flstandardbreds Chapter 168 Comparison of Methods
Chapter 168 Comparison of Methods
The Xu family would have been fine if they hadn't made a name for themselves, but as soon as they returned to Beijing, they became the focus of everyone's attention. Lord Bo didn't have a good rest for several days, and the same went for Mrs. Bo.
Today is the third day that Bo Yan'er has been in the palace to accompany Concubine Xu De. She bit her lip tightly. For the past three days, Concubine Xu De had just left her alone and asked her to copy scriptures, poems and songs.
Whenever she thought she had almost finished copying, the palace maid would bring another thick stack and put it on top.
Pens, ink, paper and inkstone can be replenished at any time.
It looked like she would not be allowed to leave for a while. Bo Yaner was extremely anxious. Finally, she saw Concubine Xu De coming back from the garden. She stood up anxiously and walked over to her: "Greetings to Concubine De."
"I'm tired." Concubine Xu De walked straight past Bo Yan'er and walked towards the bedroom in a swaying manner. Bo Yan'er wanted to catch up but was stopped by the palace maid.
"Empress Defei is going to rest, Concubine Bo will wait."
Bo Yan'er was stopped outside. She felt helpless and didn't understand why Concubine Xu De treated her like this.
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Third Prince's Mansion
Liu Xiangling knew that Bo Yan'er was punished by Concubine Xu De, and laughed with joy: "When will the cycle of revenge end? The Bo family has hit a wall now."
So what if they are cousins.
But he was still dealt with in the same way.
Live it!
Liu Xiangling suddenly asked, "I haven't seen Concubine Ning for several days. What is she doing?"
"Copy the scriptures."
"Copy every day?"
The maid nodded.
Liu Xiangling curled her lips and said just one word, "It's boring." Thinking of her mother's instructions, she went to find Ning Xianyun in person. She had something to talk about.
She promised not to have children, but she never said that other people in the Third Prince's Mansion could not have children either.
Concubine Ning is well-behaved, sensible and has no ambitions. Her family background is simple and easy to manipulate. Most importantly, Concubine Ning's appearance is too ordinary.
Such a person is not even an opponent.
When I opened the door, I saw Ning Xianyun copying scriptures with full concentration. There was also a faint scent of ink and sandalwood in the room.
Looking at Ning Xianyun's face, which could only be described as pretty, Liu Xiangling's smile became even more intense.
"Prince's Consort?" Ning Xianyun was extremely surprised. She hurriedly stood up to salute but was stopped by Liu Xiangling: "No need to be polite. I have something to discuss with you."
"Princess, I am sorry for embarrassing you. Just give me your orders."
Liu Xiangling whispered something in Ning Xianyun's ear, and Ning Xianyun's face suddenly changed; "No, no, no, I can't be the prince's consort."
"What are you afraid of? I'm not asking you to really give birth." Liu Xiangling stuffed a bottle into Ning Xianyun's hand and said, "Your Highness is in a very dangerous situation now. You must have a child to stabilize your position. If you can accomplish this, I promise you that you can leave the Third Prince's Mansion after that."
Under Liu Xiangling's coercion and inducement, Ning Xianyun frowned and compromised.
So in order to facilitate this matter, Liu Xiangling took the initiative to suggest that the Third Prince could visit Ning Xianyun when he had nothing to do, and also took the opportunity to praise Ning Xianyun.
That night
The third prince went to visit Ning Xianyun.
When the two met, Ning Xianyun placed the white porcelain bottle on the table: "Liu Xiangling asked me to fake a pregnancy to temporarily stabilize your position."
He said he would release her after the matter was accomplished, but from the moment she agreed, she was doomed to die.
"Aning." The Third Prince let down his guard and gently embraced Ning Xianyun in his arms. Countless words turned into a sigh: "If Liu Xiangling is driven crazy by Concubine Bo, the Liu family will definitely not let it go. The Crown Prince has left Kyoto today. War reports from the northwest are coming in frequently. We don't have much time. In addition, Wucheng has sent a large amount of medicinal materials, which has alleviated a lot of the situation."
The two of them were walking on thin ice in Northern Qi. They had to be extremely careful and not reveal any flaws.
"When Concubine Xu De first entered the palace, she took away the Queen's power over the six palaces, which already exhausted the Queen."
Ning Xianyun listened silently and took the initiative to ask what to do with the Bo family?
"The Bo family... deserve to die!" There was murderous intent in the third prince's eyes, and his fingertips were clenched white.
Even though he was obviously extremely wrong, he still pretended to be a victim and pointed fingers at the Liu family. But after the Xu family came, everyone in the Bo family panicked.
After the Third Prince adjusted his mood, he gently touched Ning Xianyun's hand and said, "Aning, there is no need to stain your hands with blood. Leave everything to me."
"it is good."
The third prince left in just half an hour to visit Liu Xiangling.
Liu Xiangling was surprised: "Why is His Highness here? Shouldn't he be accompanying Concubine Ning?"
"I have eaten, that is enough."
Liu Xiangling smiled upon hearing this, and was even more satisfied with Concubine Ning, and did not chase her away.
Just as he was about to reach out to touch the Third Prince's collar, the guards outside called out to ask the Third Prince to leave.
"The Empress has punished Concubine Xu De, and Concubine Bo accidentally broke her head while trying to stop the fight. The Emperor has sent someone to ask you to enter the palace immediately."
Liu Xiangling almost laughed out loud when she heard this, and said nervously, "Your Highness, I'll go with you."
"Alright."
It was already evening when the two arrived at the palace.
Queen Liu knelt on the ground with red eyes, her hair on the left side still disheveled. When she saw the Third Prince coming, she immediately reached out to wipe the corner of her eyes.
"Father, Your Majesty, Mother." The third prince saluted.
The Northern Qi Emperor waved his hand casually and pointed at Empress Liu angrily: "You are becoming more and more ignorant of your own limits. You actually attacked Concubine De in public."
Empress Liu stiffened her neck and said, "I was only disciplining her, and I did nothing out of line. It was Concubine Xu De who offended me first."
For the sake of a new concubine, Queen Liu was inexplicably scolded and punished to kneel. Her emotions were on the verge of collapse.
Especially in front of the Third Prince, Queen Liu felt even more humiliated and her emotions became increasingly unstable.
The third prince glanced at Liu Xiangling.
Liu Xiangling immediately knelt beside Empress Liu: "Aunt, the emperor is the emperor after all, why are you angry with him? Apologize to him quickly."
Queen Liu frowned.
"When Ling'er was young, my aunt often taught her that a mistress must be dignified and calm. You are disregarding your status and going against the emperor. This is really against the rules. A wife is the head of the husband. You are the mother of a country and a role model for women in Northern Qi..."
Queen Liu waved Liu Xiangling away and said, "It's not your turn to teach me a lesson!"
Liu Xiangling lay on the ground and looked at Queen Liu pitifully: "Aunt, I... I just want to remind you that everything you have was given by the emperor, and we should respect the emperor."
"Enough!" How could Queen Liu not know Liu Xiangling's little thoughts, but how could she be tricked into compromise by Liu Xiangling's few words?
Queen Liu pointed at Liu Xiangling angrily and said, "Don't think that I don't know what you are up to. You are just trying to irritate me. Ling'er, I taught you these skills. You don't know what you are talking about!"
After being scolded, Liu Xiangling was not angry. Instead, she lowered her head and explained: "I know that my aunt was angry with Ling'er because of the matter of His Highness. Ling'er does not blame you."
Seeing Liu Xiangling like this, Queen Liu sneered: "When did the Third Prince's wife learn such despicable means, crying and whining, being petty."
boom!
The Northern Qi Emperor slammed the table in anger. "What has the Third Prince's wife done wrong? I think you are crazy and you don't take me seriously at all."
"Your Majesty, I am only teaching a lesson to the ignorant juniors."
"Queen, do you think I am blind and don't know right from wrong?" The Northern Qi Emperor's eyes were grim, and Queen Liu was frightened.
Liu Xiangling knelt before the Northern Qi Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, my aunt may be angry. Please calm down. How about letting Ling'er persuade my aunt in private?"
The Emperor of Northern Qi didn't want to see Queen Liu in the first place, but after hearing what she said, he was happy to do so. He waved his hand and Liu Xiangling helped Queen Liu to leave.
After leaving the door, Liu Xiangling let go of her hand.
Seeing this, Queen Liu sneered, "Why don't you pretend anymore?"
"I don't understand what you said, aunt." Liu Xiangling smiled slightly and pointed at Empress Liu's face. "It's no wonder that the emperor likes Consort De. You are so young, who wouldn't like you? Why can't aunt be so impatient? Aunt, you have been in the palace for decades. Your face is no longer as beautiful as before, and there are traces of time on your face. If you can't keep the emperor's attention, you will be replaced by a young concubine in the future."
"Snapped!"
Queen Liu was so angry that she slapped Liu Xiangling hard on the face: "How dare you slander me! You deserve to die!"
Liu Xiangling screamed, covered her face and looked at Queen Liu helplessly.
Queen Liu was almost pissed off by Liu Xiangling. She clenched her fists tightly and wanted to hit him again, but the Third Prince reached out and pulled Liu Xiangling.
"If you are angry, just come at me. Why do you have to attack Ling'er? Ling'er has always respected you as her elder."
Seeing the two of them singing the same tune and throwing dirty water on her, Queen Liu became even angrier.
The next second, the Northern Qi Emperor shouted angrily: "Come here, take the queen back to Changchun Palace and confine her to her room for half a year. She is not allowed to leave without permission."
Queen Liu was both furious and angry. She turned around and left without even begging for mercy.
Liu Xiangling touched his cheek and looked at Queen Liu's leaving back, sneering. He used to think that his aunt was smart, but now it seems that she is just so-so.
"Does it hurt?"
Liu Xiangling shook her head: "This little grievance is nothing."
In order to appease Liu Xiangling, the Emperor of Northern Qi waved his hand, gave her a lot of toys, and then asked the two of them to visit Bo Yaner.
Bo Yan'er's forehead was hit on the steps, scratching her eyebrows and eyes. One side of her face was swollen and wrapped in a thick layer of white gauze. She looked very funny.
"Your Highness." Bo Yan'er felt extremely aggrieved.
She was clearly standing far away, but was unexpectedly pushed down and pinned down by Concubine Xu De.
The imperial physician said that there was a high probability of leaving scars.
Bo Yan'er was so frightened that she fainted. After waking up, she looked at her face in the mirror and couldn't help but burst into tears. After seeing the Third Prince, she couldn't stop crying and shouted aggrievedly, asking the Third Prince to make the decision for her.
"The Empress has been confined, Concubine Xu De is also frightened, Concubine Bo, please stop and don't embarrass His Highness." Liu Xiangling even deliberately showed her cheek with the slap mark: "We are all His Highness's women, we shouldn't embarrass His Highness, we can't afford to offend the people in this palace."
When Bo Yan'er heard that it seemed like she was ignorant, she felt angry and even more aggrieved.
"I've kept this in mind. Let's talk about it later." The Third Prince said to the maid, "Pack the concubine's luggage and let's go back."
"Your Highness, is this the end of it?"
Bo Yan'er was unwilling to accept this. Her face was injured, so there should be an explanation, right?
The Third Prince glanced at Bo Yan'er unhappily and frowned. Liu Xiangling immediately said, "I'll give you all the rewards the Emperor gave me just now, as compensation."
These words made Bo Yan'er feel even more uncomfortable. It was like giving alms to a beggar, and it also gave Liu Xiangling the impression of being virtuous and generous in front of the Third Prince.