Chapter 161
Cen Xi looked at the place where the mother and daughter of the Ji family had just stood with a gloomy look, and said calmly: "I have asked someone to check, this Ji Yunqing and the mother and daughter of the Ji family have always had a bad relationship.
Tell me, what will she do when Miss Ji II enters the mansion in the future? "
Xiang'er followed her master's line of thought and cautiously asked, "Should he deal with Concubine Ji?"
Cen Xi looked at the little maid with appreciation and said, "She's quite smart."
Maid Xiang'er: "..." In fact, she was just following her master's words. As for whether the two sisters would fall out, how could she know?
Miss Ji Er and her mother walked and looked, trying to find where Mingxiang Garden was.
"Why is this palace so big?"
I always thought that this palace was big and beautiful, and I didn’t feel anything else about it. But now it seems... why would they live in such a big place?
If it were a narrow and crowded little house like the Ji family's, they would be able to finish their walk in a short time. Not to mention finding someone, even a loud fart could be heard by others.
To make matters worse, the maids they brought were all waiting at the second gate. The palace had strict rules and it was impossible for them to bring so many servants into the backyard. Last time they bribed the gatekeeper, but they couldn't bribe her every time, right?
Mrs. Ji was more calm. She seized the opportunity to find a little maid passing by, gave her some silver and asked for directions.
The little maid looked only twelve or thirteen years old and walked hurriedly. When she was called, she stopped and looked at the two people, and asked with a vigilant look: "Who are you? Where is the maid who led you?"
Madam Ji was in the palace, so she didn't dare to be arrogant, so she smiled and took the initiative to give her a purse: "My lady, the girl who led us just now had to leave in an emergency. The noble in the palace told us to find her near Mingxiang Garden. Isn't this urgent!"
"So this is ah!"
The little maid nodded, and the thin ribbons on her double buns fluttered up and down. It was unclear whether she believed this nonsense or not.
But after receiving the money, he raised his arm and pointed casually: "Here, take this road, turn left first, then turn right, go to the second intersection, then go east, and you will be there."
"Is it so troublesome?" The mother and daughter of the Ji family felt a little dizzy after hearing this, and hurriedly wrote it down carefully.
After hearing this, the maid's fair face showed some dissatisfaction: "I told you the shortcut. If you don't want to go, you can also take the long way. Start from here, walk for half an hour, then turn right, and walk for another three quarters of an hour, and you will be there."
Seeing that the little maid's words made sense, the Ji family's mother and daughter thanked her repeatedly and sent the little maid away.
But after the little maid left, Miss Ji sniffed it gently, with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Mother, do you smell it? It smells so good!"
It seemed to be the scent of that maid.
"is it?"
Mrs. Ji didn't pay any attention. When she heard her daughter talking about it, she looked at the flowers blooming on both sides of the road.
He guessed uncertainly, "It should be the fragrance of this flower, right? It smells pretty good."
She followed suit and sucked a few times.
It does smell a bit fragrant.
"Okay, now that we've found the place, we should implement the plan."
Mrs. Ji said with a serious look on her face.
Upon hearing this, Miss Ji became a little excited and forgot about the fragrance just now.
"Mother, I will go directly there and say that I took the wrong road. When the prince sees my appearance clearly, he will definitely notice me. Then we will succeed."
The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. By then, she would become a concubine, or even a side concubine.
She is younger than that little bitch Ji Yunqing, and she is a pure and innocent girl. Which man would not like a young girl?
When Miss Ji thought about the handsome and majestic man who might hug her, her heart skipped a beat and her legs went weak.
Madam Ji was startled and quickly stopped her daughter: "No, no, it's not like King Zhao hasn't seen you before, and it's not like he has ever paid attention to you."
It's not that what she said was unpleasant, it's just the truth.
After hearing what her mother said, Miss Ji felt a little embarrassed and could only say reluctantly: "Then I pretend to sprain my ankle and rush over?"
Based on her figure, she didn't believe that the prince would remain calm if he hugged her.
Mrs. Ji objected even more and hesitated to speak.
"Think about what you said in your dream? Did you keep the man?"
Miss Ji's face became increasingly stiff, and her eyes looked somewhat unnatural.
At this time, her fevered head cooled down a little.
"If I fall into the water, and the prince saves me, he must be responsible for me."
It does seem like a good idea, but...
"Is there any water near there? Are there any servants?"
This trick cannot be used without water. Besides, even if someone falls into the water, there are servants around, so why would a prince need to go and rescue him personally?
Seeing that her proposals were rejected one by one by Mrs. Ji, Miss Ji Er became anxious and asked for help.
"Mom, what do you think I should do?"
Mrs. Ji has an idea, but it's a little risky.
"What risk? I can"
Upon hearing her mother's words, Miss Ji nodded without hesitation.
As long as she can become King Zhao's woman, she will have opportunities in the future. It is better than marrying that disgusting prince of the general's mansion.
Thinking of the nightmare-like memories of her past life, Miss Ji's frail body trembled slightly, but fortunately she still had a chance.
As for asking Ji's father to help her break off the engagement, that was simply impossible. That old man who bullied the weak and feared the strong only cared about his own happiness and didn't care about the lives of others at all.
It is only natural to sacrifice a daughter's interests for his own sake.
Mrs. Ji did not act immediately, but looked around and pulled her daughter into an empty path.
Then he took out a small dark green purse from his body, took out a paper bag from it, opened it and saw some brown powder.
"Mom, what is this?"
Mrs. Ji got this thing after she knew her daughter had broken off the engagement. Mrs. Ji took a deep breath and said, "This is that kind of medicine..."
There was a flash of shock in Miss Ji's eyes.
Then he became nervous: "Mother, how can we get the prince to drink this?"
Isn't this too difficult?
But Mrs. Ji shook her head and said in a serious tone: "This is not for the prince to eat, it is for you to eat."
"For me to eat?"
Miss Ji Er didn't quite understand.
Madam Ji gave a mysterious smile: "You said that you were poisoned in the mansion, and you happened to meet King Zhao. He must give you an explanation. We can also give this medicine--"
"Frame that little bitch Ji Yunqing for the drugging!" Maybe we can even bring her down.
Miss Ji Er's eyes lit up. This was a good thing that killed two birds with one stone!
Then she looked at the powder again, her eyes full of desire, and stretched out her hand and said, "Mother, give it to me!"
She tilted her head back and stuffed the powder into her mouth. At this moment, she no longer thought the medicine was bitter.
It's just a bitter experience for this time, everything will be sweet from now on.
Mrs. Ji watched her daughter take medicine, her eyes full of relief.
My daughter is so decisive, it's all up to her.
This medicine won't work immediately. You have to wait for about half an hour, and then it will be just right.
At this time, the twelve or thirteen-year-old maid they had just seen was respectfully saying, "My master, the matter has been done."
The man at the top was very satisfied after hearing this and nodded slightly.
"Very good. Calculating the time, the effect of the medicine should be just in time to take effect when we see the prince. This is really a good deal for the Ji family!"
The little maid quickly complimented: "Master, you are a man of great accomplishments who do not care about small matters, but I am willing to inconvenience the prince a little."
Seeing the master's grim expression, another maid hurried forward and said attentively: "The prince will certainly understand the master's painstaking efforts. Master, you are just bearing the humiliation and bearing the burden."
"Yes, yes, yes." The little maid also knew that she had said the wrong thing, and nervously added: "It's all because the Ji family is too cunning, otherwise you wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure, Master."
Miss Ji took the medicine and felt it carefully.
She covered her hot cheeks, feeling her heart pounding, and said in surprise: "Mom, I feel a little warm in my body now, it's so useful!"
“Is the effect so fast?”
Mrs. Ji was puzzled, but now that the medicine had been taken, she could only persuade her daughter to leave quickly.
"My dear daughter, maybe it's because the weather is nice today and it's a little too sunny. Let's go faster."
"Um"
Miss Ji Er responded softly, feeling a little dizzy.
She shook her head with difficulty and bit the tip of her tongue ruthlessly. The pain finally made her sober up a lot.
"Mom, let's go!"
Mrs. Ji held out her hand to support her daughter. As they walked, she felt her face blushing and her heart beating fast. She looked around as she walked, muttering to herself.
"Don't be impatient. When you meet the prince, pounce on him and find a place to take off his clothes. Don't be afraid. When the time comes, just say that you were drugged and unconscious."
Miss Ji's head was groggy and she could barely remember her mother's words.
"… the clothes were taken off…"
"It will be just right for that little bitch Ji Yunqing to come by then and serve as a witness for us. Even if she doesn't come, mother will scream loudly. You just need to quickly untie the prince's belt and take off his pants, and the prince will not be able to escape."
Miss Ji nodded repeatedly as she listened, although she didn't know what her mother said and only remembered a few words at random.
"... His belt was untied, his pants were taken off..."
As the mother and daughter were walking, a little maidservant suddenly passed by in a hurry and accidentally bumped into Miss Ji.
The little maid quickly admitted her mistake.
Mrs. Ji was busy at the moment and did not dare to let the maid see her daughter's abnormality, so she quickly asked the maid to leave.
After walking a few steps again, Mrs. Ji realized that her daughter's condition was becoming increasingly abnormal, and she was horrified.
It's only been a quarter of an hour, how come the drug takes effect so quickly?
Didn’t you say half an hour?
Mrs. Ji's heart skipped a beat.
Realized that it couldn't be delayed any longer.
But now she was in the middle of nowhere, where could she go to find the prince?
Mrs. Ji had no choice but to drag her daughter forward with difficulty despite her weak legs and hands and confused mind.
When Ji Yunqing heard Ruyi's description and hurried over, his pupils suddenly shrank.
But now, it's too late...
At the same time, feeling that the time was about right, Cen Xi, along with a group of maids, rushed to Mingxiang Garden in a rage, intending to "catch the adulterer."
She designed a plan to have the prince and the second daughter of the Ji family have sex. Although she wanted to use her to restrain Ji Yunqing, she didn't want to let that woman have an easy time.
It just so happens that the prince is short of several concubines, so why not let this lowly woman who dared to seduce the prince in public be the concubine.
At the gate of the garden, Cen Xi met several other people.
Concubine Wang and Concubine Gao, Concubine Qian, and——
"This servant pays respects to Concubine Lou."
Cen Xi bowed reluctantly.
Concubine Lou smiled and said kindly, "Why is Concubine Cen here?"
"I heard that the prince was here, and I thought...I thought..."
Cen Xi couldn't continue her story.
Concubine Lou smiled and praised: "Concubine Cen is still well-informed!"
Cen Xi's heart tightened, and she looked at Concubine Lou and the other three people: "I am not as good as you sisters in any way."
Aren't you here too?
Wang's concubine stepped forward and said with a smile: "Concubine Cen, you don't know, just now when we were in Concubine Lou's courtyard, we suddenly heard the Third Young Master calling for people. This means he is here to announce the good news to the prince!"
The third young master is the child born to Concubine Lou during the Mid-Autumn Festival last year.
How could Cen Xi possibly believe this?
These people didn’t even bring their children, so what good news could they be reporting?
Isn't it laughable?
Suddenly, a familiar arrogant voice came: "Why are you guys all here?"
Several concubines at the scene saluted together, and Concubine Lou also wanted to salute. At this time, Concubine Wen arrived.
Cen Xi asked first: "Sister Wen, why are you here?"
Concubine Wen glanced at Cen Xi with a half-smile, and said in a generous and natural manner: "I came here just because I wanted to. Do I need to choose a day to stroll around the mansion?"
Everyone choked.
Concubine Wen, you're making us, who are racking our brains to come up with excuses, feel so embarrassed!
Concubine Wen acted promptly and without delay: "Okay, I won't stand here with you guys, I'll go in first." She had just received the news, so she had to rescue her cousin quickly.
Don't let that woman from outside destroy your cousin's innocence.
Seeing and hearing the concubine's quick movements, they hurried to follow.
"Cousin, where are you?"
When Prince Lie heard the voice, he put down the wine glass in his hand and said jokingly, "Third brother, which sister-in-law in the mansion is looking for you again? Hey, is the sister-in-law pregnant? Are they twins?"
Although the child has not been born yet, it does not stop King Lie from showing off outside.
What does it mean when the imperial physician says the baby is most likely twins?
It is difficult for ordinary people to understand this kind of joy.
In short, it's a hundred times more exciting than when you beat eggs and suddenly get a double yolk egg.
Especially since King Lie does not have the pressure of raising a child, all he needs to do is give birth to the child.
King Zhao has become calloused from listening to King Lie bragging so much lately.
He was not the only one who heard it. Anyone who King Lie saw could not escape the same fate.
King Zhao pretended not to hear him and ordered his attendants: "Go and bring the people here."
With King Zhao's order, Concubine Wen and several others arrived here soon.
When Concubine Wen saw two people from afar, she became even more anxious.
Could it be that the woman has succeeded?
No, no, no, not that fast, right?
Concubine Wen wanted to run, but she could only run quickly because she was worried about her image: "Cousin, don't be fooled by this vixen!"
"You vixen!"
Rushing to the front, Concubine Wen was surprised: "Prince Lie? Why is it you?"
Why not a vixen?