PFC Chapter 257 Showing Up
Chapter 257 Showing Up
"What do you mean?"
Su Yan asked doubtfully.
"The prince is upset about the previous incident and has been losing his temper frequently in the palace recently. He has become a hot topic inside and outside the palace. Why not try to let the King of Jin know by accident that the prince is extremely anxious and is even considering creating chaos in the palace. In this way, wouldn't it be possible to attract the King of Jin's attention and divert his attention?"
Su Yan's expression changed slightly, and the fingers holding the teacup tightened involuntarily. The tea rippled gently due to this subtle movement. A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes: "You want to deceive the King of Jin to stir up trouble. What kind of storm do you intend to cause?"
Song Yanyi had a faint but meaningful smile on his face, as if there were thousands of troops hidden in that smile, ready to charge at any time: "Prince Jin has always been conceited. This time, he defeated the prince's spirit, and he must want to pursue the victory in order to completely overwhelm the opponent. After all, the prince is the daughter of the Empress, so he is a hidden danger in his heart that is difficult to remove."
The Prince of Jin, as the eldest son, shoulders the expectations of the family, while the prince is the second son. With the crown prince undecided, these two princes have become the focus of everyone, and their competition is particularly fierce.
The autumn hunt is approaching, which is a great opportunity to demonstrate strength and prestige. Any disturbance may become the key to defeating the opponent.
"Show the news that the prince intends to cause chaos during the autumn hunt to the spies of the King of Jin. At that time, the King of Jin will certainly not miss this opportunity to weaken his opponent and consolidate his position."
Song Yanyi's tone was calm and meaningful, as if everything was under his control.
Su Yan felt mixed emotions, but he couldn't help but speak: "If this move succeeds, the King of Jin might be overthrown, and the prince will be the only one in power. Are you really willing to help the prince ascend to a higher position?"
Song Yanyi glanced sideways, his eyes flashing with a deep light: "Compared with the Prince of Jin, the prince is easier to control, and this matter is a temporary measure. I will make detailed plans another day."
He had his own plans in mind, and using King Jin's hand to remove the obstacles was undoubtedly the most convenient way at this moment.
Su Yan heard this, his expression revealed a bit of helplessness, but he finally chose to remain silent: "Okay, I will deal with it immediately."
Song Yanyi's tone was still cold and unquestionable: "Remember, don't be too sentimental when you act. I have already reminded you that it will take time to cooperate with the prince. I don't need to say much about how to act."
Su Yan's face was slightly stiff, and there seemed to be a hint of bitterness that was barely noticeable: "I don't have any personal feelings to speak of. I don't really care about such things."
He tried to keep his tone calm, but his heart was in turmoil.
"So best."
Song Yanyi snorted lightly. He could clearly see the fluctuations in Su Yan's heart. Those hidden emotions could deceive others but not his eyes.
Su Yan sat there, his body looking a little stiff, and the scene in Prince Xuan's mansion suddenly emerged in his mind. The back of her hand was red, swollen and blistered due to the whipping. At that moment, his heart was broken.
He tried to force a smile, but behind that smile was a mixture of hatred and self-mockery: "Why should I worry about it? After all, it was her own choice, and she chose her own path."
Song Yanyi, who was standing aside, sipped his tea leisurely without saying anything else, as if everything was self-explanatory.
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"Your Highness, the Prince of Jin has sent urgent news. There is accurate intelligence that the prince can no longer hold back and is eager to seek a breakthrough. He is no longer willing to endure the current situation. This is a perfect opportunity. The Prince of Jin is planning to capture him in one fell swoop, like catching a turtle in a jar, and accomplish great things!"
Li Jingzhao frowned, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Is the prince really so impatient?"
"How could it be false? Ever since the assassination in Xiangrui Tower, the anger that has been accumulating in the prince's heart has never subsided. He can often be seen in the palace getting angry. Given the prince's impulsive temperament, it is not surprising that he would take action at this time."
"Why didn't Song Yanyi stop it?"
"I'm afraid it can't be stopped. What's more, the prince is currently at a disadvantage, so it might not be a bad idea to give it a try. Maybe Master Xie would also like to see this happen!"
Li Jingzhao still had hidden worries in his heart. His alliance with Prince Jin could only obtain the greatest benefits if Prince Jin ascended the throne of Northern Liang. Any mistake might lead to all the efforts being wasted.
"So, we must be fully prepared."
"What are your plans, Your Highness?"
"Prepare the car. I'm going to Jinshang Hall."
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In the gorgeously decorated Jinshang Hall, Cui Rong saw from afar the Xie family's carriage slowly stopping in front of the door. She guessed that it was Xie Xiuzhu who came to visit, and was about to order the servants to prepare tea and snacks, but unexpectedly, a noble lady stepped down from the carriage.
She is the eldest lady of the Xie family.
Cui Rong's heart trembled. What is coming will come. No matter how she tries to escape, she cannot escape the arrangement of fate.
The eldest lady walked in, surrounded by servants, with a majestic appearance.
Cui Rong hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "Madam."
The eldest lady's eyes were stern, as if she could see through people's hearts: "You still remember me."
Cui Rongrong felt bitter in her heart, but she still had a forced smile on her face: "Madam's kindness is as heavy as a mountain, how can I easily forget it?"
"You said you would never return to Beijing, why do you regret it now?"
Cui Rong lowered her eyes, speechless.
She knew very well that this day would come sooner or later. Since the moment she set foot in Yanjing City again, she had rehearsed this conversation over and over in her mind.
To her, Jiang Xuejun, the Third Madam and others were just villains who were jealous of her comfortable life and wanted to make things difficult for her, but she had her own ways to deal with them.
But the eldest lady is different. That is a scar in her heart that she doesn't want to touch.
When facing the eldest lady, Cui Rong always felt that her dignity was being stripped away bit by bit.
How much she had longed to escape the constraints of the capital, but now because of the appearance of Song Yanyi, she was willing to be trapped here. Who could she tell about this emotional entanglement?
The eldest lady looked serious and spoke slowly, "I will let bygones be bygones. Since Xian'er has a special liking for you, you should learn to restrain your edge and be a dutiful wife. It's not that I can't tolerate you. However, you opened a shop outside and showed your face. Where does this put the face of the Xie family?"
"How can a concubine be as presumptuous as you? You should just stay in your place and serve the master in the inner chamber!"
The eldest lady's words carried an authority that could not be refuted.
When Cui Rong heard this, she felt humiliated, but the stubbornness in her heart made her unwilling to show weakness.
She straightened her back, looked directly at the eldest lady, and said with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice: "I am not a concubine of the Xie family."
This sentence is both a rebuttal and an adherence to one's own identity.
Upon hearing this, the eldest lady paused slightly, and the expression on her face changed instantly, and finally solidified into a deeper haze: "I came to propose marriage in person, and welcoming you into the family is already giving you great respect. Do you think that being a mistress who cannot see the light of day will have more dignity than being a concubine? Maybe you don't care about your own reputation, but what about the face of the Xie family?"