Chapter 522 - Consort Zhaos Plan in the Heart (1/2)

Not only did the He family not know how to repay a debt of grat.i.tude, they had even offended Consort Xuan. The fact that they had dared to frame Consort Xuan had instantly spread throughout all the n.o.ble families in the capital.

While everyone was wondering how King Xuan would deal with the He family, Feng Yuran really lived up to other’s expectations. Before the banquet finished, he had driven the He family away from his house. He had also gotten people to say that his relations.h.i.+p with the He family was over. From then on, anything that the He family did had nothing to do with him, and they were just strangers.

All of a sudden, it caused a big uproar in the capital.

Some thought that the He family was too shameless and too bold that they dared to plot against King Xuan. They really did not want to live. If King Xuan had not considered that they were related by blood, they would have been sentenced to death.

However, some people thought that Feng Yuran was too arrogant. Even if the He family was wrong, how could the blood ties be severed? After all, the He family was still Consort Xian’s parents’ home and the two were his biological uncles. How could he be so heartless to drive them away?

Anyway, there were all kinds of rumors and comments. Most people could see that King Xuan’s Manor had really broken off the engagement with the He family. A servant held a stick and drove the two masters of the He family into a terrible state. And it was said that First Miss He was living in a brothel.

There were even observant people who waited quietly for what happened next. No matter what, Consort Zhao was from the He family. Since King Xuan had created such a scene, what should Consort Zhao do? What was Consort Zhao, who had been doted on for 10 years, going to deal with this matter? One of them was the Emperor’s most beloved and arrogant prince, and the other was his favorite consort for 10 years. How would the Emperor face them? Or how would this matter be resolved? It seemed like it would be worth watching.

The news about the He family plotting against Consort Xuan was spread out after lunch. Then, the He family was thrown out of King Xuan’s house by his servants without mercy. Then, at the next lunch, someone discovered that the two masters of the He family had been rescued from a gutter. They were already beaten half to death. Things happened one after another, but nothing was good.

In the Mingyue Palace, Consort Zhao accompanied Emperor Zongwen to have their dinner. She wore a light green dress and had a jade phoenix hairpin on her head. She looked beautiful and was dancing in the hall. Her steps were light and elegant like that of a fairy. Her body swirled slightly. Then her feet lifted slightly, and the veil hanging from her arms scattered like clouds. She was as beautiful as a fairy descending from the immortal realm.

Suddenly, Consort Zhao staggered and her body tilted. She stepped on her dress and fell to the ground heavily. The musicians on the side were so frightened that they all stopped and looked at Emperor Zongwen who was sitting on the high platform. They didn’t know whether they should continue to play or not.

Emperor Zongwen put down the goblet in his hand and ordered unhappily, “Somebody, come and help Consort Zhao up.”

“Yes,” a palace maid who was standing by the side answered. She came over, helped Consort Zhao to her feet, and helped her to Emperor Zongwen’s side.

“My beloved consort, please take a seat,” Emperor Zongwen said gently.

“Your Majesty, I’m not tired. let me pour you some wine,” Consort Zhao said with a smile. She let go of the maid’s hand and tried to get the wine pot next to Emperor Zongwen. However, she couldn’t stand steadily, and tilted to the side as soon as she stopped. Luckily, Emperor Zongwen was quick to hold her soft waist.

“Many thanks, Your Majesty. If not for you, I would…” Consort Zhao’s face was filled with shock and fear. She looked at Emperor Zongwen pitiably with her beautiful eyes. The clothes she wore appropriately outlined her slender figure. There were tears in her eyes. She looked a little aggrieved and sad at the same time, but she intentionally forced a smile that made one feel pity for her.

“What’s wrong?” Emperor Zongwen asked gently. “Now that you’re not feeling well, why are you still trying to force yourself? Sit down and have a few drinks with me.”

“Your Majesty…” Consort Zhao held Emperor Zongwen’s hand and sat down. Her small mouth was slightly open, as if she wanted to say something, but did not dare to do so at that moment. The beauty was shy but also seemed to be filled with affection. It was the most attractive. Furthermore, the beauty was Emperor Zongwen’s favored concubine who had been doted on for many years.

Emperor Zongwen picked up the goblet and took a sip. Then, he gently brought the wine to Consort Zhao’s lips. “Dear, are you upset by some unkindness? Tell me, I’m going to help you vent your anger.”

In the light, although the Emperor’s eyes were as deep as a pool of water, there was a gentle smile in them. It seemed that he didn’t blame her at all. Consort Zhao breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. Suddenly, she stood up and knelt down directly. She sobbed, “Your Majesty, I’m guilty. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.”

At this time, the more heartbroken and aggrieved she appeared, the better it would be. Consort Zhao had been in the imperial harem for so many years that she had been familiar with this. She looked so sad that she lifted her sleeve to wipe her face.

Emperor Zongwen did not expect Consort Zhao to be like this. His face immediately darkened and he asked unhappily, “What’s the matter?”

Consort Zhao covered her face and wailed. The palace maid standing behind her hurriedly knelt down, kowtowed to Emperor Zongwen, and said, “Your Majesty, Her Highness is asking for your forgiveness. Your Majesty, please forgive Her Highness for failing to supervise her family.”

Failing to supervise her family? Emperor Zongwen’s brows furrowed. He immediately realized what she was talking about. He turned around and asked Consort Zhao, “Are you talking about what happened in King Xuan’s Manor, dear?”

It was a big thing and had already spread throughout the whole palace. Of course, Emperor Zongwen knew it.