Chapter 328 - 328 Looking for Someone

328 Looking for Someone

Ever since she tactfully asked Emperor Chong’an to arrange an errand for him, he had come over more often, but every time he opened his mouth, he would say this.

“There’s no need to talk about this. Why don’t you think about it carefully? If you don’t work hard and let the noble consort’s son sit in that position, will we be able to live well?”

In the past, the empress was in charge of the harem, and she was the kindest and easiest to talk to. She followed the rules.

Even if the Fifth Prince sat on the throne in the future, Consort Shu believed that the Empress would not treat the two of them badly. However, the Imperial Concubine was different. That woman was the most ruthless.

If the Eldest Prince really took that position, they would not be able to gain any advantages.

Additionally, she had never gotten along with the imperial consort.

It was fine when the Empress was around, but now, the imperial concubine had the final say in the harem. She really wished she could leave this palace, afraid that the imperial concubine would make a move on her.

Otherwise, she would not have let Shangguan Heng laze around for so many years before making him fight for this position.

She wondered if it was too late.

Thinking of what might happen to her in the future, Consort Shu twisted her handkerchief and sobbed.

Shangguan Heng was stunned. Why was she crying as she spoke? He reflected on himself and did not dare to say anything else. He honestly told her about what happened in the imperial study.

He didn’t say anything about his behavior in the study.

“Does this mean that His Majesty intends to appoint a crown prince?” Consort Shu continued to cry.

Shangguan Heng’s head hurt. “That’s right.”

“Then Brother Heng…”

“I’ll definitely perform well in front of Father. I won’t let Mother lose her life in her later years.”

Consort Shu retracted the handkerchief in her hand. She no longer looked like she was crying. She asked tentatively, “You said that you didn’t like any of the women in the previous selection process, so Mother didn’t force you.”

“But you’re not young anymore. You can’t stay single forever. A few days ago, your uncle entered the palace.”

“Mother!” Shangguan Heng interrupted her and stood up to leave.

Consort Shu pulled her back. “I just think that Su’e is indeed not bad. I quite like her. Why don’t I go to His Majesty to help you get engaged first? The matter of marriage will be up to you afterwards.”

The Su’e that Consort Shu was talking about was the daughter of Shangguan Heng’s uncle, his cousin.

Shangguan Heng knew that his good uncle must have run over and said something. He angrily broke free from Consort Shu’s hand. “If you think that Cousin is so good, you might as well let Father take her into the palace. The two of you will have a companion.”

After saying that, he ignored Consort Shu’s pale face and turned to leave.

Shangguan Heng did not want to get married in the first place, let alone marry Zhang Su’e, who looked like she was about to cry all day.

After walking out of the Moon Pavilion, Shangguan Heng paused. No, he was clearly here to ask for money. He turned around and wanted to go back. Thinking of what he had just said, he could only give up.

Forget it, he should go to Hidden Spirit Temple to see his second brother. If he had to say it, his second brother was the most suitable person to sit in that position. Unfortunately, his second brother lacked the help of his mother’s family, and he was not in the mood to participate in the royal court. Otherwise, his eldest brother wouldn’t even stand a chance to become the crown prince.

Shangguan Heng cursed the Eldest Prince in his heart. As for the Eldest Prince, after left the palace, he did not go to the government office on duty and directly returned to the residence.

An attendant came up and said something to him. Shangguan Pu frowned and walked towards the guest courtyard.

As soon as he stepped into the guest courtyard, he saw a slender woman sitting under the porch reading a book.

The woman looked up when she heard the commotion. Seeing that it was him, surprise flashed across her face. She closed the book and took a few steps forward to bow. “Your Highness.”

Shangguan Pu’s originally frustrated heart inexplicably calmed down. He helped her up and asked, “Are you used to living here?”

“This place is very good. Thank you, Your Highness.” The woman exuded a quiet and elegant aura.

Shangguan Pu put his hands behind his back. “That’s good.”

The woman looked up at him and asked with a frown, “Have you not brought it back?”

Shangguan Pu was about to mention this matter when he nodded. “That couple disappeared after leaving Xunyang City. My men haven’t been able to find them.”

The woman tightened her grip.