The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Shangguan Zirun's eyes flashed with worry. She glanced at Shangguan Ziling and said softly, "Father, I'm afraid the Queen and the Crown Prince will not let Ziling off easily."

Shangguan Dong frowned and responded in a deep voice: "Nothing, with the Regent here, they won't come openly. Ziling, starting from tomorrow, stay at home until you get married."

Shangguan Ziling nodded obediently, her eyes clear and firm.

Shangguan Zirun looked at Shangguan Ziling with mixed feelings. He knew that Shangguan Ziling's actions this time were undoubtedly challenging the authority of the Queen and the Crown Prince, and the consequences would be serious. She couldn't help but remind him again: "Father, Ziling's actions this time..."

Shangguan Dong raised his hand to interrupt him. Shangguan Ziling looked at his father's determined eyes and felt a warm feeling in her heart.

However, Shangguan Dong secretly sighed in his heart. He knew that the scene of the morning court tomorrow would be very intense, and the eldest prince's party would definitely take this opportunity to suppress His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

He shook his head, trying to put these worries behind him. He knew that the most important thing now was to protect his daughter and let her marry safely into the Regent's Palace, only then would he feel at ease.

Shangguan Tu waved his sleeves lightly and said lightly: "It's getting late, everyone should go back and rest." Although his voice was gentle, it revealed unquestionable majesty.

Shangguan Ziling bowed respectfully, then turned and left the hall and returned to the Crimson Purple Courtyard. She finished washing up early, then lay on the bed, closed her eyes and rested, preparing for the upcoming challenge.

The next morning, the atmosphere at the morning court was tense, with censors standing up one after another to impeach the prince, accusing him of misbehavior and being unworthy of his position. Their voices were sharp and powerful, one after another, like a war without gunpowder.

The prince's party members turned pale, clenched their fists and tried to stay calm. However, facing such a severe accusation, they could not hide their panic and refuted it one after another, saying that the prince was murdered.

The emperor sat on the dragon throne with a face full of anger. He stared at the censors and ministers below with wide eyes. Finally, the emperor could not stand the noise anymore and walked away, leaving the court in chaos.

When the ministers saw the emperor storm out in anger, all discussion stopped for a moment.

In the court, there was silence except for the high and majestic voice of Eunuch Chang: "Your Excellency, the Emperor is unwell. Please adjourn the court!" His words were like the clanging of metal, echoing throughout the hall.

Eunuch Chang shook the whisk in his hand, turned around and left with steady and powerful steps.

In the court, the ministers looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.

The emperor's sudden withdrawal from court made everyone realize that this was not just a matter of physical discomfort.

At this critical moment, the emperor chose to avoid the matter, apparently unwilling to decide the fate of the prince at this moment. This move undoubtedly sent a clear signal to the ministers.

The ministers knew that the emperor was trying to protect the prince's status and was unwilling to make the decision to depose him in public. This was both a protection for the prince and a consideration for the stability of the court.

As a result, the ministers calmed down their previous excitement and began to think about how to deal with this emergency.

The atmosphere in the court gradually became dull and depressing, and everyone was weighing the pros and cons and looking for the best way out.

Although the turmoil at the early morning court session had been temporarily calmed, the fate of the crown prince remained undecided.

The eldest prince Jun Yaoqi's face was as gloomy as water, his hands clenched into fists, his heart was filled with resentment and anger. He did not expect that his father would be so partial to the prince. Even though he committed such a scandal, his father still wanted to cover up for him and never thought of deposing the prince.

In the court, ministers were talking about the matter. Some shook their heads and sighed, some whispered, but most people chose to remain silent.

Finally, the ministers in the court dispersed one after another, and Jun Yaoqi also left the court with a heart full of anger.

At this time, Shangguan Ziling knew nothing about what was happening in the court. She was dressing up in her boudoir, preparing to go out to do business.

Chun Xiao looked at her and said with some concern: "Miss, you are still going out? When the master comes back from court and finds you out, he will be angry."

Shangguan Ziling waved her hands and said nonchalantly: "Chunxiao, just pretend to be me. I'm going out today to check on the grain that Xiaolinzi brought back. I'll be back soon." After that, she stretched out her hands to Chunxiao's face and began to put on makeup carefully.

Chunxiao looked at her skillful technique and closed her eyes helplessly.

Shangguan Ziling fiddled with her face, applying makeup and powder, drawing eyebrows and eyes, and soon, Chunxiao's face was exactly the same as hers.

Shangguan Ziling looked at Chunxiao's face, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Well, not bad, very similar. Just dress me up in the mansion." After that, she turned and walked out of the room.

Chunxiao looked at herself in the mirror, the corners of her mouth twitched, and she felt a little amused.

Xia Yu looked at Chun Xiao from the side, his eyes widened and he said in shock: "She is exactly the same as the eldest lady."

Chun Xiao was helpless...

Shangguan Ziling climbed over the wall and left the Prime Minister's Mansion, where she saw Xiao Linzi waiting there in a carriage.

Shangguan Ziling walked forward and said, "Xiao Linzi."

Xiao Linzi recognized Shangguan Ziling's voice and was a little shocked for a moment, "Miss?"

Shangguan Ziling said "hmm" and got on the carriage, followed by Qiu Kui and Dong Qing.

"Let's go, Xiao Linzi."

"Yes." Xiao Linzi drove the carriage to a remote courtyard outside the city. This was the courtyard Xiao Linzi bought to store grain.

Xiao Linzi drove the carriage slowly to a seemingly ordinary house. He jumped off the carriage, walked to Shangguan Ziling's side, and reached out to help her down, reminding her, "Miss, we're here."

Shangguan Ziling coughed lightly and corrected, "Call me Master."

Xiao Linzi quickly changed his words, "Yes, sir."

Shangguan Ziling tidied her clothes and then followed Xiao Linzi towards the gate of the mansion.

Xiao Linzi took out a bunch of keys from his pocket, picked one, inserted it into the keyhole, and twisted it gently. The door made a "click" sound and then slowly opened. He respectfully stepped aside to make way, "Sir, please."

Shangguan Ziling nodded and walked in. The yard was very quiet, with no one in it.

Shangguan Ziling did not stop and said to Xiao Linzi directly: "Xiao Linzi, take me directly to where the food is stored."

Xiao Linzi responded, "Yes, sir, please follow me."

Xiao Linzi led the way and said, "Sir, I hired a few honest men from the countryside to transport grain together and paid them. Now I'm giving them a holiday and they have all gone home, so there is no one here."

He led the way forward, and Shangguan Ziling said "hmm" and followed closely behind.