"It means you've chosen your side," the Crown Princess said. "I know you don't want to get involved in this fight, but now you're on my side. The Imperial Concubine won't let you go."

Lin Wanqing was shocked when he heard this.

She knew that what the Crown Princess said was right.

She has no way out now.

"So, Wanqing," the Crown Princess looked at her, "you have to think carefully about whether you want to continue to stand on my side."

Lin Wanqing was silent for a moment after hearing this, then raised her head and looked at the Crown Princess: "Your Majesty, I am willing to stand on your side."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess' eyes flashed with surprise, which then turned into a smile: "Okay, since you are willing to stand on my side, then I will naturally not treat you unfairly."

After hearing this, Lin Wanqing felt a little more at ease.

I have made my choice and there is no turning back.

The Crown Princess looked at her expression and knew that she had figured it out, so she said no more.

"Okay, let's go back." said the Crown Princess.

Lin Wanqing nodded and accompanied the Crown Princess back to her room.

In the following days, Lin Wanqing stayed in the Prince's Mansion with the Crown Princess and did not leave the house.

This is an extraordinary period and she cannot cause trouble for the Crown Princess.

However, even if she didn't go out, trouble would find her.

That day, Lin Wanqing was talking to the Crown Princess when suddenly a servant ran in hurriedly.

"My Lady Crown Princess, something bad has happened," the servant said breathlessly, "My Lady Royal Concubine has sent someone to see you."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess frowned, "Did the Imperial Concubine send someone? Did she say what?"

The servant shook his head: "No, I just wanted to see you."

The Crown Princess pondered for a moment, then stood up and said, "Let's go and meet the Imperial Concubine's people."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I will go with you."

The Crown Princess nodded and took Lin Wanqing to the front hall.

In the front hall, a palace maid in luxurious clothes was standing there. When she saw the Crown Princess and Lin Wanqing approaching, a hint of arrogance flashed across her face.

"This servant greets the Crown Princess," the maid bowed and then stood up. "The Imperial Concubine has requested the Crown Princess visit the palace, saying she has something important to discuss."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess frowned, "Did you say what it was?"

The maid shook her head: "No, I just asked the Crown Princess to come."

The Crown Princess pondered for a moment, then said, "Okay, I understand. You go back first, I'll be there shortly."

Upon hearing this, the palace maid bowed and turned to leave.

"Your Highness the Crown Princess, I'm afraid the Imperial Concubine has no good intentions in looking for you at this time," said Lin Wanqing.

The Crown Princess nodded: "I know, but I can't not go."

"Then I'll go with you." Lin Wanqing said.

The Crown Princess looked at her, a touch of emotion flashing in her eyes: "Okay, let's go together."

The two went to the palace together, but their hearts were filled with anxiety.

What exactly is the matter that the Imperial Concubine wants to see the Crown Princess about?

Lin Wanqing was full of doubts, but now he could only take one step at a time.

The two of them soon arrived at the palace, and the palace maid took them to the imperial concubine's bedroom.

"Your Highness the Crown Princess, Princess Lin, please wait a moment. I will go and inform you right away." said the palace maid.

The Crown Princess nodded and stood outside the door with Lin Wanqing waiting.

After a while, the palace maid came out: "Her Royal Highness, Princess Lin, and Her Royal Highness invite you in."

Upon hearing this, the two of them walked in together.

Inside the bedroom, the imperial concubine was sitting on a soft couch. When she saw the two people coming, a smile flashed across her face.

"Greetings, Her Majesty." The Crown Princess and Lin Wanqing bowed together.

"No need to be polite," the Imperial Concubine said, "Crown Princess, I have come to discuss something with you."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess' heart tightened: "I wonder what the Imperial Concubine wants to discuss?"

"It's like this," the Imperial Concubine said, "I want to hold a birthday banquet for the Emperor, but I don't know much about these things, so I'd like to ask you to help me organize it."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess felt relieved.

It turned out to be about a birthday banquet for the emperor.

"Your Highness, you are too kind," said the Crown Princess. "It is my humble honor to host the Emperor's birthday banquet."

"That's good," the Imperial Concubine said with a smile, "I knew you were a sensible person."

Lin Wanqing stood aside, listening to the conversation between the two, but felt a little confused.

Did the Imperial Concubine really ask the Crown Princess to come just to discuss the birthday banquet?

Why does she feel that things are not that simple?

However, she couldn't say much now and could only wait and see.

"Crown Princess, since you've agreed, I'll leave this matter to you," the Imperial Concubine said. "Please don't let me down."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess felt a pang of anxiety, then nodded, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely take care of this matter."

"Okay," the Imperial Concubine said with a smile, "Then you can go back first. I will be waiting for your good news."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess felt a little more at ease and left with Lin Wanqing.

Returning to the Crown Prince's Mansion, the Crown Princess looked at Lin Wanqing and said, "Wanqing, do you think the Imperial Concubine asked me to come just to discuss the birthday banquet?"

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing shook his head: "I don't think things are that simple."

"Then what do you think the Imperial Concubine's purpose is?" asked the Crown Princess.

Lin Wanqing pondered for a moment, then said, "I think the Imperial Concubine might be trying to use the birthday banquet to harm you."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess was shocked: "You mean, the Imperial Concubine wants to attack me at the birthday banquet?"

Lin Wanqing nodded: "This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Princess fell into deep thought.

Lin Wanqing is right.

The Imperial Concubine has always regarded her as a thorn in her side. Now that she has the chance, she will definitely find a way to take action against her.

"Then what do you think I should do?" The Crown Princess looked at Lin Wanqing.

Lin Wanqing pondered for a moment, then said, "I think you should strike first."

"Strike first and gain the upper hand?" The Crown Princess looked at her. "What do you mean?"

"You can find a way to expose the Imperial Concubine's conspiracy before the birthday banquet," Lin Wanqing said, "that way, the Imperial Concubine won't be able to attack you at the birthday banquet."

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in the Crown Princess' eyes.

Lin Wanqing is right, but there are also great risks in doing so.

"But, if I fail," the Crown Princess looked at Lin Wanqing, "wouldn't that mean I'm walking into a trap?"

Lin Wanqing was silent for a moment after hearing this, then raised her head and looked at the Crown Princess: "Your Majesty, if you don't do this, then the Imperial Concubine will definitely attack you at the birthday banquet. By then, you will probably be in even greater danger."

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