The imperial concubine did not believe it.
“The guards have already told me, and you’re still pretending not to know.”
Helpless, the imperial concubine held Rong Chang's hand and patted the back of her hand, "Yi'er, you are about to marry the emperor of the empire, you must not be so willful anymore."
In the Yun Kingdom, if she caused trouble, her mother, the concubine, could still protect her.
But what about the empire?
It is said that the empire was divided in two.
It's unclear whether Yunyi's intended marriage partner is Lord Changge or Lord Changxuan.
The imperial concubine is worried.
The empire's two monarchs were a bloodthirsty and ruthless ruler, and a gentle and affectionate one.
How to choose?
As Yunyi's biological mother, the imperial concubine naturally hoped that her daughter would marry the latter.
But everything is still undecided, and it's not up to a woman like her to decide.
With her brows furrowed, the Empress's anxiety was palpable. "Yi'er, just hand over the person. This is not the time to joke around."
If a scandal were to occur before the marriage alliance, and it were to affect relations between the two countries, then... then it would truly be the end of it.
Rong Shang knew, of course, that if this matter was not handled properly, not only would she suffer, but even the imperial concubine would be dragged down with her.
But she couldn't just hand Hua Changxuan over, could she?
If something were to happen to him... After thinking for a moment, Rong Chang still denied it without changing her expression, "Mother, I did take in a man, but I gave him travel expenses and sent him away in the evening."
You're lying!
Her face darkened once again, and the imperial concubine showed her a disappointed expression. "Yi'er, if you insist on being so willful, then don't blame your mother for not helping you."
Seeing that her clothes were normal, the imperial concubine simply gave the order to have the guards waiting outside come in and search her as well.
At that moment, Rong Chang's expression was indifferent.
She sat down on the tatami again, watching the people in the room rummage around.
If necessary, she threatened, "Anyone who dares to damage my things here, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the group of rude men finally softened their movements.
But the imperial concubine looked over, her gaze somewhat sharp.
Rong Shang met her gaze directly. After a few seconds, the imperial concubine slowly spoke, "Yi'er, come down."
She's going to search... under the bed.
In that instant, a hint of darkness flashed in her shimmering eyes.
Rong Shang slowly got up and walked down.
But as she narrowed her eyes dangerously, the screen behind the imperial concubine suddenly collapsed.
The loud "bang" terrified everyone in the room.
The imperial concubine was startled and let out a cry of "Ah!" The guards and maids around her immediately surrounded her.
Even Rong Shang came up from behind and took her hand, asking, "Mother, are you alright?"
The imperial concubine shook her head, but the sudden collapse of the screen had startled her so much that her heart was racing, and her beautiful and dignified face was now slightly pale.
Rong Shang raised her head and shouted angrily at her subordinates, "Didn't I tell you to be careful?"
"Princess."
The group of people looked at each other, all looking somewhat innocent.
They really didn't do it.
The screen suddenly collapsing was something no one had expected.
After this little incident, the imperial concubine was clearly in a bad mood.
"Alright, let's return to the palace."
She decided not to continue the search.
Both Rong Shang and Hua Changxuan breathed a sigh of relief.
After a moment, everyone withdrew.
The Cloud Heart Palace fell silent once more.
Until the man crawled out from under the bed.
"Thank you for just now."
He didn't know his whereabouts had been discovered. He thought she was being willful, dragging him around and trying to hide.
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