diskusbooks Chapter 213 Is she yours?
Chapter 213 Is she yours?
From the petition's account, the emperor learned the general truth of the whole matter.
However, attributing this entirely to a prostitute is clearly illogical.
How could a lowly prostitute possibly stir up such a mess in the capital?
If this were said to be the concubine of Commander Lu, Emperor Mingcheng might believe it.
After all, the He family was backed by the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion, and his capable ministers.
But he heard Lu Hanting say that his concubine was weak and unable to take care of herself, and had a very pure nature.
There's absolutely no way someone would do such a thing.
So, who should he believe?
After much deliberation, the emperor finally looked at Chen Qing, who was kneeling on the ground, cowering in fear.
"You audacious scoundrel! I think you've lost your mind, daring to spread rumors in front of me."
I'll give you one more chance.
Tell me honestly, who is the mastermind behind all this?
"Your Majesty, everything I have said is true."
It was truly because this commoner couldn't swallow his resentment that he went to the palace to report it.
If there's more to the story, then I'm afraid I'll have to sue someone...
"who!"
Seeing that the emperor was about to execute him, Chen Qing could no longer care about anything else.
Since he's going to die anyway, he might as well drag someone else down with him; that would be a win for him.
"Your Majesty, I just learned that I have been betrayed by my fiancée."
And the man who made her willing to betray her commoner status was His Highness Prince Min…
"what?"
Prince Min has also gotten involved in this matter?
Emperor Cheng of Ming frowned.
Thinking about what Consort Lian just said, there might be the Empress and Consort Chen behind this.
Thinking of his good-for-nothing son.
That really does seem like something he would do.
"Eunuch Wei, Prince Xuanmin requests an audience!"
Prince Min's Mansion.
At this moment, in the back garden of the palace, King Min was wearing a veil and playing hide-and-seek with several scantily clad concubines.
"Your Highness, Qin Baihe requests an audience."
Upon hearing that it was her, Prince Min frowned and said, "Just say I'm not here."
Just find an excuse to send her back.
Who gave a prostitute the audacity to come to the Prince's mansion to find her?
The steward's expression was strange, but Prince Min couldn't see it because he was wearing a veil.
The first concubine, who had once received favors from the steward, stepped forward.
"Your Highness, I think Steward Lin is in a difficult position. Why don't you listen to what he has to say?"
King Min removed the veil from his face.
His face darkened. "What's wrong? She's just a prostitute, and you think she's so hard to get rid of?"
"Your Highness, Qin Baihe said that this matter concerns your reputation."
If you don't see her, she will...
"She's gone too far! How dare she threaten me?"
King Min was furious, and he stormed toward the main gate with a rage on his face.
Seeing this, the concubines wisely tidied themselves up and went back.
The Flower Hall of the Prince's Mansion.
"Qin Baihe, you'd better have something important to say, or I'll make sure you suffer the consequences!"
Hearing Min Wang's threatening words, Qin Baihe smiled.
Haha, that's just how men are.
Just a moment ago he was all lovey-dovey, saying he wanted to take her into his household.
But now that something has happened, they've turned their backs on me, as if they're afraid of getting entangled with me.
However, he probably can't refuse this matter.
"Your Highness, please have some tea to calm down."
Otherwise, if he listens to what I say, he probably won't even be able to drink his tea.
Suspicion appeared in King Min's eyes.
Qin Baihe knew her own temper, especially that she didn't like drinking tea when she was impatient.
"Speak! What urgent matter brings you to the Prince's residence?"
When the Wei Garden incident broke out a few days ago, Prince Min sent a message through someone, telling Qin Baihe to leave the capital and never appear again.
Moreover, he had someone give Qin Baihe a sum of money, enough for her to live on for the rest of her life.
Unexpectedly, she actually came to the Prince's Mansion today.
She doesn't care about her life, but I do.
Looking at the worry in King Min's eyes.
Qin Baihe laughed and said, "I thought Your Highness was very bold, but I didn't expect you to be so daring."
"What did you say?"
Min Wang pinched Qin Baihe's chin.
Seeing that she confronted him without any fear, King Min was furious.
"Is Lily wrong?"
Wasn't it His Highness who ordered Baihe to do the things at Wei Garden?
Now that things have gone wrong, you're in such a hurry to make Lily flee the capital.
Your Highness, your actions are truly perplexing!
Look at how timid Prince Min is.
Qin Baihe wanted to say, "With your cowardly courage, what great things can you accomplish?"
To be honest, if she had other options, she really wouldn't have chosen him to join her.
Seeing the disdain in Qin Baihe's eyes, Prince Min said angrily:
"Alright, what brings you here today?"
Getting down to business, Qin Baihe's face turned grim as she said:
"My booklet was stolen by a poor scholar."
"What booklet?"
King Min looked completely bewildered.
"It's my daily record book."
It lists the private matters that various noble ladies in the capital did at Wei Garden…
Qin Baihe found it difficult to speak.
But she had to confess to King Min.
When she returned home today, she discovered that her personal notebook was missing, and the neighbors saw Chen Qing go to the capital alone.
As for what she was going to do in the capital, she could guess.
After all, Chen Qing had already guessed her next plan in the past few days.
He probably also knew that she was planning to dump him and fall into the arms of Prince Min.
Hearing Qin Baihe's words, King Min gritted his teeth in anger.
"You bitch..."
Seeing Min Chao raise his hand to slap her, Qin Baihe gritted her teeth and prepared to take it.
However, the slap never came.
Qin Baihe opened her eyes.
But then she saw King Min wipe away the tears on her face with his hand.
"You! What can I even say to you!"
Prince Min couldn't bear to see a woman's tears, especially a woman of considerable beauty.
Although Qin Baihe was a prostitute, she was exceptionally beautiful, and the two had even had several relationships.
He simply couldn't bring himself to do it.
"Prince Min..."
Qin Baihe was suddenly moved when she saw Min Wang's expression soften.
It turns out there was a reason why the women in his household were willing to follow him.
Just then, the steward rushed in to report.
"Your Highness, His Majesty summons you to the palace for an audience immediately."
Min Wang and Qin Baihe exchanged a glance.
They both sensed a hint of danger in each other's eyes.
"Okay, I'll get ready and come right away."
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Emperor Cheng looked at his son, who was dressed in a moon-white robe and looked dignified.
I'm so angry!
Prince Min slightly raised his eyes, and upon seeing the emperor's gloomy expression, his heart skipped a beat.
Fortunately, Qin Baihe notified him in time, otherwise he would have been in serious trouble today.
"Li Chengde, tell me honestly, did you orchestrate the Wei Garden incident?"
Upon hearing the emperor's words, Prince Min trembled and knelt down.
"I'm innocent, Father! This matter has nothing to do with me."
The brothel was transferred from my hands by your order several months ago.
If you're going to look for it, you should look for its current owner. It has nothing to do with me...
Looking at his son crying out for justice, Emperor Mingcheng snorted coldly.
"I'm asking you, is that prostitute surnamed Qin one of yours?"