vrcanaries Chapter 121 Is there another purpose?
Chapter 121 Is there another purpose?
"Your Highness, I am not interested in women who have not experienced the world." The man replied indifferently.
The King of Qi knew his preferences very well. Although he liked romance, he had no interest in young girls and only preferred mature women.
however……
"She was originally my sixth brother's concubine. She once made my sixth brother break his vows and become a nun. How could she be a virgin?" The King of Qi looked at him doubtfully. "Could it be that you have made a mistake?"
The man calmly replied, "I have seen countless women, I will never be wrong. But Your Highness, have you ever witnessed the private affairs between this woman and your sixth brother?"
The King of Qi smiled bitterly and said, "How could I hide under the bed and peek? Besides, I don't have such a hobby."
"That's right. Seeing is believing. How can you make a conclusion if you haven't seen it with your own eyes?"
The King of Qi pondered for a moment, pondering the mystery in his mind.
"Cao Duan, are you sure you didn't see it wrong?" The King of Qi confirmed again.
"I'm sure of it." Cao Duan said firmly.
The King of Qi stroked his chin, thoughtfully.
If Zhao Huaijue really had never had a sexual relationship with this woman, doesn't that mean they had teamed up to deceive everyone?
The queen, the emperor, and even the entire court were kept in the dark.
Wow, this is a major discovery.
If this is true, then his sixth brother will completely lose the opportunity to compete for the position of crown prince, and this woman will face an unprecedented crisis.
The situation becomes increasingly complex and interesting.
The corner of King Qi's mouth curled up into a meaningful smile, but Su Rao at this moment was completely unaware of this as she was just stepping into King Yi's residence.
Ever since she learned that Su Rao was trapped in the witchcraft, she restrained all her frivolous and provocative behavior.
In this deep palace, who can refuse to appreciate that refreshing and handsome face?
Especially after seeing the Prince of Qi's appalling private life, Prince Yi's demeanor seemed like a clear spring.
At this moment, Prince Yi was immersed in copying Buddhist scriptures. His serious look made Su Rao, who was waiting quietly beside him, feel indescribable emotions.
She knew that no matter how turbulent the outside world was, at least at this moment, this tranquility and companionship were her greatest support.
His every move and every subtle action revealed his innate noble temperament and elegant demeanor. Even when he was copying the simplest scriptures, his focused and pious posture was enough to make the viewer feel happy.
If it were not for the turmoil and struggles in this world, Su Rao would have felt that her experiences in this life far surpassed those in her previous life.
When Prince Yi finished copying, he slowly turned his head, and his deep eyes finally met hers. At that moment, time seemed to freeze.
"Has the injury on your back improved?"
There was an imperceptible tenderness and concern in his words, which made Su Rao feel warm in her heart. It turned out that even in this power struggle, he still cared about her safety.
"Much better. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Su Rao replied softly.
Prince Yi's next question made Su Rao slightly stunned.
"Have you met Fang Mo?" He seemed to know everything, which made Su Rao curious about how he knew it.
In fact, after Su Rao left with the eldest princess, Prince Yi quietly arranged for Mo Yi to follow secretly. Like an invisible shield, he was determined to ensure Su Rao's safety no matter how twists and turns Princess Changle's fate might be.
Fortunately, Su Rao resolved the crisis with her wisdom, and her encounter with Fang Mo was recorded by Mo one by one and finally reported to King Yi.
Su Rao nodded slightly, acknowledging the fact.
"Indeed, we have had a conversation." There was a hint of hesitation in her words.
"You seem to be quite close to him." Prince Yi's tone was flat, but Su Rao keenly caught a hint of subtle jealousy, and couldn't help feeling a little secretly happy in her heart.
"Fang Mo was once the prince's right-hand man. It is a pity that they were separated due to misunderstandings."
She explained softly, and at the same time cautiously probed, "Does the prince intend to clear up the misunderstanding with him and make peace with him?"
Prince Yi was silent for a moment, with a complex light flashing in his eyes, and he slowly said: "Misunderstandings are sometimes a form of protection."
Su Rao immediately understood the implication of his words.
For Fang Mo, continuing to follow Prince Yi means the road ahead is full of unknowns and dangers; but with Prince Qi, there may still be a glimmer of hope.
His apparent indifference made Su Rao feel mixed emotions, and an indescribable sense of frustration and powerlessness arose spontaneously.
"It would be great if the poison in the prince's body could be removed one day." Su Rao's voice was filled with sincere anticipation.
Prince Yi pursed his lips and said nothing.
If there really was such a simple method, why would they have done this and come to this point today.
Su Rao sat quietly with him for a while, then stood up and said goodbye.
His eyes followed her back unconsciously until the slender figure completely disappeared at the end of his sight, then he slowly retracted his eyes.
……
As soon as Su Rao stepped out of the gate of Prince Yi's Mansion, she unexpectedly met Prince Qi.
The King of Qi acted almost instantly and pulled her into a hidden corner.
His arms tightly wrapped around her waist, and the sudden strength made her whole body tremble.
"Your Highness Prince Qi, this is a Buddhist holy land. May I ask what you want to do?" Su Rao tried hard to remain calm, but a hint of panic could not be concealed in her voice.
The King of Qi did not loosen his hand. There was a playful look in his eyes, which made Su Rao feel a chill running down her spine.
"What do you think? Didn't you just leave from Sixth Brother's place?"
"It's too stuffy in the room. I just came out to get some fresh air." Su Rao struggled hard and finally got rid of his grip. She said firmly, "Prince Yi is still waiting for me to go back and serve him."
"It would be boring to follow Sixth Brother when he is not close to you, right?" King Qi smiled meaningfully, his eyes fixed on Su Rao, as if he wanted to see through her thoughts.
Su Rao's heart tightened, but fortunately she reacted quickly and did not reveal any flaws on the surface.
"Your Highness Prince Qi, you are too serious. Within Buddhism, one should abide by the rules and regulations. Being unruly is disrespectful to the gods and Buddhas and may bring punishment from heaven." There was a veiled warning in her words.
After saying that, Su Rao left in a hurry, but her heart was filled with waves.
Were the King of Qi's words unintentional, or did he have other intentions?
Is it a coincidence, or has he noticed something and is testing me on purpose?
Thinking of this, Su Rao's heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. She lived in such fear for two whole days. It was not until the Buddhist meeting ended and she was about to leave Lingkong Temple that she felt a little relieved.
Once she returns to Prince Yi's Mansion, even if Prince Qi is extremely powerful, it will be difficult for him to easily interfere in her life.
……
After returning to Prince Yi's Mansion, Su Rao finally felt relieved and was able to have a good night's sleep.
However, there was never a lack of new disturbances in the palace, and soon, new news came: the Queen Mother was about to hold a birthday banquet, and specially invited Prince Yi, Princess Yi, and Prince Yi's concubine to stay in the palace and accompany the Queen Mother for a few days.
No one dared to disobey the Queen Mother's order.