Chapter 74
Princess Qinghe's pupils contracted, but before she could say anything more, two eunuchs stepped forward, tied her hands behind her back, and gagged her.
Mo Zhi: "Since the Princess is so deeply in love with Prince Shangguan, His Majesty cannot bear to see your sincere feelings go unexpressed. Therefore, he will send you to the Imperial Prison to keep him company!"
Princess Qinghe resisted frantically, her eyes bloodshot with fear.
No, she didn't want to go to the Imperial Prison. She was the most noble eldest princess of the Great Yuan Empire. How could she go to such a place?
If she goes there, will she be able to come out safely?
No, Your Majesty, you can't treat her like this!
However, the eunuchs didn't care who she was.
They are the emperor's most loyal and sharpest blades, and will only absolutely carry out His Majesty's orders.
If His Majesty does not tolerate it, they would dare to kill not only Princess Qinghe, but also the Empress Dowager!
The noble ladies watched as the usually arrogant Princess Qinghe was dragged away like a dead dog by the vicious eunuchs, trembling like leaves, tears streaming down their faces.
Waaaaah, they don't want to go to the imperial prison!
Mo Zhi smiled slightly, his manner refined and harmless, "Do the noble ladies wish to explain why they have trespassed on His Majesty's estate without any reason?"
"It was Princess Qinghe who forced us to come. We didn't know this was His Majesty's garden. Please forgive us, Your Majesty and Eunuch Mo."
Princess Minghui was the first to react and quickly told the truth.
The fact that Mo Zhi was willing to let them speak, instead of dragging them directly into the imperial prison, shows that they still have a chance.
The others quickly echoed this sentiment, placing all the blame on Princess Qinghe.
It really was her fault!
A noblewoman who had always been on good terms with Princess Qinghe cautiously mentioned, "Yesterday, the princess spent the morning at Prince Li's place, and shortly after she came out, she sent us invitations."
Mo Zhi glanced at her, smiled noncommittally, and the noblewoman trembled so badly she almost cramped up.
Mo Zhi withdrew his gaze and asked with a smile, "Everyone, did you see anything today?"
All the noble ladies shook their heads in unison.
Mo Zhi: "Very well. I only hope that no strange rumors will appear in the capital. Otherwise, I will have no choice but to ask you to go to the Eastern Depot's prison. Ah, if you want to go to the Western Depot's dungeon, that's fine too. I welcome you. Do you understand?"
The noble ladies nodded vigorously, utterly terrified.
Although they were really curious about what was going on between Wen Xin and His Majesty.
But even if they had a thousand lives, they wouldn't dare to reveal His Majesty's secret.
They're all deadly!
They will keep what happened today to themselves, and dare not even mention it to their relatives.
Unexpectedly, Wen Xin, who was disliked by the Wen family and despised by the Marquis of Xuanwu's mansion in everyone's eyes, was able to win the emperor's favor and be kept as a concubine in this golden house.
Moreover, judging from how much His Majesty cherishes her, it's only a matter of time before she's made a concubine and receives great favor.
I wonder how interesting the expressions of the Wen family and the Xuanwu Marquis's mansion will be at that time?
Oh, I misspoke. The Xuanwu Marquis's mansion is almost gone. They probably won't be able to see how the mistress of the crown prince, whom they mistreated and humiliated, became the emperor's favorite concubine, a dream come true for women all over the world!
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"Master, the person has been sent down the mountain."
After dealing with Princess Qinghe and the group of noble ladies, Mo Zhi returned to the main courtyard to report to the emperor.
They saw their deep-seated, unpredictable emperor gently coaxing the listless young girl.
Who would have thought that such gentleness and patience belonged to a tyrant who would drag officials out and behead them at the slightest disagreement in the imperial court?
Emperor Chengyuan responded without looking up, continuing to coax his little dumpling.
Mo Zhi silently withdrew; a subordinate who lacks tact will lose his job!
Wen Xin looked up and glanced at Mo Zhi as he left.
"Why are you looking at him? I'm right in front of you, aren't you enough for me to look at?"
Emperor Chengyuan pinched her slender waist, lifted her into his arms, rested his chin on her rounded, fragrant shoulder, and spoke in a tone more sour than aged vinegar.
She was clearly still bothered by the things she had said to Mo Zhi before.
Even if she treats him as Mo Zhi, that won't do!
Wen Xin couldn't help but burst out laughing, "You're so childish!"
His large hand casually caressed her beautiful, soft waistline, and the man lowered his voice, "Hmm, say it again?"
The little dumpling has gotten bolder and dares to tease him now!
They need to be disciplined!
Wen Xin trembled slightly as he stroked her. She tried to escape but was held tightly in his arms. She could only look at him with watery eyes and blush, telling him to stop teasing her.
However, she looked up at him and asked, "Won't they tell anyone?"
Emperor Chengyuan sneered, "Let them try if they dare?"
He suddenly thought of something, pinched her delicate nose, and glared at her, "Is Master that ashamed to be seen by others?"
The young girl was delicate and gentle, without the slightest temper. She explained in a kind voice, "I didn't mean that. I was just afraid it would affect your reputation."
"If you harbor the wife of a disgraced official, who knows how the world will attack you? What if it causes a rift in your trust with His Majesty and you lose the Emperor's favor?"
The greatest source of confidence for eunuchs was the emperor's trust. Once they lost the emperor's support, they would be swarmed and torn apart.
Wen Xin was worried that the "great eunuch" beside her would also end up like that.
Emperor Chengyuan's Adam's apple bobbed, his forehead pressed against hers, and he sighed softly, "You!"
Shouldn't she be the one worried about being rejected by the world?
Doesn't she know that the more gentle and considerate she is towards him, the more irresistible he becomes, and sooner or later he will lose control and take her, keeping her by his side forever?
"I..." Wen Xin pursed her lips, hesitatingly pleading, "I would like to see His Majesty, is that alright?"
Emperor Chengyuan was slightly taken aback, his eyes turning deep and unfathomable. "Why do you want to see the emperor?"
Seeing his fierce expression that said, "If you dare to say you're going to plead for Shangguan Hao, I'll never forgive you," Wen Xin was not only not afraid, but also wanted to laugh.
However, when she thought of what Princess Qinghe had said, she couldn't laugh anymore.
Wen Xin lowered her eyes, "Princess Qinghe said I was heartless, implying that I was shameless..."
"I'll pull out her tongue!"
Emperor Chengyuan was furious.
Wen Xin grasped his large hand, her brows furrowed in exasperation. "Can you please stop with all this fighting and killing?"
Emperor Chengyuan looked at the soft, clean girl in his arms and patted her back. "Alright, I will not mention these things in front of you again."
He can kill those idiots himself, as long as she doesn't know.
Wen Xin: "..."
That's not what she meant!
This man's comprehension skills are either perfect or negative!
He touched her face. "Honey, don't listen to that idiot Qinghe's nonsense. She shamelessly chased after a married man. She has no right to talk about you."
"Furthermore, what kind of relationship do you have with Shangguan Hao? Even if you watch him die, it's only natural."
"You are not allowed to plead for him!"
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