Chapter 137: 1 slap in the face
"This……"
Cen Xi was speechless.
Before she could speak, Concubine Wen said with great interest: "Come to think of it, I have not been sleeping well recently. Concubine Cen's method is not bad. We can give it a try."
In an instant, Cen Xi broke out in a cold sweat.
From the previous life to this life, Concubine Wen has been domineering and arrogant, and is not a good person.
But she is the prince's cousin and has been loved by the prince's mother and concubine in the palace since she was a child. Even her cousin, the princess, has to be tolerant of her in every way.
Cen Xi could only swallow her anger and bow, and said in an extremely humble manner: "Concubine, how the prince acts is not something I can control, please don't embarrass me."
"That's it!"
Ji Yunqing suddenly realized, and asked in a confused manner: "Then how did you invite the prince over last night? Could it be that I, a concubine, can make you worry, but a concubine doesn't need it?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Cen Xi, who was standing in the middle, with doubt.
Concubine Wen's originally relaxed expression turned extremely livid: "Yes, do you mean that I am not as good as Ji?"
Cen Xi: “…”
She is under a lot of pressure.
Concubine Wen, don’t you feel like you’re being used as a gun?
She just wanted to wake everyone up, but she didn't think about actually delivering the goods to their door.
In particular, this "cargo" is Prince Zhao.
She doesn’t have that much ability!
It is only the beginning of March, and the sweat on Cen Xi's forehead has already dripped down her cheeks to her chin. She calmed herself down.
"In reply to the concubine, you are the concubine, and the prince's cousin, so of course you are honored. I am just a small concubine, and I really don't have that much ability.
Last night, Ji blew a whistle in the middle of the night, and the prince was disturbed, so he went to check, and there was no other reason. "
She had a little trick and only said that Ji Yunqing whistled in the middle of the night to attract the prince, but did not give the specific reason.
She has been bullied for so long, it's time to let Ji Yunqing have a taste of Concubine Wen's power!
Cen Xi was secretly looking forward to it.
Ji Yunqing heard Cen Xi's speech and immediately said, "Why am I whistling? It's because the maid in your yard went to my yard to dig a hole and bury the cursed doll in the middle of the night, so -"
"Ji!"
The princess stopped him in time and said in a serious tone: "This matter has not been concluded yet, don't make it public."
When Ji Yunqing heard this, he immediately became flustered and looked at the princess for help: "Ah! I don't know and can't tell you.
When Concubine Cen said it just now, I didn't see you remind her. I just blurted it out. Is it okay? Everyone here is our own people."
princess:……
This Ji family!
Concubine Wen chuckled and comforted her: "It's okay, the princess has always been fair, how could she hold you accountable for such a small matter?"
Concubine Xu patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, sister Ji. I and the sisters present didn't hear anything just now."
Even Concubine Lou, who had been silent the whole time, took the initiative to express her opinion: "Don't worry, there are reasons for this, I'm sure the princess won't blame you."
The princess smiled and said, "It's okay. It's all because of Concubine Cen's talkativeness. I don't blame you."
"That's good, just don't blame me!"
Ji Yunqing was obviously much more relaxed, his brows were curved, and he no longer had the worry he had just now.
Cen Xi wanted to continue saying that Ji Yunqing must have a purpose for coming out in the middle of the night, but the princess glared at her and she could only shut up for the time being.
Afterwards, the princess looked at Concubine Jian, who immediately stepped forward respectfully and said, "Princess, I have something to ask of you."
"Say it"
The princess quickly answered.
Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief and could not let Cen Xi continue talking.
The more she talks, the more mistakes she makes. If she continues talking, how can she help the other party suppress the matter?
The princess became worried just thinking about it. Can Cen Xi really live and give birth to a child for her?
Concubine Jian was signaled by the princess to stand up. She hadn't thought of what to say at all, so she could only rack her brains on the spot.
"Princess, I have a favor to ask of you." Concubine Jian slowly thought about what to say next.
The princess also felt a headache when she saw her like this.
Can't you just make up some trivial things and get away with it?
If worst comes to worst, you can bring up the child. Aren’t you raising the child?
Ji Yunqing looked at Concubine Jian and felt worried for her.
He simply covered her mouth with a handkerchief and reminded her softly, "Pray for a child, and fulfill your wish!"
The sound was not loud, but the scene was very quiet and everyone heard it.
When the key words were triggered, Concubine Jian remembered instantly: "Princess, last year I burned incense and prayed for a child. Now my wish has come true. I want to go to the Buddha to fulfill my wish. I hope Your Majesty will agree."
The princess pretended not to hear Ji Yunqing's answer to Concubine Jian, and nodded in agreement: "This is indeed a big deal. Now that the child is born safely, it is not advisable to delay it any longer while the ice and snow melt in the spring."
Concubine Xu Shu's eyes moved: "Princess, I also want to fulfill my vow."
"And me, I want to go too," Ji Yunqing said enthusiastically.
She hadn't been out for a long time, and it was quite boring to stay in the palace every day, otherwise she would not have suggested going to the temple to fulfill her wish.
In fact, even if she didn't mention it now, she wanted to find a suitable opportunity to talk about it.
Seeing the three people making their request, the princess's eyebrows moved.
Speaking of which, several children in the mansion were born one after another after the man went there to pray for children. Is this temple really so effective in praying for children?
Never heard of it either!
Maybe it is especially effective for Prince Zhao's Palace?
If that's the case, the princess thought thoughtfully.
"Now is the perfect time of spring. Wait until the prince and I set a date, and then you all can go together. Those who have given birth can fulfill their wishes, and those who have not can pray for a child."
She also prayed for a child, maybe it would work out!
If it worked, the princess would just look at Cen Xi standing below, and she wouldn't have to hold someone else's child.
After all, there is a layer of belly between us.
After sending the people away, the princess specifically asked Cen Xi to stay.
Before leaving, Ji Yunqing looked at Cen Xi with pity. Based on her performance today, he wished her good luck!
Cen Xi got angry after seeing this. What did it mean?
Does she need this little bitch's pity?
After everyone had left, the princess waved her hand and asked the serving maids to leave.
Cen Xi couldn't wait to complain: "Cousin, you don't know how hateful that Ji family is..."
"Snapped!"
After a crisp sound, Cen Xi covered her burning cheeks and said angrily: "Cousin, why did you hit me?"
She never hit herself in her previous life, how dare she do that in this life?
How dare you?
The princess was no longer as dignified and elegant as before in front of everyone, and her face was gloomy: "How dare you say that? Look at what good things you have done? Why did I let you into the mansion? Are you being stupid?"
"Cousin, I'm not stupid. It's just that Ji is so scheming. I'm just helping you.
Once we get rid of her, the prince will definitely favor you, my cousin, and maybe we will have a child."
Cen Xi at least had some brains. She didn't say that she was trying to win favor for herself, but instead acted as if she was concerned about her cousin.