Chapter 71 - A Vicious Plan
Chapter 71 A Vicious Plan
After laughing, Concubine De suddenly noticed that something was wrong.
The gloomy expressions suddenly appeared on her bright face.
This girl was too daring.
The Empress and the Crown Prince were mean and revengeful. They would definitely make a thorough investigation. The Empress might pick on them if she found that it was Lin Mengya who made a fool of her son.
“Mother, you’re worrying too much.”
Lin Mengya got up and walked up to Concubine De. She was light-hearted and relaxed.
“Even if the royal doctors come here to check the food, they can only find the radishes and sweet potatoes. What’s wrong with these vegetables?”
The royal doctors would definitely find some clues if they poisoned the food of the Crown Prince.
But the Crown Prince wouldn’t suffer from any disease, instead, he would become healthier after this time. The Empress couldn’t make any excuse to check the food and pick on them.
Her son couldn’t control himself and farted in public. The Empress couldn’t blame her and Long Tianhao for this disgraced behavior.
It was ridiculous.
“Oh, I see. Then this is the fault of the Crown Prince. Alright, I’m tired and I have no appetite after this event. Jinyue, let’s go back home.”
Concubine De knew the Empress very well. As an Empress, she was powerful but also under many constraints.
Her son farted in public and suffered grave humiliation. She would try her best to conceal it instead of giving publicity to it.
The official historians and imperial censors were keeping a close eye on the Crown Prince’s manner. If they recorded this farce in the history books, the Empress would kill herself.
Concubine De went back to the Art Courtyard with Jinyue and there were only Lin Mengya and the brothers in the main room.
“Alright. Baizhi, please ask the servants to clean it up. This food has been contaminated by the stinky smell and we don’t want to eat it.”
Baizhi was covering her mouth and laughing in her sleeve. Miss Lin was so mean. She believed that that the Crown Prince would come back home with tears rolling down her cheeks.
But it served him right. How dare he took liberties with the Princess!
After laughing and talking for a while, Lin Mengya turned around and left the hall.
After Lin Mengya walked out of the room, Long Qinghan suddenly felt relieved. He was thankful that he didn’t offend her.
“Fortunately, I didn’t offend your Princess. Otherwise, I will definitely be killed without knowing the reason.”
At first glance, Lin Mengya was pure and pretty. Her eyes were limpid and bright and men would like to dot on her.
But her delicacy would turn into the blazing sun in the winter after becoming familiar with this girl.
Anyone who dared to approach her would be melted into a pool of stagnant water.
If someone dared offend her, Lin Mengya would torture them like the King of Hell.
She was such a legendary girl. Why did the Lin family ignore her talent?
“I’ve told you before. In fact, she is more cunning than you think. Do you still remember the message that I sent to you a few days ago? Qinghu of the Peach Blossom Dock is crafty. We’ve played against him a few times but he can always get away. But Lin Mengya managed to catch him. Therefore, I’ll not feel surprised no matter what she does.”
“Wow…”
Long Qinghan gulped and looked at Lin Mengya’s courtyard with respect.
Qinghu was cunning and crafty. Long Qinghan had trained many spies to find his traces and seize him. But he could always slip away at the last moment.
Long Qinghan didn’t expect that Qinghu was seized by Princess Yu, who seemed to be weak and delicate.
This girl was awesome!
“But according to the message sent by the spies, Lin Mengya was indeed an idiot before. Why did she change so drastically? There must be something wrong with her.”
Long Qinghan asked. In fact, Long Tianhao had already thought of this question for a long time.
He was always cautious. The servants, guards and advisers working for him had already been checked and examined by him. But Lin Mengya, who became clever for no reason, was an exception and she brought the biggest change to his life.
“I believe that she will not hurt me.”
For the past few months, Lin Mengya had helped him carefully. She was considerate and smart and Long Tianhao would never forget her assistance.”
In addition to his loved ones, Lin Mengya was the first woman he trusted.
She was as important as Lin Kui and Baili Wuchen in his heart.
They were his subordinates and his right-hand men.
“I feel much more reassured after hearing what you said. But I believe that the Crown Prince has ulterior motives. The welcoming banquet for the Bright King of Tubo will be prepared by the Ministry of Rites. Why does he come here to inform you?”
Long Qinghan knocked the folding fan on his head. He seemed to be an idle and innocent Prince.
But in fact, he had already formed an alliance with Prince Yu.
It was inappropriate for Prince Yu to do something and Long Qinghan would help him to finish it.
Others thought that Long Qinghan had been traveling across the world for the past many years. But in fact, he had made preparation for their plan.
His mother was killed by the Empress. Therefore, there was a blood feud between him and the Crown Prince.
He was determined to avenge his mother!
“We must be careful. By the way, I heard that you and the heir of the Bright King are sworn brothers. Is that true?”
Long Tianhao turned his head and kept a poker face once again.
It seemed that his smile that enchanted Lin Mengya was just a flash in the pan.
When talking about his good friend, Long Qinghan smiled smartly and nodded.
“Abei is forthright, sincere, and informal. We became fast friends at the first meeting. He immediately sent me a message after knowing that he would visit Japan with his father.”
Long Tianhao also nodded. Long Qinghan liked to make friends with outstanding figures in the various walks of life. He hoped that this heir of the Bright King could become their friend.
In the Qinglan Courtyard, Lin Mengya was eating the snacks that had been prepared by Baiji. Lin Mengya and her servant girls were still talking about and laughing at the Crown Prince.
Lin Zhongyu’s live performance achieved the highest dramatic effect. Lin Mengya believed that from now on, the Prince would get another title – the Fart King!
“Did you notice that Mrs. Lin’s face’s turned black at that time?”
Baizhi had noticed the reactions of everyone. She was excited and talked with the other two servant girls after coming back to the Qinglan Courtyard.
“Well, if I had known it earlier, I should have asked the two menservants to carry Childe Yu off.”
Baishao joked with them. She regretted that she hadn’t finished watching the performance in the hall.
Lin Mengya smiled. She leaned against the window and was lost in thought.
“Master, what are you thinking about?”
Baiji served her a cup of warm tea. Lin Mengya took it and gave Baiji a smile.
“I’m thinking about the Crown Prince. Why did he come here today?”
The welcoming banquet for the Bright King seemed to be an excuse. She believed that the Crown Prince and Shangguan Qing were conspiring against them.
“You and Baishao need to keep a close eye on Mrs. Lin and her daughter. We can make preparation in advance if we find some clues.”
“Yes. I will be careful and pay close attention to them.”
Lin Mengya picked up her cup and enjoyed the warm tea. But she looked preoccupied. She felt uneasy and worried for no reason.
At the same time, Shangguan Qing was giving advice to his daughter in the small courtyard of the mansion.
“I will not marry him! I would rather die than marry him! Mother! Please save me! I would rather commit suicide than get married to the barbarians.”
Lin Mengwu cried and implored her mother. Her mother could satisfy all her needs and give her everything she wanted when they were in their home.
The Empress had asked her to marry the Crown Prince and become his vice Princess, but her mother had declined.
She believed that her mother would also satisfy her desires this time.
“I’ll figure out a way to solve the problem. But I’m afraid that Sister Empress is determined this time.”
They’ve been sisters for decades and Shangguan Qing clearly knew that the Empress was cruel and merciless.
In order to become the Empress, she would sacrifice the entire Shangguan family. They were just pawns for her.
Therefore, Sister Empress would help her son to become the Emperor at any cost.
Shangguan Qing’s face darkened. After thinking carefully, she finally had an excellent plan.
“Well, I’m going to write a letter to my mother. Everyone has to keep this secret.”
Shangguan Qing’s gloomy eyes blazed with cunning and guile.
Her father favored her sister, but she was the favorite daughter of her mother.
Her mother always complained about her sister and father for what had happened before. She believed that only her mother could turn the tide now.
She immediately wrote a letter and explained everything to her mother without delay. Her mother loved her very much and her brothers might also work together to go against the wishes of her Sister Empress.
“Will grandma help us? What if she follows aunt’s orders like grandpa?”
Lin Mengwu wiped her tears off her eyes and looked piteously at her mother.
Shangguan Qing lovingly touched the black hair of Lin Mengwu and sighed.
“The entire Shangguan family owes me a favor. Your grandma loves me as I love you. Don’t worry, every cloud has a silver lining.”
They could have found a girl whose mother was the concubine to take responsibility at that time.
But because of her sister, Shangguan Qing, the pampered daughter of the legal wife, came forward and took responsibility in the end.
Over the past many years, her brothers have been dissatisfied with her sister’s bossy attitude.
She wasn’t afraid of her sister. The reason why she had suppressed her anger and endured the suffering was that she didn’t find the best opportunity yet.
“Mother, if one girl of the Lin family has to marry the barbarians, Lin Mengya is the best choice.”
Lin Mengwu was just complaining about Lin Mengya. After all, Lin Mengya was Prince Yu now and she couldn’t get married once again.
But Shangguan Qing’s eyes suddenly lit up after hearing what Lin Mengwu had said.
She was right. If one daughter of the Lin family had to marry the barbarians, Lin Mengya was the best choice.
Prince Yu and the Crown Prince were enemies and the Crown Prince were humiliated by them at dinner. She was sure that the Crown Prince wanted to kill them.
“It makes sense. Moreover, Lin Mengya is sweet and charming. Well, I believe that men will definitely be attracted to her.”
Lin Mengwu didn’t expect that her mother would support her idea. Looking at her mother who was confident and prepared, Lin Mengwu became excited and her eyes blazed with vicious expectation.
“But mother, Lin Mengya is married and the Emperor gave her the title of Princess Yu. I don’t think she can get married once again.”
But Shangguan Qing gave her a mysterious smile and lowered her voice to a whisper.
“Do you remember the things that happened to the thirteenth princess of the former dynasty?”