Chapter 44 There's more than one dragon bed.
Liu Yiyi was leading the Empress in a set of health-preserving exercises she had created when she turned around and saw Qin Jinzhi carrying a woman as she walked in.
She rushed over, "What, what happened?"
Qin Jinzhi settled Zhao Ying'er in the bedroom next to Liu Yiyi.
"Check her injury; she got hit on the back with a stick."
Liu Yiyi immediately stepped forward and unbuttoned Zhao Ying'er's clothes.
His entire back was red and swollen, with clear marks from the blows, which looked terrifying, but only the topmost mark was bleeding.
Liu Yiyi took her pulse and took out a porcelain bottle from her medicine box.
Gently apply the ointment to Zhao Ying'er's back with a small brush.
"She's fine. The marks from the stick look terrible, but they didn't damage the inside. I've applied my ointment, and it will heal in seven or eight days. Her fainting was not only due to pain, but also because of extreme emotional fluctuations. I'll prescribe her some calming and restorative medicine later."
Qin Jinzhi nodded; Li Jin's skills were no worse than his brother Li Chuan's.
"What did Grandfather do to offend Grandmother this time?"
Liu Yiyi ran to the door and looked around for a moment before closing the door.
"Actually, it wasn't His Majesty who angered the Empress. Yesterday, His Highness the Crown Prince came by and had a big argument with the Empress for some reason. When His Majesty came over last night, the Empress chased him out of the palace."
Qin Jinzhi's eyes darkened, and a contemptuous smile appeared on her lips. So it was this fool.
He was clearly the future emperor, yet he sided with the powerful families—a fool.
"Let her rest and recover properly in the palace these next few days."
Qin Jinzhi got up and left, and Feiyan came running over excitedly with a bag of sour fruit in her hands.
"Princess, the fruit trees in the small garden have borne fruit, and they're especially sour. You'll definitely love them!"
He then placed a bag of sour fruit into Qin Jinzhi's hands.
Qin Jinzhi smiled and removed the leaf from Feiyan's head, "Aren't you afraid of falling down after climbing so high?"
Feiyan said proudly, "I've climbed this tree many times, and besides, I didn't grow all this muscle for nothing."
Qin Jinzhi said in a compromising manner, "Alright, alright, Princess, I will definitely eat all of these, but you have to go and call Shen Liuying to come see me now."
Feiyan pouted, "Princess, why did you go looking for her as soon as you entered the palace? Can she pick fruit for you?"
Qin Jinzhi chuckled and pointed to her forehead, "You get jealous of everything, go on."
Feiyan let out a soft snort after hearing this, and wiggled her little bottom to go find Shen Liuying.
When Shen Liuying heard the princess call her, she felt a little uneasy. After that day, she never saw the princess again.
Upon entering the side hall, the memories of that day were still vivid in my mind.
Qin Jinzhi remained seated in the same spot. Shen Liuying walked up to Qin Jinzhi and knelt down to pay her respects.
"This servant greets the Princess."
Qin Jinzhi looked at her and said, "You did a good job spreading rumors a few days ago."
Shen Liuying was overjoyed. "It is my blessing to be able to share the princess's burdens."
The news that Pei Jinnian was rejected and fell into a coma due to heartbreak spread rapidly among the public, which was orchestrated by Qin Jinzhi at the behest of Shen Liuying.
The various powerful families within the palace were deeply entrenched, and news of their involvement quickly spread from the palace to the outside world.
Shen Liuying is indeed someone raised by the Shen family; she has some skill in doing things, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to stay in the Empress's palace for so long.
Qin Jinzhi stretched out a finger and lifted Shen Liuying's small face. "This little face is truly pitiful. Do you still want to go to that dragon bed?"
Shen Liuying's eyes were filled with terror. She kowtowed to the ground and said in a panic, "This servant swears that I have never thought of seducing His Majesty again!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. I don't hold grudges. What's past is past."
She slowly took a sip of tea. Shen Liuying was really frightened by Qin Jinzhi, afraid that Qin Jinzhi would think that she had other intentions, but she didn't quite understand what Qin Jinzhi was saying.
Qin Jinzhi said, "Raise your head."
Shen Liuying looked up with a pale face and heard Qin Jinzhi casually say something that would later cost someone their head.
"There's more than one dragon bed. Would you be interested in the future emperor's dragon bed?"
Shen Liuying's eyes widened. The future emperor, isn't that the crown prince!
What exactly does "princess" mean?
Qin Jinzhi leaned down and looked into her eyes.
"My imperial grandfather is an old man. When he passes away, his concubines will be buried with him."
The crown prince was in his prime, but his family had few offspring.
If you can conceive a child of the dragon, you will rise in status through your son, and you will surely have a place in the future harem. At that time, your family will probably have to rely on you.
Shen Liuying's pupils widened slightly. "Does the princess mean for me to seduce the crown prince? What does the princess want me to do?"
Qin Jinzhi's tone was casual, but there was no mockery in her eyes. Qin Jinzhi really wanted her to climb into the Crown Prince's bed!
But why would she do that?
Qin Jinzhi chuckled lightly, "See, it's so easy to talk to smart people."
Her gaze fell on Shen Liuying's belly. "After you enter the Eastern Palace, I want the Crown Princess and the two concubines to be forbidden from having any new children. As for whether your belly will cooperate, that's entirely up to your ability!"
Shen Liuying swallowed hard, her voice trembling with anxiety. The princess wanted her to murder the dragon's offspring!
The Crown Princess and her two concubines are all direct descendants of aristocratic families, and their families attach great importance to them.
If she is discovered, she will be beheaded!
But Qin Jinzhi is right. His Majesty is already in his twilight years, and the Crown Prince is the eldest son of the legitimate wife. He is firmly seated in the Eastern Palace and will surely inherit the throne in the future.
If she could really enter the Eastern Palace, she would gain status through her son, so how could she not have a place in the harem!
Hasn't the Shen family already produced a concubine?
Why can't she?
The Shen family is also behind her. If she can truly gain a foothold in the Eastern Palace, who will dare to bully her mother and younger brother!
They can get back at themselves for the injustices and humiliations they have suffered!
"Of course, you can refuse."
"No! I promise the princess!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled with satisfaction as she watched Shen Liuying's ambition gradually fade.
"I will find an opportunity to let the Crown Prince meet you. As for whether I can succeed, don't let me down."
Shen Liuying respectfully kowtowed to the ground: "Please, Your Highness, await good news!"
Qin Jinzhi burst out laughing, "You really suit my taste. You're pragmatic and ambitious. As a reward, I'll send someone to bring your stepmother and younger brother to the capital. We'll be waiting for your good news."
After saying that, Qin Jinzhi turned and left.
Shen Liuying was overjoyed. She understood that Qin Jinzhi had brought her stepmother and younger brother to the capital only to control her. But as long as her stepmother and younger brother could leave that den of wolves, it would mean that she would no longer be restrained by her family.
Just thinking about the dirty secrets behind those seemingly respectable and upright families...
Even if it's a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, she will bravely brave it!
Shen Liuying's expression even turned somewhat manic.
She will definitely succeed!
Dear Father, I will carry with me the highest honor.
I've come to take your life!
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