The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 154 Disposing of Song Hui

Shen Hanyu and the others listened to the commotion outside, and Princess Yongning's crying was particularly loud.

Wei Ming was stunned for a moment; she had seen Princess Yongning cry so sadly before.

"What exactly did Song Hui do?"

Shen Hanyu glanced at the few people who were on good terms with Song Hui, who were now hiding at the back, afraid that this matter would involve them.

Inside the tent, Consort Xian gently patted Princess Yongning's back, "Don't cry, your father will stand up for you."

Princess Yongning nodded.

Li Jiangui sat down and looked at Song Hui. At first glance, it was indeed Song Hui who did it, but he still needed to ask some questions.

What brings you to the princess's camp?

Song Hui's throat was dry: "I caught a wild rabbit at the hunting grounds and was thinking of sending it to the princess to cheer her up."

The hare was lying at his feet, completely unaware of what was happening.

The imperial physician had a sachet wrapped in his handkerchief. Li Jiangui beckoned, and the physician placed the sachet in Li Jiangui's palm.

"Your Majesty, do not get too close to this thing. Prolonged exposure to its smell will damage your mind."

Li Jiangui nodded. The incense smelled very strong; no wonder Yongning was able to detect something was wrong so quickly.

"How can I describe you with something so obviously hanging from your waist?"

The sachet ball was tossed in front of Song Hui and rolled a few times. Princess Yongning wiped away her tears before she began to speak.

"I know that Young Master Song was sent by the Empress Dowager, but I never expected that Young Master Song would be so despicable as to try to harm me."

At this point, Princess Yongning cleverly placed herself in a vulnerable position, as only in this way could the matter be resolved satisfactorily.

Song Hui took a deep breath. "Your Majesty, Princess, I admit my mistake."

She acknowledged it so readily, unlike how she had been so persistent before.

Li Jiangui summoned someone and said, "Go and investigate where the materials used in this sachet came from. Did Song Hui or someone close to him purchase them?"

Song Hui looked up; he had already confessed. Li Jiangui still needed to personally find someone to verify the confession.

"By the way, since Song Hui was sent by the Empress Dowager, then go and ask the Empress Dowager for me how to deal with Song Hui."

Before Li Jiangui could even send someone to inquire, the Empress Dowager dispatched a head maid over.

"Your Majesty," the head maid bowed, "Her Highness said that Song Hui is wicked and will not utter a word of complaint no matter what Your Majesty decides to do with him."

This way, she extricates herself from the situation. Whenever something like this happens, the Empress Dowager is always the quickest to extricate herself, and the same was true for Li Jun's case.

Li Jun clearly remembered what the Empress Dowager had done last time, and he came to Princess Yongning's side.

"Royal sister, I will definitely avenge you for this."

Princess Yongning held him down: "I've already taken care of it, don't make any mistakes."

She knew that if Li Jun made a move, it would most likely be aimed at the Empress Dowager, but the Empress Dowager was not someone they could deal with.

Over the years, Li Jun has always harbored resentment.

After being told this by Princess Yongning, Li Jun had no choice but to agree.

Li Jiangui waved his hand at Song Hui: "Take him away and lock him up. We'll deal with him after the matter is investigated."

Song Hui was taken away in front of everyone at the autumn hunting grounds, while Shen Hanyu and Wei Ming stood outside watching.

"This matter should be resolved. Let's go back."

By the time this incident occurred, it was already afternoon, the sun was setting, and everyone in the woods had come out.

News of Song Hui's affair spread quickly, and Li Jiangui went to find Empress Wang.

"Don't spread this around. Just handle it yourself."

Empress Wang glanced at Consort Xian and instructed her to take care of Princess Yongning.

Since it concerns the royal family, it's impossible for them to spread this information.

Consort Xian looked at Princess Yongning and waited until everyone had left, leaving Princess Yongning and Li Jun behind.

"Yongning, what exactly happened today?"

Princess Yongning no longer appeared weak and frail.

“Mother, you know that Song Hui was sent by the Empress Dowager. I did make arrangements in advance, but it was Song Hui himself who harbored evil intentions. Otherwise, he would not have fallen into the trap. It is true that he was pitiful and controlled by the Empress Dowager, but it is also true that he was wicked.”

Princess Yongning recounted the entire incident, but omitted the part about Shen Hanyu sending people to help her, as it was better not to involve her in this matter.

After hearing this, Consort Xian stood up and said, "You rest first, I'm going out for a bit."

Princess Yongning and Li Jun exchanged a glance but did not stop her.

After Consort Xian left, Princess Yongning said to Li Jun, "Don't think about Jiang Li for now. She's gone, and you're about to get married. It's not good for Miss Liang to keep thinking about her."

Li Jun nodded in agreement, acknowledging that this was indeed not good for Liang Ruoxue.

When Consort Xian arrived at Li Jiangui's tent, Li Jiangui seemed to have known she would come and put down his brush.

"Your Majesty, this is lotus seed and white fungus soup made in the small kitchen. Please try it."

Lee Geon-kyu reached out and took it.

"Just say whatever you want to say."

Consort Xian lowered her eyes and knelt down gently.

"Your Majesty, I humbly beg for a favor."

Lee Jiangui nodded as he drank the lotus seed and white fungus soup.

"You said."

Consort Xian pressed her head against the floor and said, “Your Majesty, let Yongning decide her own marriage in the future. I have only one son and one daughter in my life. Yongning has always been obedient. I don’t want to see anything like this happen again, nor do I want to see others use Yongning’s marriage as a pretext. Parents all over the world have the same heart. I only want to ask for this favor for Yongning.”

Lee Geon-gyu put down his soup spoon, got up, and went over to help Consort Xian up.

"I think so too. Yongning bears heavy responsibilities, and we should prioritize her wishes in everything. I never expected Song Hui to be so vicious. In the end, I owe you and your daughter something in this matter."

Hearing Li Jiangui's words, Consort Xian's heart was finally at ease; it turned out that Li Jiangui thought the same thing.

The reason Consort Xian kept quiet about the arranged marriage was because Li Jiangui hadn't expressed his opinion yet. But Song Hui's actions today were so disgusting that she couldn't tolerate it anymore.

How can a child born after ten months of pregnancy be treated so cruelly?

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Consort Xian wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Now she could give Yongning an explanation.

After Shen Hanyu returned, combining her memories from her previous life, it wasn't difficult for her to guess what had actually happened.

Because things have changed in this life, she couldn't come during the autumn hunt in her previous life, so she didn't know.

Song Hui's actions and behavior likely indicate that he was successful in his previous life, or perhaps he will be just like this time.

Shen Hanyu carefully considered the details. It seemed that Miao Cui hadn't let the Empress Dowager find out. If the Empress Dowager had known, she would definitely have targeted her later.

Since Princess Yongning knew she was helping, she would definitely cover for her.

In any case, this matter has come to a satisfactory conclusion.

The next morning, Princess Yongning's marriage was decided entirely by her own decree, leaving the Empress Dowager speechless.

"Song Hui is more trouble than he's worth; he came up with this idea but didn't even bother to clean up the mess."