"Why is the Princess Consort here?" Qi Feng asked in surprise, but he regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth. The Princess Consort’s health had been getting worse lately, and because this journey was so rushed, they and Prince Wang had to ride horses quickly, while the Princess Consort should have just left the Northwest.
If it was not the Princess Consort, then could this person who looked so much like her be her sister Ye Xia? However, she should currently still be assuming the identity of the Princess Consort’s younger sister!
Duan Huaijin looked at Ye Xia, his gaze indecipherable. Ever since he learned the truth, his feelings towards the counterfeit Princess Consort’s sister had worsened. Both sisters were gold-diggers, he wondered if the original real Princess Consort would regret knowing his true identity?
"Is it Miss Ye Qiuye?" Duan Huaijin deliberately asked this way.
Ye Xia was caught off guard and took a mont to respond, "Yes, may I ask who you are...?"
"I am Prince Li, your brother-in-law. Why are you alone in the outskirts without even a little maid accompanying you?"
Prince Li, it’s actually Prince Li!
Ye Xia’s heart pounded wildly with nervousness, then turned into overwhelming jealousy. Ever since she heard that Prince Li was appointed as the Regent King, she regretted it. She didn’t expect the Holy Emperor, who had always despised Prince Li, would grant him such great power. Had she known this day would co, why did she let Ye Qiu take her place initially?
Furthermore, not only did Prince Li possess great power, but he was also so handso and charming. She regretted it; she should not have let Ye Qiu benefit like this!
"Replying to Prince Wang, these past few days the weather has been better, and I wanted to take a walk outside. I didn’t expect to encounter the Prince here. Is your Highness returning to the capital?" Ye Xia, noticing Duan Huaijin staring at her, flashed a perfect smile.
Duan Huaijin looked at her intently, speaking aningfully, "The Princess Consort once ntioned that her younger sister was sowhat frail from birth, hence always had poor health, yet looking at Second Miss Ye now, it seems her complexion is much better than the Princess Consort’s."
Listening, Ye Xia’s expression stiffened, and her smile froze, she awkwardly smiled and said, "This is because I t a Divine Doctor, and my health improved a lot after a year of treatnt."
The more she spoke, the more natural her expression beca, comforting herself that this seamless lie wouldn’t be detected by Prince Li.
Duan Huaijin indeed did not inquire further, instead casually said, "I happen to be returning to the capital too. Why doesn’t Second Miss Ye join ?"
Ye Xia was delighted inside. She had been worried about how to start a conversation with Prince Li!
Looking around she asked, "How co I don’t see your sister?"
"Your sister is feeling unwell, so she will be returning a few days later."
"Is that so?" Ye Xia’s heart skipped a beat, afraid of giving herself away, and she did not press further.
But little did she know, Duan Huaijin’s opinion of her worsened; to let her sickly younger sister take her place for the marriage, and not show more concern when she was ill, it seems Ye Xia does not cherish her younger sister as claid!
Duan Huaijin did not escort Ye Xia to Ye Residence, but rather they parted ways after entering the city gates. Ye Xia watched Duan Huaijin’s retreating figure, her eyes shimring with adoration.
Regret once again overwheld her like a tidal wave. Why had she foolishly let Ye Qiu take her place back then? Wasn’t Prince Li exactly the future husband she had always pursued?
With power and advantages, handso and dashing, no mother-in-law above, no offspring below, her becoming the housekeeper upon entering the mansion would bring endless glory and wealth. How could she enjoy it all?
Ye Qiu, it was all Ye Qiu’s fault. Why had she agreed so easily to let her take her place? Did she et Prince Li before?
anwhile, Duan Huaijin was incessantly entering the palace, and by the ti he left the palace, it was already late at night, a satisfied smile on his face.
The elder brother who had taken his throne, in the end, wasn’t he still going to hand over Jiang Shan to him? A little Crown Prince thought he could trip him up? Pure delusion!
Returning to the once dilapidated Prince Li Mansion from last year, today it has beco resplendent, even expanding its territory, huh, did they really think such small favors could hold him?
The next day, the entrance of Prince Li Mansion was bustling like a market, while Ye Xia watched from a distance through the carriage window, her heart both agitated and envious.
If she had married Prince Li as per the imperial decree, then today she would be the most honored woman under the heavens, what would Wang Yanran count for?
Regret continuously eroded her heart of desires, as Ye Xia clenched her silver teeth.
"Miss, let’s go back quickly, otherwise Master and Lady will be angry. They were already furious when you sneaked out yesterday," the little maid said worriedly.
"Alright, I know," Ye Xia said impatiently, then closed her eyes, "Let’s go back."
By the ti she returned to the Ye Residence, Ye Borong and Ye Wangshi were already waiting, Ye Borong’s face full of fury, while Ye Wangshi was anxious.
"Where have you run off to again? Do you want to doom the whole family? If you disobey again, just stay in the manor and never co back!" Ye Borong roared furiously.
Ye Wangshi also advised, "Xiaxia, don’t bla your father for his harsh words, the tis are indeed too sensitive right now."
Ye Xia’s eyes, filled with desire, sparkled as she spoke, "Father, Mother, you don’t have to worry, Yesterday I t Prince Li, and he didn’t even recognize ; he thought I was my younger sister!"
"What? You t him yesterday? Why didn’t you say so? How dare you be so bold?" Ye Borong exclaid in shock, standing up while slamming the table.
"Oh, Father, it’s nothing serious, right? Calm down first, I have sothing to discuss with you."
"What is it? What cunning sche are you thinking of now?"
"Yesterday, from the tone of Prince Li, it sounded like my younger sister has been unwell for a while, otherwise why hasn’t she co to the capital yet?"
"What are you getting at with this?"
"Think about it, with my sister’s frail health, can she be favored? Now that Prince Li holds power, when the ti cos, what well-bred ladies won’t he have access to? If my sister dies, can we still climb up relations?"
"What are you planning to do?" Ye Borong quickly sensed sothing was up when he heard his daughter’s tone, but his own heart was likewise stirring.
"Daughter thinks, since Prince Li is already father and mother’s son-in-law, we can’t let him beco soone else’s son-in-law. If my younger sister is dood not to live long, it’s better for your daughter to serve Prince Li," Ye Xia grew more agitated as she spoke.
"Absurd!" Ye Borong instinctively roared, yet did not stop Ye Xia from continuing.
"Initially your daughter was the rightful Princess Consort of Prince Li. Now, I just want to return to my original position. If I could bear Prince Li an heir or two, then Father, think about the glory in the future! Do you think Prince Li would stop here? Just a naive little Crown Prince, isn’t the future Jiang Shan eventually Prince Li’s? My child would then be the Crown Prince, and you, Father, would be the Imperial Uncle, Duke En!"
"But, now that he has beco the Regent King, would he still look up to our family?"
"There’s no ’but’. My younger sister is at least the Princess Consort now. As soon as she returns, I’ll visit Prince Li Mansion under the pretext of visiting her. After spending more ti together, I am confident that Prince Li will take a liking to ," Ye Xia declared confidently.
Ye Borong and Ye Wangshi seed persuaded by her, no longer objecting.
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