kvmb Chapter 42 Are you feeling guilty?
Chapter 42 Are you feeling guilty?
"Miss, are you alright?" Erqing hadn't expected that mentioning the Crown Prince would elicit such a strong reaction from his young mistress. The expression on her face and the slight trembling of her body made it seem as if she harbored a deep-seated hatred.
If he were to give the young lady a knife right now, he even suspected that she might just kill the crown prince.
Erqing's call brought Jiang Qingyue back to her senses.
"Miss, the Crown Prince has intervened. Should we reschedule?" Erqing had already heard about the relationship between Jiang Chuchu and the Crown Prince, so she was very worried that her young lady might anger the Crown Prince. After all, there was still a marriage agreement in place! If her young lady wanted to get the marriage agreement back, she absolutely could not offend the Crown Prince.
Jiang Qingyue composed herself and forced a smile. "Did you think that inviting the Crown Prince would change the situation? If you don't want to reschedule, then go!" Jiang Qingyue touched the scars on her face that had faded a bit and walked straight into Jiang Chuchu's courtyard.
When she arrived, the Crown Prince, Lady Lu, and Jiang Chuchu were chatting and laughing.
"Your Highness, may you live a thousand years!" Jiang Qingyue bowed to the Crown Prince.
In the instant she lowered her eyes, Jiang Qingyue suppressed the intense killing intent that surged within her once again.
Upon hearing Jiang Qingyue's voice, the Crown Prince paused, his smile vanished, and his tone turned icy, "You are Jiang Qingyue?"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Jiang Qingyue looked up and saw that face, and the Crown Prince was stunned for a moment.
Her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting, her gaze flowing like spring water, and her lips were slightly parted. If it weren't for the scar that was an eyesore, what a stunning face she would be. Even though Qin Jinghao had seen many beauties, he was still amazed by Jiang Qingyue at this moment.
"Your Highness..." Seeing that the Crown Prince was staring at Jiang Qingyue, that little bitch, in a daze, Jiang Chuchu bit her lip angrily and quickly used a sweet voice to call the Crown Prince back to reality.
"Sister, everything you wanted is here." With that, Jiang Chuchu had the servants bring the things up, which were just two boxes.
Jiang Qingyue raised an eyebrow slightly. "Is that all?" She opened the box, which contained only a few scattered vases and other items, far less than a tenth of the original furnishings in the courtyard.
"Sister Chuchu, are you trying to trick me? You have so many things, and you're telling me this is all that's left?" Jiang Qingyue naturally knew where Jiang Chuchu's things had gone, so she definitely couldn't produce any more at this moment.
At the same time, she didn't expect Jiang Chuchu to vomit it up right away, because that would be pointless, wouldn't it?
"Jiang Qingyue, you are being a bit too aggressive. I have already heard that Chuchu has lived in this courtyard for so many years, and it is normal for things in the courtyard to have changed and moved around a bit."
Now that the courtyard has been returned to you, why be so petty about worldly possessions? If anything is missing, I will provide it for her.”
After the initial amazement, Qin Jinghao's interest quickly faded.
Jiang Qingyue is beautiful, but her heart is far too wicked.
"Is what Your Highness said true?" Jiang Qingyue had been waiting for this question.
"Your Highness, you mustn't!" Jiang Chuchu didn't expect the Crown Prince to say that. Those things couldn't be solved with just a little money. She couldn't possibly let the Crown Prince see those lists. Otherwise, how could she save face?
Having lived two lifetimes together, Jiang Qingyue knew Jiang Chuchu better than anyone else. "His Highness is willing to help you, which is a blessing for you that others can only envy. Why is Chuchu so eager to refuse?"
"You... no, Your Highness, it's... it's Chu Chu who doesn't want Your Highness to spend money. It's Chu Chu's family matter, no need for Your Highness to trouble yourself." Jiang Chu Chu quickly made an excuse to decline.
“Jiang Qingyue, look how sensible Chuchu is. You shouldn’t trouble His Highness the Crown Prince. Even if His Highness really gave it to you, would you dare to accept it? That would violate the proper relationship between ruler and subject.” Madam Lu chimed in from the side.
Jiang Qingyue stared at them for a moment, a half-smile on her face. "Madam, you are mistaken. A gentleman's word is as good as gold. Since His Highness has already said these words, he is naturally as good as gold. Are you planning to make His Highness break his promise?" With a slap on her face, Madam Lu was speechless.
Qin Jinghao had already witnessed Jiang Qingyue's eloquence when he accompanied the emperor last time. Now, seeing her in person again, he felt that she was not as vulgar and ignorant as the outside world had described.
If she had such cleverness and beauty, a position below that of a concubine wouldn't be out of the question.
"Yes, once I've spoken, there's no reason for me to take it back. Tell me, what else do you need?"
Qin Jinghao felt that no matter what, it wouldn't cost much silver.
However, when he saw the list provided by Jiang Qingyue, even the Crown Prince was speechless.
"This..." The list contains many rare treasures, including relics from the previous dynasty, far exceeding what these two large boxes can offer.
"Jiang Qingyue, are you deliberately setting me up? Just because I'm on Jiang Chuchu's side? Don't forget, you and I are engaged. Are you trying to break that engagement?"
Seeing this list, and recalling what happened with Jiang Chuchu, Qin Jinghao immediately concluded that Jiang Qingyue was deliberately making things difficult for him. His expression darkened considerably. "I advise you, there are some things you can't carry!"
Jiang Qingyue chuckled. She had anticipated Qin Jinghao's reaction and remained calm. "Your Highness, why don't you come with me to see the courtyard and compare the two? Then you'll know whether I've been lying to you."
As long as I take Qin Jinghao to see her, I won't care what he thinks of Jiang Chuchu after that.
"No!" Jiang Chuchu quickly stepped forward to stop him. But when she noticed the Crown Prince's suspicious gaze, she realized she had been too agitated. "I... I mean, Your Highness is so busy with state affairs, how can you have time to wander around with you? I'll make up for whatever I owe you, but you have to give me time!"
Jiang Chuchu was indignant. Her premonition was right. Since Jiang Qingyue returned, she had become increasingly cunning. She had been unable to get the better of her several times. Now, she absolutely could not let go of His Highness the Crown Prince, her lifeline.
"Your Highness, I appreciate your kindness, but it was my mistake that caused this, and there's no reason for Your Highness to pay for it." After saying that, Jiang Chuchu looked pitifully at Jiang Qingyue, "Sister, please give me a little more time. I will definitely make sure to complete the list. Please don't be angry anymore, okay?"
The way he cautiously probed made Qin Jinghao feel even more sorry for him.
"Chuchu, don't beg her. I want to see what gives you the audacity to make such exorbitant demands. Lead the way!"
"Your Highness, you mustn't! That courtyard hasn't been cleaned yet; it's filthy. Wouldn't that be offensive to you?"
Madam Lu stepped in again to smooth things over, and glared at Jiang Chuchu, signaling her to stop talking nonsense to avoid making things worse.
"Your Highness, whether these things are true or false, they are just a young girl's petty squabbles. Your Highness is a person who has to deal with important national affairs. I can handle this matter properly and will not let Chu Chu suffer any injustice."
After Lu's words, no one could find fault with them. Even Qin Jinghao thought they made sense and did not intend to insist.
After all, if things really escalated, it wouldn't be good for their reputation. Since Madam Lu had already put it that way, Qin Jinghao didn't insist any further.
"Alright then..."
"Your Highness!" Jiang Qingyue interrupted Qin Jinghao, then said to Madam Lu and Jiang Chuchu, "Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king. Your Highness is the future ruler of the world. You can go wherever you want. Why are you, Madam and Sister Chuchu, doing so much to obstruct us? Could it be... that you have something to hide?"