The elder sister killed the whole family, and came back to be beaten to death

Chapter 273 1

Zhao Xi's cheeks were flushed, even more brilliant than the sky in the evening of midsummer.

The maid was happy for her daughter. That day, the daughter hit her forehead in the General's Mansion in Huaihua, and the Prince of Duan climbed over the wall to deliver medicine to the mansion, which scared her at the time. However, because the wife of the Prince of Xuanyi Marquis came to see the daughter, the Prince of Duan and the daughter did not say a word. He just stuffed the ointment into the girl's hand and left.

At that time, when she saw Prince Duan's blushing face, she thought he liked the girl. The girl said no and threatened that if she talked nonsense again, he would sell her away. She was so scared that she didn't dare to mention it again. Now Princess Duan came to propose marriage and she had such a dream, which showed that her guess was correct.

The maidservant couldn't bear to see her daughter being shy, so she leaned forward and whispered, "When we get back home later, do we have to tell Madam that the daughter asked for a bad fortune and is not suitable for engagement in the next month?"

Zhao Wei pretended to hit the maid, but the maid dodged with a smile.

Well, last evening the maid overheard that the wife of Duke Du had sent a visiting card into the mansion and was coming to the mansion today. Because every time the wife of Duke Du met Zhao Xi, she always praised her highly and said that Zhao Xi was the best in the world, Mrs. Zhao suspected that she was coming to the mansion to propose marriage.

However, this was just Mrs. Zhao's suspicion, which might not be true. Zhao Xi couldn't ask, let alone say directly that she didn't want to marry. What if the other person came to her for other matters? Zhao Xi tossed and turned all night, and then went to Huguo Temple to burn incense in the morning.

Mrs. Zhao originally disagreed. In case the wife of Duke Du came to propose marriage, she must let her see her daughter. Knowing that someone was coming, she still let her daughter go to Huguo Temple. There would be no suspicion that she was unwilling to marry her daughter.

But Zhao Xi insisted, saying that she had made an appointment and couldn't go back on her word. After a long time of nagging, Mrs. Zhao had no choice but to agree.

Zhao Xi came to Huguo Temple to refuse the marriage proposal. She drew a bad lot and could not get engaged for the time being. Her parents would definitely not risk her life, so they decided to wait for a month.

The maid knew that Zhao Xi was unwilling to marry the Prince of Du, but Prince Duan was better than Prince of Du in every way, and her girl was most likely willing, so she made a joke.

As for Xiao Xun, before returning home, he always felt that the marriage was arranged too hastily and there was no need to be so anxious. However, when he heard that his mother had rushed to secure the marriage, his mood immediately changed.

He was not sure whether he liked Miss Zhao or not, but when he thought that if his mother had been a quarter of an hour later, Miss Zhao might have been promised to the Prince of Du, he was instantly filled with fear.

He immediately understood what he meant.

Regardless of whether Miss Zhao was willing to marry him or not, he didn't want to see her marry another man.

Xiao Xun's ears blushed as he said, "Thank you, mother."

Princess Duan smiled and said, "Your sister is married now, and the mansion is not as lively as before. Mother should propose marriage as soon as possible and bring Miss Zhao home."

Xiao Xun didn't say anything, which was considered as his agreement.

Chunlan played an indispensable role in securing the marriage. Xiao Xun rewarded Chunlan with twenty taels of silver, which made Chunlan very happy.

Chunlan showed the two large silver ingots that Xiao Xun had awarded her to Princess Duan. Princess Duan then knew that her son was very fond of Miss Zhao. In her joy, Princess Duan awarded Chunlan a gold bracelet.

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The news of the engagement between Prince Duan and the daughter of the Minister of Works spread quickly.

When Shen Tang heard this, she was really shocked by the speed at which Xiao Xun proposed marriage. She had just asked Xie Guimo to remind Xiao Xun the day before that if he liked Miss Zhao, he should come to her house to propose marriage as soon as possible to avoid being beat to it by someone else. Yesterday, Xie Guimo asked Chu Yi to tell Xiao Xun that he came to her house today to finalize the marriage without any delay.

However, the two of them were a good match, and Shen Tang was happy from the bottom of his heart that they were engaged.

Some people are happy, and some people are bound to be unhappy.

The first to be unhappy was Duke Du's Mansion, followed by Concubine Ye and Prince Qi.

Concubine Ye poisoned herself and framed Empress Xu. It was a sure thing, but somehow something went wrong and her people didn't find the poison in Empress Xu's palace, but found it in her own palace instead. This was the first time she was severely punished by the Emperor in her twenty years in the palace. She would not accept this unless she got to the bottom of the matter, and it felt like a thorn in her throat.

Concubine Ye investigated thoroughly but found nothing. She was getting very angry when she heard about the engagement between Prince Duan and Miss Zhao.

Although the princess kept denying it, Concubine Ye knew in her heart that Xie Guimo and Shen Tang had already sided with Prince Yu and had become a serious threat to her and Prince Qi.

Xie Guimo and Shen Tang were backed by the Jingyang Prince's Mansion and the Pingyuan Marquis' Mansion, not to mention the Ning Prince's Mansion and the Duan Prince's Mansion. Now, through marriage, they also had the Minister of Works...

Now, the son of Marquis Xuanyi and the eldest son of the Minister of War have also been brought close to Prince Yu by Xie Guimo.

If these people all stand on the side of Prince Yu, what does it have to do with her and Prince Qi?

The Prince of Qi and the Prince of Yu have been fighting openly and secretly for so many years, and Concubine Ye has always been full of confidence. This time, she really felt the pressure, no, more than pressure, she felt panic.

Concubine Ye leaned on the large pillow with a dark look in her eyes. No one could guess what she was thinking.

A palace maid came in and reported to Concubine Ye, "A new batch of tribute was delivered to the palace today. The Emperor asked the Empress to distribute it to the various ministers' residences. In previous years, the Jingyang Palace always received a double portion, but because of the rumor that the tea was laced with a contraceptive drug and was given by the palace, the portion for the Jingyang Palace's old lady will no longer be sent. The Empress suggested that the portion be given to the Jingyang Prince's Crown Prince and his wife, and the Emperor approved..."

Concubine Ye had a long face.

Why didn't she realize before that the Queen and Prince Yu were so good at winning people over?

Not only did he recommend the fourth master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion, but he also granted the prince a princess consort to the prince of Jingyang!

He really knows how to use royal things to win favors for himself.

Concubine Ye's anger lingered in her heart for a long time, and her internal organs were burning with anger.

Thinking of something, a cold light flashed in Concubine Ye's eyes. She motioned the palace maid to come closer and whispered a few instructions.

As night falls, the lights are on.

Shen Tang was lying on the small couch reading a book to pass the time. Feeling a little sleepy, he asked the maid to prepare hot water.

A maidservant brought in hot water while Chun'er, a young maidservant, stood outside the beaded curtain and said, "Princess, the prince wants to see you."

It was late at night, time for bed, but that guy had something to ask her and instead of coming back himself, he sent a maid to call her.

Curious about what Xie Guimo wanted to talk to her about, Shen Tang stood up and walked towards the study, where she was then informed by the maid, "The prince is in the bathroom."

He was in the bathroom, what was he asking her to do?

Thinking about how many times they had been honest with each other, Shen Tang went to the bathroom.

The bathroom was spacious and filled with steam. Through the screen, he could see Xie Guimo soaking in the tub. Shen Tang didn't approach him, but asked through the screen, "What do you want me to do?"

Xie Guimo looked at the hazy figure and asked, "Can't you come closer and talk?"

Shen Tang had no choice but to walk over. Xie Guimo handed the towel to Shen Tang and said, "Rub my back for me."

Shen Tang, "..."

Shen Tang was furious.

He thought he was looking for her for something important, but it turned out that he just asked her to rub his back.

Shen Tang turned around and was about to leave in anger, but Xie Guimo said, "Rub your back while you talk."

In other words, there are still serious matters.

Shen Tang glared at him, took the towel, and resigned himself to rubbing Xie Guimo's back. Xie Guimo said, "You rubbed it very well."

Shen Tang said unhappily, "Why do you think I rub it so well?"

Xie Guimo, "..."

No need to ask, it must have been taught by him in his previous life.

Xie Guimo coughed lightly, "In my previous life, I was quite an asshole."

Shen Tang said, "Aren't you the same now?"

Xie Guimo, "..."

Shen Tang said, "The maid has prepared hot water for me. I'll go back if I'm alright."

Shen Tang put down the towel and stood up to leave, but his hand was grabbed by Xie Guimo, "Let's wash together."

Almost the moment the sound reached his ears, his body flew into the air and splashed into the bathtub.

Shen Tang wanted to greet Xie Guimo, but when he opened his mouth, his mouth was blocked before he could utter a word.