Chapter 201 Sincerity and Deception
Guan Yi'an was slightly taken aback.
Princess Qiongxiao certainly didn't lack jewels or men.
Not only were they not bad, but these two items were the most abundant in her princess's residence.
Guan Yi'an assumed that everyone in the world, like him, hoped to receive the emperor's reward, but he forgot that Princess Qiongxiao and he were not on the same starting point.
The summit he so desperately sought was already reached by Princess Qiongxiao.
Guan Yi'an had no choice but to change his tune. "The Emperor trusts the Princess and treats her well, so the Princess naturally lacks nothing. But now the King of Northern Frontier has started a rebellion with many soldiers under his command. If he succeeds in his rebellion and ascends the throne, everything the Princess has will change hands. And the information I have is very likely to severely damage the King of Northern Frontier and quell the rebellion."
Princess Qiongxiao finally began to look Guan Yi'an seriously.
"Tell me, what's the news?"
Guan Yi'an originally intended to speak to the Emperor first, but if he didn't speak now, Princess Qiongxiao wouldn't be willing to take him to see the Emperor. After a slight hesitation, he finally spoke.
"During my trip to Jiangnan, I encountered Meng Lingge, the eldest daughter of the Meng family who had divorced the King of the Northern Frontier. This woman is cunning and treacherous. When the incident occurred at the Prince of Anshun's residence, she begged the Emperor to allow her to divorce the King of the Northern Frontier. Afterward, she secretly ran away to her maternal grandmother's house in Jiangnan. Everyone thought that she had no relationship with the King of the Northern Frontier anymore, but little did they know that this woman had deceived everyone and was already pregnant with the King of the Northern Frontier's child!"
"Think about it, this girl's father, Meng Xingyuan, is a high-ranking prime minister, yet his daughter is having an affair with the King of the Northern Frontier and even went to a distant place to give birth to the son of the rebellious king. If such a traitorous accomplice is not dealt with as soon as possible, it will be a great disaster. On the contrary, as long as I inform the emperor of this matter in time, we can use Meng Lingge's unborn child to deal with the King of the Northern Frontier."
"But this matter should be done sooner rather than later. If someone else gets there first, or if Meng Xingyuan discovers it and tries to harm us, then we will miss a golden opportunity."
Guan Yi'an spoke with fervor and righteous indignation, but Princess Qiongxiao's expression grew increasingly cold as she listened. After Guan Yi'an finished speaking, she simply gave a faint "hmm."
Guan Yi'an wasn't sure if Princess Qiongxiao hadn't heard him clearly or if he hadn't explained it clearly. Just as he was about to analyze the pros and cons for Princess Qiongxiao again, Princess Qiongxiao suddenly spoke.
"I have not paid attention to court affairs for many years. The time I saved you was already an exception. Since it was an exception, how can it be repeated again and again? You don't need to say anything more about this matter. I am angry that I am powerless to help you."
"This matter concerns the life and death of the nation," Guan Yi'an said excitedly. "Princess, all you need to do is take me to see the Emperor, and leave everything else to me. This is something that will benefit you in every way. If it weren't for the fact that you saved my life, I could have asked someone else for help. I am only thinking of you, Princess. Please think it over carefully, and we will go to the palace immediately once you have made up your mind."
He never expected that Princess Qiongxiao would reject him.
He possesses such a great secret, so it's barely understandable that Princess Qiongxiao wouldn't accept any reward or recognition. But does Princess Qiongxiao not care about the survival of the nation?
If the King of Northern Frontier were to declare himself emperor, what good would come of her, a princess of the old kingdom?
"I have thought this through very clearly. This matter is not my concern, and I will not concern myself with it. Considering that you spent three months with me at the Princess's residence, I will give you another piece of advice: do what needs to be done quickly, or you may not have another chance."
Princess Qiongxiao looked at Guan Yi'an and said coldly.
"If you wish to marry Han Cui, I will officiate your wedding. If you wish to serve me, I can also reserve position number nineteen for you. As for other matters, I cannot help you."
This man is ambitious but unrealistic, hypocritical and heartless. If it weren't for Han Cui caring about him, Princess Qiongxiao wouldn't want to keep such a treacherous person by her side.
The humiliation I deliberately inflicted on him yesterday was to make him realize his place.
Unexpectedly, Guan Yi'an remained ambitious.
Guan Yi'an waited patiently for a day and a night, only to receive this result. He was quite indignant and said, "With the country in peril, I have no heart for love. As a member of the royal family, the princess should not only seek immediate enjoyment..."
"How funny." Princess Qiongxiao slowly walked up to Guan Yi'an, extended her slender, jade-like fingers, and used her exquisitely manicured nails to lift Guan Yi'an's chin.
"I rescued you from prison just to hear you lecture me? I suffered humiliation for the sake of the country, ensuring peace for Jin Yue Kingdom, and you were still a child who couldn't speak properly. Do you think I can't see through your true intentions, whether you're acting for the country or for yourself?"
The sharp points of the fingernails pressed against the chin, exuding a strong sense of intimidation.
The place had just been repaired. Guan Yi'an looked up and saw Princess Qiongxiao's cold and disdainful gaze. Knowing that the other party was angry, he quickly softened his voice and said, "I misspoke, please forgive me, Princess."
Princess Qiongxiao released her hand, gently blew on the fingernails that had just touched Guan Yi'an, and smiled softly as she looked down. "Your face before was full of eagerness for quick success and instant benefits. Now, after only two months of changing it, it's already full of scheming. Your appearance reflects your heart. Since you don't want to stay, we are not on the same path. You'd better not come to this princess's residence anymore."
She has already saved the person, so she has no regrets.
But since we're on different paths, we should part ways as soon as possible.
Guan Yi'an was completely puzzled upon hearing this. He had told the princess such an important matter, but not only did she not appreciate his efforts, she even drove him away.
Guan Yi'an was about to speak again when the princess turned and left with Han Cui.
Two guards then entered and, without saying a word, lifted Guan Yi'an up and threw him out of the princess's residence.
Guan Yi'an was truly furious this time.
In his view, Princess Qiongxiao had ruined her mind by indulging in sensual pleasures day and night. She was completely unmoved by this opportunity to make a name for herself that others would kill for, and instead advised him not to get involved.
He traveled day and night to the capital to report this matter to the emperor and seek rewards and honors. There was no way he would give up.
Princess Qiongxiao is short-sighted. She shouldn't be envious when he accomplishes this on his own and reaps the benefits!
Guan Yi'an had been kneeling for too long, and filled with anger and shame, he limped away in a disheveled state.
Meanwhile, in the princess's residence behind him, Princess Qiongxiao pushed open the study that she hadn't entered for many days, and had Han Cui grind ink beside her. She spread out the paper and began to write a letter.
His handwriting was bold and unrestrained; he only wrote a few lines hastily. After they dried, he took out a portrait from the drawer and handed them to the guards waiting outside the door.
"Send it to the Prime Minister's residence immediately and make sure it reaches Meng Xingyuan."
The guards obeyed and left. Princess Qiongxiao turned around and saw Han Cui with tears streaming down her face. She knelt down in front of her.
"Princess, why?"
She was originally illiterate, but after entering the princess's residence, the princess sent someone to teach her for some time, and she learned to recognize some simple characters.
The letter she had just read, when put together with the words she recognized, clearly contained a brief summary of what Guan Yi'an had said that day to Meng Xingyuan.
The portrait depicted number nineteen, the face Guan Yi'an is currently using.
Princess Qiongxiao turned and closed the door, then helped Han Cui up; her one eye was slightly red.
"Why? Because Guan Yi'an hopes that Your Majesty will annihilate the King of the Northern Frontier, while I hope that the King of the Northern Frontier will attack the capital, kill Your Majesty, and preferably blind him and disfigure his face, so that he can also taste the feeling of being humiliated for two whole years!"
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