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Chapter 465 What Does Xiao Yueying Want to Do?
Of course, no one dared to let these words reach Concubine Liu's ears, otherwise wouldn't it be saying that they were wasting their lives?
Fortunately, she didn’t have to go out during the confinement period. No matter what kind of storm was happening outside, Shen Zhinian’s Zhongcui Palace was always peaceful.
As for Concubine Liu herself...
She had injured her knees and had stayed in the bedroom the whole time. So although she had heard about it, she had not seen the fireworks display with her own eyes, so she only sneered when she heard it.
"The fireworks produced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs are always the same boring styles every year. I am tired of seeing them."
"Only a virtuous concubine, who comes from a humble family, would be so moved by such a trick."
Xiao Huazi was silent for a moment, and finally chose not to tell the Royal Concubine that the fireworks last night were newly developed by His Majesty, and it was no exaggeration to say that it was an unprecedentedly beautiful sight!
Otherwise, Yongshou Palace may not have a peaceful life...
Fortunately, the Queen's knee still needs some time to heal, so she generally doesn't go out and won't hear the gossip of the palace servants.
Empress Defei... since she wants to cooperate with Empress Guifei, she won't gossip in front of Empress Guifei.
After a few days, when the limelight of this matter has died down, the Empress will no longer know about it.
Thinking of this, Xiao Huazi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled flatteringly, "That's right! In terms of the status in His Majesty's heart, who can compare to the Imperial Concubine?"
"I heard that when the queen was in the palace, there was a birthday. His Majesty had people pick all the lotus flowers in the pond and plant them all over the queen's yard."
"This is a unique favor!"
"How can the virtuous concubine compare to you? Your Majesty treats her well, but he is only doing it to give the Fourth Prince respect."
Concubine Liu felt very relieved to hear these words, and she looked at Xiao Huazi more favorably: "The things your majesty gave them now are just what I had left over from the past!"
"Alright, call someone in to help me change my clothes. I want to see what Xiao Yueying wants to do!"
Xiao Huazi bowed and said, "Yes!"
After finishing her makeup, two palace maids helped Concubine Liu onto the sedan chair.
She always liked to show off, and every time she went out, she would travel with a large group of people. But this time, she only brought a few confidants with her, and went to Changyin Pavilion in a low-key manner.
When Concubine Liu arrived, Concubine De was already waiting there.
When seeing the beautiful face of Concubine Liu, a flash of hatred flashed in Concubine De's eyes!
Back then, although the Second Prince was murdered by Jiang Shuren, if it weren't for Concubine Liu's unwillingness to save him, how could the Second Prince have died young? !
Concubine Liu kept saying that she was different from other women around His Majesty. She was not after His Majesty's status or power, but she truly loved His Majesty as a person.
But in the end, she watched helplessly as His Majesty's son choked on broad beans and suffocated, and she just stood by and watched!
If I really love Your Majesty, would I have the heart to let Your Majesty experience the pain of losing a child? !
Concubine Liu's love is extremely hypocritical!
But now, for the future of the third prince, Concubine De had to suppress the hatred in her heart and cooperate with her former enemy.
She slowly walked to the front of Imperial Concubine Liu, with a gentle and submissive look on her pale face, and bowed respectfully: "I pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine, and I wish you good luck and peace!"
Concubine Liu had been helped to sit on a chair. When her eyes fell on Concubine De, they were full of sneers: "Today is really the sun rising from the west. It's not a festival, why is Concubine De doing such a big honor to me?"
Because she had watched the Second Prince die without rescuing him, Concubine Liu always felt guilty towards Concubine De.
But ever since several months ago, when Concubine De tried to use the eldest princess to murder the royal heir, Concubine Liu's apology to her disappeared without a trace.
There was no embarrassment on Concubine De's face, and her attitude remained respectful: "Your Highness is a noble concubine, and I am only one of the fourth concubines at the bottom. It is only natural for me to be respectful to Your Highness."
"I know that I was ignorant in the past, which led to some misunderstandings of me by the Imperial Concubine. Today, I am willing to sincerely apologize to the Imperial Concubine and ask for forgiveness from the past!"
Concubine Liu sneered, "Alright, stop pretending in front of me. Xiao Yueying, if you have something to say, just say it."
Concubine De smiled gently: "Your Majesty is a straightforward person. In this case, I will speak frankly."
"Your Majesty, you also know that the heavens are unfair and have no mercy on me. Not long after I gave birth to the Third Prince, I already have not much time left..."
Concubine Liu sneered in her heart, thinking that it was not that God did not have mercy on Concubine De, but that she had done too many bad things and was getting retribution!
Of course, no matter how bad Concubine Liu's temper was, she understood that the two would form an alliance next, so she didn't say these harsh words.
De Fei took out a handkerchief and pressed the corners of her eyes, and continued: "I don't care about my own body, but... I just can't let go of the third prince who is still in his infancy..."
"Your Majesty is also a mother, you should understand my feelings. If such a young child loses his mother, how can he survive in this cannibalistic palace..."
Concubine De's words were extremely sentimental, but Concubine Liu was not buying it: "Do you still understand this? When you attacked Zhou Shuren, didn't you think about this?"
"The second princess is even more pitiful than the third prince. When she was just one month old, her mother was sent to the temporary palace, but she is still alive and well, isn't she?"
Xiao Huazi called out in a low voice: "My Lady!"
They are here today to form an alliance with Concubine De, not to make enemies!
Concubine Liu then suppressed her temper and said, "But what you said makes sense. The Third Prince is going to lose his mother at such a young age. I can't bear to see this."
Both of them were acting, and they both knew that the other was acting.
But it doesn’t matter, as long as the play can go on.
Seeing that the groundwork was almost done, Concubine De knelt down again in front of Concubine Liu and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty, you are kind-hearted. I have an unreasonable request. I would like to entrust the Third Prince to you!"
"I believe that Your Majesty is an excellent mother and will definitely treat the Third Prince well in the future!"
"In this way, I, the concubine, will be able to rest in peace even in the underworld..."
Concubine Liu's eyes were full of sarcasm.
Don't think she doesn't know what Concubine De is planning. Isn't it to use the power of Duke Dingguo's Mansion to send the third prince to the position of crown prince?
On this point, the two of them hit it off.
Concubine Liu immediately signaled Xiao Huazi to help Concubine De up, and her tone was much gentler: "I am also a mother, and I really can't bear to see the third prince still in his infancy, alone and helpless."
"Since Sister Defei trusts me, I will definitely treat the Third Prince as my own son from now on!"
De Fei said with tears in her eyes: "Thank you, Imperial Concubine!"
The two men reached a deal, but neither of them mentioned it tacitly. How could they get His Majesty to agree to this?
Because both Defei and Liu Guifei knew that the Dingguo Mansion and Empress Dowager Liu would make this happen at all costs!