in2ebook Chapter 154 The Concubine is Angry
Chapter 154 The Concubine is Angry
The emperor got angry again and put his hands behind his back.
"Investigate, investigate for me. I want to find out who it is. How could such a bold person appear in my harem?"
As soon as the emperor gave the order, a team of guards hurried away and investigated the harem one by one.
Shi Xiaoxiao sneered in her heart. From beginning to end, the empress dowager never showed up in person.
She was captured through a secret passage, and Qian Lan and the other two had already left, so how could they find the Queen Mother?
It seems that the Queen Mother is still quite vigilant and cautious.
The imperial concubine hurriedly helped the emperor to calm down, and her soft fingers stroked across his back.
The emperor's anger was calmed down.
The emperor looked at Shi Xiaoxiao, his eyes softening slightly. "Don't worry, Xiao girl. I will definitely not let the criminals go unpunished. But I'm afraid it will be difficult to find out the truth tonight. The weather is cold, so you should go back first."
Upon hearing this, Shi Yuan leaned forward slightly and prepared to go back with Shi Xiaoxiao.
The imperial concubine's eyes twinkled as she said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, I felt a strong connection with Miss Shi from the moment we met. She was frightened today, so I wanted to say a few words to her."
The emperor patted her hand with satisfaction.
Shi Xiaoxiao saw the imperial concubine coming towards her and smiled broadly.
Walk slowly with the imperial concubine.
Shi Yuan followed slowly behind.
"Miss Shi is truly the treasure of the Prime Minister's residence. She came to the palace after not seeing the Prime Minister for a while."
Shi Xiaoxiao chuckled, "I am Daddy's daughter, so naturally he is worried about me."
The imperial concubine's smile gradually widened. "That's great! I'm sorry to have frightened you today. I'm very pleased to see you. You can come visit me anytime."
As she spoke, she deftly took off a bracelet from her wrist and said, "Consider this as a meeting gift from me."
Shi Xiaoxiao looked at the jade bracelet in front of her. Her delicate and smooth texture made it clear that it was the most precious thing.
She didn't answer, but a deep smile flashed in her eyes.
Want to bribe her with this?
Shi Xiaoxiao looked up at her.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. However, since we are not related, I dare not accept your offer."
"Why wouldn't you dare accept it? This is a reward from me. We're all in the same boat. Just don't forget what I told you."
Shi Xiaoxiao paused, blinked, and looked at her, "What are you talking about? Is there any relationship between the Imperial Concubine and this servant?"
Shi Xiaoxiao looked like she knew nothing, which made the imperial concubine change her expression.
She frowned, "We just agreed..."
"Your Highness, I am from the Prime Minister's Mansion, so it's not appropriate for me to get too close to you. If anyone sees you doing this, it will probably cause criticism. Besides, I didn't do anything wrong, so I feel unworthy of your reward."
Are you kidding? If she accepted the imperial concubine's gifts and listened to her, wouldn't she be siding with the Fourth Prince on Shi Yuan's side?
Shi Yuan is only loyal to the emperor and does not participate in the struggle among the princes.
Now that the Emperor and Shi Yuan are watching them from behind, is she still afraid that the Imperial Concubine will eat her?
After saying this, he seemed not to notice the imperial concubine's already ugly face and looked at her with a smile.
The imperial concubine held the bracelet tightly in her hand, her face extremely gloomy.
"How dare you tease me?"
How could she not understand Shi Xiaoxiao's words?
Xiaoxiao was just putting on an act for her just now and was not really cooperating with her at all.
She was actually fooled by Shi Xiaoxiao.
Thinking about it, she was so angry that she wanted to bite her back teeth to pieces.
Shi Xiaoxiao ignored her anger and said, "Your Highness, your words are wrong. Cooperation requires mutual consent. Now I am no longer willing to do so, and I have not confiscated your things. How can I call it a teasing? You have nothing to lose."
The imperial concubine stared at Shi Xiaoxiao with wide eyes.
"You...Shi Xiaoxiao, you're fine!"
She originally thought that Shi Xiaoxiao was a fool before, but now even after recovering, she is still a person who is easy to control.
Now it seems that she underestimated Shi Xiaoxiao.
She didn't look like someone who had just recovered and didn't know anything.
Shi Xiaoxiao chuckled, "Of course I am fine, thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
"Hmph! Just wait for me."
After saying that, she turned around and returned to her Kunning Palace.
Shi Xiaoxiao sneered.
Anyway, she will never enter this palace again.
Why are you afraid of her?
Seeing the imperial concubine go back angrily.
Shi Yuan hurriedly walked over to Shi Xiaoxiao, "Xiaoxiao, what did she say to you? Did she give you any trouble?"
"It's okay. She wants me to be a knife in her hand."
Shi Yuan's eyes darkened slightly, and he snorted coldly, "She is a noble concubine, relying on the emperor's favor, and she has a lot of thoughts on her mind. But you should stay in the mansion for the time being and don't go out. The noble concubine is narrow-minded. If you reject her, I'm afraid she will cause trouble for you."
Shi Xiaoxiao nodded, "I understand, Daddy."
It is impossible for her not to go out. She will not stay indoors just because of the imperial concubine.
Do you think she is afraid of her?
Shi Xiaoxiao was not familiar with the way to the palace, so she kept following Shi Yuan.
Seeing Shi Yuan leading her around turns left and right, she felt dizzy.
After finally reaching the palace gate, two people came towards me.
Shi Xiaoxiao stopped walking as Shi Yuan stopped.
Shi Xiaoxiao looked at the two people in front of her and glanced at An Er.
It turns out that this guy found out that she was brought into the palace and ran to find Ji Chen.
However, this speed is too slow.
It’s not as fast as Shi Yuan’s speed.
Shi Yuan raised his hand towards Ji Chen, "Your Highness Prince Xiao, it's so late, do you still need to go to the palace?"
Ji Chen nodded slightly, glanced at Shi Xiaoxiao, and breathed a sigh of relief.
He was originally doing some business in Jiang'an City when An Er hurriedly sent a message saying that Shi Xiaoxiao had been captured and taken to the palace.
He hurried back on his horse, but it was too late.
Fortunately, she came out safely.
Ji Chen's eyes turned and he said, "Forget it, it's not a very important matter. It's not too late to talk about it tomorrow."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
An Er's eyes glanced back and forth between Shi Xiaoxiao and Ji Chen.
Turned around and followed Ji Chen away.
Shi Yuan stared blankly in Ji Chen's direction.
Why are you coming here so late at night for something unimportant?
He could tell at a glance that Ji Chen was covered in dust and looked like he had been in a hurry.
What urgent matter is no longer urgent once you reach the palace gate?
Shi Xiaoxiao's voice rang out, "Dad, what are you thinking about? Let's go back quickly. My mother must be very worried."
Thinking that Song Dai was still waiting at home, Shi Yuan couldn't help but quicken his pace.
Shi Yuan had only one carriage brought to the palace, and since it was already late at night, no other carriage could be found.
Shi Xiaoxiao and Shi Yuan squeezed into a carriage to go back.
Shi Xiaoxiao looked at Shi Yuan curiously, "Daddy, how did you know I was in the palace?"
Shi Yuan smiled, "Your mother guessed it!"
"Ah! My mother is so smart."
"Xiaoxiao, who brought you to the palace?"
Although Shi Xiaoxiao told the emperor that she didn't know who it was, Shi Yuan always felt that Shi Xiaoxiao should know.
So I couldn't help but ask.