Could Jiang Beihan today be because of his sister-in-law?
Tang Zhuyun suddenly felt a little nervous.
But then I thought, Luo Fu is married and has Zidu, what trouble could Jiang Beihan possibly cause?
Moreover, Meng Yulan herself is not someone to be trifled with.
--These women, as long as they're not love-struck, are all incredibly intelligent.
Jiang Beihan said in a deep voice, "In that case, I won't disturb you any longer."
After saying that, he took a step and walked out.
Zong Heng limped into the pavilion, sat down, unfolded his folding fan and gently waved it a few times, saying with a half-smile, "Your Majesty is wise; you probably understand my purpose now."
Tang Zhuyun: "Excuse me, I'm a doctor, not a veterinarian."
Want to see her for leg treatment?
No way.
His leg was broken by the Prince of Jin because he offended her. How foolish could she be to have a sudden burst of saintly compassion and punish him?
Xiu'er, just realizing what was happening, put her hands on her hips and angrily said, "How dare you beg the Empress!"
That despicable scoundrel, even crippling him would be too good for him.
Zong Heng was not offended. His long, slender, white fingers tapped lightly on the stone table. "Your Majesty, I have something I wish to discuss with you privately. May I dismiss the servants?"
Xiu'er, hands on her hips, exclaimed, "No way! I am the Empress's shadow!"
Tang Zhuyun sneered, "Lord Zong, you've probably misremembered. You've come to beg me, not to order me around."
But pleading was useless; she wouldn't help.
Zong Heng calmly said, "Then let me tell Your Highness a story. Many years ago, in the Xiao Family of the Prince of Zhenbei's Residence..."
"Shut up!" Tang Zhuyun interrupted him.
This Zong Heng is indeed no ordinary person.
Has he discovered the Prince of Prince of Jin's true parentage?
Tang Zhuyun said to Xiu'er, "You may go down first."
Xiu'er was still worried. "Your Highness, don't fall for his tricks. He might just be creating a charade to deceive you!"
Tang Zhuyun waved her hand. "It's okay, go outside and wait for me, don't go too far, make sure you can see me. I'll talk to you later if anything comes up."
Xiu'er then went outside with a look of unease in her eyes, standing a little over ten feet away from the pavilion, staring intently at the scene.
Tang Zhuyun said, "Speak."
Zong Heng indeed knew the identity of the Prince of Jin, and he spoke with great certainty, with irrefutable evidence.
Tang Zhuyun wasn't about to be led by the nose. She sneered, "Shouldn't you be saying these things to the Prince? What's the use of coming to me?"
"I don't lie to honest people," Zong Heng said. "Whoever can cure me, that's who I'll go to."
"I can't cure it."
"Your Majesty is too modest."
Zong Heng slowly listed Tang Zhuyun's "great achievements".
Tang Zhuyun: "If you hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that I've done so many good deeds!"
Unfortunately, I still got entangled with the dog.
Her mind raced.
Zong Heng said, "I'll give Your Majesty three days to consider. You can focus on preparing for the wedding. I'll also be there to celebrate on the wedding day!"
Tang Zhuyun sneered, "What, do you think I'll still be able to move around freely after I get married?"
"If Your Majesty desires it, there is nothing you cannot accomplish."
"Thank you for your kind offer, but get lost," Tang Zhuyun said coldly.
Seeing her anger, Zong Heng seemed amused and stood up, saying, "Your Majesty should think this through."
As soon as he left, Xiu'er rushed over. "Your Majesty, what did Zong Dog say? Please don't believe his nonsense!"
There is only one principle: what the Zong Dog) supports, they resolutely oppose; what the Zong Dog opposes, they resolutely support.
In short, going against the grain is the only way to avoid making a mistake.
Tang Zhuyun said calmly, "I know. Let's go, my sister-in-law should have finished talking with Madam Lu by now."
She did it on purpose, to make Zong Heng think she was truly flustered.
Actually, although she was a little nervous, it wasn't as exaggerated as some people think.
She wouldn't do what Zong Heng thought, and wouldn't keep him from telling him for the sake of Prince of Jin.
Is there anything that can't be discussed and decided between two people?
Moreover, this involves the Prince of Jin of Jin's lineage; how serious the consequences would be, wouldn't the Prince of Jin know far better than she, an outsider?
Zong Heng probably thought of herself as someone obsessed with love.
Sorry, but our 22nd-century romantic minds are different.
Tang Zhuyun remained calm on the way and after returning home. Only after Yanran fell asleep at night did she secretly tell Xiu'er, "Go to the Prince's mansion and find Song Jingyang. Ask the Prince to come over, secretly."
Xiu'er asked, "Do you want to talk to the Prince about Zong Heng?"
"Um."
"That's right, I'll go right now!"
Xiu'er ran out in a flash.
Tang Zhuyun watched her retreating figure and couldn't help but smile.
Fortunately, although the two of them, mistress and servant, were a bit of a goofball, they were both clear-headed when it came to important matters, and their values were surprisingly aligned.
Tang Zhuyun ladled out the chicken soup she had prepared for the Prince of Jin.
The Prince of Jin ate quickly and disliked hot food and soup.
She ladled out a chicken wing after serving the chicken soup and slowly ate it.
Xiu'er returned home fuming after finishing both chicken wings and chicken feet.
"Your Highness, the Prince says he's not coming!"
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
"The prince said it's the rule that we can't meet, and asked you to be patient a little longer."
Tang Zhuyun: "..."
Was she consumed by lust?
Can we tolerate this?
No, I can't stand it.
Tang Zhuyun's eyes darted around, and after wiping her hands, she stood up and said, "Let's go!"
"Where to?" Xiu'er was stunned.
"Since he won't climb over the wall to come over, I'll climb over the wall to go over!" Tang Zhuyun said triumphantly.
If the mountain won't come to me, I'll come to the mountain; if the mountain still won't come to me, I'll move the mountain like the Foolish Old Man!
Let this thousand-year-old enchantress subdue that stubborn and foolish Prince of Jin!
Even the fierce Xiu'er was stunned by Tang Zhuyun's boldness.
"Your Majesty, you... you wish to offer yourself as my bedmate!"
Tang Zhuyun: "... I'm going to talk to you about something important!"
"Alright then, I'll get you the ladder!"
The guards of the Prince's mansion were all top-notch experts, so they noticed Tang Zhuyun's "strange movements" immediately.
They're inexperienced; they've never seen anything like this before.
Tang Zhuyun, holding a lantern, leaned over the wall and said, "Everyone, this is a small matter, please don't look."
The guards said they couldn't handle small situations either!
Song Jingyang quickly arrived. "Oh dear, Your Majesty, stop fooling around."
Tang Zhuyun nimbly jumped down from the wall. "Let's go, let's go, take me to see the Prince."
Song Jingyang: Could he say no?
cannot.
Because Xiu'er shouted from across the wall, "Song Jingyang, listen to the Empress! Bring her back to me safe and sound later! Or I'll strangle you!"
Tang Zhuyun silently decided that she must learn from Xiu'er, who exudes domineering aura.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, he heard Prince of Jin's voice. "Song Jingyang, has the Empress returned?"
Tang Zhuyun: "No. Your Highness, come out here!"