Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

My purpose is not to oppose Concubine Shu, but to win due respect for Lin Yuan. If I treat her like this just because I admire her, then the rules of the palace are too biased. "

Even in front of the emperor, Xie Yu still expressed his position frankly and did not back down.

"Father, are you confused? You actually questioned the palace rules in front of the emperor." Xie Qi was shocked and could hardly believe that his father dared to speak so bluntly.

"Shut up!" Xie Yu glared at him coldly and angrily.

However, Xiao Zhan nodded with a smile, expressing his agreement with Marquis Yong'an's words, without showing any dissatisfaction at all.

"However, Marquis Yong'an, I can't let you enter the palace to see Concubine Shu." Xiao Zhan said calmly.

Hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed across Xie Yu's face. He smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I don't understand."

"Because I promised my sixth brother that I would let Concubine Shu live in peace in the harem without being disturbed." The emperor's promise is as precious as gold. Once made, it must be fulfilled.

Although he looked calm on the surface, the fist hidden in Xie Yu's sleeve revealed his anger.

If Xie Yu was allowed to enter the palace to meet Concubine Shu, given his mood, it would be hard to guarantee that he would not do something impulsive.

After all, during the time when Xiao Zhan was away from the capital, Concubine Shu brought a lot of trouble to the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion, and even caused Xie Yu's wife An Qingyan to suffer a considerable disaster.

Coupled with what happened to Xie Linyuan recently, one can imagine the resentment in Xie Yu's heart.

"But I can compensate Xie Linyuan." Xiao Zhan turned to look at Jiang Xue and continued, "I know that next month is his eighteenth birthday. Haven't you always wanted to ask for a title for him?"

After hearing this, Xie Qi's face changed drastically and he looked at his father in disbelief.

Why didn't the father first fight for the title for his own son, but instead thought of giving it to Xie Linyuan, who was born a servant?

Xie Yu explained, “I had requested this from the late emperor before, but he refused because he thought Xie Linyuan was not of noble descent.

According to the ancestral system, no one can be granted a title unless he has made outstanding military achievements or made great contributions. Even though Xie Linyuan made great contributions in saving the emperor, he did not receive a title, let alone one now."

"Don't worry, leave this matter to me." Xiao Zhan said, his eyes moving back and forth between Xie Linyuan and Xie Qi, a meaningful smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

That smile made Xie Qi feel uneasy, as if a chill was rising from his back.

As night fell and everything was silent, the back door of Yong'an Marquis's Mansion quietly opened, and a black shadow quickly disappeared into the darkness.

The night was as dark as ink. In the shadows outside the palace wall, a figure squatted silently in the corner. He glanced at the stone wall on the city wall. Soon, there was a slight movement under the wall. Soon, a half-height hole appeared.

Xie Qi quickly bent down and crawled into the cave, then carefully covered the entrance.

"Prince, please follow me." A servant whispered, leading Xie Qi through the quiet palace corridor.

Soon, they arrived at the palace where Concubine Shu lived.

As soon as he stepped through the threshold, Xie Qi saw a woman lying on the couch. She was wearing a gorgeous long dress, with a wide hem like a blooming flower, extending to the ground.

The veil swayed gently in the evening breeze, looking particularly dreamy under the moonlight.

The concubine was lying on her side, with an elegant posture and a loving look at the door. Her charming curves made people's heart flutter.

The young Xie Qi couldn't help but feel moved by this scene.

But thinking that she was the concubine of the previous emperor, he resisted the urge and knelt down respectfully, "Your Majesty."

Concubine Shu responded lazily, opened her eyes and looked at him: "Do you know why I summoned you?"

Xie Qi was stunned and shook his head. Being summoned so late, could there be some hidden reason?

Concubine Shu stood up and walked towards him, stepped on the ground barefoot, and stopped in front of him, "I failed to take Xie Linyuan's life, will you blame me?"

"I dare not, Your Majesty." Xie Qi couldn't look away. A warm feeling surged in his heart. He almost lost himself in this temptation.

Concubine Shu looked down at him with a meaningful smile on her face: "I feel I owe you something, how can I make it up to you?"

The experienced Concubine Shu knew that Xie Qi was attracted at this moment. This young man was obviously easier to influence than Xie Linyuan.

Recalling her previous unsuccessful attempt on Xie Linyuan, she was now even more certain that she could easily take control of the situation.

Shufei's words made Xie's heart beat faster. Could it be that what he expected was really going to happen?

Xie Qi has always been unable to resist beauty, especially at this moment when Concubine Shu's attitude is so ambiguous, which makes him nervous and expectant.

"I have a suggestion." Concubine Shu raised her lips slightly, "I heard that you have always been interested in the Ninth Princess. How about I give you a chance to get close to her?"

This is simply pie in the sky!

Xie Xianyu was overjoyed. He had long coveted Xiao Xianyu's beauty and even dreamed of kissing her. Now that Concubine Shu had taken the initiative to propose, he naturally would not miss it.

However, he hesitated again: "But isn't the Ninth Princess already betrothed to Xiyong?"

If he had an affair with the Ninth Princess and was discovered by Xiyong, his life would be in danger.

Sensing Xie Qi's concerns, Concubine Shu said lightly: "The reason why Xiyong wants the Ninth Princess is nothing more than to win over our Beiling. Even if they know something, they won't care too much for the sake of their own interests."

These words made Xie Qi completely relieved, and greed flashed in his eyes again.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gift!" Xie Qi was overjoyed and kowtowed to express his gratitude. He originally thought that he would encounter unexpected events when entering the palace, but he did not expect that it would be such a good job. "Then, Your Majesty, when can I..."

Seeing Xie Qi's impatient look, Concubine Shu smiled coldly: "Go back and prepare well, I will arrange everything in two days." After that, she waved her hand and let him leave.

As long as the news that Xiao Xianyu could lose his innocence could reach Xiyong, the candidate for marriage would have to be changed.

Looking at the entire Beiling, apart from Xiao Xianyu, the only person of the right age and suitable is Jiang Xue.

In this case, whether she is willing or not, she must become the new candidate for marriage.

"Your Majesty, everything is going according to your instructions. Tomorrow morning, news about Princess Changle's identity will begin to circulate in the palace."

After Xie Qi left, the maid hurried over to report with a smug smile on her face after completing the task.

"Well done." Concubine Shu nodded with satisfaction and gave her a piece of gold jewelry as a reward.

It doesn’t matter even if Xiao Xianyu doesn’t want to admit it. If the rumor spreads too much, there will always be people who believe it.

The next morning, Jiang Xue had just gotten up when she saw Nanny Mo Yan coming in hurriedly.

"Mammy." Jiang Xue greeted politely.

Nanny Mo Yan bowed respectfully, with a little more tenderness in her eyes than usual, which surprised Jiang Xue.