Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 636

After returning home, Xue Qian thought about it again and again, and still felt that she had no choice but to go all out and chase after "Huo Jinghuai".

Although this was inappropriate and would make her seem reckless, there was no other way. If Huo Jinghuai didn't return to the manor, she couldn't see him, so she couldn't use any tricks and there would be no progress.

Xue Qian gritted her teeth, made some preparations, and went to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice naturally wouldn't let her in, so she could only wait outside, hoping to run into "Huo Jinghuai" when he came out.

But after waiting for a long time, instead of encountering "Huo Jinghuai", they ran into an old acquaintance.

This is a royal guard named Bao Guangqian, who holds a high rank.

When Xue Qian was still in the palace, Bao Guangqian had already expressed his desire to pursue her.

Of course, while still serving as a lady-in-waiting in the palace, she could not discuss marriage. Therefore, Bao Guangqian's so-called pursuit was nothing more than seeking a night of pleasure.

However, to maintain a proper atmosphere, the palace strictly prohibited female officials, palace maids, guards, and eunuchs from having illicit affairs or engaging in sexual relations. Xue Qian didn't like Bao Guangqian to begin with, so she was even less likely to take such a risk and never showed him any kindness.

When Xue Qian saw Bao Guangqian here, she didn't think much of it. She just greeted him normally, as if she had run into an acquaintance from the palace.

Unexpectedly, Bao Guangqian stared at her, then stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Xue Sile, may I have a word with you in private?"

Xue Qian felt uncomfortable with his scrutinizing gaze and directly refused him:

“Guard Bao, I am already a concubine of the Seventh Prince. For the sake of my reputation, it is best not to speak to men alone to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.”

Instead of giving up, Bao Guangqian took another step closer and lowered his voice to its lowest point.

"I can help you rescue Xue Kui."

Xue Qian trembled and suddenly looked up at him.

Bao Guangqian maintained a confident expression. Xue Qian hesitated for a moment, looked around, and finally nodded almost imperceptibly.

Bao Guangqian walked in front, and she followed behind. The two of them entered a restaurant next door one after the other.

Bao Guangqian booked a private room. As soon as Xue Qian entered and closed the door, she asked eagerly, "How did you know?"

Bao Guangqian pulled up a chair and sat down leisurely.

"Consort Xue, I've always been in love with you and have been watching you for so long, how could I not know? You only have Xue Kui as your closest sister, and now His Majesty has sent you to the Seventh Prince's residence as a spy. Xue Kui is a hostage His Majesty left in the palace. You want to rescue Xue Kui from the palace so that you can completely break free from His Majesty's control, right?"

Xue Qian turned pale and vehemently denied it.

"I didn't! I am loyal to His Majesty. You are trying to slander me without any evidence?"

Bao Guangqian raised an eyebrow and said, "Consort Xue, don't worry. You know how much I care for you. I'm not here to threaten you, but to help you. For a prince's consort like you to try to rescue Xue Kui from His Majesty's clutches is as difficult as climbing to heaven. I might still have a chance."

Xue Qian gritted her teeth and said, "How could you do that?"

Bao Guangqian said, “I am a fourth-rank imperial bodyguard with many connections. Do you remember Xiao Manzi who drowned two years ago? He didn’t actually die; he was just sent out of the palace. Just look at those dung carts that leave the palace every day—do you know how many people have sneaked out of the palace hiding in the dung buckets? The palace is managed by people, and human management inevitably has loopholes. It’s just that with your status, you don’t know about them.”

Xue Qian frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "What kind of reward do you want?"