The concubine is soft and charming, and the prince is willing to seduce her

Chapter 114: The Growing Zhizhi

The fire spread outside the Linxi Observation Deck, and soon blue smoke was seen billowing.

The eunuchs and palace maids who had not yet arrived screamed in fear.

The noises of water leaking, one louder than the other, began to spread throughout the East Palace.

Qingdai, who was standing behind Nan Zhiyu, looked at the burning wall of fire, and worry appeared in her lifeless eyes, "Master..."

Nan Zhiyu looked at the burning fire without any fear. When she heard Qingdai's voice, she turned around with a smile in her eyes, "Don't worry, it's okay."

Bai Liangyuan was frightened when Yue Liangdi put the hairpin blade against her neck. Seeing her smile that did not reach her eyes, she could not help but shiver all over.

I suddenly felt a little regretful that I shouldn't have provoked such a crazy woman who seemed harmless but was actually cold-blooded and heartless.

With Yue Liangdi's crazy and aggressive attitude, no one in the entire Eastern Palace could be her match.

Let Nan Zhaoxun and Ming Zhaoyi deal with such a terrible enemy themselves!
Caidie, her personal maid, suddenly appeared behind her and whispered something in her ear.

Bai Liangyuan nodded with satisfaction and glanced meaningfully at Nan Mingzhu who was hiding in the corner.

Many long snakes in the audience died due to being unable to withstand the scorching heat, while others retreated to dark corners and waited for their chance to strike.

This incident caused such a big stir that it alarmed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was reviewing memorials in Chongming Hall.

When Chai Hui saw the thick smoke billowing from Qianqiu Zhai, his legs went weak and he almost fell to his knees.

When Wei Qingye learned that Bai Liangyuan was holding a banquet here, he frowned and quickly dispatched a team of royal guards to help put out the fire and catch the snake.

After all the busy work, the concubines who were originally dressed exquisitely were now covered in dust.

Wei Qingye's clear eyes swept over each of them, "Who can tell me what is going on?"

Bai Liangyuan knelt on the ground and began to wipe her tears, pointing at Nan Zhiyu and accusing her, "Your Highness, it's all Yue Liangdi's fault for setting the fire. All the chrysanthemums that I cultivated in my courtyard for the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet were burned to death."

Nan Zhiyu never expected that Bai Liangyuan actually had this waiting for her!

Wei Qingye looked in the direction she pointed. The girl's face was covered with dust and her hair was disheveled. She looked a bit like a beggar living on the street.

He looked at the jade-white hand holding the hairpin blade, and couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth.

It seems that he has really learned his lesson and actually knows how to take up weapons to fight back. This is a very good start.

Nan Zhiyu was so angry at what she said that she laughed. She walked up to her and slapped her on the cheek, "Bai Liangyuan, if you can't speak, no one will think you are dumb!

Do you think the lives of all the concubines present are less important than those pots of flowers and plants?"

As soon as Nan Zhiyu said this, all the concubines present began to accuse her. Bai Liangyuan knelt on the ground with a pale face and wanted to explain.

But Nan Zhiyu didn't give her the chance at all. She bowed to the prince and began to tell the whole story in a clear and orderly manner.

Wei Qingye looked at the girl who was growing up in front of him. At this moment, she was like a young bamboo facing the morning sun. Under his protection, she began to learn to absorb the rain and dew and grow healthily.

The phoenix eyes fell on her scraped wrist, and her expression was frighteningly ugly: "You got hurt here?"

The cold voice was devoid of any warmth. Not only Bai Liangyuan, who was kneeling on the ground, but also the surrounding concubines were scared to death. The Crown Prince was usually only a third as angry as he was at this moment. Just one sentence was enough to make people's scalps numb.

Bai Liangyuan shivered and explained aggrievedly: "Your Highness, she fell down accidentally. She can't blame others."

She glanced at the concubines around her and complained, imitating Nan Zhiyu's way of speaking: "Your Highness is now favoring Yue Liangdi in front of everyone. Aren't you afraid that the sisters will be jealous and feel uncomfortable?"

However, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince grabbed Nan Zhiyu's wrist and asked her, "Isn't this because you didn't host the banquet well?"

"I..." Bai Liangyuan was stunned by the question, and her hesitation did not escape the eyes of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. "So many people were frightened, and you don't have any remorse at all, and you still want to stir up trouble here and create another incident?" His Royal Highness the Crown Prince scolded her harshly, and Bai Liangyuan turned pale with fear and collapsed to the ground.

She only felt that her vision was darkening and her whole body was chilled. She never expected that a little Zhao Xun would occupy such an important position in his heart.

"Your Highness, it's strange. When I first discovered the snakes and insects, Nan Zhaoxun deliberately quarreled with me to provoke them. Could this matter have something to do with her?!"

Bai Liangyuan knelt on the ground, crying miserably.

Nan Mingzhu never expected that she would actually throw dirty water on herself.

"Your Highness, this matter has nothing to do with me. I was just scared at the time, so I spoke louder."

Wei Qingye was annoyed by the noise, and a casual look made the two men shut up. "Drag all the servants who have been guarding Qianqiuzhai these days to the Ministry of Punishment and interrogate them strictly. If you can't find the real culprit behind the scenes, you will go to the underworld to meet the devil yourself."

Luo Chen, the head of the Ministry of Punishment, responded quickly, and then waved his hand. Many servants were covered with their mouths and dragged away before they could even open their mouths.

"I'll say it one last time. If anyone dares to stir up trouble in the harem, don't blame me for being ungrateful."

The coldness in his words made everyone present tremble in their hearts, and fear spread from the bottom of their hearts to their whole bodies.

"You can go to Ganlu Palace to ask the Crown Princess for forgiveness. As for the punishment, the Crown Princess has the final say."

After the Crown Prince finished speaking, he took Nan Zhiyu away, leaving behind a group of smoke-stained concubines.

The Crown Princess had been so busy these past two days that by the time she got the news and rushed over, it was already too late.

She looked at the mess on the floor and the concubines who looked aggrieved, and her head ached slightly.

"What are you servants still doing? Hurry up and help your master go back to rest. If necessary, please call the imperial physician."

Qi Zhaoying supported the arm of Yin, the head of the organization, and said, "It seems that there is a lot of calming incense stored in Ganlu Palace. I will send someone to deliver some to them later, so that they won't be startled by nightmares at night."

Manager Yin nodded and said, "Your Majesty is indeed very thoughtful. I will give the order in a moment."

Qi Zhaoying had never felt so exhausted as she did now, and she had the urge to sleep forever.

"Ah Yin, how great would it be if I were a girl from an ordinary family?"

Manager Yin listened to what his master said but did not respond.

A bitter smile flashed across Qi Zhaoying's lips, "Let's go, there are still a lot of things waiting for me when we go back!"

Everyone thought that her life as a Crown Princess was easy, but no one knew the pain in her heart.

There are endless account books to look at, endless trivial matters to deal with, and endless worries.

When Qi Zhaoying heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took Yue Liangdi away in public, she was undoubtedly envious.

But just because she is the queen, she has to be magnanimous and tolerant of all the concubines in the Eastern Palace, and she cannot have any jealousy.

So, her life as the Crown Princess was not as easy and happy as Yue Liangdi's.

　Zhizhi's character has not collapsed, because she is not a stingy person who allows herself to be beaten or scolded. She will grow up little by little under the protection and intentional indulgence of the prince, from a weed that was trampled on by everyone at the beginning, to a tender and crisp little green bamboo.

　　Because Tangtang firmly believes that if you love someone, you should make her strong and confident, able to stand on her own and emit her own brilliance, instead of raising her into a useless little girl who knows nothing.

　　Zhizhi can use all resources to save herself from suffering. Even if she depends on the male protagonist to grow up here, it is also her ability.

　　This statement is not directed at other books/authors, it is just Tangtang’s personal opinion.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)