freenovelworld Chapter 388 was exposed!
Chapter 388 was exposed!
Inside the Eastern Palace, the Crown Princess's gloomy expression startled even Madam Xie.
The Crown Princess stared coldly at Xie Yishuang, "You have quite the nerve! Even the Empress hasn't said a harsh word, yet you have such audacity. What? Are you tired of living, or do you think our Xie family has been too comfortable lately?"
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. Please punish me."
"Hmph! You think that just because your mother said it casually, you really became a concubine of the Prince of Chang Le's mansion? If your mother really could make this decision, why would she bother to call her into the palace? How stupid! You can't even see something so obvious. I think you've been keeping all that stuff from your second aunt all these years."
Xie Yishuang was furious, but this older sister was now the Crown Princess! No matter how dissatisfied she was with her, she could only endure it. After all, the current Crown Princess was destined to be the Empress!
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry. I know I was wrong. To be honest, it's because I, as an elder, didn't remind you properly. Your Majesty, please take care of your health."
The Crown Princess then turned to look at her mother. "When you get back, please tell Father and your second and third uncles to put this idea aside for now. Mother's opinion is that Fourth Brother disagrees. He feels that taking a concubine right after marrying the principal wife is disrespectful to Mu Xin Nuan."
"So, Your Highness is currently young and strong, yet you're only keeping a young maid as your wife?"
The Crown Princess sighed and glanced at Xie Yishuang. "That's why I said to let the family put this idea aside for now. From what I heard from the Empress Dowager, she wanted to find a few girls from ordinary official families and send them to Fourth Brother's side without any official status. Such a self-degrading thing is something our Xie family can't do."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yishuang's expression grew even more unpleasant. This was clearly a warning to her not to covet Prince Chang Le's position again! What did this mean? Of course, she knew that the Empress had not yet issued an edict to select a concubine.
If Her Majesty the Empress had indeed issued an edict to appoint a concubine, would she still be in Kunning Palace? It would probably have been Xie Yilin from the first wife's household long ago. But of course, she couldn't say that.
The Crown Princess is the legitimate daughter of the first wife, so naturally she wouldn't side with her cousin from the second wife's side.
Xie Yishuang appeared respectful on the surface, but deep down she hated the Crown Princess to the core!
"Alright, you've all seen what happened today. That Mu Xin Nuan is not someone to be trifled with. There's no need for a daughter of the Xie family to rush off to become someone's concubine. It would be beneath her."
"Yes, ma'am."
As Mu Xin Nuan left Kun Ning Palace, before she even reached the palace gate, she was suddenly pulled behind a rockery by a figure.
Mu Xin Nuan was startled, and then she heard a few sounds of fighting. When she came to her senses, she realized that Chun Yu was fighting with one of Duanmu Chen's guards.
"Stop! What do you want to do?"
Duanmu Chen gave a signal, and the guard immediately stopped and quickly retreated several steps away.
Mu Xin Nuan felt a tightness on her wrist and realized that Duanmu Chen's hand was still gripping her wrist.
"Let go! What kind of behavior is this?"
Duanmu Chen gave a cold smile, "What? She's not my fourth aunt yet, but you're already trying to lecture me like an elder?"
Mu Xin Nuan felt a chill in her heart, because Duanmu Chen's expression was too terrifying, and the sinister aura emanating from him made her feel unprecedented tension and terror.
"What are you doing? Duanmu Chen, are you crazy?"
"Yes! You're right, I've gone mad! I've gone mad, and you've driven me mad! You heartless woman, is your heart made of stone? I've done so much for you, why can't you see it? In these three years, when Duanmu Chuze was away, who do you think was protecting you at every turn? How do you think you managed to avoid all sorts of trouble at those palace banquets every year?"
"You? What exactly are you trying to say? Duanmu Chen, you're not a child anymore, how can you still be so immature? I am the Princess Consort of Chang Le, not yours!"
"If Duanmu Chuze hadn't cheated, how could I have lost to him? He actually used such despicable methods, actually betrothing you so early on. Mu Xinnuan, do you know why he treats you so well? Because you are Mu Chang'an's daughter! Do you understand?"
"I don't understand. Duanmu Chen, do you even know what you're saying?"
"Anuan, I truly love you. Why? Why can't you even look at me? What's so great about Duanmu Chuze? If I were sent to the border, I could achieve great military exploits just as well!"
"Duanmu Chen! You, you're utterly clueless!"
"I don't know anything? Mu Xin Nuan, do you think I don't know who the mastermind behind Taihe Restaurant is? After such rumors about me, Taihe Restaurant's business has not been delayed for a single day. Don't you think about who is helping you?"
"Duanmu Chen, can you be a little more rational? I am the Empress Dowager of Prince Chang Le, and I love Duanmu Chuze, not you!" Mu Xin Nuan's direct words made Duanmu Chen tighten his grip even more.
"Ah!" Mu Xin Nuan finally couldn't help but cry out softly, "Let go of me! It hurts!"
Duanmu Chen immediately recalled that day when he had been just as rough, and it seemed he had injured her arm.
Duanmu Chen immediately loosened his grip, looking somewhat annoyed, and muttered, "Damn it! I didn't want to hurt you! Can't you just talk to me properly?"
"Hmph! Duanmu Chen, in my opinion, it's you who's always refused to speak properly! Look at the state you're in now! Don't forget I'm about to become your fourth aunt, and you're disobeying your elders!"
Mu Xin Nuan's words undoubtedly stung Duanmu Chen's heart once again. His pupils contracted sharply, and his expression showed some regret.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chunyu quickly attacked Duanmu Chen, who sidestepped and released Mu Xinnuan's wrist.
Chunyu grabbed Muxinnuan's hand and ran a short distance before helping Muxinnuan straighten her clothes and leaving without looking back.
Duanmu Chen gasped for breath, glanced to the side with a glint of malice in his eyes, and walked away with a gloomy expression.
A moment later, a beautiful figure emerged from behind an osmanthus tree on the other side, looking utterly incredulous, her face deathly pale!
"How could this be? His Highness Changsun likes Mu Xinnuan? She's about to become Princess Chang Le." Wang Xinyan's eyes were filled with tears, her pearly white teeth biting her lip, her expression sad and somewhat incredulous.
"You saw it all just now?"
Wang Xinyan was startled and immediately turned around to look. She froze on the spot, unable to move.