frightfiction Chapter 142 Unfilial
Chapter 142 Unfilial
Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Jiang Wanyue said nothing more and took Li Ce to rest.
Since we have decided to go on the spring hunt together, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong in the East Palace.
Zhu Yan’s ideas are simple, without so many twists and turns. Besides, he is ill and not strong enough. Who knows if he will be taken advantage of?
As for her mother, she was only here to take care of Xu'er and was not allowed to interfere with anything else.
If Qixia is resolved, the Eastern Palace will be half secure.
This little girl is indeed quite capable, and I didn't misjudge her at first, but she was a little immature. She bribed Ling Rong to work for her, but since Ling Rong could work for her privately for money, she was definitely not a loyal and kind person.
Zhu Zhiwen had the maid tied up and interrogated her. She confessed everything even before she was tortured.
Zhu Zhiwen then sent the maid and the confession back to Prince Ding's mansion. When Princess Ding saw them, she almost fainted from anger.
She was extremely disappointed with Qixia.
Although she has her own thoughts, isn't it good for Qixia?
Something happened in Prince Qi's Mansion. If she hadn't stepped forward to save Qixia, she would probably have been reunited with her parents and brother in the underground by now.
Princess Ding was a decisive person. She went to her parents' home the next day and persuaded them to change their minds in just a few words. She had always had a good reputation and good relationships with people, so she quickly found a suitable candidate and arranged a marriage for her nephew.
As for Qixia, she had a headache.
After all, it was she who took the initiative to bring Qixia back. Now that she has lost her parents, she can't just abandon her and leave her alone.
If she really did that, the good reputation she had built up over the years would be over.
That's why he secretly asked Jiang Wanyue for help.
Originally, Princess Ding wanted to ask Zhu Yan for help, but after getting to know her, she found that Zhu Yan was not suitable, so she could only ask Jiang Wanyue for help.
This was exactly what Jiang Wanyue wanted.
Hence, I have these few casual words today.
She didn't want to kill the little girl Qixia. It was enough to keep her away from the capital and prevent Wei Fuxue from having the opportunity to form an alliance with outsiders.
Princess Ding had a similar idea.
The next day, after Li Ce entered the palace, he went straight to see the emperor.
"Qixia is not young anymore, it's time for her to get engaged. Does your father have a suitable candidate?"
It’s true, the emperor didn’t.
He was still a little confused.
"Didn't you leave it to the second son's wife?"
Li Ce said lightly, "My second sister-in-law is kind-hearted, but father should also think more about my second brother and his wife. My second brother is not young anymore and has no children. Whether it is adoption or foster care, we must choose a boy. Qixia is not suitable. She is a girl and has reached the age of engagement. She can't stay for two years."
The father stroked his chin.
"You're right, but when I asked the second son and his wife about adoption, they both said they didn't want to for the time being!"
"That's fine. Father can pick a good candidate first and let my second brother and his wife take a look. If they like someone, they can adopt him. If not, they can wait another two years."
"Your idea is good." The emperor patted Li Ce on the shoulder, "It's amazing that you think so much about the second son."
"Brothers are a family, and it is only right for me to consider my second brother."
Li Ce's words were impeccable.
The emperor was old and comforted.
"Let the Imperial Concubine take care of Qixia's marriage! She is the most suitable person to do so. Oh, by the way, Yun'er is not young anymore, and her marriage has not been decided yet! Her mother has mentioned it to me several times. Do you have any suitable young talents?"
To the emperor, between a granddaughter he dislikes and a daughter he rather likes, the daughter is naturally more important.
"I will pay attention to it."
Li Ce did not say that he already had a candidate, but instead talked about other things.
The emperor is not interested in the affairs of the court now and is just waiting for the spring hunt.
Not long after Li Ce left, the news reached the Imperial Concubine's Palace.
As the mother of Prince Ding and the mother-in-law of Princess Ding, she knew about Prince Ding's Mansion earlier.
Originally, the Imperial Concubine did not approve of Princess Ding's plan, thinking that she was too concerned about her natal family.
But even if there are conflicts between the mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law, they are still a family. The imperial concubine became even more angry about Qixia's calculations.
Now that she had heard the emperor's words, she summoned Qixia into the palace without saying a word.
She stood at the top, looking down at Qixia.
"The emperor wanted to punish you at first, but Prince Ding and Princess protected you because they loved you, so you can still have the title of Princess and live the same life as before. But now you are getting older, it is not appropriate for you to stay in Prince Ding's mansion."
Qixia lowered her head and said nothing, but she felt a little disapproving in her heart.
Princess Ding pretends to be a good person, but how can she really be sincere to me? Isn't it just for her nephew from her mother's family?
She thought she had concealed it well, but the imperial concubine had lived to this age, what kind of people had she not seen? She could see her thoughts at a glance.
A smile appeared on the imperial concubine's face.
This smile seems gentle, but there is a coldness in the eyes.
"Princess Ding is devoted to you, but she also has her own considerations. Your parents just passed away not long ago. If you rush to propose marriage at this time, I don't know what people outside will think! As a princess, you must set an example for the world."
"Filial piety is the most important virtue. The Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace has just passed away. All the children are observing filial piety sincerely. I think you can do the same, Qixia?"
When Qixia heard these words, she couldn't help but look up.
She didn't understand what the concubine wanted to do.
The imperial concubine raised her hand and touched her hair, then waved outside.
Two nuns in gray monk robes walked in and stood on Qixia's left and right.
Qixia's heart skipped a beat. Looking at the two men, she felt that they looked familiar for some reason.
"who are you?"
The older nun among them clasped her hands together and spoke.
"I am Ming Yan from the precept hall of Tianfu Temple."
Tenfukuji Temple?
Hearing these three words, Qixia's face changed instantly.
She subconsciously tried to dodge, but the other strong nun seemed to have anticipated her move and grabbed her arm.
"Where does the princess want to go?"
"Let me go!"
Qixia screamed.
"With such a character and no manners, no wonder the Imperial Concubine summoned us to the palace. Even when the Virtuous Concubine first met us, she would have to address us as Master Aunt."
The nun said this with a forced smile, and then she pulled Qixia to the ground with force.
She was very strong and Qixia was no match for her. After falling to the ground, tears welled up in her eyes due to the pain.
The imperial concubine looked indifferent, as if she didn't see this scene.
"According to the rules, you should mourn for your grandmother for one year, and for your father and mother for three years each, for a total of seven years. During this period, the two female masters will teach you Buddhism and etiquette."
"Seven years?!"
Qixia was shocked and looked at the imperial concubine in disbelief.
"How could you!"
The imperial concubine sneered: "What's wrong with what I said? As the granddaughter of Concubine De and the only daughter of your parents, are you unwilling to mourn for them wholeheartedly?"
Qixia was trembling all over.
She didn't dare to refute at all.
Once the charge of being unfilial is brought against her, she will be doomed.