Chapter 279 Xiao Ji's Woman, She Wants Her
After the maid finished her report, she did not dare to say much and stood aside with a respectful attitude.
The eldest princess turned the teacup in her hand, her slightly drooped eyelids hiding the emotions in her eyes, and she did not speak for a long time.
The entire Yangxin Palace seemed to sense that the eldest princess was in a bad mood, and the place suddenly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
After a long while, the eldest princess said, "Xie Yao's hand... is stretched too far."
Although Xie Yao did please her today, for her, Xie Yao's influence on Xiao Ji was too great.
In the past, it was fine for Xiao Ji and Xie Yao to live a simple life behind closed doors, but now Xiao Ji has the responsibility of regulating the country, and the burden is heavy. He must not let his children's love affairs take up too much of his time.
As a person in power, you should be cold-hearted and put national affairs first.
Although this incident is not a national event, the important thing is that Xie Yao’s influence on the prince is... great.
Xie Yao also knew about Pei Chen's trip to the northern border a few days ago. It can be seen that the prince would mention these state affairs to Xie Yao and even consult Xie Yao's opinions...
This is a bit over the line.
The reason why she followed Xiao Ji's opinion today and did not stand on the side of the Third Prince was, firstly, that she agreed with Xiao Ji's attitude, and secondly, that she was not sure about the weight of Xie Yao.
The princess's mind raced, and she finally said, "Tell the Crown Princess that I have found out about these things."
It's not a showdown, it's a warning.
She didn't want to see such a thing again. She believed that Xie Yao was a smart person and should be able to understand what she meant.
Prince's Mansion.
As soon as Xie Yao returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion, she received the news, "Crown Princess, the eldest princess personally inquired about your whereabouts today..."
Xie Yao understood, lowered her eyes, and said with no expression on her face, "I know."
The last time the princess learned that Pei Chen had left Beijing, she didn't say anything to His Highness, but attacked her directly.
This was just a "warning" and Xie Yao didn't take it too seriously.
It’s just that... the eldest princess’s behavior is quite different from what she had known before.
Regarding the poisoning of the late queen, although Xie Yao was also testing the eldest princess's attitude, she was more inclined to the emperor in her heart.
But now she is a little uncertain...
It seems that further exploration is needed.
But everything went well today, and Xiao An's marriage to his concubine was successfully delayed, which made Xie Yao feel pretty good.
However, Xiao An was in a very bad mood.
The Third Prince’s Mansion.
Bang!
As soon as Xiao An returned to the Third Prince's Mansion, he started smashing things in anger. No matter how good his temper he pretended to be, it was always an act. Once something happened, he could no longer pretend.
Not to mention that since he lost his life, his temperament has changed drastically, he has become moody and extremely sensitive.
"Bitch, bitch!"
The third prince was smashing things and cursing.
No one inside or outside the Third Prince's Palace dared to approach him until Master Xuan was invited.
"Your Highness!" Master Xuan said in a gentle voice, with a caring attitude, "Your Highness, calm down."
The Third Prince took a deep breath, and when his cold and bloodthirsty eyes fell on Master Xuan, they quickly subsided. He took a deep breath and said, "Master is here."
"Grandmaster, you know it, right?" The Third Prince casually threw away the things in his hand and walked to the Grand Master's chair and sat down. "Xiao Ji and Xie Yao, do not allow me to marry a concubine!"
Xiao Ji couldn't wait to cut off his arm!
Master Xuan immediately said, "Congratulations, Your Highness. This is a good thing."
The Third Prince's eyes suddenly became sharp, filled with suspicion and coldness, "Good news?"
He thought of Master Xuan's previous attempt to cancel the engagement, and naturally suspected that Master Xuan was happy that his wedding date with Xuan Yue would also be postponed.
Master Xuan remained calm and said with admiration, "Your Majesty is in a coma, and Your Highness took the initiative to postpone the engagement to pray for His Majesty. His filial piety is so touching!"
Xiao An understood what Master Xuan meant, and took the initiative to publicize the matter, stirring up public opinion and turning his rejection into a request.
Let the court officials and the people praise him.
The Third Prince's expression eased a little, and he was quite satisfied with what Grand Tutor Xuan said, "But the Wang family and the Minister of War..."
But it needs a good whipping.
He had only been injured for a few days, but the two families had already started to have second thoughts. The Wang family even wanted to replace the legitimate daughter with a concubine's daughter.
As for the Xu family, the Minister of War, although the person in charge has not been replaced, the young lady of the Xu family has been ill for several days...
He could see clearly what these people were thinking.
Didn't they just despise him and now want to find another wise leader? These people's attitude towards him was not like this at the beginning!
Xiao An would not be willing to accept this unless he taught these two families a lesson and let them know that he would always be their real master.
That's why he thought that even if the emperor was seriously ill, he would still marry a concubine.
But he also did not forget that his father, who had placed high hopes on him, did not even show up when he was dying.
But went to the Prince's Mansion...
Those who despise him and look down on him...will all pay the price!
The Third Prince's expression kept changing, but the viciousness and murderous intent in his eyes did not abate in the slightest.
When he gets power, it will be time for these people to pay the price for their stupidity today!
Master Xuan saw it clearly and said calmly, "Don't be impatient, Your Highness."
"Although the wedding date has been postponed, the marriage was personally ordered by His Majesty and cannot be changed by anyone. Postponing it for a while will do more good than harm to His Highness."
If nothing had happened to the Third Prince, marrying a concubine earlier might have allowed him to have children, thus increasing his chances of winning the throne.
But now...
There is really no need for that.
However, Master Xuan only dared to think about this in his heart and did not dare to express it out loud at all.
If someone else said this, the Third Prince would just sneer, but the person who said this was Master Xuan...
The Third Prince pursed his lips slightly, then nodded and said, "Just as the Grand Tutor says."
There is no other way.
Who made Xiao Ji and Princess Yongle reject him mercilessly?
After a pause, the Third Prince looked at Grand Tutor Xuan again, "By the way, Grand Tutor, please tell Yue Er about this for me."
Master Xuan's expression was slightly stiff, but he didn't dare show it. He could only lower his head obediently and wait for the Third Prince to speak.
After hearing Xiao An's request, Master Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and agreed. He then discussed with the Third Prince how to proceed with the matter. Only after all the details were finalized did Master Xuan leave the Third Prince's Mansion.
As soon as they left the Third Prince's Mansion, the corners of Master Xuan's lips raised high.
Postponing the wedding date...
Done!
…
In the prison.
Xiao Ning soon received the news from the jailer that the Third Prince's wedding date was postponed, and... the court was still discussing the letter from the Northern Frontier, and there was no conclusion yet.
After listening to this, Xiao Ning sneered, "Xiao Ji usually has a hypocritical attitude. When his interests are really damaged, I'm afraid that no matter how many people die, it has nothing to do with him!"
"Xiao Ji is probably afraid." Xiao Ning said confidently, "He's afraid that I will take away everything from him!"
She had planned it out long ago.
She wants everything of Xiao Ji, including women!
The jailer stood aside with his head down. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is inclined to make a deal, but there are a few stubborn old ministers in the court who are very opposed to it..."
"Humph." Xiao Ning sneered again, "It's because Xiao Ji is not firm that he cooperates with those people to play a double act. His methods... I understand them very well."
She didn't believe that Xiao Ji had no way out. The most fundamental reason for everything was: Xiao Ji did it on purpose.
Jailer: ...Your Highness the Princess really trusts the Crown Prince.
But he didn't dare say that.
"Hypocrite." Xiao Ning continued to "debase" Xiao Ji. After a while, he said, "Xiao An took the initiative to postpone the wedding. Is he so kind?"
If it was Xiao Ji's "hypocrisy" that made her irritated, then Xiao An's "duplicity" made her sick.
Xiao An...is considered an upgraded version of Xiao Hong.
Xiao Hong was too lazy to even put on a disguise, but Xiao An did pretend, but not much.
Recently, I have become more and more defensive.
"The Third Prince came to the palace today and first mentioned this matter to the Crown Prince in private but was rejected. He then mentioned it again in front of the Princess and was rejected again."
"Hahaha..." Xiao Ning laughed loudly and unrestrainedly, "I'm afraid he's going to be mad to death! He deserves it!"
Xiao Ning laughed for a while before she calmed down a bit, "It's really lively outside..." She looked up and looked around the cell. Although the cell environment and her food, clothing and shelter were all well-renovated, but...
"Spread the letter from Northern Frontier throughout the capital, and tell the people that Xiao Ji is prepared to watch the people of the two cities in Northern Frontier die for his own selfish reasons."
Xiao Ji still wants to pretend?
Then she would tear off his face and let everyone see his true "hypocritical" face!
Moreover, the public opinion will definitely put pressure on Xiao Ji and the civil and military officials in the court.
This prison without freedom... She couldn't wait to leave.
…
Prince's Mansion.
Even though Xie Yao knew that she was warned by the princess, she didn't take it too seriously.
She plans to cook and prepare dinner for today herself.
But just as Xie Yao was getting ready, the steward of the Crown Prince's Mansion came in and reported, "Crown Princess, Miss Xuan wants to see you."
Miss Xuan?
Xie Yao frowned, Xuan Yue?
She thought for a moment and said, "Please come in."
Xie Yao put down the things she had prepared and met Xuan Yue in the flower hall.
Xuan Yue was extremely polite, "This subject pays respects to the Crown Princess."
She didn’t know if it was Xie Yao’s illusion, but she saw friendliness, respect, and even...admiration in Xuan Yue’s eyes?
Of course, Xuan Yue was not a person who was good at showing his facial expressions, and these emotions only flashed by for a moment, which made Xie Yao feel confused.
"Miss Xuan, you're welcome." Xie Yao nodded slightly and said, "Miss Xuan, please take a seat."
Xuan Yue sat down obediently, looked around, and made sure that there was no one in the room who could not be trusted, then said: "The Crown Princess is kind, Xuan Yue admires her."
Xie Yao: ...Very good, it seems that the look just now was not an illusion.
After a brief thought, she understood what Xuan Yue admired. She shook her head gently, "Miss Xuan, you are too kind. In fact, I also have my own selfish motives in doing this, and... it is only a temporary solution, not a fundamental solution."
The wedding date has been postponed, but the engagement is still there, and you still have to get married. The only difference is whether to get married now or later.
unless……
Xuan Yue shook her head and said, "Whether the Crown Princess did this out of selfish motives or not, it is an indisputable fact that the Crown Princess helped us."
Xuan Yue stood up, bowed solemnly, and said, "Xuan Yue thanks the Crown Princess."
Xuan Yue's seriousness made Xie Yao feel a little embarrassed, but her eyes soon fell on Xuan Yue with some meaningful meaning.
Xuan Yue... kind of interesting.
Xie Yao did not hide the curiosity and admiration in her eyes at all; her gaze was straightforward and unconcealed. Xuan Yue, who was originally serious, felt a little nervous when she was looked at by Xie Yao with such eyes.
Even... my face felt a little hot.
Tai, why does the Crown Princess look at her like this?
"Miss Xuan, don't you hate the second lady of the Wang family and Miss Xu?" Xie Yao suddenly asked.
ah?
Xuan Yue looked up in confusion. Although she didn't know why the Crown Princess suddenly asked such a question, she felt that her answer was very important.
Xuan Yue pondered for a moment, and then decided to follow her heart, "I dare not hide it from the Crown Princess. In fact, at the beginning... I did dislike them a little."
Xuan Yue's cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke of this, and she felt a little ashamed. "The Third Prince and I have been childhood sweethearts, and he has been treating me very well since we were young."
"He once promised me that he would only have me in his life. But His Majesty granted me marriages and I had to marry those two ladies as concubines. I did blame them in my heart, even though I knew that marriage was not their decision."
"But later...when the Third Prince's incident happened, I realized that everything he said to me before was just to trick me."
Xuan Yue laughed at herself, "I only feel sympathy for Miss Wang and Miss Xu."
She read a lot of books, and there were many truths in them, so after Xiao An's accident, she quickly understood everything.
From the beginning to the end, she was just Xiao An's tool. Xiao An coaxed her and married her...all to get his father's support.
Without his father's careful teaching over the years, how could Xiao An have grown to where he is today?
"I am really happy for Miss Wang and Miss Xu that the wedding date can be postponed." This time, Xuan Yue's eyes were full of calmness.
After listening to Xuan Yue's words, Xie Yao looked at her with even more appreciation!
No one is perfect, and naturally they all have all kinds of dark thoughts in their hearts. Xie Yao herself is no exception.
But Xuan Yue had never hurt anyone, and even at this moment he was genuinely happy for the two young ladies.
This is very rare.
Even Xuan Yue could have kept the dark side of her heart from her, or kept it half to herself, but she didn't. She spoke frankly.
There is shame, self-reflection, and change... A gentleman is someone like Xuan Yue.
Xuan Yue...can develop.
"Crown Princess..." Xie Yao's eyes made Xuan Yue a little nervous.
Xie Yao smiled and was not in a hurry. After all, Grand Tutor Xuan and the Third Prince were deeply connected. She said, "Miss Xuan is very frank. I admire her."
Xuan Yue's face turned even redder.
She thought that if her father heard what she said, he would definitely say that she was too honest and said anything.
But the Crown Princess...praised her for being honest.
No wonder, no wonder the Crown Prince loves the Crown Princess so much that he leaves his backyard empty for her and has no other women around him.
A good person like the Crown Princess...is worthy of it!
If she wasn't going to marry Xiao An, she really wanted to be friends with the Crown Princess.
"Crown Princess." Xuan Yue bit her lip and whispered, "It was the Third Prince's idea that I came to visit you today."
Xuan Yue glanced at Xie Yao with a somewhat apprehensive expression, as if afraid that Xie Yao would be angry. He whispered, "The Third Prince wants me to build a good relationship with the Crown Princess, and even the Little Crown Prince and Princess...especially the Little Crown Prince."
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