Chapter 544 Heartbeat (3)
Princess Ming'an asked, "You really want to be promoted, don't you? You really want to be taken care of by Prince Ding and have him respect you? You really want to rise to prominence one day, without having to bear the insulting title of a bastard, don't you?"
The two Xie brothers didn't say anything.
"I have a way to make both of you get what you want." Princess Ming'an said slowly.
Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao exchanged a glance, then leaned forward and said simultaneously, "Princess, please enlighten me!"
"That's me," Princess Ming'an said with a smile. "I'm a princess of the Qin Kingdom. Prince Ding has something to ask of my brother, the Crown Prince. That's why I've asked you two to come and please me. If I can speak well of you to the Crown Prince and help him and Prince Ding succeed, he'll remember your contributions." She looked at her painted nails. "Isn't that why you've been so subservient to me these days?"
Xie Changchao and Xie Changwu remained silent. Normally, this was the case, but they had been sent to please Princess Ming'an, and they hadn't initially expected her to speak well of them. Princess Ming'an was incredibly arrogant and defiant, and avoiding her wrath was a blessing; how could they even dream of gaining her favor? Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao were no fools. They knew that Princess Ming'an's sudden mention of this must imply some kind of exchange, so they remained silent for a moment.
Seeing that the two of them remained silent, Princess Ming'an couldn't help herself and spoke out. She said, "It's just a word from me. Many people want to ask for it but can't. You two have no relationship with me. For no reason, I spoke up for you. Naturally, I should get some compensation."
It would be impossible to pretend to be stupid again. Xie Changwu said, "Princess, please give your instructions."
"You all know," Princess Ming'an said, curling her fingernails, "I've always been kind and compassionate, and I've always tried to be kind to everyone in Mingqi. But there are always some blind bitches who try to provoke me." Her voice suddenly became sharp, "What I hate most right now is that little bitch from the Shen family!"
Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao were both aware of the conflict between Shen Miao and Princess Ming'an. Princess Ming'an was a man of great chastisement, and she would certainly not let it go after suffering a loss at the hands of Shen Miao. However, they were now in Ming Qi's territory, and Shen Miao was no ordinary young lady from a small family. If something really happened, Princess Ming'an herself would be a significant problem.
Princess Ming'an looked at Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao, her gaze warm for the first time. She said, "I know you two are both among the most talented young men in Mingqi, with extraordinary courage and insight. I wonder if you would be willing to help me with this."
Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao were stunned. Xie Changchao asked tentatively, "What are your plans, Princess?"
"Don't worry, I'm kindhearted and won't kill her," Princess Ming'an said with a smile. "But you must sell her to the lowest-class brothel in Mingqi. Once she's accustomed to life there, you can then find a way to have the government rescue her."
The two Xie brothers gasped.
Selling a woman to the lowest-class brothels practically ruined her life. The patrons of these low-class brothels were often the most brutal warriors and robbers, torturing her in ways that made her life worse than death. Many slaves who had committed crimes and were sent there by their masters died within a day. Yet, Princess Ming'an specifically ordered that no one be killed. Waiting until Shen Miao had been tortured to the point of becoming a walking corpse, and then asking the government to rescue her, wouldn't that be a complete joke? If everyone knew that the fifth daughter of the Mingqi Shen family had become a prostitute, they would be spitting enough to drown Shen Miao.
To let the most noble lady be ravaged by the most rough and barbaric man was probably worse than death for Shen Miao.
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