0p0 Chapter 415 Stealing Someone Else's Beloved
Chapter 415 Stealing Someone Else's Beloved
Miao Miao has entered the palace again.
Unlike last time, this time it's a long-term stay in the palace.
It could take anywhere from a month or two to two or three months, or even half a year.
I just overheard the conversation between the princess and my second brother.
To show his favor to the Lu family, the Emperor bestowed many gifts upon them and frequently summoned Old Madam Lu to the palace.
The old lady was getting really annoyed.
She always had pains here and there, and every time she entered the palace, the emperor had to have the imperial physician wait by her side.
And you still have to listen to the old lady's nagging.
This annoyed the emperor as well.
Instead of summoning Madam Lu, he met with Lu Mingxi, the only male member of the Lu family in the capital.
This kid actually has no interest in becoming an official.
Therefore, when Consort Zhen mentioned bringing Miao Miao into the palace, the Emperor immediately agreed.
Being adopted by Princess Yiqing as her goddaughter and entering the palace to play with the Crown Prince was an opportunity that not everyone had.
They actually wanted her to stay in the palace indefinitely.
If only Xiaobai were here, the palace would be big and spacious enough for Xiaobai to run around freely.
Before leaving, her second brother held her hand and repeatedly reminded her, "Miaomiao, you can't eat anything in the palace casually, and you can't be greedy."
Miao Miao nodded obediently: "Okay..."
"After entering the palace, you must stay close to the princess and not wander off."
"You must keep your mouth shut in front of the Emperor and not speak nonsense or make irresponsible remarks."
"Don't try to be clever in front of the Emperor..."
Miao Miao felt a little guilty: "...I know, Second Brother, why are you like Tang Sanzang?"
My second brother is really conflicted; he's worried about her but still wants her to go.
I thought something big was going to happen.
For example, trying to win over the emperor's maternal grandfather, or sowing discord between the emperor and his favorite concubine.
Although doing these things makes the tea flavor very strong.
But it seems that the emperor's maternal grandfather had a particular fondness for this, so it was just a matter of catering to his tastes.
Jiang Ziyan: "...Who is Tang Sanzang?"
Jiang Miaomiao tilted her head and thought for a moment: "He's a handsome monk who loves chanting sutras."
However, apart from his tendency to nag her like Tang Sanzang, his second brother is actually more like a cunning fox.
She didn't know what else she and the princess were plotting.
"You heartless wretch, I'm just worried about you. Maybe... you shouldn't go to the palace?" Jiang Ziyan gently pinched his sister's nose.
The little guy actually found him annoying.
He still respected his sister's wishes; if she didn't want to go, he would think of another way.
The two looked at Princess Yuqing in unison, seeking her opinion.
"You can decide for yourselves. It's okay if you don't want to go," Princess Yuqing said with a smile.
He's still just a kid; his ideas keep changing.
Miao Miao said without hesitation, "I want to go see Xiao Yu'er, my maternal grandmother the Empress, and my uncle the Crown Prince."
The main problem was that the emperor's maternal grandfather was a terrible person.
He imprisoned his wife, intending to drive his son to his death, and also took advantage of his grandson who was not yet three years old.
That's so cold-hearted!
She just wanted to see the poor little guy; he must be crying his eyes out right now.
"Then go ahead, be careful in everything." Jiang Ziyan straightened his sister's dress and said with great reassurance.
He still had faith in his sister.
Regardless of their motives, my maternal grandfather and uncles fought valiantly on the frontier to protect the country for the emperor.
Bringing Miaomiao into the palace is a way to show favor and to use her to keep her mother and grandfather in check, so they probably won't let anything happen to her.
Miao Miao nodded, sensing that her second brother had more to say, and asked, "Brother, is there anything else you want to tell me?"
“It’s gone…” Jiang Ziyan patted his sister’s head, then turned to look at Xi’er.
He repeated his earlier instructions to Xi'er: "Keep an eye on the girl's legs, keep an eye on her mouth, don't let her talk nonsense, eat indiscriminately, or run around..."
Xi'er nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.
The girl is going to the palace again; heaven knows how nervous she is.
I was so worried that I didn't even eat properly.
The food is tasteless.
I prayed silently countless times in my heart, hoping that the girl would behave better and have fewer strange ideas after entering the palace.
Please don't cause any trouble.
On the way to the palace.
Miaomiao held the little red bird, stroking its head as she pondered how to act as a hostage.
Then he asked the princess, "Mother, do hostages not have freedom?"
Princess Yuqing was taken aback; her daughter had heard it after all.
He gently patted her hand: "Sweetie, don't overthink it. Others may not have freedom as hostages, but you're different..."
I'll take this opportunity to stay in the palace a little longer and see how Consort Zhen courts death.
They actually dared to set their sights on her daughter! How outrageous!
Miaomiao didn't feel that anything was different.
Sometimes I feel that princesses are very powerful, able to handle many things, and very majestic.
But this time she has to face her own father, the reigning emperor.
Even the most powerful princess is still just a princess.
They couldn't go against the emperor's wishes.
However, to her surprise, her princess mother was also a skilled actress.
We arrived at the palace.
Upon seeing the Emperor, the princess's mother instantly became a drama queen.
She stepped forward and hugged the emperor's arm, whining and wiping away tears, leaving Miao Miao stunned.
"Father, how cruel you are! I finally found a loving daughter, and you want to steal her away from me after just one meeting? Do you hate me now, or do you want to lock me up like Mother did?"
The Emperor stared in disbelief, then uttered a few words heavily: "Nonsense! You are my most beloved eldest daughter. How could I possibly despise you? I never intended to take away what you love... Yes..."
"It was Consort Zhen's idea, wasn't it? I knew it was her. She can't have children herself, and seeing other people's children so clever and cute, she wanted to take advantage of them... Anyway, I don't care where Miaomiao goes, I'll go there too. I can't live without Miaomiao." Princess Yuqing persisted.
He glared fiercely at Consort Zhen in front of the Emperor.
Even Consort Zhen was dumbfounded.
The usually arrogant and willful princess actually started to act coquettishly with the old emperor.
They even criticized her, mocked her, and glared at her in front of the emperor...
The emperor even smiled and comforted the princess.
This father and daughter are truly speechless.
What do you mean she can't have children? Clearly...
The Emperor is already quite old; if she could still have a son or daughter...
That child's father is definitely not him.
Consort Zhen's face turned pale and then green, her expression full of grievance: "Your Majesty, as you know, I did not steal someone else's love... I just thought Miss Miaomiao was cute and charming, and I liked her very much. In addition, the Crown Prince seemed to like her very much as well, so I invited her here."
Miao Miao wanted to laugh when she heard this.
He walked up to Consort Zhen, looked up at her, and had an innocent and naive look on his face.
"Your Highness, since you say you like me, you must also enjoy playing chess with me. We didn't get enough of a game last time, so how about we play another one today?"
"No...no..." Consort Zhen panicked.
Last time we lost badly and were even scolded by the Emperor.
She must have been crazy to play chess with that brat.
She stared longingly at the Emperor. The Crown Prince was clearly someone the Emperor had ordered to be brought along, so what did it have to do with her?