Chapter 199 How can I believe this?
This action pierced Wang's heart. She silently withdrew her hand and whispered, "Okay, okay, Mother won't touch you, good child. Be good, Mother is going back."
Watching Wang Shi walk away dejectedly, Baozhu felt a pang of sadness and whispered, "Princess Consort, actually, Madam is quite pitiful too."
Xie Qingran knew, of course, that Wang was pitiful. She had been deceived by the man she loved her whole life and had raised the child of a slut for her entire life. How could she not be pitiful?
However, her misery was not caused by Xie Qingran, but for Xie Qingran, all her suffering came from Wang Shi.
Thinking of this, Xie Qingran's face turned very gloomy and ugly. She took a deep breath and did not answer Baozhu's question. She just lowered her head and continued to look at the account book in her hand.
Seeing Xie Qingran's expression, Baozhu realized she had said the wrong thing and dared not say anything more. She could only look at Xie Qingran obediently, hoping that she could forgive her slip of the tongue.
However, Xie Qingran clearly didn't take this matter to heart at all. Soon, the invitation from the palace arrived. Xie Qingran knew that something big would happen at the palace banquet tomorrow, and she felt a vague excitement.
When Xiao Jue learned that Madam Wang had arrived, he was afraid that Xie Qingran would be wronged, so he rushed over. However, to his surprise, Xie Qingran did not react at all and simply continued with what she was doing, choosing clothes for the children to wear to the palace the next day.
"There's going to be something big at the palace banquet tomorrow, Your Highness... It's time for you to make your move after all these years of lying low!"
Xie Qingran put down the jewelry in her hand and looked at Xiao Jue with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jue immediately realized what was happening and looked at Xie Qingran: "I'm afraid now is not the best time, after all... the Imperial Concubine still has some power in the court."
"She has power in the court only because she has a favored prince. Your Highness, think about it carefully. If the prince were not a prince, and the Consort still deceived the emperor, would those people still dare to follow her?"
Xie Qingran knew very well that the Imperial Concubine was just a favored concubine in the harem, and the reason why these people gave her face was only because of the Sixth Prince.
But after tomorrow, there will be no more Sixth Prince in the capital, and the Consort's last reliance will all disappear, leaving her a helpless victim.
The Empress, the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the Lu family, and even the Emperor's brother-in-law will not let the Consort off easily, nor will they give her any chance to rise from the ashes.
Xiao Jue took a deep breath and looked at Xie Qingran with some surprise.
Xiao Jue himself understood these principles, but he never expected that Xie Qingran would see them so clearly.
How could a young lady from a humble family know so much?
Xie Qingran noticed Xiao Jue staring at her and subconsciously touched her cheek: "What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
"No, I just think my wife is really amazing."
"Qingran, you are so smart."
Xiao Jue stepped forward and gently embraced Xie Qingran.
"Back then, she caused the tragic deaths of my entire family and the loss of tens of thousands of soldiers' bodies. Naturally, I will not let her off easily!"
"Qingran, you need to be careful tomorrow. I'm afraid she might really do something desperate and attack you and the child."
The reason why the Imperial Concubine was able to remain in power for so many years was not only because she was good at acting cute and charming, but also because she was ruthless and unscrupulous.
Xie Qingran smiled faintly: "Of course she won't let it go easily, Your Highness, don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"
As long as the couple works together, nothing unexpected will happen.
Xie Qingran was never a delicate little girl; she was also strong and resourceful.
Zhaoyang Palace.
Upon receiving the news of the palace banquet scheduled for tomorrow, the Imperial Concubine's expression immediately changed, and she overturned the table, exclaiming, "That vile Empress! What does she mean? Is she so impatient? I'll kill her!"
Seeing the Consort's frantic state, Yinshuang was so frightened that she dared not speak. She hurriedly knelt on the ground, without uttering a word.
The Imperial Concubine had completely lost her mind: "Summon Xie Yankang to the palace, and bring Yue'er with him, quickly!"
"yes!"
Yinshuang didn't bother to persuade her, since no one could talk her out of her current state.
Soon, Xie Yankang brought Xie Hanyue into the palace.
The Imperial Concubine didn't even glance at Xie Yankang, only staring at Xie Hanyue, and whispered, "Do you... want to marry the Fifth Prince?"
Xie Hanyue had already learned about this matter in the past few days. When asked about it, her expression changed and she said softly, "Your Highness, I'm afraid I can't make the decision on this matter myself."
"If you are unwilling, then pretend to be sick and don't go to the palace tomorrow."
"Perhaps, you could just run away and go far away."
The Imperial Concubine was at her wit's end; she truly had no better solution. The imperial decree was about to be issued, so the Imperial Concubine had no way to stop it, nor could she. She could only focus her efforts on Xie Hanyue.
Xie Hanyue knew nothing about her own background, so she couldn't understand why the Imperial Concubine was saying such things.
She took a deep breath and then said softly, "Your Majesty, I cannot hide away forever. Besides, His Majesty has decreed that whether I am present or not, the result will be the same."
Xie Yankang also realized the seriousness of the matter at this point.
He looked at the Imperial Concubine: "Does Your Majesty truly intend to bestow a marriage upon us?"
"Yes, His Majesty really intends to grant the marriage. No matter how much I plead, it's no use."
"He's determined to grant us this marriage!"
The Imperial Concubine took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and looked at Xie Hanyue.
"Moon, I have doted on you since you were little, so I want you to be my daughter-in-law. Are you willing?"
Xie Hanyue immediately knelt on the ground, not daring to speak.
"What does the Imperial Concubine mean by this?"
Xie Yankang also felt that something was wrong at this moment.
The Imperial Concubine hardened her heart, forcefully wiped away her tears, and gritted her teeth, saying, "I want Yue'er to consummate her marriage with the Sixth Prince tonight, so that this couple can have a happy ending!"
What?
Without a second thought, Xie Hanyue shook her head and refused: "No, this humble woman dares not. I beg Your Highness to have mercy, this humble woman truly dares not!"
Xie Yankang was also stunned. He never expected that the Imperial Concubine would make such a foolish move!
He looked at the Imperial Concubine: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this is not advisable."
"Why not? This is the only way now. I will absolutely not allow her to marry the Fifth Prince!"
"That's it, let's go now and do it right away!"
The imperial concubine rushed forward as if possessed, grabbing Xie Hanyue's arm tightly.
"My dear child, I promise I won't mistreat you after you marry into this family. Trust me, okay?"
Believe? How can I believe this?
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