Su Qingli takes the initiative to kiss Fu Xuechen
"Your Majesty, the Princess and the Prime Minister are in love. I saw her at the Princess's residence. She entered the same room with the Princess and stayed together until almost dark. I don't know what they did in that room."
Luoluo spoke with such certainty, but in fact she was not present during those hours. It was only after the eldest princess finished her business that she specially asked her personal maid Haitang to bring her over.
Therefore, Luoluo just saw the eldest princess and Fu Xuechen pretending to be affectionate and holding hands, reluctant to part, hugging each other and saying sweet words to each other for a while, and then Fu Xuechen left with a nostalgic look on his face.
"How shameless! A girl, not even married yet, invites her fiancé to her house to hang out. She doesn't even know how to avoid suspicion!"
When Queen Qi heard Luoluo's exaggerated words, she was so angry that her chest felt like it was being stabbed by a knife. She cursed the eldest princess for being shameless but still felt unsatisfied, so she knocked the cups on the table down.
The cups and plates were smashed to pieces, making a sharp and crisp sound, and the tea splashed everywhere.
Princess Changle sighed softly and came into the room, saying softly, "Mother, why are you so upset over such a trivial matter? My sister lost her mother at a young age and has been left alone. We should be happy for her that she has found someone she loves."
Luoluo was frightened and silent. When Queen Qi got angry, the palace maids couldn't handle it. Fortunately, Princess Changle, her caring little cotton-padded jacket, was by her side.
She carefully took the broom and dustpan, cleaned up the broken porcelain pieces, and kept the floor clean.
"If she hadn't intercepted him, your sixth uncle wouldn't be imprisoned by the Ministry of Personnel, where he wouldn't know when he would be released. You wouldn't have to endure this great humiliation, being outdone by an unloved princess."
Queen Qi was very unwilling to accept this. In what way was her daughter inferior to the eldest princess?
"Mother, I don't feel insulted. My sister is a kind person and has always been a peaceful person. You should just pity her." Princess Changle sat next to Queen Qi, shaking her arm like a spoiled child, and pleading for the eldest princess.
"If it were Su Qingli, it would be fine. She is the most noble lady in the capital and quite beautiful. The late emperor once praised her, saying that she was like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally without any embellishment."
Queen Qi looked unhappy and didn't take the neglected eldest princess seriously. Her daughter was beautiful and was raised in the palm of her hand by her and the emperor.
How could Fu Xuechen be so blind? After all, he was a man who had married the most noble lady in the capital, yet his vision was so poor.
"Mother, what you said is wrong. We are all girls. Why do you have to compare us like merchandise for people to pick and choose?"
Princess Changle was dissatisfied with Queen Qi for singling out the three of them for criticism. They were living people, not objects that could be compared.
Even less rare ones are compared and finally become a man's accessory.
"Changle, you are such a soft-hearted child, with so many reasons to follow. Your mother is really at a loss for what to do with you. You may feel pity for them, but they may not feel pity for you. We are born women, and we are bound to engage in cruel competition."
Queen Qi held Princess Changle's cheek with one hand and sighed. Her daughter was good in every way except that she was too considerate of others.
"Mother, it is precisely because we are all women and have had a hard time that your daughter cannot listen to your words."
Princess Changle's eyes were sharp, and her two fair hands tightly grasped Empress Qi's palms. "We don't have only one path to take. The world is vast, and a woman's future is limitless. There are thousands of viable paths. Marrying the Prime Minister is not my only way out. Sixth Uncle, I will try to persuade my father again."
In fact, Princess Changle also has the upper hand, but she has a backup plan. If her father is unwilling to intervene, she can go to her elder sister, the eldest princess, and ask for her help.
Given the current relationship between the eldest princess and Fu Xuechen, only her imperial sister can lend her a helping hand.
Although Queen Qi did not agree with Princess Changle's words, she felt that she and the emperor had protected their daughter too well. Her daughter had never experienced the dangers of the world and thought everything was too beautiful.
But Princess Changle was her daughter, and she had no intention of arguing with her.
Outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, Fu Xuechen got off the carriage that was escorting him back to the mansion. He thanked them, walked up the steps to the door, and knocked on the door.
"Sir Prime Minister, please release Jin Qian. He has a leg condition and cannot remain in prison for long. If you have any grudges against me, vent them on me and don't implicate anyone in the Qi Mansion."
As soon as the door opened, Su Qingli's voice of begging for mercy was heard behind him. Even though she was begging, Su Qingli's tone and behavior did not sound humble.
Su Qingli is like a lily swaying in the wind and rain, emitting a faint fragrance from time to time, which is unforgettable at first sight.
The sky was about to get dark and gloomy at this moment. It was raining. The two of them were each holding an oil-paper umbrella, but Su Qingli's shoes were soaked and half of her trouser legs were also wet.
She walked along the way from Qi Mansion, carrying her two children on her back.
Unable to enter the Ministry of Personnel, she was worried about Qi Jinqian's current situation and had no choice but to come to Fu Xuechen in person to ask for help.
Fu Xuechen's eyes were icy, coldly hitting Su Qingli's thin cheeks. He asked in a low, hoarse voice with a hint of anger, "Miss Su, you came to me just for him?"
Su Qingli nodded slightly, "Sir Prime Minister, you have great powers. Please show mercy and let Jin Qian go. The person you hate is me, not him!"
"I hate you to the core, but it's not impossible for me to let him go. Madam Qi Liu, are you ready to sacrifice yourself?"
Fu Xuechen's hatred was obvious, especially when he said the words "Madam Qi Liu". He deliberately emphasized the tone, and his eyes reflected a cluster of dense needles.
Su Qingli felt uncomfortable all over and was heartbroken. After a moment of silence, she threw away the oil-paper umbrella in her hand, mustered up the courage to step closer to Fu Xuechen, and kissed his cold lips.
Before she could take the next step, Fu Xuechen quickly and forcefully pushed her away. Su Qingli's black hair was soaked, and she staggered and fell to the ground in the rain, tears streaming down her face.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier. She couldn't tell which were tears and which were rain on her face. She looked extremely miserable at the moment.
"Get lost! I don't want to see you! Is Qi Jinqian that important to you? You'd rather degrade yourself and devote yourself to me just to save him!"
Fu Xuechen was heartbroken and pointed angrily at the pitch-black distance. He could not accept Su Qingli's behavior for a while. She could actually do this for Qi Jinqian.
"Doesn't the Prime Minister take pleasure in humiliating me?" Su Qingli sneered and looked up at him. As she laughed, she burst into tears. "What exactly does the Prime Minister want me to do to let Jin Qian go? Jin Qian is my husband. I can't just sit there and watch him suffer in prison!"
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