Seeing that she was staring at the signboard and not going inside, Dugu Ling asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is something not right?"
Chu Yuan shook her head. "It's nothing, I just feel like it's a little unreal."
Entering the Crown Prince's residence and becoming the Crown Princess was the original owner's long-held goal.
After she took over the mess left by the original owner, it became her goal, and now that it has suddenly been achieved, I have to say... it feels complicated.
Seeing Chu Yuan's hesitant state, Dugu Ling realized that things were not so simple.
He quickly reflected on what he had done wrong that had angered his daughter, Yuan'er.
After much deliberation, he concluded that apart from the two concubines in the mansion whose identities were unclear, there was nothing else.
He immediately beckoned to the steward, who was so shocked he almost fell down the steps, and said, "Uncle Qin, come here. I have something to tell you."
The latter, though not as nimble, had a kind expression and quickened his pace to step forward with a smile. “Your Highness, please give your orders. It is a good thing that the Emperor and Empress Dowager have bestowed this marriage upon you. This old servant will certainly make sure that the mansion is properly furnished for Your Highness’s wedding.”
Dugu Ling was satisfied with what he said.
In any case, just thinking about how she was about to marry Yuan'er made Dugu Ling feel like countless pink bubbles were popping up in her heart, making her extremely happy and excited.
The next moment, even though his voice was cold, it seemed to carry a trace of warmth, "How are Consort Xue and Consort Ning in the manor? Tell the main kitchen to prepare more of their favorite dishes tonight. After they finish eating, tell them for me that no matter what their reasons were for entering the Crown Prince's manor in the past, or what kind of resentment they have had over the years that prevented them from bearing children for me, I will not hold it against them."
From this day forward, we part ways amicably, each finding our own happiness.
Butler Qin, "..."
So, after the two concubines entered the mansion, the meal they finally received from His Highness turned out to be their farewell meal.
"This..." Butler Qin hesitated.
Even if she was just a concubine of the Crown Prince, she was still a noble daughter of an official family, not an ordinary concubine who could be dismissed so easily.
His Highness the Crown Prince himself is well aware of this.
All I can say is that if someone insists on doing something when they know it's difficult to handle, there must be something fishy going on!
Could it be that the future Crown Princess is intolerant of others?
Chu Yuan, "!!!"
Why are you looking at her like that?
Dugu Ling did this without consulting her first; she was completely in the dark!
Seeing this, Dugu Ling coughed, "Uncle Qin, stop looking at the Crown Princess, it wasn't her idea."
This Crown Prince finds this empty title rather meaningless. Moreover, my heart is now only for the Crown Princess; as the saying goes, "Of all the waters in the world, I only drink from one," and I have no time to care about anyone else.
If they don't want to continue wasting their youth in the Crown Prince's residence, they can be free after receiving compensation!
Butler Qin had a good memory and quickly memorized the key points Dugu Ling had made.
However, he did not think that the two concubines were bad, and still believed that it was all Chu Yuan's fault!
After all, no matter how angry His Highness the Crown Prince was in the past, he had never taken the initiative to drive anyone out of the Crown Prince's residence.
Dugu Ling had little patience to argue with him. Qin Bo had watched him grow up, and in the end, he would definitely do as he was told.
Meanwhile, he was showing Chu Yuan around the mansion, thoroughly enjoying himself.
But no one could have imagined that as evening fell, while she and Dugu Ling were having dinner together, Consort Xue and Consort Ning rushed in, their voices breaking with sobs before they could even speak. "Your Highness, please don't send me away! I won't go anywhere! I only want to stay with Your Highness for the rest of my life!"
Another one said, "Your Highness... I've recently seen many ghost stories. Don't worry, I'm much braver now and I'm not afraid anymore."
Chu Yuan raised an eyebrow. What was going on?
It's not that we have no feelings for each other, and we've never shared a bed, so why are you still so relentless!
He couldn't help but glance at Dugu Ling.
The latter's heart pounded wildly, and sensing something was wrong, she quickly explained, "Yuan'er, believe me, I really didn't touch them."
As he spoke, he hardened his face, and a cold glint appeared in his eyes. "Consort Xue, if I remember correctly, you told me on the day you entered the palace that you had been in love with your cousin since you were ten years old, and that you were forced to enter the Crown Prince's palace by your elders, right?"
"And another one, Consort Ning, you're as timid as a mouse. You cry whenever you see me at night. I've been to your room countless times, and you cry twice as much, tears flowing like they're free. Once, you even cried yourself to death. How come you're even daring to look at ghost stories these days?"
At that time, Gu Duling was bedridden due to a long illness and had lost interest in everything, including women.
In addition, he is kind by nature, and if someone can give a convincing reason for his mistake, he will not hold it against him.
Therefore, after the two concubines were arranged to enter the palace by the Empress Dowager, they were unwilling to serve him. They knelt in front of him and begged for mercy with despair in their hearts. He thought that the Crown Prince's palace was not short of money to support them, so he acquiesced.
Anyway, all the officials in the court hoped that he could get married and have children like a normal person. What else could he do but do as they said?
But things are different now than before!
They were kind enough to set them free, but they refuse to leave and want to linger in the Crown Prince's residence and affect her relationship with Yuan'er? Not a chance!
"Uncle Qin, call the guards and throw them out!" Dugu Ling said with a stern face.
Upon hearing this, Consort Xue and Consort Ning, who were on the ground, exchanged a glance, surprised that the Crown Prince, who was usually so soft and gentle, had suddenly become difficult to handle.
So everyone turned to look at Chu Yuan.
After a moment's hesitation, she steeled herself and cried out to Chu Yuan, "Your Highness, please, don't send us away! We are very obedient and will never compete with you for favor. His Highness is the Crown Prince; it's normal for him to have three wives and four concubines. Even if it's not us, there will be others, but those others may not be as obedient as us!"
"That's right, that's right. I've been weak since I was little and can't take care of myself. I'm afraid I'll die if I go out. Your Highness is so generous. As long as you give me a remote little courtyard to take care of me, I will definitely follow Your Highness's lead." Consort Ning wiped her eyes and agreed.
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