New Return of the Pearl: A Different Qing Er

Ertai and Benjamin were relieved, but the other two looked horrified.

"Qing'er, so what you mean is that the Emperor will choose between me and Erkang?" Yongqi was really talking nonsense.

"It's most likely like this. After all, you are the only prince of the right age in the royal family, and Erkang is the only outstanding son of ministers. If we don't look for one among you, who should we look for?" Song Qing hoped there would be other options.

After listening to Song Qing's analysis, Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei were also very surprised. "Qing'er, what should we do?" Ziwei asked quickly. Xiaoyanzi also looked at Song Qing closely, as if Song Qing was a life-saving straw.

"This matter is not easy to resolve. However, you all can only try to lower your own charm when the time comes. Also, Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi, you two should not believe everything you hear. You should have some confidence in your partners and do not doubt your relationship because of a small matter. Do you understand?" Song Qing has really become an old mother now, nagging on and on.

"I agree with this. Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi, you must not doubt Erkang and me. You must believe in us no matter what." Yongqi felt that Qing'er's words touched the heart of his heart.

Erkang also nodded in agreement. Obviously, he also agreed with what Song Qing said.

"Especially Xiaoyanzi, don't be too violent and don't make trouble in front of the emperor for trivial matters, especially when the emperor is entertaining the Mongolian prince." What Song Qing was most worried about was Xiaoyanzi's straightforward mind.

"Why is it me again!" Xiaoyanzi's mouth twitched.

"There's nothing I can do. You're too impulsive and easily angered. Think about you and Yongqi, and don't be so impulsive in the future." Song Qing had said all she wanted to say, and the rest depended on how much Xiaoyanzi listened to.

"As for you two, I really don't have a better solution. For now, we can only take it one step at a time. Maybe Sai Ya doesn't like you two, then everyone will be happy. You two shouldn't feel too good about yourselves and think that others will like you two." Song Qing's words were very direct. She was afraid that Erkang and Yongqi would feel too good about themselves and anger Sai Ya.

Erkang and Yongqi also felt embarrassed after hearing what Song Qing said, especially Erkang. He even suspected that Song Qing was hinting at the time when she had talked to him alone before.

"That's all for now. If there's anything else you need to pay attention to, I'll discuss it with you again." Song Qing felt like her brain was not working enough and was about to crash today.

"Let's all go back and have a rest. Everyone should take to heart what Qing'er said today, especially Xiaoyanzi." Ertai saw that Song Qing looked sleepy, so he spoke quickly.

After everyone heard this, they dispersed.

After more than half a month's journey, Song Qing and his party finally arrived in Beijing.

It was still the same Qianqing Palace, with the same lineup, but this time it was the Empress Dowager and her concubines waiting to welcome him.

"My Lord Buddha, our son is back." The emperor said with a smile.

"How is the emperor?" The old Buddha stepped forward quickly. "I heard that there were many dangers along the way. Fortunately, he returned home safely now. I am finally relieved."

"Thanks to the Buddha's blessing, we had a safe journey." The emperor said with a smile.

The two chatted for a while, and the old Buddha looked at Song Qing, "Qing'er, how is your injury? Come here and let me see it." The old Buddha looked at Song Qing with some concern.

Song Qing felt warm in her heart and quickly walked forward, "Master Buddha, Qing'er is fine now and can jump around." Seeing this, Master Buddha felt relieved.

After exchanging greetings for a while, everyone returned to their respective palaces.

Cining Palace

"What? Is the story you told true? Xiaoyanzi was the princess that the emperor mistook for." After listening to Song Qing's story about Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, the Empress Dowager looked incredulous. This really shocked her!

"Yes, they treat me as their confidant and have told me everything they know." Song Qing knew it was normal for Mr. Buddha to be so shocked.

"They have been in the palace for so long, and they have been able to keep this secret for so long. The Queen has tried every possible means to spy on them, but couldn't find any evidence. I knew there was something wrong with them. Are you sure? Since Ziwei has already entered the palace, why didn't she confess to the Emperor?" The Empress Dowager was puzzled. She had obviously already entered the palace, so why didn't she tell the truth directly and dragged it until now.

"They were too afraid of the crime of deceiving the emperor, too afraid of losing their heads, and even more afraid that those who helped them would be implicated. Some of those who helped them knew about it, and some were completely unaware." Song Qing explained.

"The Fulun family took Ziwei in, so they know about it." said the old man.

"Yes, Yongqi and Benjamin knew about it, but Concubine Ling was totally unaware of it."

"Qing'er, could this story be fabricated?" The old lady was still skeptical about this matter.

"Master Buddha, I have been with them for almost half a year now, especially in the past three months. We have been together every day. I know them too well. Xiaoyanzi is innocent and naive and would never lie. Ziwei is kind and generous and there is no need for her to set up such a scheme. Moreover, you have watched the four guards grow up. They are not the kind of people who would do such a thing to deceive the king." Song Qing said in a persuasive manner.

"Hey, do you know how many people want to climb the ladder of success by attaching themselves to powerful people?" asked the old lady.

"Master Buddha, attaching oneself to powerful people to rise to the top overnight is not an idea that everyone has, at least Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei don't have that idea. When Xiaoyanzi was in the palace, she wanted to run away every day. Do you think she is greedy for the rich and powerful people in the palace? What's more, Ziwei is talented and beautiful. If she wants to covet power, she can take an easier way. The road to enter the palace is not easy, so why should she go the long way?" Song Qing's words finally made Master Buddha relax a little, at least his suspicion was not so obvious.

"What you said makes sense. Well, since the emperor doesn't know about this yet, you can tell the two girls tomorrow. Don't say anything for now. Wait until the matter with Mongolian Prince Qikel is done and I think it through." The old Buddha made a concession, and Song Qing's words were not in vain.

"Let's not talk about this for now. It seems that you have already thought about what I told you before I left! The emperor's reply mentioned the matter between you and that kid Ertai." The old Buddha temporarily put aside the matter of Xiaoyanzi and Ziwei, and said to Song Qing with a smile.

"Yes, Ertai and I are together." Song Qing admitted it openly. She didn't act like a little girl.

"I've considered and considered choosing between Yongqi and Erkang, but I didn't expect that you chose Ertai. However, Ertai is not bad either." The old Buddha was glad that he did not match the two randomly at that time, otherwise the two lovers would have missed each other.