sick prince phoenix concubine

Chapter 263 Happy Fifth Prince

He got up, looked at the person who was still reviewing the memorial, and couldn't help saying: "Father, take a rest earlier, take care of yourself."

Then he backed out silently.

Xia Feng put down the memorial in his hand.

He murmured softly: "Does Xuan'er really have no intention of succeeding to the throne?"

"Your majesty, the fifth prince trusts you, so he told you everything." Sheng Jian'an said in a sharp voice.

Regarding this statement, Xia Feng nodded approvingly: "Xuan'er has always told me no matter how big or small it is since she was a child, and she has never concealed anything."

With a secret sigh, he suddenly smiled: "His temperament is somewhat similar to Mo Chen, but—"

He had a headache and said: "He is different from Mo Chen, the concubine will marry sooner or later, otherwise the civil and military men of the Manchu Dynasty have something to say, and it is difficult for everyone to talk about it.

"Forget it, I will carry it for him for a while."

Sheng Jian'an: "The fifth prince is a kind-hearted person, and he will definitely meet a prince and concubine who suits him well."

Xia Feng: "Yes."

Sheng Jian'an: "Your Majesty, what the fifth prince just said, should we make arrangements in advance?"

Mentioning this matter, Xia Feng's face darkened:
"This person not only wanted to destroy the prime minister's mansion, but also extended his hand to my prince, killing two birds with one stone. It can be said that he is not vicious."

Sheng Jian'an: "Fortunately, we know that this auspicious princess is not the real princess."

Xia Feng: "Yeah, I've already set up the stage, we'll see how the show goes on. Go and tell Mo Chen what happened in the palace today."

Sheng Jianan: "Yes."
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Sitting in the carriage back home, Xia Xuan's mind was filled with what happened today.

The more I think about it, the more I feel that there is something wrong with the princess.

And his father's attitude also made him puzzled.

Among the princes, his existence is like a transparent person.

Starting tomorrow, perhaps the previous peaceful life will no longer exist.

Even though I had already prepared for this day to come, I never thought it would come so fast and so suddenly.

Brother's mind, can guess how much.

I wanted that position, but I was alone and weak, so I found myself who was also alone, and wanted to establish a good ally relationship.

Although it is temporarily postponed, this matter cannot be delayed for too long.

Hey.
These things came up all at once, which was really a headache.

Back in the mansion, go directly to the courtyard where you live.

"How is she?" Wei Wei stepped into the house and asked the maid who was guarding the door.

"Back to the fifth prince, this girl woke up once before dinner, and fell asleep again after a few mouthfuls of food."

Xia Xuan: "What did the imperial physician say?"

"There is no fear of life, I need to take a good rest for a while."

Xia Xuan raised his foot and walked in.

And the person who was supposed to be asleep was looking at him with a pair of cold eyes.

Xia Xuan was slightly stunned, and continued to walk over: "But I woke up Miss Ye?"

"No." Ye Yingying's body was weak, but the cold expression on her face remained undiminished, "I haven't fallen asleep yet."

Xia Xuan sat down on a chair on one side: "Miss Ye is waiting for me on a special trip?"

Ye Yingying: "Yes."

Xia Xuan asked with a smile, "But do you have something to say to me?"

Ye Yingying looked at him.

A complex look flashed in the cold eyes, and finally turned into a cry: "Thank you."

When she was in distress, she always seemed to meet him.

I don't know if this is good or bad.

"Miss Ye is thanking you because I brought you back to the mansion?" Xia Xuan asked.

Ye Yingying: "Thank you for saving me several times. I, Ye Yingying, will never forget this kindness. If His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince needs me, I will definitely be obliged to do so."

The woman looked weak, but she possessed a convincing arrogance.

It seemed that she was calm when encountering anything, and she had never panicked.

A thought suddenly popped up in Xia Xuan's mind.

He asked: "Can Miss Ye agree to anything?"

Ye Yingying: "Yes."

Xia Xuan: "There is indeed something that needs Miss Ye right now."

Ye Yingying: "But it's okay to say."

She doesn't like to owe favors, especially the person in front of her several times.

If you can pay it back, it will be a lot easier in your heart.

Xia Xuan: "Some things happened at the palace banquet today, and my father asked me about my concubine marriage."

Ye Yingying raised her eyebrows and did not interrupt.

Xia Xuan observed her expression and considered her words:
"Sometimes, I am very envious of the emperor's uncle. Although he is not in good health, he can manage many things by himself. And I, a prince, cannot escape the fate that was arranged.

"So. I want to play a play with Ms. Ye. I wonder if Ms. Ye is willing?"

"You want me to be your fifth concubine?" Ye Yingying asked calmly.

Xia Xuan hurriedly said: "It's not true, it's just for outsiders to see."

"I still have a marriage contract with me." Ye Yingying told the truth calmly.

Xia Xuan's eyes darkened: "I made things difficult for others."

He only thought of himself, but never considered her difficulties.

Although the fourth brother doesn't like her, it can't change the fact that she is the future princess.

I have been alone all these years, and before she appeared, I never had a woman I wanted to marry.

The only thing you want is someone else's.

However, due to various reasons, he could not fight or rob, and could only watch helplessly.

"If, in this life, I can't change the fate of marrying into the royal family, then I would rather marry you."

The cold and indifferent words fell into the room and hit Xia Xuan's heart.

He froze for a moment, looking at the pale woman in disbelief.

Meeting his gaze, Ye Yingying's voice softened a little: "I've always wanted to reject this engagement, but I couldn't find a chance."

"But."

Xia Xuan hesitated to speak.

Ye Yingying: "Are you trying to say that I was once infatuated with the prince?"

Xia Xuan: ".I know, that's all in the past."

His complexion became a little more serious: "The marriage contract between the Ye family and the crown prince is related to many things, and it may not be easy to dissolve it."

"It's not easy to dissolve the engagement." Ye Yingying said calmly, "It's possible to change people."

Ye Yuwei committed suicide by herself, and finally married the sixth prince, leaving only one Ye Wan'er in the house.

It's just that she is still young, and she has the status of a prostitute, so everyone acquiesces that she is the future princess.

At this moment, Xia Xuan couldn't tell what kind of feeling he felt in his heart. There was excitement, sourness, and some things he couldn't understand.

"Did something happen to the palace banquet today?" Ye Yingying asked.

Her voice brought back Xia Xuan's thoughts, and then his expression became a little heavy: "Some of the behaviors of Princess Xiangrui today are abnormal."

Princess Xiangrui.

In Ye Yingying's mind, a woman dressed in red with a wicked face appeared.

During this period of time, she was investigating the death of her mother, and did not pay too much attention to the court.

"If there are no accidents, rumors will spread throughout the imperial city tomorrow." Xia Xuan frowned.

Ye Yingying: "Rumours?"

Xia Xuan: "About me and the princess."

Ye Yingying: ".You and the princess?"

Xia Xuan: "Well. I always feel that I have been involved in some disputes invisibly"

It was as if a net had suddenly come down, making people overwhelmed.

After listening to Xia Xuan's narration, Ye Yingying said:
"So, you are so anxious to find someone to occupy the position that she might have?"

Seeing that there was a misunderstanding in these words, Xia Xuan explained:

"The matter of marrying a concubine was mentioned by my father. In the entire Tianqi, if I have to choose someone to be my concubine, then I hope that person is you."

Similar words made Ye Yingying startled for a moment.

"This matter, there may be some misunderstanding. I don't think the princess looks like someone who wants to marry into the royal family."

In my impression, she is like the divine bird above the nine heavens, destined to soar in the vast sky, how could she be willing to be trapped in the palace walls with many rules.

Xu Shi's impression was too deep in her heart. When she heard the whole story, her first reaction was to misunderstand.

Xia Xuan: "I also thought it was a misunderstanding, but the princess I saw today is indeed different from the one in the past. Or maybe I saw the wrong eye and never really saw this person through."
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Prime Minister's House.

After thinking about it, Wang felt that something was wrong with her daughter today.

She came to Baolingyuan.

"Ma'am." Jimeng saluted politely.

When she got better, she came back.

She is the lady's personal maid, if she is away for a long time, it may cause suspicion.

"Hmm." Wang asked, "Has Ling'er rested?"

Jimeng: "Not yet."

Wang pushed open the door, walked in, and saw the girl leaning on the bedside reading a book.

"Why is mother here?" 'Qian Ling' looked away from the book, saw the person, and asked.

Wang: "It's been a while since you've been in this courtyard. Come and see you."

'Qian Ling' moved a little bit inward: "Mother, come and sit."

Mrs. Wang sat by the bed and stared at the girl.

'Qian Ling' asked puzzledly: "Why does mother look at her daughter like this?"

Wang organized the next wording: "Ling'er, you to the Fifth Prince—"

Before the words were finished, they were interrupted.

'Qian Ling': "Mother, do you think the Fifth Prince is not good?"

Wang sighed: "It's not bad, but this matter is too complicated. Your father and I don't want you to be involved in the disputes in the deep palace compound."

"But if the daughter wants to marry His Highness the Fifth Prince, will you and your father stop it?" asked 'Qian Ling'.

Wang's expression was troubled.

"Mother, in Tianqi, apart from King Xiaoyao, there is only His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince who has not married a concubine at the age of [-], and has never had a concubine around him."'Qian Ling' looked rather puzzled, "Such a clean and self-conscious person , isn't he considered a good man in mother's heart?
"He is a prince, even if he is not favored, he can't change his status as a prince. My daughter thinks that this is a marryable person."

Hearing these words, Wang fell silent.

She had never heard of any involvement between Ling'er and the fifth prince, and it was really puzzling that it suddenly appeared so strongly.

"Ling'er, you." Wang Shi asked hesitantly, "Mother wants to know why you suddenly like the fifth prince?"

'Qian Ling' said with a smile: "His Royal Highness Fifth Prince looks good, is gentle, and cleanses himself. It shouldn't be surprising that his daughter takes a fancy to him, right?"

That seemingly transparent man is actually the most hidden person in Tianqi.

If you don't get close to him, how can you pull him into the quagmire!
Seeing her appearance as a little girl in love, Wang sighed helplessly:

"Even if that's the case, you shouldn't be so obvious in the public. If it gets out, you won't be able to marry him in the future, and your reputation will be completely ruined.

"In this world, a woman's reputation is as important as her life. If it is ruined, you will have a hard time in the future."

"It's my daughter who is impulsive."'Qian Ling' lowered her head, depressed, "Mother, my daughter really likes the fifth prince, something has happened, you have to help my daughter."

The words of reprimand came to his lips and turned into helplessness: "I will discuss this matter with your father. You should rest well and don't think about it."

'Qian Ling' looked at her, the water in his eyes fluctuated: "Mother, you will help your daughter, right?"

Wang dare not agree.

The involvement of this matter is not small, and she does not know how the situation in the court is, but she understands that if her daughter marries someone from the royal family, it is not something they can decide on their own.

It also depends on the meaning of the emperor.

Wang patted her daughter's head: "Mother doesn't want to lie to you, and I need to ask your father about this matter."

'Qian Ling' nodded obediently: "I see."

Mrs. Wang: "Go to sleep, I'll go back first, and I'll tell you when I get the confirmation letter."

'Qian Ling': "Thank you, mother."

Wang sighed secretly.

Seeing his back disappear, the obedience on 'Qian Ling''s face faded and turned cold.
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In the early morning of the next day, the rumors that Princess Xiangrui was pleased with the fifth prince spread all over the sky.

Xia Xuan had already prepared, and the door of the mansion was closed.

Anyone who came to the door who couldn't hold back was dismissed by the reason that 'His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince is unwell and not suitable for seeing guests'.

inside the house.

Xia Xuan listened to his subordinates' report with a serious expression on his face.

This incident should have been fueled by someone behind the scenes, so it spread so quickly.

But he is an unfavored prince, who is worth all the effort to deal with him?

"Fifth prince, Miss Ye said she has something to ask for you." Qiao Wa stepped forward and said in a low voice.

Xia Xuan got up and walked towards the next room.

Seeing others, Ye Yingying didn't beat around the bush, and said bluntly, "I want to meet my younger brother Ye Yao."

Xia Xuan didn't ask why: "I'll arrange it.

"Ye Yao was with Princess Xiangrui before." Ye Yingying took the initiative to explain, "I think he might know something about this matter."

Such a woman, if she likes someone, it will either be love at first sight, or it will be love for a long time.

But at the moment, no matter what, it doesn't meet the conditions for her to please the fifth prince.

Moreover, the princess seems to have an unusual relationship with Xiaoyao Wang.

The last time I accidentally took that medicine, if I remember correctly, it seems that King Xiaoyao picked her up.

Xia Xuan stood by the bed and stared at the woman for a long time.

"I haven't exchanged a few words with the princess." He paused and said, "Even if we have met a few times, but apart from yesterday, there has never been any communication."

"Are you explaining?" Ye Yingying looked at him, and before he could speak, she said, "I don't doubt the relationship between you, but I just feel that this matter is a bit strange, and I want to clarify it."

Xia Xuan smiled: "I don't like misunderstandings, even if you don't think about it, I want to make it clear."

Ye Yingying: "I trust my intuition."

Although I don't have much contact, I have cooperated with the princess at any rate.

(End of this chapter)