Return Ten Times as Much [2]
Being poisoned by the Heaven Swallowing Red Python doesnât feel good. When she was poisoned at that time, even thinking about it now, it felt uncomfortable.
Although Zhan Ye hadnât been poisoned much, itâll still feel uncomfortable for him. Yet he had still traveled a long distance to see her. She felt very apologetic to him so she wanted to say a few words of concern to him. But there are so many people and sheâs still an unmarried young lady, so it wasnât good to say too much.
Zhan Ye had no intention of staying at Princess Zhangâs residence to drink some tea. The fire hasnât died down yet so everyone is still trying to extinguish the fire. It would definitely be more chaotic and busy if he stayed.
After saying a few polite words to Xiao Yuan Cheng, he prepared to leave. However, Concubine Qin suddenly said, âYour Highness, please wait for a second.â
A concubine of the residence doesnât have a high position. Logically, how could she so rudely and blatantly try to stop the crown prince? Thus, when Concubine Qin spoke, everyone in the estate shifted their gaze to her.
Concubine Qin was very calm. She didnât panic at all as she slowly walked forward and knelt on the ground to give him a big bow.
Zhan Ye turned around, he did not know who this woman was, so he looked at Xiao Yuan Cheng.
Xiao Yuan Cheng also didnât know what Concubine Qin was up to. He was puzzled but immediately said, âThis is this subjectâs third concubine. Letting His Highness see a joke.â
Huang Bei Yue frowned slightly. Zhan Ye hadnât even gotten married, so Xiao Yuan Chengâs introduction really made people feel disgusted. Who would know of his third concubine?
Sure enough, after finishing his sentence, Zhan Ye was still somewhat confused. But he didnât show any signs of disrespect on his face.
âYour Highness.â Huang Bei Yue slightly bent her knees and said, âThis is my big brother Xiao Zhong Qiâs mother, Prime Minister Qiâs shu daughter.â
Only then did Zhan Ye nod. When he heard it was Prime Minister Qiâs shu daughter, he frowned. Although he wasnât interested in the gossip between the nobles of Lin Huai City, he knew of this Prime Minister Qiâs shu daughter.
That year, in the palace banquet, she was the woman who had publicly seduced the emperorâs brother-in-law, Xiao Yuan Cheng. She was the woman who had humiliated his imperial aunt and made imperial father and the empress dowager extremely angry. Although he was young at the time, he still remembered.
Prime Minister Qiâs shu daughter had become Xiao Yuan Chengâs concubine. But he didnât expect it to be the person in front of him.
âWhat is it,â Zhan Ye asked coldly.
When Concubine Qin heard Huang Bei Yueâs introduction, she immediately felt some resentment in her heart. Why would this girl mention her as Prime Minister Qiâs daughter? Wasnât this blatantly trying to embarrass her?
However, she had an even more important matter at hand, so she wouldnât bother with these matters for the time being!
Concubine Qin kowtowed before saying, âReporting to Your Highness, I feel that this fire is strange. Iâm afraid itâs not an accident but rather manmade!â
As soon as these words came out, the crowd burst into an uproar.
Xiao Yuan Cheng immediately shouted, âWomen, what nonsense are you spouting? Donât be disrespectful in front of His Highness!â
Concubine Qin slightly shrank back. For many years, Xiao Yuan Cheng had always doted on her, he had never gotten this angry at her before. So for a moment, she was also a bit afraid.
However, Zhan Ye raised his hand, signaling to Xiao Yuan Cheng not to say anything more. He then said to Concubine Qin, âContinue talking.â
âYes,â Qin Yi shyly responded. Then she tried her best to use a gentle voice to speak, âRecently, Princess Zhangâs residence has had some conflicts with the Duke of Anâs residence. Thus, Duke An has sent people to surround Princess Zhangâs residence, making things difficult for anyone who leaves the residence. Not long ago, Duke An and his son, Xue Che, had personally come to the residence and dissolved the engagement between Princess Bei Yue and his son, Xue Che.