Chapter 293 – A Trap, And The Man Betrothed With Empress Tu
Yan Huaijing’s words were so abrupt that Wei Yuewu almost couldn’t react. She looked at Yan Huaijing in shock.
“How about I taking you and the princess back to the State of Yan? Although you are not comparable to the princess in terms of status, I will help you!” Yan Huaijing didn’t seem to notice the shock in Wei Yuewu’s eyes and he continued to smile leisurely.
No matter how noble Wei Yuewu’s status was, it was impossible for her to be comparable to a princess.
“Your Heir-apparent, I don’t dare. Don’t you want to marry the phoenix-fate woman?” Wei Yuewu lowered her eyes and took two steps back with her head drooped.
“Phoenix-fate woman? If I say that there is no such a thing in this world, what do you think?” Yan Huaijing’s voice was as gentle as water, but in Wei Yuewu’s heart, it was like a heavy blow. She raised her head in shock.
Her lips trembled twice before she managed to ask, “Is this fake?”
This news was even more shocking to her than what Yan Huaijing said to her just now.
“Didn’t you suspect it just now?” Yan Huaijing asked in reply.
“But… but…” For a moment, Wei Yuewu did not know how to describe her feeling. It was such a big lie. Of course, it was not something that could be spread so widely just by means of gossiping. There must be someone behind it. And Yan Huaijing was the most likely person.
It was not important whether she believed it or not, but it was clear that the Emperor believed it, and everyone else believed it, so everyone was looking for the so-called phoenix-fate woman.
It would be fine if they couldn’t find this phoenix-fate woman, but if such a person really appeared somewhere, wouldn’t the world get bogged down in a bloody storm?
No matter how determined Wei Yuewu was, she was still greatly shocked.
Sure enough, the State of Yan’s ambition was indeed incomparable and self-evident!
“That’s why I won’t marry the so-called phoenix-fate woman. Besides, the State of Yan does lack an heiress-apparent. Yuewu, why don’t you have a try!” Seeing that Wei Yuewu was so shocked that she could not even speak, Yan Huaijing had a happy expression on his face and seemed to be in a very good mood.
“I…” Wei Yuewu did not know what to say.
“Don’t worry, Yuewu. When Marquis Hua Yang comes, I will mention this matter to him.” Yan Huaijing’s attitude was casual and friendly, but it made Wei Yuewu blush.
“I heard that the Crown Prince will also take some of the young ladies of aristocratic families as his concubines when he marries the phoenix-fate woman. He is especially interested in several noble young ladies from distinguished families. However, considering your status and that young lady in your mansion, it is unlikely for you to enter the Crown Prince Mansion. But the chance is high with regard to the other princes!”
Yan Huaijing analyzed for her with a smile. He spoke in a gentle voice as if he was really helping Wei Yuewu relieve her worries, but his words made Wei Yuewu’s heart sink. She did not want to have any connection with the royal family!
“The current Empress disliked the late Marquise Hua Yang very much. Whichever prince you marry, I’m afraid it would not be a happy ending!”
Wei Yuewu felt like a fishbone getting stuck in the throat. She looked up at Yan Huaijing and asked seriously, “Why does the Empress dislike my mother?”
“Your mother robbed Empress Tu of the man betrothed to her. How could Empress Tu like your mother!” Yan Huaijing said with a light smile.
Her mother snatched the Empress’ betrothed? Wei Yuewu immediately thought of that aristocratic young lady whose engagement with her father was canceled.
So, that aristocratic young lady was actually Empress Tu?
All the previous explanations she could think of immediately became reasonable because of this news that shocked Wei Yuewu. It turned out that… the young lady who was protected very well was Empress Tu!
Wei Yuewu did not want to ask how Yan Huaijing knew about this matter. Since he had said it, this matter was true. Only the identity of a daughter from the Tu Clan could be concealed so well.
That was why nobody knew about the engagement that had been annulled.
“Everyone thought that it was another daughter from the Tu Clan, and that young lady had indeed passed away long ago. However, they did not know that the person who was engaged to Marquis Hua Yang was actually another daughter. Later on, she was sent into the Palace and became the Empress. I’m afraid that very few people know about this episode now!” Yan Huaijing said indifferently.
If he hadn’t made strenuous efforts investigating this issue, he really wouldn’t find out that this Empress Tu and Wei Luowen were connected in such a way.
“The cause of my mother’s death…” Wei Yuewu asked with difficulty, her eyes filled with coldness.
“I don’t know much about the cause of your mother’s death either!” Yan Huaijing shook his head. His gentle gaze fell on her face. He looked at the pain in her clear and shining eyes.
Without the strong disguise she usually put on, she looked even more heartbreaking. Yan Huaijing inexplicably felt as if his heart had been hit by a heavy blow. Those words he had casually uttered to Wei Yuewu actually sounded a little gentle and sentimental.
For some reason, he did not press on her at this time, and his voice became softer and softer, “Actually, you can try. If there is no better option for you in the future, I will be your way out!”
His words were extremely gentle, almost fitting in with his usual gentle and refined image in front of others, but what was different from the past was that there was a sign of gentleness in his eyes.
Even he himself felt a little awkward after speaking those words. He coughed softly and restored his usual calm. He looked at Wei Yuewu with a faint smile, his handsome eyes glimmering. “Yuewu, how do you like my suggestion?”
“Thank you, Your Heir-apparent. I will let you know when the time comes!” Wei Yuewu bit her lips and said. Although she did not really believe Yan Huaijing’s words, she was still inexplicably touched. She bit her lips to suppress the sourness in her nose.
Ever since she entered the capital, no one had told her that they were her last way out!
Neither her father nor the mansion of Marquis Hua Yang was…
Even though this black-hearted was only speaking those words as lip service, Wei Yuewu was still moved. She felt as if her heart had been heavily struck by something.
“Alright, Yuewu, please remember what you have said!” Yan Huaijing smiled happily and suddenly felt that he was looking forward to having this little fox beside him.
How could his woman be plotted against by others? No matter how sharp the little fox’s claws were, there would be times when she would be injured…
After Yan Huaijing and his people left, Wei Yuewu and Jin Ling were also secretly sent back by the guard left behind by Yan Huaijing. As for Yan Huaijing’s entourage, there was naturally no sign of the tightly wrapped “aristocratic young lady from the State of Yan”.
But in terms of number, Yan Huaijing brought one less guard than he did when he entered the Palace. This was enough to make everyone in the Palace pay attention to his guards.
However, no one would expect that when Yan Huaijing left the room, there was actually someone else in the room!
After secretly returning to her room, Wei Yuewu sat in front of the window. She frowned slightly and was speechless. The Empress and her father were once engaged, and the two families had already started to prepare for the wedding. But all of a sudden, her father fell in love with her mother at first sight and insisted on marrying her mother.
In a sense, it was really because of her mother that Empress Tu had to suffer the humiliation of having her engagement broken. Therefore, Empress Tu must hate her mother. This inevitably made the cause of, or the inside story about her mother’s death, even more complicated…
Jin Ling saw the tea that had been placed on the table had become cold. She brought a cup of hot tea and placed it in front of Wei Yuewu. “Miss, have some tea!”
Wei Yuewu reached out to take the tea and took a sip. Her eyes slowly darkened. “Jin Ling, is the Fourth Young Lady living next door?”
When they entered the room, Jin Ling said that she saw Ming Yan coming out from the side.
“Yes, the Fourth Young Lady does live next door. When I poured the water, I saw Ming Yan again and said a few words to her. She said the Fourth Young Lady just came back and asked me why we came back so late.”
In the Crown Prince Mansion, Wei Yuewu was the first one to leave. However, Wei Yuewu met Yan Huaijing and was taken away by him. As a result, Wei Qiufu returned to Chu Xiu Palace before Wei Yuewu.
Wei Yuewu nodded. She raised her watery eyes and asked, “What did you say?”
“I said that you were attracted by the scenery in the Palace and had a walk around, so we came back late!” Jin Ling explained with a smile.
There were many places in the Palace, and no one would notice where Wei Yuewu and her maidservant went. They were not important people like the Heir-apparent of the Duke of Yan State, and the people in the Palace would not keep an eye on her.
Wei Yuewu was very satisfied with Jin Ling’s answer. The corners of her lips curled into a smile. Wei Qiufu was actually living next door to her. It was really strange.
“Miss, Ming Yan also said the Fourth Young Lady would come to see you in a while.” Jin Ling suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said.
“She is coming over?” Wei Yuewu murmured. Then, she said indifferently, “She can come just as she pleases!”
Wei Qiufu was not a person who would do useless things. If she did not do anything in the Palace this time, it would be equivalent to failure. With Wei Qiufu’s wisdom, she would definitely make a move and attract the attention of the Crown Prince. Only then would she secure a high position before entering the Crown Prince Mansion.
Wei Qiufu would not let go of this last chance no matter what!
“Is the Sixth Young Lady here?” The sound of knocking suddenly came from the door.
Jin Ling was stunned before she smiled and said, “Miss, you see, speak of the devil and he will come. It’s the Fourth Young Lady’s maid, Ming Yan!”
Wei Yuewu smiled and motioned her to open the door.
Jin Ling walked out of the inner room and walked to the door. Sure enough, it was Ming Yan who served Wei Qiufu.
“Our young lady is inside. What’s the matter?” Jin Ling asked with a smile.
“The Fourth Young Lady said the Eldest Young Lady was coming in a while. Since there is nothing much to do in the Palace, she asked if the Sixth Young Lady wants to come over for a chat.” Ming Yan said politely.
“Eldest Young Lady is coming?” Jin Ling asked in surprise.
“That’s right. Eldest Young Lady’s maid came and said she was visiting the Empress Dowager. After that, she will come over to see the two young ladies. She is worried about the two young ladies because it is the first time they have ever entered the Palace!” Ming Yan said articulately.
Such enthusiastic “concern” made Jin Ling vigilant. She said hesitantly, “This… Our young lady isn’t feeling well now!”
“No worry. The weather is good today and the young ladies can take a walk. The room of the Sixth Young Lady is close to the coldest place. It’s easy to feel unwell if she stays in the room all the time!” Ming Yan’s expression remained unchanged as she continued with a smile.
“Alright! When the Eldest Sister comes, tell me. I will take a break first!” Wei Yuewu walked out of the screen and said indifferently.
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