Chapter 237: Puncture Xiao Yuan's Lungs
How stupid.
Concubine Ning's casual remark actually exposed his true intentions.
Concubine Ning said that there were treasures in the Lin Mansion. If he said it frankly that it was true that the Lin Mansion did have treasures, then a true and false response would be enough.
Could it be that Concubine Ning really thought there were treasures in this small Lin Mansion? She was afraid that she would be dismissive and think that the Crown Prince was mocking her for fun.
But now, he actually denied it and even wanted to push the matter onto Xiao Yuan, asking Xiao Yuan to come out and make amends?
Oh, this attempt to cover up the truth only exposes it.
Lin Qingjun snorted coldly. How could a woman like her, a woman in the harem, know something that even the rest of the family knew? How could he, the crown prince, not know about it? Could it be that he had spent all these years in the palace for nothing?
Ji Chenchuan looked at the prince who had lost his color with a really stupid look.
"He wasn't stupid, but the Queen protected him too well. Plus, he has the blood of both the Zongyuan and Feng clans flowing in his veins. He thought no one would dare to touch him, so he developed the habit of underestimating his enemies."
Lin Qingjun nodded after hearing this.
He is right.
No one in the entire Great Qi Kingdom dared to offend Zong Yuanji. He was the crown prince, and a descendant of the royal family and the Feng family. He could not afford to offend any of them.
Therefore, the biggest opponents he encountered were none other than Concubine Ning and the Eleventh Prince.
He has experience in palace fighting, but not much, especially in front of Concubine Ning, he seems extremely immature. The prince has not reached Concubine Ning's level, and the only one who can compete with her is the queen.
And just now, the look in Zong Yuanji's eyes when he looked at Concubine Ning seemed to wish her death. Even an outsider like her could see it clearly, let alone a powerful figure like Concubine Ning?
Alas, Prince, he is such a fool.
As expected, Concubine Ning's beautiful eyes turned slightly, and a strange look flashed across them. She looked at Zong Yuanji meaningfully and said softly, "Is that so?"
Xiao Yuan had never expected that the Crown Prince would actually push him forward at this time? Even though he had lived his entire life again, he had never faced a figure like Concubine Ning.
But he soon calmed himself down and replied respectfully.
"Yes, your Majesty."
"The Crown Prince is incognito today. His status is very noble, so I dare not take him anywhere without authorization."
"Lord Lin is my teacher, and the Lin Mansion is relatively quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the world, so I brought the prince here."
After saying that, Xiao Yuan also pleaded guilty.
"This is all my fault. If Your Majesty wants to blame someone, then blame me. I have no complaints."
What a great Xiao Yuan, he has such a clever tongue.
After hearing these words, even Concubine Ning would have to think about finding a reason to cause trouble.
He said that he brought the prince here with good intentions for the prince's safety, but it was Concubine Ning who was judging others by her own standards.
Zong Yuanji's eyes lit up and he looked at Xiao Yuan with some admiration.
He only knew that this person was talented, ambitious, and good at calculating, but he never thought that he could even stand up to Concubine Ning? Not bad, not bad, much better than Ji Ziming, who was more trouble than help.
Xiao Yuan was secretly proud of his performance. No one could find any fault with what he said.
Only then did Concubine Ning turn her gaze to Xiao Yuan.
The man was dressed in a long brocade robe, standing upright. He had the tired air of a student, but also had a different kind of spirit. He had a good-looking face and was considered upper-middle class among the young men in the capital.
What made Concubine Ning admire him even more was that he didn't tremble at all when answering her words. This made her look at him with a higher regard.
but.
She really couldn't like what he said. Didn't this mean that she was mean-spirited?
She curled her lips into a smile, then shifted her gaze elsewhere. She spoke calmly and with a sense of authority.
"Xiao Yuan, Lord Xiao? How come I've never heard of such a person in the imperial court?"
"Where is your family?"
"Who is your master?"
"What is his official position and rank?"
Concubine Ning was intimidating without even getting angry, and every question she asked pierced deeply into Xiao Yuan's lungs, which was really refreshing.
When Xiao Yuan heard this, his face turned pale and blue. He had to admit that Concubine Ning was a powerful person, and all her words were meant to hurt him.
Xiao Yuan had no family, only a pair of frail and sickly parents. Although Lin Zhi was his teacher, among the numerous court officials, his knowledge was not the highest, nor was he the most famous. At most, he was an average one. Not to mention his official position, which was just a small official of the eighth rank.
How could such a minor official catch the eye of Concubine Ning, and how could he speak to a concubine of such rank?
this?
Not to mention Xiao Yuan, even Zong Yuanji was stunned. How could he have forgotten this?
Concubine Ning sneered, "Prince, I'm not trying to embarrass you, but you're insulting me, aren't you? Look at him, a minor official, how dare he act so presumptuously in front of me?"
"And you, the Crown Prince? How could you, a dignified Crown Prince, be led to a place like this by a minor official?"
"What quiet place, away from the hustle and bustle?"
"This is a barren place, and there's even a garden? How can this be called a garden? My own vegetable garden is bigger and more beautiful than this."
"It's a pity that the prince would come to such a place? Isn't he afraid of polluting his eyes?"
After saying that, Concubine Ning actually covered her nose, full of disgust.
Of course, it wasn't Ning Guifei's fault. She came from a noble family and had seen all sorts of extravagant gardens. The Lin Mansion's back garden was fine in the eyes of Qi and Lin Yingxue, but in front of Ning Guifei, it was nothing.
When Zong Yuanji heard this, his face turned pale. Concubine Ning was going too far.
Having said that, Zong Yuanji and the others could not fight back no matter what, and all that awaited them was to admit defeat again.
only.
Lin Qingjun shook his head, "Xiao Yuan, he won't give up."
Even if he is suppressed by others, he will not admit defeat. He was like this in his previous life. What's more, he is a reborn person. No matter how low his official position is, he will not bow his head, not even to the high and mighty Concubine Ning.
Ji Chenchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not speak.
really.
The next moment Xiao Yuan stood up and spoke again.
His eyes and demeanor seemed to have become completely different from before, his heart was heavy and his spirit was high, as if... he had returned to the previous life, the experienced Lord Xiao who had served as a Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy for three years and was about to sit on the throne of the highest Bachelor.
Such a change startled Zong Yuanji and made Concubine Ning calm down.
This Xiao Yuan seems to have really become different.
Xiao Yuan stood up and performed the standard courtier's etiquette towards Concubine Ning, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Your Highness, although I hold a low position and rank, please do not forget that the document granting me this position is stamped with the seal of the Great Qi Emperor."
"Could it be that, in Her Majesty's mind, this official position certified by the Imperial Seal is so lowly?"
"Or, Your Majesty, do you not take His Majesty seriously at all?"
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