In the Pepper Room Palace, the concubines in the harem were paying their respects to Queen Wang.
"Empress, the child in Concubine Guo's womb is in conflict with the Emperor. Such a child should be executed. Why was he taken to the Crown Prince's residence?"
Concubine Liang was dissatisfied. She was the second daughter of Wen Yan, the Minister of Rites, and was of noble birth. She knew that she was not favored by Xiao Hanyi, so she tried to curry favor with the Queen in order to be promoted to a noble concubine one day.
But the appearance of Guo Xiner completely shattered her hopes. She hated that a daughter of a poor family actually blocked her path to becoming a royal concubine. According to the Southern Liang concubine system, there could only be two royal concubines.
Concubine Heng also echoed, "I wonder what the Empress is thinking? She actually disregards the Emperor's health and lets those who harm him go unpunished."
She changed her expression, a look of ridicule on her face. "Could it be that the Empress saw that the Emperor valued Concubine Guo and her unborn child, so she used this method to curry favor with Concubine Guo? You'd better be careful, don't try to steal the chicken but end up losing the rice. What if Concubine Guo gives birth to a prince-----"
"By then, if the Emperor dotes on his youngest son and his love for him is truly deep in his bones, will your eldest prince still be able to rebel?"
She was implicated by Nanny Liu, who was beside the emperor, and was placed under house arrest. During the period of house arrest, Queen Wang actually instigated her second prince to marry a concubine's daughter. She was so angry that she wanted to tear Queen Wang's mouth apart immediately.
Queen Wang's face turned grim. "Shut up! The eldest prince brought Concubine Guo into the palace to recuperate to relieve the worries of the emperor and his father. I naturally hope that the emperor will live forever. Concubine Heng, are you still being so outspoken?"
She was also puzzled and wanted to find out clearly, but Xiao Conghui took the initiative to bring Guo Xiner to his house without discussing it with her.
What a great opportunity! I could get rid of Guo Xiner once and for all. If I miss it, I don’t know when I’ll have another chance.
Queen Wang rubbed her forehead and felt a headache!
At this time, Chunlan came over and whispered in her ear, "My Queen, the eldest prince is here."
"There is nothing to do today, so please go back first, sisters," Queen Wang's voice became gentle again.
After saying that, he stood up and went to the inner hall.
Concubine Heng looked at Queen Wang's back, her eyes tinged with sternness as she muttered to herself, "You're useless for failing at the crucial moment."
Queen Wang's image in her heart was even lower, so she decided to do it herself and never let Concubine Guo give birth to the child. Well, if Concubine Guo got into trouble in the eldest prince's mansion, the emperor would blame the eldest prince, killing two birds with one stone.
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"Your son pays homage to the Queen Mother," Xiao Conghui saluted.
Queen Wang ordered Chunlan to serve tea. After Xiao Conghui sat down and took two sips of tea, she asked, "Is Concubine Guo all right in your residence?"
Xiao Conghui nodded. The people he sent to Concubine Guo were all carefully selected, and he also sent half of his secret guards to protect Concubine Guo, which was absolutely foolproof.
"What if something happens to her in your house..." Queen Wang worried.
"Don't worry, mother, there won't be any accidents," Xiao Conghui interrupted Queen Wang.
"Alas, once a woman is pregnant and giving birth, there are dangers everywhere. There is no such thing as a foolproof plan," Queen Wang shook her head, thinking that Xiao Conghui had acted on impulse this time.
He thought this would please Xiao Hanyi, but it would be more practical to take this opportunity to kill Concubine Guo.
With Xiao Hanyi's appreciation, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future.
Xiao Conghui said seriously, "Mother, please take care of my son's marriage. You must not let the second prince marry Liu Qian."
He wanted to know, if no one intervened, who was his legitimate wife? Who instigated him to rebel?
He wanted to send this person away far away.
Queen Wang finally couldn't hold it in any longer, "Why do you insist on protecting Concubine Guo?"
Xiao Conghui knew that Queen Wang would ask this question. He was afraid that everyone was wondering, isn't he just bored?
In the past, he also had fantasies about the position of crown prince, but now, he truly felt that the position of crown prince was so close to him. He had an ace in his hand that no one else knew about.
He didn't know how to explain to Queen Wang, so he could only speak vaguely, "Mother, this child will help me ascend to the throne of crown prince, so please don't ask too much. Yesterday I went to Xiangguo Temple, and the abbot said that this child is my benefactor and must be protected."
What kind of reason is this!
Queen Wang was depressed, but after hearing the last sentence, she stopped asking questions and believed the abbot.
At this time, Chunlan came in and reported, "Your Majesty, someone from Xiangguo Temple just came to report that the abbot passed away."
These words pierced her heart like a needle, it hurt so much, time seemed to have stopped, the abbot of Xiangguo Temple passed away...
Xiao Conghui's heart skipped a beat. Dead? He was fine yesterday. Suddenly, he remembered the host's last words and murmured, "Life is death, death is life, don't worry."
"Empress, what's wrong with you?" Chunlan called.
When Queen Wang woke up with a start, she found that the teacup in her hand had spilled and the tea had flowed down the table to the ground.
"It's okay, just clean up."
Queen Wang asked Xiao Conghui, "What were you reading just now?"
She seemed to hear, "Life is death, death is life, don't think about it."
Xiao Conghui read it again, and Queen Wang nodded in a daze, "I'm tired today, you go back first."
"Yes, I'll take my leave." Xiao Conghui vaguely felt something was wrong, but did not ask any more questions.
Chunlan helped Queen Wang lie down on the chaise longue and found an excuse to chase after her.
A tear flowed from the corner of Queen Wang's eye. Cui Jinyuan, the abbot of Xiangguo Temple, was the top scholar of that year. He became famous at a young age and was suave and charming. Many girls in the boudoir were attracted to him, including Wang Xueyi.
Amidst a sea of flowers, the two fell in love at first sight, a perfect match. However, fate was not on their side. On his way back to his hometown to visit his relatives, Cui Jinyuan encountered a gangster and was killed by a knife.
When the news reached the capital, Wang Xueyi was heartbroken and married Xiao Hanyi.
As fate would have it, Cui Jinyuan was rescued. When he came back, he found that his beloved had become the prince's consort. He was so desperate that he became a monk.
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Chunlan caught up with Xiao Conghui and said, "Your servant greets His Highness."
Xiao Conghui took smaller steps and asked, "What's the matter?"
"This servant made a plum blossom necklace," Chunlan held it up with both hands, "Your Highness's jade pendant..."
Xiao Conghui stopped and took a look. The necklace was made of gold thread and black bead thread. It was obvious that a lot of care was put into it. It was a perfect match for his jade pendant.
She took it and thanked him, saying, "That's so thoughtful of you. Don't worry, I will find you a good husband in the future."
What?
Chunlan was feeling happy when she saw Xiao Conghui accept the plum blossom cord and heard him praising her for her cleverness, but the next sentence made her feel as cold as ice.
"Tell me, do you have a lover?" Xiao Conghui asked cheerfully, not noticing Chunlan's change of mind.
Yes, it’s you, it’s you.
Chunlan roared in her heart, but how could she dare to say it out loud.
She would be content as long as she could serve His Highness and serve him tea and water. If God could have her chance once or twice, she would be willing to die for it.
Chunlan is nineteen years old this year and has long been knowledgeable. She has secretly seen erotic pictures and misses Xiao Conghui deeply every night.
"Don't worry, I will definitely find one that satisfies you," Xiao Conghui added.
Chunlan's heart is like the coldest days of winter!
It seems that we have to find another way!
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