Chapter 193 Concerns of Consort Shu
Shen Pingjin knew that Yan Jue didn't understand the meaning behind her words, and she also knew that even if she said it, it would be meaningless.
She could only mutter to herself with even greater conviction.
"Yan Jue, I will not miss you again."
Yan Jue felt even more strongly that Shen Pingjin had taken the wrong medicine.
"Don't worry, I won't miss you again."
"Um."
Chen Pingjin gave a low reply.
"The Spring Banquet is tomorrow, you should go back and rest early, my husband."
The two stayed close together for an unknown amount of time, and Shen Pingjin could feel the ambiguous atmosphere surrounding them.
However, the most important thing right now is tomorrow's spring banquet, and Shen Pingjin does not intend to bother Yan Jue and will stay here for the night.
Yan Jue was naturally aware of Shen Pingjin's concerns, and chuckled softly, saying "Okay."
They both knew perfectly well that there was plenty of time ahead and they were not in a hurry for this moment of intense affection.
Shen Pingjin lay on the bed, beginning to sort out her thoughts.
As far as she knew, this spring banquet would be very lively.
However, at the same time, many conspiracies and schemes gradually surfaced.
With this in mind, Shen Pingjin decided to rest early and prepare for some unexpected matters to be dealt with tomorrow.
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Meanwhile, inside the Eastern Palace.
Looking at the desolate scene before him, Su Xuanmao packed his things with a sorrowful expression and withdrew from inside.
To preserve the royal family's reputation, the emperor deliberately did not announce the deposed crown prince to the world and even had Shen Ruixue host the spring banquet.
However, his departure from the Eastern Palace is already a foregone conclusion.
As Su Xuanmao watched Shen Ruixue packing her valuables, a nameless anger rose within him.
Shen Ruixue, too, felt guilty when facing Su Xuanmao.
Because she's having an affair with another man behind Su Xuanmao's back.
Upon seeing Su Xuanmao approaching her, Shen Ruixue immediately acted like a quail.
Weiwei curtsied slightly: "Brother Su, is there anything you wish to instruct me on?"
Although Su Xuanmao was deposed, he was still the fourth prince, so he only needed to move out of the East Palace and into the fourth prince's residence.
However, if anyone in the palace were to see this scene, it would be a loss of face.
Su Xuanmao looked at Shen Ruixue's appearance and couldn't help but snort coldly.
"Now that I have been deposed, are you very sad?"
He stepped forward and grabbed Shen Ruixue's chin: "You and Xiao Jin were married off by mistake back then, all for my position as Crown Princess, right? Now that I've been deposed, do you also want to escape from me?"
Shen Ruixue felt as if her jaw was about to shatter. She looked innocently at the man in front of her, but inwardly she was gritting her teeth.
However, no expression can be made on the surface.
“Brother Su, what are you saying? Ruixue’s heart for you is as clear as the sun and moon. Ruixue only loves you.”
Gu Qing, who was hiding in the shadows and overheard Shen Ruixue's words, was taken aback.
Anger welled up inside him.
However, they still choose to wait and see.
Su Xuanmao heard what he wanted to hear and was extremely satisfied.
He waved his hand dismissively: "You're smart to know what's good for you!"
Shen Ruixue felt a sharp pain in her chin and desperately wanted to get away from the man immediately, but right now...
The two were like grasshoppers tied together. Shen Ruixue said, "Brother Su, it's getting late and the dew is heavy. Let's hurry back. After all, there's a spring banquet tomorrow."
Su Xuanmao wanted to say something, but upon hearing the words "Spring Banquet," he immediately responded with a low "Mm."
The Spring Banquet still needs Shen Ruixue to preside over it, and he will definitely not be content to sit in the position of the fourth prince in the future.
I didn't expect that as soon as I arrived at the Fourth Prince's residence, I would see Aunt Jing pacing back and forth outside the residence.
Her brows were furrowed, as if she were deep in thought.
Upon hearing footsteps, Aunt Jing hurried over.
Upon seeing that the two were Su Xuanmao and Shen Ruixue, his tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed.
She gave a slight curtsy: "This old servant greets the Fourth Prince and the Fourth Princess."
Aunt Jing is an old servant of Consort Shu. As Consort Shu's son, how could Su Xuanmao not understand why Aunt Jing came to see him?
But the process still needs to be followed.
"Aunt Jing, what brings you here so late at night?"
Aunt Jing glanced coldly at Shen Ruixue beside her, and Su Xuanmao immediately understood.
A hint of anger involuntarily crept into his eyes and brows: "Why don't you hurry up and go inside?"
Shen Ruixue felt wronged and bit her lip, saying, "I understand."
What could she do? She could only endure it.
A layer of hatred instantly filled his eyes. This Aunt Jing... Hmph!
It must have been that bitch Shen Pingjin who sent them to bully me!
She wasn't unaware of how close Aunt Jing and Consort Shu were to Shen Pingjin. She couldn't afford to offend Consort Shu, but since a lowly servant dared to treat her like this, she shouldn't blame her for being impolite!
Su Xuanmao watched as Shen Ruixue walked in with her head bowed, before turning to look at Aunt Jing in front of him.
"Aunt Jing, did Mother send you?"
Aunt Jing, being someone close to Consort Shu, has always shown Su Xuanmao great respect.
"Your Highness, the Empress already knows about your removal as Crown Prince by the Emperor."
Su Xuanmao's face stiffened.
He knew his mother would find out about this, but he didn't expect her to send Aunt Jing to find him so quickly.
"Mother, what did Mother say?"
Aunt Jing: "Your Highness, the Empress has told you not to rush. The Emperor has few children, and you are the most capable among all the princes. She asked me to tell you to keep quiet for a while and not to take any action."
"The Empress will secretly take care of everything for you. This Spring Banquet is a great opportunity."
"There are rumors circulating in the court that the emperor has homosexual intentions. The ministers will naturally make a big deal out of this, and the emperor may have no choice but to make you the crown prince again."
Su Xuanmao's tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and joy filled his eyes: "I will definitely visit Mother Consort in person another day!"
Aunt Jing said calmly, "For the time being, Fourth Prince, you should not go to see the Empress. The Emperor will think that the actions of the palace ministers were the work of the two of you."
"Since ancient times, the empress has never been allowed to interfere in politics. No matter how powerful the family behind the empress is, it is only a matter of the emperor's word to bring her down. If you, the fourth prince, want to be reinstated as soon as possible, the best thing to do is not to make any rash moves."
Su Xuanmao wasn't stupid; he naturally figured out the reasons behind it.
He said in a deep voice, "Alright, go and tell the Empress Dowager that I know everything."
Aunt Jing nodded coldly, her eyes darkening as she turned away.
She conveyed the Empress's words; whether or not the Fourth Prince listened was up to him.
I hope that Her Majesty's concerns are just empty words. Although Aunt Jing doesn't know why he was deposed, she knows that the reason must be related to this incognito visit.
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