flstandardbreds Chapter 138 Concubine
Chapter 138 Concubine
Even though she knew that Jiang Lige was making things difficult for her, Jiang Chuchu still had to bow again due to her status.
"Chu Chu asks about her sister's well-being."
Jiang Lige sneered at this, and then let Jiang Chuchu go, "Get up."
Jiang Chuchu stood up. Seeing Jiang Lige so proud, a trace of resentment flashed in her eyes, but she still pretended to be well-behaved and harmless, lowered her head and whispered to him.
"My sister's wedding is coming up soon. The Crown Prince is from the royal family, so he probably likes women who are polite, gentle, and considerate. My sister needs to control her temper after the wedding."
"What do you mean!" Jiang Lige jumped up and down like a firecracker ready to explode. "Temperament? What's the big deal about temper? This princess was born a legitimate princess. Even if I have no talent or virtue, I am still the legitimate wife. My sister has a good temper, but she can't even be a concubine!"
Seeing Jiang Lige was provoked by her and started cursing, Jiang Chuchu couldn't help but curse him inwardly, and then a look of grievance appeared in her eyes.
"That's not what I meant. I just thought that after returning to Nanchu in a few days, I would no longer have the opportunity to comfort you. So I thought of having a few intimate words with you, so that you can avoid taking some detours. I have no ill intentions at all!"
Jiang Lige didn't believe it. He snorted and portrayed the image of "spoiled, unreasonable, domineering and brainless" to perfection.
"Since my sister is so reluctant to return to Nanchu, I naturally have to help her find a solution. Didn't Miss Xie discuss a marriage with the third son of the palace? You just need to ask Princess Jingyu to make the decision and accompany Miss Xie to marry in. As for being a concubine, she can just be carried in through the side door in a sedan chair. This will fulfill your sister's wish, and you can take care of me under the same roof in the future. How wonderful."
Jiang Chuchu's face froze after being scolded. She bit her lip and asked back, "Could it be that in my sister's eyes, I am only fit to be a concubine?"
"You're ignorant. You might as well read more books." Jiang Lige glanced at Jiang Chuchu with a half-smile. "The Book of Rites says that those who are engaged are wives, and those who run away are concubines. If my sister is so eager to marry, what else can she be but a concubine?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuchu's face turned pale. She and Ning Luyang have always kept their relationship secret, but what did Jiang Lige mean by this today?
Jiang Chuchu didn't dare to think too much. She hid her hands deep in her wide sleeves and pinched the corners of her clothes, trying hard to hide her inner tension and anxiety.
Trying to steady his breathing, he managed a smile, "In terms of knowledge and experience, I can't compare to my sister."
"I'm so busy, I don't have time to play some sisterly love game with you today."
Jiang Lige sneered, too lazy to pay attention to Jiang Chuchu anymore, turned around and left without a care, leaving Jiang Chuchu standing alone in the courtyard, feeling more and more resentful and angry.
Seeing this, Lu Zhu, who was serving beside her, could not help but comfort her, saying, "Princess, there's no need to be angry with Princess Zhao Hua. She has always been domineering, and she can't say anything stupid."
"Why is she so domineering?" Jiang Chuchu watched Jiang Lige's graceful figure walk away, and her anger grew stronger and stronger. She shouted uncontrollably, "Because she is a legitimate daughter! She has always been superior to me and has always kept me under her feet!"
"Princess!" Lu Zhu's face turned pale and she quickly reminded him, "This is Funing Palace! It's the Queen Mother's territory."
Jiang Chuchu suppressed her temper after hearing this, but anger was still burning in her eyes. She was too lazy to accept the cold reception from Empress Dowager Jiang again, so she turned around and left with Luzhu.
"Actually, Princess Zhaohua isn't a bad person by nature. Although she's a bit sharp-tongued, she's never actually hurt the master. The master will be a man of great fortune in the future, so why bother with her..."
After leaving the Funing Palace, before Luzhu could finish her whispered persuasion, Jiang Chuchu slapped her in the face, causing blood to flow from the corner of her mouth, and then she started cursing her mercilessly.
"You treacherous bastard, you always speak for Jiang Lige. Did you accept benefits from her?"
Lvzhu was so frightened that he quickly knelt down and said, "Master, what Lvzhu said is all for your own good! We are weak and alone now, so the only long-term solution is to keep a low profile."
"Don't think I don't know what's going on in your mind. Do you think I'm doomed to fail, so you're rushing to surrender to Jiang Lige? I'm telling you! After tomorrow, Jiang Lige will be the sinner who has brought shame to the Southern Chu royal family. Only then will I be the best choice for a marriage between the two countries. In the future, I'll become the Empress of Emperor Sheng Ling and the most noble person in the world!"
Jiang Chuchu became more and more excited as she spoke, as if she had already seen the scene of herself holding great power and ruling the world in the future. She showed a ferocious smile, as if she wanted to tear people to pieces. It was very scary.
Then she said, "I'm not going back. I'm going to Princess Jingyu's place."
How could Lu Zhu dare to say anything? She just lowered her head and followed Jiang Chuchu silently into Princess Jingyu's residence.
"What? Are you crazy?!"
Princess Jingyu was so frightened when she heard the new plan proposed by Jiang Chuchu that she almost jumped up from her seat.
"Why change a good plan? Whether Jiang Lige is a wife or a concubine has no impact on the overall situation. If that's the case, why should I take this risk?"
Jiang Chuchu had regained her gentle demeanor. "Your Highness, this is all for your own good. You've placed your hopes on the Third Young Master, Ning Yongyi, so you have to clear away any unnecessary obstacles for them, right?"
Princess Jingyu was extremely confused. "What obstacle? What does it have to do with Jiang Lige?"
Jiang Chuchu patiently explained, "If Jiang Lige marries the Eighth Prince, and then comes to her senses, accepts reality, and helps the Eighth Prince seize the throne, Jiang Lige's financial resources will likely cause a lot of trouble for the Third Young Master. To create an irreconcilable conflict between Jiang Lige and the Eighth Prince, the only way to create such a relationship is to give Jiang Lige a position she absolutely cannot accept: concubine."
Princess Jingyu was somewhat persuaded by Jiang Chuchu, but she still had concerns in her heart, "But... with Empress Dowager Jiang's support, she will never let Jiang Lige condescend to be a concubine."
"Isn't that simple?" Jiang Chuchu smiled. "The younger generation, the Crown Prince Zhao, is about to get married. You are doing a great favor by seeking a marriage for the Eighth Prince, the Emperor's younger brother. Once the Eighth Prince's wife is chosen, Jiang Lige, who is not legitimate, will naturally be reduced to a concubine, right?"
"What about the candidate? Do you have any ideas?"
"The Queen has many daughters of high-ranking officials and nobles in her palace. Chuchu heard that the Queen wanted to send them to please the future Crown Prince. I think any one of them would be excellent."
Princess Jingyu slowly realized, "As long as His Majesty grants the marriage decree, this matter will become more than just a marriage between two families. Even if His Majesty really wants to make this concession for Empress Dowager Jiang, he still has to consider Empress Xiao's reputation. In this case, Jiang Lige will have no choice but to become a concubine or become a nun."