Chapter 72 - Raging heart of a tigress showing off her might
Seeing Hong Zhong's fake smile, Baili Yi Chen's expression became a bit ugly. With a few words from this woman, not only did she wash away all his suspicions, she even said that her imperial physician was weak? " Where's the royal physician? "
With Baili Yi Chen's instructions, there was immediately someone who went to inform the royal doctor who treated Chun Lan that day. Not long after, an old man with a white beard and hair carried a medicinal case and rushed over to Xiwu Hall in a hurry, "This old official greets Your Majesty and Grand Princess."
Along the way, the young eunuch who passed on the message had long explained what happened in Xiwu Hall to him. He also couldn't figure out why such trouble would involve him! There was no way to avoid such an unexpected disaster!
After all, this question was too difficult to answer.
If the relationship was cleared, and Qiu Ju was not poisoned that day, wouldn't she have openly offended the Grand Princess? Everyone knew that the Grand Princess was arrogant and despotic. All these years, he had seen a lot of people who offended the Grand Princess and none of them had a good ending!
However, if he had admitted that Qiu Ju had been poisoned that day, and he did not say it out loud, then it was very possible that she would be implicated as Hong Zhong's accomplice and help her poison Qiu Ju to death! This kind of price was too great! Not only would he lose her head, but it would also implicate his entire clan and relatives.
After some consideration, the old imperial physician replied with a trembling voice, "Your majesty, this old subject dares to guarantee with my life, that Qiu Ju was not poisoned on the day of the staff's reprimand!" As she finished speaking, she glared at Chun Lan unhappily. These two heartless little hooves were worthy of him doing her best to treat them the day they were caned. She even made good gold medicine for them so that she could walk on the ground.
To think that he would be slandered right after he got down to the ground. He was simply an ungrateful bastard!
After Baili Yi Chen heard this, he turned around and looked at the crowd unhappily, "You heard it too, the matter of the poison being poisoned has nothing to do with Hong Zhong. As for Qiu Ju, she is just a palace maid, if she dies, so be it. If Yan'er has deep feelings for her master and servant, she will compensate her family with some money, and that will be it! "
For normal palace maids, after 25 years of age they would have the chance to leave the palace and get married, but if they were not chosen, they would have to die of old age in the palace. If they died, they would at least burn their bones and scatter them in the well of the cold palace, giving no chance or qualifications to bury them.
"Royal brother." Baili Ziyan glared at Hong Zhong unwillingly.
Baili Yi Chen's sharp eyes scared Baili Ziyan so much that he immediately shut his mouth. This idiot, he obviously couldn't win against Hong Zhong, but he still didn't know his own limits and wanted to provoke her!
Behind him, Nangong Yimeng quickly pulled Baili Ziyan back, "Yan'er, the imperial physician also said that Qiu Ju was not poisoned that day. Perhaps, she was accidentally poisoned later on and the emperor has already made his decision. The majesty of the Emperor was not something that anyone could challenge. Furthermore, she did not wish for Baili Ziyan to be thrown into the fray so quickly. After all, there would be many areas where she could be used in the future!
Baili Ziyan frowned unwillingly. However, Baili Yi Chen's gaze was too terrifying, so she could only choose to shut up.
Grand Princess had nothing better to do, so she wanted to find trouble with Red House. In her heart, she also expressed her sympathy towards Hong Zhong, for offending him, her days in the future might not be easy. Today's matter, was definitely just the beginning!
Baili Ziyan intended to give up, but Hong Zhong had no intention to.
Hmph, do you really think that big sis is a soft persimmon that anyone can bully?
With both hands folded across her chest, a cold gaze swept across Baili Ziyan and Nangong Yimeng's faces, and finally landed on Chun Lan's face. "This lady's reputation has never been good, but I still understand the principle of daring to take responsibility! Grand Princess, you cannot take out conclusive evidence, but want to slander me as the one who poisoned you, is that bullying my weak spot in the palace, that no one can make the decision for me? "
"That's right, that's right." Murong Youqi waved his fan, his face was full of agreement. Although he was talking to the white board behind him, his words were full of provocation: "Actually, this prince also despises these kinds of methods that bully people the most, especially when using such dirty methods to frame a weak girl! It's simply a heart to be killed! "
Murong Youqi's words struck a thunderbolt in Baili Ziyan's heart. He hated his so much just for that bitch Hong Zhong! He regretted that he did not pick the right time to come to find trouble with Hong Zhong. At the same time, the fire of jealousy in his eyes had almost burnt her to ashes!
Hong Zhong, just you wait, this princess will definitely make you die a horrible death! Previously, it was to help Yi Meng's cousin, but now, it was for his own happiness!
Nangong Yimeng saw the anger in Baili Ziyan's eyes and couldn't help but smile. A trace of a sinister smile flashed across her exquisite face, and disappeared in the blink of an eye. In the past, she was worried that provoking Zi Yan to attack Hong Zhong would expose himself, but now, he could finally relax!
Hearing this, Baili Yi Chen glared at Murong Youqi with slight displeasure. Although the other party was Prince Dong Heng, Zi Yan was still a Grand Princess. He pursed his ice-cold lips in displeasure, "Fourth Prince Dong Heng, do you need to be so obvious in taking joy in another's misfortune and adding insult to injury?"
Although he did not want to use words like "a match made in heaven" to describe his future imperial concubine and this eccentric Murong Youqi in front of him, the two of them had indeed not been willing to give in to their actions of looking for trouble and seeking death!
Murong Youqi didn't seem to notice Baili Yi Chen's displeasure as he put away the fan in his hand and spoke in all seriousness, "This prince only has a little more tender feelings for the fairer sex than the Southern Qi Emperor. I pity the people of the Red House who were bullied by others on their own, Southern Qi Emperor, don't think too much about it!"
The meaning behind his words was that he didn't have any intention to show mercy to the fairer sex!
However, the other party had come to the Southern Qi as a guest again. As the host, he couldn't possibly not have this kind of ability and it would be unbearable to hold his breath. He coldly snorted and turned to look at Baili Ziyan, "Hurry up and bring your people back to the Yanran Palace!"
"Yes sir!" Although Baili Ziyan was unwilling, shshewas still afraid of Baili Yi Chen in the end. Just as she was about to bring her men and leave the Xiwu Hall, he suddenly heard Hong Zhong's annoying voice, "Grand Princess, you brought a person to frame me, and you want to leave now?" Your brother-in-law, if the tiger doesn't show his might, do you think your sister is a sick cat?!
Baili Ziyan's footsteps paused, she turned and glared at Hong Zhong while feeling unconvinced: "What else do you want!"
"Well?" Hong Zhong coldly snorted: "Since Grand Princess is bullying me because of how weak I am, then for the sake of my little life's safety, I can only leave this place. Qingya, immediately send a letter to Papa Xiu Shu, saying that Grand Princess brought people to Xiwu Hall to scare me, and made me sick from fright! Get daddy to bring me back to the Jinzhou City to recuperate right now! "
"Yes, miss." Upon hearing this, although Qingya's face was expressionless, deep down, she was extremely excited. This move of Miss's is too good to retreat in order to advance.
The Southern Qi and Xi Ling had been at loggerheads since the time of the Gauzu emperor 30 years ago, and over the past dozens of years, they had always faced off against each other. The Jinzhou City happened to be at the border between the two countries, and for the past few decades, the war had been raging non-stop.
In these past ten years, under the protection of the general, although the Jinzhou City and Xi Ling were safe and sound, if the Western Tomb knew that the old general had left the Jinzhou City and the young general was not in the camp, the Western Tomb would probably send troops within three days!
Baili Yi Chen's words were filled with love, and he even used the word "please". If Hong Zhong hadn't known about her previous hatred with, he would have thought that Baili Yi Chen had truly fallen for Hong Zhong!
"But …" When Hong Zhong saw that Baili Ziyan's face had turned green from anger, she pretended to speak: "The thieves that threatened me did not ambush me, which caused me to feel extremely depressed, which is not good for my recovery! Let Father go back to the Shengjing City to bring me back to the Jinzhou City. " Did her brother-in-law really think that only the princess would dare to act so haughtily? If she, Hong Zhong, was to act cool, she would definitely be able to flaunt her cool and do whatever she wanted!
After Murong Youqi heard this, he kept his fan and added, "As the saying goes, the Son of Heaven has committed a crime while being a commoner. You cannot practice favoritism! Furthermore, depression is not good for recuperation. In this prince's opinion, it would be better for Third Miss to move to this prince's place … " Residence of the Inn!
"Fourth Prince, please pay attention to your words!" Before Murong Youqi could finish his words, he was interrupted by Baili Yi Chen's low and deep growl. He was simply speechless towards the Fourth Prince of Dong Heng. It was fine if he was talking nonsense with the Southern Qi princess, but he was also not clear about Hong Zhong's identity, and that was fine too, but he clearly knew that Hong Zhong's identity was that of the future imperial concubine, and he still wanted to act like this. He clearly did not think much of himself!
Yet another reason!
Baili Yi Chen helplessly sighed. Why was he arguing with him! As he thought about it, he looked at the people around him with slight annoyance, and only wanted to settle the matter right now, "Inform the main infirmary to assign people to come over and take care of Third Miss's health. As for Grand Princess, be rude and unreasonable, slander Third Miss, it's a month of imprisonment."
Hearing this, Baili Ziyan's eyes reddened. She was a Grand Princess of the Southern Qi, when had she ever been humiliated like this?
"Why aren't you going back? "Then let's add another month!" Right now, he was truly regretting accompanying Murong Youqi to the Xiwu Hall. He realized that as long as it was something related to Hong Zhong, it would definitely give him a headache!
Baili Ziyan stomped her feet in grievance, and in the end, unwillingly looked at Murong Youqi, and left with the group!
Nangong Yimeng followed closely behind, and after giving a deep look to the displeased Baili Yi Chen, he brought his servants and left.
After the two had left, Baili Yi Chen placed his hands behind his back, his deep eyes coldly sweeping across Hong Zhong, and ruthlessly grinded a few words between his teeth: "Are you satisfied?" This question was naturally to ask about Baili Ziyan's punishment.
"Also … "Fine." Although it was already considered a heavy punishment for Baili Ziyan to ban her for two months,'s personality made it impossible for him to let her off so easily. However, she had clearly seen the threat in Baili Yi Chen's eyes.
Baili Yi Chen's ice-cold voice carried a hint of gloominess as he spoke, "Since this is the case, Third Miss will properly recuperate. In addition, you must remember your agreement with me!"
Hong Zhong smiled, thinking that you are the only one who remembered what they agreed upon, am I supposed to remember it as well? "maidservant naturally remembers, but please don't forget your majesty as well.
Baili Yi Chen took a deep breath, "Humph, it's best if you remember me!" Then, he turned to look at Murong Youqi at the side: "Fourth Prince, our nation is very busy, so what matter do you have with Hong Zhong, can you take care of it as soon as possible?" He truly believed that if he continued to bicker with Si Nvren, he would definitely be angered to death! Therefore, he didn't want to look at this damned woman for even a second now.
Murong Youqi replied in an unconcerned tone, "Oh, if there's anything you need, Southern Qi, please do as you please." After he finished speaking, he turned his head and looked at Hong Zhong with a fawning expression, and smiled. He was here for a beauty, not the emperor!
"..." Couldn't he tell that he was sending out the order? Baili Yi Chen realized that ever since he had met Hong Zhong and Murong Youqi, the two prodigies, as the emperor, he had never felt so stifled before!
With a cold snort, he drove away from Xiwu Hall.
After Baili Yi Chen left, Hong Zhong turned around to look at Murong Youqi, "What are you doing here?"
"Of course I'm thinking of you. I've come to see you." Murong Youqi had a carefree and dissolute smile on his face as he slowly approached her in a good mood while waving his fan: "It can't be that you really didn't miss this prince, right?" Indeed, it was because he missed her that he came to the palace so early in the morning to find her.
"I rolled my eyes, I miss you so much!" Fourth Prince, did you know that you were struck by lightning when you were trying to act cool? "Alright, I won't bullsh * t with you anymore. I'm going to eat breakfast. If there's nothing else, you can go back!" As he spoke, he turned around and walked into the house.
His face was filled with suspicion as he looked at Hong Zhong. Although they did not understand what he meant by 'act arrogantly', but they still understood after being struck by lightning. No matter how useless Murong Youqi was, he was still a prince, how could Hong Zhong just openly curse a prince to be struck by lightning?! Is this really okay?
Furthermore, what the heck was this order for a prince to expel a guest!