Chapter 54 - A Risky Move
Chapter 54 A Risky Move
“It seems that you really have no sense of what is right for this situation!”
The Empress had already had the intention to kill her. If she gave the order now, everyone would know that Princess Yu was found dead in prison tomorrow.
Even if Lin Mengya refused to cooperate, she still had a way to throw mud at Concubine De and her son.
“Empress, I would recommend you not to be angry. My father is heading the troops of 300,000 to attack the enemy in the North Pass. If you kill me now, he might be heart-broken and lose all the fighting will. The enemy might drives straight into our country and you’ll definitely regret it.”
Lin Mengya’s words suddenly enlightened the Empress.
Lin Muzhi was a superb military commander and worked hard to lead the conquest of other countries for the Emperor. Lin Mengya was his only soft spot and his favorite kid.
Her sister complained to her many times.
“It’s not a problem. I can block the passage of this information and tell him this news after he scores the victory and comes back here.”
Lin Mengya shook her head and was sure that the Empress was crazy.
This might lead to the destruction of the country and the nation. How dare she do this?
“Block the passage of the information? It’s impossible. My father is the Marshal of the highest rank and gets the hereditary title of Marquis Zhennan. He has led the troops for 30 years and has never suffered a defeat. Most of the civil and military officials are his friends. His former subordinates could be found everywhere in the world. Several days ago, you took me away at the birthday party and I believe that my father has already heard the news.”
Lin Mengya was aggressive and she was not afraid of the horrible look of the Empress.
“How can you block the passage of the information? How can you smooth the anger of the public?”
The atmosphere was cold and silent. Lin Mengya and the Empress were waiting for a proper opportunity.
At this moment, the one who spoke first would give way to the other and lose the advantage.
“Great! The daughter of Marquis Zhennan is very brave. I can spare your life this time, but I want to know what you’ve done to the Crown Prince.”
The Empress didn’t expect that Lin Mengya gained the initiative once again.
“There is a flower in the north and its name is Miluo. It only flowers once in a season. It looks elegant and has no fragrance. Miluo flower blooms without producing fruit. If the cows and horses eat it by mistake, they’ll slowly lose their fertility. In the beginning, I just guessed out of thin air, so I put something that would get rid of this poison in the diet of the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince is indeed poisoned, he must be sleepy and have no appetite these days.”
The poison radar in her head often troubled her.
But thanks to it, she could get out of trouble at crucial moments.
The name of this drug automatically appeared in her mind that day when the Crown Prince walked past her.
She wanted to take this as the final card to save her life, but she didn’t expect that it came to handy so quickly.
The Empress looked at Lin Mengya skeptically. But after thinking for a while, she realized that Lin Mengya might be right. The Crown Prince had been married for many years and had beautiful concubines in his mansion. But none of them had been pregnant.
Perhaps this girl was right. The Crown Prince had been poisoned.
“Do you think you can save your life by making up a lie? Besides, you’ve told me this secret. Aren’t you afraid of being killed by me?”
Lin Mengya knocked on her head with her slender fingers and pretended to be upset.
“Well. I made a mistake. I forgot to tell you something. If the antidote is used incorrectly, the Crown Prince might feel exhausted and tired. He will die physical deficiency.”
Her red lips were delicate and tender. But what she had said was like the venom of the crane. She could easily and quietly found the fatal weakness of someone.
The Empress’ face changed suddenly. But the desire of killing disappeared from her eyes.
“I made a mistake this time. Well, I’ll let you out tomorrow. But don’t be complacent. Marquis Zhennan can’t protect you forever.”
The Empress suffered a defeat this time. She put on her hood and disappeared from prison once again.
But her last words…
Her father was leading troops and attacking the enemies and there were only Shangguan Qing and Lin Mengwu in the house.
She hoped that her concern was misplaced.
The next day Lin Mengya, who had been kept in prison for four days and three nights, was sent back to Prince Yu’s Mansion by the guards.
They took her away in a big way while sent her back quietly.
This was the consistent style of the Empress.
“Master, you’re finally back. These days, servants at our yard are always crying and their eyes were red. Childe Yu knelt outside of the study room of the Prince for a day and night and he finally fainted.”
Baiji was the calmest servant in her courtyard. She helped Lin Mengya walk into the Qinglan Courtyard.
The servants of the mansion all kept out of her way. Everyone was shunning her. Lin Mengya frowned and felt strange.
“What happened in the past few days when I was not here?”
Baiji looked at Lin Mengya carefully, bit her lips and whispered in her ear.
“After the birthday party, Miss Jiang insisted on staying here to comfort Concubine De. She took herself as the hostess when you were not here.”
Jiang Ruqin? Her pretty face rose before the eyes of Lin Mengya.
Was she really so domineering?
“Well, our mansion must be bustling and lively.”
Baiji shook her head gently. It seemed that she wanted to say something.
“What do you want to say? Please tell me everything.”
“And… And your sister is also here. Miss Lin said that she was poisoned in our mansion, so she would not leave until she was healed. These days, servants suffered a lot because of these two ladies.”
Lin Mengwu? Why was she here?
In an instant, Lin Mengya really sympathized with the sufferings of the servants. All of them must have a rough time with these two ladies living here.
“I see. Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, they dare not bully you.”
It was her husband who should be to blame. He was so handsome that these two perfect ladies condescended to stay in the small Prince Yu’s Mansion.
“Miss Lin! Finally, you’re here! Please hurry up and go to the study room of the Prince. Your sister and Miss Jiang are fighting with each other!”
Baizhi’s eyes were red and her face wrinkled like a bun.
Baizhi’s reactions were totally unexpected. Lin Mengya thought that Baizhi would hold her and break into tears.
“Forget it. They will not stop fighting in a short time. Baiji, please help me to get dressed. Baizhi, go to the small kitchen and take a bowl of sugar mung bean soup. It can reduce internal heat and help people calm down.”
Lin Mengya freshened up and put on clean clothes. Then she took a food container and walked to the study room of Long Tianhao with Baiji and Baizhi.
The two women were arguing and fighting with each other and the spacious study room looked cramped.
Jiang Ruqin and Lin Mengwu were arguing and their maids were also screaming and swearing.
They didn’t even notice that Lin Mengya entered this room.
Lin Mengya walked up to Long Tianhao with her maids. He was frowning and she took out the mung bean soup from the food container.
“Prince, please drink this bowl of soup. It can reduce your internal heat.”
Long Tianhao looked at this girl who was standing beside him. She was wearing a green dress and wore no make-up. There was a unique fragrance on her body and she was looking at him with a sweet smile.
The mung bean soup in the bowl was warm, sweet, and refreshing. It seemed that all the anger in his heart disappeared in an instant.
“Come on, send these two ladies back to their home.”
She said softly. But her voice was irresistible and dignified.
The two girls, who were still arguing with each other, suddenly looked back at Lin Mengya in surprise.
“You…”
“Since you’re guests, I treat you with respect. But I can’t stand your bad behavior anymore. This is the study room of the Prince and both of you have not got married yet. I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to fight in this place.”
Jiang Ruqin was not convinced and still wanted to argue with Lin Mengya. But she had to give up when she noticed that Long Tianhao was frowning at her.
Lin Mengwu also had no reason to stay here. She previously claimed that she wanted to stay here to take care of the Prince for her sister. But this was a lie.
Two of them left gloomily and the noisy study room suddenly became quiet.
“Please forgive me. I made a mistake and brought shame on you.”
Long Tianhao’s eyes became dark but his facial expression didn’t change.
“Get up. It’s not your fault. But I have a question. How did you persuade the Empress to let you out?”
“I… I poisoned the Crown Prince. He will die of physical deficiency if I refuse to give him my exclusive antidote.”
“What? How dare you poison the Crown Prince!”
Long Tianhao’s face suddenly darkened. Despite that the Crown Prince hated him now, Long Tianhao still remembered that the Crown Prince was his big brother who loved and cared for him since they were kids.
Therefore, he always refused to kill the Crown Prince in these years despite all the persuasions of the advisers around him.
But this woman touched his sore spot.
“Prince, please don’t be angry. This poison…”
“How dare you! No wonder Jiang Sheng said that you were a vicious woman! I didn’t expect that you were so cruel! I’m afraid that you may also poison me if I piss you off one day!”
Looking at furious Long Tianhao, Lin Mengya’s heart ached as if she was stabbed with a sword.
She did all of these to protect herself.
She wouldn’t have done this if those people hadn’t framed her up or tried to kill her.
She finally realized that Long Tianhao only treated her as a vicious woman who would kill innocent people.
She hid all her pain and sorrow and raised her head stubbornly. She wouldn’t allow herself to retreat in order to please someone.
“I did nothing wrong. If you think I’m wrong, you can tie me up and send me to Crown Prince’s Mansion.”
She said softly without any emotions. But Long Tianhao was impressed by her words.
He was blinded by his sentiment. But after a while, he realized that he was wrong.
And Lin Mengya did the right thing.
Every step of her seemed to be vicious and sinister. But she was forced by others and had no other option.
He was hindered by the family affection which had disappeared a long time ago.
“You… Get up.”
Long Tianhao suddenly felt helpless.
In the near future, he might become the kind of person mentioned by the Crown Prince.
“Excuse me, I have to go now.”
She turned and left, leaving Long Tianhao a cold and arrogant figure.
The relationship between them had eased. But it seemed that an invisible wall appeared and separated them once again.