Chapter 64 The Imperial Concubine Reveals the Emperor's Intentions
Consort Wang looked at Meng Yanzhi in disbelief: "You... how did you know?"
"I have a secret recipe," Meng Yanzhi chuckled, then said, "Wash it with lightly salted water every day, for three to five days at most, and it'll be fine!"
That simple?
Consort Wang had taken countless medicines, but her condition showed no improvement. However, she never expected that Meng Yanzhi's explanation would be so simple.
However, Consort Wang quickly smiled, clearly not taking Meng Yanzhi's words to heart at all. What could an unmarried girl know?
"The Emperor has arrived!"
Xiao Xingyuan strode in, sat down next to Consort Wang, and then looked at Meng Yanzhi.
Meng Yanzhi knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"stand up."
Xiao Xingyuan snorted coldly and raised an eyebrow at Meng Yanzhi.
"A mere young lady from the Meng family, yet she possesses such great abilities! Even my imperial court will have to tremble before her."
Before Meng Yanzhi could even speak, Zhao Dongzhi knelt down.
"Your Majesty is wise. The eldest young lady is innocent. In the end, it is all because the Meng family is biased and she herself is dishonest that this has happened!"
What Zhao Dongzhi said was true, but in Xiao Xingyuan's eyes, it was a different matter.
His eyebrows furrowed, his gaze shifting between the two people before settling on Zhao Dongzhi. He smiled and said, "So, you know what's going on?"
"I know a little bit, but it's not the young lady's fault." Zhao Dongzhi rarely acted willfully in front of the emperor.
Consort Wang was initially a little confused, but she quickly realized what was happening, covered her mouth, and burst out laughing.
"Why are you so nervous when the Emperor asks you a question? Are you worried?"
"Your Majesty, please don't make fun of me!"
Zhao Dongzhi smiled, then blushed shyly.
He clenched his fist, then kowtowed heavily and said, "Your Majesty, I have already informed my mother at home about this matter, but I still wish to ask Your Majesty for a favor and request that Your Majesty grant me this marriage!"
The moment the words "arranged marriage" were uttered, Xiao Xingyuan's teacup shattered instantly, spilling scalding hot tea.
"His Majesty!"
Consort Wang was startled and hurriedly took a handkerchief to wipe Xiao Xingyuan's hands.
"How did this cup get broken?"
Seeing Xiao Xingyuan's hands, which were scalded red, Consort Wang felt a pang of heartache.
Xiao Xingyuan shoved Consort Wang aside and stared coldly at Meng Yanzhi on the ground: "Are you willing?"
Meng Yanzhi truly felt that this wasn't a question of whether she was willing or not; it was a question of whether she wanted to die or not!
She took a deep breath and then kowtowed heavily: "The Zhao family is noble and not a family that a lowly woman like me can aspire to. Moreover, marriage is a matter of great importance and should be decided by parents and matchmakers. I dare not make such a decision on my own. I beg Your Majesty to make the final decision!"
Xiao Xingyuan originally wanted to see Meng Yanzhi's reaction, but he never expected that this little girl would be so capable, and actually pushed the question back directly.
Although Consort Wang was usually a bit silly, she had already sensed something was wrong at this moment and immediately said, "Dongzhi, you are the youngest son of the General's Mansion. Your marriage is not something you can just discuss with the Emperor. You should go home and discuss it properly with your parents."
Although Zhao Dongzhi found it very strange, he still nodded obediently and followed the lead, saying, "Yes, I understand. I was too impatient."
As she spoke, Zhao Dongzhi glanced at Meng Yanzhi somewhat shyly, her face quietly turning red.
Meng Yanzhi didn't dare to move an inch!
She knelt there silently, not even daring to look up. Whether it was Zhao Dongzhi's gaze or Xiao Xingyuan's, Meng Yanzhi didn't have the courage to face them.
"You came to the palace just to ask for a marriage decree?"
Xiao Xingyuan's face turned cold, and his voice became very sharp.
Now, Zhao Bailu and Zhao Dongzhi also realized that something was wrong with Xiao Xingyuan.
She dared not say it aloud, but instead looked longingly at Consort Wang.
"Your Majesty, please calm down and speak slowly. The Meng family begged Dongzhi to release Meng Anxian and spare her life, but Dongzhi refused to help. So they sent Yanzhi to the General's Mansion, saying that since Meng Anxian couldn't go back, they wouldn't let Yanzhi go home either. Your Majesty, what should we do?"
"This Rouge is living in the General's Mansion without any official status or title. What kind of situation is this?"
Consort Wang patted Xiao Xingyuan's chest and looked at him with a helpless expression.
When Xiao Xingyuan entered, he already roughly understood what was going on. He still looked at Meng Yanzhi and said, "Miss Meng, in the end, you and Zhang Xuanyun are the victims. Zhang Xuanyun has already dealt with Xu Shize. So what are your plans?"
"I am ignorant of the laws of the country, but I leave it to Your Majesty to decide!" Meng Yanzhi kowtowed respectfully, each word resounding with conviction.
Now, Xiao Xingyuan gritted his teeth. This little brat was as elusive as an eel, impossible to catch.
"Very well, what a fine national law! What a fine way you say you don't understand! You're absolutely right!" Xiao Xingyuan sneered. "Go back and tell your father that if Meng Anxian is alright, then he's in trouble. Let him tell me himself what happened!"
"Yes, I understand." Meng Yanzhi didn't ask any further questions. With these words, she felt relieved.
Seeing Meng Yanzhi's state, Xiao Xingyuan coughed, then stood up and walked outside.
"Lulu, take your brother out for a walk. I have something to say to Yanzhi alone." Consort Wang smiled at Zhao Bailu, then turned her gaze to Meng Yanzhi.
Meng Yanzhi knew that this matter could not be hidden from Consort Wang. After all, how could someone who had remained in power in the palace for so many years be a naive and innocent girl?
Only the two of them remained in the room. Consort Wang helped Meng Yanzhi to her feet and said, "Yanzhi, it seems the Emperor has taken a liking to you. What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I dare not!" Meng Yanzhi knelt on the ground again, her head bowed low.
Consort Wang took a deep breath: "I know you have no feelings for the Emperor, but I also know you deeply resent the Meng family. If you become a consort, everything you want will be within your grasp."
It must be admitted that Meng Yanzhi was truly moved when she heard these words.
But she still shook her head: "Your Majesty, I don't know, I dare not, this is not something I can decide!"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
