Chapter 289 Eavesdropping in the Cold Palace
When the news of the arranged marriage reached the Empress's ears, she accidentally broke a cup.
Granny Cui was shocked: "Your Majesty!"
The Empress was scalded by the boiling tea and immediately came to her senses. "His Majesty has granted the marriage."
Granny Cui tentatively asked, "Lord Gao and Miss Yun?"
"Um."
His Majesty ultimately gave up on his daughter.
Granny Cui: "There are other young masters. There are more than just Master Gao as a fine young man in this world. It was just a fleeting glimpse at the New Year's Eve banquet, so it doesn't count."
Marrying anyone would be better than suffering in the Turkic lands. "The people there eat raw meat and drink blood. How could Princess Jingning, a delicate young girl, endure that?"
The worry in Granny Cui's eyes was genuine.
Consort Shu was young when she gave birth, and suffered from nightmares all night afterward. The Empress brought Princess Jingning to Fengwu Palace to raise her for several years. She was also a child who grew up in front of Granny Cui, and now she felt a deep sense of sorrow, only daring to secretly lament the Emperor's cruelty.
The Empress dismissed everyone, opened the window, and a gust of cold wind blew in, clearing her mind considerably. Since His Majesty was telling her and Consort Shu to stop wasting their energy, a single word from him could change everything they had worked for.
Even if they marry Princess Jingning off before the Turkic envoys arrive in the capital, as long as there is an imperial decree, she will have to go to the Turkic country no matter what!
The Turks did not have the concept of women remarrying.
They are like unintelligent wild beasts; once they set their sights on something, they must get it!
When the news of the arranged marriage spread, many people were stunned. The frail scholar Gao Wenyan and the hot-tempered general's daughter Yun Shuyue didn't seem like a good match at all.
Chiu Chiu shrank her little head, not daring to look at Fu Ning. She secretly glanced up, but before she could see clearly, a paw slapped her on the head again.
The little guy seems to have gotten even shorter...
Chirp chirped, clutching her head in distress, "Waaah~"
Fu Ning is furious. Everyone else's sister has found her life partner, but what about her sister? What about her sister?
She looked at Qiuqiu with her eyes and asked: What should we do?
Chiu Chiu hesitated: "Find another one?"
Fu Ning asked in confusion, "Who?"
Chiu Chiu racked her brains, showing off three bowls of milk, but still couldn't think of a suitable candidate. In the end, it was Fu Ning who still had a shred of rationality and stopped Chiu Chiu.
She shouldn't use her brain; she might overeat.
"I don't want to think about it anymore."
How could I not think about it!
Qiuqiu is a very trustworthy person; if she said she would help Fu Ning find a brother-in-law, she would definitely do so. Although she was still very interested in the little heart on Songbai's head, she couldn't become a mistress.
There's only one way now...
Chiu Chiu decides: "Let's go out first!"
Fu Ning, who was holding her breath and waiting to hear Qiu Qiu's thoughts, suddenly fainted, frightening the palace maids who were serving her into trembling.
"Princess, are you alright?"
Fu Ning's face flushed red as she slammed her hand on the table, "Chirp chirp!"
How could she bully a child like that?
Chiu Chiu said confidently, "Shouldn't I go out first before I go to find my brother-in-law?"
Without thinking twice, she grabbed Fu Ning and ran out of Fengwu Palace. It was getting late, and her mother hadn't left her any dinner when she got home.
The people in the palace were used to Princess Funing and her friends running around the palace freely, and as long as they didn't go to the water's edge or the Cold Palace, few people would stop them.
When the news of the bestowed marriage spread, Consort Shu understood the Emperor's meaning and immediately threw a huge tantrum in the palace. The ladies of the three palaces and six courtyards were all shrewd and perceptive; they naturally became wary of anything amiss and overlooked the child who disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Today, they somehow ended up in the Cold Palace.
Fu Ning narrowed his small eyes: "Order...?"
Chirp: "Idiot!"
The day finally came when she called someone an idiot!
Chiu Chiu looked up proudly at the two characters on the plaque and corrected her illiterate friend: "Cold Palace!"
She doesn't know many characters, but she reads a lot! According to the novel's description, such a dilapidated place in the deep palace can only be the residence of the heroine in palace intrigue novels—the Cold Palace!
Since they were already there, the two little ones went inside hand in hand.
Children are forgetful and seem to have forgotten why they came out. They are now wandering aimlessly in the Cold Palace.
What was that sound?
Goosebumps rose on Qiuqiu's arms, and she heard a soft, muffled thud in her ear.
The two women exchanged a glance and simultaneously crawled under the dilapidated table. The tablecloth provided just enough cover to conceal them.
They encountered danger as soon as they went inside!
There are still people inside!
"Shh!"
Songbai covered the two children's mouths, making them speak silently, and then pointed outside. He didn't release his hand until Qiuqiu and the other girl nodded obediently.
Although neither side could understand why the other was there, they were now in the same boat and could only wait quietly for the people outside to leave.
The three stared at each other, silently praying that the people outside would leave quickly.
People shouldn't mutter about certain things, because the more they mutter about something, the more likely it is to happen to them.
Two pairs of shoes appeared right under the noses of the three people...
It's over, the player is right in front of me!
Chiu Chiu excitedly rubbed her little hands together; this was definitely a good opportunity to hear some gossip. Before she could even open her mouth, Fu Ning delivered a powerful punch.
Be quiet!
Chiu Chiu covered her forehead, her eyes brimming with tears, but she didn't cry out loud.
Songbai was shocked by Qiuqiu's well-behaved nature. Was such an obedient and sensible child really a normal one-year-old?
He gently pulled Qiuqiu into his arms and patted her back twice to comfort her, making as little noise as possible throughout.
Nestled in the other's arms, Chichi's eyes widened. This feeling...something's not right!
A mind-blowing idea slowly formed in Qiuqiu's mind. Before she could think further, the people outside started talking, directly interrupting her thoughts.
Judging from the voice... what a coincidence, it's someone I know!
"Is this how you complete the tasks I assigned you?"
The Third Prince was furious and didn't know where to start with Zhao Nan's bruised and swollen face.
"You're a piece of shit!"
Zhao Nan sneered, but didn't take the Third Prince's insults to heart, seemingly already used to it.
The more he acted this way, the angrier the Third Prince became, and he desperately needed an outlet for his anger. It was obvious that Zhao Nan was the right person for him.
"You good-for-nothing, I really don't know how your maternal grandfather raised you to be like this. Are you really a member of the Zhao family?"
Zhao Nan clenched his fists, trying to suppress his anger, but his forbearance only resulted in the Third Prince intensifying his attacks. "Look at you, such a cowardly coward!"
Songbai frowned repeatedly as he listened from under the table. How could the Third Prince speak so rudely, especially with children present!
He covered Qiuqiu's ears, while Princess Fu Ning had already covered her ears herself.
So good!
The three continued eavesdropping, feeling helpless at Zhao Nan's cowardly behavior. Wasn't this guy usually so arrogant? Why did he fall silent when he encountered the Third Prince?
Even a clay figure has some temper, let alone Zhao Nan, who has been verbally suppressed by the Third Prince for many years.
Whether it was because Qiuqiu and the others' prayers were sensed by Zhao Nan, he erupted at that moment.
He slapped the Third Prince's hand away, and the prince, no match for his strength, was thrown out, knocked over a stool, and stumbled.
The Third Prince steadied himself and stared incredulously at Zhao Nan, who was panting heavily: "You dare to fight me?"
Zhao Nan's eyes were cold and sarcastic: "What wouldn't I dare to do?"
"Cousin, isn't my current state entirely at the behest of Consort Zhao?"
“I’ll spoil me to reduce His Majesty’s suspicions,” Zhao Nan said. “But how are you any better than me? You can’t even have your own name, you’re stuck with the name of a dead man, a groveling dog by His Highness the Crown Prince’s side!”
"Smack!"
"Shut up!"
"Shut up!"
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