frightfiction Chapter 697: The trap is ready, waiting to jump in
Chapter 697: The trap is ready, waiting to jump in
Prince Huaiyang held the pair of knee pads with eyes full of kindness.
"How could father dislike it? He really likes it! And the size is just right. He'er is really clever and skillful."
Ji Chuhe felt embarrassed by the praise.
"Then we wish our father all the best on his journey."
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After everything was ready, Prince Huaiyang entered the palace to bid farewell to the emperor.
Princess Huaiyang, Ji Chuhe, Xiao Yan'an and Rong Yuchuan saw him off.
After seeing off Prince Huaiyang, Princess Huaiyang also began to pack her things and moved to the Prince's Mansion to stay temporarily.
Ji Chuhe tidied up the main courtyard. The west wing had been empty before, so she moved in and temporarily gave the main house to the princess.
The concubine settled in the small courtyard in the garden.
The place was originally intended for Xiao Yanan to use. Xiao Yanan didn't go there often, so he just needed to clean it up a little.
After settling down, Ji Chuhe asked the mansion to prepare a banquet, and the master and servants celebrated together and sat at the table.
The whole family is enjoying themselves.
During the meal, the concubine noticed Lin Siyou who was sitting aside and didn't talk much.
"Is this the Aunt Lin?"
Lin Siyou immediately stood up and waited respectfully for Concubine Xu to speak.
"You don't have to be so reserved. There were a lot of people around when I moved in this afternoon, so I didn't pay attention. I only noticed you now. Sit down and continue eating."
"Yes." Lin Siyou sat down obediently.
Concubine Xu couldn't help but think of Xu Yan'er. After all, she was one of her few relatives and had been raised by her for so many years, so she had some feelings for her.
A living person followed her to the imperial capital, and when she returned, she saw such a tragic situation, which was a great shock to Concubine Xu.
Now, being able to live such a life, Concubine Xu is extremely satisfied.
Lin Siyou sat down, his mind full of thoughts.
The concubine just specially called her up. It seems that she still has some care for her.
After all, she looks somewhat similar to Xu Yan'er.
She was like a transparent person in this mansion. No one treated her well, and no one paid attention to her.
The prince didn't love her as much as before, which made her very confused.
She even wondered if, when she gave birth to a child in the future, the lady would register her child under her name and give him the status of a legitimate son, just like she did with Dong Ling's two children.
Yun'er, a girl of unknown origin, can occupy the status of the eldest daughter of the prince's mansion. She is pregnant with the prince's own flesh and blood. It is not excessive to record her as the legitimate son, right?
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in the palace.
Chang Ru was alone in the empty room.
These days, Xiao Wenxuan has not been shy at all and is at Susu's place every day.
He even found a new courtyard for Susu and arranged for several palace maids and eunuchs to serve her.
Her current status is awkward as she has not yet been officially canonized and is not considered the master of the six palaces.
Moreover, in this palace, whoever is favored has always had power.
She could already sense some changes.
Seeing that she looked depressed and couldn't eat much, the nanny was very worried.
"My queen, you must be more open-minded. Not to mention the emperor, which man doesn't have three wives and four concubines? You are still pregnant now, you must take good care of yourself."
"Mammy, before I got married, I once discussed some things with my mother. One of her words left a deep impression on me. She told me that men are like crows, and all crows in the world are black. I couldn't fully understand what she meant at the time, but now I understand it a little bit."
"All men are the same. Madam is absolutely right."
"But, I have never asked the emperor to love only me. We are husband and wife, can't we trust each other and rely on each other? We have also experienced the test of life and death!" Chang Ru couldn't understand.
Why did things turn out like this?
"Your Majesty, think positively. Now we just need to find a way to ascend to the throne and become the queen who rules the country. That will be much more practical."
"Mammy, you watched me grow up. You know what I went through when I was little. My father didn't love my mother, and I didn't have a complete family. My dream was to have a complete family, so I never lost hope. After I married the emperor, I devoted myself to him. I just wanted to take the initiative to express it with my actions, to exchange my sincerity for sincerity. Did I do anything wrong?"
"Madam, you did nothing wrong. Just think of it as meeting the wrong person."
"But, at the beginning, the emperor was also affectionate and loyal to me. He said that I was the only one in his heart and no one could replace me. I could feel that he loved me. Why can a man's heart change so quickly?"
"My Lady, don't think about it anymore. Speaking of Madam, I also thought of one thing. Didn't you tell me that you would never make the same mistake again and live like Madam? You must cheer up now."
A trace of hatred flashed in Chang Ru's eyes.
"Whoever abandons me, I will also abandon." These words were squeezed out from between her teeth.
Prince Huaiyang went to investigate the case of corrupt military commander.
Her plans all fell through.
So, she had to rethink.
"Madam!" Chang Ru's personal maid Zhu'er walked in, "Madam, I have sent people to keep an eye on Su Su these past two days and discovered something."
"What's the matter?" Chang Ru asked immediately.
"That Su Su is very likely to have an affair with someone behind the emperor's back!"
"An affair? Susu is favored by the emperor, how could she have an affair with someone? Is this a trap?" Chang Ru immediately became alert.
"Yes, we can't just believe things like this. Our people haven't infiltrated the harem yet. Although there are few masters in the harem, the relationships among these servants are complicated. We must never trust anyone unless our own people have evidence." The nanny was also very calm.
"Zhu'er, continue to send people to keep an eye on Susu. I want to know her every move."
"Yes." Zhu'er nodded immediately.
Cuiwei Palace not far away.
Susu is helping Xiao Wenxuan take a bath.
"Your Majesty, Susu is alone in the palace and does not need so much money. Your Majesty, please do not reward Susu anymore." Susu touched Xiao Wenxuan's neck, her eyes filled with endless tenderness.
"You are the stupidest one. If you are granted the title of concubine in the future, it will be good for you to keep some money. You have lived in the palace for so many years. Don't you know how greedy those palace people are? If you don't reward them with money, they will not be loyal to you." At this moment, Xiao Wenxuan was really thinking about Susu.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Su Su was moved with tears in her eyes. "Your Majesty, I have discovered an important thing these two days. The people trained by the Imperial Concubine were not completely eliminated by the Queen. They just hid themselves to protect themselves. Recently, some people saw that I was favored by the Emperor and came to me on their own initiative. I want to re-employ them. It would be great if we have our own talents in the palace."