Reborn Lady's Scheming

Chapter 163 Persuading Concubine Cui

Only then did Xie Wanqing realize that she had scared Concubine Cui Gui, she hurriedly smiled, and said, "Auntie, Wan'er said this, I just hope you can rest assured, I am no longer the little girl who needed your protection everywhere, who is it? Don't even think about hurting me, if I need my aunt's help, I will come and tell you!"

"You are always startled at every step in the palace. If you are distracted by worrying about my affairs and being used by those with malicious intentions, then it will be Wan'er's fault. Remember, Wan'er and the Cui family , can’t live without you, you have to take care of yourself!”

When Concubine Cui heard Xie Wanqing's words, she was surprised at first, then relieved. She patted Xie Wanqing's hand and said, "Wan'er, Auntie can finally feel at ease, you... have really grown up!"

"That's right, people have to learn to grow up, and they can't rely on the support of their elders for the rest of their lives!" Xie Wanqing said.

Concubine Cui nodded, and said: "In that case, I won't worry anymore, it's just... how do you plan to deal with this matter?"

"Auntie, Wan'er wants to divorce the prince!" Xie Wanqing expressed her intentions directly.

She didn't want to lie to Concubine Cui again, after all, this was one of the people who cared about her the most in the world.

Concubine Cui Gui asked in surprise: "This... you are not in a moment of anger?"

"No, Wan'er has been thinking about it for a long time, the crown prince is not Wan'er's lover, not to mention, Wan'er has other considerations!" Xie Wanqing murmured.

Concubine Cui asked, "What worries do you have?"

"The prince and the Cui family are not of the same mind. The prince is very successful, ambitious and talented, and narrow-minded. One day he will gain power, which will not be of any benefit to the Cui family. On the contrary, it may bring disaster to the Cui family. Waner judges the situation and thinks that the prince ...not someone Wan'er can entrust to!"

Xie Wanqing had a serious face, she also wanted to remind Concubine Cui Gui not to trust the emperor and prince too much.

Concubine Cui frowned, and asked: "Why do you have such an idea? The reason why the emperor facilitated your marriage with the prince is to let the Cui family stand in the prince's camp!"

Xie Wanqing shook her head, and said, "Auntie, think about it, have the Crown Prince and the Cui family ever been close over the years? Apart from giving some congratulatory gifts on grandma's and uncle's birthdays and festivals, I'm afraid there is no Didn't you have any deep contact with the Cui family?"

After hearing this, Concubine Cui felt that something was wrong, and said: "It seems so, maybe... the prince is trying to avoid suspicion!"

"Avoid suspicion? Everyone in the world knows that I am the granddaughter of the Cui family and his future princess. Isn't it weird to follow the way? Based on your understanding of the prince, is he the kind of person who knows how to avoid suspicion?"

Xie Wanqing's series of questions made Concubine Cui Guigui speechless, unable to respond for a while.

Xie Wanqing said: "Auntie, if the crown prince would do this, someone must have told him not to have close contacts with the Cui family, then this person... who would it be?"

Concubine Cui Guigui's face turned pale, and her whole body was like being poured with a basin of cold water, from head to toe, the coldest thing was her heart.

"No...impossible, there is no reason!" Although Concubine Cui had already guessed the answer, she was still unwilling to believe it.

"Wan'er, don't make wild guesses. The Cui family is the founding father of the country and has made great contributions to the country. How many of your uncles and your grandfather's brothers died on the battlefield? The meritorious service of the Cui family was paid for with blood. !"

Concubine Cui Gui really didn't want to believe this fact. The Cui family was granted the title of duke, but it was in exchange for credit, and in exchange for the flesh and blood of the Cui family.

Xie Wanqing understands Concubine Cui's thoughts, and also understands her sorrow. As members of the Cui family, they are all proud of their surname Cui, and they always firmly believe that the Cui family will be the stone pillar that the emperor will always rely on to protect the country.

Xie Wanqing sighed: "Great meritorious deeds, this has been the case since ancient times. Although our majesty is also a great talent, but he can't escape the suspicion, the cunning rabbit is killed by the dog, the birds are exhausted, the good bow is hidden, the aunt... such things , There are already too many precedents!"

Concubine Cui put down Xie Wanqing's hand dejectedly, closed her eyes sadly, her body trembled slightly.

"But the emperor still treats me and the Cui family with great favor!" Guifei Cui said.

Xie Wanqing pursed her lips and said, "Madam, I'm not saying what His Majesty will do to the Cui family now, but the crown prince's attitude towards the Cui family determines the next monarch's attitude towards the Cui family. You must stay sober. Don't be fooled by the glory in front of you!"

Concubine Cui asked: "Wan'er, where did your thoughts come from? At your young age, it is impossible for you to have a more accurate grasp of the affairs of the court than me and your uncle. Is there someone here? Behind you..."

Concubine Cui was worried that someone would use Xie Wanqing to achieve ulterior motives.

Xie Wanqing sighed, she knew that Concubine Cui Gui would not trust her easily, after all she had been in love with the emperor for many years, and she had been favored by the emperor for so many years, she gradually relaxed her guard.

Since her grandfather passed away, her grandmother has lived in seclusion all year round. Although she still controls the power of the Cui family and is in charge of the general direction of the Cui family, she also wants her uncle to grow into the head of the family, so many things are left alone.

And the emperor's thoughts were extremely cryptic. Over the years, he didn't show the slightest dissatisfaction with the Cui family or the concubine Cui Gui. Instead, he became closer and favored him, which made them completely relax their vigilance.

So much so that when the crown prince took over the power and started to attack the Cui family, they still thought that all this was the crown prince's idea, and the one they hated deeply was never the emperor whom they had devoted all their hearts to.

Therefore, even though many heroes who were brought down by the prince hardly resented the emperor, the emperor has always passed down the image of a sage of life to future generations.

Xie Wanqing has no better way to convince Concubine Cui now, so she could only say: "Your Majesty, no one is instigating me behind my back, I just know the prince's mind better, you don't have to believe me now, but sooner or later you will I understand, right now... I just want to take this opportunity to withdraw from the prince, and I don't want to get stuck in the mud!"

"What do you mean?" Cui Guifei asked.

"If I marry the prince, I will become a sharp weapon for the prince to deal with you and the Cui family!" Xie Wanqing said.

Concubine Cui Gui took a deep breath, shook her head and said, "Prince, how dare you!"

"He doesn't dare now, and it's hard to guarantee that he won't dare in the future. Madam, in fact, it's not only because of these reasons, but also because I know that the prince doesn't treat me sincerely. Do you want to jump into the fire pit again?"

Xie Wanqing had no choice but to move people with affection, hoping that with Concubine Cui Gui's love for her, she would agree to her divorce.

Concubine Cui said: "No way, you are so smart and beautiful, how can any man not be attracted to you? The prince was also confused for a while, and was confused by Xie Siru's little hoof!"

Concubine Cui still felt that although this matter was nasty, it was not unforgivable. No man would make a mistake, let alone the prince, the future emperor.

Xie Wanqing smiled wryly and said: "Mother, do you really think that the crown prince likes me? If he likes me, why would he do such shameless things with Xie Siru? Look at the two of them, they are just getting along for a day or two?"

"This... the prince may have been confused for a while!" Concubine Cui advised.

Xie Wanqing shook her head and said: "Well, if you are really confused for a moment, you probably won't do it again in the future, but Auntie, do you believe it or not, not only will the prince not repent, but instead he will embarrass him because of this incident, and he will vent his anger on I!"

"This... shouldn't be!" Concubine Cui didn't believe it.

Xie Wanqing said: "Well, I hope so, Aunt, it doesn't matter if you don't believe what I said today, but you must be careful in the palace, don't get into trouble with His Majesty because of this, he is always the Emperor , controlling all the people who kill and seize!"

"Well, of course you don't need to say this, I understand it!" Concubine Cui said.

Xie Wanqing believes that Concubine Cui Gui is much better than her in terms of inviting pets, so she won't say more.

Although what happened today did not achieve the result she expected, but the prince has already started to make mistakes, this is a good start... And what she wants is that the prince makes a wrong step, and then steps into the trap she set for him Li, no longer able to turn over!
Xie Wanqing finally said: "Auntie, Your Majesty seems to have remembered some ancient people, and he is in a bad mood!"

"Old man, what he only thinks about is before and after, what kind of old friend can he be? Speaking of which, our emperor is really an infatuated person, he has never forgotten about before and after for many years!" Concubine Cui Guifei couldn't help but taste a little bit in her words.

Xie Wanqing smiled and said: "What is lost is the most cherished. This is human nature. Auntie shouldn't think too much about it!"

"It's true, the people are gone, what's the use of the emperor thinking about her!" Concubine Cui smiled again.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xie is looking for Miss Wanqing everywhere!" Cui Guifei's nanny came to report.

Xie Wanqing then got up and said: "Auntie, I'll take my leave first, don't let my brother worry! He probably knows something and is worried!"

"Well, okay, you go and explain it to him, and tell him not to be impulsive, that kid Zi'an has a stronger temper than you!" Concubine Cui said with a smile.

Xie Wanqing nodded, and said: "I know, Auntie, take care of yourself, and I will come to the palace to see you in a few days later!"

"Okay, Nanny Gui, send Wan'er out for this palace!" Concubine Cui said.

Xie Wanqing bid farewell to Concubine Cui Gui, and then went to meet Xie Zi'an who was looking for her in a hurry.

As soon as Xie Zi'an saw Xie Wanqing, he asked impatiently: "Wan'er, why didn't you send someone to tell me about such a big thing? You know I'm so worried!"

Xie Wanqing saw that he was sweating in a hurry, so she hurriedly said: "Isn't it happened suddenly, I was also stunned, and I was called to talk by the emperor and the imperial concubine one after another, how could I tell you in time!"

"This damned Xie Siru, when I go back, I will make her look good!" Xie Zian was so annoyed that he wanted to kill someone.

"How can Xie Siru be blamed for this matter, although she intends to, can she still force a big man?" Xie Wanqing asked with a sneer.

Seeing Xie Wanqing's appearance, Xie Zi'an also sighed, and said, "The crown prince really disappoints me even more!"

(End of this chapter)