allonlinenovel Chapter 137 She is very honest
Chapter 137 She is very honest
Gu Simo seemed to only then realize his anger, and hurriedly got up and knelt down before him, asking in a panic, "Your Highness, did I say something wrong? If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me and don't hold it against me."
How could Yuchi Rui not be furious? The purpose of the banquet held at the Prime Minister's residence today was to take this woman into his Eastern Palace and make her and the Huaxiang Pavilion behind her work for him.
But listen to what this woman is saying.
She actually has a crush on that spoiled brat Ye Shijun!
Nangong Shi, who was standing to the side, originally did not intend to get involved in their conversation, but she was quite surprised that this woman named Hua Xin had fallen in love with the second son of the Ye family in such a short period of time.
Seeing the prince lose his composure, she quickly gave her daughter a meaningful look.
Zhu Huaning walked to Yuchi Rui's side first and tugged at his wide sleeve.
Then she stepped forward again and helped Gu Simo up, speaking softly, "Dr. Hua, His Highness didn't mean anything by it, he just felt sorry for you. Although the Second Young Master's background is not bad, he is still a married man, and his wife has just passed away. He is still in mourning. If you are in love with him, wouldn't you be wasting your time on him?"
Gu Simo did not evade her question and said frankly, "This humble woman does not mind Young Master Ye's past. Besides, his wife has passed away, and he is so young that he will remarry sooner or later."
Not only was Yu Chi Rui's face dark, but his narrow eyes also gleamed with a sinister cold light.
Zhu Huaning held Gu Simo's hand and smiled, "Marriage is a major life event, and naturally, it's your decision. The main reason we invited you here today is to arrange a marriage between us. You healed Prince Cheng's injured leg and appearance, and as his brother and sister-in-law, His Highness and I are very grateful and respectful to you. However, we don't know how to repay you on Prince Cheng's behalf, so I suggested to His Highness that he take you in as his sworn sister. That way, you will have someone to rely on in the capital, and the Eastern Palace will be your home. You won't have to travel around anymore."
Gu Simo was slightly taken aback.
She wasn't stupid; of course she could see through the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's intentions. Besides, her younger sister had already warned her about the Crown Prince's peculiar habit: he had no real skills, but loved to amass women.
The crown prince of a nation acts like a beast that doesn't discriminate between his food and his women. He likes to bring any woman he deems useful into his Eastern Palace.
To her surprise, the Crown Princess asked her to become the Crown Prince's sworn sister...
Her lips twitched slightly. She guessed that the Crown Prince couldn't accept that she had someone she loved, but he still wanted to win her over, so he changed his mind at the last minute!
"Your Highness, I am of humble status and, apart from knowing a little about medicine, I am truly unworthy of such treatment. To be Your Highness's adopted sister is an insult to me. I hope Your Highness will retract your words and not give others cause for ridicule."
Nangong stepped forward and said kindly, “Divine Physician Hua, you are too modest. Your healing of Prince Cheng is not only a favor to Prince Cheng, but also a favor to the imperial family. The Crown Prince is benevolent and wishes to grant you a life of wealth and honor as a way to express the imperial family’s gratitude.”
As the mother and daughter spoke, Yu Chi Rui's complexion improved, and a smile appeared on his lips. He said, "Divine Physician Hua, you don't mean to look down on me, do you?"
Gu Simo felt like throwing up.
It is widely believed that the current crown prince is gentle and refined, of noble character, and is praised by all civil and military officials as the heir apparent.
But after getting to know him, I realized that this so-called crown prince was actually such a despicable scoundrel.
What gentle and refined demeanor? The speed at which they turn their backs is comparable to a demon instantly revealing its true form. What noble character? Their lewd thoughts are written all over their faces.
Let her be my adopted sister first.
I'll find another opportunity to defile her.
Then they manipulate her and make her work for them.
Is this their ultimate goal?
She curtsied to Yuchi Rui and replied, "It is my honor to be appreciated by His Highness the Crown Prince, but I am a disciple of Huaxiang Pavilion and must strictly abide by the pavilion's rules. Except for marriage, I am not allowed to form a marriage alliance with anyone. I appreciate His Highness's kindness."
"You!" Yu Chi Rui couldn't help but frown again.
"Your Highness." Zhu Huaning turned around to support him, and said reproachfully, "Didn't I tell you long ago that Physician Hua is no ordinary person and doesn't care about worldly fame and fortune? Although we want to repay Physician Hua on behalf of our second brother, it has to be accepted by Physician Hua first."
Yu Chi Rui snorted coldly, sat back in the main seat, and then stared coldly at Gu Simo.
Just then, a maid came to serve tea.
Nangong greeted him warmly, "Dr. Hua, please don't stand there."
She sat down on the other side of the main seat, and Zhu Huaning returned to the seat opposite Gu Simo.
Seeing this, Gu Simo calmly returned to her seat.
But as she served the tea, a cold smile crept across her lips as she looked at the greenish-blue tea.
Without hesitation, she calmly took several sips, as if she were extremely thirsty, or as if she had never tasted such fine tea before.
Yu Chi Ling, Zhu Huaning, and Nangong Shi exchanged glances, smiles appearing in their eyes.
Then, Madam Nangong took the initiative to chat with Gu Simo, "Dr. Hua, I heard that you are temporarily staying at the Prince Cheng's residence. In the future, if you don't mind, you can come to our Prime Minister's residence anytime and treat it as your own home."
"Thank you for your kindness, Madam." Gu Simo put down her teacup and smiled in gratitude.
The water in the teacup was almost gone.
However, she was clear-headed and showed no signs of anything amiss.
Madam Nangong frowned inwardly, then looked at the maid and lightly scolded, "Hurry up and pour some tea for Doctor Hua?"
Upon receiving the order, the maidservant quickly picked up the teapot and poured another cup for Gu Simo.
Gu Simo didn't stand on ceremony and quickly finished another cup of tea. Then she said to Madam Nangong apologetically, "Madam, the tea in your residence is so delicious that I couldn't resist... I apologize for making you laugh."
Nangong felt a deep sense of unease. She had personally prepared that colorless and odorless substance, and the fact that Hua Xin could drink it meant that she hadn't discovered it.
But she's already drunk two cups, so why isn't she showing any signs of a reaction?
Not only her, but also Yu Chi Rui and Zhu Huaning secretly gave Nangong Shi a meaningful look, wanting to know what was going on.
Just then, a maidservant came to report, "Reporting to Madam, Prince Cheng and Princess Cheng have come to wish you a happy birthday!"
Upon hearing this, Nangong narrowed her eyes unnaturally.
They weren't invited, so why did they show up?
After exchanging glances with Yu Chi Rui, Zhu Huaning, though disgusted and unhappy, could only endure it.
"Invite them in."
"Yes!"
Before long, Yu Chi Ling and Ye Shi Shu entered the hall.
A handsome man and a woman of stunning beauty, hand in hand, create a pleasing sight without much embellishment.
In particular, when Yu Chi Rui saw Yu Chi Ling's perfectly handsome face after his recovery, a hint of malice flashed in his eyes, and his heart ached with hatred.
"Greetings, Your Highness and Your Highness." Lady Nangong, accompanied by her maid, stepped forward warmly to pay her respects.
Gu Simo did not show any special reaction and bowed along with Nangong Shi.
Ye Shishu smiled and told them to dispense with the formalities, then bowed to Yuchi Rui and Zhu Huaning, saying, "Royal brother, royal sister-in-law, I didn't expect you to arrive so early."
Zhu Huaning walked up to her, took her hand, and said affectionately, "Today is my mother's birthday banquet. I originally wanted you to come with us, but Father said that my second brother is just recovering and asked us not to bother him. So we didn't send you any invitations."
Ye Shishu also imitated her friendly manner, and in such a friendly way that it was sickeningly sweet, "Sister-in-law, it's the Prime Minister's wife's birthday banquet, such an important event. Even if the Prince hadn't recovered, he would have crawled to the Prime Minister's residence. After all, the Prime Minister's wife is your mother, and therefore also the Prince's elder. How could we be absent?"
Zhu Huaning's smile froze slightly.
The same was true for Lady Nangong, but she quickly regained her composure and instructed her maid to serve tea.
Yu Chi Ling and Ye Shi Shu sat down on the guest chairs, and soon a maid brought them tea.
Just as Ye Shishu was about to pick up the teacup, Gu Simo suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, please wait!"
Ye Shishu immediately looked at her.
Gu Simo said, "There's medicine in the tea, and I've already drunk two cups."
Upon hearing her words, the faces of Nangong Shi, Zhu Huaning, and Yuchi Rui almost simultaneously turned pale.