, the servants who were hired to serve her no longer need to come.
However, Li Tianzhuo still chose to let them enter the mansion.
One reason was that I wanted Deng Youning to feel more comfortable in the few days before she left.
Secondly, I also wanted to see whether Yuan Gu would send some people in.
Just after the hour of Mao, Nanny Lin brought seven or eight marked girls into the palace.
They were received by Guan Jiaguishu and Ying Shi.
Nanny Lin has been a human trafficker all her life, and this is the first time she has come to the palace where ordinary people would never be able to come into contact with in their entire lives.
Looking at the furnishings and layout of the palace, she seemed to have finally opened her eyes.
In order not to be laughed at, I suppressed the excitement in my heart.
Min Nanqiu, disguised as Yao Bier, was also among them.
This was also her first time to come to Changle Palace.
It is indeed much more magnificent than the small mansion of their Yao family!
The other maids were so amazed that they couldn't take their eyes off them, but they dared not look around for fear of offending the powerful and being killed.
"Old Yu greets your housekeeper and Miss Yingshi."
Nanny Lin bowed to Uncle Gui and Yingshi in a flattering manner.
The same goes for the other maids.
Uncle Gui ignored her and asked about Ying's meaning, "Miss, I wonder what kind of girl the princess likes?"
Ying Shi straightened her back, raised her voice, and said elegantly:
"Although you have entered the Changle Palace, you are serving me, Princess Dongji. I will explain the Princess's character and rules to you in detail later. Now, I would like to invite Nanny Lin to introduce your respective strengths to me."
Upon hearing this, Nanny Lin also diligently talked about everyone's strengths.
When Li Tianzhuo sent people to hire these maids, he also agreed with the broker in advance that the person they were to serve was Princess Dongji.
Some can cook Dongji dishes; some can comb beautiful hairstyles; some are smart and can get things done.
Since she really has no special skills, she can only do the rough work of washing and cleaning as a maid.
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