Masquerade in Bridal Attire and Marry the Prince

96. Trade Wine for Vinegar

Translator: Antonia

In every way it seemed a means used by the women of inner mansions. The proficiency with which His Highness applied it would mislead people to believe that he was the person who struggled to survive in the palace.

Perceiving Du Chuxuan’s bantering gaze, Yuxing Tianrui felt a little uneasy, “Put aside your look. Be careful not to be found by father, or he’ll punish you.”

“Will you allow him to?” Du Chuxuan now was secured with the knowledge that he had a strong backing. To be frank, if this time, the Turkic prince that had come was Ashina Yi, he would have been nervous. As long as that guy didn’t come, he always had a feeling that the Turkic people were somewhat mentally retarded.

“Later, you and Dongrui go for a stroll outside, and I’ll let Ada and Aer protect you from behind.” Yuxing Tianrui’s voice was still unhurried, giving people an immediately sense of restfulness.

All that in Du Chuxuan’s mind were those novels, so certainly he didn’t listen carefully what he had said and casually agreed. Only after he walked out of the Yaoran Palace was he aware and wondered how came he went out? Did Yuxing Tianrui want him to find the retarded Turkic Envoy?

Ashina Fei, who was considered mentally retarded, was at the moment heading for the spot as planned. That palace was one of those around the Yaoran Palace which were to accommodate madams and officials for temporary rest. They weren’t in a great number but quite exquisitely-furnished. This palace he lingered in had no lanterns lit up.

Seen from outside, it seemed there wasn’t a single person inside, while he himself took no guards with him, and there wasn’t a person at the door either. He joyfully sat on the bed, feeling the softness of the cushion, and what occurred to him was Du Chxuuan’s face. Somehow, he found that person additive by one mere glance.

Thinking about it, he seemed to have sunk into an extreme sensation, notwithstanding everything lay down on the bed and ripped off all of his clothes. If there was another person in the room, he/ she would have been scared by his behavior. It took over a quarter for him to finally calm down.

When the room turned utterly quiet, suddenly a person slowly pushed open the door, walked to the bed, took a deep glance at the man on bed, and, as though with a great determination, ripped off all her clothes in a violent way before throwing them to the side.

Not only so, after all these, she should take out from the hidden drawer on the bed a bottle, unplug the cork and spill the blood out on the sheet. Then, with a creepy smile on her lips, she slowly lay on the bed.

By the moonlight, it was discernible that it was a woman with blue and purple bruises on her body, and associating them with the man lying next to her, one could hardly not to imagine what had happened between them.

At the banquet, Old Master Zhao became quite upset after a wet blanket was covered on Zhao Zheng. After all, what Miss. Zhao represented was the glory of the Zhao family. Now because of her, he was afraid that others would look down upon the family. It was impossible for him not to sulk.

Old Madam Zhao managed to maintain her composure, pressing Old Master Zhao’s hand with her fingers and motioning to him to look in front of him. When he noticed that there wasn’t a person beside Yuxing Tianrui, he finally was a bit relieved. Alright. As long as they could save Zhao Zheng, the Zhao family would be the winner today. Other things didn’t matter.

As the banquet drew to a close, Mr. Xing’s expression became increasingly displeased. At this moment, Yuxing Tianrui raised the glass timely, “Father, I guess Mr. Xing is quite anxious. Let’s not keep him guessing and just tell him your choice.” Yuxing Tianrui said slowly in a perfect note and managed to bring up the topic.

He certainly knew that the Emperor had already made a decision, but whether the candidate could be successfully married off or not, it wasn’t settled until the whole drama came to an end.

As expected, as soon as his remark was finished, Mr. Xing’s expression became weirder. He stood up, as if he wanted to say something, but saw the Emperor laugh, “I said you should tame your temper better. Look how anxious you are now.” That being said, the Emperor didn’t mean to blame him.

The Emperor was about to say something to Mr. Xing, when the maidservant of the Empress hurried in, and his brows furrowed. After all the maidservant had served the Empress for a long time and knew the courtesy, so aware that she was being rude, she immediately knelt down before the Emperor and the Empress.

“What’s wrong? Didn’t I ask you to escort Miss. Zhao to get changed? Why did it take so long?” Just now the Empress had had something for her to do, but when she turned around she found the maid still hadn’t gone back yet. However, the Empress couldn’t make it noticeable. Therefore, now seeing her acting so rashly, the Empress was a little displeased.

The maidservant was close to the Empress and understood that she mustn’t hide the reality now and immediately replied, “Your Majesty, Yingge wasn’t being lazy and took it so long deliberately, but because Miss. Zhao was crying so loud in the wing palace that I couldn’t stop her.” She had an embarrassed look on her face, and by the untidy clothes of her, how could the people fail to figure what had happened?

Du Chuxuan raised his eyebrows. At this point, according to the novels, shouldn’t there be a short sharp cry and the Empress took the female guests to check and found out an adultery? How didn’t it take place? He, slightly surprised, turned around to look at Yuxing Tianrui, only to find his face impenetrable.

A master-hand. Du Chuxuan sang a praise silently. Everything had been planned by the man, but now he was the calmest one like an outsider. Even this self-composure was enough for Du Chuxuan to learn a while.

“What are you talking about? Miss. Zhao was going to get changed. Why did she cry? Was she bullied?” The Empress snorted, obviously not believing it, and was interrupted by Yingge when she about to say more.

“Please trust me, Your Majesty. When I left, Miss. Zhao was still crying and murmuring not wanting her and something.” Yingge was so anxious that she had to tell everything honestly.

As for whether she wanted to say these of her own will or it was a slip of the tongue, only she herself knew.

When the Emperor heard it, there was a slight change in his expression. How could him not know the rampant rumors outside the palace? As the Emperor, everything happening in this world was right under his nose.