When the emperor saw Leng Xi speaking for Luo Lan again, he frowned at him with displeasure and shouted sternly:
"I haven't punished you for secretly taking Ming'er out of the palace, causing him to be seriously injured. Do you think you can escape the blame?"
Hearing this, Concubine Li's eyes turned, and she winked at Leng Xi while blaming him:
"Xi'er, Ming'er is your brother. You failed to protect him. It's your responsibility. Now I punish you by making you guard outside his door. Hurry up and go."
Obviously, Concubine Li was trying to excuse Leng Xi. She was afraid that the emperor would punish Leng Xi, so she took the initiative. After all, she was deeply favored by the emperor. If she said a few words casually, as long as it was harmless, the emperor would give her some face.
Leng Xi frowned, and just as he was about to speak, Concubine Li glared at him again and yelled:
"Don't you want to listen to your mother's words? Leave immediately."
Seeing this, Leng Xi glanced at Luo Lan and said to her with a firm look:
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. Xi'er is always on your side. Xi'er believes in you."
After he finished speaking, he glanced at the emperor and Concubine Li, without bowing again, and turned to leave.
Leng Xi is such a person. He likes to play around with people he likes, but he just keeps his distance from people he doesn't like, even if they are his father and mother.
Watching his departing figure, the Emperor pointed at him angrily and said, "Look, my beloved concubine, you've really spoiled Xi'er."
Concubine Li pursed her lips and said coquettishly:
"Your Majesty, you also dote on Xi'er, don't you? This child is just like that. He has a childish temper, but he actually has a good heart. He treats Ming'er even better than he treats me, his mother."
After saying this, she looked at Concubine Chang and asked with a smile:
"Right, Sister Chang."
Concubine Chang's face turned ashen. She really couldn't stand seeing Concubine Li acting like a spoiled child in front of the Emperor. She couldn't learn it, couldn't do it, and didn't dare to. If she spoke like that or moved in that awkward manner, the Emperor would definitely scold her for showing off.
She straightened her expression, nodded gloomily, and said sarcastically:
"What Concubine Li said is true. Xi'er and Ming'er's relationship is much better than that of us adults."
"alright."
The Emperor saw the hint of hostility in Concubine Chang's words and interrupted them with some dissatisfaction. He then looked at Luo Lan and said:
"Since Princess Yu doesn't want to talk about this, I won't force you. Although you did a great job healing Ming'er's injury this time, the incident happened when you and Yu'er secretly took Ming'er to see the lanterns. I won't punish you either. Let's just say your merits and demerits offset each other."
Luo Lan calmed down his expression, bowed indifferently,
"Luo Lan understands. If there is nothing else, Luo Lan will take his leave."
After she finished speaking, she slowly took two steps back and turned to leave.
She didn't want to explain because there was nothing to explain, and she didn't want to talk much. Ming'er was injured when he went out with them, and they didn't protect him well. They were indeed responsible, and there was nothing wrong with that. As for treating Ming'er's injuries, it was because she sincerely wanted to save him, and it had nothing to do with anything else. She didn't need others' thanks, nor did she need the emperor's reward.
After leaving the main hall of the palace, it was already dark. Ah Cai and Ah Hong hurriedly followed and asked quietly,
"Princess, what's wrong with you? You don't look well?"
She chuckled and shook her head, "It's okay, I'm a little tired. I'm going to sleep for a while and I'll be fine tomorrow."
Ah Cai pursed her lips and asked softly:
"That Imperial Concubine Chang isn't giving you any more trouble, is she? And Your Majesty, why did he bring two Imperial Concubines to Prince Yu's mansion? Seeing how aggressive they are, are they trying to cause you any trouble?"
Acai and Ahong were worried that the emperor would make things difficult for them if he left them alone.
Luo Lan walked while shaking his head and laughing, muttering,
"There are many people who want to cause trouble for me and my husband. We can only fight against them if they come, and we can block the water if they come. What can we do?"
The emperor's question just now and Concubine Chang's mocking look made her have a premonition that the emperor brought the two concubines with him this time not just to see Ming'er.
As she was walking in a daze, she was caught off guard and bumped into a broad embrace. Then a gentle voice sounded in her ears.
"Lan'er, what's wrong?"
She looked up in panic, and when she saw Leng Yu's familiar face, the corners of her mouth suddenly turned up, and a bright smile appeared on her face. She threw herself into his arms, put her arms around his waist, and murmured softly:
"Nothing. When I saw my husband, I wasn't afraid of anything anymore."
Seeing her so weak and helpless, Leng Yu felt a little worried.
He stroked her hair and asked softly:
"Did they give you a hard time?"
"No."
She shook her head slightly, "But I think it's soon."
At this point, she shook her head and smiled bitterly, then looked up at Leng Yu, "Have you made all the arrangements, my husband?"
He lowered his lips and kissed her forehead, then nodded, "Okay, but the emperor and the two concubines are coming to Princess Yu, so I have to go and accompany them for a while. You go back and rest first. I will come back to accompany you after I have arranged for them."
She pursed her lips and climbed up his neck, nodding coquettishly.
"Okay, my husband, go and do your work. I'll go back to sleep for a while. Call me when you come back."
After she finished speaking, she secretly pinched his waist with her jade hand, exhaled hot breath and murmured:
"Stay with me tonight."
Fortunately, Acai and Ahong were far enough away, otherwise, these words would definitely make them laugh at me.
Leng Yu rested his head against hers, nodded gently, raised his hand and patted her slightly cold little face, whispering softly,
"Go back and take a hot bath, then go to sleep. Your husband will be back soon."
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