Spring Drunk Chang'an

The Princess of Yan had been married to Xiao Xun for four years. Although she hadn't given birth, she was diligent and devoted, filial to her parents-in-law and respectful to her husband. Although she didn't show the utmost care for the concubines, she never treated them harshly either...

To the concubines' sons and daughters, she was a loving mother who never lacked for their daily food, clothing, and expenses. She also managed the household affairs in the harem efficiently. For so many years, the backyard of the Prince of Yan's Mansion was peaceful and quiet, without any disturbance.

The Princess of Yan was definitely a competent mistress. The fact that Xiao Xun was able to marry such a princess was a sign of Emperor Yingwu's favor towards him. However, simply because of the Princess' grandfather's death and the help she had given him...

It cannot be said that there is no such thing, it can only be said that it is not that serious. Xiao Xun is about to kill her due to illness, which shows that this person is definitely ambitious.

However, Liu Qingru was not afraid at all. Seeing that Xiao Xun was really going to deal with the princess and was not fooling her, the thriving ambition in her heart flourished.

She clenched her fists excitedly and stared at Xiao Xun, expecting his answer. "What should I do to be worthy of you..."

"I want Song Zhinian to be my concubine." Xiao Xun narrowed his eyes and said hatefully.

Liu Qingru was stunned and blurted out instinctively, "This is impossible!"

Song Zhinian was the Empress's niece, the daughter of Duke Cheng'en. Putting aside the question of whether she could become a concubine, how could a die-hard Crown Prince's supporters possibly give their daughter to the Prince of Yan?

Even if the Prince of Yan strangled the princess to death now, married her in a formal sedan chair carried by eight people, Song Zhinian would not agree, let alone having her as a concubine.

"Your Majesty, why do you suddenly have such a ridiculous idea?"

"Even if His Majesty issues an order, the Empress will not agree..."

What's more, it is impossible for Emperor Yingwu to issue such an order.

"If we were to act normally, it would be impossible. But if Song Zhinian were to cling to me, willingly debase herself, and rob me of her chastity, and I were to respect my mother and accept her into my palace, then things would be different."

Xiao Xun smiled coldly, his eyes flashing with coldness.

Liu Qingru frowned fiercely and wanted to blurt out, "Is Song Zhinian crazy? He wants to devalue himself and cling to you..."

But he swallowed the words back and objected weakly, "I'm afraid Miss Song won't do that..."

"Of course I know. That's why I asked you out. You two live in the same palace, spending every day together. You've been sisters for over a decade..."

"Even if our relationship is bad now, she won't be too wary of you. It shouldn't be difficult for you to feed her something and take her out for a walk."

Xiao Xun lowered his voice, his face showing a fierce look.

Liu Qingru suddenly bit her lip, her expression hesitant yet a little excited.

Seeing this, Xiao Xun quickly advised, "Ruru, if I want to marry Song Zhinian, I will also have to cut off the Crown Prince's arm."

"The Duke of Cheng'en controls the border troops. They support the Crown Prince simply because he is the Queen's son and has his bloodline. But how old is Song Bin? How long can he live?"

"To the son of the Song family, who is more important, a nephew or a biological daughter?"

"If Song Zhinian enters the palace and gives birth to a child for me, then Duke Cheng'en's palace will turn around and support me..."

He bewitched.

Liu Qingru's expression changed slightly, especially when she heard the words "Song Zhinian gave birth to a child", she frowned fiercely.

Xiao Xun understood the meaning of the music and immediately said, "Of course, I wouldn't care about the child Song Zhinian gave birth to. The Song family has disgusted me for so many years, and I hate them to the core."

"As soon as I ascend the throne, I will kill their entire family."

"This king will only favor those who have made contributions."

Liu Qingru's expression was greatly agitated.

Xiao Xun added, "Besides, Ru'er, the Cheng'en Mansion looked down on you so much. Song Zhilan raised you for over ten years, but once she discovered you weren't her biological child, she abandoned you like trash."

"The Cheng'en Mansion has even turned against you. I've heard that Song Zhinian and Liu Chang'an are as close as sisters and they despise you. Don't you want revenge?"

"You don't want to see the Cheng'en Mansion destroyed? You don't want to see Song Zhilan regret it? You don't want to see Liu Chang'an wandering around?"

"Don't you want me to be your concubine in my house, and Song Zhinian to be your humble servant, kneeling at your feet and calling you 'Empress'?"

Liu Qingru: ...

Of course she wants to!!

My heart aches just thinking about it!!

Whenever the scene described by the prince even slightly surfaced in her mind, Liu Qingru couldn't help but feel excited to the point of her blood boiling. She took a deep breath, barely controlling her head, and asked aloud, "Prince, if I really did it, would you really, really support me?"

If Xiao Xun was just using her to drag Song Zhinian into this, and then didn't fulfill his promise to be his wife, Liu Qingru wouldn't be able to stretch him or break him...

"Heaven and earth can bear witness to my words. If I break my oath, I will never have a chance to become emperor."

Xiao Xun looked very serious. He raised his hand and swore to the moon. It seemed that he was very serious, but in fact, it was just that.

He wanted to plot against Song Zhinian. Firstly, as he said, he wanted to win over the Cheng'en Mansion, but he knew very well that the possibility was not great.

The Song family is tightly bound to the Crown Prince, and a daughter alone can't separate them. Their so-called wooing is really just a trial run...

His main reason was to disgust the Song family and the prince, so that even if Xiao Chuo succeeded to the throne, she would not be happy. Another reason was that Queen Song had a daughter who had died, and she had some empathy for her niece Song Zhinian and loved her very much.

If Song Zhinian was tricked and entered his mansion as a concubine, Queen Song's broken body would not be able to bear it and she would die of anger.

Then, given the emperor's love for his mother, he would definitely make her the empress, and his status would rise accordingly. Although he would not be able to overthrow the crown prince, after all, Xiao Chuo's current situation was not because he was the legitimate son.

But a higher status is better than a lower one. At the very least, his fiefdom will be larger.

Of course, the most important reason was that Xiao Xun wanted to leave a way out for himself, just like Emperor Yingwu did. It was just that his father was too conservative, and the one he chose for him was just a dispensable cousin as the future Crown Princess!

How can he compare to Song Zhinian?

She was the legitimate daughter of Duke Cheng'en, whom Queen Song loved like her own daughter. If she fell into his house, it would be like the prince's party had a hostage in his hands.

Now, by taking Song Zhinian into the palace, he can firstly disgust the Crown Prince and the Empress, and later, if the Crown Prince really ascends the throne, he can directly make her his legitimate wife and rely on this girl to continue to be the King of Yan at ease.

After all, the matter has been settled, and the prince can't just watch his cousin suffer.

Even Duke Cheng'en would not allow it.

As for the promise he made to Liu Qingru, it was undoubtedly a lie. Since he wanted to use Song Zhinian as a retreat, Xiao Xun couldn't be wrong. Even if he was "accomplishing good things" in the palace, he had to be forced to do so...