Appointing a General as a Concubine: Where Can General Xiao Escape?

Chapter 209 The Result of the Confrontation

The two looked at each other and didn't say anything. One fed quietly and the other drank quietly.

After drinking the medicine, she wanted to get up and see if she had the strength to leave the East Palace.

But as soon as she moved, Qi Yue gently held her down.

"The imperial physician said you didn't get enough rest, and now you have a high fever. You should rest for a while after taking the medicine. I will prepare a sedan chair to take you back later."

He persuaded her softly, thinking she would refuse, but unexpectedly she agreed readily this time.

It wasn't that she was reluctant to leave the Eastern Palace, but she was really sleepy and her limbs were sore, and this feeling became even worse after taking the medicine.

She knew that the medicine she had just taken was taking effect. If she could get a good night's sleep, she would be fine when she woke up.

Xiao Mo leaned against the head of the bed, closed her eyes and fell asleep while thinking.

Qi Yue sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her quietly. This was a scene he had imagined many times.

He thought he had no chance, but unexpectedly, God sent her back to him.

This time is different from before, she may be more willing to accept him than before.

However, if she gave Qi Minxiu the opportunity to fight for it because she hated him because of Nie Changyuan, then there would be too many unstable factors in this opportunity.

Qi Yue sighed in his heart and reached out to help Xiao Mo smooth the loose hair around her temples.

He had been busy with other things these days and had not paid attention to Nie Changyuan's affairs. He had no idea that such a big change had happened in Qinshan.

If Qi Minxiu really didn't do this, then his mother would be the biggest suspect.

Because a long time ago, Concubine Liang had mentioned to him that she could use Xiao Mo's master in Qinshan to alienate her relationship with Qi Minxiu.

At that time, his feelings for Xiao Mo were too pure, so he rejected her without even thinking.

He liked her very much, but he didn't want to get her by hurting her relatives.

Nie Changyuan was the one who gave her a second life and raised her for eighteen years. He was more important to her than her biological parents.

Qi Minxiu and her had such a good relationship, but they became enemies because of Nie Changyuan.

If she knew that the person who killed her master was his mother, he would never stand with her again.

Qi Yue frowned in pain and wanted to go to Yongyang Palace to find her mother to ask for clarification.

He called Shen Yun and arranged for a palace maid to stay in the room with her before taking Yuan Mu away.

In Yongyang Palace, Concubine Liang was dyeing her nails. When she saw Qi Yue walking in angrily, she dismissed the serving palace maids in confusion.

"Yue'er is here, come sit over here! The Lantern Festival banquet will begin soon. Look, don't your mother's nails look good?"

She smiled and waved at him.

Qi Yue looked at her with a strange look in his eyes: "Mother, I have something I want to ask you."

Concubine Liang looked at him, and the smile on her lips slowly faded: "What is it?"

She knew her son well, and it was definitely not an easy thing for him to look at her like that.

Qi Yue didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Did you kill Nie Changyuan?"

Concubine Liang seemed to have guessed that he would ask this question, and she calmly admitted, "I sent someone there. What's the matter?"

She raised her eyebrows, looked at him, and slowly stood up.

In fact, Qi Yue already knew the answer, but when he heard Concubine Liang say it with his own ears, he still found it hard to believe.

He raised his head and closed his eyes helplessly and angrily: "Mother, didn't I tell you not to hit on him?"

"If mother doesn't do this, how long do you think you can keep your position as crown prince?"

Concubine Liang stared at him anxiously, looking as if she was disappointed in him.

"Do you think that just because the Emperor has named you the Crown Prince, your throne will be as secure as Mount Tai?

Let me tell you, if Qi Minxiu hadn't been seriously injured, with his talent, he would have been the crown prince!"

Qi Yue frowned and sat aside: "When my father conferred the title on me, his legs and feet had already healed.

If the emperor really wanted to make him the crown prince, there would be no crown prince like me."

Concubine Liang shook her head gently: "That's because at that time, only you were the most suitable. Although his legs and feet have recovered, he has no military achievements. It is not appropriate for him to be the successor.

But things are different now. Although he has no interest in Chu Jun, he has also served the court a lot. With the army at his disposal, if he wants to rebel, it will be too late for you to regret it."

"No, no matter what the circumstances, Qi Minxiu will never rebel."

Although Qi Yue didn't like Qi Minxiu, he knew what kind of person he was.

His categorical denial made Concubine Liang furious: "Why don't you understand after all this time?"

"It's not that I don't understand, I just don't understand how this has anything to do with A-Mo and her master."

Qi Yue spoke indifferently and looked at Concubine Liang expressionlessly.

Concubine Liang curled her lips and smiled: "With his current ability, it is impossible for him to overthrow you, but if he has Xiao Mo's support, it may not be possible."

"Just because of this?" Qi Yue frowned and looked at her, as if he was looking at some unforgivable person.

Concubine Liang raised her chin proudly and said, "Yes, because of this, one of Xiao Mo's relatives must die. Even if Nie Changyuan escapes, the people from the Prime Minister's Mansion will also be killed."

If the person who died was not someone who was important enough to her, how could she have achieved the current effect?

The more Qi Yue listened, the more he felt that the person in front of him was a stranger.

Concubine Liang was stung by his gaze and couldn't help but smile mockingly.

"Xiao Mo hates Qi Minxiu so much now that her attitude towards you has completely changed. Do you dare to say that you are not happy or enjoying it?

If it weren't for this incident, she would never have come back to see you. Anyway, this is the only chance you have, it all depends on how you use it."

Qi Yue lowered his eyes, not daring to deny her words either in his heart or in his face.

Seeing that what she said touched his heart, Concubine Liang continued, "Yue'er, what you need to do now is to give her a shoulder. In the future, the position of Crown Princess will belong to her."

Speaking of the Crown Princess, the Emperor had mentioned it to him many times, both openly and covertly, but he had always refused.

Now that Xiao Mo is willing to accept him, he can finally give an explanation to the emperor.

However, Xiao Mo's identity is special. She was previously betrothed to Qi Minxiu. If she is to be made the Crown Princess, it may not be an easy task.

Even if the emperor agreed, those who wanted to send their daughters to the Eastern Palace at the morning court would try their best to stop it.

But no matter how outsiders try to stop it, these are external factors that can be solved. The most important thing is to get Xiao Mo's consent.

She wanted him to get close to her because she didn't know the truth yet. If she knew later that Nie Changyuan was not killed by Qi Minxiu, she would probably regret it.

However, as long as she didn't know that Nie Changyuan's death was caused by Concubine Liang, she would not show any regret in her heart.

Therefore, he must marry her into the Eastern Palace before she knows the truth.

The imperial concubine saw through his thoughts, and the light in her eyes softened a lot.

"Don't worry, Yue'er. With your mother here, Xiao Mo will definitely be your future Crown Princess. As long as you keep the matter hidden from Nie Changyuan, everything else will be easy to handle."

Qi Yue pursed his lips tightly, and finally managed to utter a word: "Isn't mother still dyeing her nails? I will take my leave now."