GBP Chapter 184 That Person Is Me
Chapter 184 That Person Is Me
Yun Zhaozhao stepped forward and pointed at Yuan Huailie's feet, saying, "Your Majesty, look, the stain on the prince's shoes is clearly red mud!"
"Ah Lie, was that person really you?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. The reason Yan'er didn't mention me was to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. However, I saw Consort Ning accusing me of corrupting the palace and plotting against the imperial heir. I should take responsibility for my actions. So I took the initiative to talk to Yan'er. If Your Majesty wants to blame someone, blame me alone. As for Consort Ning's fall, I believe in Yan'er's character. I hope Your Majesty will investigate thoroughly and not let those with ulterior motives sow discord among the royal brothers and sisters."
"Haha~"
Fang Xinrou suddenly chuckled and hurriedly asked, "Prince Lie, not only the entire palace, but the whole capital knows that you greatly dislike Princess Danhua. So why are you now taking the initiative to speak with her? Moreover, you keep mentioning Yan'er. Are you and the princess really just chatting idly? Could it be that Consort Ning and Yueji are mistaken and that you two are not actually embracing?"
After Yuan Huaize and Yuan Huaiyu had someone escort the Yelan envoy out of the palace, they rushed over. As soon as they entered, they heard Fang Xinrou's words. The two exchanged a glance, bowed, and then stood quietly beside Xin Moyan.
"..." Yuan Huailie's expression changed. He always dared to take responsibility for his actions, but Yan'er had been hinting that he was not allowed to mention this matter. But Consort Ning had seen it, hadn't she?
Seeing his unusual expression, Song Yining curled her lips, "Princess Danhua, even Prince Lie has tacitly agreed to this matter, what else do you have to say? In my opinion, you still have feelings for Prince Lie. You took advantage of the fact that Prime Minister Lou and the two princes have become familiar with you recently to attract Prince Lie's attention. Just now in the garden, I did not miss you. The two of you were tightly embracing by the rockery. The position of Princess Lie is still vacant. If we can make it happen tonight, I will also make this matter perfect and will not hold it against you for making me fall."
To help others achieve their goals? To make things perfect?
Xin Moyan instantly became furious and said irritably, "Consort Ning, did you fall and damage your brain? What makes you think I still have feelings for him? According to your logic, I deliberately seduced Prince Lie to the Imperial Garden because I wanted to become his consort? Or are you saying that every time I chat with a man, it means we have an affair? And that I should help him find happiness?"
“You… Princess Danhua, I am only stating the facts. This young man is full of vigor. If there is something between you two, you are bound by a previous marriage agreement, and I believe everyone will understand.”
Yuan Huailie frowned, turned around and knelt down, bowing deeply to Emperor Yuan and Empress Dowager, "Royal brother, Mother!"
“Ah Lie, even if it’s a misunderstanding, you don’t need to be like this.”
"No! Your Majesty, this matter tonight was entirely my fault. For the sake of Yan'er's future reputation, I dare to ask Your Majesty to grant her a marriage and let her marry me as your princess!"
"Hi~"
Upon hearing this, a chorus of sighs erupted from all directions; everyone was stunned and unable to process Yuan Huailie's words.
"Third...Third Brother?"
The two brothers almost lost their footing. Did these words really come from the third brother's mouth? Didn't the third brother just advise them not to be deceived by their cousin Yan'er?
Xin Moyan was also stunned. She thought Yuan Huailie was talking nonsense while drunk, but now he was actually saying this in front of the Emperor and Empress Dowager!
"Your Highness, has your brain been damaged too?"
"Your Highness, Concubine!"
Qin Wu suddenly felt dizzy and almost collapsed to the ground, but fortunately a maidservant beside her caught her in time.
Yuan Huailie turned back and looked at Qin Wu with guilt, then said earnestly to Yuan Huaijun, "Your Majesty, I have long harbored feelings for Yan'er, which is why I came to the Imperial Garden tonight to talk to her. I never expected to cause such a commotion. I beg Your Majesty and Mother to grant me permission to be your principal wife."
Qin Shuang stood silently to the side, staring intently at the emperor opposite her. As she expected, Yuan Huaijun's face showed a complicated expression. The imperial family is the most ruthless, and he has never shown his emotions.
"His Majesty!"
Song Yining was helped to her feet by a palace maid. She curtsied slightly to Yuan Huaijun and said softly, "Your Majesty, I did not know that the man was Prince Lie. I stepped forward rashly and disturbed the prince and princess's enjoyment. Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I should not dwell on the princess's unintentional mistake. I beg Your Majesty to grant permission for the marriage between Princess Danhua and the prince, so that a beautiful story can be told."
"Ha! Consort Ning, your words are truly laughable. What do you mean by a 'beautiful story'? Just because I exchanged a few words with Prince Lie, you expect it to become a beautiful story? Since I entered the palace tonight, I don't even know how many men I've spoken to. Are you going to ask His Majesty to grant me marriage to each and every one of them?"
Song Yining turned around and said calmly, "Princess Danhua, I don't know who you were chatting with, but you were hugging Prince Lie, which is undeniable. Since ancient times, a woman's chastity has been paramount. Since you and the prince are so close and intimate, I will naturally ask the Emperor to make a decision for you two."
"Who said Yan'er and Prince Lie were embracing?"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a deep, cold voice suddenly came from outside the door. A figure in white robes and a silver crown appeared, gradually approaching from afar. His features were strikingly handsome and captivating, breathtakingly beautiful…
"Brother Xuanhuang, what brings you here?"
Xuan Yuan's face remained as cold as ice, his aura powerful, even more indifferent than before. He did not answer Yuan Huaiyu, but walked to Xin Moyan's side, and the two stood side by side.
"Greetings, Your Majesty and Empress Dowager."
"No gift."
From the moment he entered, Yuan Huaijun's brows never relaxed for a second; in fact, they furrowed even more, and his narrow phoenix eyes gleamed with an unfathomable light.
"Xuan'er, what brings you here?" Xin Mingwan was somewhat surprised. It had only been a few days since she last saw Yan'er, so why was everyone so concerned about her?
His expression was calm as he turned to look at Xin Moyan, his eyes seeing nothing but her figure.
Xin Moyan met his eyes, her lips trembling slightly, feeling as if her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, had finally died...
He glared at Xin Moyan reproachfully, then turned to Yuan Huailie and said calmly, "Prince Lie, I thank you for helping me out of this predicament on behalf of Yan'er, but you are, after all, a married man, and you should be more careful with your words and actions. Don't let your wife be hurt by your momentary impulse."
Xin Moyan's pupils shrank, her mouth gaped open, and she stared blankly at Xuan Yuan. So... he had been there all along, eavesdropping on them!
Hearing him repeat Xin Moyan's words verbatim, Yuan Huailie's heart skipped a beat, his expression complex and unreadable.
"Xuan'er, what do you mean by that?"
"Your Majesty, I was the one who was with Yan'er in the Imperial Garden. Prince Lie was merely trying to help Yan'er out of a difficult situation."
"King Xuan should be careful with his words."
"Rest assured, Your Highness, now that I am here, I will certainly prove your and Yan'er's innocence."