Concubine Chang's words made the emperor silent. Emperors have always been suspicious since ancient times. Shui Luolan is really a suspicious person. There are indeed too many puzzling things about her.
Even if she was the daughter of a wealthy family in the city, she shouldn't know so much. She was the first woman in Daning Kingdom who knew medicine, the first person who could dance while playing the pipa, and the first person who could compose poetry. Moreover, according to reports from servants, the poems she recited were already known to the people in the streets and were recited by people.
The tone of her voice and the way she did things were completely unlike that of a country woman. As the emperor, he had long suspected this. However, he never doubted her identity and had many private contacts with her.
Thinking of this, the emperor suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. If she was a spy sent by the enemy country, he would have been assassinated by her many times.
He couldn't help but think that the reason why the woman didn't attack him before was probably because she didn't find a way out. It seems that this time, he has to investigate this woman carefully.
Thinking of this, he sighed deeply and said slowly:
"Then give her three days and see what she will do. But I want you to go and see Yu'er. I need to know whether he is dead or alive. After all, he is my son. Even if I have confined him, I don't want him to die a violent death."
After saying this, a hint of dark loneliness flashed in the emperor's eyes.
Concubine Chang bowed slightly and replied:
"I understand. I will definitely find an opportunity to visit Yu'er. However, I think that since Shui Luolan has other purposes for approaching Prince Yu's mansion, she will not harm Yu'er. Yu'er is just a stepping stone for her to approach the emperor. I will take good care of Yu'er. Your Majesty, please rest assured about this."
The implication of her words was to remind the emperor that Shui Luolan entered Prince Yu's mansion only to get close to the emperor and assassinate him.
The emperor stood still, his hands behind his back, but his fists were clenched.
He should have known that Shui Luolan had other motives in marrying Yu'er. What beautiful woman would want to marry a half-dead man? And what virgin girl would want to be a widow forever? More importantly, she possessed abilities not found in ordinary people. Such a woman was definitely not from a simple background. How could she be willing to stay quietly by the confined Leng Yu'er's side?
Thinking of this, the emperor felt a little annoyed. He admitted in his heart that he had deceived himself in the past. He was happy that Leng Yu could marry a woman like her, but he forgot that she might have other purposes.
Leng Xi broke into the imperial study. Concubine Chang showed a hint of disdain at his reckless behavior.
The emperor frowned unhappily when he saw Leng Xi's impulsive look.
"You're not a good person. How did Concubine Li discipline you?"
Leng Xi glanced at Concubine Chang who was standing there, clasped his fists and saluted the emperor, saying:
"Father, I had something urgent to do, so... that's why I didn't pay attention to my words and actions. Please punish me, Father."
The Emperor covered his mouth and coughed lightly, then returned to the dragon table and sat down. He waved to Concubine Chang and said,
"You go down first!"
Concubine Chang raised her eyebrows slightly, bowed and saluted, "I will take my leave."
Watching her leave the imperial study, Leng Xi couldn't wait to say:
"Father, I heard that someone is doubting Princess Yu's identity. I disagree."
Hearing his unreasonable words, the emperor looked him up and down with a stern look, and then asked,
"Don't you always claim to stay out of the royal family's affairs? Why are you suddenly concerned about this?"
Leng Xi pursed his lips, clasped his fists and said righteously:
"Your Majesty, I want to say something on behalf of Princess Yu. Regardless of whether she's that country girl or not, at least so far, she hasn't done anything to harm Fourth Brother, nor has she done anything out of the ordinary. It's just that she knows a lot, which arouses suspicion. I feel this is unfair to her, and I hope Your Majesty will understand."
The emperor listened to him patiently until he finished speaking, then said with an indifferent look:
"That woman is really clever. She even bought a dissolute prince like you into her trap. It seems I really need to investigate her background and purpose."
Listening to the emperor's words, Leng Xi's heart suddenly skipped a beat. It seemed that Concubine Chang had already told his father about this matter, and his father believed her.
He rolled his eyes vigorously and was about to continue speaking when the emperor waved his hand to stop him.
"Stop talking. I will investigate this matter myself. Don't get involved. If you have the time, do something serious instead of just idling around all day."
After saying this, he waved his hand impatiently, "Back off!"
Leng Xi, among all the princes, he was the most disappointed in him.
He has always been unruly, but he doesn't care about royal affairs. To put it nicely, he has a free and easy personality, to put it bluntly, he is just not motivated.
Therefore, he did not like this son, and naturally he would not listen to his words much.
Seeing that his father's face looked a little ugly, Leng Xi consciously clasped his fists and saluted, then took a few steps back and turned to leave the imperial study.
He didn't understand why his father disliked him. He pretended to be indifferent to royal affairs, wasn't it to avoid rifts with his brothers? He had no interest in the throne, he just wanted to have ordinary sibling love. Was that wrong?
When he arrived at Li Garden, the palace maids were massaging Concubine Li's shoulders and back. When they saw him come in, Concubine Li waved her hand, and the palace maids tactfully retreated.
Leng Xi sat opposite Concubine Li, picked up the pastry on the table, took a big bite, and then threw it down angrily.
"What's wrong?"
Concubine Li looked at him and asked slowly:
"Who messed with my Xi'er?"
Leng Xi swallowed the cake in his mouth and sighed deeply.
"Mother, tell me, is Concubine Chang deliberately targeting Shui Luolan? I even gave her such an expensive gift at her birthday party, but why doesn't she appreciate it at all?"
Hearing him say this, Concubine Li looked at her in confusion, "Where did you get this from?"
Leng Xi then sat up straight, swung his arms and said to Concubine Li:
"I don't know who falsely accused Shui Luolan of being a fake in front of Imperial Concubine Chang, and then Imperial Concubine Chang reported the matter to my father. I wanted to plead for her, but unexpectedly, my father impatiently kicked me out. What do you think..."
"etc……"
Concubine Li interrupted him before he could finish his words, frowning and questioning, "You said someone doubted Princess Yu's identity? And then you went to your father to plead for her?"
Leng Xi blinked a few times and nodded.
"Yes, but Father..."
"You're confused..."
Before Leng Xi finished speaking, Concubine Li raised her finger and pointed at him, angrily scolding:
"This matter has nothing to do with you, why do you want to get involved?"
"How is it unrelated? She is my Fourth Emperor's sister-in-law. She is not a bad person. Moreover, Prince Yu's Mansion has gained popularity since her arrival. Why do some people doubt her identity just because she has some new abilities?"
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