Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Mother He knew very well that during that period, the Empress's dissatisfaction was almost beyond words, and she even had some murderous intentions.

"My lady, aren't you angry that she contradicts you so bluntly?"

Mother He asked cautiously and tentatively.

The queen smiled calmly and said, "Her actions only highlight Princess Yi's responsibility. Why should I be upset? She is right. She and Huai Jue are one, and so am I. I just hope Huai Jue can show up at the Huo family's banquet this time, and then everything will be fine."

The queen's eyes seemed to have reflected the surprised and complicated expressions of Wang Yuyan and her sister.

……

When Su Yi returned to the palace, it was late at night and the moonlight was bright.

Mother Feng had been waiting in front of the mansion gate. When she saw her, she hurried forward and asked with a worried look on her face, "Miss, are you okay? Did you encounter any trouble?"

Su Yi shook her head gently. Although she had a smile on her face, she could not hide her fatigue. "I'm fine. It's just that my clothes are soaked with sweat. Although my legs are not shaking, it is also an improvement."

Her smile seemed a little forced, and when Mother Feng saw her like this, she couldn't help feeling sad.

"The fourth young lady..."

"Don't tell Rao'er about my entry into the palace today for now."

Su Yi instructed softly, with a determined look in his eyes.

Mother Feng looked at her, her eyes full of understanding and heartache, and nodded silently in agreement.

……

Although Su Yi had never said it explicitly, Su Rao had already vaguely guessed something because of the tacit understanding between her and her sister.

She and her sister are in perfect harmony with each other, but the servants around her sister still obey her sister's orders more.

As long as their sister doesn't say anything, they will never mention anything in front of Su Rao easily.

However, Su Rao has a straightforward girl named Yun'er by her side.

Yun'er had a generous personality and could strike up a conversation with the gatekeeper in just a few words. He soon found out the news that Su Yi had entered the palace.

Su Yi's entry into the palace this time was probably in response to the Queen's summons.

When the Queen summoned the emperor, the topic naturally could not avoid the matter of Prince Yi, especially as Huo Chengjun and Yin Taochen were about to get married. The high-profile invitation seemed to silently remind everyone that the Queen must want Prince Yi to appear at Huo Chengjun's wedding.

Therefore, Su Rao walked across the bluestone path more diligently, with brisk and firm steps, and went to Jingxin Pavilion every day.

The breeze in late spring and early summer carries the freshness of flowers and grass.

However, whenever the people in Jingxin Pavilion talked about the upcoming wedding banquet of the Huo family, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. An imperceptible haze would always pass between Prince Yi's brows, and that unhappiness would linger.

His eyes were deep, as if hiding thousands of words, but he kept his heart tightly closed, not letting anyone peek.

Later, Su Rao discovered that even if she stepped into the Jingxin Pavilion with great anticipation, what was waiting for her was often an empty study or the servants' hesitant expressions as if they wanted to say something.

Prince Yi, the figure with whom they once occasionally interacted, has now become out of reach, and an invisible wall has been built between the two.

In the Jingxin Pavilion, on a quiet afternoon, the sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, creating mottled light and shadows.

Mo Yi, Prince Yi's personal bodyguard, quietly pushed open the door of a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf.

The subtle sound of the door hinge turning was particularly clear in the silence. Accompanied by a burst of footsteps, Mo stepped into this space full of secrets.

Inside the secret room, unlike the hustle and bustle of the outside world, there is only silence and tranquility.

Prince Yi sat alone in front of a desk with a yellowed scripture spread out on it. The edges of the pages were slightly curled, revealing the traces of time.

Although his eyes seemed to be focused on the words, his mind had actually drifted away. His eyes revealed an indescribable confusion and struggle, as if he was fighting fiercely with a decision in his heart.

"Your Majesty, Madam Su has left."

Mo Yi reported softly, with a hint of sympathy and confusion in his words.

He knew very well that Madam Su's feelings for Prince Yi were pure and passionate.

"Yeah." Prince Yi nodded slightly, his voice low and without any extra expression.

However, behind that gentle movement, there were complex emotions.

"Your Majesty, forgive me for saying so much, but Madam Su's longing for you is truly touching. Every time she comes, her eyes are always filled with anticipation, but you..."

Mo Yi was about to say something but stopped himself. He could see that Prince Yi was also troubled, but for some reason he chose to avoid the question.

"I know what she wants."

Prince Yi's tone was flat but with a hint of bitterness, and he looked into the distance through the window of the secret room.

The name Yin Taochen was like a river between him and Su Rao that could not be easily crossed.

Once upon a time, he was determined to lend her a helping hand, but as the big day approached, he found that his concern was growing stronger and stronger, and the inseparable feelings grew like vines, almost suffocating him.

Therefore, he chose the most clumsy way - escape, just to keep his shaky determination.

Mo Yi looked at his master. His usually dignified and calm face seemed to be shrouded in a layer of subtle sadness, which made him feel an indescribable sadness in his heart.

……

The sixth day of June is a good day blessed by the stars, the sun and the moon. The sky is as blue as the sea without a trace of cloud.

The Huo Mansion was decorated with lights and a festive atmosphere filled the entire capital.

This day is the auspicious day for the daughter of the Huo family to get married, and it is also the focus of attention of the entire capital.

Su Yi, dressed in gorgeous clothes, tried hard to maintain her superficial calm, but her tightly pursed lips and occasional flickering eyes revealed the turmoil in her heart.

Her mood was a mixture of sweet and sour, bitter and spicy, and her chest seemed to be pressed by a huge rock, making her feel suffocated and unbearable.

She understood that what lay ahead was not only a grand wedding, but also a test of her emotions and wisdom.

The news that Prince Yi refused to attend the wedding banquet undoubtedly made the burden on her shoulders heavier.

As the representative of Prince Yi's Mansion, she must endure the pain in her heart and witness her beloved marrying someone else. At the same time, she must be prepared to deal with possible questioning and difficulties from the Queen.

All this was undoubtedly a cruel torture for her, but she had no way to escape and could only grit her teeth and face it one by one.

Su Yi took a deep breath and tried to temporarily suppress the confusion in his heart. He said softly to Su Rao beside him, "Rao'er, I will be the one to entertain the wedding banquet. You stay at home to avoid being bound by these red tapes."

Su Rao's eyes flashed with disappointment, and then she looked at her sister with pleading eyes: "Sister, it's too quiet at home. Let me go with you to feel the excitement there. At least I can accompany you to relieve your boredom."

Su Yi had mixed feelings. Her sister's company would undoubtedly bring her great comfort, but on such an occasion, she didn't want Su Rao to fall into this complicated emotional vortex.

After thinking it over again and again, she still couldn't resist her sister's expectant gaze and nodded slightly.