northernbook Chapter 191 Troubles Continue
Chapter 191 Troubles Continue
After returning to the Su residence, Su Yinyin sat on the sofa, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with determination. The more she thought about it, the more convinced she became that she was right.
The royal court is a treacherous place, devoid of any familial affection; a moment's carelessness can lead to certain death.
Su Yinyin gently shook her head, her heart filled with emotion, her hands unconsciously twisting the handkerchief.
She also felt sorrow for Zhou Yuan, but there was nothing she could do.
Su Yinyin sat by the window, a gentle breeze caressing her face. Her eyes were vacant, her thoughts already far away.
She knew full well that her entanglement with Zhou Yuan was not a simple matter of love and hate, but rather involved in the power struggles within the royal family. She did not want herself and her child to be drawn into that endless abyss.
Su Yinyin sighed softly, her beautiful face filled with helplessness and worry.
"Miss, don't think too much. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing," the old man said softly from the side.
The old man's eyes were full of concern, and his voice was gentle and cautious!
Su Yinyin sighed softly, "Old One, when do you think the power struggles in this world will ever end?"
Su Yinyin's voice carried a hint of weariness and confusion!
The old man shook his head. "Miss, this is not something we can control. We should just live our own lives well."
The old man lowered his head slightly, his face full of helplessness.
Su Yinyin nodded. "You're right. It's just a pity for Zhou Yuan, caught in the middle and in a dilemma."
A hint of pity flashed in Su Yinyin's eyes, but she quickly regained her resolve!
“Miss, you’re so kind-hearted. Even that prince didn’t protect you, yet you’re still thinking of him.” The old man’s face was full of indignation, and his voice rose a few decibels!
Su Yinyin smiled helplessly, "After all, we've known each other for a while, and there's a baby involved. I'm not a heartless person."
Inside the Dowager Consort's palace, she sat at a table laden with delicacies. A fake smile played on her lips as she seemed quite pleased with the flattery of the palace maids.
The Empress Dowager put down her chopsticks, gently wiped her mouth with a handkerchief, and lazily instructed the palace maids that she needed to rest and no one should disturb her.
However, as soon as the palace maid left, the Dowager Consort's smile vanished instantly, her face turning grim and terrifying, her eyes filled with malice and scheming.
The Dowager stood up and hurried into the secret room, her figure appearing very mysterious!
Upon entering the secret room, they found the fake Zhou Yuan fast asleep, sprawled on a chair, with a trace of drool at the corner of his mouth!
The Dowager Consort covered her nose, looking disgusted, thinking to herself, "Thank goodness it's not my own son."
The Dowager Consort stepped forward and kicked the fake Zhou Yuan. "Useless thing, how could you even fall asleep!" The Dowager Consort's action was rough, and her eyes were full of anger!
The fake Zhou Yuan was startled awake and looked at the Empress Dowager with a terrified expression, pleading, "Empress Dowager, spare me! Empress Dowager, spare me!"
The fake Zhou Yuan was startled awake from his sleep, his face turned pale with fright, and he immediately knelt down and begged for mercy!
The Dowager Empress snorted coldly, "Do you know you've ruined my grand plan!" She crossed her arms and stared coldly at the fake Zhou Yuan!
"Your Highness, please calm your anger. I truly did not know." The fake Zhou Yuan's forehead slammed against the ground, making a "thump, thump" sound!
"Su Yinyin didn't take the bait, all because of you!" The Empress Dowager's eyes widened, wishing she could devour the fake Zhou Yuan alive!
"Your Highness, I didn't want this to happen either." The fake Zhou Yuan trembled violently, his voice trembling with sobs!
He thought the Empress Dowager would release him after their night of passion, but instead, she locked him in this dark and gloomy room. If he had known this would happen, he should have sneaked away.
"What use are you to me!" A chilling murderous intent flashed in the Empress Dowager's eyes, sending shivers down one's spine!
"Your Highness, please give me another chance! I will definitely atone for my sins!" The fake Zhou Yuan collapsed to the ground, tears streaming down his face, pleading desperately!
"Fine, I'll give you one more chance. If you mess this up again, I won't let you off easily!" The Dowager frowned, thought for a while, and finally decided to give the fake Zhou Yuan another chance!
"Thank you so much, Your Highness! Thank you so much, Your Highness!" The fake Zhou Yuan kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude, as if he had been granted a pardon.
"Get out!" The Dowager waved her hand impatiently, signaling the fake Zhou Yuan to leave immediately!
Not long after the fake Zhou Yuan left the secret room.
A commotion arose outside the Su residence. The people insisted on seeing Su Yinyin, refusing to identify themselves. Left with no other option, Uncle Li came to the villa to inform Su Yinyin.
"Miss, I'll go and see what's going on."
After a short while, the old man returned and reported, "Miss, it's someone from the Prince's Mansion. They say the Regent has something to give you."
The first man looked at Su Yinyin with a puzzled and confused expression.
Su Yinyin frowned, her tone resolute: "I won't see them. Let them leave."
Without a moment's hesitation, Lao Yi complied immediately.
However, the people from the Prince's residence did not leave, but waited outside the Su residence. They stood outside the gate with resolute expressions.
Su Yinyin frowned and asked, "What exactly are they trying to do?"
The old man suggested, "Miss, why don't we go and take a look? Just in case it's something important."
"Okay, let's go take a look." Su Yinyin stopped and thought for a moment before finally deciding to go check it out!
Upon arriving at the gate of the mansion, they saw a person who looked very much like Shadow standing outside.
"Princess, this is what the Prince asked me to give you." Shadow respectfully handed the box to Su Yinyin.
Su Yinyin glanced at the man and knew he was an imposter, the same person who had invited her to the Prince's mansion the previous night.
Su Yinyin didn't expose him. She took the box, opened it, and found an exquisite jade pendant inside.
"What does this mean?" Su Yinyin asked.
"His Highness said that this jade pendant represents his feelings, and he hopes that the Princess can understand." An Ying lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Su Yinyin.
Su Yinyin snorted coldly, "His feelings? I don't care. Tell Zhou Yuan to live his life well, don't bother me, and don't bring trouble or danger to me and the baby!"
Su Yinyin's voice was icy cold as she threw the box back to the people from the Prince's Mansion.
Having said that, he threw the box back to the people in the Prince's mansion and turned to go back to his residence.
"Uncle Li, give the order: anyone from the Regent's Palace who requests an audience is to be refused entry," Su Yinyin said coldly, without turning her head.
Back in the main hall of the Su residence, Su Yinyin sat down and gave instructions while taking out pills from her bosom.
The old man quickly brought over a cup of warm water and handed it to Su Yinyin. "Miss, are you alright?" The old man's expression tightened. "Could it be the jade pendant that the Prince's Mansion just sent?" The old man's face was full of worry.