"They were just carried away like that?"
The eight beauties, who were also "married off" by the emperor, overheard gossip outside the palace amidst their busy schedules.
Luo Peiyu was somewhat incredulous: "Madam Cui is a noblewoman from a prominent family. And Xie Rou, although she's remarried, is still a legitimate daughter of a prestigious family—"
They still knelt outside the gates of the Yue King's mansion, begging in this humiliating manner.
As a result, they were simply carried away by the people from the Yue Prince's Mansion!
They weren't given the slightest bit of face.
This was supposed to be a noble from a powerful family, but the Yue Prince's Mansion stripped him bare of all his dignity and prestige.
"Luckily, we didn't make a mistake back then!"
The other beauties patted their chests, overjoyed.
They were either convicts or palace maids, and basically had no hope in the palace or the capital.
That's why they traveled thousands of miles to Lingnan to pursue their dreams.
Without status or powerful backing, if she hadn't made the right choice and instead insisted on marrying into the royal family like Xie Rou—
Tsk tsk, the consequences are unimaginable!
"I never expected His Highness the Prince of Yue to be so forceful."
They didn't even respect the imperial edict.
They claim that a madman is falsely conveying an imperial edict, but in reality, they simply refuse to acknowledge it.
"His Highness the Prince of Yue must truly love His Highness the Princess!"
A beautiful woman seemed to care more about love. After hearing the gossip, she couldn't help but say with envy, "..."
"Yes, they have a very good relationship!"
The prince even dared to defy the imperial edict in order to avoid taking a concubine.
Unlike many men who say they "have no choice" but still bring women home, leaving their wives to suffer and be heartbroken.
The King of Yue was the most manly, shouldering all the responsibility himself.
His queen didn't need to endure anything; she could simply hide behind him and let him shield her from the wind and rain.
"So, the women in the backyard fight not because they are petty or intolerant, but because the men are too useless!"
Luo Peiyu recalled how, before her family fell into ruin, her mother and aunts fought each other all the time.
The men, however, seemed oblivious, believing their wives and concubines to be harmonious and their family to be happy.
My grandmother forced my mother to take a concubine for her husband, citing the need to produce an heir.
At that time, my father and mother still had a sweet relationship. My father said with difficulty: I can't disobey my mother's orders. I have no choice but to do this because of filial piety.
After hearing the story of His Highness the King of Yue today, Luo Peiyu suddenly realized: What do you mean by "unavoidable"? It was clearly something she herself was willing to do.
If a man is unwilling, he has many ways to refuse.
difficulty?
Haha, how could anyone be more difficult than the King of Yue, directly defying the imperial edict?
Women's struggles, frankly speaking, are all due to men's inaction.
Suddenly understanding all this, Luo Peiyu was even more grateful that she hadn't forced her way into the backyard of the Prince of Yue's mansion.
Although she is not extremely wealthy now, she has become the most popular teacher among students at the academy thanks to her knowledge and abilities.
Every time she teaches a class, every time she faces those respectful and knowledge-eager eyes, Luo Peiyu feels inexplicably at ease.
"Now you realize how much the King of Yue values his Queen!"
As Zhao Jinxiu passed by, carrying her lesson plans, she overheard a few people chatting.
As a senior colleague, Zhao Jinxiu had also given Luo Peiyu some pointers.
Luo Peiyu was very grateful to Zhao Jinxiu and had great respect for this "elder sister".
Through this back-and-forth, Zhao Jinxiu became acquainted with these beauties.
During the conversation, everyone was quite relaxed.
"I almost made a stupid mistake back then, thinking that by hanging around the prince more, I could get the best of a deal."
"However, the truth is that the goddess was willing, but King Xiang had no dream."
“Our Prince Yue is extremely arrogant. In his eyes, there are no other women besides the Queen Consort.”
"I managed to pull myself back from the brink, and by using my identity as a spy within a spy, I ultimately helped the princess, which is how I gained the peaceful life I have today."
I may not be very wealthy, but I have peace of mind, and I feel more at peace.
"A spy within a spy?"
Luo Peiyu wasn't stupid; she understood the implication in Zhao Jinxiu's words.
"That's right! At that time, Cui Boyong, that corrupt official, was still the governor, and his wife, Zheng, was the most cunning."
"She saw that I was interested in the prince, so she deliberately stirred things up and made me resent the princess."
"It was Zheng who instigated me, and I did indeed have bad intentions, so I 'sided with' Zheng and helped her find out the secrets of the Prince's Mansion."
At this point, Zhao Jinxiu deliberately glanced at Luo Peiyu.
Luo Peiyu felt uneasy and hurriedly avoided eye contact.
"Back then, the governor's mansion and the Yue King's mansion were evenly matched, and there were all sorts of open and covert struggles."
"His Highness the King of Yue was even willing to tarnish his own reputation in order to lull the enemy into a false sense of security."
"And I, caught between the governor's mansion and the Yue King's mansion, foolishly tried to please both sides."
“Peiyu, you are a scholar who has read history books. You should know that centrists never have a good ending.”
"In life, you can't have your cake and eat it too; you always have to choose one and give up the other."
Zhao Jinxiu's last few words could no longer be considered a hint.
She practically pointed her finger at Luo Peiyu, reminding her not to be two-faced.
Luo Peiyu pinched her palm hard, her meticulously trimmed nails leaving small crescent moons on her palm.
Luo Peiyu was indeed assigned by Consort Xiao to act as an informant for the court in the Prince of Yue's residence.
She is quick-witted and doesn't want to put all her eggs in one basket.
To gain the favor of the King of Yue would be the best outcome.
However, if the King of Yue ignores her, Luo Peiyu must also consider her future.
Consort Xiao said that as long as she could convey useful information, she would be credited for her contributions in the future when "merits were rewarded".
Escaping their lowly status and even marrying into a good family will no longer be a dream.
Consort Xiao's promises were too grand and tempting, greatly appealing to Luo Peiyu.
"I don't know about the changing political landscape in the capital, but I do know that in Lingnan, in Yuezhou, the Prince of Yue and his consort are the masters!"
Zhao Jinxiu looked into Luo Peiyu's eyes and said slowly, "Even if someone promises you wealth and honor, you still have to see if you have the life to enjoy it."
"Oh, right, you might not know this. Actually, there was another woman who tried to seduce His Highness before."
"She had also done a good job for the prince, but the prince remained indifferent."
"Now, that woman has 'disappeared'!"
Zhao Jinxiu deliberately spoke vaguely.
The woman she mentioned was Li Lizhi, the orphan of Li Jin, the prefect of Huangzhou.
Li Lizhi had a crush on the King of Yue and even tried to show off to Xie Yuan, but was directly sent away by Helian Jue.
Yes, it's sending them away!
It's not about killing people.
Of course, Zhao Jinxiu wasn't exactly lying, since Li Lizhi had indeed disappeared in Yuezhou.
Luo Peiyu misunderstood; she equated disappearance with death.
Her face turned deathly pale, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead. Luo Peiyu quickly said, "I was wrong! I won't do it again!"
"I...I need to see Her Highness the Princess!"
She was going to expose all of Xiao Zhaoyi's spies in Yuezhou; she wanted to atone for her sins!
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