Chapter 1238 - 32: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
Chapter 1238: Chapter 32: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
Concubine Rou is the real sister of Tang Zhishi’s mother concubine. Back then, when Tang Zhishi’s mother concubine gave birth to Tang Zhishi, she was plotted against and died with hatred after exhausting herself giving birth. Although the concubine and her family who orchestrated this suffered severe punishment, the beauty was gone, and Tang Zhishi was left without a mother concubine. Tang Zhishi’s maternal grandfather pleaded with the Emperor for mercy for Tang Zhishi, allowing the sister of Tang Zhishi’s mother concubine to enter the palace to take care of the newly born Tang Zhishi.
Of course, everyone understands what happened next; in the process of caring, Concubine Rou became the Emperor’s concubine. It was an unspoken fact.
Concubine Rou had no children of her own, so she raised Tang Zhishi as her own child. This was the agreement between the Emperor and Tang Zhishi’s maternal grandfather, fearing that if Concubine Rou had her own children in the future, she would neglect Tang Zhishi or have ulterior motives.
At first, Concubine Rou was unwilling, but seeing the Emperor’s resolute attitude, she had no choice but to resign to fate. She poured all her maternal love into Tang Zhishi. However, she was an ambitious woman, and since she had no children of her own to compete for many things, she aimed for Tang Zhishi to help her fight.
She couldn’t be the Empress, so she wanted to be the Empress Dowager. So when she learned the Princess was appointed as the Crown Princess, she tore up two handkerchiefs. When she further heard the Emperor would abdicate, she was so anxious that blisters formed on her lips. Upon learning that Tang Zhishi was to marry a mute Pearl Collector, she was furious. Was Tang Zhishi insane? Didn’t he know that by marrying a woman like that, he would forever be barred from the throne?
No Emperor would have a disabled Empress!
There had never been a woman as Emperor, and Concubine Rou firmly believed that even if the Princess ascended the throne, she wouldn’t last long; Tang Zhishi still had a chance. But now, Tang Zhishi was about to squander this opportunity himself, how could she not be anxious?
So, in the Princess Mansion, stood a cold-faced Chief Palace Maid in front of Li Qinghe. She was the Chief Palace Maid by Concubine Rou’s side. By Concubine Rou’s orders, she had come to bring Li Qinghe into the palace.
Concubine Rou knew Tang Zhishi’s temperament too well, telling Tang Zhishi directly that she opposed the marriage would certainly lead to disagreement, and it would affect her relationship with Tang Zhishi. The best way was to persuade Li Qinghe to reject the marriage.
"Miss Li, please hurry, Concubine Rou is waiting for you in the palace. Concubine Rou is His Highness’s aunt, the one whom His Highness respects like his own mother," said the Chief Palace Maid coldly.
Wang Linglan was somewhat anxious. Concubine Rou? The lady in the palace wanted to see their daughter; what was this about? Li Anqing was not here, nor was Tang Zhishi. What were they to do? She felt this Palace Maid’s intentions were not kind.
Li Qinghe shook her head.
Concubine Rou’s Chief Palace Maid was somewhat surprised and confused. What did this mute mean? Surely she wasn’t thinking of refusing, right?
Li Qinghe walked to the table, picked up a pen and paper, and wrote two strong, vigorous words: Not going.
The Chief Palace Maid of Concubine Rou was truly shocked this time. Did this mute woman actually dare to refuse Concubine Rou’s invitation? Had she seen incorrectly, or did this mute not understand what she was saying?
"Do you understand what I mean? Concubine Rou, His Highness’s aunt, has invited you to the palace for a chat!" The Chief Palace Maid raised her voice, slowed her speech, eyes filled with impatience and disdain. A lowly girl from the countryside indeed, couldn’t understand human language? Concubine Rou was like a mother to His Highness, and this girl wanted to marry His Highness yet didn’t know how to please her mother-in-law?