Chapter 203 Secret Weapon

"ah!"

Immediately afterwards, Biyu's scream came from the direction of the lotus pond.

Xue Qingyao heard the noise and immediately stood up from her seat, "Sister Rong Fei, let's go see the little princess!"

Having said that, she hurriedly ran to the pool without even looking at Rong Qingyue.

Rong Qingyue originally didn't think that her daughter had fallen into the water, but after hearing what Xue Qingyao said, she immediately followed nervously.

…

At this moment, Xue Youli pulled Murong Che and hid behind a wall not far away.

She waved the slingshot in her hand towards Murong Che, looking for praise, "Your Majesty, is my aim accurate?"

Murong Che glanced at her pretty face, his eyebrows and eyes full of doting, "My beloved concubine has superb skills. I admire you very much."

Xue Youli met the man's gaze and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, have you finished the task I asked you to help with just now?"

Murong Che glanced at a corner behind him, but didn't see the Dragon Shadow Guard, so he said to her, "We have to wait a little longer."

Xue Youli was not in a hurry. Although Xuan Ming and Chi Yan were not in the palace, she was very clear about the strength of the Long Yingwei. Stealing something from Xue Qingyao was a piece of cake for the Long Yingwei.

Since the Dragon Shadow Guard has not come back to report, they will just watch the show for a while longer.

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In the garden, when Xue Qingyao and Rong Qingyue stopped by the lotus pond, they were stunned when they saw the jasper swimming in the pond.

Xue Qingyao was so angry when he saw Jade Wolf, but he could only ask through gritted teeth, "Jade, how did you fall into the pond?"

Like a landlubber, Biyu struggled desperately in the lotus pond, "Master, I can't swim... Quickly find someone to rescue me... Gulp gulp..."

Before she finished her words, she drank several gulps of water from the pond.

Caixia, who was standing by, held Murongxi in her arms and stepped back a few steps. She explained the situation to Rong Qingyue and Xue Qingyao, "Miss Biyu came to bring cakes to the little princess. Maybe she didn't stand firmly, and she suddenly fell into the pond."

After hearing what Caixia said, Xue Qingyao really wanted to push Biyu's head into the water.

This thing is more likely to cause trouble than to help!

She cursed Biyu in her heart, but she had to pretend to be surprised, "Biyu, why are you so careless? The water in this lotus pond is not deep. If you stand up, you won't drown!"

After winter came, it got colder day by day. The lotus flowers in the lotus pond had already dried up, and the jadeite was almost frozen into a dog in the water.

After hearing what Xue Qingyao said, she was stunned for a moment, then suddenly stood up from the lotus pond, with the water only reaching her thighs.

Although the pond water cannot drown people, it can freeze people to death.

Biyu's clothes were soaked, her teeth were chattering, and even her voice was trembling. "I was standing well, but suddenly I felt a pain in my knee. It felt like someone pushed me from behind... When I came to my senses, I had already fallen into the water."

Caixia couldn't stand what she said. She frowned and said to the people in the pool, "Miss Biyu, the little princess and I have been feeding the fish. We never pushed you!"

Murong Xi nodded her head vigorously and looked at Rong Qingyue with her big eyes blinking. "Yes, mother, we didn't push her. She fell into the pool and almost hit Xiaohua."

Rong Qingyue naturally knew that although Murong Xi was naughty, he would not push anyone into trouble.

She walked over, touched her daughter's head soothingly, and said softly, "Mother knows that Xi'er is the most obedient."

Before she finished her words, two young eunuchs ran to the lotus pond and asked, "Madam, what happened?"

They had been waiting not far away, and when they saw Rong Qingyue and Xue Qingyao rushing to the lotus pond, they immediately followed.

Rong Qingyue raised her hand and pointed to the lotus pond, saying to them, "Mr. Xue's maid slipped and fell into the pond. You should quickly pull her out."

"yes!"

The young eunuch walked to the edge of the pond, climbed over the railing, and pulled Biyu out of the pond together.

“Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah”

After Biyu came ashore, she sneezed several times in succession due to the cold wind.

Xue Qingyao's face was full of disgust just by looking at her.

This piece of crap ruined her good plan!

Before she was sure that Murong Xi was a boy, she had no way to pull Rong Qingyue to her camp.

Moreover, Rong Qingyue is not a fool. After such a farce, she will definitely doubt the real purpose of bringing Biyu to Yonghe Palace.

Therefore, she had to find a way to dispel Rong Qingyue's doubts.

"Master, I want to go back first..."

Biyu's clothes were all wet, and she was just about to ask Xue Qingyao for permission to go back and change into clean clothes.

Who knew that as soon as she started to speak, Xue Qingyao raised his hand and slapped Biyu hard on the face.

Bang!

The slap was delivered with great force, leaving a red mark on Biyu's face.

Murongxi was frightened by Xue Qingyao's sudden action. She pursed her lips and started crying on the spot, "Wuwuwu... Wuwuwuwu..."

When Rong Qingyue saw her daughter crying, she immediately took her from Caixia's arms and said, "Xi'er, don't cry, mother is here!"

Murong Xi pointed at Xue Qingyao, whose face was ashen, and cried even more fiercely, "Mother, she is so fierce. Xi'er is so scared."

Rong Qingyue reached out and patted Murong Xi's back, coaxing her gently, "Mrs. Xue is teaching her own maid, Xi'er, don't be afraid."

"Little princess, I punished her because she frightened you."

Xue Qingyao never thought that punishing his servants would actually scare Murong Xi to tears.

She glared at Biyu, who immediately retreated behind her. Even though she was shivering from the cold wind, she dared not say another word.

Murong Xi still had tears in her eyes. She sniffed and said in a baby voice, "Don't hit her. It's already pitiful that she fell into the pond."

Xue Qingyao took a deep breath and patiently coaxed, "Okay, since the little princess says she doesn't want to fight, I won't fight her."

As she spoke, she took a few steps forward and reached out to touch Murong Xi's face.

Unfortunately, before her hand touched Murong Xi, Rong Qingyue avoided it and said, "Sister Xue, it's getting late. Xi'er is tired. I have to coax her to sleep for a while."

She said this politely, but Xue Qingyao could tell that she was ordering them to leave.

Xue Qingyao hasn't achieved her goal yet, so why would she be willing to leave like this?

Moreover, if she left like this today, it would be extremely difficult for her to contact Murong Xi again in the future.

She stood there without moving, but her mind was working rapidly, trying to find a reason to stay and have close contact with Murong Xi.

At this moment, a clear and pleasant female voice came from not far away.

"It's so lively here! Your Majesty, it seems we have arrived at the right time!"

When Rong Qingyue heard the familiar voice, she immediately turned her head. When she saw the person coming, she bowed and saluted, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"

Xue Qingyao and several palace ladies also bowed their heads in greeting.

"Your Majesty, your concubine, sees me!"

"Your servant/servant pays homage to His Majesty!"

Murong Chexu raised his arm and said, "Everyone, stand up."

"Xi'er, look who's here."

As Rong Qingyue spoke, she put the little person in her arms onto the ground.

Murong Xi raised her tearful eyes, and when she saw the tall and handsome man in front of her, her eyes instantly lit up, "Father!"

As he spoke, the young man stretched out his short legs, flew over, and hugged the man's legs.

Murong Che lowered his head and picked up the little guy from the ground, "Xi'er, do you miss your father?"

"Yes!" Murong Xi responded crisply, stretching out her chubby little arms and hugging Murong Che tightly, "Father, Xier misses you every day! But mother said that father is too busy, and told Xier not to go to father casually, because it would disturb father from handling important matters!"

Murong Che listened to the little boy's soft and tender voice, his eyes were extremely gentle, "If Xier misses you in the future, you can come to see me anytime. No matter how busy the state affairs are, they are not as important as Xier."

When speaking to Murong Xi, this majestic emperor not only had a warm and loving smile on his face, but even his words became lisp.

Xue Youli was watching from the side and couldn't help but think in her heart that if this man became a father in the future, he would definitely be a daughter slave.

As Xue Qingyao watched the sweet and warm interaction between the father and daughter, she couldn't help but doubt her previous judgment.

Murong Xi is so favored by Murong Che, is it really necessary for Rong Qingyue to hide the gender of the child?

Or was it that her previous judgment was wrong, and Murong Xi was actually a girl?

No!

No!

She remembered that in her previous life, Murong Che had very little feelings towards Rong Qingyue and Murong Xi, and he rarely set foot in Yonghe Palace.

At this moment, although the interaction between Murong Che and Murong Xi was very fatherly and daughterly, it felt very unreal.

It's like acting deliberately.

Xue Qingyao was confused for a moment. She believed in her intuition and thought that there was a high possibility that Murong Xi was a boy.

But she couldn't explain why Rong Qingyue deliberately concealed the gender of her child if Murong Xi was a boy.

Rong Qingyue is not stupid. Doesn't she know how beneficial it is for her if Murong Xi is a boy?

Once Murong Xi becomes the eldest prince, it is not impossible for Rong Qingyue to become the empress based on her qualifications and status in the harem.

Then there is only one reason why she concealed the gender of her child——

Unless Murong Xi is not the emperor's son!

When this thought flashed through Xue Qingyao's mind, her pupils shrank sharply. When she looked at Murong Xi again, the more she looked, the more she felt that this child's facial features had nothing in common with Murong Che.

When Xue Youli saw Xue Qingyao staring at Murong Xi's face without blinking, she knew that she was probably still suspecting that Murong Xi was a boy.

I have to admit that the original heroine Xue Qingyao still has some brains.

"Little princess, look what gift I brought you."

Xue Youli deliberately walked in front of Murong Xi and blocked Xue Qingyao's sight with her body.

Then, she handed the slingshot in her hand to Murong Xi and said with a smile, "This is a slingshot I asked someone to make for you. Not only can it be used as a toy, but it can also be used for self-defense."

When Biyu saw the slingshot in Xue Youli's hand, she immediately realized that it was the pain in her leg that caused her to fall into the lotus pond.

Murongxi was very happy when she saw the slingshot, "Thank you, Concubine Xue!"

Rong Qingyue smiled and corrected her, "Xi'er, you have to call her Empress Xi now."

Murong Xi liked Xue Youli very much. After hearing what Rong Qingyue said, she quickly covered her mouth and said, "Oh, that's right! Mother reminded me a few days ago, but I forgot. Congratulations, Queen Xi!"

Xue Youli reached out and rubbed the boy's head. "Thank you, little princess. My Zhaohua Palace is very close to Yonghe Palace. If you feel bored in the future, you can always come and play with me!"

Murong Xi heard this and grinned at her, showing her neat little teeth. "Okay, okay!"

Xue Qingyao knew that the emperor was coming, so she would have no chance to confirm Murong Xi's gender.

So, she turned to Rong Qingyue and said, "Sister Rong, I remember I have something else to do, so I will go back first."

After saying that, she bowed to Murong Che again, "Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."

"Huh?"

Xue Youli's eyes fell on Xue Qingyao's fingers wrapped in gauze, and she asked with pretended concern, "Sister Xue, why are your fingers injured?"

Xue Qingyao was stunned for a moment and wanted to hide his hand out of guilt.

However, she soon came to her senses and made up an excuse for herself with a smile, "I have been learning embroidery from Biyu recently, but unfortunately I am clumsy and always prick my fingers."

"Then Sister Xue, you have to be careful. Although the needle wound looks small, if the wound gets infected and worsens, not only will you lose your finger, you may even lose your life."

Xue Qingyao felt that she was just trying to scare him. "I have taken note of Concubine Xi's reminder. I will not disturb His Majesty and Sister Rong from accompanying the little princess."

Before leaving, she deliberately glanced at Xue Youli, as if telling Xue Youli with her eyes not to stand there and be a nuisance.

Murong Che ignored Xue Qingyao and continued to play with Murong Xi patiently.

Xue Qingyao was ignored by him and felt very resentful, but she could only leave with a smile.

Biyu's lips were frozen purple. Seeing Xue Qingyao leaving, she hurriedly trotted after him, "Master, wait for me."

Xue Qingyao seemed not to hear her voice and walked faster.

It was not until Xue Qingyao walked out of Yonghe Palace that Biyu caught up with him and said, "Master, can you..."

Bang!

Bang bang bang!

As soon as Biyu started to speak, Xue Qingyao turned around and slapped Biyu hard on the face.

"You bitch! It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, how could this be messed up today?"

She slapped him so hard that Biyu's face instantly became red and swollen.

However, she did not dare to complain and could only explain, "Master, have you seen the slingshot that Concubine Xi gave to the little princess? Just now when I wanted to attack the little princess, my leg was hit by a stone and I fell into the pond! This is all Concubine Xi's fault! She ruined your plan!"

It’s Xue Youli again!

Such a good opportunity today was ruined by Xue Youli!

This bitch dared to ruin her big plan, she must make sure she dies a miserable death!

Xue Qingyao thought of his secret weapon and suddenly laughed, "Okay, since Xue Youli is against me everywhere, I can't keep her!"

People's patience is limited, and she has reached the limit of her tolerance for Xue Youli.

Although she really wanted to kill Xue Youli with her own hands to vent her hatred, wouldn't it be better if this bastard Xue Youli died at the hands of Murong Che?

Thinking about it this way, it seems not so important whether Murong Xi is the little princess or not.

As long as she successfully implants the lover dragon into Murong Che, she will be able to control Murong Che's behavior.

And the first thing she planned to let Murong Che do was to kill Xue Youli.

Just thinking about the scene where Xue Youli would die at Murong Che's hands in the future, Xue Qingyao felt so happy that she wanted to laugh out loud.

No, she can't wait a moment!

She has to find a way to get the emperor to pick her!

Because she wanted to take Xue Youli's life right now!

Thinking of this, Xue Qingyao waved to Biyu, "Let's go back to Minghua Palace!"

After returning home, Biyu was almost frozen, so she hurried back to her room to change into dry clothes.

Xue Qingyao rushed back to the bedroom in two steps.

She rushed to the corner, picked up her bronze tripod, and carefully placed it on the low table in front of the couch.

Xue Qingyao opened the bronze tripod, cut his finger with a dagger, and said to the two crawling insects inside, "Eat! Eat more! You are my hope!"

She had fed her lover's dragon and was about to take a nap when Biyu suddenly opened the door of the bedroom and said to her excitedly, "My master! Great news! Eunuch Wang just came to tell her that the emperor picked your name tonight!"