Chapter 200 Indifference
Xie Hanyue shook her head without even thinking. No matter how stupid she was, she would never agree to this at this time. If she really got together with the Sixth Prince at this time, she would definitely not be a proper princess consort. But if she married the Fifth Prince, she would be a proper princess consort. It was like heaven and earth, a world of difference. How could she possibly choose the latter!
"No...no..."
"I won't go! I won't go! Father, save me!"
Xie Hanyue immediately shook her head and struggled desperately, refusing to agree to the matter no matter what.
Xie Yankang realized the seriousness of the situation at this moment. He took a deep breath and said, "Yue'er, you must trust the Imperial Concubine. She won't harm you. Listen to me and go with her quickly!"
"Father!"
"A daughter's innocence is so important, how can I just give it away like this without a clear explanation?"
"No, I don't want to!"
Xie Hanyue was really desperate this time, and she stubbornly refused to give in!
"Her Majesty the Empress has arrived! The Fifth Prince has arrived!"
The sound of a palace servant announcing came from outside the door. The Imperial Concubine's face grew even more gloomy and ugly. She gritted her teeth and looked at the Empress who walked in, saying directly, "Empress, what brings you here!"
"presumptuous!"
The Empress, exuding her full authority, reprimanded the Imperial Concubine!
"Your Highness has been in the harem for so many years, surely you know the rules of the palace? Do you need to ask me where I am?"
Seeing the Empress's expression, the Imperial Concubine's face changed, and she said, "That's not what I meant. It's just that Your Majesty's sudden arrival was a bit of a surprise."
"We've come to see the Second Miss." The Empress walked straight to the main seat, raising an eyebrow as she looked at the Imperial Concubine.
The Fifth Prince stepped forward and helped Xie Hanyue up from the ground, gently asking, "Why are you crying so hard?"
"No...it's nothing." Xie Hanyue shook her head with red eyes and leaned against the Fifth Prince's chest.
She has now made her choice; she must marry the Fifth Prince as his consort, not the Sixth Prince as his concubine!
Seeing Xie Hanyue's expression, the Fifth Prince understood her meaning, so he deliberately began to interact intimately in front of the Imperial Concubine, gently wiping away Xie Hanyue's tears with a handkerchief.
"Moon, be good, don't cry. If you've been wronged, just tell me and I'll definitely stand up for you."
The Fifth Prince's affectionate gaze momentarily surprised Xie Hanyue.
She thought for a moment and then shook her head: "It's nothing, really nothing."
"Let go! Let her go right now!"
The Imperial Concubine strode forward, shoved the Fifth Prince aside, and snatched Xie Hanyue away.
This action was far too much, so the Empress's expression immediately changed and she said unhappily, "Noble Consort, what are you doing? You are being far too presumptuous!"
The Imperial Concubine took a deep breath, hid Xie Hanyue behind her, and said coldly, "Miss Xie is, after all, a daughter of an official. How can you allow people to pull and tug at you like this?"
"Father's decree of marriage has been issued, and we are now considered engaged. It's alright if we act a little intimate." The Fifth Prince smiled gently, his cheeks even turning red.
What?
The Imperial Concubine's face darkened as she glared at the Empress, gritting her teeth as she said, "Your Majesty the Empress is certainly very attentive; this matter has been settled so quickly?"
"Your Highness, please watch your words. My mother is, after all, the mother of the nation and the head of the harem. Please, Your Highness, do not always act so disrespectfully."
The Fifth Prince frowned and looked at the Imperial Concubine with displeasure, clearly defending his mother.
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Concubine's face turned even uglier, and she coldly snorted, "I do not agree to this marriage!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress was so angry that she laughed.
The Empress raised an eyebrow and looked at the Consort coldly: "You mean you're going to defy the imperial decree?"
"That's not what I meant. It's just that Her Majesty the Empress knows perfectly well that this is the daughter-in-law I've chosen, yet she still insists on making things difficult for me!"
"Your Majesty, what kind of woman wouldn't you want as a daughter-in-law? Why must you compete with me for her?"
The Imperial Concubine knew that she shouldn't go against the Empress at this time, but she really had no choice but to. She couldn't just watch Xie Hanyue marry her own brother, could she?
Xie Hanyue knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face: "Your Majesty the Empress and Your Highness the Consort, please stop arguing. I am unworthy and beg for your mercy!"
For a woman, rumors and gossip are like open and hidden attacks. If this incident were to spread, Xie Hanyue would likely be unable to face anyone in the future.
Seeing Xie Hanyue's desperate state, the Imperial Concubine felt a pang of heartache. With no other choice, she could only grit her teeth and say, "Yue'er, you are someone I've watched grow up since you were little, and you're the daughter-in-law I've chosen. Don't worry, I will definitely protect you. No one should try to bully you!"
The key issue is that no one is bullying Xie Hanyue right now!
Seeing that the situation was not right, Xie Yankang could only bow and lead Xie Hanyue outside.
He couldn't control the situation that was about to unfold, and he didn't want to get himself into trouble, so leaving now was the best option.
The Imperial Concubine truly did not expect that Xie Yankang, who had always protected her, would choose to leave her at this time. Was he going to abandon her and leave her behind?
After getting into the carriage, Xie Hanyue looked at Xie Yankang with a face full of doubt: "Father, what exactly do the Imperial Concubine and the Empress mean?"
"Yue'er, tell me who you really like?" Xie Yankang stared at Xie Hanyue with his eyebrows furrowed tightly.
Xie Hanyue shook her head: "I don't like anyone."
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Xie Qingran knew that the Imperial Concubine would definitely make a foolish move, so she specially sent a message to the palace. Now that she knew that the Empress had led the Fifth Prince into Zhaoyang Palace, Xie Qingran smiled faintly.
She glanced at Baozhu and said calmly, "Make sure you eat well tonight so you can recharge. There's a good show to watch tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, Baozhu could no longer laugh and whispered, "Princess Consort, will you be implicated tomorrow?"
"No, go and send a message to Gu Xiangyuan. I want to see her." Xie Qingran's biggest worry right now is Gu Xiangyuan, after all, her feelings for the Sixth Prince are genuine.
Seeing Xie Qingran like this, Baozhu was a little worried and whispered, "Should we go over at this time?"
"Yes, that's the time to go."
"Go and prepare."
Before Xie Qingran was reborn, she didn't have any good friends. After her rebirth, only Gu Xiangyuan treated her as a friend. Therefore, she couldn't remain indifferent and ignore everything in this situation, since she was innocent.
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