The beauty of the Hou family and the king's plan

"Don't worry, Madam. I am not here to hold you accountable. Just relax. I just want to know the truth of the matter."

Princess Minhui's momentum suddenly weakened. She sighed, her eyes filled with helplessness.

"I remember clearly what Madam Xiao said. I think Madam is not willing to let Shen Baozhao enter Prince Yu's mansion and marry the prince."

"The prince is handsome and dignified, and a woman like Shen Baozhao is not worthy of him. On this point, this princess and the lady agree."

Madam Xiao wondered why Princess Minhui was so concerned about Xiao Li's affairs. Could it be...

A thought came to Madam Xiao's mind.

Minhui seemed to see through Madam Xiao's thoughts, "It is just as you think."

"But you all have the surname Xiao, how can this be allowed?" Madam Xiao turned pale with fright. This was against the ancestral etiquette and the emperor would not agree to it.

Minhui laughed sarcastically, "Why not? We are of the same clan in name only. Prince Yu is not of authentic royal blood. Madam knows this better than I do."

"The crown prince has been deposed, and my third brother is very likely to become the new crown prince. If the prince marries this princess, the Yujunwang Mansion will not fall into decline for three generations!

This deal is really a bargain. What do you think, Madam? "

Madam Xiao lowered her eyes and thought deeply.

There was no need for Princess Minhui to come to her, as she had already planned to ruin her son's engagement with Shen Baozhao.

But she originally planned to let Xiao Li marry Gu Qing...

Madam Xiao took another look at the graceful and elegant Princess Minhui who was sitting at the top.

Compared with Princess Minhui's status and position, Gu Qing is not good enough. It must be said that marrying Princess Minhui brings more and greater benefits.

Not only Xiao Li would benefit. If the Third Prince really ascended the throne one day, how could she be afraid that the Xuanping Marquis' Mansion would not treat her eldest daughter well?

Even Xiao Yuyao could hold her head high after marrying into the Lu family of Fanyang.

Madam Xiao was tempted and was very tempted.

"To be honest with you, Princess, Li Er was just being kind and wanted to help Shen Baozhao get out of this situation, so he used the name of an engagement as a pretext."

Princess Minhui certainly knew that Xiao Li was not only kind-hearted, she could see from his eyes that he truly loved Shen Baozhao.

But so what? When Minhui sees something, she only wants it and never gets it!

"Princess, what are you going to do?" Madam Xiao asked cautiously.

Princess Minhui was also a little troubled. After the flower-viewing banquet that day, she sent people to get rid of Shen Baozhao without anyone knowing.

But the people who were sent out came back and reported that Shen Baozhao was protected by several groups of people, making it extremely difficult to take action.

It seems that this trick won't work. If too many people are sent, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.

Even if she killed Shen Baozhao, she would get into trouble. The most important thing was that she didn't dare to let her father know her feelings for Xiao Li.

Otherwise, why would she come to Madam Xiao for cooperation?

"What good ideas does Madam have?" Princess Minhui asked back.

Madam Xiao had an idea. She had already made plans. In a few days, it would be the birthday of Princess Yu, and Shen Baozhao, as her niece, would definitely be there.

She was planning to do it on the day of the birthday party, but she hadn't figured out how to do it yet.

Princess Minhui saw that Madam Xiao had been silent for a long time, so she called the palace maid who served her personally: "Come here."

The female official came in and took out a sachet from her sleeve and handed it to Madam Xiao.

"The sachet contains poison, which is colorless and tasteless. Just a little bit of it mixed into the soup will kill her.

Madam Xiao only needs to let Shen Baozhao take the poison when she comes to Prince Yu's mansion for dinner, and her troubles will be solved, right? "

Madam Xiao saw Princess Minhui's red lips opening and closing as she uttered such vicious words lightly.

What he held in his hand was not a sachet but a hot potato.

"No, if something happens to her in Prince Yu's mansion, the person who did it will be found out soon, and I can't escape."

Madam Xiao is not as stupid as Princess Minhui thinks. If something happens, she will be the culprit.

Princess Minhui could have just stood by and watched. Her hands were clean and she had done nothing.

After Madam Xiao finished speaking, she wanted to leave. Princess Minhui was too scary. She would take people's lives at any time. She didn't want to stay any longer.

Minhui raised her chin, and the palace maid quickly closed the door tightly again, blocking Madam Xiao's way.

"Madam Xiao, wait a minute," Minhui stopped her.

“Madam, don’t be nervous. Since you don’t want to poison me, I won’t force you.

But, I wonder what would happen if Master Xiao of Prince Yu's Mansion knew that it was not him who bumped into Madam accidentally at the temple fair, but Madam deliberately bumped into him herself? "

Madam Xiao widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

How could Princess Minhui know about this? She is so young.

Princess Minhui pulled up a smile at the corner of her lips. Since she was going to take action, she must know herself and the enemy well, so as to be able to hit the target every time.

Madam Xiao had never left Kyoto in her entire life. Two days were enough time for the talented people under her command to dig up all the details about Madam Xiao.

Madam Xiao tried to remain calm, "Even if the Prince Yu's Mansion knew about it, so what? I gave birth to children for the palace and managed the family business. My master will not pursue me for such a small matter."

She also gave birth to an outstanding heir to the palace. She is Xiao Li's mother, and this will never change.

Princess Minhui did not give up her threat because of Madam Xiao's words.

"Madam, do you think that this is all I have found out? Madam, do you still remember the young man Xie Xun who went to Beijing to take the imperial examination?"

When Madam Xiao heard the name Xie Xun, it was like a bolt from the blue. She took a few steps back and fell into the rocking chair.

He looked dazed, closed his eyes, and tears flowed from the corners of his eyes.

He opened his eyes and said to Princess Minhui: "I promise you, I will get rid of Shen Baozhao and help you marry into Prince Yu's mansion!"

Princess Minhui nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right. Madam is Xiao Li's mother, and I have no intention of exploring Madam's past.

As long as Shen Baozhao is eliminated, this princess guarantees that no one will know about Xie Xun's affairs anymore."

"Otherwise, if I'm unhappy, I won't be able to stay with my beloved forever. Madam, however, is still living a carefree life. This is probably a bit unfair. What do you think, Madam Xiao?"

Madam Xiao was like a snake, with her vital points pinched tightly, unable to move no matter how she struggled.

"Princess Minhui, please rest assured. I know what to do. But poisoning is too obvious. Maybe we can think of another way."

According to Princess Minhui, it would be quicker to use poison so that death would be the end of it all.

If there were other ways, it would inevitably lead to complications. But she saw that Madam Xiao had compromised, but she was not very willing.

She also didn't want to make things too awkward with Madam Xiao. After all, she also had to do it for Xiao Li's sake.

"Madam, what do you think? Tell me about it." Minhui was curious.