Chapter 126 - 121: The Unfeeling Emperor
"Lady, it is said that Prime Minister Xiao has requested to retire, and His Majesty has agreed. Also, for some unknown reason, Beauty Xiao has been relegated to the Cold Palace." In Ganlu Palace, the little palace maid joyously reported the news to Consort Rong. She knew of her lady’s plans against the Xiao Family, and thought that by sharing this, Lady would reward her!
Regrettably, upon hearing these words, Consort Rong didn’t show much reaction, primarily because the outcome was different from what she had anticipated. In her estimation, the downfall of the Xiao Family was inevitable, but in addition, shouldn’t the Empress be in trouble too? Otherwise, how could she incite a backlash from the Li family?
Yet now, the Empress, the Crown Prince, and the Princess all remained safe and sound, their favor stronger than before. Li Wan felt that perhaps she needed to devise another scheme to achieve her goal of destroying the nation.
At night, after Ye Qiu finished his official duties, he went to Weiyang Palace. Perhaps because she was his only daughter, Ye Qiu’s affection for the little princess surpassed that for his other children; he even named her Baozhen.
On the day of Baozhen’s full month celebration, coincidentally, there was good news of the pirates being wiped out. Overjoyed, Ye Qiu granted her the title of Princess Changping, bestowing upon her countless treasures. From then on, whether in the previous dynasty or within the harem, all regarded the Holy Emperor’s sole princess with special attention.
"Where is His Majesty?" Li Wan had just finished bathing, a blush still on her beautiful face as she spoke languidly.
"Your Ladyship, His Majesty has gone to Weiyang Palace."
After listening, Li Wan lazily lifted her eyelids, a flash of ruthlessness crossing the depths of her eyes: "It’s that little girl again."