In the evening, Jing Yuchen returned from outside the palace, and Ni Yueshan finally spoke: "Regent, where have you been all day?"
Jing Yuchen paused and said with some grievance: "Of course I'm busy with government affairs."
"Really? I went to the palace today." Ni Yueshan was sitting on a stone bench, peeling kumquats. Although her voice sounded calm, it also had a hint of coolness, which made Jing Yuchen feel a little embarrassed.
He coughed and then asked, "And then?"
"Then, I want to ask you, how about changing Xiao Chuer's name and identity and marrying her into the palace as a concubine?" Ni Yueshan said, his eyes falling on Jing Yuchen. There was a smile in his eyes, but Jing Yuchen did not feel any tenderness.
He looked embarrassed: "This... This, of course, ahem, no way! I like you, Princess. Who the hell is Xiao Chu'er!"
Hearing this, Ni Yueshan raised his eyebrows: "So, Your Majesty, you don't like it?"
Jing Yuchen nodded vigorously: "Of course I don't like her. She is not even half as good as you, Princess! From the beginning to the end, the only one I like is you!"
He walked behind Ni Yueshan and began to massage her shoulders, looking as if he was trying to flatter her.
Ni Yueshan smiled softly: "You are so sweet?"
"What I said is the truth. Where else in the capital can I find someone as beautiful as you, my lady?"
Ni Yueshan only snorted lightly: "So Zou Yangyao was disrespectful to you, and you just let it go?"
Jing Yuchen replied hesitantly, "Madam, do you have any advice?"
Ni Yueshan said calmly, "I forgave him somewhat when I saw him protect me while I was escaping and taking a knife for me. But I never thought he would be so bold as to harm you. This is unforgivable! I want to...find a chance to make him leave the capital and never come back!"
Jing Yuchen was silent for just a moment, then responded: "Okay, let me arrange it!"
Afterwards, Jing Yuchen took Ni Yueshan's hand and went to see Xueer together.
Everything that happened in the palace was seen by the servants standing nearby, and the news was then passed on to the palace.
Xiao Chuer cried for a long time in front of Miao Qinghua and told her about her tragic experience. Miao Qinghua listened to all the details Xiao Chuer said and felt that it was not a lie made up casually.
She was still listening. Xiao Chu'er wiped the tears from her face and then begged, "Queen Dowager, please give me contraceptive medicine. I don't want to get pregnant!"
Miao Qinghua sighed and said, "Silly child, how can the contraceptive medicine be effective after such a long time? We can only take action after your stomach starts to move!"
Xiao Chu'er was a little stunned, and then she started crying again. Miao Qinghua watched from the side, as if she felt a little distressed, and said, "Look at you, you used to be a doctor, but now you have completely forgotten your medical skills."
"Don't worry. Once your husband and I jointly eliminate the Prince Regent's Palace, you will be safe. Prince Regent, I can leave my family to you."
Xiao Chuer raised her head and looked at Miao Qinghua. Her expression looked very confused and a little helpless.
Finally, Xiao Chuer nodded and said, "Then, can I ask the general to come into the palace and meet with me? I want to explain things to him in person and ask him to be patient for the next few days."
"It won't be too late to take revenge when your troops are gathered, Queen Mother, so as not to offend the prince in vain and lose your life at this time..."
Miao Qinghua nodded gently: "What you said makes some sense. I will arrange a chance for you to meet him."
"Thank you, Queen Mother!"
During this time, Tai Banxue has been running around various storytelling venues, trying to suppress the rumors and spread another version of the rumor, but her legs are almost broken from exhaustion.
I just left the restaurant and am ready to go back and have a good rest.
Unexpectedly, she met two men dressed as thugs who blocked her way. They looked quite ferocious and difficult to deal with.
Tai Banxue frowned and demanded, "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?"
"Miss Tai, our princess invites you!" One of them spoke with a stern look on his face.
Tai Banxue was still extremely confused: "Princess? Which princess?"
While she was still hesitating, the carriage parked nearby was opened, and a voice came from inside: "Miss Tai, is it so difficult for me to ask you to talk?"
Tai Banxue's expression changed instantly, and she took a few steps back: "I have nothing to do with you, why do you want to see me!"
Duan Gouqiong, who had been speaking calmly, immediately roared, "It doesn't matter? Tai Banxue, who gave you the courage to write a false testimony to ruin the good things of the prince and this princess!"
Tai Banxue's expression grew increasingly pale. "It's all unjust! Everyone knows that I had already contracted the plague at the Prince's request. I was nearly dead, so how could I have the energy to write a testimony? It was General Zou, it was General Zou who did it!"
As she spoke, Tai Banxue knelt on the ground. It was already late at night and there were not many pedestrians on the street, but her actions still attracted passers-by on the street.
Duan Gouqiong snorted softly, "This princess won't trust anyone for no reason. Get in the carriage and follow me to General Zou's mansion!"
Tai Banxue bit her lip, looking embarrassed: "This..."
Duan Gouqiong shouted, "Bring the people to the car, and don't force this princess to use violence!"
Tai Banxue quickly pleaded, "Princess, please calm down. How about having my maid go back to the Tai Mansion and tell my grandfather and father I'm safe? That way they won't worry about my late return."
Duan Gouqiong rolled her eyes at her and said, "What a hassle!"
When the carriage stopped at the general's mansion, Duan Gouqiong took Tai Banxue and wanted to go in directly.
Originally, no one in the General's Mansion knew Duan Gouqiong, but because they helped search for Duan Gouqiong's whereabouts last time, they had all seen Duan Gouqiong's portrait and felt somewhat familiar with him.
"Meet the princess!"
Hearing the servants' greetings, Duan Gouqiong asked, "Is the prince already inside?"
The servant quickly responded, "Yes! Princess!"
"Lead the way!" Duan Gouqiong had already started walking inside. Tai Banxue followed behind, cautiously asking, "Could it be that the Prince and you brought me here this time to confront me face to face?"
Duan Gouqiong did not respond and walked forward without looking around.
Tai Banxue had no choice but to shut up and say no more.
When they arrived at the place, they saw a stone table in the courtyard, which was filled with delicious food and fine wine. Zou Yangyao and Shao Lecheng had already started drinking.
Seeing the two people coming, Zou Yangyao and Shao Lecheng looked very calm.
"Come, sit down!" Shao Lecheng called out and stretched out his hand to pull Duan Gouqiong.
Duan Gouqiong sat on the stone bench and muttered, "I have brought Miss Tai here."
Zou Yangyao's eyes fell on Tai Banxue, but Tai Banxue didn't dare to meet his gaze because she felt ashamed and a little annoyed.
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