The Reborn Princess Has Turned Evil

Chapter 249 No regrets

Just as Jing Anle was lost in thought, a palace servant announced from outside: The Crown Prince has arrived!

Jing Anle and Jing Fengyao had a very good relationship and never followed many formalities, freely entering and leaving the palace.

"You're not fully recovered yet, how can you be entertaining guests?" Jing Fengyao's voice came from afar.

Qin Zhihua and Chu Mingyue, both sitting in their chairs, looked towards the door with anticipation in their eyes.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Jing Fengyao was taken aback when he saw the two people standing on his left and right, both of whom were smiling at him.

"Why is brother here?" Jing Anle was too lazy to move, so she simply stayed in the chair.

Jing Fengyao showed no surprise and simply said, "Of course I've brought you something nice, but I didn't know Miss Qin and Miss Chu were here. Please don't stand on ceremony, get up."

"Yes."

“Since that’s the case, I won’t disturb your conversation. My father still has something to discuss with me, so I’ll come to see you again at dinner.” Jing Fengyao didn’t mince words and left without giving anyone a second glance.

Qin Zhihua remembered Jing Fengyao's previous instructions to her: not to be overly intimate with others, so her expression did not change.

Chu Mingyue was clearly disappointed, staring longingly at Jing Fengyao's retreating figure.

At the same time, another palace maid came in to report: "Princess, Consort Jiang's maidservant requests an audience."

Jing Anle leaned back on the couch and chuckled, "My Yongfu Palace is quite lively today. Summon her in."

Before long, a palace maid entered. It was Xiaoyou, Jiang Qing's personal maid. She first greeted everyone and then waited for Jing Anle to ask her questions.

"What did Consort Jiang send you here for?"

Xiaoyou remembered Jiang Qing's instructions and respectfully replied, "Your Highness, just now my noble lady heard that Miss Qin had entered the palace and wanted to personally thank Miss Qin for saving her at Wanfo Temple that day. She should have come to pay her a visit in person, but unfortunately, she twisted her ankle a few days ago, so she specially sent me to invite Miss Qin to Changning Palace for a chat."

Qin Zhihua immediately recalled the past, but she had come to visit Jing Anle today, and it would be inappropriate to leave abruptly.

"I see. Cousin, since Consort Jiang is so kind, why don't you go and do it?"

After Jing Anle spoke, Qin Zhihua, despite having some questions, still followed him.

Now only Chu Mingyue and Jing Anle remained in the hall, which was exactly the result Jing Anle wanted. That's why she had previously sent Mu Ping to inform Consort Jiang to ask her to invite Qin Zhihua away.

Jing Anle took a sip of ginseng tea and said casually, "My brother has been so busy lately that I rarely see him. I just feel sorry for my future sister-in-law; I'm afraid she'll have to suffer some grievances." Her words seemed teasing, but they were actually a test.

As expected, Chu Mingyue spoke almost without hesitation, saying, "As the ancients said, 'A man of ambition can see the world and travel ten thousand miles across the dust and wind.'"

"The Crown Prince's ambition is a blessing to the people of Jing Kingdom."

Chu Mingyue practically said that being the Crown Prince's consort requires patience and understanding of the bigger picture.

Even though Jing Anle is closer to Qin Zhihua, she is now impressed by Chu Mingyue's courage and foresight. Why is such a woman so caught up in love?

"Miss Chu," Jing Anle said, deciding to be frank.

"Do you know that my elder brother and cousin are deeply in love and affectionate?"

Jing Anle knew this was cruel, but she didn't want Chu Mingyue to be kept in the dark.

Perhaps shocked by Jing Anle's bluntness, Chu Mingyue was momentarily stunned.

"Yes."

"I know." Chu Mingyue's tone was unusually calm. It was already quite obvious at Princess Jianing's residence last time that they were deeply in love.

“Your Majesty is no ordinary man. Even if he has many wives and concubines in the future, can you accept it if he doesn’t have you in his heart? The inner palace is cold and the years are long. Aren’t you afraid?” Jing Anle asked again.

Chu Mingyue's heart was pounding, and after a long while, she finally asked, "Is the princess acting as an intermediary for Miss Qin? Telling me not to compete with her?"

"Since ancient times, love has been a difficult hurdle to overcome. I only wish to remind Miss Chu not to let yourself be consciously succumb to its allure. With your beauty and family background, what trouble do you have about finding a good marriage? If you are willing, I am willing to inform my father and help you break free." Jing Anle spoke sincerely. Women in this world already have it tough, and marriage can determine a woman's entire life.

"I do not want to."

Even though he had prepared himself mentally, Jing Anle was still slightly taken aback.

"Your Highness, I thank you for your concern. Even if the goddess has a dream but the King of Xiang has no heart, as long as I can marry the Crown Prince, even if I am locked in the inner palace, I will have no regrets." Chu Mingyue's expression was resolute and extremely serious.

The noble ladies of the capital all said she was aloof, but who knew that Chu Mingyue had been restrained since childhood, never having the freedom to choose what she liked or wanted? So she simply became a puppet on a string—noble and beautiful, fulfilling all the requirements of a noblewoman, yet devoid of herself and vitality. Until she met Jing Fengyao, unrestrained and free-spirited, like a gust of wind, sweeping her away, making her involuntarily follow.

So Chu Mingyue began to secretly observe him and harbor a crush on him. She originally thought she would watch him from the shadows for the rest of her life, but a royal decree of marriage made her feel like she had found a treasure. Even though her family had never asked her if she was willing, this time, she was truly willing. As long as she could marry Jing Fengyao and stay by his side, Chu Mingyue was willing to pay any price.

"That's your answer."

"Yes."

Jing Anle's expression seemed to soften, and a smile appeared on her lips. "I admire Miss Chu's courage. Since that's the case, I won't say any more."

night.

During dinner with Jing Anle, Jing Fengyao mentioned Chu Mingyue.

"What do you think, brother Huang?"

Jing Fengyao calmly picked up a piece of crispy duck and placed it in Jing Anle's bowl, without even lifting his eyelids. "I will treat her well. She has everything, wealth, status, and children, except for love."

Jing Anle was astonished by Jing Fengyao's change and remained silent for a long time. However, she understood why: the court appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, turbulent undercurrents were brewing. Jing Fengyao also knew that Prince Qing had ill intentions, and the border was stirring with activity. Right now, he really shouldn't be too preoccupied with personal feelings.

This is the nature of royalty, this is the nature of vested interests; as long as it drives them, the method doesn't matter.

However, the palace is rife with espionage, and only a strong will can overcome it. In the long, dark nights, how many sorrowful sighs and lamentations have been heard? I fear that the harem will soon have one more heartbroken person.