Chapter 18: Forced Melon
In the carriage, Gongsun Huaili issued a secret order.
Fang Miaozhu's reach is now getting longer and longer.
He was originally wary of her because of her unknown origin and she knew a lot of things.
In particular, this time they were able to threaten the clan members and fight against the eldest princess because of the various weapon ideas she provided.
Among them, some of the "hot weapons" she mentioned were indeed extremely powerful...
Although she only knew a little bit of the concept, it was enough to shock them.
If these were to spread outside, it would definitely be detrimental to Daliang!
He would never allow this to happen!
Especially since this woman is not very smart, it would be terrible if she got cheated.
It is better to eradicate such troubles as this as soon as possible.
Anyway, she has no role to play now and there is no need for her to exist.
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Gongsun Huaili naturally did not go to Zhanxiangxuan.
He was going to see Pu Qiongzhi.
He had someone take her to a secret villa in advance.
A few days ago, he had someone use the jade pendant as bait to lure Nangong Hua out.
Nangong Hua thought that something had happened to Pu Qiongzhi and she had fallen into the trap he had set early in the morning.
"Qiongzhi!" When Gongsun Huaili approached, Pu Qiongzhi had already changed into the clothes he had prepared for her earlier in the morning. The clothes weren't particularly fancy, but the style and color were incredibly alluring.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." Pu Qiongzhi bent her knees slightly and saluted him.
When Gongsun Huaili saw her, he couldn't even take his eyes off her and stared at her. "You look just like in my dream, and it makes me fall in love."
He took a few steps forward and held Pu Qiongzhi's hand.
Pu Qiongzhi's gaze fell on the two people's clasped hands, and her expression froze for a moment.
"We can finally be together openly!"
"Don't worry! I will change your identity and let you marry me!"
"No one will dare disrespect you again! I will make you my only queen, my legitimate wife!"
Gongsun Huaili made some bold statements, then reached out and touched the back of her smooth hand.
"Don't worry, I've arranged everything for you."
Pu Qiongzhi smiled at him and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your concern..."
Looking at her delicate face like a flower, Gongsun Huaili felt a surge of emotion.
She was finally his!
Seeing him approaching, Pu Qiongzhi pretended to be shy and said, "Your Majesty...it's a national mourning."
"Look at me... there's no rush. We have a long way to go." Gongsun Huaili stopped.
"It's inconvenient for you to live here. I will take you back to the palace today."
When Pu Qiongzhi heard what he said, her heart skipped a beat and she knew that something was wrong.
Since he could openly take me back to the palace, it meant that he had already dealt with all these matters. Then my husband and the others were probably in great danger.
However, for now, she can only suppress her emotions and take it slow.
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The carriage arrived in front of the palace gate.
Pu Qiongzhi heard a commotion outside.
"What's going on?" She looked a little confused.
Gongsun Huaili patted her shoulder and said, "It's just some unruly people making trouble. Don't worry about it."
"By the way, your identity is inconvenient, so I found a pretext to tell everyone that you committed a crime and were imprisoned."
Pu Qiongzhi said "Oh" and did not comment.
If she was imprisoned as the head of the Pu family, what about the other members of the Pu family? What about the Pu family's business?
That day, after the Ninth Prince ascended the throne, Wei Jie came and took her away. She didn't even have time to explain to her family.
I'm afraid Gongsun Huaili had planned everything that happened next long ago.
Seize the Pu family's assets and change her name...
What about Uncle Bo? What about Yu Ge'er and the others?
She suppressed these thoughts in her heart and just waited quietly.
"It's a national mourning period now, so we can't hold a ceremony to crown the queen."
"However, I will publicly call you my Shu Guifei, so that I can smoothly make you the queen in the future."
Pu Qiongzhi nodded, "With Your Majesty here, I feel at ease."
Hearing her call him that, Gongsun Huaili felt particularly comforted.
He recalled that in his dream, he was forced to let his so-called first wife Pei Wanqing become the queen due to pressure.
Now, he can finally make his beloved woman the queen!
"Your Majesty, what about Fang Miaozhu and Pei Wanqing?" Pu Qiongzhi asked when she remembered.
She already knew that the Queen was imprisoned for poisoning the Emperor, and Nangong Han became the Queen Mother. He did not tell her how he planned to deal with the others.
"..." Gongsun Huaili did not answer her.
However, judging from his expression, these people are not in good shape.
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The palace where Pu Qiongzhi lived was the Ciyuan Palace where the queen lived before.
Ever since she moved in, all kinds of rewards have been coming to her like a stream.
Everyone knows that His Majesty has a beloved Consort Shu.
"My lady, you are so beautiful."
The palace maid who served Pu Qiongzhi was called Shao Rong.
While she was pinning Pu Qiongzhi's hair, she couldn't help but praise her.
Pu Qiongzhi smiled faintly, seemingly not pleased with her words of praise.
"I'm feeling a little thirsty now," she said.
Shao Rong immediately went to pour her some water.
Pu Qiongzhi signaled another woman named Hanxiu to continue dressing her.
"Your Majesty's hair is in excellent condition. Your Majesty treats you so well!"
"These jewels are all newly made and so beautiful! They are perfect for Your Majesty! Which one do you like?"
"Your Majesty and Your Majesty are so affectionate, how come I have never met Your Majesty before?"
She speaks quickly but is careful in her work.
Shao Rong, who had just returned from pouring tea, put down the tray upon hearing this. He took a few steps forward and slapped Han Xiu twice.
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"Is that what you should say?"
"Drag him away! Find someone else to serve him!"
Pu Qiongzhi tried to stop him but failed.
"Your Majesty, it's all my fault for not disciplining you properly. Please forgive me." She knelt down.
"Don't worry, I assure you that no one in this palace will dare to displease you! This is also what His Majesty intended!"
Pu Qiongzhi helped her up and said, "It's just a small matter, why are you doing this?"
"Qiongzhi, you are just too kind-hearted!" Gongsun Huaili walked in from outside and stopped Pu Qiongzhi who was about to salute.
He turned to look at Shao Rong, "You served well, reward."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!" Shao Rong knelt on the ground and expressed her gratitude with joy.
"Keep an eye on these unruly maids. If anyone dares to offend the Imperial Concubine again, you will punish them directly!"
Pu Qiongzhi looked at the tea she had poured and lost the mood to drink it.
"The coffin will be carried out tomorrow. I won't be in the palace. Please take care of yourself." Gongsun Huaili lowered his head and instructed her.
Pu Qiongzhi said "hmm", "I understand."
"The late emperor left a will, stating that all concubines, except those with children, must be buried alive with him. Father also specifically instructed that he was very pleased with Lady Jia and didn't want to leave her alone and helpless in this world."
Gongsun Huaili was telling her that Pei Wanqing might be buried alive with the late emperor.
"It's better this way. We can't let the late emperor be alone in the afterlife." This is what Pu Qiongzhi said.
She had already planned this day when she let Pei Wanqing into the palace early in the morning.
So, the prophecy is only half left -
The chosen girl was buried alive after her death to ensure the eternal prosperity of the dynasty.
The emperor was old and Pu Qiongzhi had long anticipated that he would not have much time left.
Letting Pei Wanqing enter the palace was simply revenge on her!
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The door of the cold palace creaked mournfully.
Shao Rong waved her handkerchief, "My Lady, it's so unlucky here! Should we go back?"
"I came to see an old acquaintance."
"Shao Rong?" Fear crept into Pei Wanqing's eyes when she saw this face.
This was the maid who served Pu Qiongzhi when she was a concubine in her previous life! !
Pu Qiongzhi saw her look of having seen a ghost and was sure that she knew something.
"Hey, Pei Wanqing, aren't you reborn?"
"Sure enough, when people rely too much on something, they will be blinded by it..."
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