Chapter 1755: Chapter 1755

Chapter 1755: 061. The harem must not interfere in politics

Lin Yuan was also taken aback by the extent of Consort Liu’s shamelessness. With a cold laugh, she asked, “Dare I ask Consort Liu, you kept saying just now that Old Master Yan hopes for his daughter to marry an ideal husband. But, is the Crown Prince of Xiliang really Miss Yan’s ideal husband? Your Majesty, shouldn’t it be up to Miss Yan herself to decide if her husband is ideal?”

Upon hearing Lin Yuan’s question, the Old Emperor naturally nodded in agreement: “What the Pingxi Girl says is correct. Since this is Ru Chun’s own marriage, of course, it should be up to Ru Chun to decide.”

Saying this, the Old Emperor thoughtfully glanced at Empress Su, seemingly recalling the incident from years ago when Empress Su interfered with Princess Cuiwei’s marriage.

He had already been muddled once before, and now facing the same situation, he couldn’t let himself make the same mistake again.

Not only the Old Emperor, but Empress Su’s heart was also in turmoil at this moment. In front of her seemed to reappear the image of Cuiwei, her face full of tears, kneeling before her.

“Mother, I truly have mutual affection with him. I believe he will make me happy. Mother, I beg you, please betroth me to him!”

At that time, she was simple-minded, full of admiration for that little guard.

And what did she say?

Empress Su tightly clutched her chest, feeling as if she could barely breathe.

“Mutual affection? Hmph, Cuiwei, don’t be blinded by an act of gratitude. What is his status? He is just a mere guard! And you? You are the Eldest Princess held dearly in your mother’s palm. Your life is destined to be brilliant and glorious. How can you let a mere guard tarnish your shining path?”

“Mother, I don’t ask for brilliance and glory. I only wish to be with the person I love forever. Mother, didn’t you always say you hoped I would find an ideal husband? Now that I’ve found him, why do you disagree? Mother!”

A crisp slap echoed—this was the first slap Empress Su herself struck on her daughter’s face!

Thinking of that slap, Empress Su’s pale face began to contort painfully, muttering repeatedly: “Cuiwei, Mother wronged you, wronged you!”

A high-pitched laugh interrupted Empress Su’s memories, attracting everyone’s attention in the palace. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novelꞁire.net

The laugh came from none other than the Crown Prince of Xiliang, He Lienuo.

He laughed as if he had heard the world’s biggest joke, his body trembling with laughter. If not for the fact that he was in Dayong’s palace, everyone would believe that he would have jumped up and laughed heartily!

Empress Su’s expression was flustered, but fortunately, everyone’s attention was drawn to Consort Liu and Yan Ruchun, and later to the Crown Prince of Xiliang, so no one noticed her.

Empress Su quickly composed herself, smoothing the fabric at her chest, and silently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

However, when she inadvertently glanced at her beloved Princess Cuiwei, she found the girl staring straight at her, those bright and clear eyes shining, thoughts unknown.

Startled by such a gaze, Empress Su couldn’t help but grip the chair’s armrests tightly, her heart filled with unease.

Suddenly, Princess Cuiwei smiled brightly, her striking red lips curving into a beautiful arc.

This daughter was always beautiful, especially when she smiled, it made the world lose its color.

However, this smile now caused a chill down Empress Su’s back, her unease intensified.

Empress Su reached out wanting to touch Cuiwei’s smiling face, but Princess Cuiwei gave her no opportunity, her expression returning to its previous vacant state, as if that stunning smile was merely an illusion.

Empress Su bit her lip, smiled bitterly, and rubbed her temples. Yes, how could Cuiwei smile at her? She hadn’t seen her daughter smile at her for seven years!

Feeling a dizziness in her head, Empress Su had no inclination to deal with the proposed marriage matter; she simply sat back in her chair and closed her eyes to rest.

He Lienuo laughed for a long time, and no one urged him, they just watched him laugh. Only when he had had enough did someone curiously ask, “Crown Prince Helian, did you recall some joke just now? Could you share it with us?”