GBP Chapter 77 is here again!
Chapter 77 is here again!
Upon hearing the words "fortune telling," the emperor was taken aback.
"What do you think she wants from you?" The emperor thought he had misheard.
"Your Majesty, Miss Jiang came to me for fortune telling. She learned of the fortune I gave Jiang Chuchu, so she waited for me on my usual route, wanting me to tell her fortune as well."
Upon hearing the Imperial Advisor's explanation, the Emperor and Qin Jinghao exchanged a glance.
Qin Jinghao roughly understood. After all, the two of them had been competing with each other, and it was only natural that Jiang Qingyue, after learning about it, would be unwilling to know what was going on.
The emperor had naturally thought of this as well, and both of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"How did it turn out?" The emperor was also very curious. Originally, he looked down on Jiang Chuchu, this orphan girl of unknown identity, but now this fortune-telling made her status rise instantly.
Therefore, after discussing it with the Empress, he allowed Jiang Chuchu to enter the palace as well, so that Jiang Qingyue could prepare herself mentally in advance and find a pretext to take her in as a concubine.
After all, the royal family is particularly superstitious about fate.
"As Your Majesty knows, how can I presume to tell fortunes for others without Your Majesty's permission? Therefore, I told her that after she marries His Highness, she will become a member of the royal family, and then I can tell her fortune."
The emperor nodded in satisfaction, "Good, you truly are my trusted advisor."
"Even so, the Imperial Advisor must have seen her. I wonder if the Imperial Advisor..." To be honest, Qin Jinghao was also curious to know Jiang Qingyue's fate.
"I did not calculate in detail, but simply looked at Miss Jiang's face. It is... a sign of an early death."
"What?" The emperor couldn't help but stand up, frowning as he looked at Qin Jinghao. Qin Jinghao hadn't expected this situation either. "How much longer? Is there a way to break this?"
The Imperial Advisor shook his head. "The concept of fate is mysterious and profound. It can never be determined with just a few words. Although things are like this now, there is still hope. Everything depends on the will of Heaven."
The Grand Preceptor did not tell His Majesty and the Crown Prince what he said to Jiang Qingyue afterward, because he knew that if he did, given His Majesty and the Crown Prince's suspicious nature, they would definitely take action against Jiang Qingyue. In that case, he would be the one who truly harmed her and confirmed the prophecy of her early death.
Therefore, he gave an ambiguous answer.
"Very well, thank you for your hard work, Imperial Advisor!" After getting the answer he wanted, the emperor dismissed the Imperial Advisor.
When only the Emperor and Qin Jinghao remained in the Imperial Study, the Emperor finally spoke, "What do you think?"
"I never expected things to turn out this way." Qin Jinghao lowered his eyelids, his thoughts unreadable.
"I don't care what method you use, you must protect Jiang Qingyue first. She cannot die now. I will also instruct the Imperial Advisor to find a solution. This matter must not be known to anyone, not even your mother."
She has too many connections behind her. If something happens to Jiang Qingyue, the Gu family and the police will definitely take action. At that time, the situation will be unfavorable to them. The more people who know, the easier it will be to expose the information.
The only thing to do is wait for the Gu family to return, and then find a way to take back the military power. By then, Jiang Qingyue will no longer be of any use.
"Also, Jiang Chuchu is not a peaceful woman. Give her a good warning and appease her, lest she come out and ruin the plan."
Having seen countless women in the emperor's harem, he knew Jiang Chuchu all too well. If it weren't for her destiny, he would truly look down on such a status.
Qin Jinghao understood the crux of the matter, "Don't worry, I understand."
Jiang Qingyue was unaware of this conversation; at that moment, she was calmly watching Jiang Chuchu, who had started bouncing around again.
"Sister, I didn't expect that we sisters would be together again!" Jiang Chuchu stepped forward happily, wanting to greet Jiang Qingyue.
Jiang Qingyue subtly avoided the question, saying, "Aren't you tired? You're always so hypocritical in trying to build relationships."
Jiang Chuchu wasn't tired; she was exhausted.
“Sister, why are you so hostile? His Highness the Crown Prince was worried that you would be lonely, so he sent me to keep you company. It was His Highness's good intention, sister…”
"I don't need it, you'd better not bother me." Jiang Qingyue remained unfriendly.
Even the young palace maid leading the way couldn't bear to watch any longer.
"Why is Miss Jiang like this?"
"Yes, she's already like this before she's even become a concubine?"
"It's a good thing I didn't go to serve her, otherwise, I would have been criticized every day."
"Shut up! Have you all forgotten all the rules? Talking about the master here, get out of here right now!" Another palace maid couldn't help but scold her.
Jiang Chuchu felt very pleased with herself as she looked at everyone's reactions.
Jiang Qingyue, you will never be able to beat me.
Heaven knows, when she learned that she would also be brought into the palace, she was overjoyed. She asked her many questions before the Crown Prince finally told her that it was because of her good fortune.
The Jiang family was overjoyed, especially Jiang An, whose words from the Imperial Advisor instantly elevated Jiang Chuchu's status.
She happily packed her things, and a moment later, she joined Jiang Qingyue in receiving instruction from the nanny.
She seemed determined to outdo Jiang Qingyue in everything, taking all the rules seriously and trying to prove herself. As a result, she learned much faster than Jiang Qingyue.
However, the old woman did not have a good impression of her.
Not only did she learn well, but she also had to show off in front of Jiang Qingyue every time, deliberately trying to anger Jiang Qingyue. However, Jiang Qingyue remained unmoved, which made the nanny look at Jiang Qingyue with new respect.
Here comes Jiang Chuchu again. "Sister, your actions are wrong. I've been waiting for you for so long. Aren't you just wasting our time?"
Besides, the nanny has been teaching for so long and worked so hard. Can't you be a little more attentive and considerate of her?"
Jiang Chuchu looked like she was considering the well-being of the governess; anyone who saw her would probably think she was a kind girl.
But the old nanny had seen her too many times already. Jiang Qingyue held back, but she was about to lose her temper. "Second Miss Jiang, don't forget, you are only accompanying her. All progress should be based on the eldest Miss Jiang. If you think this old servant's pace is too slow, you can find someone else."
Jiang Chuchu's smiling face instantly froze. "Granny, that's not what I meant, I..."
"Alright, if you feel tired, go and rest. Don't get in the way. If you don't bother Miss Jiang, she'll be faster."
Jiang Chuchu could no longer maintain her composure; her face flushed red with embarrassment. She glared angrily at Jiang Qingyue and had no choice but to leave.
Seeing Jiang Chuchu's discomfiture, Jiang Qingyue was secretly overjoyed. Did she really think the palace was different from the outside world? She had seen far too many people here, and they were all incredibly shrewd. Anyone with a brain could see through her clumsy tricks.
"Thank you for helping Qingyue out of that situation, Granny." Jiang Qingyue expressed her sincere gratitude, her gestures pleasing the nanny even more. "Alright, if she provokes you again in the future, just scold her back. Don't spoil her. This old servant will report the truth to Her Majesty the Empress."
"Thank you, Granny!" Jiang Qingyue bowed respectfully to the nanny.
"No, no, no, you're making this old servant feel bad..." The nanny quickly stepped forward to help Jiang Qingyue up.
The two continued with their own plans and quickly forgot about Jiang Chuchu, the unpleasant person.