0p0 Chapter 918 Zhaoyang's Schemes!
Chapter 918 Zhaoyang's Schemes!
This can be considered a good start.
Princess Zhaoyang returned to her residence in high spirits.
However, she already had plans for Prince Consort Luo.
"Go and invite the prince consort over. Tell him that I have something important to discuss with him."
"Yes, princess."
The old nanny beside her thought she had finally come to her senses. "Princess, when the prince consort arrives later, you must speak to him politely. Don't let another disagreement lead to a fight. It won't do you any good, will it?"
Princess Zhaoyang snorted coldly, her expression quite different from when she was in the palace earlier.
"Don't worry, Granny, I know what I'm doing. How many months pregnant is that wretched woman's son?"
"Your Highness, I can't remember the exact details, but it must have been at least three or four months."
"Hmph! She dares to go against me, so I'll teach her a lesson. Go, after the prince consort leaves, go and take the child away."
"Princess, do you intend to raise this child under your care?"
"Me? I will not raise this slut's child! You just need to take the child away, then hide to the side. When you see her leave the mansion and head towards the princess's residence, then take the child back. Remember, you must do it perfectly."
"Yes, princess."
At this moment, the nanny probably understood why the princess had been so gloomy and terrifying before.
This is clearly something they did on purpose to show off!
If Li Wanhe were to learn that her child had been forcibly taken away, and considering the princess's cruelty, she would likely be terrified and would surely plead with the princess's household.
As for the servants in the mansion, they were still at the princess's mercy. After all, even if the princess didn't live there, she was still the mistress of this household, and the servants' indentures were still in the princess's hands.
Even without a contract of servitude, just by considering how many people died at the princess's hands, they would surely understand what they should and shouldn't say.
Sure enough, when Prince Consort Luo heard that the princess had summoned him, he had no choice but to go to the princess's residence, even if he was unwilling.
No sooner had Consort Luo left than the nanny arrived at the door. Li Wanhe didn't even hear a word before her child was taken away.
When Li Wanhe arrived at the nursery and saw that the baby was gone, she screamed in panic.
When asked, she was told that the princess's family had taken her away. How could she not be anxious?
Without saying a word, she grabbed her skirt and ran outside, forgetting even to bring her car.
As soon as she saw her leave, the old woman sneered, then immediately took the child back, gathered all the servants in the courtyard together, gave them a good scolding, and then left.
When Consort Luo arrived at the princess's residence, he didn't have to wait long this time and was directly invited to the princess's courtyard.
Upon entering, one sees the princess reclining on a couch in the pavilion in the courtyard, admiring the peonies.
Princess Zhaoyang was indeed a beauty.
She had always been aloof, so her beauty was overshadowed by her domineering aura.
When Consort Luo entered the room, he saw a peaceful and serene Zhaoyang, and he was inevitably moved.
Was this how the princess was right after she got married?
When did they become so irrational and cunning?
Zhao Yang already knew he had come in, but she deliberately turned her body to the side and ignored him, pretending not to know. She let him stare at her blankly for a while before slowly turning around and saying with some surprise, "Oh, the prince consort is here? Quickly, give the prince consort his favorite Longjing tea."
"Yes, princess."
The prince consort Luo entered the pavilion somewhat nervously, then sat down opposite her. "I wonder if the princess has summoned me for something important?"
The princess's expression darkened, and her once bright eyes gradually dimmed. "What? We are husband and wife. According to the prince consort's wishes, if there is nothing else, can't I invite the prince consort to speak with me?"
"Um, that's not what I meant. You're overthinking it."
"Hmm, I hope I'm just overthinking it. Actually, I know that I went too far a few days ago. I shouldn't have done some things that made people tremble. But I had no other choice. Anyway, you won't listen to anything I say now. I called you here today to talk to you about our daughter, who is already twelve. Have you considered her marriage?"
Prince Consort Luo was slightly taken aback. How long had it been since Princess Zhaoyang had spoken to him so kindly?
"I wonder what the princess means?"
"I went to the palace today to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager, and my two children went with me. The Empress Dowager is very fond of both of them. These are the name cards of several young masters that the Empress Dowager has given us. Let's take a look first, and if we find any that we like, we can tell the Empress Dowager."
"Princess, do you mean that the Empress Dowager is willing to arrange a marriage for our daughter?"
Princess Zhaoyang glared at him. "What are you saying? My daughter is naturally the Empress Dowager's granddaughter. Is there anything wrong with her bestowing a marriage upon her?"
Prince Consort Luo quickly shook his head, then picked up the notices on the table and began to read them one by one.
Before she could finish reading, a servant came to report, "Your Highness, Consort Li from the Luo family has arrived. She's making a scene outside the door, demanding to see you and the Prince Consort. She's also saying some foul things, claiming that you sent someone to take her child away!"
For the past year or so, Prince Consort Luo has been spoiling Li Wanhe rotten!
Upon hearing this news, she was naturally anxious. "What? The child is missing?"
Princess Zhaoyang scoffed coldly, "My lord, you actually believe that? Sure enough, once a man's heart changes, nothing he does will please him! Don't I have a son? Why would I need to snatch hers? Besides, my son is the Empress Dowager's grandson and the Emperor's nephew. What is her son? Do I need to snatch him?"
These words made Prince Consort Luo blush.
He was indeed a bit too hasty just now.
"Please forgive her, Your Highness. Something must have happened, which is why she is like this."
"Fine, this isn't the first time anyway. Go and see for yourself. Don't tarnish my reputation. It's not that I'm afraid of her, I just can't be bothered with her."
Prince Consort Luo felt that something was amiss, but he couldn't figure out what it was. He simply nodded and left.
"Please wait a moment, Your Highness." The nanny stepped forward. "You should take this letter back to your residence to read it."
Prince Consort Luo glanced at her, said nothing, simply nodded, and left.
Princess Zhaoyang watched his retreating figure and gave a cold smile. "I originally didn't intend to deal with such a lowly person. If it weren't for Consort Luo's failure, why would I have needed to take action myself?"
"Princess, rest assured, everything has been arranged perfectly. There are absolutely no mistakes!"