Upon hearing the news that Bai Bingjing was brought to the palace by the Imperial Concubine for a short stay, Li Shushu curled his lips calmly: It seems that it will be soon!
These days, she went to the Imperial Garden for walks more often and for longer periods of time.
Sometimes when the prince was still busy handling government affairs, she would ask Lian'er to help her walk over first.
Lian'er was stupid and at first she couldn't understand why her young lady ran away from the marriage and then broke off the engagement. However, now that the prince treated her like a treasure and her young lady was pregnant, she was naturally very happy for her. Moreover, she was also very concerned and considerate about the future little master in her young lady's belly.
August is the month when the sweet-scented osmanthus flowers are in full bloom.
There are several osmanthus trees planted in the Imperial Garden. Not to mention, facing the cool autumn breeze and breathing in the refreshing fragrance of osmanthus always makes people feel relaxed and happy.
The Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15th is approaching.
As usual, the palace was preparing to hold a large-scale moon-viewing event, and the palace servants began to get busy. Occasionally, people could be seen coming and going in the imperial garden, some moving things, some setting up stages. Everyone was in high spirits and busy having fun.
August 14th, dusk.
The prince did not come back early due to government affairs, so Li Shushu went for a stroll in the imperial garden as usual.
Finally, I met Bai Bingjing unexpectedly.
Li Shushu is now more than three months pregnant. Her pregnancy is becoming more and more obvious. The immaturity on her face has faded, and she has become more gentle and quiet.
As she became pregnant, her body became more mature, her curves became more delicate, and her whole body shone with the holy glow of motherhood, yet she was also charming everywhere, which made Bai Bingjing jealous.
Looking at herself, perhaps because she lacked nourishment, or perhaps because she was in a bad mood recently, she used to have a pretty and bright appearance, but now even with makeup, she couldn't hide her haggardness. Her already pointed chin became even sharper, making her look even more sarcastic and mean.
"Oh, isn't this the Third Prince's Consort, oh no, the Crown Princess?
What's the matter? Brother Crown Prince is too busy to take you for a walk today?" She pinched her handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose, laughing mockingly.
"I thought the Crown Prince cherished you so much, but it turns out he was just trying to create some excitement?
Are you giving up on me so quickly?!
Men are all like this, they get bored easily.
"How can you keep a man company for long if you only use your beauty to please him?"
"You!" Lian'er was about to step forward to argue with him, but was stopped by Li Shushu. "Lian'er, let's take the other road."
"Hey, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Let's chat for a while longer." She took a few quick steps and blocked the man's way again.
"Are you feeling down because you were ignored by the Crown Prince?
You have to be careful with the baby in your belly. This is the child that my impotent brother the prince finally got. If you can’t even keep it, tsk tsk…”
Normally, she wouldn't dare to be so blatant, but when she thought about tomorrow...
She felt more confident.
For some reason, I just wanted to stimulate Li Shushu in advance. Anyway, as long as she was unhappy, I would be very happy.
Li Shushu, who didn't want to get entangled with him any more, stopped in his tracks when he heard this.
Li Shushu initially pulled Lian'er to hide just to provoke her. She knew that people like Bai Bingjing tend to bully the weak and fear the strong. The more you fear her and hide from her, the more she will become complacent.
"Someone come here!" She lowered her eyelids and called out in a soft voice.
"Oh, the Crown Princess won't punish me for just a few words, right?
I didn't do anything. What can you do to me?
Besides, I am at least the granddaughter of a first-rank general protecting the country, and a guest of honor of the Imperial Noble Consort..." At this time, Bai Bingjing naturally did not expect what she could do to her.
After all, Li Shushu looked weak and fragile, like a fragile willow, as if she would be blown away by the wind at any time.
She usually hated Li Shushu's delicate appearance that attracted men's pity, but at this moment, she was extremely glad that she was so delicate. Otherwise, how would she have the opportunity to come here and humiliate her?
Besides, there was no one else around her except the silly girl Lian'er, so no one should be able to do anything to her.
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, several women in black tights suddenly appeared in front of them, two of them clamped her arms on the left and right.
"Kneel down!" Li Shushu's voice was gentle, and even when he issued the most severe orders, it did not sound fierce to people.
Bai Bingjing naturally wouldn't kneel down obediently. She struggled, "Why? Who are you? Where are you from?
Li Shushu, do you dare?!
I'm going to go find the Imperial Noble Consort, no, I'm going to complain to the Emperor, saying you're abusing your power..."
But before she could finish her words, she felt a pain in her knees. With a kick from the secret guard, she had to kneel down on the ground with a plop.
The secret guards attacked without mercy.
"You..." Bai Bingjing, her hands and feet bound, could only turn around and argue with them: "How dare you abuse private punishment in the palace, in public? Do you still have the law? Aren't you afraid of the Royal Concubine's reprimand? Aren't you afraid of the Emperor?"
The secret guards had stern faces and no one paid any attention to her.
From the day they became secret guards, they had only one master, Li Shushu.
"Bai Bingjing, you slandered the prince, cursed the royal heir in public, and misled the people with your lies. You will be slapped in the face thirty times to serve as a warning to others." Li Shushu had just finished giving the order slowly when the young eunuch who was accompanying him stepped forward and began to carry out the order with all his might.
Instantly, the sound of bamboo sticks hitting flesh, along with Bai Bingjing's whimpering curses and screams, resounded throughout the Imperial Garden...
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