Dressed as a concubine instead of a concubine

Chapter 198 Just Want to Help Her

Seeing Prime Minister Zhao was angry, Zhao Mu quickly assured him, "I will drink less in the future, don't worry, father."

But Prime Minister Zhao had heard these promises so many times that his ears were callused, but he never saw Zhao Mu fulfill them.

He sighed, "Stop talking about these useless things. Keep an eye on the Crown Prince recently. His reputation in the court has improved a lot recently. Find out who has secretly sided with him."

In the past, the prince was only concerned with fighting wars, and he was like a fool and couldn't handle anything well.

But recently, it seemed as if he had suddenly come to his senses, and he handled every official task assigned to him by the emperor very well.

No matter where he encounters a problem, he can solve it well.

In addition, he and Princess Yong'an built a shelter, which greatly improved his prestige among the people.

Some officials also joined him.

This is not a good thing for them.

They had to catch an example to let those officials know that there would be no good end if they sided with the prince and went against them.

As for Zhao Lanxue, although she was locked up, she did not accept her fate.

She ate and drank as usual, and except that she couldn't go out, she was no different from usual.

Many times, Prime Minister Zhao couldn't understand his daughter, but when he saw that she didn't make a fuss, he felt relieved.

But what he didn't know was that the reason Zhao Lanxue didn't make a fuss was because she already had a plan.

She had no way of refusing this marriage, but the eldest prince could.

She wrote a letter to Meng Xiyue and had someone deliver it to her secretly.

After receiving the letter, Meng Xiyue immediately found Nan Rongzhi and told her the good news.

"Did Zhao Lanxue agree to work with us?"

"She figured it out so quickly?"

Nan Rongzhi was a little surprised. Although she also admired Zhao Lanxue, she grew up in a world where men were superior to women, so it was difficult for her to change her mind.

she asked tentatively.

"Is there any condition?"

“It’s conditional…”

"I will not marry her."

Before Meng Xiyue finished speaking, Nan Rongzhi hurriedly spoke.

"Ah..." Meng Xiyue was stunned for a moment before she realized that Nan Rongzhi had misunderstood.

"You really underestimate Zhao Lanxue if you think this way. Although she likes you, she has never thought of forcing you to marry her."

Nan Rongzhi knew she had misunderstood, and blushed in embarrassment, "Then what are her conditions?"

"She is now locked up by Prime Minister Zhao and cannot leave the house. She wants us to help her do something, so that the eldest prince can cancel the marriage with her."

"How could the eldest brother be willing? He is very proud to have Zhao Lan, a talented woman, as his concubine."

Nan Rongzhi was helpless, "Every time he sees me recently, he brags about this."

Perhaps it was because he knew that Zhao Lanxue's crush was on her, and he wanted to use this matter to humiliate her on purpose.

Although she didn't care, she felt sorry for Zhao Lanxue. A girl like her shouldn't marry a villain like Nan Rongxin.

"Everything depends on human effort. Besides, Zhao Lanxue has already thought of a solution. We just need to execute it."

Looking at her plan, Meng Xiyue admired this intelligent woman from the bottom of her heart.

It was she who should sit on the prime minister's seat, not her father.

next day

Meng Xiyue followed her instructions and came to the eldest prince's mansion to find the eldest prince's wife.

At this moment, the eldest prince's wife was trimming flowers and plants in the yard. When she saw her coming, she smiled slightly.

"Princess Yong'an, please sit down first and wait for me to finish this."

She was dressed in plain clothes, her hair tied up with a wooden hairpin, and her unmade-up face seemed to be glowing in the sunlight.

She seemed like someone who didn't belong to this world. Meng Xiyue couldn't help but stare at her in amazement.

After she finished trimming her hair, she took a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead, then sat down opposite Meng Xiyue.

"It's really rare that Princess Yong'an can come."

"It's nothing strange. I heard from Master that you almost became his disciple. I should have come to visit you a long time ago."

"Mr. Ye Xiu."

The eldest prince's wife was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly, "How could I have almost become one? Mr. Ye Xiu didn't fancy me."

"Who said that Master didn't like you? Master told me that in terms of talent and learning, you are the best woman he has ever seen."

Meng Xiyue said, "I am only good at painting and have some opinions on literature. That's why my master was impressed and accepted me as his disciple. But in terms of knowledge, the eldest prince's wife is better than me."

"Even so, Mr. Ye Xiu still confiscated me."

The eldest prince's wife lowered her head somewhat dejectedly. This was always a regret in her heart.

"Master did not accept your wish. The First Princess should know that."

Not only did she feel sorry for her, Meng Xiyue also felt sorry for her. She should have had a brighter life.

But she was forced to marry by the royal family.

Hearing this, the Crown Princess lowered her eyes. Yes, she had always understood it.

She is the daughter of Wang family of Longcheng, and married to the eldest prince. With such an identity, how could Mr. Ye Xiu accept her?

"I forced it."

"The eldest princess did not force you. You are just pursuing what you want. As for the rest, it was forced upon you by others."

Meng Xiyue looked at her and said seriously, "What the eldest prince's wife wants is very simple, but because of these shackles, she can't get it."

The Crown Prince's wife, who had been calm and composed, dropped the tea in her hand upon hearing these words.

"The eldest prince's wife."

The maid hurried to clean up, and the eldest prince's wife waved her hand, "You all go down."

"Yes."

After everyone had left, the Crown Princess looked at Meng Xiyue and spoke slowly.

"Princess Yong'an is a very insightful person. Are you here to see me for something?"

She had no friendship with Meng Xiyue, and they belonged to two different camps.

How could Meng Xiyue come to visit her for no reason?

"Yes."

Meng Xiyue said, "I'm here to ask for the Crown Prince's wife on behalf of Zhao Lanxue."

"Zhao Lanxue?" The eldest prince's wife frowned, then shook her head, "She doesn't want to marry the eldest prince. I know, but I can't help her."

She couldn't even help herself, so how could she help others?

"Besides, I am already the eldest prince's consort. My life and death, honor and disgrace are tied to the eldest prince. How can I betray him?"

"Life and death, honor and disgrace have never been what the eldest prince's wife cares about. If it weren't for Wang's family, the eldest prince's wife would rather die than marry into the eldest prince's mansion."

Meng Xiyue knew that the fragile and graceful woman in front of her was not weak at all, but had a strong heart.

"It doesn't matter whether it is true or not. Prime Minister Zhao is with the eldest prince. It is only natural for Zhao Lanxue to marry him. I don't understand why Princess Yong'an, who is in the prince's camp, would help Miss Zhao?"

The eldest princess looked at her scrutinizingly, "What agreement did you reach between you two?"

"If I say that I just want to help her, will the eldest princess believe it?"

Meng Xiyue's voice was so soft, so soft that the Crown Princess thought the words were carried by the wind.

She said in a daze, "I don't believe it."