rich concubine

Chapter 2176 Unexpected Results

As for how Ling'er knew about knocking on the door upside down, the couple didn't have time to worry about it at this time. They sorted themselves out and went out.

When I saw Li Xiu, I didn't call him to the palace, but to the princess's palace, a relatively remote but not so remote reception hall.

Li Xiu was not happy when he got the news that the Crown Princess wanted to see him. Instead, he was worried that what he had done would be exposed.

How about saying yes, not doing bad things, and not being afraid of ghosts knocking on the door?
Li Xiu is not one who can hide things, especially in front of people he cannot afford to offend. He also knows very well that if there is nothing special, the Crown Princess will not come to summon him. Once summoned, it cannot be What a good thing.

Although he is also the son of an official in the capital, he has been wandering around for so many years without any official position, and secondly, he has no good reputation. He himself knows this, so it must be... it must not be a trivial matter for the prince's concubine to find him.

After seeing the Crown Princess, his breath froze. Even though he had been in the land of rouge and gouache for so many years, he had never seen a woman as beautiful as the Crown Princess.

I've seen it from a distance before, but it's not very clear. I heard that the brothers who drank together in the past also said that when the imperial concubine was a slave in the Qin family, she had the same water spirit. At the earliest, she was still beautiful. She was taken out to attend several banquets. This was because she had no chance to see her at that time. After she became famous in Beijing, those who had seen her or met her by chance also talked about these things. Extremely proud, extremely proud.

Seeing the look in Li Xiu's eyes, Rong Yi frowned. Granny Bai beside her stepped forward with a straight face and signaled to Li Xiu: "Master, please."

Li Xiu withdrew his gaze and sat down as he was told. Although he was a profligate and a bit of a bastard, he was good-looking and decent.

"I wonder what important matters the Crown Princess summoned today?"

Rong Yi took a deep breath, smiled slightly, and said: "There is indeed something that I want to ask Mr. Li to ask clearly, so as not to cause misunderstandings and cause trouble."

Li Xiu swallowed slightly and smiled a little reluctantly: "I don't know..."

Rong Yi glanced at Granny Bai. Granny Bai didn't say much. She handed the thing in her hand to Li Xiu and said, "Master, please take a look and see if what is said above is true."

Li Xiu took it and only read three lines, his expression turned bad.

He probably guessed what it was for~ But the details written on it were so detailed that there was no room for him at all. This made him unable to even defend himself and could only cry out for injustice...

Seeing that his expression was wrong, Granny Bai said: "Young Master, please look carefully. This is about the reputation of you and the girl from the Li family. If there is any mistake, please tell me. Don't let me do it because of these thin pieces of paper." , and ruined the reputation of you and Miss Li."

After all, he is not an ordinary young master. The son of an official also has some brains. Even if he is a bastard and lustful for beauty, he still knows that the details recorded in it are all undeniable facts. If the imperial concubine is not absolutely sure, she will not Call yourself here.

He shook his hands, made a sad gesture, and said: "Your Highness, it is indeed true, but there is nothing I can do about it..." After hearing this, Rong Yi's heart sank. She sat back and turned the tea cup in her hand slightly. , took a sip and looked at Li Xiu coldly.

Granny Bai said: "It seems that Mr. Li has a grievance. His Highness came to you today because he wanted to know about this matter. He was afraid that someone might wrongly accuse Mr. Li."

Li Xiu's eyes were slender, with a hint of calculation. After hearing these words, a light flashed in his eyes. Just as he was about to nod, he heard the woman say: "Young Master also knows that this Cuju competition is held by Mrs. Hou Huaiyang." Maybe my Highnesses will jointly host the event with more rules, but it is also for the reputation and face of each family and clan, Young Master, may you understand?"

Li Xiu hurriedly said: "I...I understand, of course, but this matter is really not what I want. I also feel sorry for her. She begged me. She is of the same race, and I can only help her as much as I can." , I never thought that this matter would develop to this point, this was originally just a private relationship between me and her."

"Personal friendship?" Rong Yi snorted coldly: "Since you said that you are of the same race, there are so many opportunities in daily life, but this time, with the convenience of holding a Cuju competition, you did not forget your personal relationship and did such a thing , you tell me this is just a personal relationship? Have you taken His Majesty’s words to heart? Once this matter is announced, what kind of punishment will you receive? Have you ever thought about it? "

Li Xiu's heart skipped a beat, he stood up, his face turned blue, and he said hurriedly: "Your Highness, I was wronged in this matter. Then Li Keran came to me crying, saying that she was in trouble at home, and hoped that I could help her. Well, she seduced me many times and deceived me. I...although I am a gentleman, I really can't resist her methods!"

Grandma Bai spat at him in her heart. She was so shameless, but she still had the nerve to say that she was a gentleman?
Rong Yi's eyes were cold and she felt sad for Li Keran in her heart.

His reaction was no different from what Jiang Shunxiao said last night. He really wanted to blame everything on Li Keran, and he himself became the victim who was taken advantage of.

Look, this is a man, how can he be responsible for a woman who comes to his door?

Afraid that she wouldn't believe it, Li Xiu hurriedly added: "Your Highness, there is really no need for me to harm myself for a woman. There are countless girls more beautiful than her. I... I really mean well! She hopes that my family can win over hers." A handful, she was brought to me by his family! I originally wanted to wait until this incident was over before bringing her in. We are from the same clan. Even though we have lived so far away, we all have the same surname. I really can't bear it, but she is worried. She is afraid that I will turn around and forget about it, so... I am also confused and soft-hearted for a while..."

Rong Yi looked at him, and after a long silence, she said, "What you said is somewhat credible. You really don't need to destroy yourself for her, but now that the matter has come to this, how do you plan to deal with it?"

Li Xiu was asked, and his mind was in a mess. He had gotten to this point without any achievements and no honors. His father had been disappointed with him for a long time. He must not cause any trouble again and let others find him. Hold on to the handle...

Thinking of Li Keran again, he hesitated for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'll let her in."

Rong Yi raised her eyebrows: "Oh? Are you serious? Didn't you just say that she seduced you and wanted to take advantage of you?"

Li Xiu looked at the Crown Princess and said sincerely: "Your Highness, even if she has evil intentions and is taking advantage of me, I am still a man after all. If I don't want to, no matter how she seduce her, it won't work. Now that the matter has come to this, I can't I can't let her go and let her go. I am willing to take this responsibility and bring her in. This result will be a success for both her and me."

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(End of this chapter)