Chapter 188 Changing the Medicine
The imperial concubine showed no intention of getting up; she simply clung to the emperor's leg and refused to let go.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, why are you doing this? Let's go back, let's go back first."
Seeing that the emperor's expression was getting increasingly grim, Eunuch Bao hurriedly tried to dissuade him, fearing that things would escalate to an irreversible point.
But the Imperial Concubine couldn't care less about any of that right now; she just stubbornly clung to the Emperor and refused to let go.
Seeing this, the Emperor finally lost his temper: "How dare you! You're becoming more and more ignorant, daring to threaten me like this!"
"I am not threatening you, Your Majesty. I only wish to ask that you not marry Xie Hanyue to the Fifth Prince!"
"Your Majesty, I beg you, I beg you!"
Since entering the palace, the Imperial Concubine had been constantly favored and had never begged so humbly before.
However, the Emperor had already promised the Empress what she was asking for, and even though he felt sorry for the Consort now, he couldn't go back on his word.
Are you dead?
"Send them back!"
Unable to vent his anger on the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor took it out on Eunuch Bao.
Eunuch Bao was also suffering in silence. In desperation, he could only have two eunuchs pull the Imperial Concubine away.
"Your Majesty, no, Your Majesty!"
"No, Your Majesty!"
The imperial concubine was dragged out, still pleading desperately.
Unfortunately, the Emperor had already made up his mind, and this matter was definitely set in stone and could not be changed.
The Empress quickly received the news and learned that the Consort was causing trouble in the Imperial Study. She sneered disdainfully, "I thought she was so capable, but it turns out she's only good at this much. Fifth Prince, you must treat Xie Hanyue better, even better. It would be best if you could make Xie Hanyue marry you willingly!"
The Fifth Prince naturally understood that Xie Hanyue would never actually marry him; it was all an act, a performance to make the Consort break down first.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand. Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will absolutely not let this opportunity slip by!"
Over the years, the Empress and the Fifth Prince have been suppressed by the Consort and the Sixth Prince. Now that a solution has been found, they naturally cannot be let off easily.
After returning to the palace, the Imperial Concubine immediately summoned Xie Yankang.
"What should we do? What should we do now? His Majesty wants to grant us a marriage!"
"How could Yue'er marry the Fifth Prince!"
Consort Gui held Xie Yankang's hand, looking at him with a face full of anxiety, no longer caring about appearances.
Xie Yankang had known and loved the Imperial Concubine for so many years, but he had never seen her like this before.
Seeing her in such a state of collapse, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please don't worry. I will find a way to resolve this matter!"
"What can we do now? His Majesty is already about to issue the decree!"
"What if they really get married? Wouldn't that be... incest?"
The imperial concubine sat in despair on the chair, covering her face with her hands and sobbing uncontrollably.
She really only made a mistake back then, never expecting things to turn out this way. She originally thought it was a win-win situation, but she never imagined that the Fifth Prince would fall for Xie Hanyue. Why did it have to be the Fifth Prince?
Seeing the Imperial Concubine's state, Xie Yankang felt a pang of heartache. He then said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, even if His Majesty bestows this marriage, it is meaningless if my Xie family is unwilling and the child is unwilling. Besides, Yue'er has never liked the Fifth Prince, so how could she possibly marry him?"
"Really?" The imperial concubine raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Xie Yankang. "Is this true?"
Xie Yankang already liked the Imperial Concubine, and seeing her like this made him even more heartbroken. He hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I have always kept the secret between you and the Imperial Concubine. I have never lied to you. Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will find a way to cancel the engagement. After all, the imperial decree has not yet been issued, and there is still time!"
"Yes, yes!"
"Yes, you're right!"
"Go quickly!"
The imperial concubine rose and threw herself into Xie Yankang's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.
Xie Yankang was incredibly soft-hearted and hurriedly turned around and walked outside, where he actually found Xie Qingran.
These past few days, Xiao Jue has been giving Xie Qingran the cold shoulder because of the matter of his heart's blood. Xie Qingran herself is already overwhelmed with troubles, and when she saw Xie Yankang come to see her, she roughly knew why, so she became even more irritable and said sullenly, "Father, just say what you want to say!"
"Yue'er doesn't want to marry the Fifth Prince. I'm afraid you'll have to go to the palace and talk to the Empress about this."
"Her Majesty the Empress dotes on Xiao Jue the most, and because of that love, she naturally treats you well as well as well, so you must be someone who can speak up for her!"
Xie Yankang acted arrogantly, as if this was something that should naturally be done.
this……
Seeing Xie Yankang's self-righteous attitude, Xie Qingran found it amusing, but she nodded and said, "Marriage is a serious matter that should be taken seriously. Since my sister does not like the Fifth Prince, I will do my best to help persuade her. I just don't know what to do if Her Majesty the Empress insists on this?"
"Go and give it a try first."
"There's no affection between them, and I doubt the Fifth Prince would like to force a woman, would he?"
Xie Yankang smiled and looked at Xie Qingran.
What he liked most about his daughter was her obedience and good behavior.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran immediately nodded decisively: "Yes, Father is right. I understand. I will go to the palace tomorrow and have a good talk with Her Majesty."
"You've lost so much weight and look terrible since you haven't been home for a while. You must be exhausted from working at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Do you want your father to give you two capable people to help you?" Xie Yankang looked at Xie Qingran with some heartache and sighed, "Look at you, how did you manage to get yourself into this state?"
"I'm doing well here, Father, don't worry." Xie Qingran gave a faint smile, trying her best to appear obedient.
Xie Yankang then stood up, looking at Xie Qingran with a face full of heartache, and said, "Take good care of yourself. If you're really tired, go home and stay for a few days. The Xie family will always be your home."
If it were in her previous life, Xie Qingran would have been moved to tears upon hearing these words, but now…
Xie Qingran found it all quite ridiculous, but she still nodded obediently, pretending to be compliant: "Yes, Father, take care."
After seeing Xie Yankang off, Xie Qingran returned to her room, intending to look at the account books, but unexpectedly encountered Xiao Jue's cold face.
"Change the dressing!"
Xiao Jue gritted his teeth and pointed at Xie Qingran's chest.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com