She raised her hand and the music stopped abruptly. Zhang Jingyan stopped dancing when she saw him. She knelt down and said,""Greetings to Consort Ning!"
The others also knelt down and shouted in unison,"Greetings to Consort Ning!"
Jiang Yirong was the mistress of Prince Ning's residence. She wore a wide-sleeved robe with a hint of gold and jade. Her headdress was not much, but it was extremely expensive. It was obvious that she had a high status in the residence. She walked up to Qin Yuning quietly and bowed to him.""ChenQie pays her respects to Ning Wang!"
Qin Yuning just grunted and suddenly felt bored. His wife was the descendant of a prestigious family. Her status was noble but she had no interest to speak of. He had married her because she knew the big picture and could turn a blind eye to his affairs.
"It's getting late, your highness should let them all disperse.”Jiang Yirong was not angry, but she was domineering and carried some persistence.
"Why?" This time, Qin Yuning did not listen to her." I'm going to be the Crown Prince soon. Why can't I celebrate?"”Sometimes, he would rather stay by his concubine's side than share a bed with her. She was very cold, and the calmness that emanated from her bones was unbearable.
Jiang Yirong looked at Liu Yunqing coldly.""Did you two make his highness drunk? Why is your highness talking like this?"
"This servant does not dare!" Liu Yunqing knelt on the ground and said. She and Zhang Jingyan were both lowly concubines. If they offended Ning Wangfei, they would never be able to stand out.
"It's right that you don't dare. Don't be too ostentatious, lest you become too happy.”Jiang Yirong glanced over, and Zhang Jingyan, who was wearing a dance dress, shuddered."Your dance is indeed charming, but his highness is someone who wants to do great things. How can he linger under your skirt all day?”
"This servant deserves to die!" Zhang Jingyan felt bitter and lowered her head,""This servant won't dare to do it again!"
"Sigh, alright, alright! All of you can leave now! This king is tired." Qin Yuning waved her hand impatiently, and her mood dropped.
"You guys can leave too." Jiang Yirong said to the two concubines,"Your Highness must rest well tonight. You can only enter the palace to receive the gifts tomorrow morning."”
Zhang Jingyan and Liu Yunqing both bowed and followed everyone out of the hall without raising their heads. The originally happy atmosphere was gone, leaving only leftovers.
"Men!" Jiang Yirong shouted again,"Help His Highness back to his room!"”
"Yes, Master." Jiang Yirong's maid Meixiang walked over and supported Prince Ning.""Wangye, this servant will help you back.”
Qin Yuning stood up, her footsteps were indeed a little shaky. Fortunately, Meixiang was strong and helped him walk steadily. After Jiang Yirong ordered people to clean the hall, she left with them.
Prince Ning's room was luxuriously furnished, filled with precious artifacts, especially the bed, which was even more dazzling, showing off his status. He staggered as he walked, and Meixiang helped him sit down."You can go now. I want to rest.”After saying that, he burped.
"Meixiang, go get some water." Jiang Yirong said to the maid,"Let them wait outside the room. They are not allowed to enter."”
"Yes, Your Majesty," Meixiang replied respectfully.
When there were only two people left in the room, Jiang Yirong said,"Does Your Highness feel wronged?"
"What do you think?" Qin Yuning glanced at her." You're my wife. How dare you ruin my reputation at this time? Whose fault are you talking about?"”
Jiang Yirong was not afraid of him at all. She said,"Your Highness, your words are wrong. Because ChenQie only has wangye in her heart, that's why she's always thinking for you, thinking for you.”
"This is this king's Ning Imperial Residence, do I have to be controlled by a woman like you? That's enough!" Qin Yuning slapped her thigh." You want to participate in everything I do. Do you still want to participate in state affairs after I become the emperor?"”
Jiang Yirong was unmoved. There was no fluctuation on her calm face."But wangye, don't forget, you're still wangye, the same as the other princes.”she reminded.
"Who said that? Imperial Father's edict has already been issued. I can become the Crown Prince tomorrow!”
"That's why you have to behave yourself!”"Your Highness, in this Prince's mansion, ChenQie dares to say that I'm the only woman who's completely devoted to you." Those vixens only want to get a life of luxury from you. They only cared about what was in front of them and did not consider the big picture.”
"Have you considered the big picture?" Qin Yuning was stunned.”
Jiang Yirong nodded and solemnly said,"ChenQie is just thinking about the overall situation of Your Highness!"”
Qin Yuning looked at her playfully.""Oh? Tell me!"
"The Crown Prince died not long ago. For the sake of the country, the Emperor hastily decided that you would take over the position of Crown Prince. You've already become the target of public criticism."
"This king naturally knows this. Do I need you to say it?”Qin Yuning said disdainfully," This Prince is appointed by my father. How can it be fake?"”
"That's not true. One should plan ahead, wangye.”Jiang Yirong said," The Emperor is grieving over the loss of the Crown Prince, but you are making a ruckus. If the Emperor hears about this, will you have a good ending?"”
" But I can't do nothing," Qin Yuning said.”
"No, you can enter the palace immediately!”Jiang Yirong said calmly.
"Enter the palace? Now?" Qin Yuning thought she had misheard.
"That's right, we'll enter the palace tonight!" Jiang Yirong explained,"Firstly, it's to show your filial piety as a son. Secondly, it could be considered as crying for the Crown Prince. Thirdly, he could become a role model for everyone. The emperor will definitely like it."
Qin Yuning hesitated." But I drank too much. How can I enter the palace?"”
"What's so difficult about that? It's enough as long as you have this intention.”When Jiang Yirong saw Meixiang enter, she said,"Meixiang, you came just in time. Quickly bring a bowl of ginseng soup for wangye. wangye wants to enter the palace tonight to accompany him.”
"Yes, Empress." Meixiang went out again.
"Did you plan this all along?”Qin Yuning had to admire her foresight." He sighed and said,""Forget it, this king will listen to you this time.”
"Thank you, Your Highness!" Jiang Yirong finally smiled.
The Imperial Palace was silent. Other than the lanterns hanging high in the palace, there was only the sound of insects. Having just lost the Crown Prince, the entire Imperial Palace was like a grieving old man without any joy. In the Sacred Yang Hall, Qin Shilong stood with his hands behind his back and sighed.
Internal Supervisor Wen Shi 'an was the chief steward and had accompanied the Emperor for many years. He knew the Emperor's thoughts and was highly regarded by the Emperor. Seeing that it was getting late, he walked up and said,"Emperor, it's already 11 o'clock, you should rest early.”
"Sigh." Qin Shilong continued to sigh,"Shi An, how can I bear the Crown Prince's departure!"”He suddenly shed tears of sadness.”# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420184: 15PM #Cancel Review All: wdd201302 Time:111420185:55PM
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