roccoschili Chapter 547 Figure it out
Chapter 547 Figure it out
Before Emperor Shenwu left court, Concubine Deng had already been sent back to the Yayu Pavilion. Naturally, Emperor Shenwu knew of Empress Dowager Li's actions, and he was extremely annoyed. Now the rumor that he had summoned Concubine Deng to sleep with him would spread in the harem again.
Emperor Shenwu then ordered Li Xiang to punish the palace servants below. What about Empress Dowager Li? How could she send people to his side hall without his summons?
It's no wonder the palace servants are so opportunistic. The Empress is still under house arrest, and Concubine Deng is clearly the Emperor's new favorite. With the Empress Dowager's backing, who dares disobey her orders? Outsiders naturally don't know how Concubine Deng is favored, so why wouldn't they flatter her? Who would dare to offend the Emperor's new favorite and the Empress Dowager?
Emperor Shenwu dealt with government affairs for a long time before he realized that Lan Qingwu was nowhere to be seen. Li Xiang behind him was quietly wiping his cold sweat.
Li Xiang had to pay attention to the affairs of Emperor Shenwu, and specially sent people to Fengqi Palace several times. The gate of Fengqi Palace was still tightly closed, with no intention of opening at all.
"Li Xiang!"
The Shenwu Emperor's phoenix eyes were deep, "Why don't you go to Fengqi Palace and see what's going on?"
Li Xiang had no choice but to stand up and say, "Your Majesty, I have sent people to check several times, but Fengqi Palace is tightly closed and there is no movement!"
"No movement?
Emperor Shenwu thought for a moment with a calm expression, then picked up the memorial and started reading it again, but the fingers holding the memorial looked like they were gritting their teeth!
When the third princess was driven out of the palace by Emperor Shenwu, she went to Wenhua Palace to see Concubine Wen.
The eunuch guarding her just watched coldly and did not stop her.
The Third Princess had successfully entered a side hall in Wenhua Palace. Ever since Consort Wen's demotion, she had been moved from the main palace. For years, she had been imprisoned in this small side hall. Despite the care and concern of her surroundings, her basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, were severely deteriorating. Emperor Shenwu, dissatisfied with her insecurity, would occasionally issue orders and reprimand her. Consort Wen's face had been tormented to the point of fine lines appearing on her face, and her hair had grown thick with white.
At this time, Concubine Wen was sitting quietly in front of the dressing table. The third princess was combing her mother's long hair with a peach wood comb in her hand. When she saw the white hair, she reached out and gently pulled it out.
"Why pull it out? It will only grow more."
Lady Wen's face was filled with maternal tenderness. She whispered softly, "My daughter has grown up a lot and has become much more mature!"
The Third Princess chuckled and said, "My daughter has been ostracized and neglected over the past few years. No matter how arrogant and domineering her character was, it has been smoothed out. She has had to be steady and sensible."
Wen Guiren was heartbroken upon hearing this. She said almost inaudibly, "Don't worry, everything will be fine! It will be soon, soon!"
The Third Princess leaned over, put her red lips close to Noble Lady Wen's ear, and whispered, "Mother, it doesn't matter if the Fourth Prince, who is a chess piece in the open, is destroyed. What's important is what's happening in secret!"
The Third Princess straightened her back again and said, "Mother, if you feel unwell, please call Doctor Zhang to see you!"
Lady Wen nodded, she naturally understood what her daughter meant.
"Mother, please take good care of yourself. I won't be able to visit you for a while!"
Over the years, Emperor Shenwu did not strictly control the third princess and did not prevent her from visiting her biological mother, so they were still able to meet from time to time.
The third princess was not at peace even after returning to her own princess mansion. Inside the mansion, her elder sister-in-law and younger sister-in-law came towards her.
The little girl heard the rumors outside the mansion and felt very upset for her brother. She whispered, "He has no manners!"
The third princess walked up with a sullen face and slapped her sister-in-law in the face. The little girl covered her cheek and started crying immediately.
The second daughter of the Lu family, who was slow to react, said angrily, "Your Highness, what are you doing? How can you hit someone?"
The third princess said arrogantly, "I did hit you! What can you do?"
Miss Lu Er was so angry that she was speechless, but she didn't dare to do anything. The Third Princess was already arrogant and rude, not to mention she was a princess. Even if they felt sorry for their brother, they didn't dare to scold him too much, let alone fight with the Third Princess. Miss Lu Er felt even more distressed for her brother.
"Where's the Prince Consort? Why hasn't he come back yet?"
The third princess said sternly, "Someone, go get the prince consort!"
When the third son of the Lu family finally arrived, he saw his crying sister and frowned, "What happened?"
"Second brother!"
The little girl complained furiously, but the third prince consort, who was gentle and refined, immediately disapproved, saying, "Princess! No matter what, you can't hit your sister!"
The Third Princess said irritably, "You're back at the Lu Mansion again? Are you listening to your parents nagging me again? Your servant followed me out, how could you not know what I did? You're so noisy!"
"Alright, let them leave the Princess's Mansion immediately!"
Miss Lu Er stamped her feet in anger and ran away with her sister.
The third princess was already annoyed enough, and her father's reprimand and attitude made her feel choked in her throat. She didn't want to face these people in the Lu Mansion anymore.
After the couple entered the house, the Third Princess did not hide her anger and sadness: "Prince Consort, do you know how partial our father is! It was clearly the Crown Prince who killed my maid, but he turned a blind eye and turned a deaf ear, not even scolding me, and still asked me to respect the Crown Prince! It was clearly the Crown Prince who was so arrogant, it was clearly him who killed someone!"
The Third Princess still remembers the trepidation she felt when the Crown Prince stared at her closely...
The Third Prince Consort was very confused. "Princess, what are you competing with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? He is the Crown Prince, half a Crown Prince! Of course we have to respect him! Also, what did you do to make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince kill your maid?"
The Third Princess choked, "What can I do? I just watched a show! Okay, don't ask me anymore. The Fourth Prince is in trouble!"
The Third Prince Consort was a person who would take everything for granted if nothing went wrong, but his father and brother had been scolding him constantly, which made him feel a little cautious. He said sternly, "Princess, my father and brother just told you and me not to leave the Princess's Mansion recently. What have you done? You've been interacting with some powerful people under my name. No matter how bad the rumors are, I know what's going on! But you can't go against His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the crown prince of the country. He excels in both civil and military skills. He is the hope of our Dasheng Dynasty! You—"
" stop!"
The Third Princess shouted, "Didn't I find a way to get some of your hard-earned paintings and calligraphy? You know full well that I was just using my princess identity to interact with them so I could collect these treasures for you!"
The Third Prince Consort fell silent, "But His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
The third princess took the initiative to approach the third prince consort: "Alright! The prince has always been domineering. Today he killed my maid, and my father sided with him, so I am so angry! My father is partial and scolded me! I didn't do anything else! Tell your father and brother to stop staring at me!"
The Third Princess hugged the Third Prince Consort's neck and looked at him, who appeared elegant but was actually confused and weak. She said softly, "Prince Consort, don't you know me yet? When have I ever failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a wife? My father must have been keeping an eye on my princess's mansion recently. Ask your friends to find out about the Fourth Prince and then tell me about it!"
The Third Prince Consort frowned and asked, "What happened to the Fourth Prince? Isn't he in the Imperial Mausoleum?"
The third princess curled her lips and said, "He's almost back! I wonder how father will deal with him!"
The Fourth Prince had touched the Empress's most beloved youngest son, and her father would not let him off easily.
The Third Prince Consort said again, "Princess, my father said that since you are a princess, you should stop worrying about the princes' affairs!"
The Third Princess angrily said, "Your father, your father, you're already married, yet you still don't have your own opinions. You're always talking about your father and brother. What use do I have to you? You're so weak and retreat when it comes to the most crucial things. What can I expect you to accomplish?"
The third prince consort's face looked grim. Although he was a bit weak in character, he was not without his own temper. His face immediately darkened.
The Third Princess had already grasped the Third Prince Consort's temperament and immediately became gentle, considerate, and understanding. "Okay, Prince Consort, don't be angry! Just let your father and brother rest assured. I won't be leaving the Princess Mansion anytime soon!"
As the third princess spoke, she slowly leaned into the arms of the third prince consort, and gently stroked his chest with her bare hands.
"My husband-in-law is the most considerate and thoughtful. Lately, I have been relying on you to keep up with the news outside! You know, I am a princess after all. How can I not care about the affairs of princes and princesses? As for the crown prince, I will definitely not interfere! I will never go against him!"
The Third Prince Consort was aroused by the Third Princess, and his anger had mostly dissipated. "Princess, you're right. Okay, I'll keep an eye on the goings-on in the palace."
The third princess smiled brightly and kissed the third prince consort lightly on the cheek. The third prince consort could no longer bear it and picked up the delicate third princess and walked towards the bed.