novelhk Chapter 272 Don’t Offend the Crown Prince’s Concubine
Chapter 272 Don’t Offend the Crown Prince’s Concubine
The look was so cold that Gou Chunmei couldn't help but shiver all over. The words that were on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back as if frozen.
At this moment, Gou Chunmei felt a chill on her spine, and even a trace of cold sweat appeared on her forehead.
She knew very well that if the seemingly gentle Crown Prince Zhao Haoxuan got angry, the consequences would be absolutely disastrous.
Maybe he would really take his life without mercy, just as his murderous eyes suggested.
Thinking of this, Gou Chunmei no longer dared to act rashly. She could only shut her mouth and stand there in silence.
"Miss Gou, please be mindful of your words and actions. From now on, you should respectfully address me as Your Highness the Crown Prince!" Zhao Haoxuan's face was as gloomy as water, and his tone was chilling and biting.
After saying this, he no longer paid attention to the frightened Gou Chunmei, but quickly shifted his attention to Wang Xinyao beside him.
His eyes softened instantly, and he asked softly and caringly, "Xinyao, what happened? Tell me quickly."
After Wang Xinyao finished explaining what happened, she continued:
"Sister Cui made clothes with her own hands, full of love, how can it be considered petty? Sister Cui is a county lady personally appointed by the emperor, and yet some people say she has a poor background? It's really nonsense."
Zhao Haoxuan frowned and said sternly, "He Feiye, as a member of an official's family, you are slandering others maliciously here. This is really disrespectful. Come, kick her out and she is not allowed to attend any gatherings of the powerful in the capital."
When He Feiye heard this, his heart sank suddenly and he panicked for a moment. He stood there as if he had been struck by lightning.
"I was confused for a moment and spoke without thinking. Please, Your Highness, please be magnanimous and forgive me this time..." Her lips trembled and she stammered.
After saying that, she knelt on her knees and kowtowed repeatedly for mercy, her forehead making a banging sound as it hit the ground.
At this moment, the officials gathered here began to whisper to each other, with expressions of surprise and disbelief on their faces;
The wives of the officials, on the other hand, covered their lips with delicate silk handkerchiefs, whispering about something, their eyes occasionally glancing in one direction or another;
Even those ladies who were usually gentle and dignified could not contain their curiosity and whispered to each other.
"Oh my, I didn't expect that! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who is always gentle and polite, would actually have such a strict side!" an official whispered.
Another official chimed in. "That's right! This is truly unexpected!"
An official's wife said cautiously, "Look at that concubine, Wang Xinyao. Although she's just a village woman and a widow, she's so favored that she can even make His Royal Highness the Crown Prince angry because of her!"
"Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince even went so far as to break off relations with the Princess of Miao, the future Crown Princess! Tsk tsk tsk tsk..." An official's wife shook her head, her tone full of amazement.
"Yes! It seems that we have to be more careful in the future and must not offend the Crown Prince's concubine easily! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Another official's wife interjected.
For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Wang Xinyao.
Especially those unmarried young ladies, their eyes were flashing with envy and jealousy, some of them even wished they could replace the old man; while others secretly sighed at the impermanence of the world and lamented the unfairness of fate.
Although the noisy discussions were very small, they all reached Gou Chunmei's ears.
Her originally fair face turned pale in an instant, and her lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she did not speak.
Although she has always been willful and reckless, she now knows very well that she cannot easily annoy Zhao Haoxuan.
She also didn't want to offend Zhao Yue'er at this time and bring herself unnecessary trouble.
Thinking of this, she could only suppress the anger in her heart and bury this hatred deep in her heart.
She swore secretly, "Hmph, you're just a concubine. Wait until you enter the Eastern Palace and see how I, the Crown Princess, will control you! By then, I'll make sure you're neither alive nor dead!"
After thinking this through, Gou Chunmei tactfully shut her mouth and stopped talking nonsense.
"Enough! Apologize quickly and get as far away as possible!" Zhao Haoxuan looked at He Feiye who was still begging for mercy, frowned, and scolded impatiently.
Today is Luo Qing's big day, how can we let something like this ruin the atmosphere.
He Feiye stood there, feeling uneasy, but facing the situation before her, she knew that she was in the wrong and didn't dare to say another word.
She blushed, lowered her head, and slowly walked in front of Cui Yingying and Wang Xinyao.
He bowed deeply and said with a trembling voice, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. Please forgive me this time."
After saying this, without waiting for the two to respond, he turned around and left like a stray dog, covered in dust and dirt. His back looked extremely embarrassed.
Zhou Shen looked at Wang Xinyao, his eyes full of gratitude. He knew that if it weren't for Wang Xinyao's quick response, his Yingying would probably have been wronged.
On the other side, Cui Yingying breathed a sigh of relief, her heart finally settled down. She secretly rejoiced that the matter was finally resolved satisfactorily.
At this moment, Gou Chunmei's eyes seemed to be attracted by a magnet and were firmly locked on Zhao Haoxuan, as if everything happening around her had nothing to do with her.
She just stared at him infatuatedly, her eyes revealing a complex emotion of admiration, attachment, and a hint of barely perceptible sadness.
Until the Miao Kingdom's Grand Emperor Chen Jingtao personally came over, gently patted her shoulder, and called out: "Imperial sister, imperial sister!"
Gou Chunmei then slowly turned her head as if waking up from a dream, with the infatuated look still lingering on her face.
With He Feiye's departure, the originally tense and awkward atmosphere disappeared in an instant, and everyone was immersed in the festive and cheerful atmosphere again.
At this moment, the emcee standing nearby shouted at the top of his voice: "Bow to Heaven and Earth!"
The sound was like a thunder, exploding in everyone's ears and drawing everyone's attention to the center of the stage.
The groom Luo Qing, dressed in gorgeous clothes, and the bride Ouyang Ping, dressed in a bridal veil, stood side by side. Luo Qing looked at Ouyang Ping with eyes full of affection and expectation.
Then, the two of them bowed slowly and in unison towards the door. Every movement was so pious and solemn, as if they were making an eternal oath to the gods of heaven and earth.
After a brief pause, the host's passionate voice rang out again: "Second bow to your parents!"