The boat slowly docked, and looking at Wu Zechen's back as he left without looking back, Liu Yingxue's face instantly darkened, and there seemed to be an undercurrent surging in her eyes, which made people feel cold all over, unlike her usual gentleness. Like water is the complete opposite.
If anyone who recognized her was present at this time, they would be surprised by her temperament at this time.
"Ziyuan, what do you think the prince thinks of me?" Liu Yingxue asked the maid next to her in a cold tone, her voice no longer as gentle as before.
"Miss, the prince must like you. It's probably because you have a cold temperament and you have just returned to Beijing and there are many things to be busy with, so that's why you are like this." Ziyuan has been serving Liu Yingxue personally for many years, so she knows that her young lady is completely different from others. So gentle and kind, so I opened it carefully.
Seeing that Liu Yingxue's expression softened, Ziyuan breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "You also know that the only thing that is different about you is that the prince treats you differently. I have never seen anyone who can stay by his side like you. Just take As for the banquet the day before yesterday, the young lady from the Sun family was full of admiration and wanted to get close to the prince. In the end, she was scolded by the prince with cold words and no face was spared. The young lady from the Sun family left in tears on the spot. For the banquet, I heard that I haven’t even been able to leave the courtyard for the past two days.”
Thinking of what happened at the banquet that day, Liu Yingxue felt much better. A mocking smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, but it soon faded away.
"But I always feel that the prince seems to be particularly cold today. When I was playing the piano just now, he was even distracted. This has never happened before." Her expression was full of displeasure, and she felt a little uneasy in her heart.
"Perhaps something is going on today? The prince himself said just now that he has something to do."
"Maybe that's just his excuse." Liu Yingxue had doubts in her heart.
"If the prince really has other ideas, given his temper, he will not come out to play with you today, don't you think so, young lady?" Ziyuan said cautiously, hoping to ease her young lady's mood as soon as possible, otherwise she might He was found out and punished.
"That's right." Thinking that Wu Zechen accompanied him everywhere according to his own preferences today, Liu Yingxue's expression finally softened.
After concentrating for a moment, she suddenly spoke again: "Let me ask about the situation of the woman from the Xia family. Why is there no movement at all after entering the palace?"
It is well known that Princess An has not been favored by the prince since she married into the palace. She has not even returned home for three dynasties. It has been so long since they got married. Prince An has attended several banquets, but he has never brought the princess with him. It makes this rumor very credible.
Ziyuan naturally knew who the Xia family woman her young lady was referring to, but she replied helplessly: "The palace is heavily guarded. We have sent two groups of people to inquire before but with no results. I'm afraid this time too..."
Liu Yingxue frowned upon hearing this, with a slightly irritated look on her face.
She naturally knew that what Ziyuan said was the truth, and her repeated inquiries had hit a wall. Prince An's Mansion was like an iron bucket. She had long wanted to inquire about Princess An's situation, but she couldn't find any information. Even Wu Zechen The people around her were also very strict with their opinions. Even though she had gained Wu Zechen's special treatment, she could not pry those people's mouths.
"Miss, in fact, it is impossible for the eldest daughter of the Xia family to pose a threat to you. With her life experience and the series of farce during her marriage, she must have been disliked by the prince for a long time, and there is no way she will be favored."
Liu Yingxue thought so too, but Wu Zechen now only has the only wife and concubine in name only, the daughter of the Xia family, so how could he not enjoy it if it was given to him for free? Is there any man in this world who can remain calm in his pregnancy?
As long as she thought about Wu Zechen holding other women every night, she could not suppress the jealousy in her heart!
She should have been the one in Wu Zechen's arms! The position of princess should have been hers!
Every time she thought about this, her heart always surged with energy and blood, and she finally calmed down. She suddenly remembered something: "I heard that the daughter of the Xia family and the mistress of the Xia family are at odds?"
"Yes, I have inquired. Xia Luotong, the daughter of the Xia family, was not born to the current mistress of the Xia family, Li. Luo Tong died in childbirth, so Mr. Xia married his current wife, Mrs. Li. In the past seventeen years, Xia Luotong has been raised in Anyuan Town and has never been to the capital. The Xia family has never sent anyone to see her. , I heard that she was picked up from Anyuan Town the day before the wedding."
Hearing Zi Yuan talk about this matter, Liu Yingxue showed a look of understanding on her face.
At the same time, she was born in a noble family. Of course she knew why Mrs. Li didn't want to see Xia Luotong. After all, she was the eldest daughter of her original wife. Her existence always reminded Mrs. Li of the fact that she was a stepmother. This made Mrs. Li dislike Xia Luotong. How could Mr. Li endure it?
The first wife was just the daughter of a wealthy family in a remote area. She would be too embarrassed to associate herself with "rich" even if she had little wealth in the capital. No girl from any family would feel comfortable being oppressed by someone with such a status. of.
"Will the Chen Mansion invite the Minister of Etiquette to the banquet tomorrow? Will Li be there?" Liu Yingxue had some plans in mind, and thought that there would be a banquet tomorrow, so she asked.
"The Minister of Rites has been invited to the Mansion. Since Mr. Li has a good relationship with Mrs. Chen, I think he will go."
Liu Yingxue's eyes flashed slightly, and she made up her mind immediately: "You went back to the Chen Mansion and said that I would go to the banquet tomorrow."
Although Ziyuan didn't know why her young lady suddenly changed her mind, she knew that she must have had something in mind, so she immediately agreed, turned around and made arrangements immediately.
Liu Yingxue looked at the street in the distance, her eyes dark and without any warmth.
She couldn't wait any longer. Since Wu Zechen refused to take action, she had to take action! There is no way she would let that woman stay safely in the palace, occupying the position that should belong to her. Who knows if anything will happen if it goes on for so long? !
What's more, the only person around Wu Zechen is her!
With her appearance and talents, as well as her status as the legitimate daughter of the Right Prime Minister's Palace, she can be said to have her choice among the noble sons in the capital, and even the prince and several princes favor her.
The prince even secretly hinted that he wanted to marry her. Originally, she had considered the prince, but the prince already had a concubine, and there were many beauties in the palace. If she wanted to marry her, she could only do it sideways. Although the position of concubine may not be impossible to plan, it is still unknown whether the prince can successfully ascend the throne in the end.
Just when she was hesitant, a chance trip to Rongcheng to visit relatives led her to meet Wu Zechen...
