Seeing his righteous words, Concubine Li sighed helplessly, shook her head and explained:
"Xi'er, you're so stupid! Even if you think she's a good person, you shouldn't have gone directly to your father to question him. Your father is a very suspicious person, and that's why Concubine Chang told the emperor about this. Besides, there are indeed many suspicious points about Shui Luolan, and you're still adding to the chaos. Aren't you just adding to your father's troubles? You're so stupid."
Leng Xi did not agree with her words, but continued to mutter:
"Why are you hiding something? Shui Luolan has been married into Prince Yu's Mansion for so long and has never harmed anyone. On the contrary, she's always been thinking about the best interests of Prince Yu. Why would you doubt her?"
"Stop talking."
Seeing Leng Xi's stubbornness, Concubine Li waved her hands in annoyance. "With your temper, no wonder your father doesn't like you. Didn't Mother tell you that no matter what, you should discuss it with Mother first? Why did you go directly to your father this time?"
"I am the emperor's son. Why can't I go to him directly?"
"He is the emperor. He is not an ordinary father."
Concubine Li was a little anxious. She rubbed her forehead vigorously and sighed helplessly.
"Xi'er, you must remember everything Mother has said to you. If you want to survive well in this palace, you must have your own abilities and eliminate those who are not yours. Mother is paving the way for you. You must obey and not act recklessly, understand?"
"Mother, I've already said that I don't need you to pave the way for me, and I don't want to be the emperor. I hope you won't do anything unnecessary."
"Confused."
Concubine Li suddenly shouted:
"Do you think you can live a peaceful life by staying out of the world? Xi'er, you think too simply. Since ancient times, how many emperors have been able to tolerate their brothers? The reason why the current Prince of Zhennan can live a stable life is because he took the initiative to ask to be the king of the southern border. When the emperor ascended the throne, he promised that he would never set foot in the capital for twenty years. Only then did the emperor let him go. Do you think the royal family is as harmonious as you see it?"
Concubine Li's earnest words made Leng Xi stunned for a while. Then, he sighed, looked at Concubine Li and said:
"No matter what, I think Shui Luolan is a good person. Why don't you ask for mercy for her, mother?"
"snort!"
Concubine Li scowled at him again, her face filled with anger. "You are such a blockhead! From today on, you are not allowed to mention anything about Shui Luolan again. No matter how the Emperor punishes her, you are not allowed to interfere. Otherwise, your mother will put you in solitary confinement."
It was the first time that Leng Xi saw his mother so angry with him. He pursed his lips and dared not say anything. But as for Shui Luolan, he always thought she was a good person. From the first time he took the initiative to tease her, he felt that she would be a good person.
…
The next day, after seeing off the last patient of the afternoon, Luo Lan dressed up carefully, then took Acai and Ahong on a carriage to the palace.
Before getting on the horse, Ah Hong looked around cautiously. After getting on the horse, he whispered to her:
"Princess, I feel like someone is watching us."
Luo Lan twitched the corner of his mouth and smiled disdainfully.
"I know that Concubine Chang doesn't want to give me three days to repent, but she wants to use these three days to make me fall into her trap."
"What should we do? Will it be dangerous for us to enter the palace now?"
Luo Lan bit her lip lightly and gave a helpless smile. "I will go through fire and water, otherwise, within three days, they will break into Prince Yu's mansion and come to see Leng Yu, claiming they are suspicious of my identity and that they are afraid it will harm Prince Yu. Then, everything will be exposed. Instead of waiting passively, it is better to take the initiative to face it. Perhaps there will be a glimmer of hope."
When she said this, a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes, and her worry about Leng Yu increased.
If she hadn't been forced step by step, why would she reveal her many skills? However, she didn't expect that these skills would become bargaining chips for others to be suspicious. If she had known this, she should have been more low-key.
Seeing that Ah Hong and Ah Cai were looking at her with worried eyes, she smiled bitterly and comforted them:
"Don't worry. We're in broad daylight, and in the Imperial Palace. No one will do anything to me. Besides, I haven't concealed my identity. I'm Shui Luolan from the countryside. I know you think my identity is fake. In fact, I told Leng Yu when I came here that my body comes from the countryside, and my soul comes from another world. But I can't tell anyone because no one will believe it."
Her words startled the two girls. Ah Cai looked at her with astonishment and asked in surprise:
"Princess, where is the Other World? Do the people in the Other World know everything?"
Ah Hong frowned and glared at her, scolding her dissatisfiedly:
"Don't ask if you don't understand. We just need to know that there's nothing wrong with us following the princess."
Luo Lan looked at the two girls, one active and one quiet, shook his head and chuckled.
She didn't know how to explain, nor did she want to explain too much.
The carriage was moving smoothly on the streets of the capital. Outside, the city was still bustling and the shouts of vendors were endless. However, Luo Lan had no intention of looking at them. For Leng Yu who was far away in Ningguta, for Prince Yu's Mansion, and for herself, tonight, she could only succeed and not fail.
The carriage stopped at the palace gate. The eyes that had been following the carriage showed a hint of coldness. They only disappeared after watching Luo Lan enter the palace gate...
After Luo Lan entered the palace, she went straight to Dening Palace. She knew that from the moment she walked through the palace gate, someone would be watching her, so the first thing she wanted to do was to see Concubine Chang, otherwise, she would arouse even more suspicion.
Concubine Chang was a little surprised at her arrival. She didn't expect that this woman would come so soon.
There was a hint of pride on her lips, and she waved to the nanny, signaling her to come in.
Luo Lan asked Acai and Ahong to wait outside, and she came to Dening Palace alone.
"Good luck to the Queen."
After she bowed and saluted, she stood up straight. Concubine Chang straightened her expression and raised her eyebrows and asked:
"Have you figured it out?"
Shui Luolan frowned slightly, and a trace of contempt flashed in her smart eyes. This Concubine Chang must be very eager to see her fun!
She replied softly:
"I've figured it out, so I came to confess my crime to the Empress."
"Oh? I'm happy for you that you can figure it out. Then tell me! Who are you? What is your purpose in entering Prince Yu's Mansion? Did you harm the real Shui Luolan?"
In response to her unreasonable question, Luo Lan smiled bitterly in his heart, but replied seriously:
"Although I have figured it out, I don't want to speak about it in Dening Palace because this matter is extraordinary. Therefore, I want to meet the emperor in person to explain this matter. I hope Your Majesty will agree."
Hearing her words, Concubine Chang's face suddenly darkened. She snorted and then said:
"Don't you want me to plead for you with the Emperor? If you tell me the whole story, I might be able to help you."
"No one can help me."
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