Chapter 121 Liu Yu has gone mad, going to great lengths for revenge!
She practically gritted her teeth as she forced out two words: "Promising!"
Although those two words are not pleasant to say.
But the Empress Dowager was willing to step in.
The Crown Prince was still happy!
How arrogant is that woman, Qian Yueshu?
She was the one who did something wrong, disregarding her own safety.
Not only do they not apologize, but they also dare to give me the silent treatment?
What happened to the plan to have a baby?
I'm giving him the cold shoulder every day; he won't even let me touch him.
When will the baby be born?
However, the Empress was quite willing to play the villain.
She accepted the stern look.
It wasn't because I felt sorry for my son's grievances, nor did I condone his clumsy methods.
Rather, it's because...
One of his remarks, by sheer chance, enlightened her.
"Don't let her know it was my idea."
This means...
Now that she's a mother-in-law, she can legitimately take action.
Previously, Qian Yueshu had bewitched the Crown Prince, causing unrest in the palace and criticism in the court. As a result, she, the Empress, was also implicated for failing to properly educate her son.
That pent-up resentment in my heart.
She has not been able to find a suitable opportunity to relieve her stress.
Now that her son has personally handed her the power to "teach the rules," how could she not use it?
Mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law have been natural enemies since ancient times!
This statement is not unfounded.
Anyway, the Empress didn't think of herself as a bad person, she just couldn't stand Qian Yueshu.
They just wanted to cause trouble for Qian Yueshu!
Previously, the Crown Prince protected her so well that she had no way to make a move.
Now the opportunity has arrived!
It was the crown prince himself who begged for a lesson.
The Empress took advantage of this pretext.
Let's curb Qian Yueshu's arrogant and ignorant spirit!
Make it clear to her that the Crown Prince's favor is not a magic shield.
Some boundaries must not be crossed.
It was also to let her, and the forces that might be watching from behind, know that the Crown Prince's authority was not to be challenged.
This is not just about disciplining a disobedient daughter-in-law.
It is also a silent war, concerning authority, control, and the future structure of the inner palace and even the imperial court for decades to come.
The crown prince wanted to use someone else to do his dirty work.
She wanted to take this opportunity to show off her mother-in-law's power.
"Enough," she uttered softly, her voice regaining its usual dignified and composed tone, revealing neither joy nor anger. "You may go now. I will handle this matter carefully."
The crown prince was very happy to hear this.
But he was afraid that the Empress would punish him too severely, and he wanted to plead for leniency, but he was afraid that the Empress would be even angrier!
He opened his mouth, as if to say something.
But under the Empress's unquestionable gaze, he swallowed his words, bowed, and retreated with somewhat unsteady steps.
Silence returned to the hall.
"Someone come here." She spoke, her voice not loud, but carrying the authority of someone who had long held a high position.
A female official dressed in blue palace attire appeared silently in the hall, bowing her head to receive orders.
"By my decree," the Empress said, gazing out the window with a distant and cold look, "at dawn tomorrow, summon the Crown Princess to Kunning Palace. Tell her... I have recently acquired some fine new satin, and I want her to come and see the patterns. I also want to test her knowledge."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The female official replied respectfully and quietly withdrew.
Liu Mansion.
She asked Xie Jingxing to meet her last night, but was unexpectedly rejected.
This was the first time he had rejected her.
You should know that normally, it was only when she asked him out.
He always waits for me well in advance.
How could you be late?
How dare you be late?
But this time, he not only dared to do it, but he did it for Qian Yueqiu, a woman with a bad brain.
This made Liu Yu doubt herself once again: "Am I still the most noble lady in the capital? Am I still the woman who is admired by all the young talents in the capital?"
Liu Yu was furious!
She felt like her lungs were about to explode, and it was as if a fire was burning fiercely in her chest, causing her internal organs to ache.
The burning anger surged through her veins to the top of her head, making her vision blur and her ears ring.
She clutched the silk handkerchief tightly in her hand.
Who understands that feeling?
It was as if someone was repeatedly cutting her heart with a dull knife; it wasn't fatal, but the pain was excruciating.
It felt as if someone had forced her head into icy water, the biting cold seeping into her body through every pore, making her tremble uncontrollably.
What's even more hateful is...
She didn't even have the right to cry out in pain; she could only grit her teeth and swallow her pain, maintaining that damned dignity.
She can't even compare to Qian Yueshu, and now she can't even compare to her little follower Qian Yueqiu.
This realization was like a resounding slap across her face.
The most important point.
That is, she realized she had fallen in love with Xie Jingxing, without even knowing when it started...
It was on the very night Xie Jingxing rejected her.
Liu Yu smashed her most beloved celadon porcelain bottle and tore apart the flowing fairy dress she had just finished.
The maids were so frightened that they knelt on the ground, not daring to utter a sound.
Another three days of self-reflection at home.
Three days later.
Liu Yu rallied again.
Xie Jingxing, she absolutely must have him!
Not only do she want him, she wants him to willingly kill Qian Yueqiu and her two sons for her, and even kill the Ninth Prince for her...
So on this day, after Xie Jingxing finished his court session, she took the initiative to block his way.
Outside the palace gates, civil and military officials filed out.
Xie Jingxing, dressed in a scarlet official robe, stood out in the crowd.
He was talking to his colleagues, a perfectly measured smile playing on his lips—a smile that was distant and aloof, the kind of smile she was familiar with.
"Please wait, Lord Xie."
Once he was a little further away from the crowd, she stepped forward and blocked his way.
"Is there something you need?" He nodded slightly, his manners impeccable, yet his expression conveyed a distant and unapproachable air.
"May I speak to you in private?" She looked directly into his eyes, giving him no chance to refuse.
Xie Jingxing was silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Okay."
The two walked one after the other, maintaining a just-right distance.
In the end, Xie Jingxing got into Liu Yu's carriage.
Liu Family Villa.
This courtyard is her most private place.
She bought it with her own savings, without even her parents knowing.
The yard is filled with all kinds of flowers, which are in full bloom at this time of year.
Sometimes, when she was used to being the most noble lady in the capital and tired of playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she would steal half a day of leisure here.
But today, this place will become her battlefield for indulgence.
This time, Liu Yu didn't hold back anymore. When they arrived at the Liu family's villa, she kissed Xie Jingxing directly.
It was as if she was pouring all her grievances and determination into this kiss.
She could feel Xie Jingxing stiffen and hear him gasp.
She had been preparing for this kiss for so long.
She specifically sought out those short storybooks to learn it.
She would normally disdain doing these things.
Xie Jingxing would also be completely infatuated with her.
But today she must show her utmost sincerity!
She knew she was playing with fire, knew that once she took that step, there was no turning back...
Xie Jingxing's body was initially tense, like a fully drawn bow.
"Liu Yu..." he called her name, his voice low and hoarse, completely different from his usual coldness.
The man seemed to sense Liu Yu's special quality as well.
But he wasn't ready yet...
Or perhaps he was planning to live a good life with Qian Yueqiu from now on.
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