Quick Transmigration: The Villainous Female Supporting Character Became the Male Lead's Beloved

Chapter 251 The Infamous Young Lady 39

But now, what's said is said, and it's like spilled water. Whether the other person likes him or not, it doesn't change anything for him. As long as she's his, that's enough.

He raised his eyes again, his emotions now fully concealed, but the faint smile on his face had also vanished, replaced by the lifeless demeanor he once had as a bodyguard.

He said expressionlessly, "Bai Mufeng is lecherous by nature and likes to take action. The princess has never had a peaceful day since marrying into the family. The princess should thank me for what I did today."

After saying that, he turned around and left first.

Ni Qing watched the other person's departing figure thoughtfully until it disappeared from sight.

The plot is starting to spiral out of control again.

If the male lead has feelings for her, he probably wouldn't be interested in marrying He Yingyue after returning to his homeland, since the two of them don't have feelings for each other yet.

Bai Guanqing did not return to his own palace. Instead, he passed through pavilions and towers, avoiding the crowds, and arrived at the entrance of the Imperial Study.

"Please trouble you, Your Excellency, to inform the Emperor that I have something to discuss," he said calmly.

The eunuch and guard at the door exchanged glances, then said "Yes, Your Highness," opened the door, and went inside. A short while later, they came out again, flicked their whisks, and said, "Seventh Prince, please."

The young man stepped onto the stairs, opened the door, and went inside.

The emperor was so angry about the unexpected turn of events at the banquet that he had a splitting headache. He was still in the imperial study reading memorials when he heard footsteps getting closer and closer.

He closed the memorial and set it aside, then picked up the slightly cold teacup, took a small sip, and said, "Why have you come to see me at this hour? Is there something important?"

Bai Guanqing first bowed and slowly said, "Your subject wishes to ask Your Majesty for a favor, and hopes that Your Majesty will grant it."

"What is it?" The old emperor put the tea back in its place, his mind racing. Could it be a title conferment? Or something else...?

"When I first saw the princess, I fell in love with her at first sight, but I did not express my feelings because of my third brother. Now that this has happened, I still want to try to win her over." He looked at the old emperor, his tone serious, without a trace of joking.

"This..." The old emperor stroked his beard, somewhat embarrassed. "The background of this princess has not yet been investigated. It would not be beneficial for you to marry her rashly."

The reason for the marriage was that the third prince was mediocre and incompetent, so the princess was betrothed to him. However, the seventh prince had just returned to the capital, so he could not be as hasty as Bai Mufeng.

Moreover, he glanced at his son, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. He was exceptionally talented and handsome, no less than any prince. His choice of the crown prince began to waver slightly.

“Originally, I also drafted an imperial edict, intending to pass away and have Eunuch Wu announce it, establishing the Fourth Prince Bai Lan as the Crown Prince. Now that you have returned, we still need to reconsider.”

The old emperor slowly explained, and Bai Guanqing understood his meaning.

"Your Majesty, I thank you. However, investigating the princess's background now will inevitably alert her. It would be better to keep her under our watchful eyes. If she is indeed a spy, I will be able to discover it immediately."

Only he knew best how leisurely Miss Ni's life had been before. She was completely left to her own devices and ignored by everyone. Anyone could insult her. She couldn't possibly be a spy.

Seeing his firm resolve, the old emperor relented after some thought: "Very well, then I will do as you say."

She's really stubborn. If we don't agree, she probably won't give up until she gets what she wants tonight.

Bai Guanqing then smiled slightly and said, "Then I will not disturb Your Majesty's official business any longer and will take my leave now."

The old emperor: "..." That's it?

He wearily pinched the bridge of his nose, waved his hand to indicate his consent. He had been extremely busy these past few days, and now that drowsiness was creeping in, he simply decided not to reminisce.

The young man nodded, then turned around, opened the door, stepped out, and left without looking back.

Before Eunuch Wu could even bow, the person had already walked away. He stared at the departing figure for a long while, his eyes, filled with the deep wrinkles of age, narrowed slightly, his expression unreadable.