allonlinenovel Chapter 178 They've come to catch us in the act!
Chapter 178 They've come to catch us in the act!
"How could that be? You've been following me for so many years, how could you just stop liking me like that?"
"You and Miss Qin have been in love for so many years, how could you possibly like me just because you like me? Prince Lie, please wake up. You are a married man now, and you should be more careful with your words and actions. Don't hurt your wife because of a moment of impulse."
She admitted that Yuan Huailie was indeed tall and handsome, but she really didn't like him!
Most importantly, she only accepts monogamy. What if Xuan Yuan does the same in the future...?
Oh, right! Where's Xuan Yuan?
Xin Moyan suddenly realized, "This is it, I'm doomed..."
"Wife? You refused to be my queen because of Wu'er? Don't worry, Yan'er. Wu'er is always understanding. She will accept you being above her."
"Huh?" Xin Moyan thought his brain had gone mad. What woman would willingly give up the position of the main wife and be content to be a concubine? Besides, she and Yuan Huailie had no connection whatsoever. She was speechless.
Thinking of Xuan Yuan, Xin Moyan gradually became anxious, and her tone became increasingly unfriendly, "Prince Lie, let me tell you the truth, I really don't like you at all. My heart belongs to someone else now, and there's no room for anyone else in my heart. If you want to marry a princess, then go find someone else."
Xin Moyan's words struck Yuan Huailie like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned and speechless. He remained frozen for a long time, his throat hoarse, "Yan'er, are you saying that you have someone you admire?"
She nodded vigorously, as if afraid he wouldn't believe her.
"Who is he? Is he...the Emperor's elder brother? Or Lou Shenghan?"
Seeing that Xin Moyan remained silent, he recalled the scene from this morning and tentatively asked, "Is it... the Imperial Advisor?"
She took a deep breath and said seriously, "No! Prince Lie, I think I've made myself clear enough. I don't like you, and my heart belongs to someone else. Now, let me go, or I'll really get angry."
"No, Yan'er, I don't believe your heart has changed so quickly in just a few months. Yan'er, please accept me?"
As he spoke, he swept his arm around Xin Moyan and held her captive in his embrace, preventing her from moving no matter how much she struggled.
"Yuan Huailie, let me go! I'm calling for help!" A faint, refreshing smell of alcohol wafted into her nose, and she knew that this person was definitely drunk and talking nonsense.
He hugged the girl tightly, his deep voice carrying a hint of regret, "Yan'er, I regret it. No matter if you have someone else in your heart, I will not let you leave me."
"Do you believe I'll scream for sex?"
In the shadows, someone was filled with murderous intent, his heart burning with rage. He had never held Yan'er like this before, that damned guy!
Xuan Yuan was channeling his inner energy as he stepped out from the corner when he suddenly caught sight of someone walking up behind Yuan Huai Lie.
"Oh! Isn't this Princess Danhua? Well! I never expected the princess to secretly come here for an affair!"
Damn! They're here to catch us cheating!
As she watched Song Yining's figure approach, she clenched her fists and punched Yuan Huailie's back several times.
"Your Highness, it's Consort Ning. Don't turn around, leave immediately."
Yuan Huailie stiffened. He wanted to say something, but Xin Moyan pushed him forcefully into the shadows.
"Go!"
Yuan Huailie didn't think much of it and subconsciously obeyed her, quickly leaving from one side of the artificial hill.
Supported by her maid, Song Yining slowly walked up to Xin Moyan, pointed her finger at her nose, and fiercely rebuked her: "Princess Danhua, how dare you to defile the palace during the state banquet."
"Consort Ning, please be careful with your words. When have I ever profaned the palace?"
“I and my maid have seen that man just now, and that is the evidence.”
"Oh! And then?" Xin Moyan simply gave up. Apart from the master and servant, there were no other witnesses or evidence. As long as she didn't admit it, who would dare to make up stories?
“You…” Song Yining was at a loss for words. She had thought that Xin Moyan would kneel down and beg for mercy.
"Hmph! Xin Moyan, that person just now looked very familiar to me. Could it be Prince Lie?"
Xin Moyan silently twisted the hems of her skirt on both sides; it seemed they had already seen through her.
"If the people of the capital knew that Princess Danhua still harbored feelings for Prince Lie after breaking off the engagement, and even seduced him into having an affair in the Imperial Garden during a palace banquet, I wonder if General Xin would be able to hold his head high in court in the future?"
"Consort Ning comes from a scholarly family, so isn't it a bit too harsh to keep accusing her of adultery? Besides, what evidence do you have to prove that it was Prince Lie?"
"Consort Qin has been sitting alone for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. I wonder where Prince Lie has gone? Xin Moyan, do you dare to come into the palace with me to confront him?"
Xin Moyan lifted her leg and walked up to her. Although she had no experience in palace intrigue, there were no surveillance cameras here!
“Consort Ning, envoys from various countries are all in the palace. I advise you not to embarrass Yuan Qi.”
"You wretch! It's not your place to lecture me!" Song Yining's eyes grew even fiercer; she was determined to ruin Xin Moyan's reputation this time.
"Who are you calling a bitch?"
The palace maid next to her immediately stepped forward and sneered, "The slut is naturally cursing you, Princess Danhua."
"Oh, so it was that bitch who insulted me?"
"..."
The two were slow to realize what was happening. Song Yining was furious and stepped forward to slap Xin Moyan, but Xin Moyan dodged in time.
"Consort Ning, if you want to confront her, then confront her. Don't resort to violence." Xin Moyan quickly took a big step back, staring at her warily.
A cold glint flashed in Song Yi's eyes, then she changed her expression and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Fine! Xin Moyan, as long as you are willing to confront me in the palace, and as long as Prince Lie can prove his whereabouts, I will personally apologize to you."
"What if I don't want to?"
"Then you must be feeling guilty. I will definitely report this to His Majesty and the Empress Dowager and ask His Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly. For the safety of the women in the palace, we must find that scoundrel. Princess Danhua's debauchery in the palace is a small matter, but I cannot allow that scoundrel to defile the palace."
Xin Moyan was almost laughing in exasperation when a scene from a certain TV drama suddenly came to mind, involving a denunciation...
"Very well, since Consort Ning is so insistent, then I will accompany you into the palace. I hope that Your Highness will prepare an apology in advance."
Xin Moyan spoke frankly, but she was still a little uneasy. Although there were no surveillance cameras at the scene, she had indeed just met with Prince Lie, and he had even hugged her...
She was a little unsure; Yuan Huailie probably wouldn't admit it, would he? Should she wait until she went in and give Prince Lie a meaningful look so that they would give the same answer?
Song Yining walked ahead, supported by her maid, while Xin Moyan followed behind unhurriedly.
Reaching the edge of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Song Yining saw the commotion and stopped. She suddenly turned back and gave Xin Moyan a wicked smile…