When Chu Yunxi, Xiaolian and Si Qi saw the horrific scars on the little palace maid's arm, they all took a deep breath and felt angry in their hearts.
Bearing such an injury and being sent to deliver a message, how cruel is Concubine Rong's heart?
It can also be seen that the appearance of the third prince really stimulated Concubine Rong quite a bit.
"Crown Princess, please save this slave and go see Concubine Rong."
This little palace maid only thought that because of her humble status, Concubine Rong would have no scruples. She never thought that Concubine Rong would dare to murder Chu Yunxi, the crown princess. Therefore, she cried and begged again and again.
Chu Yunxi sighed secretly. After all, it was a human life, and she couldn't be so hard-hearted as to ignore it.
If she hadn't shown up, there's no way this little palace maid would have been beaten to death by Concubine Rong.
This was not the first time that Concubine Rong had done something like this. The maid she used to frame Concubine Rong last time was someone who had been serving her for many years, so she was very cruel.
"Go back and tell Concubine Rong to find me at the pavilion in the Imperial Garden."
The little palace maid was overjoyed and felt as if she had escaped from death. She quickly kowtowed to Chu Yunxi a few times and then returned to her life.
Si Qi was a little worried and reminded Chu Yunxi.
"Crown Princess, do you really want to see Concubine Rong? Is there any fraud?"
Chu Yunxi shook his head.
"In her palace, Wu Youyou can't enter. But in the imperial garden, she has no chance to hurt me. Besides, there is no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days. Let's go and meet her for a while to see what she is like.
What do you want to do?"
Even if she doesn't go today, Concubine Rong will still think of other ways. It would be better to solve it as soon as possible.
After hearing this, Wu You and Wu Lu had pride in their eyes. Look, how much the Crown Princess trusts them.
Chu Yunxi turned around and headed towards the imperial garden. When she arrived at the pavilion, Concubine Rong also came from the other side. The person following behind her was the little palace maid who had just gone to Chu Yunxi to convey a message.
"Thank you, Princess, for the compliment."
When Concubine Rong saw Chu Yunxi, she lowered her head as a courtesy. Her eyes were not like before, she could see everything at a glance. She seemed much calmer.
Chu Yunxi's expression was as usual and she got straight to the point. She didn't want to be alone with Concubine Rong for too long.
"I wonder why Concubine Rong wants to see me? Why don't you just tell me."
Concubine Rong's face showed a trace of sadness.
"Crown Princess, I was the concubine's fool in the past. I hope you can forgive me for the sake of the third prince. From now on, I will definitely treat the Crown Princess as my guide."
Chu Yunxi couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly. What song was Concubine Rong singing? Did she come to beg her for forgiveness? And she called herself a concubine?
Is it possible that he is really influenced by the third prince? Or is it that he is in a weak position, pretending to be reconciled, taking the opportunity to get closer, and then making plans?
"Rong Fei, if you came to me just to say these things, then there is no need. Although you have had the intention of harming me, you have never succeeded."
Chu Yunxi's murderous act made Concubine Rong's expression almost unbearable.
"As long as you can really change your ways, it's okay for us to stay on the same page in the future. There's no need to pretend to be affectionate. You'd better go and beg Concubine Rou for forgiveness."
Chu Yunxi turned around and was about to leave. Concubine Rong took a step sideways and stood in front of Chu Yunxi again, with a firm expression:
"I will definitely respect the Crown Princess's order and ask Concubine Rou for forgiveness. But today, I am here to beg the Crown Princess for forgiveness. If the Crown Princess is still angry with me and refuses to resolve the past grudges with me, I will kneel to the Crown Princess.
Got off."
As Concubine Rong spoke, she actually knelt down. The masters all knelt down, and the maids behind her also knelt down hurriedly.
This scene is really scary. The emperor's concubine knelt down to the crown princess. If this spreads out, will the emperor still need face? Chu Yunxi will definitely be criticized for being arrogant, domineering, and disrespectful.
So, what Concubine Rong is doing now is to ruin her reputation? But instead of stopping Chu Yunxi, she took two steps back and stayed away from her.
There is no one else here, so Concubine Rong can kneel down if she wants. Anyway, she is not the one who feels uncomfortable.
If someone really comes, the worst she can do is kneel down, as if no one knows how to kneel down.
However, Xiaolian and Si Qi were worried about Chu Yunxi's reputation and hurriedly took Concubine Rong's arm to help her stand up.
"Rongfei, what are you doing? If you have something to say, please speak it up."
Concubine Rong fell to the ground.
"If you let go, the Crown Princess will not forgive me, so I will never be able to kneel down."
"Okay, I forgive you."
Concubine Rong was still a little excited, but she suddenly froze on the spot.
"You, what did you say?"
Chu Yunxi repeated it again without hesitation.
"I said, I forgive you, how do you treat me?"
If the situation hadn't allowed it, Xiaolian and Si Qi almost burst into laughter, but Qiang suppressed it again. He let go of Concubine Rong's hand and turned back behind Chu Yunxi.
I forgive you, how do you treat me, haha, only they princesses can forgive me so domineeringly.
The expression on Concubine Rong's face changed like a palette. Chu Yunxi, this bitch, really doesn't act according to common sense.
Shouldn't it be that the more she threatens, the angrier Chu Yunxi becomes and leaves her kneeling here by herself in the end?
Then she humbly begged the Crown Princess for forgiveness, but the Crown Princess cruelly kept her kneeling for a long time, which would be spread to the ears of the Emperor and the officials.
But Chu Yunxi didn't pull at all and just let go. What should she do next?
Seeing that Concubine Rong was still in a daze and did not get up from the ground, Chu Yunxi asked again angrily.
"Since there is nothing left for me, Concubine Rong, can I leave?"
Only then did Concubine Rong come back to her senses, became cruel, and knelt more upright.
"I beg the Crown Princess to keep our mother and son safe."
Xiaolian puffed up her cheeks in anger, she was simply pushing her limits. Concubine Rong had always wanted to harm others, but now she was pretending to be a victim to show who?
Chu Yunxi even sneered.
"I don't understand what Concubine Rong said. Who wants to harm you, or the third prince?"
Concubine Rong raised her head and looked at Chu Yunxi. The emotion on her face made Chu Yunxi confused for a moment.
It seems, with a little show off, a little success, and even a little sincere help.
Concubine Rong spoke word by word.
"What I'm talking about is not the third prince."
Chu Yunxi's brows furrowed slightly. Concubine Rong, isn't she the third prince's son? If not the third prince, then who is it?
The corners of Concubine Rong's mouth gradually turned up. She lowered her head and glanced at her belly.
Chu Yunxi's heart skipped a beat when she heard Concubine Rong say:
"The child in my concubine's womb is innocent. I hope that the Crown Princess can protect him and give him a safe birth."
Chu Yunxi felt her head buzzing. The emperor had been childless for many years. How could Concubine Rong become pregnant again? She calmed down.
"You should tell your father about this. You can't talk to me."
Concubine Rong shook her head. Although her smile was gentle, it was a bit scary.
"Princess, you are also a woman. You should understand that jealousy in the harem can make people lose their minds. I want to protect this child from being poisoned."
Chu Yunxi was a little funny. What Concubine Rong meant was that if the emperor knew about it, the ladies in the harem would also know about it. Would anyone be jealous and plot to kill her?
"You can't trust the other harem ladies, how can you trust me?"