Qi Kingdom's Concubine De had died suddenly. She was buried hastily with an imperial edict. Even the funeral was simple. Although the emperor was a flirtatious man with countless women in his harem, Concubine De was different. After so many years, few women could stay by the emperor's side. Concubine De was one of them. No matter how much the emperor disliked Concubine De, she still had two children. Not to mention Third Princess who was married to Marquis Zhong, there was still the Second Prince as a dowry.
The First Prince and the Second Prince's infighting was no secret. Did the emperor treat Concubine De like this mean that the Second Prince could not become the Crown Prince? Otherwise, why would he embarrass the Second Prince like this? If he wanted to make the Second Prince, he should have promoted Concubine De.
However, no matter what others thought, they could not find out anything. The only thing that made them suspicious was that the Eldest Princess did not live in the palace after Concubine De's sudden death. Instead, she lived in the Cheng's house.
Hearing that Marquis Anning was protecting her, the emperor did not say anything and allowed the First Princess to live outside.
However, today, Zhao Yong was furious in the imperial study. If not for Song Honao and Duanmu Xiu, he would have exploded.
"We want to kill that stinking brat Mo Rongyi!" Zhao Yong gritted his teeth and cursed, slamming the secret letter in his hand onto the table.
Song Honao looked down at his feet. Mo Rongyi was Mo Rongzhan's younger brother. If he could be killed so easily, the emperor would have killed him years ago.
"We will go to the Jin Kingdom!" Zhao Yong said.
"Your Majesty..." Duanmu Xiu immediately looked up, "I'm afraid it will not be easy for you to travel far."
With Zhao Yong's condition, what he needed most was rest. If he traveled to the Jin Kingdom, his condition would worsen.
Zhao Yong felt much better, but he understood that this was only temporary. With the current situation in Qi, he could not leave the capital...
"Invite Marquis Anning to the palace," Zhao Yong said in a low voice.
The head eunuch came in and replied, "Your Majesty, Marquis Anning accompanied the First Princess to the palace and went to her Xiuyun Hall."
Zhao Yong had not seen his daughter for a few days. Ever since the truth about the late Empress's death was revealed, he had not been able to have a good talk with her. In fact, he also knew that his decision not to execute Concubine De had hurt his daughter.
"Have Marquis Anning and the Eldest Princess come over." Zhao Yong said coldly.
The Head Eunuch accepted the order and left.
Today, Zhao Rao wanted to enter the palace to get something. She didn't want to live in the palace anymore. Originally, she planned to enter the palace alone, but after Cheng Zheng found out, he insisted on bringing her along.
"Did your mother leave these for you?" Cheng Zheng thought that Zhao Rao had come to the palace to take out some precious treasures. Who knew that she would only take out some ordinary dolls. Not to mention precious, they were already a bit old. Needless to say, they must have been left behind by the late Empress. Otherwise, this girl would not have treasured them like this.
"Yes." Zhao Rao replied in a low voice. She raised her eyes to look at Cheng Zheng, her expression a bit uncomfortable, "My mood has already recovered. You don't need to accompany me to the palace."
These few days in the Cheng Family, he simply found ways to make her happy. The first day, she fell asleep in his room, and the second day, she sat in the courtyard next to him. He loved her so much that the entire Cheng Family knew. She always felt that other people looked at her differently.
Even though … even though she did not reject his closeness, his status was still there. It was hard for Zhao Rao to let go of her worries and cater to him.
Cheng Zheng looked down at her, his voice deep and mellow, "Where do you want to move to?"
"I have a manor outside the palace, so I'll live there." Zhao Rao said in a low voice. She didn't want to live in the palace, and she didn't want to see Zhao Yong.
"You can live in the Cheng Family." Cheng Zheng said in a low voice.
Zhao Rao smiled, "It's not convenient to live in the Cheng Family."
"Jin 'er!" Cheng Zheng's tone was a bit unhappy. He had already endured and endured, not wanting to frighten her by force. If she continued to avoid him, then she couldn't blame him for being reckless.
"You're my uncle." Zhao Rao stamped her feet.
"Not because you don't like it?" Cheng Zheng raised his eyebrows. He had been by her side these few days, and he could feel her reliance and trust in him. He liked that she didn't just rely on him, he wanted her heart.
Zhao Rao blushed and didn't say anything, "You didn't even report to Imperial Father when you entered the palace. If he knew, he would be angry."
"You still don't want to see him?" Cheng Zheng's eyes shone brightly as he looked at her bashful expression. He was a mature man, and how could he not see what Zhao Rao's expression meant. She liked him, but because of his status, she hadn't decided yet.
"I don't know what to say when I see him." Zhao Rao said lightly, "I've already packed my things, and the palace maids will bring the rest out of the palace."
Cheng Zheng took her little hand and gently pulled her into his embrace, "Jin 'er, it's better if you stay in the Cheng Family."
"No." Zhao Rao didn't even think before rejecting.
"Then I'll go with you to the estate." Cheng Zheng said. In any case, he didn't feel at ease leaving her alone outside.
Zhao Rao was just about to say something when the palace maid Ding Xiang's voice came from outside, "Eldest Princess, the Emperor invites you and Marquis Anning to the imperial study."
"I don't want to go." Zhao Rao didn't struggle in Cheng Zheng's embrace. She didn't want to see Zhao Yong.
"Can you hide from him forever?" Cheng Zheng scratched her cheek, "It's good to hear what the Emperor has to say."
Zhao Rao closed her eyes. She really couldn't hide from him forever, "Every time I think of Imperial Mother, I hate him."
"Be good, I'll be by your side." Cheng Zheng said in a small voice.
"Okay." Zhao Rao finally nodded her head and went to the imperial study to see Zhao Yong.
They had just left the Xiuyun Hall and had yet to leave the rear palace when they met Zhao Lan.
Zhao Lan had entered the palace to collect some of Concubine De's belongings. She was dressed in plain white and looked like a delicate and delicate orchid, making people feel pity for her. When she saw Zhao Rao appear, her eyes burst out with intense hatred. Then, when she saw Cheng Zheng protecting Zhao Rao like a treasure, she felt as if there were thousands of ants biting her heart. She felt so uncomfortable that she was about to go crazy.
Zhao Rao saw Zhao Lan, but she didn't even look at her little sister. In any case, she didn't even care about her status as a princess anymore.
"Stop!" Zhao Lan shouted at Zhao Rao, "Zhao Rao, don't think that just because Imperial Father didn't punish you, you can pretend that you didn't kill my Imperial Mother … …"
"I didn't pretend that I killed Concubine De. So what if I did?" Zhao Rao indifferently looked at Zhao Lan. She had never regretted killing Concubine De.
Zhao Lan said in a low voice, "I will take revenge."
"Just come." Zhao Rao gave a light laugh. She had never put Zhao Lan in her eyes.
"Second Princess, I advise you not to do anything stupid." Cheng Zheng lightly said.
Zhao Lan glanced at them and expressionlessly walked away.
She will take revenge … … She will!
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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