GBP Chapter 137 Guess
Chapter 137 Guess
"To be even bolder, perhaps this Third Princess is actually an imposter? After more than ten years of taking care of her, she must be extremely familiar with the Third Princess's actions. It's not impossible to kill her and take her away. As for imitating her appearance and height, it wouldn't be difficult. With someone's guidance, that would be enough."
Hearing the Crown Prince's analysis, He Lingyi was somewhat taken aback.
"How could Consort Qin be completely unaware?"
"It's hard to say; perhaps Consort Qin was one of them."
"Could anyone really be so heartless as to use the deaths of their own children to benefit others?" He Lingyi laughed self-deprecatingly as soon as she said this.
What's impossible about that? Isn't she a living example?
The thought that Consort Qin might be just like Chi Yunjing and her scumbag father Lü, a vicious parent who used their children to pave their own way, caused all her goodwill towards Consort Qin to vanish in an instant!
Sensing the immense emotional turmoil and suppression she was under, the Crown Prince looked up at her.
"Nothing?"
He Lingyi breathed a sigh of relief, and after calming down, she shook her head to indicate that she was fine. The Crown Prince knew that she was hiding a secret, so he did not press her further, but only added with a cold smile.
"This Prince Li, who has been hiding in the shadows since the fourteenth year of Chengzhi, is truly capable! It's also thanks to you. If you hadn't harbored a grudge against Minister Chi's family, I wouldn't have noticed him at all, and naturally, I wouldn't have been able to catch Prince Li..."
The Crown Prince's words made He Lingyi somewhat uncomfortable. She was concerned about family revenge, but it was clear that the issue was now being brought up as a matter of national grievances, and she didn't know how to respond for a moment.
But she really didn't expect Chi Yunjing to be so good at covering things up.
For decades, he has consistently displayed his scheming nature, making people underestimate the true master hidden behind him.
There are also the old nanny, Consort Qin, and the Third Princess in this palace. Any one of these people has been in power for decades. They may seem insignificant, but when connected, they form a tightly woven network!
A net designed to destroy the world!
As for the others, they haven't been found yet.
I'm afraid that when they're unearthed, they'll be just as shocking as they come.
"These next few days, let's put on a good show for the Third Princess. Wasn't she begging to come to the palace? I want to see what kind of grand gift she has prepared to give me!"
He Lingyi frowned, grasping the crux of the matter.
"Your Highness is bound to the Great Long, it would be best if you did not take any risks. I will handle any matters that may arise."
His words were righteous and earnest, and the crown prince's eyes softened considerably after hearing them.
"You are the Crown Princess, that's true, but if it comes to danger, I can't just stand by and watch you take the risks. We are husband and wife, we'll face anything together!"
Husband and wife are one, facing everything together.
The words were simple, but He Lingyi felt they were somewhat impossible to do.
She couldn't muster the courage to be honest with the Crown Prince about her own secrets, so when she heard this, she remained silent and made no comment.
Seeing her like this, the passion in the Crown Prince's eyes gradually dimmed.
The study fell silent again until Xia Jing broke the silence, bowing to the two of them as he entered.
"Your Highness, dinner is ready. Shall we summon the Third Princess to dine with us?"
"Ah."
Upon hearing the affirmative reply, Xia Jing immediately went to relay the order.
As for the rift between the two, it was smoothed over, and neither of them brought up the previous conversation again.
The east hall was warmly heated by the underfloor heating.
The Crown Prince naturally didn't need to be so warm, but He Lingyi was different. Wherever she appeared, there was a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze, just in case she, a person from Nanzhou, was cold.
After the Third Princess entered the room, she was stunned for a moment, and then she couldn't help but sigh.
“In the past, when I saw my brother the Crown Prince, I always wore a cloak because he didn’t have the habit of burning firewood. Why is he different today? Sure enough, we can only have a warm meal because of my sister-in-law.”
After saying this, he had someone take off his cloak, revealing the fine clothes underneath, which were much lighter than before.
Despite being suddenly exposed, the Crown Prince remained remarkably calm. He picked up his wine cup and took a sip, his movements fluid and graceful, a sight to behold.
"No one will think you're mute, just sit down and eat."
The Third Princess was "scolded" and slightly raised her eyebrows to look at He Lingyi, giving him a "don't say anything" look. Seeing this, He Lingyi had no choice but to act like a virtuous sister-in-law and explained with a smile.
"Third Princess, you're overthinking it. I am indeed a bit cold, but if we make the heating burn brighter, the food will cool down more slowly, and we can have more time to talk."
"Alright, alright, whatever you two say goes~"
When the third princess answered, she even added a slight upward slur to the end of her sentence, making her teasing tone all the more obvious.
Then she pulled He Lingyi aside and started chattering about the funny things about Tuanzi Cat. Her innocent and carefree manner almost made He Lingyi forget that the Third Princess might be an imposter.
pity!
If the Third Princess were truly a sincere person, He Lingyi would be happy to make such a friend. However, she was just pretending, so although He Lingyi laughed, she was not fooled at all.
The meals were prepared by the palace cooks early in the morning, all according to the tastes of the three of them.
The dish was served in three portions, and the palace maids brought it to each person one by one. The Crown Prince sat in the center, while He Lingyi and the Third Princess sat on either side of him. Soon, the table was full of food.
When the Third Princess saw one of the dishes, her eyes widened in surprise. She glanced at the Crown Prince and, seeing that he didn't react much, sighed with a hint of sadness.
"This braised chestnut dish was my mother's favorite dish when she was alive. I haven't seen it for a long time since she passed away. Did the Crown Prince prepare it specially for my sister-in-law today?"
He Lingyi did indeed like food made with chestnuts, but that didn't mean the chestnut stew was prepared for her. Hearing the Third Princess speak like that, she looked up at the Crown Prince.
He didn't speak, but silently took a bite with his chopsticks. The taste was the same as before, but the person eating it felt different.
"The taste hasn't changed, you should all try it."
The third princess nodded, immediately took a bite, and then exclaimed.
"It tastes just like the original."
He Lingyi didn't know what it originally tasted like, but that didn't stop her from liking the dish. The chestnuts were soft and sweet, with a slightly salty taste, so she asked out of curiosity.
"Duck egg yolk was added?"
Upon hearing this, the Third Princess nodded to He Lingyi.
"Sister-in-law is really amazing. This is what makes this chestnut dish different from the ones you get elsewhere. Mother really likes the taste of duck egg yolk."
It turned out to be the case.
"The Empress Dowager, despite being the mother of the nation, dislikes extravagance. This can be seen from her diet, which is tolerating the tastes of ordinary people. She must be a gentle and kind person."
"Ah."
The Crown Prince answered very quickly!