1novels Chapter 165 Master, rest assured, I'm here.
Chapter 165 Master, rest assured, I'm here.
The Second Prince's Mansion.
As soon as Xiao Qiming entered the room, he smashed the teacup beside him.
"Get out! All of you, get out!"
The maids were so frightened that they scattered and fled, leaving the room in a mess.
Su Yun'er came out of the inner room and looked at the broken porcelain pieces all over the floor. A trace of fear flashed in her eyes, but a gentle smile appeared on her face.
"Your Highness, what's wrong? Who made you angry?"
Xiao Qiming turned around and saw her face, his anger intensified.
He stepped forward and slapped her across the face.
"Snapped!"
With a slap, Su Yun'er fell to the ground, half of her face instantly swelling up.
"You bitch!"
Xiao Qiming pointed at her and cursed.
"Since you married into the family, nothing has gone smoothly for me!"
"Today I was impeached by the Prime Minister and reprimanded by the Emperor—all because of you!"
Su Yun'er covered her face, a flash of hatred crossing her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.
"Your Highness, please calm down..." she said softly, her voice trembling with tears. "Yun'er didn't want this to happen either..."
"Don't want to?" Xiao Qiming sneered. "You don't want to? Then tell me, why did the Prime Minister suddenly accuse me of neglecting my family's discipline? Isn't it because of what you did at the Treasure Pavilion that day!"
Su Yun'er looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Your Highness, Yun'er only wanted to buy some jewelry that day. It was Su Yaoyao... she humiliated Yun'er first..."
Upon hearing the name "Su Yaoyao," Xiao Qiming's eyes darkened even further.
He recalled the morning court session earlier that day, when the prime minister impeached him in front of everyone, and his father, the emperor, berated him mercilessly in front of all the officials.
And what about the crown prince?
The crown prince stood aside, still with that aloof and distant demeanor, as if all of this had nothing to do with him.
But Xiao Qiming knew that he must be laughing at him in his heart.
Su Yun'er slowly got up, walked to him, and gently tugged at his sleeve.
"Your Highness," she said softly, her voice trembling with tears, "but think about it, who is responsible for all of this?"
"It was Su Yaoyao. It was she who insisted on breaking off the engagement, making you the laughingstock of the capital. It was she who seduced the Crown Prince, allowing him to always outshine you. It was she who caused my mother to go to jail, separating us, mother and son..."
Xiao Qiming frowned.
He recalled that bright and beautiful face, that voluptuous body, and the alluring way she looked when she leaned against Xiao Chenyuan's chest.
Before, that bitch followed me around like a puppy, her heart and eyes were always on me!
That face, that body, should have been his!
The fire in my heart suddenly burned even brighter.
She received a mountain of betrothal gifts from the Crown Prince, which was the envy of everyone in the capital.
And what about him?
He was so scolded that he couldn't lift his head and was forced to stay in his mansion, afraid to go out.
"It's all her fault..." Xiao Qiming gritted his teeth, "It's all that bitch Su Yaoyao's fault!"
Su Yun'er knelt on the ground, listening to his words, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.
But when she raises her head, she looks pitiful again.
"Your Highness," she choked back tears, "Yun'er never intended to compete with my sister. It was my sister who insisted on breaking off the engagement, it was my sister who wanted to marry into a higher social class..."
She crawled two steps on her knees and hugged Xiao Qiming's legs.
"Yun'er only wants to stay by Your Highness's side, even if it's just as a concubine..."
Xiao Qiming looked down at her.
I used to think this woman was quite attractive.
But now she looks so haggard, even makeup can't hide the dark circles under her eyes. Compared to the charming and beautiful Su Yaoyao, she's worlds apart.
But she's right.
It was Su Yaoyao who insisted on breaking off the engagement, and it was Su Yaoyao who climbed the social ladder to become the Crown Prince.
He suddenly felt irritated and kicked her away.
"roll!"
Su Yun'er was kicked to the ground, but she didn't dare to cry out in pain. She just silently got up and knelt down again.
Xiao Qiming paced back and forth in the hall, growing angrier the more he thought about it.
Today in court, his father not only reprimanded him, but also said that he was not as steady, not as sensible, not as good as the Crown Prince...
They compare him to Xiao Chenyuan in everything!
He recalled the grand occasion of the betrothal ceremony that day—the betrothal gifts stretched for two miles, and the whole capital praised the Crown Prince for his deep affection and Su Yaoyao for her good fortune.
And what about him?
Neither of his two concubines was what he wanted! And on that day, they made a huge fool of themselves!
"Why..." he gritted his teeth, "Why should Xiao Chenyuan have the right to..."
Su Yun'er looked at him like this, and a glint of calculation flashed in her eyes.
"Your Highness," she said softly, "Yun'er has a way."
Xiao Qiming paused and turned to look at her.
"What can you do?"
Su Yun'er got up, walked to his side, and lowered her voice.
"Didn't Your Highness recently acquire some kind of medicine?"
Xiao Qiming's pupils contracted slightly.
"What do you want to do?" He stared at Su Yun'er.
Su Yun'er's heart tightened.
A few days ago, she overheard Xiao Qiming talking to that mysterious man in the study. She heard something about "medicine" and "making her have an attack"...
She knew that Xiao Qiming still harbored feelings for Su Yaoyao.
I also know that he has a kind of medicine.
"Your Highness," she lowered her voice, "Yun'er can indeed help you."
Xiao Qiming raised an eyebrow.
"How can I help?"
Su Yun'er bit her lip.
"Yun'er is still a member of the Yongning Marquis's household," she said. "Although now... there's something Yun'er has that she'll definitely accept."
Xiao Qiming's eyes lit up.
"What is it?"
Su Yun'er walked to the cabinet and took out a small box from the deepest part.
Open it, and inside is a jade bracelet.
It is entirely emerald green, with exquisite carving, and gleams with a warm light under candlelight.
"These are her mother's belongings," Su Yun'er said. "When my mother was in charge of the family, all these things were put away. I secretly kept this bracelet."
Xiao Qiming took the bracelet and examined it from all angles.
"Will she accept it?"
Su Yun'er nodded.
"She definitely will," she said. "She's incredibly devoted to her mother who died young."
She handed the bracelet to Xiao Qiming.
"If we put this drug in this bracelet and then give it to her... do you think she would wear it?"
Xiao Qiming stared at the bracelet, his breathing gradually becoming rapid.
"She will definitely wear it," he murmured. "It's her mother's keepsake; she will definitely wear it."
Su Yun'er nodded.
"Yes. Once she puts it on, when it flares up, she'll make a complete fool of herself in front of everyone. The Crown Prince will never be able to hold his head high again after wearing this green hat."
Xiao Qiming looked at her and suddenly smiled.
There was a hint of satisfaction and a hint of coldness in that smile.
"After this is done," he said, "I will promote you to the position of principal wife."
Su Yun'er's eyes lit up.
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
She gripped the porcelain bottle tightly, a surge of pleasure welling up inside her.
Su Yaoyao.
You caused my mother to go to jail, you caused me to lose my child, and you caused me to end up like this—
I'm determined to make you taste what I'm made of.
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The Yongning Marquis's Residence.
Su Yaoyao suddenly sneezed.
Chuntao quickly handed over the handkerchief.
"Miss, have you caught a cold?"
Su Yaoyao rubbed her nose and shook her head.
"no."
She looked out the window.
The night was deep and the moonlight was pale.
For some reason, she suddenly felt uneasy.
"Spring Peach".
"Um?"
"How many of your mother's belongings are still outside?"
Chun Tao was taken aback, then thought for a moment.
"Back then, Aunt Liu seized quite a bit, but she later took it all back. But it was inevitable..."
Su Yaoyao nodded.
"Make sure people keep an eye on it," she said, "especially things like jewelry."
Although Chuntao didn't understand, she still agreed.
Su Yaoyao looked out the window, her brows slightly furrowed.
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Post station.
He Qing stood by the window, looking in the direction of the Yongning Marquis's residence.
"Young Master," Mu Yun walked in, "there's some commotion at the Second Prince's residence."
He Qing turned around.
"explain."
Mu Yun lowered her voice.
"What are Xiao Qiming and Su Yun'er plotting? It seems that Su Yun'er has some of the belongings left by Miss Su's mother."
He Qing's eyes turned cold.
"What is it?"
"A jade bracelet."
He Qing remained silent for a moment.
"Keep a close eye on things," he said. "Report anything unusual before the wedding."
Mu Yun nodded.
"Yes."
He Qing looked out the window again.
Under the moonlight, the Yongning Marquis's residence in the distance was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, a festive red hue.
Tomorrow, she will put on her wedding dress.
But a venomous snake lurks in the shadows, flicking its tongue, waiting for its chance to strike.
"Master," he said softly, "don't worry."
"I'm here."
The moonlight outside the window was gradually obscured by dark clouds.