After the marriage, the abstinent prince turned me on

When Xie Mishuang came out of Fenghua Palace, she saw Xin Yan waiting for her anxiously.

"Empress, are you okay?" Xin Yan saw Xie Mishuang coming out and hurriedly went to greet her, looking her up and down with a worried look on her face.

"I'm fine." Xie Mishuang shook his head to indicate that he was fine.

"When I heard that the Imperial Concubine summoned you, I was worried that you would be wronged, so I hurried here." Xin Yan explained.

"If the Imperial Concubine makes things difficult for me, I can ask the Empress to replace her." Xin Yan clenched her fists, looking as if she was ready to stand by Xie Mishuang.

Seeing this, Xie Mishuang felt warm in his heart. He smiled and patted her hand, saying, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

"There is no distinction between the Crown Princess and the concubines in the harem, there is only a difference in seniority." Xie Mishuang explained.

"Besides, the Imperial Concubine is not my mother-in-law. We can be on equal terms and there is no need to be cautious." Xie Mishuang continued.

At this time, a maid from Ciren Palace came over.

"What's the matter, Madam?" Xie Mishuang asked.

"The Empress Dowager summons the Crown Princess to Ciren Palace." The nanny said respectfully.

Xie Mishuang sighed helplessly upon hearing this, and said to Xin Yan: "It is said to be a blessing, not a disaster. If it is a disaster, you can't avoid it. Don't worry."

After saying that, he followed the nanny to Ciren Palace.

Xin Yan looked at Xie Mishuang's back, her eyes full of worry.

*

Inside the Ciren Palace, the empress dowager was wearing a dark red robe with a golden phoenix pattern, and her silver hair was combed meticulously.

When Xie Mishuang followed the nanny into the hall, she saw the empress dowager sitting upright with an unclear expression.

"Granddaughter-in-law pays homage to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager be blessed with good health." Xie Mishuang saluted respectfully.

"Get up." The Queen Mother spoke calmly, no emotion in her voice.

Xie Mishuang stood up, lowered her eyes and stood aside, waiting for the Queen Mother to speak.

"There have been some rumors in the palace recently. Have you heard about them?" The Queen Mother spoke slowly. Her tone was calm, but she carried an aura of majesty without even being angry.

Xie Mishuang's heart trembled, but she remained calm on the surface. She replied respectfully: "Grandmother, I don't know. Please tell me clearly."

The Queen Mother snorted coldly, her tone tinged with sternness. "As the Crown Princess, you actually appeared in a place like the Ministry of Punishment. Do you think that just because you sit in this position, you can do whatever you want?"

Xie Mishuang was shocked. The Queen Mother actually knew that she had been to the Ministry of Punishment?

But she quickly calmed down, her expression expressionless. She simply pretended to be puzzled and asked, "What do you mean by this, Grandmother? I have never been to the Ministry of Punishment, and I don't know why you would say that."

"How dare you quibble!" The Queen Mother slammed the table and shouted, "Are you on good terms with Jiang Yulian from the Jiang family?"

Xie Mishuang's heart sank, knowing that the Queen Mother was going to make a fuss about Jiang Yulian's affair.

But she didn't look panicked at all. Instead, she frankly admitted, "Grandmother, my grandson's wife and Miss Jiang do know each other, and they can be considered friends."

"Then you still dare to say you haven't been to the Ministry of Punishment?" The Queen Mother pressed on. "Someone saw Jiang Yulian leaving the Crown Prince's Mansion that day. I heard that Jiang Yulian broke into the Ministry of Punishment without permission and stole evidence. Do you dare to say that you weren't helping her behind the scenes?"

Xie Mishuang sneered in his heart. This Queen Mother was indeed very cunning. She wanted to convict her based on some groundless rumors.

But she still said righteously, "Grandmother, please understand. Although all this is based on evidence, I still want to deny it. I have never been to the Ministry of Punishment."

The Queen Mother was speechless for a long time after hearing her words. This was just her speculation. There was indeed no evidence to prove that Xie Mishuang had entered the Ministry of Punishment, and no one had seen it. Could it be that she was really wronged?

"Forget it. Even if you haven't been to the Ministry of Punishment, will you admit that you helped Jiang Yulian and the Jiang family?" The Queen Mother changed her angle and continued to ask.

Xie Mishuang knew that if she admitted it, it would confirm her guilt of colluding with the Jiang family.

But she did not intend to deny it. Instead, she frankly admitted: "Replying to the Royal Grandmother, the granddaughter-in-law did help Miss Jiang and the Jiang family."

Upon hearing this, the Queen Mother's eyes gleamed. She was about to speak when Xie Mishuang spoke first, "The eldest son of the Shang family has no regard for the law and openly slandered loyal ministers. My granddaughter-in-law couldn't stand it any longer, so she asked His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to arrange for Miss Jiang to be sent to the Ministry of Punishment to investigate the truth."

Xie Mishuang's words seemed to admit that he had interfered in the affairs of the Jiang family, but he put all the responsibility on the eldest son of the Shang family.

When the Queen Mother heard this, her expression suddenly turned somewhat ugly.

"Hmph, you're quite sharp-tongued," the Queen Mother snorted coldly. "Even if the Jiang family is wrongly accused, the Dali Temple will investigate the truth. A woman like you, meddling in this matter, isn't that breaking the rules?"

"What the Empress Dowager is saying is that my granddaughter-in-law was inconsiderate," Xie Mishuang admitted her mistake with a humble look, her tone sincere. "It was just that the situation was urgent at the time. I hope the Empress Dowager will forgive me."

"Forget it. I've already had this matter suppressed," the Queen Mother said, her tone softening slightly, but a cold glint flashed in her eyes. "Jiang Yulian still needs to be punished. Otherwise, if everyone follows suit, wouldn't the Imperial City be in chaos?"

"I wonder how the Empress Dowager will punish Miss Jiang?" Xie Mishuang's heart tightened and he asked hurriedly.

The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes slightly and said in a cold tone, "Never hire her."

"No, Grandmother!" Xie Mishuang exclaimed, "Jiang Yulian is a rare military talent. Please forgive me, Grandmother!"

"What talent can a little girl have for a military commander?" the Queen Mother said disdainfully, her tone full of disdain.

"Grandmother, women can also fight on the battlefield. The first female general of the previous dynasty who made many military achievements is the best example." Xie Mishuang argued with reason in a firm tone.

The Queen Mother sneered, a sly glint in her eyes, "Since you admire her so much, how about you take this punishment on her behalf?"

Xie Mishuang was stunned for a moment, then answered without hesitation: "Okay, the Empress Dowager must keep her promise and not embarrass Jiang Yulian anymore."

A trace of satisfaction flashed in the Queen Mother's eyes, and she nodded and said, "Of course."

"It's just..." The Queen Mother paused, her tone meaningful, "You are very good-looking, but the royal family is most afraid of being obsessed with women. I heard that the Crown Prince has been doting on you every day since marrying you, even neglecting state affairs and even making exceptions for you many times..."

Xie Mishuang's heart trembled, knowing that the Queen Mother was trying to intimidate her.

"So I want the daughters of the Shang and Feng families to enter the Crown Prince's Mansion in advance. This matter must be raised by you and the Queen." The Queen Mother's tone left no room for doubt.

"Just that?" Xie Mishuang asked without hesitation.

The Queen Mother was a little surprised and asked, "What else?"

"Okay." Xie Mishuang agreed quickly, fearing that the Queen Mother would go back on her word.

The Queen Mother nodded and sneered in her heart.

After all, she is just the daughter of a fourth-rank family. She has never seen the world and doesn't understand the dirty things in the house. It's time to cultivate a girl who knows how to act.