The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 148 The Princess Causes Trouble

"Greetings to the Queen Mother."

Princess Qing was born into a prestigious family; she was the daughter of Prince Ji Chen, who was not of the same surname. Her status was high, and her position was equivalent to that of a princess.

She wore her court attire for the audience today, looking elegant and dignified, and respectfully bowed to the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager smiled broadly upon seeing her, saying, "You're both pregnant, no need for such formalities. Please get up quickly." As she spoke, she raised her hand, and Su Rong swiftly reached out to help her up.

"Thank you, Queen Mother."

Princess Qing was helped up by Su Rong and sat down in a chair at the lower end of the table.

"The Empress Dowager suffered such a calamity, and Your Highness and I are heartbroken and wish we could take her place. Now that we see that the Empress Dowager is much better, we are relieved." Princess Qing spoke earnestly, wiping away tears with her handkerchief.

The Empress Dowager was quite moved and said, "I know of your filial piety, but you are pregnant, so please don't harm your health."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

After Princess Qing finished speaking, the Empress Dowager noticed that her face was pale.

"The princess doesn't look well. What are the servants doing?"

Princess Qing hurriedly said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I suppose the baby in my womb is too naughty and I didn't sleep well last night."

"So lively, it must be a little prince." The Empress Dowager breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, her eyes fixed on Princess Qing's belly as she spoke.

Princess Qing gently stroked her belly, her smile widening. "Thanks to the Empress Dowager's auspicious words, both the Prince and I are hoping for his safe arrival."

Suddenly, Princess Qing seemed to remember something and said, "These are tonics that His Highness instructed me to present to the Empress Dowager. His Highness originally said he would come with me, but he caught a cold last night, so only I came to the palace."

After saying this, a maid presented a brocade box containing a pair of large deer antlers, their color rich and vibrant, clearly indicating that they were no ordinary items.

The Empress Dowager glanced at him before saying, "Qing'er has always been healthy and strong, how come he caught a cold?"

When masters clash, one is willing to ask a question, and the other is willing to answer.

Princess Qing sighed before saying, "His Highness instructed that the Empress Dowager should not be worried."

She hesitated to speak, which made the Empress Dowager anxious.

"Qing'er is like my own son. He cares about me, and I naturally worry about him too. Speak quickly."

At that moment, Su Rong, being very perceptive, immediately led the other palace servants away, leaving only the Empress Dowager and Princess Qing in the bedchamber.

"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but a few days ago His Majesty punished Lord Luo for his actions in the salt fields. The Prince originally thought that since Your Majesty was still ill and it was not appropriate for her to shed blood, he pleaded for Lord Luo's life and prayed for Your Majesty's well-being."

"But His Majesty ignored it and still sentenced Lord Luo to death, to be executed on a later date."

Princess Qing spoke with a sorrowful tone, shaking her head as she spoke, "The Prince is wholeheartedly concerned for the Empress Dowager, but he cannot stop His Majesty's decree."

Just as Princess Qing had predicted, the Empress Dowager turned pale with anger upon hearing this. She slammed her hand hard on the sandalwood table and gritted her teeth, saying, "His Majesty is truly a good emperor!"

"Your Majesty, please don't be angry."

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Princess Qing simply stood up and whispered to comfort him, "I am just a woman, and I do not understand or dare to comment on matters of the court. However, I heard that Lord Luo, who is involved in this matter, has not been implicated in any murders, which is why Your Highness pleaded for him. Now that His Majesty's will is resolute, Your Highness is worried that His Majesty may have some misunderstanding, which is why he is so worried and has harmed his health."

Upon hearing the name of Prince Qing, the Empress Dowager's expression softened.

Princess Qing looked annoyed. "It was all my fault for being so talkative. The Prince just didn't want the Empress Dowager to worry. Now I've really made a big mistake."

"You're right. If you hadn't said so, I wouldn't have known that His Majesty was a wise ruler!" The Empress Dowager's words were full of sarcasm.

The two people inside were still talking when Su Rong's voice rang out from outside.

"Your Majesty, Consort Chen requests an audience."

The Empress Dowager's eyes darkened, and her voice held a hint of anger.

Tell her to wait outside!

The Empress Dowager's voice was quite loud, and Consort Chen, who was waiting, heard it clearly. Her face immediately turned ugly, and Su Rong, who was standing next to her, also looked somewhat embarrassed.

"She's just a princess, what's the big deal?" Knowing that the person inside was Princess Qing, Consort Chen's tone was rather sarcastic. She was clearly the Empress Dowager's own niece, so why was the Empress Dowager closer to Prince Qing's family?

"Your Highness, please calm down. The Empress Dowager must have something important to discuss with the Princess. Perhaps Your Highness could come later."

Su Rong was a shrewd person, so she naturally understood why Consort Chen was dissatisfied, but for the time being, she could only offer some words of comfort.

Consort Chen snorted coldly, "Fine, I just remembered I have some things to attend to. Since my aunt has other matters to attend to, I'll come back later."

Royal Garden.

Today was a day off, so Jing Anle led Afang and Muping to the Imperial Garden to pick some flower petals to make flower cakes.

"Really?" Jing Anle's tone was a mix of doubt and surprise, so much so that the rose she had just picked was still hanging in mid-air.

Mu Ping nodded. "That's right. Today, the First Prince submitted a memorial, and His Majesty summoned him and then lifted his confinement."

Jing Anle paused, then a bright smile spread across his face, knowing that Jing Fengyao had come to terms with it.

"That's good." Afang was very happy. "Now that the Crown Prince and His Majesty have reconciled, the princess can rest assured."

As soon as Afang finished speaking, Muping's voice rang out, "Princess, look."

"Ok?"

Jing Anle glanced to the side and saw a woman dressed as a concubine in the distance. After a while, she realized that it was Consort Chen.

Because the place where Jing Anle was standing was planted with a lot of green bamboo and dense shrubs, it was a perfect hiding place. People inside could see out, but people outside could not see in.

The voices of Consort Chen and her servant grew closer and closer.

"This is infuriating!" Consort Chen casually plucked a rose and snapped it in two, angrily saying, "Consort Li is one thing, but who told her to be so fertile? What is that Princess Qing? How dare she compete for favor with her aunt?"

Jing Anle narrowed her eyes slightly, thinking to herself: Princess Qing?

"Your Majesty, please calm down! Princess Qing is just a princess, she can't accomplish anything. Today's incident was probably just a matter of social maneuvering. Besides, Princess Qing is pregnant now, and out of consideration for the imperial heir, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager will naturally give her some face."

Seeing that Princess Qing remained unmoved, Cai Xing continued, "You are the Empress Dowager's own niece. In terms of kinship, the Empress Dowager is on your side!"

Consort Chen's brows furrowed coldly as she angrily retorted, "So what if they're pregnant? What's there to be proud of? They're all so old, who knows if they can even give birth?"

"Your Highness, please keep your voice down! You can't say that!" Cai Xing was startled and quickly grabbed Consort Chen's sleeve. "Your Highness, be careful, the walls may have ears."

Consort Chen was also furious. After speaking, she realized that it was inappropriate and added, "I understand. Let's go to Cixi Palace. I think Princess Qing should be leaving by now."

"Yes."

Watching Consort Chen and her maid leave, Jing Anle fell into deep thought.