dognovel Chapter 139 People were poisoned.
Chapter 139 People were poisoned.
Her face was covered, so Ye Shishu no longer needed to look at her expression and continued to speak with even more enthusiasm, "I really can't believe that Lord Wei would take a concubine at nearly fifty years old. He's really vigorous for his age!"
She paused, then covered her mouth with her hand and asked in a low voice, "Madam Wei, if I may be so bold as to ask, what does Lord Wei usually eat to maintain his health? Don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to pry into your private life, I'm just very curious. My father is a few years younger than Lord Wei, but ever since my mother passed away, he has lost interest in women and has remained single ever since, refusing to remarry. Lord Wei, at his age, is able to take young and beautiful concubines; perhaps he has some secret technique? I'll have my father ask Lord Wei for advice tomorrow, is that alright?"
Ge was so angry that she almost jumped up and pointed at her nose, calling her shameless!
But in the end, she managed to restrain herself, her nails digging tightly into her palms, and she stood up and said, "Your Highness, please forgive me, I am injured and unable to accompany you. Please make yourself at home."
After saying that, she left the side hall without looking back.
As Ye Shishu watched her retreating figure, the smile on his lips vanished instantly.
This is just the beginning...
She wouldn't let the murderer who poisoned her mother, plus the grudge from her previous life, die as easily as the Wen family!
She wanted to make this vicious woman wish she were dead!
Just as she was about to get up, a man came in from outside.
"Shu'er..."
Ye Shishu coldly rebuked, "How dare you! Who gave you permission to address me by my maiden name?"
Wei Yonghuai immediately lowered his head in embarrassment, "Greetings, Princess Consort Cheng."
Ye Shishu got up. Now, not only had her personality changed from gentle and reserved to outgoing and flamboyant, but even her aura had become oppressive. Especially her gorgeous clothes, noble and elegant, adorned with pearls and jade ornaments, made her completely different from him.
"I only came in to find my mother and had no intention of offending Princess Cheng. Please forgive me, Princess Cheng."
Ye Shishu walked past him without even glancing at him.
As she passed by with her noble and extraordinary figure, Wei Yonghuai's gaze inadvertently fell on the red marks on her neck.
He involuntarily narrowed his eyes and clenched his fists tightly as she walked past.
She and Prince Cheng actually...
They consummated their marriage!
He remembered that in his dream life, she married him and remained a virgin until her death...
But now, she actually let Prince Cheng touch her...
As he recalled certain images, Wei Yonghuai's eyes involuntarily turned red.
For eighteen years, they had been betrothed since she was born, but he had never touched her even an inch in those eighteen years. Yet, a Prince Cheng had only been around for a short time, but he had already taken her inside and out!
Ye Shishu, you are truly shameless!
……
in the garden.
The two brothers each held a black and white chess piece, but in less than a quarter of an hour, Yuchi Rui lost.
"Your Majesty's chess skills have regressed." Yu Chi Ling said with a teasing smile.
"I never expected my second brother to be so unassuming." Yu Chi Rui stared at him with sharp eyes.
“Your Majesty, I still prefer your humble and approachable demeanor.” Yu Chi Ling smiled as he stood up, raising an eyebrow at him from above. “After all, a humble and approachable person is more like a wise ruler and more likely to win people’s hearts.”
“You…” Yu Chi Rui stood up with a dark expression.
“Your Majesty need not be angry. With your current chess skills, you can still improve if you humbly seek guidance.” Yu Chi Ling’s lips curved into a wider smile. “Your subject will wait and compete with Your Majesty again.”
After speaking, he turned and left casually.
Yu Chi Rui glared at his tall, straight back and kicked over the chessboard.
That damned Prince Cheng, how dare he utter such provocative words!
How dare he!
Seeing the man venting his anger on the chessboard, the father and daughter who were walking towards them couldn't help but stop in their tracks.
Zhu Huaning frowned, her voice low and disdainful, "Father, look at him, he's getting more and more impatient."
Zhu Zhishun also frowned.
For the past ten years or so, the Crown Prince has been highly sought after in the court. To put it nicely, he has been carefree; to put it bluntly, he has made no progress whatsoever. In fact, because of his status as the heir apparent, he has become arrogant.
Prince Cheng left the capital at a young age and has spent the last ten years honing his skills. In terms of both temperament and ability, he surpasses the Crown Prince by several levels.
Prince Cheng has yet to officially assume his post, yet he has already surpassed the Crown Prince in status. If Prince Cheng were to display his full potential in court, would the Crown Prince still be able to secure his position as heir apparent?
He glanced back at his daughter and said in a low voice, "After returning to the palace, tell Consort Lan to find an opportunity to talk to the Crown Prince."
"Understood," Zhu Huaning replied.
If the Crown Prince weren't the heir apparent, she wouldn't even bother to glance at such a man!
He has no talent, no brains, no abilities; besides being lecherous, hypocritical, and arrogant, he has absolutely nothing to offer!
……
Today, in addition to the Wei family mother and son, Ye Shishu, Yuchi Ling, and Gu Simo, there are also several wives and young ladies of officials who are close to Nangong.
This was also the first time that Yu Chi Ling had officially appeared in front of everyone since recovering from his injuries.
During the meal, every time Ye Shishu looked up, she could catch many stares directed at her.
To be precise, it's all because of the man next to her.
How could she, as a woman herself, not understand that look in her eyes?
However, she made no attempt to hide her contempt for these women. When her man was crippled and disfigured, everyone in the capital laughed at him. Now that he had recovered and was even more outstanding than the Crown Prince Yuchi Rui, they all began to covet him.
What an irony!
As the banquet began, Nangong, the birthday celebrant, raised her glass and exchanged many polite words.
The guests rose to offer their congratulations.
However, neither Yu Chi Ling nor Ye Shi Shu got up or picked up their wine glasses; they simply sat and watched the interaction between the host and guests.
After drinking his wine, Zhu Zhishun noticed that the couple hadn't touched their food and immediately asked, "Your Highness, Your Highness, has the hospitality been inadequate?"
Yu Chi Ling glanced at the wine cup in front of him and replied, "Prime Minister, you are overthinking it. I have just recovered from my illness and should not drink. As for the Princess Consort, she is recuperating and trying to conceive a child for me, so she should also not drink. Prime Minister and the other guests may do as they please; there is no need to worry about us."
Zhu Zhishun just smiled and didn't say anything more.
Meanwhile, Nangong Shi, who was seated to his left, lowered his eyes and placed his wine cup down, a cold smile quickly curling at the corner of his mouth.
This birthday banquet had only five tables, which was quite modest for someone of Nangong's status. The atmosphere was harmonious and lively, with guests and hosts alike enjoying themselves immensely.
As everyone was drinking, laughing, and talking, suddenly someone, without anyone knowing, started to collapse to the ground.
Those nearby were about to scream, but before they could utter a sound, they all fell down in different positions.
The people at all five tables collapsed within moments.
This includes the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Zhu Zhishun on the main throne, as well as Lady Nangong and her daughter Zhu Huaning.
Yu Chi Ling, Ye Shi Shu, and Gu Si Mo sat upright, appearing particularly out of place and eerie among the group of fallen guests.
The rest of the people who were not involved were servants working in the Prime Minister's residence.
Seeing that their masters and guests were unconscious, someone, starting with some servant, suddenly screamed, "Help! Prince Cheng and Princess Cheng have poisoned people!"