Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 466 The One Who Really Made Concubine De Die Soon (25 Bonus Value Added)

The two had just formed an alliance and had no trust in each other, so naturally they would not plan anything else.

After reaching an agreement on the third prince's fate, Concubine Liu returned to Yongshou Palace in a sedan chair, and Concubine De also returned to Chengqian Palace.

Qingdai was not in good health and could not walk such a long distance. Seeing Concubine De coming back, she hurriedly went to greet her and bowed, and asked with concern: "My queen, is everything going well?"

There were only the master and the servant in the inner room. Concubine De still had a gentle smile on her face, but her tone was a little cold: "Concubine Liu has been wanting a son for many years. She is almost going crazy. How could she refuse the prince who came to her door?"

"I will let the Third Prince drain all the value from her and the Duke Dingguo's Mansion. Only in this way can I avenge the Second Prince!"

Qing Dai heaved a sigh of relief, but when she thought of Concubine De's current condition, she couldn't help but feel sad: "Your Majesty..."

De Fei grabbed her hand tightly and said, "You must remember what I told you. You must not let the Third Prince really recognize Concubine Liu as his mother! Do you understand?!"

Qingdai nodded heavily: "As long as I am alive, I will never forget the mission entrusted by the queen!"

Concubine De sneered and said, "Don't worry. You are the head maid of Chengqian Palace. When that day comes... you will be the only person in front of the Third Prince who has a relationship with his biological mother."

"I don't know how many eyes are staring at Concubine Liu in the palace. Even for the sake of her own reputation, she won't do anything to you in public."

"Be smart. There's no need for her to embarrass you."

Qingdai nodded and said, "I understand."

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After leaving Changyin Pavilion, Concubine Liu went straight to Cining Palace.

She got off the sedan chair and, with the help of the palace maids, walked through the Cining Palace and arrived at the large Buddhist hall at the back where Empress Dowager Liu worshipped Buddha.

After the palace maid finished her greetings, she immediately went in to report and then invited Concubine Liu in.

Empress Dowager Liu knelt on a cushion, spinning a string of Buddhist beads in her left hand and knocking a wooden fish with her right hand.

Although she could only see Empress Dowager Liu's back, Concubine Liu could clearly feel that her aunt was not in a good mood.

The arrogant and domineering imperial concubine is only afraid of Empress Dowager Liu in the harem...

She took a deep breath and spoke softly, "Qingqing has met Auntie..."

Empress Dowager Liu didn't even turn her head and said coldly: "Kneel down!"

Concubine Liu's expression froze.

Xiaohuazi felt a little distressed.

The Imperial Concubine's knees had already turned purple, and the swelling hadn't even gone down. She couldn't walk properly, and she was kneeling...

But even if Xiaohuazi had a hundred times the courage, he would not dare to interrupt at this time.

Concubine Liu did not plead for herself and knelt down obediently.

In an instant, a piercing pain came from the knee!

But she just gritted her teeth and endured it without saying a word.

"Boom! Boom! Boom..."

For a moment, the only sound in the Buddha Hall was the sound of Empress Dowager Liu beating the wooden fish.

I don’t know how much time had passed, but beads of sweat had already appeared on Concubine Liu’s head, and she was almost unable to kneel.

Empress Dowager Liu then put down the wooden hammer, stood up, turned around, and looked down at her: "Noble Concubine, do you know your mistake?!"

Concubine Liu understood why Empress Dowager Liu punished her, and said honestly with her head down: "Aunt, I know I am wrong..."

"Qingqing shouldn't have punished Concubine Liang for the sake of her momentary pleasure and displeased His Majesty."

"But Qingqing is just... just too angry!"

"After all, I am the eldest daughter of the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, but the power of the six palaces was taken away by that bitch Zhuang Yumian. If the news gets out, it will also bring shame to the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion..."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Empress Dowager Liu's eyes.

If the emperor had not grown too independent and refused to accept other women from the Duke Dingguo's Mansion into the palace, she and her brother would have given up on the imperial concubine long ago.

"When did I ever tell you not to take revenge on Concubine Liang and defend your dignity as a noble concubine?"

"But no matter what you do, you must not leave any evidence or give others a chance to fight back!"

"Your fault is not that you punished Concubine Liang and displeased the Emperor, but that you are not as skilled as others!"

"I can have a ruthless, arrogant and domineering niece, but I can't have a useless niece!"

Empress Dowager Liu had loved her for so many years, and this was the first time she had said such harsh words to her. Concubine Liu burst into tears all of a sudden: "Auntie's teaching is right, I understand clearly..."

"Qingqing will think twice before doing anything in the future and will not give others an advantage."

Empress Dowager Liu stopped there and did not continue to scold her. She slowed down her tone and said, "I understand. Get up."

"Thank you, aunt."

Concubine Liu's legs were almost numb, and she couldn't stand up on her own. Finally, two palace maids lifted her up, one on each side, and helped her sit on a chair.

After all, she was the youngster whom she had doted on for so many years. Besides, the emperor would not allow the Liu family to have a second concubine. How could Empress Dowager Liu not feel sorry for Concubine Liu?

But the imperial concubine's temperament has indeed been spoiled since she was a child, so it would be good for her to learn a lesson this time.

"Aunt, Qingqing just went to Changyin Pavilion and met Concubine De."

Next, Concubine Liu recounted in detail the conversation between her and Concubine De.

After hearing this, Empress Dowager Liu was not surprised, but a cold light flashed in her eyes: "De Fei must know that you did not save the Second Prince back then. Now she can suppress her hatred and entrust the Third Prince to you."

"This woman's scheming and cunning are truly incomparable to ordinary people. If she lives longer, I'm afraid that few people in the emperor's harem can rival her..."

Concubine Liu suddenly widened her eyes, as if she had heard something unbelievable: "Aunt, you, you mean..."

Could it be that the condition of Concubine De's body was actually caused by her aunt? !

Queen Mother Liu showed a meaningful smile: "What do you think?"

Defei was only in her twenties and in good health. She was only pricked by a hairpin. Even if the treatment was delayed, she would not have only ten or eight years left to live.

But how could Empress Dowager Liu allow a woman who has a prince, is so scheming and ruthless, to call the shots in the harem and pose a threat to Concubine Liu?

Including the final destination of the third prince, it had already been calculated by Empress Dowager Liu!

Concubine Liu finally came to her senses: "So that's it... So that's it!"

In the harem, only my aunt has such ability and means to do things without anyone noticing!

Until now, everyone still believed that the reason why Concubine De's life span was initially shortened was because she was seriously injured by Zhou Shuren.

"But aunt, Qingqing doesn't understand... since you were able to get rid of Concubine De without anyone noticing, why, why did you watch that bitch Concubine Liang humiliate Qingqing like this?"

Empress Dowager Liu said patiently: "In the harem, the most difficult thing is not to get rid of someone, but the consequences of doing so!"

"The Virtuous Concubine has long lost the emperor's favor. Even if I plotted against her, so what? Will the emperor dig deep into her affairs?"

"Liang Fei is deeply trusted by the Emperor and is the daughter of Master Zhuang. How is she the same as De Fei?"