Zhao Shu flew into a rage, raised her foot, and kicked Jiang Yue to the ground. "I'm telling you, don't mention my mother again, or you'll wish you were dead!"
She tried to get up, her hands on the ground, weak and boneless, but kept falling. Finally, she gave up, but tears kept falling. "I am now living a life worse than death, hahaha." She laughed maniacally. "Your father will agree to marry me, Ah Jun, be good. Your aunt will treat you like her own daughter and will give you a brother to support you in the future."
"You're dreaming. My father would marry you? Ha, what a joke." Zhao Shu looked at her mockingly.
"Yes, I will." She smiled confidently, but after the smile came overwhelming sadness. The unspoken words in her heart were the real bitterness. Even if that person hated her, he had no choice but to forgive her for Jiang Ying's sake. Even if that person could never see her again, he would still compromise in front of her for Jiang Ying's sake. This was the most bitter thing.
Jiang Ying, everything is Jiang Ying, how ridiculous.
Seeing her like that, Zhao Shu panicked.
"Lock him up."
"Wait!" Almost as soon as Zhao Shu finished speaking, Hao Shumei's voice came. Supported by a palace maid, she came to Jiang Ying's side and said, "Help Sister Jiang back."
"Who let you out?" Zhao Shu looked at her with a sinister gaze.
Hao Shumei smiled smugly, "Didn't anyone tell the princess? The master said that I need to move around more to protect the imperial fetus. The princess has locked me in the Buddhist hall. Could it be that you have ulterior motives towards the imperial fetus?"
"Moreover," she said, pausing as she took out a bright yellow token from her wide sleeve. Zhao Shu had seen this token before; it was a token given by Emperor Mingde to meritorious individuals, named the Linlang Token, with Linlang meaning beauty.
The claim that the token is like the emperor himself is an exaggeration. However, the person holding the token, regardless of status, will be protected. If they have nowhere else to go, they can stay in the yamen (government office) and command the yamen runners. The yamen must provide them with good food and drink. However, this token also has limitations. Zhao Shu has never used it before and does not know the specific limitations, but it is definitely not the kind of token that can be used at will.
Hao Shumei is truly capable; she even managed to obtain the Linlang Token. Although it's not a powerful token for mobilizing troops and cannot be used arbitrarily, it cannot be easily ignored, especially since Emperor Mingde is currently very sensitive and cannot tolerate others disregarding him. This is troublesome.
Hao Shumei took out the token and waved it around, then smiled and said, "Princess, rest assured, I like you very much. Even if the Emperor bestows this Linglang Token upon me out of favor, I will not use it to upset you."
Zhao Shu smiled faintly, "It's alright. Although I am not as knowledgeable as famous scholars and Confucian masters, I know that this Linlang Token is just icing on the cake for those who have made contributions. Consort, please use it. I can bear the consequences."
After saying that, she gestured to Xiao Guozi, "Auntie seems to have something wrong with her eyes. Why don't you help her to find the imperial physician?"
"**Sister is a lady-in-waiting bestowed upon me by the Emperor, so I will not trouble the Princess to do it for me. Hua Mei, hurry up and help **Sister back!" Hao Shumei coldly reprimanded her trusted maid.
Hua Mei was about the same age as her, around fifteen or sixteen, with an oval face and very pretty features. She walked up to Jiang Yue, who had already stopped crying. Hua Mei reached out to help her up, and Jiang Yue leaned against her, still looking heartbroken.
Seeing her like this, Hao Shumei impatiently turned her head away and said to Zhao Shu, "The master said that I should not overwork myself, so I will not accompany the princess."
"Did the Imperial Concubine use the Imperial Decree to order her to go with you?" Zhao Shu asked Hao Shumei, pointing at Jiang Yue with amusement.
Hao Shumei glared at Jiang Yue, then reluctantly said to Zhao Shu, "Yes."
Zhao Shu nodded, "Alright, Your Highness, don't forget that the Linlang Token will one day become unusable. I hope Your Highness will be careful." After saying that, she led her people away first.
After she left, Hao Shumei said to Jiang Yue in an annoyed tone, "So useless, all you know how to do is cry, cry, cry. Does crying make you the Princess Consort of Yong? Useless!"
Jiang Yue smiled confidently, "Your Majesty, please be patient. Prince Yong will definitely marry me for Song Tianhe's sake."
"I hope so." Hao Shumei said coldly. With Zhao Shu not around, she didn't need to pretend in front of Jiang Yue. She was just a useless and brainless piece of trash.
Zhao Shu hurried towards Jinlan Palace. On the way, she said to Xiao Guozi, "Pass down the order to keep a close eye on Jiang Yue and find Song Tianhe's whereabouts as soon as possible." She was really afraid that her father would compromise again.
"Yes, this servant will go and ask Master Xia to see if we can sell some information." Xiao Guozi secretly groaned, desperately hoping that Xiao Zhuzi would return soon, as this was something he was really not good at.
Zhao Shu frowned, "Manager Xia?"
“He is the head of the Borrowing Knife Pavilion. He has been in Guanzhou all along and has not left. Any news about Lord Wei comes through the Borrowing Knife Pavilion.” Xiao Guozi immediately gave a detailed account of Xia Guang’s identity.
"Get this done right away. If you can buy intelligence, buy a copy of why the Huo family is paying attention to Jiang Yue, a copy of Hao Guifei's, and a copy of Song Tianhe's. Be quick!" She was determined to nip all uncertainties in the bud.
Xiao Guozi responded with a "yes" and then turned and left.
Back at Jinlan Palace, Huo Danlan had already returned to the Huo residence. Only Sun Yun and the others were in the courtyard. Seeing her return, they did not show any joy on their faces. They asked worriedly, "Why are you not happy that His Highness Prince Yong has returned? Has someone upset you?"
"It's nothing." She gave a reassuring smile and said to Chu Chun, "Go and deliver the purple-gold crown and robes to Han Zhang Palace."
After giving the instructions, she also planned to take a bath and change her clothes to wash away her recent fatigue.
Inside the palace, everyone was busy with their own things. Xiao Guozi walked to a teahouse not far from the palace, placed his whisk on the table, and said, "Waiter, bring me a pot of Heavenly Red Robe."
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