0p0 Chapter 301 Compromise
Chapter 301 Compromise
On the way back to the palace, the two of them remained silent.
Cai Lian was thinking about what to do with the medicine given by Concubine Yu.
Although Concubine Yu would not allow her to refuse, Cai Lian also knew that if she did this, Concubine Yu would definitely not be able to protect her, and then no one in this mansion would be able to accommodate her.
It's really not worth it just for Concubine Yu.
Could it be possible that Concubine Yu could allow her to return to Yonghe Palace?
But the Yonghe Palace is now no different from the Cold Palace. Only a fool would want to go back.
Cai Lian was thinking about how to deal with this hot potato, and Yongqi was also thinking about what Concubine Yu said today.
If I agreed to it, I would be sorry for Xiaoyanzi and would also lose face.
Yongqi didn't understand why Concubine Yu insisted on asking him to consummate his marriage with Xinrong. Even if it was Cailian, Yongqi could force him to agree reluctantly by using filial piety.
Why did it have to be Xinrong?
Yongqi was a little annoyed and didn't notice that Cailian was also silent along the way.
After returning home, Yongqi, feeling bored, went straight to his room.
After careful consideration, Cai Lian knocked on Xinrong's door.
Xinrong was a little surprised by Cailian's arrival. "You just came back from the palace, right? What's the matter?"
Cai Lian walked in mysteriously, and carefully asked Suihong to guard the door. Then she took out the packet of medicine powder given by Concubine Yu from her sleeve.
"What is this?"
"This was given to me by Concubine Yu. She asked me to find a chance to use it for you and my brother on your wedding night."
Cai Lian didn't say anything else, but Xinrong had already understood the effect of the medicine. This was what Concubine Yu meant when she told her not to worry about this matter a few days ago.
"Although I am ignorant, I also know that such a vile thing cannot be used on you, my wife. Although I have repeatedly refused, but Concubine Yu has threatened to kill her. I have no choice but to bring this medicine back and ask you to make your decision."
Cai Lian's words were very clever. She was telling Xinrong, "I won't even listen to Concubine Yu, I only listen to you."
Xinrong was stunned. After all, Concubine Yu was also a queen in the palace. How could she be so despicable? Xinrong really couldn't bear to think about it.
If this happens, where will she put her face?
"The Empress meant that everything is difficult at the beginning. Only after this happens can you and the Fifth Prince be considered a real couple. She also said that if the Fifth Prince makes a scene afterwards, just let him go to the Empress and make a scene. You are also an innocent person who is unaware of the situation."
Xinrong smiled bitterly, but she still knew about it after all. It would be better if she really didn't know.
Concubine Yu actually thought it through quite carefully. Cai Lian was forced into this matter, and Xinrong was completely unaware of it, so they can be considered innocent victims. If the Fifth Prince wants to blame someone, he can only blame Concubine Yu for making the decision herself.
But then Concubine Yu could say, what was she wrong about? She just wanted her child to be well.
Concubine Yu is the mother of the Fifth Prince. How much can he resent her?
"You go back first, and I'll think about what to do."
After throwing this hot potato to Xinrong, Cailian left happily.
After Cai Lian left, Xinrong couldn't sleep. She spent the whole night thinking about whether she should maintain the status quo or go with the flow.
Xinrong couldn't make up his mind, and thinking of his mother, he returned to the Censorate early in the morning.
Cai Lian took action again while Xinrong was away.
She found the Fifth Prince and followed the same method, telling him Concubine Yu's instructions.
"I can't make up my mind, and I'm afraid that refusing will anger Your Majesty, so I can only verbally agree. But I really don't dare to do such a big thing without telling you, Master. What do you think I should do?"
Cai Lian's nose and eyes were red from crying, and the Fifth Prince could tell at a glance that she had been crying all night because of this.
Yongqi suddenly felt a little distressed.
His mother failed to force him, and knowing that Cailian was soft-hearted, she was used to taking advantage of her. The fact that she could come up with such a trick made Yongqi despise his mother.
"Could it be that my mother had deceived the emperor in the same way back then?" Yongqi was indignant and slammed the teacup in his hand heavily onto the table.
Cai Lian was startled and quickly stood up to cover the Fifth Prince's mouth, "Master, don't dare say such words."
Yongqi was also angry. He was really disappointed and disgusted with his mother's behavior.
"Just go tell my mother that I caught you drugging her and nearly beat you to death. I'll see what she says!"
Cai Lian would not argue with the Fifth Prince who was so angry that he had lost his mind.
She stood up and responded, preparing to leave, but was stopped by Yongqi just as she was about to close the door.
"Cai Lian! Come back!"
"What else do you want me to do?"
The Fifth Prince rubbed his head and waved his hand, "Come back and sit down."
Cai Lian sat down obediently, waiting for the Fifth Prince to speak.
At this moment, there were two villains fighting in Yongqi's heart, and both of them were arguing.
One told him to remain a virgin for Xiaoyanzi and not let her down.
One said that Xiaoyanzi didn't love him that much, so why did she have to go to such lengths? Besides, it was normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines.
As a result, the Fifth Prince was also extremely conflicted.
Seeing the Fifth Prince's indecisive and ambiguous attitude, Cai Lian could roughly guess his final decision.
I can't help but feel sorry for Xiaoyanzi. After all, Xiaoyanzi doesn't necessarily love Yongqi that much. At least in terms of trust, the two of them don't completely trust each other.
They are even gradually developing into a couple of enemies. If neither of them backs down, it is only a matter of time before they break up.
If it were the previous Yongqi, he would naturally cherish Xiaoyanzi, but after experiencing so many things, the Fifth Prince's heart had long since changed.
Even the Fifth Prince himself had realized it a long time ago, but he didn't want to change at all, and even allowed this change to happen.
As expected, Cailian didn't have to wait too long before the Fifth Prince said, "As her son, no matter how wrong my mother is, I can't be too harsh on her, let alone refute her. You can find a suitable opportunity to do this, and I will pretend I don't know."
After saying that, Yongqi turned around and lay on his side on the bed, as if he didn't dare to look at Cailian.
Hearing this, Cai Lian was a little shocked, but also felt that this was reasonable.
The Fifth Prince shouldn't have agreed so easily, but he agreed anyway, which made Cai Lian feel that this choice was understandable.
I just don’t know what choice Xinrong will make.
But Cai Lian had a hunch that perhaps she could really become the matchmaker that helped the two of them get together. It would be so dramatic.
Cai Lian nodded softly, turned and left. When she walked out of the Fifth Prince's yard, she suddenly laughed again.
She thought of the little swallow who was still suffering in another small courtyard.
If Xiaoyanzi knew the Fifth Prince's choice today and his current thoughts, would she regret not listening to Cailian and leaving obediently that day?
Now that you are trapped in this cage and no one can help you, will you regret it?