The Proud Prince and the Arrogant Princess - C374

The drizzling rain had already started outside the hall, and Mu Lingfeng came to Zheng Ziyi to “discuss the arrangements for the crown prince to return to the capital”.

No matter if it was a discussion or a fake arrangement, in Xue Shaoli’s eyes, it was just two of them fooling around together again.

Every time Mu Lingfeng came to the palace, the image of the two of them being naked together, like glue, would involuntarily surface in Xue Shaoli’s mind.

Ever since the day of her wedding, the day of Zheng Ziyi’s seduction with Mu Lingfeng, she had secretly vowed in her heart that she would definitely repay this humiliation multiple times.

Just as he was thinking, the empress had arrived.

Seeing that Xue Shaoli was still looking out of the hall absent-mindedly, as she played with the bracelet on her wrist, her eyes revealed a different meaning. The Queen sneered, she knew that Xue Shaoli was definitely enjoying the treat.

Although it was normal for this man to have three wives and four concubines, Mu Lingfeng had cheated with Zheng Ziyi. Xue Shaoli still had to take care of Mu Lingfeng’s future and swallow his anger. The Empress could only sigh in her heart, this Xue Shaoli really could endure.

“Cough, cough.” The Queen deliberately coughed a few times, and Xue Shaoli finally reacted.

“Greetings, esteemed empress.” Xue Shaoli and Leng Rumei said at the same time.

“Get up. We are sisters, there is no need to be so polite.” The Queen said to Leng Rumei.

“Thank you, esteemed Empress.” Leng Rumei stood up and sat down, then Xue Shaoli also sat down.

“How is it? Did you come to find me today? Did you come with some plan?” The Queen said gracefully.

“This …” Xue Shaoli looked around with a troubled expression.

“All of you can leave now.” The Queen ordered. The maidservants quickly retreated and tactfully closed the door.

“Just like that…” After Xue Shaoli finished speaking, they all revealed meaningful smiles on their faces.

The empress firmly gripped the brocade handkerchief in her hands. “I don’t believe that the emperor will still protect her this time!”

Leng Rumei sneered, lazily rubbing the ground as she said: “That’s right, this time I must make her pay the price for her arrogance.” The empress nodded.

At dusk, Mu Lingfeng returned to his residence.

“I’m back.” Xue Shaoli walked over and helped Mu Lingfeng change his clothes.

“Right.” Mu Lingfeng replied lazily, he opened his arms and allowed her to take off his jacket.

Just as Xue Shaoli took off his clothes, she saw a long strand of woman’s hair sticking out from his underwear. Xue Shaoli pulled out a strand of hair and held it tightly in her palm. She leaned close to Mu Lingfeng’s neck and took a sniff. It was indeed the smell of the cosmetic powder that Zheng Ziyi always used.

She gritted her teeth and clenched her fists.

“What’s wrong?” Sensing Xue Shaoli’s abnormality, Mu Lingfeng turned around and looked at her puzzledly.

“Nothing.” She handed the clothes to Liu Xu.

“All of you can leave first. I have something to discuss with the Third Prince.” Xue Shaoli held tightly onto the hair in his hand, yet he ordered all the servants in the room to leave as if nothing had happened.

The servants filed out of the study room, but Xue Shaoli was actually a little hesitant in her heart. She looked at the hair in her hands, as if Zheng Ziyi was trying to show off her might to her.

When Mu Lingfeng saw her turn around, he called his servant out. He was sure that she was going to be married to him. Only, although Xue Shaoli’s body was good, he had only eaten once in the afternoon. This Zheng Ziyi was young and energetic, very powerful.

Seeing that Xue Shaoli was getting further and further away from him, Mu Lingfeng kept glancing at her, and turned back.

“Third Prince, just before you returned, Zheng Ziyi sent a message over. Zheng Ziyi, she said, she said she had urgent matters to meet you. I want you to meet her at the Purple Jade Palace tomorrow night.

“On the surface, Xue Shaoli was calm and collected, but in reality, her legs were a little weak. She was afraid that Mu Lingfeng, this clever one, would doubt her and not believe her.

Hearing her words, Mu Lingfeng was a little suspicious: “Zheng Ziyi said that?”

Xue Shaoli was shocked and quickly replied: “Yes, not long ago.”

“Did you say anything?” Mu Lingfeng vaguely felt that it was a little strange. Why is Zheng Ziyi being so weird today, I’m only with her at noon, why does she want me to do it tomorrow?

Mu Lingfeng did not believe it, but he immediately understood that this Zheng Ziyi must have done it on purpose to show off her power to Xue Shaoli. Show off where you are. Women, really.

“It’s fine if you don’t believe me, but I’m just passing on Zheng Ziyi’s words to you. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.” Seeing Mu Lingfeng’s suspicion, Xue Shaoli pretended to be jealous and turned to leave.

Mu Lingfeng waved his sleeves, lowered his head and muttered: “I understand, you can leave first.”

Just as Xue Shaoli was about to leave, she was suddenly called out by Mu Lingfeng.

Xue Shaoli turned his body stiffly, only to hear Mu Lingfeng say: “Your clothes today, are very beautiful.”

“Thank you for your praise, Third Prince.” Xue Shaoli paused for a moment, and forced out a smile, but in his heart he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sorrow.

Since Mu Lingfeng trusted Zheng Ziyi this much, in his heart, he could not be more trustworthy than a single Zheng Ziyi’s finger.

The next day was coincidentally Leng Rumei’s birthday, so the emperor prepared a huge banquet for Leng Rumei. Although she did not invite the ministers to participate, the food was especially exquisite.

The other concubines were also invited to Leng Rumei’s palace to congratulate him, and Zheng Ziyi came as well.

However, when everyone saw her, their expressions became strange. They all intentionally avoided her.

That’s right, she was doted upon and had an insolent personality. In this palace, other than the Emperor, who would like her?

Zheng Ziyi was bored and after staying for a while, she took the chance to return to the palace.

“The empress has arrived!” The eunuch shouted in a shrill voice.

When Leng Rumei and the other imperial concubines heard this, they hurriedly came out to greet them. “Welcome, Your Majesty the Empress.”

“Get up, all the sisters are here. I was too busy looking for a present for Sister Leng, I’m actually too late.” The empress’s face was filled with happiness as she spoke. Suddenly, her eyes caught sight of the emperor sitting inside and she hastily stepped forward. “Chenqie pays her respects to Your Majesty.”

The emperor gave her a hand as he laughed loudly, “Today is the birthday of Imperial Concubine Leng. It’s rare for the empress to put so much effort in this. There’s no need to be overly courteous, just quickly sit down.”

After everyone was seated, the emperor held Leng Rumei’s hand. Looking at Leng Rumei’s charming face, she could not help but say, “I heard that Love Consort personally cooked our favorite food today. Quickly bring it over for us to have a look.”

When Leng Rumei heard this, she smiled charmingly at the emperor and said, “Chenqie has indeed cooked the emperor’s favorite dish, and even made my best dish. I invite the emperor and the empress to have a taste of it.”

A wave of silk, bamboo, and pipe music rang out. They all drank together as they toasted each other.

After the meal, the empress smiled sweetly and said, “You’ve eaten your fill. Look at this beautiful morning, your majesty should go out and relax.”

Leng Rumei agreed with her suggestion: “That’s right, your majesty, why don’t we go to the imperial flower garden. There is a pavilion where we can drink and have fun, and even enjoy the beautiful scenery under the moonlight.

The Emperor laughed out loud. “Great, Love Consort’s suggestion is great. Today you are the main character, so we will do as you say.”

Everyone stood up and walked towards the imperial garden in a formidable array.

The imperial garden passed by Zheng Ziyi’s palace.

All of the imperial concubines laughed merrily as Leng Rumei and the Empress exchanged glances.

“Hey, Your Majesty, look. Isn’t that the path to the Purple Jade Palace?” The Queen said falsely.

“Speaking of which, why is it that I haven’t seen Consort Zheng today?”

“Sigh, this Consort Zheng only sat here for a short while before she left using the excuse that she is not feeling well. I’m afraid she doesn’t want to celebrate life for chenqie.” Leng Rumei said as her face turned cold.

“Love Consort is overthinking it. Consort Zheng only doesn’t have enough alcohol, that’s why she went to rest first.” The Emperor hurriedly excused Zheng Ziyi and comforted him.

“Eh, that’s …” The empress’s eyes sharpened as she pointed into the distance.

Everyone looked in the direction of her hand and saw a palace maid leading a hasty imperial physician towards the palace.

The emperor looked carefully. Indeed, that imperial physician was indeed going to the palace that lead to Zheng Ziyi.

The banquet had already been held very late, but there was still a doctor who would go to Zheng Ziyi’s palace.

The emperor’s expression changed, and he suddenly felt puzzled and angry.

“Immediately send people to stand guard around Zheng Ziyi’s palace. If there is any news, report back immediately.” Eunuch Qin saw through the emperor’s thoughts and immediately ordered the eunuchs beside him.

“My good mood has been ruined!” The emperor flicked his sleeves and quickly walked forward.

The empress picked up her fan and fanned the emperor gently, comforting him, “Don’t be anxious Your Majesty. Maybe there’s something wrong with this Consort Zheng. Although the imperial physician was a man after all, so it was inconvenient for them to enter the imperial harem at this late hour, but … If this Imperial Concubine has any issues, it would be understandable. ” The Queen pretended to speak up for Zheng Ziyi.

“What can happen to her? What can happen so late? ” The emperor didn’t know for sure, but he already had his doubts.

All the imperial concubines were well aware of the situation and kept quiet, waiting to see the commotion.

Mu Lingfeng was already on his way to the palace.

“It’s Leng Fei’s birthday today, so she doesn’t like Zheng Ziyi, so she has to comfort herself.” Mu Lingfeng guessed.

Xue Shaoli sent someone to obstruct her path to the imperial palace, startling Mu Lingfeng’s horse.

Mu Lingfeng sat in the horse carriage and was shocked, he thought that an assassin had murdered their horse, and only when he was asked the driver did he know that the horse was frightened, and that it would take more than an incense worth of time to calm the horse.

Mu Lingfeng spat in annoyance, and brooded over his thoughts while sitting in the carriage.

After the time it took for an incense to burn, Mu Lingfeng’s carriage started on its journey again.

At this time, Zheng Ziyi’s palace was already surrounded by guards, and not even a fly could enter. They were afraid that something would happen to Zheng Ziyi and the imperial doctor inside, making it impossible for them to report it to the Emperor.

The place that Mu Lingfeng and Zheng Ziyi had agreed to meet was obviously inside Zheng Ziyi’s palace.

Mu Lingfeng knew that the Emperor and his concubines would probably go to celebrate Leng Rumei’s birthday for her birthday. Only then would he brazenly walk towards Zheng Ziyi’s palace.