bayedsolid Chapter 22 Vicious Fake Gold 21
Chapter 22 Vicious Fake Gold 21
There has always been a saying: "A smile that turns heads and captivates all, eclipsing the beauty of the palace." The Empress once thought that only a peerless beauty from mythology could be worthy of this saying, but now, looking at the beauty before her, she realized that her previous views were all wrong.
It turns out that the alluring beauties in mythology really exist. The person in front of me had such bright, clear eyes that just one glance was enough to captivate my soul.
She was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses, and her eyes were filled with complicated emotions.
"Hmm...you are indeed very beautiful." The Empress nodded slightly. "Would you be willing to stay by my side?"
Huh? Qingyu was stunned for a moment by these sudden words, then lowered her eyes, parted her red lips slightly, and said in a soft voice, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. My mother and I have a very good relationship. My greatest wish in this life is to stay by her side. I have failed to live up to Your Majesty's expectations. It is my fault."
As soon as she finished speaking, Qingyu clearly heard Ji Qingwei beside her let out a soft sigh, as if she had been relieved. She couldn't help but feel a surge of malice and asked nervously, "Why don't you let my sister stay by the Empress's side?"
"No need for that." The Empress refused immediately, her speed surprising everyone. Qingyu raised her eyes to glance at the Empress, then quickly lowered her head, inwardly astonished.
I wonder what the Empress is thinking. Does she have a crush on Ji Qingwei, or does she not?
After a long silence in the hall, the Empress spoke again: "Since you are unwilling to stay by the Crown Prince's side, I will not force you. However, the Crown Prince was seriously injured because of you. For the time being, you will go to the East Palace to serve him."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ji Qingwei's face turned pale, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.
Her reputation was already "entangled" with Gu Ye. If she were to enter the Eastern Palace directly, even if she eventually returned home unscathed, her reputation would likely be ruined, and no family would dare to marry her.
Moreover, regarding Gu Ye's injury... Ji Qingwei believes she has done nothing wrong to him, and she will not take the blame for this!
But I have no choice but to memorize it!
She had no power and could not resist the Empress at all, so she could only say, "Your Majesty is right, but my parents are worried. I must tell them before I can be at ease!"
She had long known that the Empress and the Ji family were not ordinary people. If she hadn't forgotten in her dream, she certainly wouldn't have been in such a passive position!
But at least we know that the Ji family has some influence over the Empress...
Sure enough, upon hearing this, the Empress's smile slowly vanished, and her suppressed displeasure turned into a chilling, frighteningly cold gaze, like rain mixed with snow.
"Heh—" The Empress sneered, looking at Ji Qingwei with an ambiguous expression. Her words seemed to be both a test and a mockery, "Your parents dote on you, saying all these things to you? Qingyu, do you know that?"
Qingyu blinked blankly, her face full of innocence, "What is Your Majesty saying? This humble woman is foolish."
The Empress felt a sense of comfort, but also a pang of heartache. This strange feeling made her impression of Qingyu grow even better.
"You are so naive." The Empress sighed softly, seemingly weary, and waved her hand, "All of you, leave."
Ji Qingwei immediately breathed a sigh of relief, bowed respectfully, and then pulled Qingyu away in a long stride.
The Empress watched the two figures disappear into the distance with a deep gaze. After a long while, she dismissed the palace maids and asked the matron beside her, "Am I not young anymore?"
The nanny quickly comforted her, "Your Majesty is the Empress, naturally embodying the virtues of a mother to the nation, which is incomparable to others."
The Empress smiled. "Yes..."
Otherwise, what was she after in her rebellious past? Now everything is about to succeed. As long as the Ji family successfully protects this secret, and as long as his identity is never exposed, then her position as Empress Dowager is not far off...
"By the way, Ji Qingyu... have someone keep a close eye on her, and report to me if anything happens." The Empress instructed casually, and as she thought of Qingyu's elegant demeanor and alluring face, an idea came to her mind.
To be honest, it would be nice if the two of them could get married.
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Qingyu and Ji Qingwei left the palace, but before they had gone far, Ji Qingwei was summoned away. It was said that someone from the Crown Prince's side had heard that His Highness the Crown Prince had woken up. After thinking it over, she went anyway.
Before leaving, he repeatedly told Qingyu to be a good girl and return to the manor, while he himself followed the man away with a solemn expression.
She needs to use the crown prince to negotiate.
Qingyu watched her retreating figure, lost in thought for the first time. It seemed the female lead was starting to stir things up. Although she didn't have a romantic storyline with the male lead, it appeared she was going to develop her own career...
Although Qingyu is a bit lazy, she still has some inside information. For example, none of the young ladies that Ji Qingwei has been in contact with in private are simple. Moreover, she seems to have already helped several young ladies' families get through their difficulties by taking advantage of her knowledge of the plot.
Everything seemed unremarkable, but the officials who had been helped understood that Ji Qingwei likely held the secrets of most people.
Ji Qingwei is now like someone dancing on a tightrope, dangerous yet alluring.
"Qingyu".
A voice from afar pulled Qingyu back to reality. She turned around and saw Ji Qingying, dressed in formal attire, standing at the palace gate waiting for her.
Qingyu frowned slightly, her red lips parted slightly, "Big Brother?"
She slowly approached Ji Qingying, her eyes gentle as she looked her up and down. "Were you frightened?"
Qingyu knew what he meant, and immediately blushed, shaking her head, "No, it's just that Ji Qingwei was called away."
“I know.” Ji Qingying was not surprised. Looking at the obedient girl in front of him, he tried his best to resist the urge to pat her head and said softly, “You don’t need to worry about her. When we get back to the manor, Song Jinnian will treat you.”
Qingyu was surprised, "He's back again?" Speaking of Song Jinnian, who is said to be a divine doctor, he really is unpredictable. Since their last meeting, he disappeared for a while. Qingyu thought he had run away and was even thinking about whether she should force the system to find a way to detoxify her.
System: "..." Thank you so much!
"Well, they said they went to look for medicinal herbs, but who knows the specifics?" Ji Qingying replied ambiguously, showing no mercy when it came to smearing Song Jinnian.
Finally, he added, "And about the poisoning of your body, the results should be available in the next couple of days. Qingyu, don't be sad, I'm always here for you."
Qingyu's eyes flickered slightly as she thought of the original owner's biological parents in the story, her eyes filled with mockery.
Actually, the time of poisoning is enough to guess who it is; we just need evidence.
However, she was not the original owner of this body and still cared about the debt of being born. In Qingyu's eyes, such parents were not worthy of being Qingyu's parents if she didn't need to use the original owner's body.
Stopping her thoughts, Qingyu smiled, looking relaxed. "What are you saying, brother? Shall we go back?"
After saying that, she took the lead and walked forward with light steps.
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His Highness the Crown Prince regained consciousness and secured a reward for Ji Qingwei of the Ji family. The latter was directly granted the title of County Princess and enjoyed immense prestige for a time.
Meanwhile, at the Ji family home, Qingyu was drinking Song Jinnian's medicine while listening to the latter recount the strange and extraordinary events that had happened over the years, which she found quite enjoyable.
However, this enjoyment was quickly interrupted by Ji Qingwei and Gu Ye. Upon seeing that it was His Highness the Crown Prince, Qingyu had no choice but to stand up and bow, but was stopped by Gu Ye the next moment.
"Qingyu, you never have to bow to me."