diskusbooks Chapter 15 Self-Recommendation for Bedchamber
Chapter 15 Self-Recommendation for Bedchamber
Upon hearing this, Wen's eyes lit up instantly.
Why didn't she think of this method!
If there's a living person to marry, who would marry a dead person's memorial tablet, which is considered unlucky?
Besides, her Rou'er is just as beautiful as anyone else, Prince Cheng will definitely be pleased!
So Wen Shi had no intention of staying at the Wei residence any longer and left under some pretext.
As soon as she left, Madam Ge immediately called the steward over and said, "Go and tell the young master to come back early today!"
"Yes!"
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Cheng Wang Mansion.
While listening to the comments about Wei Yonghuai outside, Ye Shishu was secretly pleased with herself when Prince Cheng, Wen Yan, summoned her to his side.
"Did you spread the word about Wei Yonghuai's affair with his adopted daughter?" Prince Cheng asked directly.
"Your Highness, it was my daughter who spread the word," Ye Shishu replied frankly.
“But you are already ‘dead,’ and the rumors circulating are that I spread them.” Yu Chi Ling rested his elbow on the armchair, propped his forehead with one hand, and glanced at her sideways. “I helped you conceal your life and death, and this is how you repay me?”
His scarred face betrayed no emotion, but upon hearing his words, Ye Shishu suddenly panicked and hurriedly knelt down to explain, "Your Highness, please understand! I had no intention of bringing trouble upon you! I only wanted to expose Wei Yonghuai and Luo Lixian's affair and prevent them from having an easy time!"
Yu Chi Ling lowered his hand, sat upright, and looked directly at her. "I believe you didn't mean it, but I've been criticized for no reason. How do you intend to make amends to me?"
Ye Shishu lowered her head and said, "This humble girl does not know how to appease Your Highness's anger, and will leave herself to Your Highness's disposal."
The study suddenly fell silent.
Ye Shishu didn't dare to look up. After all, in order to break off her marriage with Wei Yonghuai, Prince Cheng had indeed suffered some negative criticism because of her. She had long been prepared to accept whatever Prince Cheng did to her afterward.
Just then, Wenmo entered the study and reported, "Your Highness, the Lady of the Marquis of Yufeng's mansion, along with her eldest daughter You Qingrou, requests an audience, saying they have important matters to discuss with you." As he spoke, he glanced at Ye Shishu, who was kneeling on the ground, and added, "Moreover, it concerns the Third Miss."
Yu Chi Lingfeng raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised.
"Let them in."
"Yes." Wenmo acknowledged the order and left the study.
“Ye Shishu,” Yu Chiling spoke again.
"My daughter is here."
"You should know how much you owe me. I haven't yet figured out how you should make amends to me, so just keep it in mind for now."
Ye Shishu raised her head and couldn't help but smile. "Thank you, Your Highness! When Your Highness gives instructions, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
After Yu Chi Ling helped her to her feet, he asked, "Marquis Yufeng is your maternal uncle. Can you guess why your aunt has come here?"
Ye Shishu frowned. "Your Highness, I cannot guess the specifics, but based on my understanding of my aunt and cousin, they are not up to any good. Please be careful, Your Highness."
Yu Chi Ling's thin lips curved slightly, and he gestured with his eyes to the inner room, "You may go and wait inside."
"Yes." Ye Shishu dared not disobey, besides, she was also very curious to know what Wen Shi and You Qingrou were doing at the Prince Cheng's residence!
Prince Cheng's study was not only spacious, but also uniquely laid out. Outside was his office, and separated by an inconspicuous little door was an elegant bedroom.
Since she entered Prince Cheng's residence, Wen Yan had told her that Prince Cheng slept in his study. Only now did she realize that the so-called bedroom next door to hers was just a facade, and this was where he actually slept.
outside room.
Before long, Wen Shi and You Qingrou were led into the study by Wen Mo.
After the mother and daughter bowed, Yu Chi Ling asked them the purpose of their visit in a cold and serious manner.
You Qingrou spoke in an unusually sweet voice, “Your Highness, my cousin Shu’er drowned. I heard that you care deeply for her, even bringing her memorial tablet into the palace. I am very touched by your sincerity towards Shu’er. As her cousin, I cannot bear to see you grieve for her, so I have come uninvited to comfort Your Highness on behalf of Shu’er and help you recover from your grief as soon as possible.”
It wouldn't have mattered if Ye Shishu hadn't heard, but when she heard the purpose of You Qingrou's visit, she almost threw up her dinner from the night before!
You Qingrou had always taken advantage of her vulnerability, using various pretexts to extort money from her. Now that she was 'dead,' she even wanted to take her 'man' for herself...
"Miss You, I don't understand what you mean." Yu Chi Ling's thin lips curled slightly as he asked in a gentle voice, as if he were approachable.
Madam Wen quickly spoke on behalf of her daughter, "Your Highness, you fought bravely in the southern borderlands, a hero beyond compare, and my daughter has admired you for many years. Hearing that you were going to marry her cousin, my daughter was heartbroken for a long time. Now that her cousin Shu'er is dead, my daughter has abandoned her reserve to come and offer herself for your sake. My daughter does not ask that Your Highness has her in your heart, she only asks that Your Highness give her a chance to stay by your side and serve you. Please grant my daughter's sincere wish!"
Hearing her words, Yu Chi Ling raised his hand and touched the scar on his face. "I am now hideous, Miss You, do you not mind?"
You Qingrou immediately replied, "I don't mind at all!"
Lady Wen then added, "Your Highness, no matter what you become, my love for you will never waver until death!"
"But I have already married Ye Shishu's memorial tablet."
"Your Highness, Rou'er is willing to become your second wife and serve you in place of my cousin Shu'er!"
Hearing her daughter's eagerness to express her stance, Madam Wen frowned slightly, then said, "Your Highness, I know that you married Shu'er to win over General Zhihe's mansion. I have a plan that satisfies both sides, but I wonder if you would agree?"
"Oh? Lady You even knows my thoughts perfectly?" Yu Chi Ling said with a smile. "Then tell me, Lady You, what is your plan that satisfies both sides?"
Seeing that he showed no sign of displeasure throughout, Madam Wen grew bolder and spoke frankly, "Your Highness, you could have General Zhihe adopt my daughter Rou'er. After she is adopted into General Zhihe's household, she can marry you as the legitimate daughter of the General's family. In the future, Your Highness will no longer need to rely on a memorial tablet to maintain your relationship with General Zhihe's household. You can rely on my daughter to legitimately visit General Zhihe's household. In this way, Your Highness can not only be closer to General Zhihe's household, but also fulfill my daughter's sincere feelings for Your Highness. Isn't this a win-win situation?"
The smile on Yu Chi Ling's lips widened. "I am truly moved by how considerate Madam You is of me."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shi and You Qingrou's faces immediately lit up with joy.
Despite the man's large scars and the fact that his smile was not only devoid of beauty but even somewhat ferocious and terrifying, the thought of being able to climb up to Prince Cheng's powerful backside completely dispelled the mother and daughter's nausea.
However, just as they were overjoyed, the man said again, "Unfortunately, Madam You is overthinking things. My body is already crippled, and I am no longer fit to take on any great responsibility. I only wish to live a peaceful and healthy life for the rest of my days, and I have no need to win people's hearts anymore."
The joy on the mother and daughter's faces froze instantly.
You Qingrou said urgently, "Your Highness, my heart is truly with you! I do not seek wealth or glory, I only wish to be by Your Highness's side, even without a title or status, I would be content!"
Even if she doesn't become Princess Consort, she's willing to be Prince Cheng's woman!
After all, there are no women in Prince Cheng's harem. If she can enter Prince Cheng's mansion, she will be the only female master of Prince Cheng's mansion! As long as Marquis Yufeng's mansion can climb up to Prince Cheng's mansion, at the very least they will be relatives of the emperor. Why should they be afraid of not rising to prominence in the future?
In the inner room.
Ye Shishu listened intently to every word, her fists clenched tightly, wishing she could burst out and give the mother and daughter a good beating.
It's one thing for this mother and daughter to be opportunistic and cling to power, but they actually wanted to take advantage of her death to steal her identity as the legitimate daughter of the General's Mansion. How could they have the nerve to say such a thing!