Chapter 530 The King of Chu Blocks the Way
King Qi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Please speak, Madam."
"Push the time when the Liu family girl enters the mansion to after the Princess Consort gives birth," Qiao Qinghe explained her intention.
"This..." King Qi hesitated, "I have already postponed this matter for two months. If it is postponed any further, I am afraid it will be difficult to explain to my mother and the Liu family."
Qiao Qinghe said coldly, "That's a matter for Prince Qi."
King Qi frowned, a hint of displeasure rising in his heart.
"Does the King of Qi know why I made this request?"
The King of Qi remained silent.
Qiao Qinghe didn't really want to offend anyone, so she mercifully explained, "It's true that the Princess Consort is pregnant and unable to serve the Prince. It's not wrong to bring a new lady into the manor to serve the Prince at this time."
"But Your Highness, haven't you considered that having someone enter at this time might affect the Princess's mood, and consequently, the child?"
"To put it more darkly, Your Highness, aren't you worried that the new people entering the manor might harm the child in the Princess's womb?"
"This is the prince's first child!"
"The Crown Prince already has two sons, but the Prince is still without one. If something happens to this child, how long will it be before he has the next one?"
"Of course, if Your Highness doesn't care about the child in the Princess's belly at all, then just pretend I didn't say anything."
After saying that, Qiao Qinghe nodded slightly, turned around and walked out without stopping for a moment.
"Madam, do you think the Prince of Qi will agree to your request?"
After stepping out of the courtyard, A-Shuang couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
Qiao Qinghe said calmly, "I don't know."
She knew her request was a bit unreasonable, and that Prince Qi might not agree. But as long as Prince Qi still wanted to use her connections and influence, he would definitely give Min Yuexi a satisfactory explanation.
As they spoke, the group arrived at the hanging flower gate.
The maid who had led the way curtsied and returned to the inner courtyard.
Just as Qiao Qinghe stepped through the hanging flower gate, an unexpected yet reasonable person blocked her way again.
"Is Your Highness waiting for me?" Qiao Qinghe suppressed her impatience and asked expressionlessly.
Why are they all blocking her way? Don't they know she's in a hurry to get home?
As if oblivious to the anxiety in Qiao Qinghe's eyes, the King of Chu deliberately asked slowly, "Old Madam, you're leaving without even eating the banquet that Seventh Sister has so carefully prepared. Are you avoiding me? Or has something truly urgent happened at home?"
Qiao Qinghe used to think that the King of Chu was a good person, at least he was very kind to his younger sister, Li Sanqi. When they went to Daxi together to escort the bride, they got along quite well.
She didn't know when it started, but the King of Chu grew to despise her, and all she could do when she looked at him was feel speechless, helpless, and speechless.
"Whatever the King of Chu deems acceptable, then so be it. I have other matters to attend to, so I will not continue my conversation with the King of Chu."
After speaking, he bowed and then tried to walk around the King of Chu.
But the King of Chu reached out and blocked Qiao Qinghe's path, saying sarcastically, "Is Lady Qinghe feeling guilty? Or has she done too many bad things and is rushing back to put out the fire?"
Qiao Qinghe frowned impatiently, her tone becoming rude: "When did Your Highness Prince Chu learn the veiled language of women in the inner quarters?"
"What is it, Your Majesty? Please speak frankly."
The King of Chu frowned and said coldly, "What happened before was our... I, Seventh Sister, and Lady Qinghe, you have wronged Pan'er."
"So, no matter what Pan'er did to offend you in Da'er, let bygones be bygones."
"I don't want the old lady to target Pan'er again because of the past. I also don't want what happened at the Jiang family to happen again."
"If the old lady dares to do anything to Pan'er again, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Hearing this, Qiao Qinghe almost laughed out of anger.
"Min Pan'er told you that the Jiang family affair was a conspiracy we conspired to murder her?"
"Hahaha... This is the funniest thing I've ever heard in the world."
"Instead of warning me here, King Chu would be better off going back and telling Min Pan'er not to have any more bad intentions that could lead her to my hands. Otherwise..."
The King of Chu flew into a rage, "Are you threatening me?"
Qiao Qinghe scoffed, "If the King of Chu thinks so, then so be it."
"You really are as arrogant, conceited, and lawless as Pan'er said!"
"Just as Min Pan'er thought, the King of Chu is simple-minded, easy to coax and manipulate!"
"you……"
"What about me?"
"you……"
The two were at loggerheads.
Qiao Qinghe is used to arguing with people, this is nothing at all. She didn't even change her expression once from beginning to end.
King Chu was so angry that his face turned red. If it weren't for the consideration of the status and dignity of both parties, he would have been unable to resist taking action.
Seeing that the King of Chu was speechless for a long time, Qiao Qinghe decided not to argue with him anymore and kindly reminded him, "The King of Chu has not yet married a principal wife, so he must keep Min Pan'er well hidden. Otherwise, I'm afraid no good girl will be willing to marry the prince."
The King of Chu stared wide-eyed at Qiao Qinghe with a fierce glare. Was she threatening him?
Qiao Qinghe didn't care what he thought, she lifted her foot and walked around him, heading out.
This time, the King of Chu didn't stop her. This old woman was completely unyielding. You warn her once, and she'll retort with ten. You threaten her, and she'll throw an even bigger threat in your face.
However, while the King of Chu let Qiao Qinghe leave, Qiao Qinghe had no intention of letting the King of Chu go.
After taking a few steps, Qiao Qinghe turned back and said hurtfully, "Of course, if the King of Chu is planning to marry Min Pan'er as his Queen Consort, then just pretend I didn't say anything."
Having said that, he walked away quickly without giving the King of Chu a chance to speak.
The King of Chu was left standing there, gritting his teeth and clenching his fists.
He felt sorry for Min Pan'er and felt guilty towards her from the bottom of his heart, but he never thought of marrying her!
Putting aside the fact that Min Pan'er's status was unworthy of him, just consider what Min Pan'er had experienced in Xixi...
He could give her a title and a place to stay, but he would never have any physical intimacy with her!
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Upon exiting the princess's residence, the Qiao family's carriage was already waiting at the gate.
Qiao Qinghe boarded the carriage, which headed straight for the southern city.
Half an hour later, Qiao Qinghe finally returned to the Qiao residence. As soon as she entered, He Shi, who was waiting by the side, hurriedly came to greet her.
As Qiao Qinghe walked inside, she asked Madam He, "Did Weijia ask you to wait for me here?"
Madam He nodded. "The First Madam asked me to tell you not to make a fuss about your return. She said there are some things she wants to discuss with you first, and then she will have the Lady of Enping come to see you."
Upon hearing this, Qiao Qinghe had a bad feeling.
"I understand, let's do as Weijia says."
Therefore, Madam He instructed the others not to spread the news of Qiao Qinghe's return. She then quickly went to find Wei Jia.
Qiao Qinghe also quietly took A Shuang back to the main courtyard.
When the people in the main courtyard saw Qiao Qinghe return, they were all startled.
"The old lady is back, but why didn't anyone come in to deliver a message?" Asi muttered in surprise before saying, "Old lady, the wife of the Earl of Enping has been here for quite some time and has been saying she wants to see you. The eldest madam spent more than half an hour talking with her earlier."
"Later, it took a lot of persuasion from the First Madam to finally get her to rest in her courtyard."
"Should I go and fetch them now?"
Qiao Qinghe waved her hand, "No need. Let me see Weijia first."
"yes."
Qiao Qinghe returned to her room and, with the help of A Shuang and A Si, quickly washed up and changed into some comfortable clothes.
When I came out again, Wei Jia had also arrived.
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