mesbooks Chapter 518: Maybe There's Still Hope
Chapter 518: Maybe There's Still Hope
Seeing this scene, Shen Shuyi narrowed his eyes.
It has to be said that although Xiao Tingshan is hypocritical and despicable, sometimes his thoughts coincide with hers.
At least this moment is enough to prove that he also saw what Shen Jingyu was holding in her hand.
However, Shen Jingyu's face was really beyond her expectations.
She raised her eyes to look at Concubine Jing beside her, wondering whether her and Concubine Jing's plan would fail.
After all, no matter how stupid Shen Jingyu was, she should have known that with her appearance, even if she was offered mountains of gold and silver, Concubine Jing would probably not agree to let her marry her son.
Unless Xiao Yuncheng can endure what ordinary people cannot endure.
But will Shen Jingyu believe it?
However, when you hate someone so much, even if you can't get her, you always don't want her to get her.
Thinking of this, Shen Shuyi felt relieved again.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, everyone saw Xiao Tingshan walk up and put the cloak in his hand on Shen Jingyu.
The cloak was attached to a hat. Shen Jingyu seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw. She immediately put the hat on her head, curled up into a ball, and turned her back to everyone.
Lou Yulan looked at this scene in a daze.
She bit her lips lightly, and looked at Xiao Tingshan with red eyes and a hint of unspeakable grievance.
why?
Why is Prince Song still so nice to Shen Jingyu even though she is in such a terrible state?
Xiao Tingshan looked at the imperial physician Han in front of him, cupped his hands, and spoke in a gentle voice: "Master Han, please save some face for Miss Shen. I think you can now find out the truth and report to His Majesty and the Queen Mother."
Doctor Han came back to his senses and looked at the girl who was huddled in her cloak, her eyes bloodshot and she dared not see anyone, and sighed softly.
"Your Highness is so righteous. I will go back and report now."
Seeing this, Lou Yulan looked at Doctor Han with tears in her eyes and asked, "Master Han, is this person...really my cousin?"
Doctor Han nodded: "If she wasn't Miss Shen, there would be no need for her to act like this. I think she was injured on her face during the autumn hunt, so...she resorted to this desperate measure."
Soon, Imperial Physician Han returned with his guards to report to the Empress Dowager and Emperor Qianwu.
"Your Majesty, and the Queen Mother, Miss Shen did not use any evil magic. She just used a secret method from the martial arts world to make something similar to a human skin mask."
What Doctor Han didn't say was that this secret method was much more advanced than anything he had seen before. The skin on the face was as thin as a cicada's wing, but although it was thin, it was not airtight, and the disadvantages were very obvious.
Concubine Rou frowned and said, "I think Miss Shen was stung by a wasp during the autumn hunt and she sought this secret method after being injured."
The wife of the Duke of Zhenguo on the other side also frowned and said, "Since he was injured, he should have rested at home. Why did he do something like this? Now he looks like a ghost."
Once this is said, there is no need to explain in detail, those who understand will understand.
After all, the marriage between Shen Jingyu and Xiao Yuncheng has been rumored for a while, but His Majesty has not yet given his approval.
She was injured so badly during the autumn hunting, and I think she had no hope of getting married, so she resorted to this desperate measure.
But when it comes down to it, it can be summed up in a few words: clinging to the powerful and seeking quick success.
The Queen Mother frowned and said, "Forget it, take her away and find an imperial physician to treat her properly. This will only make other countries laugh at her."
"Don't be upset, mother. There are so many civil and military officials and their families in the court, so it's bound to be some trouble. The envoys we sent to other countries in previous years have seen a lot of this." Concubine Rou comforted in a gentle voice.
Concubine Jing was a little embarrassed. After all, no matter how much she wanted to distance herself from Shen Jingyu on the surface, she had to go to the Queen Mother and His Majesty to ask for this marriage.
Concubine Jing sighed and spoke slowly: "She is quite pitiful. I guess she cares too much about her appearance. If she had taken good care of her previous injury, she wouldn't have recovered to her original state, but she wouldn't have ended up like this."
The Ninth Princess also frowned: "Fortunately, my father and grandmother are wise and have not agreed to my brother's marriage."
As she spoke, the Ninth Princess looked at Emperor Qianwu and said coquettishly, "Father, please choose a good sister-in-law for me. Otherwise, I will not tolerate your bullying."
Emperor Qianwu, who had been silent the whole time, smiled and said, "Who do you think is suitable to be your sister-in-law?"
The Ninth Princess said softly, "How would I know this? This matter still needs the help of my father and grandmother. But after all, my father and grandmother have better vision than my brother."
Shen Shuyi's mind was not on the selection of the Eighth Prince's wife, but on Xiao Tingshan who was protecting Shen Jingyu as she left.
I have to admit that there was a reason why Xiao Tingshan was able to win so much in his previous life.
At least he is intuitive and thoughtful.
Judging from the current situation, Shen Jingyu would definitely be grateful to him. If she knew that he was also a prince, I think Shen Jingyu would definitely choose Xiao Tingshan even if she could not become the prince's consort.
Shen Shuyi turned his head to look at Lou Yulan not far away and immediately raised his eyebrows.
Tsk, it looks like some people’s hearts are bound to be broken right now.
Shen Shuyi lowered her eyes, hiding the calculation in them. No matter what, Shen Jingyu was her sister of the same blood.
Since she had no way out, she would point out a clear way out for her.
The ice skating competition became very lively because of this episode. Although the competition was still going on, people were discussing this incident in groups of three or four.
Old Madam Qin didn't come at all because she was in poor health and she thought Shen Jingyu didn't sign up for the competition.
When he heard the news, his eyes went dark and he fainted.
Qin Guiqiong quickly supported her and comforted her, "Mom, you must take care of yourself!"
It took Madam Qin a long time to wake up, but she felt as if all her energy and spirit had been drained away.
"It's over... It's impossible anymore..."
Qin Guiqiong wiped her tears, sat on the bed and slapped herself: "This is all Lan Jie'er's fault. How could Lan Jie'er be so confused!"
"Mother, I'm sorry for you and the Qin family! Lan Jie'er must have won the favor of Concubine Jing recently, and she has become arrogant. This is why she has thoughts that she shouldn't have. When she comes back, I will definitely teach her a lesson!"
As Qin Guiqiong spoke, she observed Old Madam Qin's expression.
When interests are at stake, family ties and love are unreliable.
That’s right, Qin Xuerong is indeed her biological sister, so they naturally have to be of one mind in front of outsiders.
But all these years, she has been pampering her and coaxing her, and besides, between her daughter and niece, she will naturally choose her daughter!
After hearing this, Old Madam Qin's eyes remained blank for a long time.
Later, as if she had thought of something, she sat up again and said, "No, we can't do this to Lan Jie'er. Lan Jie'er has won the favor of Concubine Jing now. Maybe she still has hope..."
Qin Guiqiong was delighted to hear what she wanted to hear.
But she didn't show any emotion on her face. Instead, she said, "Mom, don't dream on. Lan Jie'er's status is not enough to reach that position. She doesn't have the qualifications at all."