Chapter 630 - Imperial Noble Consort Wens Doubts (2/2)

Emperor Zongwen’s expression softened when he heard Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen’s soft and gentle voice. There was a note of care in her concern. He gestured for Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen to go over. Then, he pulled her to sit down beside him and said gently, “My love, you don’t have to do this. I will leave soon. I have to visit Mother. I heard that something happened at Mother’s place earlier, and she is displeased because of it.”

Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen obeyed Emperor Zongwen’s word obediently, sat down and looked up. When she heard that Emperor Zongwen was about to leave, a hint of disappointment appeared on her face, but the disappointment was immediately covered by a gentle smile. However, even if her expression grew faster, Emperor Zongwen, who had been staring at her closely, had noticed it, and his expression grew even gentler.

“Your Majesty, no matter how busy you are, you can leave after you drink the sober-up soup. I won’t prepare food for you here. I heard that what had happened in the Empress Dowager’s place was also about the Southern Barbarian Lands. It was said that Princess Caifeng didn’t know that the Southern Barbarian Lands sent a poisonous accessory, and wanted to give it to Consort Xuan. This made the Empress Dowager very unhappy. I also sent someone to inquire about it. The Empress Dowager said that it was nothing.”

Emperor Zongwen had known about this long ago. As such, he was even more determined to marry Princess Caifeng to Feng Yuzhen. The back garden of anyone would not be peaceful with such a vicious woman. As such, Crown Prince Xieyue had brought up the matter and agreed. When he heard that Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen had already dealt with the matter first and that her behavior was decent, he praised her greatly.

“My love, you are indeed my good consort. Since that’s the case, I shall not go to Cining Palace. I shall have dinner at your palace today,” Emperor Zongwen said with satisfaction.

At this time, the sober-up soup had been sent over. Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen beamed and brought the soup to Emperor Zongwen. Emperor Zongwen took it and drank it up. It was not bitter and the sweetness was just right in taste. It was his favorite flavor. He was more satisfied with Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen. When he put down the bowl in his hand, Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen had already brought him a fragrant handkerchief. After he slightly wiped his lips, Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen took it and placed it on the tray before asking someone to take it away.

“Your Majesty, I am so happy that you can have dinner with me. Just now, you asked about Xuehe. Do you want me to send someone to ask her here?” Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen could not hide the joy on her face. There was a hint of joy on her lips, as if she was very surprised that Emperor Zongwen would stay for dinner. She could not suppress the overjoyed look on her calm face.

“No, don’t have to ask her to come back. Let her accompany Princess Caifeng for a stroll.” Emperor Zongwen waved his hand.

At this moment, he was confused and could not make up his mind. He did not intend to ask the Sixth Princess to come here. Originally, Emperor Zongwen had come to sound out the Sixth Princess’s views. Even though it was up to him to decide which princess to marry into another country, it would be better if he could see that his daughter was willing to marry.

Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen nodded with a smile, as if she did not know that she had made Emperor Zongwen change his mind with a few words. She wholeheartedly asked her lead palace maid to prepare Emperor Zongwen’s favorite dishes. She smiled and persuaded him softly, “Your Majesty, I went to Consort Yu’s palace early in the morning. She is so thin that she is almost beyond recognition. She told me that if you are free, you can go to her palace to have a look. She only has you now.”

Emperor Zongwen’s expression darkened when he heard Consort Yu. He harrumphed coldly and said, “She only has me? She couldn’t even protect the royal child, but focused on fight with others. How could she have the face to say that?”

“Your Majesty…” Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen wanted to continue persuading him but Emperor Zongwen glared at her angrily. She was so frightened that she could not say a word.

“Leave Consort Yu alone. Now that she didn’t protect my child, what does she want from me. Stop daydreaming!”

Emperor Zongwen’s eyes turned sharp and his expression was glum. It seemed that Consort Yu really could not turn over this time. The corners of Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen’s eyes twitched slightly and she tactfully did not continue. She timidly changed the topic and said, “What about Consort Zhao? After all, there is no clear proof that she did that…”

Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen stole a glance at Emperor Zongwen. She did not finish what she wanted to say, but had completely expressed her meaning.

“Leave Consort Zhao alone too. She has been thrown into the Cold Palace. What else does she want? Just let her live in the Cold Palace. Anyway, she has been living a cold and lonely life,” Emperor Zongwen stated lightly.

Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen did not understand what he meant at the moment. She peeked at his face and did not see any emotion on his face. She could not tell what he meant. However, relative to his firm att.i.tude towards Consort Yu, he seemed less cruel to Consort Zhao. She felt that there was something hidden in his words. Did he mean that she had lived a cold and lonely life in the first 10 years?

For so many years, Consort Zhao had been independent of the people in the harem. She did not need to pay her respects to the Empress or the Empress Dowager, nor could she come out. She was protected by Emperor Zongwen in Mingyue Palace. Up to now, Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen still did not understand what Emperor Zongwen want. If he was protecting her, it didn’t make sense as he had locked up his favorite consort for 10 years.

If he didn’t dote on her and just wanted to lock her up, what about the guards at the door? She had seen with her own eyes that the Empress was blocked by the guards when she came to the palace.

Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen had always been confused by Emperor Zongwen’s att.i.tude toward Consort Zhao. In this situation, if Emperor Zongwen really hated Consort Zhao very much, he would not have said so much.

Even though she could not figure it out, Imperial n.o.ble Consort Wen still nodded obediently. The next time she met Consort Su, she would tell her what the Emperor had said. As for what Consort Su would do, it had nothing to do with her. What would Consort Su deal with Consort Zhao? Would there be any fight between the two of them? She would just wait and see.

Since everyone knew that she didn’t have a son, she had better not get involved in these things.

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