After arranging for Rouge to leave, Empress Qi rushed to the Crown Prince's residence.
At this moment, Leng Chuchen was sitting in the study, holding the jade pendant in her hand, feeling a mix of emotions.
Li Ping stepped forward and reported:
"Your Highness, a message has arrived from the palace that the Empress is on her way here. Please prepare to receive her..."
Upon hearing this, his forehead instantly furrowed into a knot.
What is she doing here?
"I am unaware; you should prepare to receive His Majesty!"
After a moment's hesitation, he spoke:
“Go back and tell them I’m not here.”
"Your Highness, how dare I deceive Her Majesty the Empress? If she finds out I'm lying, my life will be in danger. You should go out and greet her in peace!"
Everyone who has met Empress Qi knows how formidable she is, and who would dare to provoke her?
Leng Chuchen also knew that if he did not see his mother today, she would dare to turn his Crown Prince's residence upside down.
He just said that to satisfy his momentary urge to speak.
"If I'm not mistaken, my mother will definitely come to persuade me to marry Yue Xiaomin and Yue Xiaoyue as my concubines. What should I do about this?"
Li Ping scratched his head in a troubled manner.
"I was unaware of this matter, but I do think that since Miss Yue comes from a prestigious family and is a lady of high birth, you are not at a disadvantage by marrying two of them on the same day..."
"roll!"
Seeing that Li Ping's words didn't resonate with him, he angrily threw the book he was holding at him.
"If I'm going to marry you, then marry me..."
Li Ping pursed his lips and muttered to himself.
"I'd like to marry her, but she can't!"
Leng Chuchen stood up from her seat and shouted angrily.
"Nonsense! Get ready to receive the emperor."
After saying that, he glared at him hatefully, swung his clothes, and walked out of the study. Li Ping snorted behind him and quickly followed.
Empress Qi was always high-profile, so her visit to the Crown Prince's residence was a grand affair.
What troubled Leng Chuchen even more was that this time, she actually brought Yue Xiaomin and Yue Xiaoyue with her.
Looking at the two women standing on either side of her, he felt as if his end had come.
He stepped forward, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and bowed.
"Your subject respectfully welcomes Your Majesty..."
Yue Xiaomin and Yue Xiaoyue bowed to him together.
"Greetings to His Highness the Crown Prince."
He frowned slightly and gestured.
"Mother, please come in."
Empress Qi, however, coldly reminded him:
"Xiaomin and Xiaoyue are here and they're saying hello to you. Didn't you hear them?"
"Your subject heard it."
"Then why don't you reply or respond?"
"If Your Majesty insists on finding fault with this argument, I have nothing to say."
"you……"
Empress Qi's face darkened for a moment, then she waved her hand.
"Oh well, I'll be spending a lot of time with them in the future anyway."
Upon hearing this, he knew that his mother had indeed come to persuade him.
He immediately replied:
"What Mother says is true. Xiaomin and Xiaoyue are both my sisters. We grew up together since we were little, so why be so formal?"
Seeing that he intentionally mentioned that they were his sisters, Yue Xiaomin's face showed a hint of displeasure, while Yue Xiaoyue replied directly:
"Brother Chen, we plan to stay at the Crown Prince's residence to keep you company this time."
Living in the Crown Prince's residence?
Upon hearing this, Leng Chuchen felt a sudden dizziness.
As he looked at Empress Qi, she walked towards the main hall and said casually:
"Since you're getting married soon anyway, let them move into the Crown Prince's residence as a couple. It's only right that they get to know each other before your wedding."
He hadn't agreed to marry them yet, but his mother forced the two women to move into the Crown Prince's residence.
This is clearly forcing someone into a situation!
"Mother, I have already said that I do not agree to this marriage. If you insist on doing so, I will leave here."
"presumptuous!"
Empress Qi shouted angrily,
"Since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by parents. Moreover, you are the Crown Prince. Your marriage can only be decided by your father, the Emperor, and your mother, the Empress. From today onwards, you are not allowed to leave the Crown Prince's residence. Just wait patiently for your wedding."
"Mother, please don't force me."
He clenched his fingers together, and suddenly the images of Zhiwan and Yiming appeared before his eyes.
If he really marries these two women, he will be letting Zhiwan and Yiming down. He will look down on himself for the rest of his life.
Empress Qi, however, replied directly with a cold expression:
“I told you long ago, don’t have any illusions about that woman surnamed Luo. You can’t marry her, and she’s not worthy of marrying into the royal family. If you continue to be so stubborn, don’t blame your mother for not making things comfortable for them.”
As she said this, a fierce glint appeared in her eyes, causing Leng Chuchen's heart to sink.
The Empress Dowager always keeps her word and does what she says. Moreover, she has been able to dominate the harem for many years. If she wants to deal with someone, she must have her own methods.
Leng Chuchen suddenly felt a little worried. If the Empress Dowager really saw Zhiwan as a thorn in her side, then she would definitely be in danger.
He absolutely cannot let her be in danger because of him.
I can't protect her now, but I absolutely cannot let her get hurt.
Thinking of this, he narrowed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and nodded.
"Do as Mother wishes!"
After saying those words, he turned and strode towards the backyard.
"Chen'er..."
Empress Qi called out to him, but he acted as if he hadn't heard her and continued walking.
He now had only one thought in his mind: since his mother had just said those words, it proved that she had had those thoughts.
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