Now that the Emperor's attitude is so clear, Consort Ling, who has been promoted beyond her rank, dares to touch the person the Emperor cherishes most. She might just have her heart ripped out!
"This matter is not to be discussed any further. Let's take it one step at a time. Besides, we don't even know if that child is the emperor's son. We can make a big deal out of his background."
The eldest princess quickly shut Xiao Heng's mouth. She didn't want her son to die here. What they needed to do was lie low, wait for the right opportunity, and strike the enemy dead in one blow.
"Stop talking. And don't make a move on the day of the banquet, otherwise, even I can't save you, and I might even be implicated by you."
The eldest princess solemnly instructed him, as she really didn't want to see her foolish son act impulsively. She could only give him instructions again and again, adding a sentence as if she wasn't at ease.
"Xiao Heng, remember these words, and don't act on your own. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Mother."
Seeing his mother's serious and earnest expression, Xiao Heng could only nod in agreement, appearing obedient and respectful on the surface, but inwardly he began to feel resentful.
He considered himself a man of exceptional talent and believed he would become a good emperor in the future, so why were there people trying to stop him?
Moreover, his mother didn't stand up for him this time. He lowered his eyes to hide his resentment, and when he saw his mother wave her sleeve, he could only back down.
Now we can only wait for the right opportunity.
...
Xiao Heng walked aimlessly, his brows furrowed, stopping and starting, when suddenly a soft, melodious voice called out to him.
"Your Highness, I've been looking for you for a long time. I specially prepared ginger and old duck soup for you. Why don't you come and sit in my courtyard?"
Xiao Heng turned around and saw that it was Song Lingyu, whom he had recently married. Because of Song Yushi's own stupidity, he was dismissed from his post by the emperor and was now living in retirement at home.
The eldest princess originally wanted to break up the marriage for him, but Xiao Heng was reluctant. He naturally liked Song Lingyu's good looks, and the two often corresponded, deeply in love.
Xiao Heng finally secured the marriage, and naturally couldn't bear to turn away the beauty, so he asked his mother to continue the marriage.
However, perhaps once you get something, you stop treasuring it. After favoring the person for several days, Xiao Heng forgot about her.
He recently acquired another beauty and kept her on his estate, visiting her frequently, thus neglecting Song Lingyu.
Unexpectedly, he ran into Song Lingyu while he was just strolling around. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the two of them, one intentionally seducing and the other intentionally fulfilling each other's wishes, naturally ended up together.
"Yu'er, since it is your wish, I will not let you down. Let's go and see your courtyard."
As the two walked along the path, they somehow ended up talking about Xiao Heng's troubles.
"Your Highness, I don't know what problem you've encountered. Your brow has been furrowed for a long time. If Your Highness doesn't mind, you may have a chat with me."
Seeing that he was absent-minded, Song Lingyu became a little anxious. Xiao Heng hadn't shared a room with her for a long time. If this continued, when would the two of them be able to have children?
Her father was dismissed from his official post, and ever since then, she has always felt uneasy, always wondering what she could do to firmly hold onto a man's heart.
Xiao Heng was taken aback by her question, then slowly realized that Song Lingxi and Song Lingyu were sisters from the Song family.
"Yu'er and Consort Ling are twin sisters, how come I've never heard you mention them before?"
Song Lingyu paused in her steps, turned around abruptly, her palms clenched slightly, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes, easily overlooked if one did not look closely.
They were both daughters of the Song family, yet the Emperor chose that vile woman. How despicable!
Every time Song Lingyu thought about this, he felt a burning hatred.
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