C24

The imperial concubine looked at the kneeling, tearful mama with deep, dark eyes. She shot a look at Senior Servant Bai, who understood and led her maids out, closing the door behind her.

The brows of the imperial concubine slightly raised as she elegantly sipped on the tea placed by her side.

"Shen mama, even though you're someone close to the princess, you shouldn't speak nonsense if you can eat as much as you want."

Shen mama, who was kneeling on the ground, had a sorrowful look on her face as she wailed, "This servant's words are true. There's not a single lie. Ruoqi is indeed with the Third Prince."

"Nonsense!" The imperial concubine stared at them with a trace of anger on her face. "The princess has only been in the mansion for a few days, and the third prince is extremely busy. How could they be together?"

"This servant isn't spouting nonsense. Actually, the one the Third Prince has taken a fancy to isn't the princess, but my daughter, Ruoqi. This is a fact. If concubine doesn't believe me, this old servant is willing to confront the Third Prince."

"Nonsense!" The Imperial Consort's face was ashen, her breathing quickened as she quickly took out the medicine bag that Shangguan Qian had given her. After taking a few breaths, she finally managed to calm down.

Her eyes were a little cold. Since this Senior Servant Shen had found her place, she wanted to give Shen Ruoqi an identity. Regardless of whether this matter was real or fake, it wouldn't be good to affect her.

Even before the princess had married into the princess' family, the maids by her side had already been hooked up with the third prince. If the crown prince's faction were to find out about this, they would definitely slander them without restraint.

"Shen mama, does the princess know about this?"

Shen mama shook her head. "How could this old servant and his daughter dare speak of this to the princess?" It's just that after what happened yesterday, the princess actually wants to marry Ruoqi off. This old servant had no choice but to come and find Senior Concubine. "

The imperial concubine had a look of understanding, so the female lead was Shen Ruoqi yesterday. From this, it could be seen that Shen Ruoqi wasn't someone easy to deal with.

How could she allow someone like that to enter the estate?

"Shen mama, I can't just listen to your side of the story. What if you lie to me?"

"This old servant dares to use his life to guarantee that this is absolutely true!" Senior Servant Shen had a serious expression. "If Senior Concubine has no way to satisfy this old servant, then everyone in the swallow will know of Ruoqi's existence tomorrow."

"Pa ~ ~ ~"

The imperial concubine threw the teacup in front of her, her eyes filled with ruthlessness. "Are you threatening me!?"

"This old servant is not a threat, this old servant was forced to do this for the sake of my daughter."

"Heh ~ Shen mama, aren't you afraid that I'll kill you both today?"

Shen mama's eyes darkened as she said in a low voice, "Since this old servant has come to see Imperial Consort, I have a certain amount of confidence."

The atmosphere in the room froze for a moment. The imperial concubine took a deep breath, and her pale face showed some exhaustion. She said softly, "You go back first. I'll confirm this matter with Third Prince, then we can decide what to do."

"This old servant will take his leave."

Only after Shen mama left did Senior Servant Bai walk in. Seeing that Senior Servant Ji's expression wasn't too good, she quickly asked, "Senior Servant …"

"Go get the third prince, quick!"

Senior Servant Bai didn't dare to delay and quickly walked out.

Li Fengyi wore a red brocade robe with a black line embroidered on it. The black hawk spread its wings and flew high in the sky. His overall appearance was quite domineering. His black hair fluttered in the wind. The flow was outstanding.

"Mom, what happened? Why are you in such a hurry to find me?"

The imperial concubine stretched out her hand and slapped him, saying in a low voice, "You did a good thing!"

Li Fengyi was stunned by the blow and asked blankly, "What happened?"

The imperial concubine glared at him and asked angrily, "What's going on with Shen Ruoqi? You should explain it clearly to me! "

His pupils instantly contracted as he opened his mouth and said indifferently, "She is the maid by the princess' side."

"I didn't ask who she was! I asked you what had happened between you and her! Senior Servant Shen told me just now, what's really going on between you and her? " The Consort asked anxiously.

Li Fengyi cast his gaze away unnaturally, and said in a low voice, "It's just a show."

"Clap, clap ~ ~ ~"

The imperial concubine unceremoniously slapped him twice, "Who gave you the guts? Don't you take your future seriously? A single Shen Ruoqi could possibly cause your entire plan to go down the drain, do you know that? "

"Your son understands …"

"How do we end this?" The imperial concubine was so angry that her face paled and her hands trembled slightly. She really didn't think that this matter would actually be true. Feng Yi was actually such a bastard! To do such a thing at this critical moment with the princess's maid.

Although hisngguan Qian seemed obedient, she could tell that she was not someone who could tolerate anything. If this matter were to surface and Shangguan Qian left, wouldn't that mean she had lost both her husband and her soldiers?

"I'll get rid of her as soon as I can."

"Why don't you understand!" The imperial concubine said in a low voice, "The important thing is the princess. If she finds out about this, you should know about the consequences!"

Li Fengyi lowered his head and clenched his fists. A fierce look flashed across his eyes. "I will deal with it."

The imperial concubine closed her eyes and took a deep breath to ease her emotions, "Do it cleanly."

Li Fengyi's eyes flashed with a trace of ruthlessness. He nodded and slowly walked out.

Inside the room, both Shen mama and Shen Ruqi were kneeling in front of Shangguan Qian, while Shangguan Qian was quietly drinking tea as if he hadn't seen them.

"Older Sister Qian, although this matter is my fault, Feng Yi and I are truly in love." Shen Ruqi sobbed and complained, her voice carrying a hint of pleading.

"Love each other? Then you should go find Li Fengyi, right? What are you looking for me for? "

Shen Ruqi subconsciously glanced at Shen mama, feeling exceptionally puzzled in her heart as to why she had come looking for Shangguan Qian. Couldn't he just go directly to Li Fengyi?

Shen mama's pupils constricted. When she walked out from Senior Concubine's place in the morning, she realized that Senior Concubine would definitely not keep them, so she could only go for broke and strike from Shangguan Qian's side.

"Sister Qian, since you knew about this, you should have been magnanimous. Let me serve Feng Yi with you." Shen Ruqi raised her head and pleaded in pain.

"What the hell are you? You deserve it! " Red Tassel, who was standing to the side, finally couldn't help but curse.

"I've been with Feng Yi since a long time ago, this is the truth. Feng Yi is very interesting to me. Older Sister Qian, I don't ask for a name. I just need to stay by his side." Shen Ruoqi's eyes were bloodshot as she spoke softly. It was as if she did not owe Shangguan Qian, but rather Shangguan Qian owed her.

Shangguan Qian's expression didn't change much. His black eyes swept across Lady Shen and her daughter who were kneeling in front of him, then he said with a faint smile, "I heard that Senior Servant Shen went to the Garden of Peace this morning?"

Shen mama sucked in a breath of cold air. She had never thought that Shangguan Qian would actually know about her going to the Garden of Peace?

"This old servant only …"

"But what?" Shangguan Qian asked slowly, "I was just asking for your help, asking her to give Shen Ruoxi a name, but she just came back like that, right?"

Shen mama's pupils constricted a little. There was a hint of nervousness in her eyes, she had not expected Shangguan Qian knew everything about her.

"If Feng Yi is here, he would definitely agree!" Shen Ruqi said with certainty, her eyes full of hope.

Shangguan Qian Shan gave a cold sneer, a taunting look in his eyes. He had thought that the mother and daughter of the Shen siblings were very smart, and now they were still in a state of disarray.

Go to your consort? How could Consort Ji agree to Shen mama's request? After all, she wasn't the third imperial concubine yet, and their hearts weren't completely at ease yet.

Consort Li couldn't afford to gamble, much less Li Fengyi. Thus, Shen mama's scheme this time had really been to move bricks and smash her own feet.

In order to prevent Shen Ruoqi from marrying off, she risked everything to make this matter public, but the result was unsatisfactory. In the end, Senior Servant Shen still hadn't understood what Li Fengyi wanted.

"Is that so? "Are you that sure that Li Fengyi really loves you?"

"I …" Shen Ruqi raised her little face, wanting to answer with certainty, but something seemed to have occurred to her. The words stuck in her throat, making her unable to say anything.

Did Li Fengyi really love her? She didn't know, he only knew that the first time she met him, he stared at her affectionately and said something inexplicable.

Shen Ruoqi said that her eyes were very similar to someone's, but she didn't know who he was referring to.

Moreover, the two of them had never spoken more than a few words apart from doing that thing. At this moment, Shen Ruoqi really felt her heart turn cold.

As if he had seen through her thoughts, Shangguan Qian said calmly: "Shen Ruoqi, even you aren't sure if he loves you or not, what request do you have to get me to agree to the two of you being together?"

"Although I don't know if Feng Yi loves me or not, I do know that he does not!"

"Pa ~ ~ ~"

Shen mama fiercely slapped Shen Ruqi's face, not allowing her to continue speaking.

However, Shangguan Qian was not deaf, how could he pretend not to hear what Shen Ruoqi had just said? Although what she said was true, he still felt bitter in his heart.

After all, she was someone that he had painstakingly loved in his previous life, so he was more or less tied down.

Her hands trembling, she picked up the cup of tea on the table, took a breath and pretended to be calm, "Shen Ruoqi, you think you know Li Fengyi very well, then guess, if you publicize this matter, what will Li Fengyi do?"

Shen Ruqi bit her lips tightly, her face full of tears, not saying a word.

"Princess, this old servant has served you for so many years. Please help us." Shen mama said anxiously. Shangguan Qian was her final trump card, and the only one who could save them was Shangguan Qian.

The reason why she had taken the risk in the morning was because she was afraid of Shangguan Qian.

"It's not that there's no other way, it just depends on whether the two of you dare to take the risk or not." Shangguan Qian Shan raised an eyebrow, the smile on his face was a little strange.

Shen mama froze for a moment, guessing unceasingly in the depths of her heart. Shangguan Qian's solution? If they did not take the risk, and if Qi were to marry the one with the incense, then they would have no chance at all. Listening to Shangguan Qian's words, perhaps there was still a slim chance of survival.