Chapter 724 A Flawed Explanation
Ah Shuang sneered, "So, the one who ordered the killing of Wenxiu and Zhuxi was the prince consort?"
“Exactly!” Xiuwen seemed oblivious to the sarcasm in A Shuang’s words, and said seriously, “When the princess learned that Miss Wenxiu was in trouble, she had a huge fight with the prince consort. Afterwards, she fell seriously ill…”
Impatient with her rambling, A Shuang interrupted, "You say Wen Xiu was killed on the orders of the Prince Consort, then let me ask you, why did the Prince Consort want to kill Wen Xiu?"
"Wasn't Wenxiu the princess's savior? Shouldn't the princess protect her? Just stand by and watch her be killed by the prince consort?"
Xiuwen was not in a hurry and explained clearly: "The reason why the prince consort wanted to kill Miss Wenxiu was because Miss Wenxiu advised the princess that she should not follow the prince consort's words in everything, and she should not tolerate the Fu family members using the princess's name to bully others and cause trouble."
"They even said that the prince consort was no good man and advised the princess to turn back before it's too late."
"When the prince consort learned of this, he harbored a grudge."
"The princess was deeply in love with the prince consort and naturally wouldn't listen to Miss Wenxiu's advice. Instead, she listened to the prince consort's pillow talk and distanced herself from Miss Wenxiu."
"This gave the prince consort the opportunity to make a move on Miss Wenxiu."
"By the time the princess learned that Wenxiu had been murdered by her husband, it was too late to make amends."
After hearing this flawed explanation, A Shuang wanted to point out some basic errors and make a few sarcastic remarks.
Before he could even speak, he was interrupted by his own matriarch.
"Alright, there's no point in saying more."
Qiao Qinghe waved her hand and asked calmly, "Tell me the purpose of your visit today?"
Seeing this, Xiuwen also composed himself and said seriously, "Yesterday, Miss A Shuang came to the Princess's residence to deliver an invitation, but she was harassed by the gatekeeper."
"After the princess learned of this, she sent us here today to explain to the old lady and apologize to Miss A Shuang."
As he spoke, Xiuwen stood up and bowed to Ashuang.
"If possible, the princess would like us to take the old lady's invitation back with us as well."
Ah Shuang curled her lip and sneered, "Didn't they say the princess's residence was controlled by the prince consort? How do you know that I was humiliated by the gatekeeper of the princess's residence yesterday?"
"Wasn't it said that the princess was imprisoned by the prince consort? How were you able to leave the manor? And how did you manage to bring out such a large box?"
It's riddled with flaws!
The skin on Xiuwen's face was ripped off, and she blushed instantly, feeling extremely embarrassed.
What could they say?
Is it true that the princess deliberately watched Ah Shuang being humiliated? Or is it that the prince consort controlled the princess's residence and that imprisoning the princess was all a ruse?
"Shut up!"
Just as the group was wondering how to answer, Qiao Qinghe came to their rescue.
Qiao Qinghe glanced at A Shuang disapprovingly, "Don't say another word!"
Ah Shuang glared at Xiu Wen and the others defiantly before reluctantly agreeing, "Yes, sir."
Qiao Qinghe ignored her and looked at Xiuwen, saying, "It's rare for you to come all this way in person, so please take the invitation back with you."
As he spoke, he gestured for Ah Shuang to go and get the invitation.
Ashuang accepted the order and brought the invitation, but when she handed it to Xiuwen, she couldn't help but say sarcastically, "The Marquis of Enping, the Lady of Yongning, and the Lady Zheng all received the invitations in person!"
Your princess's residence is special!
Xiuwen chuckled twice, but didn't reply. Instead, she curtsied to Qiao Qinghe and thanked her, "Thank you, Madam!"
Qiao Qinghe waved her hand and asked again, "Is there anything else?"
The implication was that if there was nothing else, you could leave.
Upon hearing this, Xiuwen quickly said, "I have another request! I implore the old lady to help my princess!"
As she spoke, Xiuwen knelt down again.
"The princess has now come to her senses and has seen through the true colors of the prince consort and the Fu family."
"Alas, circumstances are beyond one's control. The princess is currently in a difficult situation. However, she is too proud to come to the palace to seek help from the Emperor and the Empress."
"Therefore, the princess sent me to ask the old lady for help."
Qiao Qinghe gave a barely perceptible smile. "How does the princess want me to help her?"
Xiuwen's eyes lit up, and she looked intently at Qiao Qinghe, "I only ask that the old lady make a trip to the princess's residence in the next few days!"
"That simple?" Qiao Qinghe raised an eyebrow.
Xiuwen smiled awkwardly before continuing, "The old lady and the princess are very close. Seeing the princess's current situation, she will surely stand up for the princess and reprimand the prince consort."
Qiao Qinghe scoffed inwardly. Did Li Sanqi want her to play the role of the savior who rescued her from the living water?
Is this also a way of showing the world that their relationship remains close?
They could also use the prince consort and the Fu family to quell her anger!
At the same time, Li Sanqi can also openly and legitimately get rid of the prince consort's family!
That's truly killing three birds with one stone, what a brilliant plan!
Seeing that Qiao Qinghe did not speak, Xiuwen hesitated for a moment and then said, "If possible, please ask the old lady to go to the princess's residence before the date of the banquet invitation."
Upon hearing this, A-Shuang became furious again. "What do you take the old lady for? Do you think she's someone you can just summon and dismiss at will? How dare you order her around?"
"Miss A-Shuang, you've misunderstood! This isn't an order, it's a request!"
Xiuwen quickly explained, "I sincerely beg the old lady to go to the princess's residence before the banquet."
"Why is that?" Qiao Qinghe asked calmly.
Xiuwen, fearing further provocation from Ashuang, dared not delay and quickly said, "It's easy for us servants to leave the manor, but it's difficult for the princess to do so."
"If the old lady were to personally visit, the prince consort would not be able to obstruct her."
Qiao Qinghe resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said calmly, "Surname, go back and tell the princess that I will go there tomorrow."
"Thank you, Madam!" Xiuwen quickly expressed her gratitude.
Ah Xiu and Ah Wen also expressed their gratitude: "Thank you, Madam!"
It was clear that the three of them were genuinely happy.
Just as Qiao Qinghe finished speaking and was about to serve tea to the guests, a maid suddenly ran in from outside the door.
"Madam, someone from the Princess's residence has come. They say the Fu family has come to pressure the Princess and beg you to go and help her out."
Qiao Qinghe looked at Xiuwen and the other two, who all looked shocked.
Immediately, the three of them spoke anxiously, "We implore the old lady to set off immediately for the princess's residence to help our princess!"
"Please, Madam, depart immediately!"
"Please, Madam, depart immediately!"
Ah Shuang glared angrily, and Qiao Qinghe shook her head at her.
"Then you should go back first. I'll change my clothes and come right away."
Upon hearing this, Xiuwen and the other two thanked him happily, got up, and took their leave.
After everyone left, Ah Shuang put away her angry expression and helped Qiao Qinghe to change her clothes.
"Madam, are you really going to the Princess's residence?"
Ah Shuang said with a complicated expression, "I always feel that princesses these days are so scheming!"
Just a moment ago they were discussing when to visit the princess's residence, but the next moment something happened there, forcing the old lady to go there today.
What a coincidence!
And Xiuwen's words were incoherent and full of errors. Did he really think everyone was a fool who couldn't see the scheming behind it?
Qiao Qinghe sighed, "Never mind, no matter what Princess Huaiyang's schemes are, it's true that she wants to use the consort's family to quell our anger."
"And it is true that I also want to use the title of Imperial Son-in-Law to commemorate the deceased Wenxiu and Zhuxi."
"So why not let everyone put on a show together and achieve their own goals?"
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