As soon as the man spoke, Xu Lingqing's heart sank. She immediately looked at him with teary eyes and timidly called out, "Your Highness."
Seeing this, Lingxi quickly said, "Your Highness, this concubine will take her leave now."
With her current status, she is no match for Xu Lingqing. Xu Lingqing is the principal wife, while she is just a concubine with no power or influence.
Xu Lingqing had been by Zhao Zhiyan's side for more than three years, and the two had long developed feelings for each other. Moreover, with her face injured today, she was unable to move him.
She came only to tell Zhao Zhiyan that she would repay him properly today.
She didn't expect Zhao Zhiyan to pamper her at all.
As soon as the person left, Xu Lingqing's tears fell: "Your Highness, did that girl say something again?"
Zhao Zhiyan glanced at Xu Lingqing and asked, "What do you think she'll say?"
“Your Highness, this girl is two-faced and has betrayed the Empress Dowager. You can’t believe a word she says.” Xu Lingqing walked gracefully toward Zhao Zhiyan. “I have been wronged by what happened today.”
Zhao Zhiyan raised an eyebrow.
“Su Jing has long admired the Prince and has always wanted to become his concubine. A few days ago, I reminded her that it is better to be a wife from a humble family than a concubine from a wealthy family, and I found her a good marriage, but unfortunately, she didn’t like it.”
"So, in order to get revenge on you, she teamed up with Lingxi to deliberately plot against you, and unfortunately, the little girl witnessed it. So, the two of them decided to go all the way and frame the little girl?" Zhao Zhiyan continued.
Xu Lingqing didn't detect the sarcasm in his voice; instead, she nodded in agreement: "That's true."
Zhao Zhiyan was so angry that he laughed instead.
Do they really think they're stupid?
"Your Highness." Xu Lingqing walked around the desk to his side, reached out and gently shook his sleeve: "It was my carelessness in handling things and I indulged Su Jing. Your Highness, if you want to punish me, I will accept it. I only ask that Your Highness not be angry anymore."
As he spoke, he glanced at the scripture on the table.
The handwriting was clearly written by a woman.
Xu Lingqing was secretly surprised, but then she guessed that it must be Song Yue's handwriting!
Zhao Zhiyan took a deep breath and stood up: "You should heal the injuries on your face first before we talk about anything else."
"Is Your Highness so angry with me?" Xu Lingqing blinked, and innocent tears flowed again. If her face hadn't been injured, she might have looked pitiful.
But now, with his swollen cheeks, he is truly an eyesore.
Zhao Zhiyan suddenly remembered what his colleagues had said about Xu Lingqing in the Imperial Garden: that she was petty and unworthy of being a principal wife.
Compared to the little girl's poise and confidence, he felt a little uneasy.
If they hadn't broken off the engagement out of spite, the little girl would have been the rightful Eighth Prince's wife, and Xu Lingqing would have been a concubine, with neither of them interfering with the other's life. How wonderful that would have been!
“Your Highness, Lingqing grew up in the countryside and has never seen the secrets of the palace. If someone had taught her, she wouldn’t have been deceived by Su Jing,” Xu Lingqing said confidently.
Zhao Zhiyan raised his eyes: "This little girl grew up in a separate courtyard and has not learned any manners for thirteen years, yet now her demeanor exudes nobility."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Lingqing shut her mouth and looked at the other party in disbelief: "Your Highness, has Your Highness regretted it?"
As soon as the question left her mouth, Xu Lingqing regretted it.
She shouldn't have been so aggressive.
Zhao Zhiyan frowned. How could he not regret it?
The reason for breaking off the engagement was to toughen up the girl's temper and make her give up, since who else would dare to marry her besides himself?
Little did anyone know, Yunke had been eyeing him covetously all along.
Had he known this would happen, he would have insisted on marrying her no matter what.
"We are already married, so there's no need to bring this up again." Zhao Zhiyan picked up the scriptures on the table, left with a message saying he had other matters to attend to, and departed.
He completely forgot about Xu Lingqing.
On the second day of their marriage, she was neglected. She looked at the man's back with great resentment, her fists clenched tightly.
"Your Highness, the Prince has already left the residence." The maid Huamei came to Xu Lingqing's side and served her carefully.
Hua Mei and Su Jing were both personal maids, but Su Jing was more eloquent and Xu Lingqing was used to using her.
Right now, the thrush has taken its place.
Xu Lingqing asked, "Look, is the prince angry with me?"
After hesitating for a moment, Huamei boldly said, "This servant thinks that His Highness has not yet come to terms with things. Once he resolves his inner conflict, he will naturally come to see His Highness. In the meantime, His Highness can heal the wound on his face. Tell me, what man does not like a beautiful woman?"
Xu Lingqing raised her head and touched her cheek. Then she thought about it and realized that he was still angry, so he couldn't listen to what she was saying.
No rush, she has plenty of time.
Once outside, Xu Lingqing suddenly remembered Lingxi, who was the Empress Dowager's person. It was definitely not acceptable for her to stay in the Eighth Prince's residence.
"Find a way to make sure Lingxi's face never gets better." She instructed with a gloomy face. If Lingxi hadn't suddenly betrayed her, she would have definitely made Song Yue lose face today!
The thrush understood and said, "Yes."
Before she knew it, the funeral of the Dowager was over. During the day, she had nothing to do, so she went back to the Princess's residence. As soon as she entered, she saw Princess Jiahua chatting with Jiang Ying. When they saw her, they both smiled at the same time.
"Why didn't you say goodbye before coming back?" Princess Jiahua stood up, propped herself up on the table, and went to greet her personally, looking her up and down: "You haven't lost any weight in the few days I've been away."
Jiang Ying sighed inwardly. This sister-in-law had suffered a lot in the first half of her life, but was showered with favor in the second half. Whenever Princess Jia Hua got something good, she would definitely think of sending it to Song Yue as soon as possible.
Fortunately, the princess treated her well and usually saved her a portion.
"Mother, sister-in-law," Song Yue greeted them.
"A-Yue." Jiang Ying smiled, "Some wild game was sent over from the estate today, so I'll have someone stew it and make some dishes that my sister likes."
Princess Jia Hua nodded.
Having given the two some time alone, Princess Jiahua's smile suddenly faded, and she asked about the events that had occurred in the palace a few days ago.
She almost went to the Eighth Prince's mansion to confront him, but Jiang Ying pulled her back: "Mother, it's not too late to make plans after my sister returns."
That's how they managed to subdue the person.
Song Yue said, "Mother, don't worry. I'm not the type to suffer a loss. If I really can't solve it, I will ask you for help."
After talking for a long time, Song Yue finally managed to make Princess Jia Hua smile from ear to ear.
In the afternoon, Yun Ke came to pick her up in person. Princess Jia Hua said with a sullen face, "A Yue has finally come back for a visit. What's wrong with her staying for a couple of days?"
Yunke touched the tip of his nose, shamelessly letting Princess Jiahua scold him.
After the young couple finished their meal, Song Yue said, "The two families are only half an hour apart. Daughter can come back often during the day if she has nothing to do."
Only after receiving Song Yue's assurance did Princess Jia Hua release the person.
Watching the two figures walk away, Jiang Ying said, "Mother, my sister is doing well. She has a rosy complexion. Prince Guangjia is also a kind person."
Princess Jia Hua laughed: "He has always been a soft-hearted child. If I marry him, I won't be afraid that A Yue will be bullied."
The tone shifted abruptly, and Princess Jiahua's smile vanished without a trace: "A peasant girl who was elevated to the position of princess dares to scheme against my son time and time again, she deserves to die!"
She had tolerated it for several days, and now that her heart was at ease, she didn't want to let Xu Lingqing off so easily.
Jiang Ying's eyelids twitched.
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