Chapter 64 - 63: Have a Child for the Lonely
Gui Quan knelt on the ground, nearly scared to tears.
Madam Shen got away with poisoning the Crown Princess Consort, which clearly shows her importance in the Crown Prince’s eyes. As a mere servant, what could he possibly do? Could he really dare to command someone to tie up Madam Shen?!
The Crown Prince and Madam Shen quarrel, but it’s the servants who suffer. Though the Eastern Palace pays well, not a single coin comes easily!
Gui Quan could only force a flattering smile: "Madam Shen only poisoned the Crown Princess Consort out of deep affection for His Highness. After all, she’s just an eighteen-year-old girl, inexperienced with the ways of the world, innocent and naive. How could she fully understand right from wrong? It might be better for Your Highness not to be angry."
Lu Ying responded coldly: "Inexperienced with the ways of the world, innocent and naive? She orchestrated Xue Ling’s false allegations and sabotage, deliberately feigned weakness to gain entry into the Eastern Palace, poisoned people and caused trouble, provoked the Crown Princess Consort, attempted to harm my direct heir... Every single offense shows calculated scheming, extraordinary boldness—what wouldn’t Shen Yinning dare to do?! She commits crimes and dares to act arrogant—what, does she expect me to send a grand ceremonial sedan to bring her out? This woman is obstinate and incorrigible. Since she likes the dungeon so much, let her stay there for as long as she wishes!"
Gui Quan eagerly chimed in: "Your Highness is absolutely right. Madam Shen is rebellious and defiant. Perhaps it would be wise to keep her locked up a few more days, to teach her a proper lesson. The dungeon is dark and damp, the food is spoiled and rotten, and there are likely rats and cockroaches—it couldn’t be more suited for Madam Shen to do some serious reflecting!"
Lu Ying’s brows furrowed darkly.
He intended for Shen Yinning to reflect deeply, not to suffer cruelly.
That young girl fears rats and cockroaches most of all. She must have already agonized for a night in the cell. How could she endure more?