Chapter 311
CHAPTER 311 (1): THIS PRINCE'S WOMAN
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Pei Yaran’s fists tightened again, her gaze immediately going to Su Xi-er . It hasn’t even been that long since I took her away, and Pei Qianhao is already on his way . To think that this lowly maidservant holds so much weight in his heart .
The guard who reported the news to the Empress Dowager was panicking . When Pei Yaran saw the expression on his face, it only added to the anger in her heart . “Why are you panicking? It’s not the first time that Prince Hao has visited the Compassionate Peace Palace . ”
The guard’s expression stowed away his flustered expression and bowed . “This servant deserves to die . ”
Soon, the sound of steady footsteps entered Pei Yaran’s ears . She caught sight of Pei Qianhao as she turned around, and could tell that his eyes had been on Su Xi-er from the moment he had arrived . Although he was calm, his furrowed brows revealed that he was in a bad mood .
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“This servant pays her respects to Prince Hao . ” The sound of people paying their respects continued until Pei Qianhao waved his hand to stop them .
Pei Qianhao walked forward, each step like a hammer on Pei Yaran’s heart . At last, he stopped in front of her and said, “Empress Dowager, it is already past 11pm . You should retire for tonight . ”
After that, Pei Qianhao’s gaze landed on the corpse on the floor . “Someone take him away and give him a proper burial . Close up all the gates in the palace, and have the Imperial Guard Army continue to patrol throughout the night . Every section of the repose palace must be checked carefully . If any suspicious-looking people are found, send them to the Dragon Heaven Palace immediately . ”
The Dragon Heaven Palace is His Majesty’s repose palace, and there is a side palace hall there that belongs to Prince Hao as it allows him to assist the Emperor when needed . Everyone understood that Pei Qianhao wouldn’t be returning to his residence after what he had said . He would be staying in the imperial palace to manage the political affairs .
The guards acknowledged the order and immediately took the corpse away . Shortly after, only five people including Su Xi-er, the Empress Dowager, and Pei Qianhao, were left in front of the hut .
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Su Xi-er bowed . “This servant pays her respects to Prince Hao . ”
Before she got up, a big hand stretched out and helped her . “You may dispense with the formalities since your arm is wounded . ”
The sight of their hands touching was like a bright fire that burnt Pei Yaran’s eyes .
“Empress Dowager, it is already late; you should rest early . ” Although Pei Qianhao’s words were respectful, his voice was very cold .
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Pei Yaran’s heart felt suffocated when she saw that Su Xi-er was going to be taken away . “Prince Hao, this Empress Dowager cannot allow you to take Su Xi-er away so easily . ”
Pei Qianhao’s expression didn’t change, but his voice became lower . “Reason?”
“This Empress Dowager suspects that Su Xi-er has lost her chastity in the palace, and I am waiting for Old Maidservant Zhao to examine her body . When I am certain that she is still a virgin, you can take her away . ” Pei Yaran’s voice was soft and slow as she suddenly smiled and looked at Old Maidservant Zhao, signalling her to walk up .
Even with the Empress Dowager there, Old Maidservant Zhao wasn’t courageous enough to directly go against Prince Hao .
Suddenly, everybody had stopped speaking, and the only sound that could be heard was the leaves in the wind .
Su Xi-er opened her mouth . “Empress Dowager, this servant will know if I have lost my chastity or not . After this servant entered the palace, I didn’t go near any men . ”
“Every maidservant who has lost their chastity has said something like that before they were examined . Su Xi-er, if you are innocent, why not get examined?” Pei Yaran asked her with a smile on her face .
Su Xi-er’s parted her lips to reply, but Pei Qianhao suddenly raised his hand to stop her from talking .
However, what Pei Qianhao said afterwards shocked everyone, especially Old Maidservant Zhao . Even Eunuch Zhang and Old Maidservant Liu’s expressions froze before quickly returning to normal .