Chapter 277 Where are the people in the Crown Prince's Palace?
After the others left, Jiang Fenghua finally confirmed her suspicions. That day, when Aunt Liu entered the mansion, Su Xuan also came. Ye Susu's carefully constructed persona collapsed, and she betrayed herself. She thought she was foolproof, but even the most meticulous plans can have flaws. If she hadn't made so many underhanded moves, perhaps she wouldn't have suspected anything.
Ha! What is Su Xuan trying to do by planting a seed in Ye Susu's body? He wants to use this child to seize the Xie family's power. What a pipe dream.
The Xie family's empire belongs to my son.
She wasn't in a hurry to expose Ye Susu; perhaps keeping the child would be of great use.
Back in her dorm, Jiang Fenghua didn't want to go and offer Xie Shang any comfort; she just wanted to hug her warm, soft pillow and get a good night's sleep.
Xie Shang had his grand plan to complete, so she didn't want to spoil his fun.
After taking a shower and looking after the child, she wanted to lie down in bed and rest for a while.
At this moment, Wuxin came in person, saying, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince requests your presence."
Jiang Fenghua wasn't surprised to see Wuxin. He had worked very hard, and it was his good fortune to be valued by Xie Shang. She had also told Wuxin not to tell her everything about Xie Shang. This was not only to protect Wuxin, but also to protect herself.
Xie Shang is currently only concerned with which concubine she is with; she neither cares about nor wants to hear about such matters.
Seeing that she didn't ask any questions or say anything more, he knew that he could control anything that might harm his master. For example, some of the servants serving the young masters were his people.
His master said that the best state is to remain completely still. He should stay the same as before and continue to do so. All he needs to do is be loyal to His Highness the Crown Prince.
Jiang Fenghua dressed casually, her long hair half-tied up behind her back, her face without makeup, looking pure, elegant, and beautiful.
It was summer, and the air grew increasingly cool in the evenings. She changed into a light white strapless dress, which made her look somewhat ethereal. Before leaving, she took a gold-rimmed fan from her dressing table.
Wu Xin looked at her beautiful mistress, who was bowing her head respectfully. "Please, Your Highness is still busy with state affairs in Taihua Palace. This servant will escort Your Highness directly to Taihua Palace."
Whether they wanted to come or not, Jiang Fenghua didn't bring any maids with her, leaving them to take care of the children in Chenxi Palace.
She actually thought Xie Shang would be in Chengguang Hall.
As soon as she arrived at Taihua Palace, she saw Xie Shang sitting upright at his desk, engrossed in his work. She looked around but didn't see anyone else. Wasn't it said that he had an extra palace maid by his side, and Tang Qianran who was supposed to be making ink for him?
Where are they?
She entered the hall and inadvertently closed the door behind her.
Xie Shang didn't even look up and said calmly, "Here I am."
Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "Your Highness is still studying hard!"
"I can't slack off, because Grand Tutor Jiang will be checking my homework again tomorrow. If I don't finish, my palms will suffer again." Xie Shang put his pen on the pen rest, picked up the paper and blew on it. "Ruan Ruan, come and judge my essay. What score will Grand Tutor Jiang give it?"
After reading it, Jiang Fenghua silently recited: "How to distinguish between loyalty and treachery... Discussing a wise ruler." This was a test question given by the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince.
After reading it, Jiang Fenghua felt that Xie Shang was quite upright. At least his central idea revolved around the word "for the people," and he was fit to be a wise ruler.
She knew he wouldn't just talk the talk; his ideas would eventually come to fruition.
Xie Shang stared at her face. "Does Ruan Ruan think I have any hope of becoming a wise ruler?"
"Let's wait and see!" Jiang Fenghua said calmly. "In my heart, at least His Highness the Crown Prince is right now." His political achievements are indelible to her. As for his past life, his favoritism towards the Su family for Su Tingwan, his indulgence of the Su family, and the Su clan's persecution of loyal officials, and his letting them go free, whether this is the behavior of a wise ruler, she will not judge. The world will judge him.
Xie Shang remained calm. "The definition of a wise ruler is subject to much debate. The path of establishing a dynasty is extremely difficult for any monarch. In my opinion, what makes a wise ruler depends on the extent of his achievements. Throughout history, which wise ruler wasn't created?"
Jiang Fenghua understood. In other words, one must have ambition to be a wise ruler; otherwise, one is weak and cowardly. He meant that he wanted to expand the territory, create a prosperous era, and make the Great Zhou a restorer of the dynasty.
Xie Shang's ambition was definitely not as little as she knew; she may have never truly entered his inner world.
Tang Qianran arrived late at this time.
She appeared at the entrance of Taihua Palace, dressed as a palace maid with exquisite makeup, carrying a food box.
Despite having no intention of doing so, I still respectfully greeted you.
Tang Qianran straightened her clothes, handed Wuxin a bag of silver, and asked softly, "Is Your Highness still studying inside?"
Wu Xin paused for a moment, then put the silver back into his sleeve. "Your Highness is here."
Since he started serving the Crown Prince, every penny that Consort Tang gave him was actually handed over to the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince neither stopped nor objected, as if he didn't care about it at all.
He felt that even if he accepted bribes from Consort Tang, the Crown Prince would not punish him.
"Then I'll go in. Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Wuxin." Tang Qianran quietly pushed open the door and went inside. Tonight, she was determined to be with the Empress Dowager...
Standing beside the prince was a tall woman dressed in pure white, but because her back was turned to him, she couldn't see what the woman's face looked like.
She was completely stunned, her grip on the food box tightened. Which vixen dressed like this was trying to seduce His Highness the Crown Prince?
Could it be Lu Xuefei? She's found out that Lu Xuefei is in Chengguang Palace.
Xie Shang glanced at Tang Qianran and saw that she had come again. He suddenly pulled Jiang Fenghua over to sit on his lap, put his arm around her slender waist, and was about to kiss her.
Tang Qianran cried out in surprise upon seeing this, instantly disturbing the two of them.
Jiang Fenghua turned around and saw Tang Qianran staring in disbelief.
She smiled slightly, "Why is Tang Liangdi dressed like this?"
"This concubine greets the Crown Princess and Your Highness the Crown Prince." Tang Qianran was terrified. What was the Crown Princess doing here?
Xie Shang said calmly, "No need for formalities! There's no need to panic. The Crown Princess is here on her first day in the palace to keep me company while I study."
"Yes." Tang Qianran didn't know whether to go forward or back. She originally thought that the Crown Prince was always happy whenever she came to Taihua Palace, so he must like her.
"Since you're here, then paint a portrait for me, the Crown Princess." He smoothed Jiang Fenghua's long hair at her temples and gently pulled out the hairpin from the end of her hair, her long black hair fluttering in the wind.
Jiang Fenghua's eyes widened in terror. "What is Your Highness doing?"
Xie Shang leaned close to her ear and said, "Your Highness, this outfit suits you well with your hair down."
Jiang Fenghua didn't know why he deliberately made these intimate gestures in front of Tang Qianran. Tang Qianran was an important pawn for him, and he should have made good use of her.
Xie Shang pulled her to sit down by the screen. Her waist-length black hair was draped over her chest and over her white clothes, creating a striking contrast between black and white. Her delicate face and serious demeanor made her appear as aloof and ethereal as a fairy. This was a side of Jiang Fenghua he had never seen before.
She had always been dignified and composed, except on her wedding night when she wore a thin red gauze dress, her graceful figure and timid demeanor only made her more alluring.
Xie Shang meticulously outlined her features, while Tang Qianran stood to the side, actually grinding ink. At this moment, she was extremely embarrassed and just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
His Highness the Crown Prince looked at Jiang Fenghua with deep affection. He had never looked at her like this before, even after she had been in front of him for so long.
She still thought the Crown Prince liked her very much.
Soon, a portrait of an unparalleled beauty appeared on the paper.
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