Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 899: Chapter 899: Oh, the Man_1

Princess Ling’an said, “I can simply ask an eunuch or palace maid from the Crystal Clear Manor.”

“Which one? I keep track of all eunuchs and palace maids in the Crystal Clear Manor, each and everyone has a name. Surely the princess can remember?”

“Just an eunuch, how would I remember such a trivial thing.”

“Xiachu, you go find Huang Ying. Together, you two figure out which eunuchs that have been interacting with Ling’an on a regular basis, and interrogate them one by one. Find out who told the princess about this matter. Once discovered, there’s no need to report back to me, send them directly to the Serene Phoenix Palace and let the Empress decide.”

Princess Ling’an was confused, “What does this have to do with the Empress?”

“Isn’t it proper for me to hand over people who belong to the Empress to her? Wouldn’t I be overstepping my boundaries if I decided their fate on my own?”

“How can you be certain that he belongs to the Empress?” Ling’an was even more confused, “Doesn’t the Empress know what’s going on and needed someone to tell me?”

“So you’re admitting that you were instigated by the Empress?”

“…What do you mean “instigated by the Empress”? I don’t understand,” Princess Ling’an also felt bewildered, “What does this have to do with the Empress? Should I, the Princess, need instructions from others to manage a simple commoner’s daughter? Aren’t you looking down on me?”

Jiang Ning retorted, “A simple commoner’s daughter? Li Yuanyuan is the side consort of the Crown Prince, who was granted the title by the Emperor himself, with rank and salary. You decide to handle her on your own—that’s daring.”

“I just wanted to alleviate your frustration as the princess consort…”

“Look at her, she’s quite clumsy when it comes to framing and blaming others,” Jiang Ning laughingly said to Xiachu, “It’s surprising she’s been able to live this long, she’s very lucky.”

In a soft voice, Xiachu said, “I see Concubine Li is not doing well. Shall I inform the Crown Prince?”

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“Yes, you should. Off you go.”

“Yes.”

Xiachu hurriedly left to find the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince was in the cabinet, discussing matters with senior ministers.

Previously, the eunuch from Li Yuanyuan’s side had come to him, but he had ignored him. Now, hearing that the Princess Consort had also sent someone, he had to put down his writing brush and meet Xiachu.

After paying respects, Xiachu reported what had happened at the Plum Blossom Cottage.

Li Hongyuan asked, “Is Concubine Li dead?”

“Imperial Physician Dong is currently treating her and says the situation isn’t good, but it’s unclear how she really is.”

“What did the princess consort ask you to do?”

“…” This question stumped Xiachu.

What did the princess consort ask her to do?

Of course, she’s here to tell the Crown Prince that your side consort is on the verge of being beaten to death!

Was that his real side consort??

Xiachu hesitated for a while and said, “If the Crown Prince has nothing else to do, this servant will go back. The princess consort is waiting for my report.”

Li Hongyuan remarked, “Go tell the princess consort to deal with the matters of the East Palace on her own.”

“…Did the princess consort mean that the Crown Prince should go visit Concubine Li?”

“I’m not an imperial physician, what use would my visit be?” Li Hongyuan responded coldly, “If Concubine Li were to be killed, naturally, the princess consort would need to take responsibility.”

Xiachu: “???”

Feeling confused, she went back to the Plum Blossom Cottage and reported everything to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning sneered, “Men.”

Xiachu whispered, “Didn’t the crown prince always dote upon Concubine Li? Why did he show no concern upon hearing that she was beaten up?”

Leaning against the door frame, Gufeng crossed his arms and scoffed, “Do you think that’s likely?”

“What’s not likely?”

“When a person truly cares for someone in their heart, would they not pay a visit even when that person is on the verge of death?”