Chapter 12: The Minister is Willing to Help My Sister
The nanny glanced at Bai Qingyou with disdain and said, "Your Majesty, she is the second daughter of Lord Bai from the Prime Minister's Mansion."
The word "born out of wedlock" was deliberately emphasized.
Prime Minister Bai originally had the mentality of just eating melons, but he ended up eating the melon himself and almost choked on his own saliva.
"Qingyou? Why is it you?"
His mind turned quickly, and he knelt down in front of His Majesty with a plop: "Your Majesty, please make the decision for my daughter."
When he knelt down, he was clearly saying that it was the Third Prince who forced his girl.
The third prince intended to say that it was Bai Qingyou who seduced him, but saying so would undoubtedly offend the Prime Minister's Mansion completely, so he could only accept it.
His Majesty looked past Bai Changhao and fixed his gaze on Bai Qingyou:
"Are you the one who composed the poem about plum blossoms?"
"...yes"
Bai Qingyou was scared to death. She had given herself to the Third Prince and achieved her goal, so she should be happy.
But she was almost embarrassed to be watched by so many people.
"Hmph, the poem is noble, but the person is so unpresentable."
Bai Qingyou lowered his head, feeling extremely embarrassed.
How could the emperor say that about her? After all, she is the most talented woman in the capital and the daughter of the prime minister.
The Regent was attracted by Bai Qinghuan as soon as he came in. It was because she was a unique sight just standing there.
She was smiling secretly, and he saw her right in the act, like a little fox stealing some fish.
Needless to say, she will have a role to play in this scene.
However, she had been chasing after the Third Prince every day before, and even he had heard about it.
She has made a big splash today. Shouldn't she make the Third Prince fall in love with her and secure her position as the Third Prince's consort?
Why should we help these two people?
It can't be that Ehuang and Nvying shared the same husband.
A person who can write like that cannot be the same as ordinary women.
He couldn't see through her thoughts.
Bai Qinghuan noticed that someone was staring at him, no matter how slow he was.
She turned sideways and saw the Regent, a look of astonishment on her face.
It was as if he had just realized that his savior was the Regent.
Then he performed the blessing ceremony and said silently, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Regent saw what she was saying from her lip shape and nodded to show that he understood.
Bai Qinghuan smiled, happy to see the Regent.
Then a string of tears quickly flowed from his eyes.
The Regent was stunned. What happened?
Shu Feng was stunned. Could a woman change her expression?
So scary.
Bai Qinghuan no longer looked at the Regent. She covered her mouth with a handkerchief and pressed down the corners of her mouth, fearing that they would curl up.
Kneeling before His Majesty, next to Bai Changhao.
"Your Majesty, since the Third Prince and my sister are in love, I am willing to help my sister."
Bai Changhao shouted angrily: "Why are you causing trouble?"
"Who are you?"
The eldest princess took the initiative to introduce: "Your Majesty, this is the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Bai's residence."
"Your handwriting is very good. Your handwriting reflects your personality."
From the look on His Majesty's face, the Princess seemed unaware that she was engaged to the Third Prince.
After explaining it in a low voice, the emperor suddenly understood.
Then he narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you willing to give up your engagement with the Third Prince?"
"Yes, I do not want to separate lovers."
The third prince didn't want to do that. Bai Qinghuan, the legitimate daughter, had the An Ning Marquisate behind him. He didn't want to give up and looked at Bai Qinghuan eagerly.
"Qing Huan, don't get me wrong, I like you."
He looks so focused that if you don’t know him, you would think he is very devoted.
"Like me? And with my sister..."
Her unfinished words left the Third Prince speechless.
Following Bai Qinghuan's gaze, he saw the bellyband around his waist.
He pulled it off and threw it away in panic.
He couldn't say now that he was just playing around with Bai Qingyou, because Prime Minister Bai was watching.
Bai Qingyou was so embarrassed when she saw her bellyband was thrown away that she clutched her sleeves tightly and dared not say a word.
The Third Prince was very affectionate, even pleading: "Qinghuan, you are still the principal wife, Qingyou is the concubine, she cannot surpass you."
Bai Qinghuan sneered in his heart, what a crap, you want to enjoy the happiness of having many wives, you are not worthy of it.
Tears fell silently again: "I don't want to steal my sister's lover, and I don't want to see my sister cry. I beg your majesty to grant my wish."
She bowed deeply with tears in her eyes.
The regent's heart tightened, and he saw that she really wanted to cancel the engagement, although he didn't understand why.
His Majesty could not bear to see such a talented girl being humiliated, and of course he did not want to see the two girls from the Prime Minister's Mansion marry into the Third Prince's Palace.
"This is a royal engagement, you should think it over carefully."
Although His Majesty has not been in charge of government affairs for a long time, he is still majestic and intimidating without even getting angry.
If this girl disrespects the royal family, he will not let her go.
"I have thought it over. I am not worthy of the Third Prince. I accept the punishment."
"Even if you accept the punishment, you are unwilling to become the Third Prince's consort?"
"yes."
The third prince's face turned red. He felt humiliated and a sense of betrayal arose.
"Bai Qinghuan, you better think about it. If you break off the engagement with me, you won't be able to get married in the future."
Bai Qinghuan only had four words: "Your servant accepts the punishment."
"You... don't be ungrateful!"
Bai Changhao wanted to slap Bai Qinghuan a few times.
"Qing Huan, there has to be a limit to being willful. Take back what you just said."
Bai Qinghuan didn't say much, but just shouted with trembling lips: "Father..."
Then she just lowered her head and cried, letting everyone see her grievance.
"Your father is right, Qinghuan, I will just pretend that you never said that."
The emperor was troubled by the noise:
"Shut up, kneel here for three hours, then go back to your house and reflect on the past."
"Father!"
The emperor no longer paid attention to him. Seeing Bai Qinghuan's humble words, he sighed:
"Your engagement is now off."
The third prince wanted to beg again, but the emperor did not give him a chance to speak.
"Royal brother, what do you think?"
The Regent stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
"You take care of this matter."
The Regent King responded, and then said, "Shufeng, go to Concubine Yun and get the engagement letter and token of the eldest daughter of the Bai family."
Bai Qinghuan immediately followed: "Biyun, go to mother and get the engagement letter and token of the Third Prince."
What she meant was to make the handover clear in front of His Majesty and the Regent, so that there would be less trouble in the future.
Her marriage was considered cancelled as she said so.
She glanced casually at the Regent, grateful.
From now on, I can hook up with the Regent openly.
"You get up."
Bai Qinghuan's knees hurt from kneeling, and he quickly stood up after hearing this.
How could the Third Prince accept this? "Father, uncle, it was Bai Qinghuan who schemed against us. She was the one who asked me to come to this courtyard."
Bai Qingyou said quickly, "Yes, Your Majesty. When I came here, my sister was talking to the Third Prince. Both I and the Third Prince are polite people. If they hadn't been drugged, how could they have acted so recklessly? It must have been my sister who drugged us."
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