klisemfg Chapter 308: Encountering a Bad Guy
Chapter 308: Encountering a Bad Guy
Chapter 308: Encountering a Bad Guy
The nanny looked flustered and quickly responded with a very firm tone, "Your Majesty, I have verified again and again that Her Royal Highness the Princess did not return to the palace last night."
After hearing these words, Queen Yang Wanqing, who was sitting on the phoenix chair, suddenly changed her expression. She felt as if her heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand, and it suddenly tightened.
At the same time, a strong sense of foreboding came over me.
You know, Princess Zhao Yuwei has always been so well-behaved and obedient, and has never done anything out of line.
However, this time it was so abnormal that he suddenly did not come back all night. This really made Yang Wanqing, as a mother, feel extremely worried and anxious.
Thinking of this, Yang Wanqing could no longer sit still. She anxiously gave the order:
"Quick, quick, quick, send someone to recall the Crown Prince and the others to me immediately. No delay is allowed!"
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has gone to His Majesty's side.
Moreover, I have just learned that the Crown Princess was secretly summoned to the Beauty Palace by Concubine Yin for some unknown reason.
Also, Consort Wang just came out from Consort Li's place and is currently admiring the flowers in the Imperial Gardens." Nanny quickly replied.
When Empress Yang Wanqing heard this, her expression instantly darkened. A hint of coldness flashed in her beautiful eyes as she angrily said:
"Humph, I didn't know that my two daughters-in-law are so popular. It's really unexpected!"
She was originally quite fond of Gou Chunmei, a princess from the Miao Kingdom, and believed that her noble status was worthy of the royal style.
However, what she never expected was that Gou Chunmei had a close relationship with Concubine Yin and was very close to her.
If she had not been banished to the cold palace, she would have become more cautious and specially sent her trusted people to secretly monitor Concubine Yin's every move.
I'm afraid he is still kept in the dark and has no idea that Gou Chunmei is in cahoots with Concubine Yin.
Then, Yang Wanqing turned her gaze to the nanny beside her and asked coldly, "Then why did Concubine Wang appear at Concubine Li's place?"
The nanny hurried forward and replied respectfully, "In reply to the Empress, I heard that Concubine Li has not fully recovered since her last miscarriage from poisoning, so she specially invited Concubine Wang to come and take her pulse."
Hearing this, Yang Wanqing nodded slightly, indicating that this reason was reasonable. After all, as a woman in the harem, it was also normal.
She couldn't help but sigh: "Alas, speaking of this, Concubine Li is indeed a pitiful person!"
Afterwards, Yang Wanqing thought for a moment and then instructed:
"Well, in that case, you must quickly go and summon the princess to me. I want to ask her about the princess's whereabouts!"
The nanny quickly agreed, turned around and walked away quickly to carry out the order.
Not long after, the nanny hurried over with Wang Xinyao.
Wang Xinyao came before Yang Wanqing, bowed deeply and respectfully, and said softly, "Your daughter-in-law pays homage to the Queen Mother. May the Queen Mother live a thousand years."
She was full of confusion and anxiety, not knowing why she was suddenly summoned to the Queen's palace again.
You know, just now, the Queen Mother's obvious dissatisfaction and disgust towards her made her feel like a thorn in her side.
However, at this moment, despite her doubts, she still smiled and bowed lightly.
Yang Wanqing, who was sitting above, raised her hand slightly, motioning Wang Xinyao to stand up, and asked in a slightly anxious tone:
"Get up! I summoned you here in such a hurry because I have something to ask you. Do you know that the princess attended your wedding banquet yesterday and has not returned yet? Did the princess stay at the prince's residence last night?"
When Wang Xinyao heard Yang Wanqing's question, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
She quickly replied respectfully, "My dear mother, I know nothing about this."
After a brief pause, Wang Xinyao continued:
"My daughter-in-law stayed in her bridal chamber the entire day yesterday and didn't hear anyone mention that the princess had come to our wedding banquet. And last night..."
Having said that, Wang Xinyao couldn't help but hesitate for a moment, seeming to find it difficult to speak.
What happened to Crown Prince Zhao Haoxuan last night made her too busy and worried to pay attention to anyone else or anything except her good friends Ouyang Ping, Zhao Yue'er and Cui Yingying.
Furthermore, as far as she knew, the guards had clearly stated that Princess Zhao Yuwei did not attend the wedding banquet, so she didn't even think about it.
After hearing Wang Xinyao's words, Queen Yang Wanqing frowned tightly and asked suspiciously:
"Are you serious? This matter is of great importance. If you conceal anything, the consequences will be disastrous!"
"Mother, please believe what your daughter-in-law says. Every word is true!" Wang Xinyao nodded vigorously without hesitation.
She continued with a confident look, "My daughter-in-law and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have always believed that the princess encountered some problems, which is why she was delayed and unable to attend our wedding banquet."
Yang Wanqing paced back and forth in the hall, her face full of anxiety.
"In this huge palace, what important matter could possibly delay a princess of such noble status?" Upon hearing Wang Xinyao's reply, Yang Wanqing's voice unconsciously rose eight degrees:
She loudly questioned, "This is her brother's wedding banquet. How could she easily miss it? Your princess didn't show up at the wedding banquet. Why didn't you send someone to report the situation to me yesterday?"
Hearing this question, Wang Xinyao was speechless and didn't know how to answer for a moment.
After all, it is really hard to talk about the fact that Zhao Haoxuan was drugged last night.
Moreover, she dared not tell this to Queen Yang Wanqing no matter what, for fear that she would be anxious, worried, and sad after hearing it.
"I'm sorry, mother. All the mistakes are my fault. I was careless for a moment. I hope you will forgive me!" So Wang Xinyao had to bow her head and apologize.
However, at this moment, Yang Wanqing was already extremely upset and had no time to care about Wang Xinyao's apology.
She murmured anxiously, "Oh my God! Poor Wei'er, could it be that she really has run into a bad guy?"
Yang Wanqing suddenly remembered the terrible things that Zhao Haoxuan had experienced.
At this moment, she felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife and the pain was unbearable. Her whole body began to tremble involuntarily.
Seeing this scene, Wang Xinyao became more and more anxious, and even a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.