Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: Chapter 618: Private Meeting (1/2)

Chapter 631: Chapter 618: Private Meeting

Upon seeing this, the Queen’s formerly enraged countenance quickly returned to calmness, and even swapped it for a smile. “I’ve made you all laugh. A clumsy maid in my palace knocked over a jade vase.”

“It wasn’t a big deal at first, but the jade vase was granted by the Emperor and is a favourite of his. Moreover, the clumsy maid injured herself. She has been sent for treatment now, and I can’t relax until I pay her a visit, so, please excuse me.”

A maid being injured is a minor issue. Sending someone to see her and rewarding the imperial doctor to treat her would already be a great act of kindness. However, the Queen insisted on visiting her personally amidst the Full Moon Banquet for the royal grandson.

Recalling the Queen’s apparent rage, everyone suspected that perhaps there was some great trouble afoot.

However, without the Queen explicitly stating anything, none dares to speculate and can only humor her with smiles.

“The Queen’s compassion for her subordinates is truly virtuous.” Someone tried to flatter her.

“Indeed, the Queen sets a good example for all women.”

“Your Majesty, feel free to attend to your duties, we will make ourselves comfortable.”

“…”

Being showered with compliments and flatteries, the Queen had no heart to pay any attention, she barely managed a smile before she hurriedly left for a side hall in the garden, accompanied by her maid.

In the side hall, a maid was already waiting. She had no idea what to do when she saw Princess An Le, who was curled up on the couch with disheveled clothes, messy hair, and crying pathetically.

“An Le.” The Queen anxiously rushed over and held Princess An Le in her arms as her heart ached.

“Mother.” Princess An Le called in a low voice before bursting into a fresh wave of sobs. “I beg you, mother, protect my reputation and kill that bastard.”

“Your Highness, your words are improper.” At the side, Liang Xuelin, who was also in disarray, said gravely, “It was you, princess, who sent me an invitation for a secret meeting. You embraced me of your own accord the moment I entered the door. Why are you now accusing me of being a lecher and tarnishing your reputation?”

“Could it be that you’re bearing a grudge against me and trying to frame me? If that’s the case, I will have to clear my name in front of the Emperor.”

“You scoundrel, how dare you!” Princess An Le, enraged, extricated herself from the Queen, picked up a vase from the table, and hurled it at Liang Xuelin.

The vase hit Liang Xuelin squarely on the forehead, causing blood to spurt out.

“Even if you want to kill me, princess, I will not allow myself to be wronged. I will seek justice from the Emperor.” With blood soaking his forehead, Liang Xuelin’s words were firm and powerful.

Any onlooker would probably deem him a man of integrity who cares about his reputation seeing him in such a plight.

But the Queen knew his true nature like the back of her hand. Her brows furrowed, and her expression grew even more solemn. “Take Mr. Liang to get his wound treated immediately. If anyone dares let word of this spread, their tongues will be cut off and they will be expelled from the palace!”

The maids knew the Queen’s ruthless methods and dared not utter a word. Softly accepting, they took Liang Xuelin aside to attend to his wound.