Chapter 688: The Imperial Concubine Invites You
This one sentence made Han An unable to say anything. Her lips trembled and she began to feel scared.
She didn't know why she came here today. Before she could react, she had already arrived at the Imperial Master's Hall. Perhaps it was driven by jealousy in her heart, she wanted to find Zhong Nianyao to ask for clarification, so she came in.
However, now she was really a little scared. Although the imperial edict had caused her and Prince Yu to separate, if she thought about it carefully, it was also a kind of protection for her! Of course, it could also be a death warrant.
However, even without this imperial edict, it is still unknown whether Prince Yu would keep her once she has lost her usefulness.
Zhong Nianyao had already issued such an obvious order to expel her, so Han An naturally didn't dare to stay any longer. She turned around and hurriedly left the Imperial Master's Hall.
Just as Han An left, Lu Yichen walked in again.
"Are you done talking?"
"Yeah." Zhong Nianyao nodded, "Everything has been made clear. This should be the last time we meet."
"After this meeting, I think her and Nalan Chenyu's life will definitely be wonderful in the future."
"Aren't you afraid that she won't live long?" Lu Yichen was naturally very clear about this.
"Then you underestimate her." Zhong Nianyao said with a smile, "Han An is no innocent girl. She was able to sit firmly on the throne of Princess Yu during my ten years of absence. She must have some ulterior motives. Now that she has the Emperor's decree in hand, her advantage is even greater."
"I just want to know whether Han An's marriage life, which he had doubted about leaving the Imperial Master's Palace and even betrayed me, can be happy."
Originally, she had no intention of pursuing what happened back then. After all, it had been so long. Furthermore, she had already awakened all her memories, so she just considered what happened in Li Kingdom as a dream.
However, Nalan Chenyu and Han An were too annoying, jumping in front of her from time to time, making it impossible for her to ignore them even if she wanted to.
This time, the imperial edict was a farewell gift from her to the two of them.
Elsewhere, after leaving the Imperial Master's Hall, Han An practically ran the entire way. She wasn't worried about missing her departure time, but rather, she felt a surge of fear when she recalled Zhong Nianyao's words and her cold attitude towards her. So, she desperately wanted to get as far away from her as possible; only then would she feel safe.
Finally, when they were some distance away from the Imperial Master's Palace, Han An slowly walked forward, preparing to leave the palace.
However, what she didn't expect was that when she was about to reach the palace gate, a eunuch came hurriedly over.
"Princess Yu, the Imperial Concubine knows you've arrived at the palace today, so she specifically ordered me to come pick you up. She's missed you so much, and wanted to invite you over to talk."
Han An immediately recognized that it was a young eunuch in Concubine Wan's palace. She wanted to leave, but it was too late.
The smile on her face was very forced. She looked at the young eunuch and said, "This princess is very grateful for my mother's care and concern, but the palace gates are about to be locked. If I delay any longer, I'm afraid I won't be able to return home today. Please help me inform my mother that I will come to pay my respects to her early tomorrow morning."
After saying that, Han An immediately raised his foot and prepared to leave.
She was no fool, and naturally knew that Concubine Wan's visit to her at this time must be bad news. The emperor's decree today should have angered and frustrated not only Prince Yu, but also Concubine Wan.
For a long time, Imperial Concubine Wan had been dissatisfied with her powerless daughter-in-law, who had no support behind her. Today's imperial decree had completely tied her to Prince Yu.
Concubine Wan had long wanted to replace her daughter-in-law, so it was easy to imagine how angry she would be when she heard such news today. If she went there at this time, she would definitely suffer a lot.
Han An wanted to leave, but it wasn't an easy task. She had just taken two steps when the eunuch quickly stepped forward and blocked her path, looking troubled. "Princess Yu, I'm just a messenger. Why are you making things difficult for me? The Imperial Concubine has said she wants to see you now, and my mission is to take you back. As for anything else you want to say to the Imperial Concubine, Princess Yu can explain it to her after she meets her."
Hearing the eunuch's rude words, Han An's face sternened. He looked at the eunuch with an unpredictable expression and scolded him, "Who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to stop this princess here?"
"I know my status is humble, but I must complete the task assigned by my master!" The young eunuch was not angry. He still had a smile on his face, neither humble nor arrogant, but he had no intention of giving way. "Princess Yu, since the Royal Concubine said she wanted to see you, then she must see you tonight."
"Even if I step aside now and you leave the palace and return to Princess Yu, the Imperial Concubine can still send someone to Prince Yu's mansion to fetch you. Wouldn't that just mean making an extra trip? Why bother?"
After hearing what the eunuch said, Han An's face turned pale. Even though he was very reluctant in his heart, he could only follow the eunuch obediently and go to Concubine Wan's palace.
She understood that the current situation did not allow her to be willful. Even with the emperor's decree, it would still be very easy for Concubine Wan to deal with her. Because she was the daughter-in-law, no one would gossip about Concubine Wan no matter how she tortured her.
The word "filial piety" was enough to suppress her so that she couldn't do anything to resist.
Soon, Han An arrived at Concubine Wan's palace.
However, outside the palace, someone stopped Han An and said directly, "The Imperial Concubine is busy now. Please wait here for the summons, Princess."
Han An also knew that this was a warning from Concubine Wan. No matter how dissatisfied she was, she had to endure it.
However, the nanny's next words made her expression change drastically, "The Queen has ordered the princess to kneel here and wait to be summoned."
"What?" Han An couldn't believe her ears. She asked subconsciously, "Why should this princess kneel and wait?"
"Princess Yu, it's useless for you to attack this old servant. This is the order of the Imperial Concubine."
Facing Han An's questioning, the nanny was also very calm, or should I say indifferent, "If you don't want to, this old servant won't say anything. Just wait a moment, Princess, go and explain to the Imperial Concubine yourself!"
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