After Ling'er left, a thought-provoking smile appeared on the empress's face.
He really was a smart kid. He just didn't know what kind of trouble he would stir up if he were to be placed in the Crown Prince's Palace as a secondary concubine.
As she thought about it, the empress called Ling'er back.
"Ling'er, help me prepare the decree." The Queen said lazily.
When Ling'er heard this, she was stunned.
"Empress, please speak." Ling'er was extremely curious, but she didn't dare to ask any further, and could only start writing.
"My son is now the crown prince, and has an honorable identity. Unfortunately, I only have a single concubine by my side, and my heart aches for her. Gu, you have bestowed my personal attendant, Ling'er, to the crown prince as your concubine." I hope that my son can open up branches and scatter leaves for the royal family. "
"Empress?" Ling'er's voice was already trembling. She looked at the Queen in disbelief. Ecstasy spread unceasingly in his heart.
"What is it? Not satisfied? If you are not satisfied, I can change it. "
The empress looked at Ling'er as she spoke.
"No, no, this servant thanks the empress for her kindness. Thank you, esteemed empress."
"Humph!" That's more like it. But Ling'er, you have to remember this to me. I don't want you to go to the Crown Prince's place to seduce Master, but to see that woman called Shui You. "
The empress gave Ling'er one of her tokens and said, "If you have any questions, you can come find me at the palace. In the Crown Prince's Palace, you could not contradict others, much less think of competing for a favor. In front of Yan'er, fighting for the favor of another woman is a foolish path. "
The empress's words stopped there. Ling'er was also very clear that the empress was going all out. Everything that happened in the future would depend on her.
The Crown Prince's choice of a wife was a big matter, but the Crown Prince marrying a secondary wife was nothing.
The side concubines sent by the empress didn't need to be organized. They just needed to bring them in and make tea for the crown prince's consort. That was enough.
As a result, an embarrassing scene appeared.
The Crown Prince and Shui Yuehan were just about to make their move when they heard a series of knocks coming from outside. He had no choice but to send someone to take a look.
But when he looked, he couldn't believe it.
What kind of people came from the outside and didn't know what was going on? It was a woman sent from the palace.
This result made the Crown Prince's face turn dark.
He stood up abruptly and walked outside furiously. Shui Ruo was curious as to what the Queen had done and followed her out.
When the two of them reached the door, the Crown Princess Shangguan Yun was already blocking their way.
"No!" This consort won't allow you to carry her inside! "
"Crown Princess, please don't make things difficult for us servants. This, this, this is the empress's intention." How could we dare disobey the empress's decree? "
"I don't care, I'm going to meet the empress!" Shangguan Yun said and started to run outside.
"Elder sister should not go." The woman's voice echoed out from within the sedan chair. It was familiar, but also filled with a bit of pride.
The moment Shangguan Yun heard this voice, her face changed drastically. What kind of joke was this?
Was that Ling'er?
Before she could finish her thought, she saw that the girl had already walked out. She generously lifted the red veil and saw that the crown prince and Shui Yuehan had also arrived, but the crown prince's consort did not notice. She smiled and greeted the crown prince, "I am Ling'er to the crown prince, here to pay respects to Miss Shui."
"Ling'er, you've done it?" Shui Long wanted to say something, but stopped himself. Ling'er's face was filled with shyness. "I am indebted to esteemed Empress's kindness. From today onwards, Ling'er will be the secondary concubine of this house. I hope that Miss Shui and Ling'er can get along well in the future. "
The difference between Shangguan Yun and Ling'er was that the former was arrogant throughout their lives, while the latter was submissive.
"So that's how it is. Congratulations." Shui Long gave his congratulations in a bland voice.
Unexpectedly, he lit up the explosive bag.
The Queen leaped up and ran to the front of the water. She pointed at the woman and said, "What did you say? Congratulations? Where do you belong? This Concubine hasn't even agreed to let her in yet. Do you dare say congratulations? "Who do you think you are?"
Shangguan Yun no longer had her usual grace. Of course, to her, the crown prince had an imperial concubine, this was simply a humiliation.
However, she forgot how much the Crown Prince liked Shui Ruo.
After hearing Shangguan Yun's words, the crown prince's face darkened.
Even though he hadn't wanted Ling'er to enter, and he had no qualms about doing so, but … She shouldn't have shouted at the water!
"What the hell are you screaming for? Your mother sent Ling'er here, and you dare disobey her orders? This was truly outrageous! "Someone come, take the Crown Princess back to her room. She's dressed well and ready to drink her tea."
After saying that, he looked at Ling'er again, and said: "Since things have already come to this, this prince will not care, but in the crown prince's mansion, you have to learn, speak less, and make less trouble. If you annoy this crown prince, no matter who sent it, this crown prince will still send it to Hades! "
When Ling'er heard this, her body trembled and she hurriedly kneeled on the ground. She said, "This humble one understands. This humble one will definitely remember this and will definitely get along well with Miss Shui."
Why did it involve her again? Shui Long blinked his eyes. He felt somewhat helpless towards Ling'er's way of fawning over the Night Emperor's flames.
As for Night Emperor, he was extremely satisfied with Ling'er's words. Thus, he nodded his head and leisurely left with the water.
Ling'er looked at the backs of the two men, and the expression on her face gradually became distorted.
It seemed like he could understand the Crown Princess's feelings now. How could anyone be happy about such injustice?
Could it be that he would have to use an empty room in the future?
When Ling'er thought of this possibility, the expression on her face became even worse.
However, she couldn't help but regret it now.
With the help of the servants, Ling'er arrived at the main hall of the crown prince's residence.
Shangguan Yun unwillingly sat on the Crown Princess's chair in the main hall. The crown prince was sitting beside her. The fact that the two of them were husband and wife was something that could only be understood at this moment.
As for Shui Ruo, she sat in the guest's seat. She smiled at Ling'er and felt that she was very smart. Perhaps she was a lot smarter than Shangguan Yun.
However, compared to Ling'er, she liked Shangguan Yun's personality more. At the very least, it didn't pose too much of a threat.
"Elder sister, please have some tea." Ling'er obediently gave the princess a cup of tea.
Although Shangguan Yun was unhappy, she still drank it. After that, Ling'er offered the crown prince some more tea. The crown prince did not say anything and just took a sip as well.
Then, to everyone's surprise, Ling'er walked up to Shui Yuehan and offered him a cup of tea.
This made Shui Ruo feel awkward. Did she drink it? Or refuse?
No matter which one was the better one. Was this girl doing this on purpose?
You're intentionally causing trouble for her, aren't you?
He felt helpless, so he drank the water in the end. This action of hers made the Crown Prince more and more fond of her.
Perhaps, it was not a bad thing for Ling Er to be here. If she was this observant, it would be good if she did not come up with any schemes.
Thus, while Ling'er was flattering him, the Crown Prince's good impression of her increased by quite a bit. It was even more than it had been for Shangguan Yun.
When Shangguan Yun saw Ling'er giving water tea, she was filled with hatred.
Then she looked at Ling'er with even more hatred. Less friendly.
After the tea was served, Ling'er went to the bridal chamber to wait. However, it was already nighttime and the Crown Prince had not come back yet.
Why? Could he be busy? Ling'er was suspicious.
At this moment, he heard the guard outside the door suddenly say, "The Crown Princess is so lucky."
This caused Ling'er to be alarmed.
Sure enough, the door opened. Shangguan Yun looked at Ling'er gloating, saying: "How about it? The feeling of being alone in an empty room? "
"What nonsense are you talking about!?" Your Highness will definitely come back! "
Ling'er's tone was resolute, but her voice was still trembling.
She really wanted to believe that the crown prince would return, but her heart betrayed her uneasiness. Can you believe it? Of course not, in Her Highness's heart, there was only that woman. The Crown Princess must have stayed alone in her room, right? Thinking up to this point, Ling'er suddenly smiled.
"What are you laughing at?" The Crown Princess was stunned by Ling'er's smile.
"No, I'm not laughing, I'm just thinking it's interesting. Crown Princess, are you looking forward to seeing me and making a fool of myself?" [The Crown Princess kept her room for herself in the past. However, I am different from her.]
Ling'er looked at the princess consort and said with a smile.
"Hmph, how is it different? Why didn't this consort see it? Let me tell you, you and I are the same. No one can become the Crown Prince's pampered heart, no one can get his feelings. In this courtyard, the only thing you can do is to grow lonely. And I, in the end, will be the Empress, and then the Empress Mother. No matter whose child it is, they will always call me mother. " The Crown Princess was proud.
Hearing this, Ling'er's expression became ugly. However, in the next instant, she returned to normal, "The Empress thinks very well. I'm afraid that you won't be able to keep your position as the Crown Prince's consort, much less become a queen in the future."
"What a joke!" This consort is the daughter of the Shangguan family, who dares to touch me? " Shangguan Yun's face was full of arrogance.
"About this, this servant cannot say." Ling'er was still smiling proudly. She looked at Shangguan Yun, not looking scared at all, causing Shangguan Yun to feel a little guilty.
However, this bit of guilt was not enough to scare Shangguan Yun away.
She looked at Ling'er and gave a cold laugh at the end. "No matter how much you speak now, and no matter how much you persevere, you will soon know the ruthlessness of this crown prince's residence, as well as your incompetence." After saying so, the Crown Princess turned around and left.
When the Crown Princess left, Ling'er, who was still strong, started crying.
Can't I? He thought he could be happy, but it turned out this way.
That's right, His Highness doesn't even like that woman, so why would he like me?
Are we all the same to him?
"Why are you crying?" Just as Ling'er was about to lose all hope, she heard the voice of a man that was pleasant to the ears and somewhat feminine. The moment this voice rang out, Ling'er was completely shocked.
Trembling, she raised her head and saw the crown prince, Night Emperor Yan, with his cold but good-looking appearance.
"Your Highness?" Is this a dream? " Ling'er walked forward in a daze, looking at the Crown Prince, Night Emperor, and blinked. Only after she was certain that he had not left did she finally relax.
"So, it wasn't a dream. "Your consort thought that Your Highness wouldn't come to my place, and thought that …" Ling'er could not continue, and then she began to cry.
Seeing Ling'er like this, Night Emperor Yan felt a rare trace of guilt in his heart.
It was true that he didn't want to come here, but Shui You had told him that if it was for her good, it would be best if he went to Ling'er's place. That way, the empress would be able to keep her from being hostile to Ling'er, not him.
Although his words were a bit straightforward, it had to be said that it was a fact.
Thus, under Shui's unhurried request, he came back, looking at Ling'er with a gaze that could not be considered gentle.
He just laid on the bed and said: "I came here because I don't want Shangguan Yun to make things difficult for you like a woman. But I won't do anything to you. "Alright, if you've cried enough, come here and lie by my side." The crown prince's voice was cold and detached, but to Ling'er, this was enough.
She blushed and slowly walked to the crown prince's side. Then, she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.