"Even if the Crown Princess is gone, she is still my former master. Although I am now serving the Concubine, and I treat her as my master, in my heart, I always miss the Crown Princess and hope that she is doing well in the afterlife. But now, I think the Crown Princess misses me. I want to go and keep her company. Please grant me permission, Your Highness."
As Xie Feng spoke, he kowtowed three times to Pei Luoan. When he raised his head again, there was a bruise on his fair forehead, showing that he had really used a lot of force. He was so moved that he burst into tears.
Ji Youran was so angry that she almost raised her hand to slap her twice, and then kicked her, kicking her so hard that her mouth was full of blood. She wanted to accompany Ji Hanyue? Why didn't she die to accompany her
Saying this now almost overshadows what I said before.
Originally, she was the one who benefited from those words, but now she has become a stepping stone for Xie Feng, and she can't say it's wrong.
Her teeth were clenched secretly, but she had to put on a smile. She stole a glance at Pei Luoan's face, whose emotions could not be seen. Ji Youran held her breath and her smile gradually turned sad: "Your Highness, if my second sister knew about this, she would definitely appear in your dreams. Compared to other people, my second sister should be closest to you, but it may be..."
"What's possible?" Pei Luoan narrowed his eyes and asked subconsciously.
"Perhaps, your highness's aura is too strong... The Crown Princess can't even get close to you." Ji Youran explained softly, "That's why my sister entered the dreams of me and Xie Feng."
Ji Youran explained, turning her head to the side and pressing her eyes with a handkerchief, her voice becoming a little sad, "Sister has always been a courageous and decisive person. Some things she has decided on are difficult to change. She is not easily shaken in what she wants to do or not to do. Maybe this is what she needs now."
The meaning of these words was unclear. Xie Feng shuddered in his heart and his face turned pale.
Pei Luoan's expression looked better. It turned out that Ji Hanyue didn't enter his dream not because she didn't want to see him, but because his aura was too strong.
This is understandable. He is the prince and the future emperor, and he must have dragon energy in his body. After all, Ji Hanyue is no longer a living person. It is difficult for her to get close to him with her soul body.
The woman is Yin, close to Ji Youran and Xie Feng, which is normal.
"Since you are determined to keep vigil for the Crown Princess, that's fine. From today on, you should go to the small Buddhist temple." Pei Luoan said slowly after his expression softened.
"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince. Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince." Xie Feng felt relieved and kowtowed to Pei Luoan three more times excitedly. Then he retreated respectfully with tears in his eyes.
After retreating to the door, he reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his head and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he listened to Mingxin's words and got through it, otherwise he might really not be able to get over this hurdle.
Just now, she vaguely sensed murderous intent in Concubine Ji's eyes. When she entered the room, she saw Concubine Ji lying on the couch, and the prince was treating her gently beside the couch.
How could such a thing happen? Given Concubine Ji's character, there is no way she would do such a thing, let alone dare to do such a thing.
After entering the Eastern Palace for such a while, Xie Feng regretted it more than once. In the past, she thought that the prince cared most about Concubine Ji. It was the prince who had an affair with the eldest lady without telling his own lady, and it was also the prince who secretly pitied the eldest lady. As long as her own lady was gone, the eldest lady would definitely have a bright future.
The most important thing is that the eldest lady promised her.
Send her to the prince's bed, and the future will have endless possibilities, and will be in her hands.
After following the eldest lady, he discovered that the prince cared most about his own lady. What was the matter then? Why did the prince secretly have an affair with the eldest lady so early on
Others may not know about the death of the Crown Princess, but Xie Feng knows something. If it weren't for the eldest lady, the Crown Princess would not have died.
Her current situation is just as Mingxin said, very bad.
If she doesn't save herself, it might really be the end. Looking at Concubine Ji, it seems that she is really pregnant.
Clenching his fists, Xiefeng turned his head and looked back, then quietly left the yard and hurried back to where he lived.
As soon as she entered the door, Mingxin was already waiting there. When he saw her come in, he stepped forward eagerly to talk. Xiefeng waved at her, and the two of them walked into the house one after the other.
After entering and closing the door, Xiefeng took the warm water that Mingxin handed to him, drank a few gulps hard, and then put it down heavily.
"Girl, what's wrong?" Mingxin asked.
Xie Feng shook his hand, his face gloomy: "It seems that the concubine is really pregnant!"
If it was just a guess between her and Mingxin before, it is now almost certain.
"What does the young lady mean?" Mingxin did not answer directly. She looked at Xiefeng's gloomy face and asked back. There were some things she didn't need to say more. As they were all maids, she would not really regard Xiefeng as a fool who knew nothing.
"That move of yours was good. If it had been a little later, I might really not have survived. The Concubine would not tolerate me." Xie Feng said with a gloomy face.
At this moment, she no longer had the arrogance and hatefulness she had at the beginning, and looked somewhat deep.
"Even if the girl is not favored by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, she is after all a close friend of the former Crown Princess. Even if the Concubine wants to kill the girl for the sake of the Crown Princess, she should not really want to kill her. At most, she just dislikes her and humiliates her sometimes." Mingxin turned the conversation back and inquired calmly.
"You don't understand, she wanted to kill me. If I hadn't been pretending to be stupid and arrogant, she would have done it a long time ago." Xie Feng said irritably.
In fact, it is true that I was arrogant and domineering, but now when I think about it, I feel that I was quite stupid.
The slight murderous intent at that moment made Xie Feng tremble all over. She truly realized that Ji Youran really couldn't tolerate her. It was not just Mingxin and her guess, but the truth.
But there are some things that she would not say even if she believed Mingxin now. That would not only lead to her own death, but could also bring disaster to the entire family.
"I still don't understand. As the young lady is the only personal maid left by the Crown Princess, even if Concubine Ji wants to deal with her, she shouldn't be so disrespectful to the Crown Princess. Besides, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wholeheartedly devoted to the late Crown Princess." Mingxin knew that she couldn't act too hastily at this time. She sighed, as if she was very confused, and frowned.
"Don't ask about this. Now tell me what I should do." Xie Feng was very annoyed. He put the teacup heavily on the table, making a "bang" sound.
"Now that the young lady has decided to go to the casket, it is better to do it sooner rather than later. Go and pack your things now. I will accompany you." Mingxin suggested.
"You're going too?" Xie Feng looked at Ming Xin hesitantly. How about taking a maid with you? What would Concubine Ji say? Would the Crown Prince doubt her sincerity
"Yes, I will go too. I was originally your close friend. If you go to the vigil, I can also go.
Helping you pass the incense and candles is actually to better serve the Crown Princess. "Mingxin nodded and said solemnly.
This sounded pleasant to the ears. Xie Feng thought about it and finally nodded. It was just a matter of a maid, and Concubine Ji would not cause trouble at this time. Besides, with Mingxin as a close friend, it would be easier for him to handle any problems.
It is called a Buddhist temple but in fact it is a mourning hall. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not chant Buddhist scriptures, otherwise he would not have invited two Taoist nuns to guard it, which looks out of place. The most important thing is to make it convenient for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to visit the Crown Princess. Concubine Ji also goes there frequently now. It is better for her to stay there than to be thrown far away alone and never have a chance to come out.
Mingxin is right. This time, we should retreat in order to advance. Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not have feelings for me, could he not have feelings for the Crown Princess
Moreover, he had taken refuge in the Buddhist temple, which also showed that he would not compete for favor. No matter whether it was the current concubine or the newly married Crown Princess in the future, he was an insignificant little person and would not let himself become a victim in the cracks. Xie Feng was now putting all his talents into it.
For the first time, she realized clearly that she couldn't rely on anyone else and could only rely on herself.
"Okay, follow me to the mourning hall, I'll tell the manager." Xie Feng gritted her teeth. Ming Xin was the only person she could trust. If she didn't catch him, she wouldn't dare to trust anyone in the future. She reached out and grabbed Ming Xin's hand, staring into her eyes and lowering her voice to assure her, "Ming Xin, as long as I have a chance to succeed in the future, I will never forget you."
After thinking for a while, she deepened her tone, "If I can get a high position in the future, I will definitely bring you to the prince."
The meaning of these words was what Ji Youran had once told her.
Ming Xin knelt down with a plop: "Miss, I don't ask to be brought before the prince, I just hope that you can be fine and let me be fine. If there is no good master in the East Palace, people like me will die and no one will know."
The meaning of these words was very clear. She had no intention of becoming the prince's person. She only wanted to be Xie Feng's person. She only wanted to rely on Xie Feng to hold her head up in front of others. She wholeheartedly regarded Xie Feng as her master and had no ulterior motives.
Following Xie Feng was her own choice, and she was loyal to Xie Feng.
Her words made Xie Feng very happy. What she had just said was actually empty talk. She thought that if Xie Feng followed her, it would be just like when she betrayed the Crown Princess. So she simply made things clear first to prevent him from repeating the Crown Princess's mistake.
Now, hearing Mingxin say that she followed him wholeheartedly and wanted him well, how could he not be moved? He reached out and pulled Mingxin up, saying with a moved face: "Sister Mingxin, if I have a chance to be successful in the future, I will definitely let you enjoy the glory. Even if we are master and servant in front of others, we are still sisters behind others. I will not let you down. I will help you choose a high-ranking official to marry, and I will definitely let you enjoy wealth and glory in the future."
Xie Feng poured out his kind words like they were free, just for the sake of holding Ming Xin tightly in his hand.
"Then let me congratulate you, young lady." Mingxin stood up pleasingly, holding Xiefeng's hand. There was a hint of depth in her eyes. The Xiefeng in front of her was just a maid now, and an unsuccessful maid at that, but she dared to tell another little maid that he would let her marry a high-ranking official in the future.
Who does she think she is? The Queen Mother
Her ambition is higher than the sky, and she doesn't have the thoughts of a maid who just wants to serve her master well.
The Crown Princess has such a maid by her side. There must be something fishy going on...