Xiao Zhao was also confused.
wrong!
How could the people he appointed be so incompetent?
His gaze suddenly moved to Xiao Xian's calm face, and his pupils locked.
Is it possible that everything he did was under Xiao Xian's control?
Thinking of what Xiao Qi had said before, a huge chill ran up from the soles of his feet, and his back was already wet with cold sweat.
Fortunately, he did not force the emperor to abdicate in a rash manner this time, otherwise, he would have been completely defeated.
Noticing his gaze, Xiao Xian curled the corners of his lips at him.
Although he didn't say a word, Xiao Zhao understood the look in his eyes.
He was warning him!
He was even mocking him!
His hands clenched tightly, his jaw set in a straight line.
He couldn't hear what Qu Li said to the little beggar next. All that kept running through his mind was Xiao Xian's contemptuous smile.
A cup hit his forehead, and the severe pain brought him back to his senses. He ignored the warm liquid flowing down his forehead, but stared straight at the furious Conti.
"Father!"
Kangdi stood up with the help of Eunuch Fu and walked to him step by step.
All the emperor's pressure was pressed down on him, and he pursed his lips anxiously.
"Xiao Zhao, do you have anything else to say?"
He really didn't expect that his eldest son, whom he had placed high hopes on, would do such a despicable thing.
"Father, I don't understand what you are talking about!"
Kangdi raised his foot and kicked him hard in the heart.
The blood in his lungs surged, and Xiao Zhao fell to the ground. Then he quickly got up and knelt in front of Emperor Kang.
At this moment, blood was pouring down his forehead and the corners of his mouth were stained with blood. He looked extremely miserable.
"Qu Qing just said that everything she did was ordered by you. You promised her the position of concubine. What else do you have to quibble with?"
Emperor Kang's eyes were like the coldest days of winter, enough to freeze Xiao Zhao into an ice sculpture.
Xiao Zhao tilted his head and glanced at Qu Qing.
Although Qu Qing lowered her head and looked timid, he knew that he had underestimated this woman.
When she first came to him, he could see that she was an extremely ambitious woman.
Because she was unwilling to let the mistress Fang control her marriage, she came to him.
He thought he could easily control her and make her a chess piece in his hands, but the result was that her ambition made her betray him easily!
"Your Majesty, please do not believe Third Miss Qu's one-sided statement!"
Xiao Zhao had been enduring all these years. After a brief moment of panic and surprise, he quickly calmed down.
As long as he refuses to admit it, everything Qu Qing says and does is her one-sided statement.
Even if the emperor was really angry, he would only imprison him and would not be able to hurt him at all.
As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood!
Qu Li smiled and slowly walked up to him.
"Grand Prince, what deep hatred do we have that you would use witchcraft to frame me so viciously?"
Xiao Zhao's lips were tight and he said nothing.
Qu Qing's eyes were red as she said in a hoarse voice, "Big sister, I'm sorry! I'm just a little concubine's daughter. If I don't do this, the eldest prince will kill me!"
The sarcasm in Qu Li's eyes became even stronger.
Ever since Qu Qing stopped her on the street, she already knew that she must have some purpose.
If they hadn't been on guard, she would be the one who had her head smashed and would be held accountable!
"Miss Qu San, I have severed my relationship with the Yongshun Marquisate. I am no longer your elder sister!"
Qu Qing's face was pale, and her lips trembled twice, but she didn't say anything.
Emperor Kang said sternly: "The eldest prince is under house arrest in the palace from today onwards. He is not allowed to take a single step outside without my order!"
Xiao Xian frowned, feeling that the punishment was too light.
He was about to speak, but was stopped by Qu Li.
No matter what, Xiao Zhao was Emperor Kang's eldest son, and Emperor Kang still had some special feelings for him, just like Emperor Kangxi in the past. Even if the prince did something excessive, there were still twists and turns when he was deposed.
Even if Xiao Xian did nothing, given the personalities of Xiao Ci and Xiao Rui, they would never allow Xiao Zhao to have a chance to make a comeback!
So, they just had to watch quietly, and then make Xiao Zhao pay the price in their own way.
The moment Qu Li stopped him, Xiao Xian could clearly hear the thumping of his heartbeat in his chest.
When he looked at her affectionately, Qu Li turned away indifferently.
His eyes dimmed, and a sharp pain rose in his heart.
In the end, Qu Qing was forcibly sent back to the Yongshun Marquis Mansion.
But there was no sadness on her face. Instead, when she left, she looked at Xiao Xian deeply.
Xiao Xian acted as if he didn't see it, his handsome face was terribly gloomy.
Emperor Kang dismissed everyone and sat alone on the dragon throne, his deep eyes filled with emotions that no one else could fathom.
The virtuous concubine returned to her tent with a grim expression.
"Xiao Zhao is unlucky this time, but the Emperor is still soft-hearted!"
She slapped the table angrily.
Xiao Ci was afraid that the finger guard would hurt her, so he quickly stepped forward to help her rub her sore palm.
"Don't be angry, mother! I think father is just worried about the royal hunting trip. After all, the Southern Qi delegation hasn't left yet!"
"I'm just a little unwilling."
Compared to killing Xiao Zhao, she would rather kill Xiao Xian!
This most powerful Prince Chen is the biggest obstacle and opponent for her son to ascend the throne!
"Mother..." Xiao Ci waved away his attendants and whispered in her ear.
The expression on Concubine Xian's face was inexplicable, and her wrinkled brows slowly relaxed.
"Isn't it too risky?"
"Don't worry, mother. Even if I don't do this, the fourth one will definitely do it!"
The virtuous concubine frowned and pondered for a moment, then held Xiao Ci's hand, her eyes full of worry and desperate courage.
"Ci'er, my mother has always been suppressed by the Queen throughout her life, and I won't accept this!"
"Don't worry, mother. I will definitely make you the most honorable woman in the world!"
The mother and son smiled at each other.
Xiao Rui returned to his tent, his handsome face showing an unfathomable expression.
He had known from the beginning that Qu Li was outstanding, but he didn't expect to see her being so calm and composed even though she was clearly framed today, which made his heart even more moved.
Which man would not be attracted by such an outstanding woman?
Thinking of her indifferent and distant gaze when she looked at Xiao Xian, his heart suddenly felt a little bit of throbbing.
If he could get rid of Xiao Xian, it shouldn't be impossible for him to find a way to make Qu Li change her name and identity to become his princess consort, right?
After pacing back and forth in the tent for a few steps, he decided to find an opportunity to meet Qu Li.
Cheng Ruolan, who received the message from Rong Yehua, now has very complicated thoughts.
A sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.
She thought that the big gifts she prepared for Qu Li could not be delivered, or would be delivered late, but unexpectedly, God helped her!
By then, everything can be blamed on Xiao Zhao!
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