Chapter 241 The Princess of the Subjugated Country 10
Chapter 241 The Princess of the Subjugated Country 10
Qingyu was aware of Shao Mingyu's changes and became increasingly relaxed. She didn't know how much Shao Mingyu had been involved in the plot of her previous life, but since she could use her now, she would.
"Miss Shao, I've called you here today because I have some good news for you." Qingyu smiled as she looked at the person in front of her. Every time they made eye contact, Shao Mingyu would blush.
Upon hearing this, the latter nodded subconsciously, gazing intently at Qingyu, "Please speak, Your Highness."
"As I said last time, since you and Rong Jinnian are in love, why don't you go to the Emperor and ask for a favor?"
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Shao Mingyu's eyes.
She knew that while it seemed like a wonderful thing, there was definitely something fishy about it.
Moreover, Rong Jinnian has clearly been ignoring her lately, focusing all his attention on Qingyu instead...
Thinking of this, Shao Mingyu felt conflicted and sad. She didn't want Qingyu to be entangled with anyone, as no one could be worthy of such a celestial being.
She also felt that her feelings for Rong Jinnian seemed to have faded a bit, and there was no need to involve herself in it.
But faced with Qingyu's captivating smile, her heart fluttered a little more.
"But, Your Highness, I'm afraid the Emperor won't agree," Shao Mingyu said softly.
Qingyu's eyes flickered, and she gently took her hand, saying tenderly, "It's alright. As long as you two truly love each other, I will also try to persuade Father. However, you must do me a favor first."
Shao Mingyu's heart tightened; it was indeed not that simple.
She wasn't afraid that Qingyu would hurt her, but rather that Qingyu might have encountered some trouble.
"What does Your Highness need me to do?" Shao Mingyu asked anxiously, her eyes full of concern.
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Qingyu's eyes, but she quickly concealed it. She slowly approached, her soft and fragrant body tempting Shao Mingyu's heart and soul. She said, "Recently, some people with ulterior motives have come to the Prince's residence. I would like you to help me keep an eye out for them. After all, you will be able to move around frequently in the future, and with your intelligence, you will surely be able to detect anything unusual, won't you, Mingyu?"
The last two words were spoken in a subtle and seductive way, making Shao Mingyu feel a tingling sensation all over her body, and she couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.
After a long silence, Shao Mingyu gritted her teeth and agreed to the matter.
She thought that as long as she was careful, there shouldn't be any major mistakes, and she could even take this opportunity to get closer to Qingyu.
Seeing the man nod, Qingyu's smile widened, like a peach blossom in full bloom. She leaned closer, her lips almost touching Shao Mingyu's ear, and whispered, "There's one more thing. I will bring Rong Jinnian here."
Shao Mingyu was startled and looked up at Qingyu, only to see a firmness in Qingyu's eyes that left no room for refusal.
Although Shao Mingyu was full of doubts, she could only nod in agreement, "I will obey the princess's orders."
"Just be obedient." Qingyu stretched lazily, her slender waist seemingly so delicate that it could be grasped in one hand, arousing arousal.
Shao Mingyu quickly looked away, her heart filled with turmoil, and in the end, she didn't even know how she got back.
Watching the person leave, Qingyu stood there, a cold smile curling at the corner of her lips.
She didn't truly trust Shao Mingyu; she just wanted to use her to achieve her goals.
After returning home, Shao Mingyu was anxious for several days. When Qingyu contacted her, she hesitated for a long time before finally dressing up carefully and entering the palace.
Following Qingyu's instructions, she nervously made her way to her destination.
Qingyu has already made all the arrangements. After all, Emperor Chen still holds considerable power in the palace, so nothing should be exposed.
So when Rong Jinnian excitedly stepped into the courtyard, he saw the figure of a graceful woman.
He instinctively felt a stirring in his heart, thinking that it was Qingyu.
At that moment, the person was dressed in gorgeous clothes, and even just looking at their back view, they seemed breathtakingly beautiful.
Rong Jinnian was instantly captivated, her eyes filled with amazement.
He slowed his breathing, a smile playing on his lips, and moved closer little by little.
Shao Mingyu noticed Rong Jinnian's gaze behind her and felt a pang of panic, but she was already in a difficult situation.
Gritting her teeth, she immediately sat down gracefully and began to play the piano intro.
Her figure was graceful, her fingers lightly caressing the strings, and beautiful music floated in the air.
Rong Jinnian watched and listened intently, his eyes filled with admiration.
He thought that Qingyu was bringing him more and more surprises.
When the music ended, Rong Jinnian stepped forward, and Shao Mingyu gracefully rose, turned around, and bowed to Rong Jinnian, "Your Highness..."
She had dressed up deliberately today, looking radiant, but when Rong Jinnian saw her clearly, she froze, her face immediately darkening. "How could it be you?!"
Shao Mingyu was startled by the tone. She bit her lip and explained hesitantly, "The princess has been a little tired lately. I just came to play the zither for her to cheer her up. I didn't expect Your Highness to come."
She tried her best to appear genuinely pitiful, which made Rong Jinnian somewhat suspicious.
Just as he was about to say something, Qingyu slowly walked out.
Shao Mingyu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that he was still wearing a veil.
If Rong Jinnian were to see this, it would surely cause chaos!
"Is His Highness angry? Did Miss Shao not do well in her negotiation?" Qingyu sat down gracefully, her every move exuding elegance and charm, her eyes alluring.
Rong Jinnian's anger dissipated almost instantly. He stepped forward and praised, "Miss Shao's piano skills are superb, truly amazing. But I thought you were a princess..."
Qingyu chuckled and replied, "Thank you for the compliment, but you're probably dreaming."
She chuckled as she finished speaking, and continued, "I've heard that Your Highness is well-read and knowledgeable. I hope we can exchange ideas more often in the future."
Rong Jinnian hadn't expected such a good thing to happen, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. "I couldn't be happier."
However, after speaking, Qingyu looked at Shao Mingyu and said, "Then let Miss Shao talk to the prince. Miss Shao can tell me about it later."
Upon hearing this, Shao Mingyu panicked. She hadn't expected Qingyu to make such an arrangement, but now she found Rong Jinnian quite terrifying.
She looked at Qingyu pleadingly, but Qingyu turned her head away with a half-smile.
Rong Jinnian frowned; his intuition told him that there was a problem between Qingyu and Shao Mingyu.
His eyes darkened, and after a moment's thought, he agreed. He looked Shao Mingyu up and down, and said calmly, "Miss Shao, shall we talk?"
There was no indication that the two were familiar with each other.
Helpless and seeing no way out, Shao Mingyu had no choice but to bite the bullet and start talking about poetry and songs.
Rong Jinnian gave a perfunctory reply, his mind not on Shao Mingyu at all, and he kept stealing glances in the direction of Qingyu.
Unfortunately, although Qingyu was secretly observing the two, her expression remained calm and indifferent.
They watched the show as if they were just ordinary passersby.
Just then, a palace maid rushed over and whispered a few words in Qingyu's ear.
Qingyu frowned slightly. "You've arrived?"
The palace maid nodded.
Qingyu clicked her tongue in annoyance; she hadn't expected Qingchen to suddenly come here.
If Qingchen were to see this scene, things would definitely become complicated.
Thinking of this, Qingyu stood up and said coldly to Rong Jinnian and Shao Mingyu, "Let's leave it at that. You may leave now."
Shao Mingyu felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly prepared to take his leave.
Rong Jinnian remained calm and asked, "What's wrong?"
Qingyu glanced at him and said, "If Your Highness is reluctant to part with Miss Shao, you can do so later. Today was an accident, so you should go back now."
This was blatant lying. Rong Jinnian knew that Qingyu was fooling him. Although he was unwilling, he didn't want to see Qingyu angry.
Their relationship was already so-so, and if it deteriorated further, he felt he might never see Qingyu again.
For some reason, obtaining Qingyu has become his obsession; he must succeed!
"Then I'll take my leave!"
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