Chapter 79 Joining the Party
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Watching Xie Qingran's retreating figure, Xie Hanyue felt extremely uncomfortable. Her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and she gritted her teeth as she said, "Xie Qingran, you just wait, I will never let you off easily!"
Xie Qingran returned to her Rose Garden and couldn't help but laugh out loud. Xie Hanyue definitely didn't understand why Zhou Huai'an was targeting her at every turn, nor did she understand why she was favored by the Imperial Concubine. However, it was good that she didn't understand; if she understood everything, there would be nothing to play with.
"Young Miss, you can still laugh?"
"I heard that the Emperor has sent the Sixth Prince to pay respects to the ancestors!"
"This...this time the Imperial Concubine will probably be even more pleased with herself, and your life will probably be difficult."
Baozhu was both amused and exasperated by Xie Qingran's cheerful expression, and quickly told her the bad news.
oh?
Xie Qingran was somewhat surprised, and frowned slightly as she looked at Baozhu: "You even know about news from the palace?"
"Of course not. It's all over the streets now. Everyone's saying that the Sixth Prince will soon become the Crown Prince."
"This Imperial Concubine has never liked you and has been targeting you at every turn. If her son really becomes the Crown Prince, then... then what will you do?"
Baozhu looked at Xie Qingran with a worried expression.
Upon hearing this, Xie Qingran shook her head and said calmly, "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, he won't stand a chance!"
The position of crown prince would never be given to Zhou Huai'an.
"Miss, please watch your words!"
Baozhu was so frightened that she knelt down on the ground, looking around nervously.
It's impressive that this little girl knows the importance of being careful with her words.
Xie Qingran nodded gently: "I want to eat meat tonight."
“Miss, you’ve gained a lot of weight, why are you still eating meat?” Baozhu looked at Xie Qingran with a helpless expression.
Xie Qingran really touched her cheeks very seriously. She had lived a very hard life on the estate before, so she was so thin that she was skin and bones and it was obvious that she was malnourished. But now, she can eat whatever she wants and does whatever she wants. Her complexion is much better than before, and her originally thin face has become a little fuller.
She is quite satisfied with how she looks now.
"I just want to eat meat."
"After I eat the meat, I still need to embroider. Tomorrow, I'll go out by myself, and you stay home and watch over me, okay?"
After saying this, Xie Qingran turned around and went to embroider.
Seeing Xie Qingran's actions, Baozhu felt helpless and could only nod before turning around to prepare a large pork knuckle for her.
Xie Qingran's appearance and inner self are quite inconsistent. She looks aloof and cold, as if she has no worldly desires at all, but in fact, she has always been a very gluttonous girl.
For some reason, Baozhu prefers Xie Qingran like this, who seems more lively and vibrant.
Living like this will make life less tiring!
The next day, early morning.
Xie Qingran deliberately wore a pale yellow dress to make herself look more charming and lively like a young girl before going to the private room of Jinlou to see Xiao Jue.
Upon entering, Xie Qingran noticed that Xiao Jue had also dressed up meticulously, so she smiled and said, "Your Highness looks really handsome today."
"I've come to see you to tell you about the situation of my Duke Zhenguo's mansion." Xiao Jue said coldly, pointing to the seat opposite him. "Listen carefully. If you still want to marry into the family after you've heard everything, then I will naturally come to propose marriage in person."
"The young master only told me this?" Xie Qingran sighed with some disappointment, then said calmly, "I know very well the situation of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, I know why the young master is in a wheelchair, and I know even more why Doctor Bai came. The reason I chose the young master is because I also hate the Consort!"
Now, Xiao Jue's expression really changed. The fact that he was poisoned was an absolute secret. Even Qin Shi in the family didn't know. Only Hong Shan knew.
But this little girl in front of me speaks so clearly, how is that possible?
How did you know?
Xiao Jue's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, his hand gripping the short knife hidden in his sleeve, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"How I know this is not important. What is important is that I was sent to the estate by the Imperial Concubine a long time ago, and for more than ten years, I lived a life worse than death."
"Our goals are the same: to bring down the Imperial Concubine, avenge the entire Zhenguo Duke's family, support the Fifth Prince, and stabilize the Empress's position, right?"
Xie Qingran walked step by step to Xiao Jue's side, and squatted down to look him in the eye.
Her hand grasped Xiao Jue's hand, feeling the short knife in his grasp, yet she showed no fear.
“I’ve said it before, in this capital city, I am the only one who can walk alongside you.”
"Your Highness, choosing me is your best choice!"
Xie Qingran's eyes were no longer cold; instead, they became bright and sparkling as she stared into Xiao Jue's eyes.
Xiao Jue's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, his eyes were icy cold, and he was on high alert!
This person is really something!
Xie Qingran knew that Xiao Jue wouldn't easily trust her.
She smiled slightly and said, "Then, shall I sell the young master some information?"
"Go ahead," Xiao Jue said, his tone tightening.
Xie Qingran grabbed his hand and pulled him over. The short knife gleamed coldly, and Xie Qingran offered her neck to him willingly.
"I know that if I say these things now, the prince will not believe me and will doubt me, but I am willing to give my life to the prince, just asking for a chance!"
"An opportunity to be by your side and walk alongside you."
Xie Qingran's eyes were firm and calm, seemingly carrying a sense of strategic planning.
But Xiao Jue's heart was in turmoil. He couldn't be sure if he could trust this young girl who knew him so well from the beginning.
She's clearly only a nineteen-year-old girl, but she seems to have lived several lifetimes. Her ability to manipulate people's hearts is no less than His Majesty's!
Even though Xiao Jue knew she was dangerous, he still couldn't help but want to get closer and investigate.
"Let's get down to business."
Xiao Jue paused for a moment, then finally released his grip, and the short knife in his hand fell heavily to the ground.
Seeing this, Xie Qingran knew that she had won her first gamble!
She immediately burst out laughing, and then said, "Xie Hanyue is the daughter of the Imperial Concubine, but Zhou Huai'an is not her biological son."
"What did you say!"
Xiao Jue's eyebrows immediately shot up as he looked at Xie Qingran in disbelief.
"Your Highness, is this news, this leverage, enough for me to join your cause?"
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