Chapter 654: What do you think?
"You mean, Prince Jin just left the palace, picked up that little girl at the Princess's Residence, and then hurried back into the palace?" No matter how Zhuang Shihan thought about it, she felt that this matter was strange.
Bai Qing stood behind her, massaging her shoulders, and guessed, "Perhaps His Majesty missed his granddaughter, so he asked His Royal Highness Prince Jin to bring the child into the palace to accompany her."
Zhuang Shihan couldn't help but sneer, "That wild girl doesn't even know who her biological mother is, and she doesn't look at all like Prince Jin, so it's hard to say whether she's his child or not.
Your Majesty is such a shrewd person. Even if he loves Prince Jin because of his relationship with him, it is just a face-saving measure.
There's no way he would truly treat a child of unknown origin like his own granddaughter."
Bai Qing followed her words and said, "The princess is right. After all, Prince An and Prince Ning both have children now.
Even if Your Majesty loves his children deeply and wants to see his grandchildren, it will not be the turn of Miss Jiaojiao from Prince Jin's Mansion."
What does it mean to love one’s child deeply?
In a place like the royal family, there is no affection even between father and son, let alone the so-called affection between generations.
He didn't even pay much attention to his own grandson, let alone that little girl.
Could it be that...
Zhuang Shihan turned her head, her eyes clearly showing excitement.
She hurriedly asked: "Bai Qing, did you hear something from someone?"
Bai Qing said, "I am just a small manager and I am not well-informed."
But the obvious guilt on his face couldn't deceive anyone.
Zhuang Shihan couldn't help but frown and said coldly, "Bai Qing, you should understand my temper."
Bai Qing's hand on his shoulder suddenly froze, and he hesitated, "I just happened to overhear a guest gossiping today, don't take it seriously."
Afraid that she wouldn't believe him, he continued, "That guest drank quite a bit of wine before he came. He was quite drunk and started yelling nonsense as soon as he entered the room.
I was afraid of causing trouble, so I took the initiative to send in two pots of wine and a few side dishes."
Zhuang Shihan asked excitedly, "What did they say?"
Bai Qing: "This..."
"Speak or get out, your choice."
"Princess, calm down, I say."
*
Yunxiao Palace.
Emperor Xuande listened to Dehai's words and sneered, "I didn't bother to cause trouble for her, yet she still dared to come!"
Song Yanxi just came in with some medicine and quickly advised, "Your Majesty, calm down. Anger hurts your liver."
Given his current health, he may not live for many years even if he rests, let alone getting angry all the time.
Even young people who are strong and healthy will feel obvious discomfort when they are angry.
Losing control of your emotions is the beginning of your own destruction.
Emperor Xuande understood Song Yanxi's hidden meaning and took a deep breath, saying, "Tell her that my illness is being taken care of by Yanxi girl, so I don't need her."
"This..." Dehai looked embarrassed.
Seeing the clue, Emperor Xuande asked coldly: "What else did she say?"
Thinking about what Song Yanxi had just said, Dehai didn't dare to speak.
If His Majesty is really angered to the point of death, it will be useless even if he dies a thousand times.
But if I don't tell you, given Your Majesty's temper, this matter will probably be difficult to resolve.
But after a few moments, Dehai was already sweating profusely and didn't know what to do.
Emperor Xuande saw through his concerns at a glance and said coldly, "Just tell me, I will forgive you."
Having said that, Dehai still didn't dare to speak.
This is not a matter of guilt or innocence at all.
Song Yanxi guessed something and looked at Emperor Xuande and said, "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry. I will go see Princess Shihan. Once she gives up, she will leave on her own."
Emperor Xuande said with a cold face: "She is just a princess, don't take her too seriously.
This is the imperial palace, not a place where she can act recklessly."
Hearing the contempt in his words, Song Yanxi couldn't help but be shocked.
Isn’t it said that His Majesty loves Zhuang Shihan very much? Not only did he give her the title of Princess, he even gave her a badge from the palace.
Whenever you want to enter the palace, just send someone to let them know.
Even a legitimate princess of the royal family has never had such an honor.
But what is his attitude now?
Why did she feel that besides disdain, there was also a hint of disgust.
Could it be that His Majesty was really sick with anger this time because of Zhuang Shihan and Wen Qi's private meeting?
Song Yanxi was lost in thought when she heard Emperor Xuande say unhappily, "Tell someone to send her away. If she refuses, just kick her out."
Catching a glimpse of Dehai's troubled look, Song Yanxi hurriedly said, "Wait a minute, eunuch."
Emperor Xuande frowned, "Girl, are you going to speak for her?"
Song Yanxi said, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I simply don't want her to make unnecessary assumptions because she can't see Your Majesty today."
“She dares!”
"Your Majesty, please calm down. The news of your illness has not been spread. Princess Shihan probably saw that I have not left the palace and guessed that something may have happened in the palace.
I think there are probably many people who think the same way as her."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuande's expression darkened. "According to you, should I meet her?"
Song Yanxi shook her head and said seriously, "Your Majesty is of such high status, how can she see him whenever she wants?"
Flattery never wears out, no matter how many times it wears out.
Even though he knew she was deliberately saying nice things to coax him, Emperor Xuande's expression still softened considerably. He asked with interest, "Then what do you think?"
Song Yanxi explained, "Nowadays, many people are speculating secretly. Instead of letting them guess slowly behind the scenes, it is better to bring some things to light.
If they want to know, let them know."
Emperor Xuande suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
Song Yanxi bowed towards him and said respectfully, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."
Seeing that she was not in a hurry to leave after she finished speaking, Emperor Xuande smiled and asked, "Tell me, what do you need me to do?"
Song Yanxi: "I need to borrow someone from Your Majesty."
"Oh?" Emperor Xuande instructed Dehai, who was standing beside him, "Follow her and do whatever she wants."
A hint of surprise flashed in Dehai's eyes, and he said hurriedly: "I obey your command."
*
Outside the palace gate.
Zhuang Shihan stood under the scorching sun for an hour. Her fair face had already turned red from the sun, and the resentment in her eyes was so heavy that it seemed as if she wanted to kill someone.
Not only was there no shade outside the palace gate, but the imperial guards on duty were like wooden stakes, unable to utter a single word except for blinking and gasping for breath.
She was extremely thirsty and wanted to ask for a cup of cold tea to quench her thirst, but after talking for a long time, they didn't even say a word.
A bunch of people who look down on others!
After all, she is a princess. They are so arrogant today. Aren’t they afraid that His Majesty will find out and blame them?
Zhuang Shihan became more and more angry as she thought about it. She took out a porcelain bottle from under her sleeve and planned to teach these woods a lesson.
She wanted to see if they could still remain expressionless like they were now after smelling the itching powder.
"Princess Shihan."
The sudden sound startled her, and the porcelain bottle in her hand fell to the ground with a "bang".
The bottle shattered into pieces in an instant.
Looking at the blue powder spilling onto the ground, Song Yanxi quickly covered her nose with her sleeve and sternly said, "Cover your mouths and noses, this stuff is poisonous!"
As soon as the words fell, the royal guards who had been scolded by Zhuang Shihan for a long time without any reaction, all raised their hands to cover their mouths and noses.
The next moment, the sword was unsheathed and pointed directly at Zhuang Shihan.
Her face turned pale, and she took two steps back, scolding, "How dare you point your sword at me!"
A man who looked like a commander took two steps forward and kicked away the broken porcelain pieces and powder on the ground, making sure they were blown away by the wind before putting his hand down.
With a gloomy face, he stared at Zhuang Shihan intently and asked, "My princess, do you know how serious a crime it is to poison the forbidden area at the palace gate?"
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