Xie Lingqin took in Xie Lingyu's shocked reaction, her face remaining calm, but it was something she had already expected.
This seventh prince is clearly spoiled. When he looked at Xie Lingyu just now, his small eyes already held a hint of smugness and arrogance. Xie Lingyu is usually quite attentive, but today, perhaps she was too excited and forgot herself, failing to notice.
"...Seventh, Seventh Prince, this is not appropriate."
After a long while, Xie Lingyu's face turned red, looking extremely embarrassed.
How could she become the Seventh Prince's concubine? If word got out, she would be laughed at to death. She was the future Princess Consort of the Wise Prince.
“There’s nothing inappropriate about it. My royal brother has always treated me very well. He gives me whatever I want. You are the woman he likes, so you should treat me well too. You should do whatever I want.”
The Seventh Prince stood with his hands on his hips, snorted, and showed no respect whatsoever.
Hearing this, Xie Lingqin couldn't help but frown. She had only heard that the Seventh Prince was willful, but she never expected him to be so ignorant and domineering.
Xie Lingyu, may you have good fortune.
Xie Lingyu was quite uneasy at this moment. She hadn't expected the Seventh Prince to be so disrespectful. Now, she couldn't afford to offend him, so she could only look to Eunuch Ni for help.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Ni bowed and stepped forward, looking quite troubled. "Seventh Prince, it's getting late. If we're late and His Majesty blames us, this old servant can't bear the responsibility."
The Seventh Prince looked at Eunuch Ni, clearly somewhat intimidated by him. He tilted his head and thought for a long time before his bright gaze fell on Xie Lingqin.
Xie Lingqin remained silent, her head slightly lowered.
"Ugh, this isn't fun, it's boring." The Seventh Prince pouted, waved his hand, and quickly summoned a eunuch who led him to play somewhere else.
Xie Lingqin glanced at Eunuch Ni. If his words were effective, why didn't he speak up earlier, instead of waiting until Xie Lingyu was in such an embarrassing situation?
Xie Lingyu didn't care about anything else; she felt relieved and was extremely happy when she turned her head to look at Xie Lingqin's red forehead.
Serves them right.
"Xie Lingqin, you're really a nuisance. You've only just entered the palace and haven't even seen the Emperor yet, and you've already ruined your appearance."
Walking behind Xie Lingqin, Xie Lingyu whispered a sarcastic remark.
Xie Lingqin seemed oblivious, not even bothering to glance at Xie Lingyu.
"Miss, we have arrived. Please wait here for a moment while I go and inform them."
Xie Lingqin gave a slight bow, "Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Ni."
Xie Lingyu also bowed and smiled.
Eunuch Ni immediately walked through the large red door in front, which was carved with intricate patterns.
The Imperial Garden was in full bloom with a variety of flowers. Although it was autumn, the flowers were incredibly diverse and beautiful.
"Xie Lingqin, tell me, will you be able to leave the palace alive today?" After a long silence, Xie Lingyu looked at Xie Lingqin with a smile, but when no one was around, her eyes were filled with venom.
Xie Lingqin's gaze casually fell on Xie Lingyu's face. "I was fine last night, and I'm safe and sound today too. Don't you think so?"
That's a lot...
"Hmph." Now that she had been exposed, Xie Lingyu stopped pretending and her fierce look remained unchanged. "Yes, you are really lucky. Even bloodsucking worms can't kill you."
"Well, I guess I'm pretty lucky. You've been plotting against me all this time, but I've remained safe and sound."
Xie Lingyu frowned and twisted her face slightly.
Xie Lingqin's gaze shifted to the beautiful flowers.
"What's the use of looking? Your status is so awkward. Do you think it's a good thing that you have Prince Yi's help and Elder Dong's assistance? Hmph, it's just bringing trouble upon you." Xie Lingyu was displeased to see Xie Lingqin still unperturbed and added insult to injury.
Xie Lingqin looked up at her and said, "This is the palace. You should talk less and observe more."
"Hmph, are you trying to teach me to follow the rules?"
You can think of it this way.
"You don't need to worry about that."
Xie Lingyu raised her face serenely, basking in the sunlight, and with that slightly smug expression, she truly shone brightly.
In contrast, Xie Lingqin appeared even more composed and aloof.
However, we've been waiting for almost the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. It's clear that once we pass through this gate, we'll be in the Imperial Garden. Why is it taking so long?
Xie Lingqin sneered inwardly; it was clearly a test.
She was initially indifferent, but the pebble that hit her forehead earlier really hurt, so she raised her hand and gently rubbed it.
"Miss, are you feeling unwell?" Zihe stepped forward upon seeing this. When the Seventh Prince threw that stone earlier, she had wanted to stop him, but her mistress had subtly instructed her not to let Eunuch Ni see through her.
Right now, Xie Lingqin's smooth forehead is covered in red marks.
"snort."
Across from her, Xie Lingyu was overjoyed to see Xie Lingqin's large, swollen welt.
"What are you laughing at, Miss? Just now, I don't know who it was, but they almost knelt down and became your servant." Zihe said angrily.
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyu's face hardened. "You wretched girl, what did you say?"
"Whoever agrees, that's who we'll talk about."
"You, believe me or not, I'll teach you a lesson right now."
Zihe remained calm, not even raising her eyebrows, and whispered a reminder, "Second Miss, this is the Imperial Palace."
Upon hearing the words "Imperial Palace," Xie Lingyu choked on her words, quickly calming herself down. However, her eyes seemed to wish they could transform into sharp swords, ready to pierce Xie Lingqin's heart.
However, Xie Lingyu realized that she had been waiting for too long and hurriedly looked in the direction where Eunuch Ni had left.
After waiting for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a report was finally heard from ahead.
Xie Lingyu's expression relaxed, and she walked in side by side with Xie Lingqin.
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