kvmb Chapter 396 Disguise
Chapter 396 Disguise
"That's good, Ruo'er. I will support whatever you do, but you must remember never to put yourself in danger. Xuan Yuanqi is ruthless. If he finds out about this, he will definitely not let you off the hook," Yu's father instructed.
"Father, don't worry, I know."
"Ruo'er, are all the servants you brought back today reliable?"
"Father, they are all reliable." Yu Xiruo smiled. Shuangjiang was originally sent by the First Prince to monitor her, but Shuangjiang had long been her person.
The family of three had a frank conversation. Mr. and Mrs. Yu were heartbroken by what their daughter had gone through, but since the deed was done, there was nothing they could do to make amends. They could only think about bringing their daughter back to live with them and taking good care of her in the future.
Yu's mother wiped away her tears, put on a smile, and said to Yu Xiruo, "Ruo'er, let's go out. Today, I specially made a lot of your favorite dishes."
"Thank you, Mother." Yu Xiruo took her mother's hand, and the two walked outside.
After dinner, Yu Xiruo reluctantly bid farewell to her parents at the entrance of the Yu residence. She really didn't want to leave and didn't want to go back to see that detestable eldest prince.
She asks for nothing now, doesn't want to compare herself with others, and doesn't want to climb the social ladder. She just wants to live out the rest of her life peacefully with her parents.
"Father, Mother, please take good care of yourselves. Your daughter is leaving now." Yu Xiruo's eyes were red, and she felt a little sad.
"Yes, Ruo'er, you take good care of yourself too." The sound of horses' hooves grew closer in the distance, and the three of them looked over to see the First Prince galloping towards them.
The three people, who had been enjoying a warm and cozy moment, immediately changed their expressions.
As the eldest prince approached the group, he dismounted and clasped his hands in greeting to Yu's father: "Greetings, father-in-law and mother-in-law. How are you, father-in-law and mother-in-law?"
The eldest prince smiled. In the past, Yu's parents would have been very happy to see the eldest prince like this, but now they only felt extremely disgusted and a deep-seated hatred.
This is the person who ruined his daughter.
However, now is not the time to fall out. Father Yu put on a kind expression and said, "Very well, Your Majesty, I pay my respects to the Crown Prince."
"Father-in-law, please rise. You are my elder, how can you bow to me?"
Father Yu straightened up and looked at the eldest prince: "Why has the eldest prince come over?"
"Ruo'er came back to the manor to visit you two today. I originally wanted to come with her, but I was busy with official duties. After finishing my duties, I thought of Ruo'er and came to pick her up." As the eldest prince spoke, he looked at Yu Xiruo with deep affection. Anyone who didn't know the situation would really think that the two were a very loving couple.
Yu Xiruo felt nauseous, but she pretended to be shy and lowered her head.
"What's wrong with Ruo'er? Your eyes are so red and swollen. Has something happened?" The First Prince's eyes darted around, and he took Yu Xiruo's hand, looking down at her.
Just now, looking at Yu Xiruo and her mother with their red eyes, he wondered if Yu Xiruo had said something.
"It's nothing. Ruo'er was thinking of her grandfather after she came back, and she was too sad for a moment, that's why she acted like this." Yu Xiruo wanted to pull her hand away.
"Yes, Ruo'er was closest to her grandfather. Although he passed away several months ago, she still gets sad when he is mentioned. Today, it's my fault for being so talkative and bringing up her grandfather. As soon as she heard it, she started crying uncontrollably." Madam Yu was a smart woman and knew what the eldest prince meant, so she quickly spoke up for her daughter to dispel the eldest prince's suspicions.
Yu Xiruo also shed tears at the right time. Although the eldest prince still had some doubts in his heart, most of them had been dispelled. After all, if Yao wanted to complain, he should have done so long ago. He would ask Shuangjiang when he got back.
Thinking of all this, the eldest prince's eyes changed, and he gently comforted Yu Xiruo: "I see. Ruo'er, don't cry. Your maternal grandfather dotes on you so much, he certainly wouldn't want you to be so sad."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I understand." Yu Xiruo wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.
"Father, Mother, then the Crown Prince and I will go back first. You should go inside quickly too, it's cold outside, don't catch a cold."
"Sigh, everyone outside knows." Although Yu's father said this, he didn't move an inch and watched Yu Xiruo get into the carriage.
"Father-in-law and mother-in-law, then I'll take my leave. I'll come back to visit you two again with Ruo'er next time."
Yu's father nodded: "Your subject respectfully sees off the Crown Prince."
The eldest prince did not ride a horse anymore, but followed Yu Xiruo into the carriage.
As the carriage drove away, the expressions of Mr. and Mrs. Yu changed instantly, turning gloomy.
"Hmph, this eldest prince is really good at pretending. If it weren't for what Ruo'er said today, I would really think he is a good husband who loves Ruo'er."
Mr. Yu turned to look at Mrs. Yu: "No one in the royal family is simple; they are nothing but wolves in sheep's clothing."
"Master, what do you plan to do?" Madam Yu now wished she could tear the eldest prince to pieces to vent her anger.
"Madam, don't worry about it. Just leave this to me. You should secretly inquire about the Crown Prince's residence and keep an eye on things so that our daughter doesn't suffer any more grievances."
"Yes, sir, I understand. Don't worry."
On the carriage, from the moment he boarded, the First Prince's gaze remained fixed on Yu Xiruo.
Yu Xiruo knew what the eldest prince was looking at, but she didn't care, her mind preoccupied with what had happened at the Yu residence that day.
After a long pause, the eldest prince finally spoke: "Is the Princess Consort saying anything she shouldn't have today?"
Yu Xiruo pulled herself together, looked at the First Prince, and scoffed, "So the First Prince didn't trust me, that's why he came all this way?"
"But Your Highness, rest assured, I have no interest in telling my parents about these shameful things."
"There is no best. The Crown Princess must always remember her status. Only when I am well can you be well." Although the First Prince was somewhat angry at Yu Xiruo's sarcasm, he did not do anything, but instead gave her another warning.
Yu Xiruo chuckled inwardly: "What a ridiculous joke. Even if someone like him becomes emperor in the future, he might not gain any benefit."
"Emperor!" Yu Xiruo suddenly looked up, suddenly recalling something the eldest prince had inadvertently revealed when things were going well between them. He seemed to be coveting the throne, and she wondered if he had done anything behind the scenes. If he had, then should she...?
His Majesty has not yet appointed a crown prince, leaving the position of future heir apparent vacant. I imagine these princes have all made considerable efforts in this regard.
Although she didn't understand politics, she had heard her grandfather say that while His Majesty would sit back and watch the tigers fight, and wouldn't interfere too much in the struggles between his sons, he wouldn't easily forgive anyone who crossed the line.
I just don't know if the eldest prince has crossed that line. If he has, then I will be able to get my revenge.
Thinking about all this, Yu Xiruo became restless and wanted to investigate quickly, but she was outnumbered and outmatched, so it seemed she would need her father's help.