Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Chapter 516: Wei Qingwan Seeks Help_1 (1/2)
Chapter 516: Chapter 516: Wei Qingwan Seeks Help_1
“Yes, I understand…” Wei Qingwan replied.
“I believe you do, little sister. You are a smart woman, and also the prince’s confidante. I know you will do your utmost for him,” Qi Shijing said with a satisfied look on her face.
“Yes, I understand.”
“Good, then I’ll have to trouble you with this task today.”
“Yes.”
Wei Qingwan had no choice but to agree.
Qi Shijing had made her intentions this clear. If she were to refuse, she would not only be letting Qi Shijing down, but also risking the prince’s disappointment in her.
She could not let that happen.
So, Wei Qingwan accepted the task.
After Qi Shijing left, Wei Qingwan asked Cuihe to help her freshen up.
“Make my face look paler, and use old clothes.” Wei Qingwan instructed.
“Mistress, what are you doing? This will surely give Queen Rui a chance to ridicule you!” Cuihe objected.
“Doesn’t Wei Qingruo enjoy making fun of me the most? Well then, let her have her way.” Wei Qingwan replied.
“Mistress, you’re being too hard on yourself.” Cuihe said sadly.
“What else can I do? The queen has already made it clear. This is not just about me, or about her; it could affect the prince’s grand plans and should not be taken lightly. If by satisfying Wei Qingruo’s wish to humiliate me, we can help the prince succeed, then a sacrifice on my part is nothing.”
Wei Qingwan looked at her reflection in the mirror, her decision already made.
“Mistress, I am sure the prince will be moved when he learns of the great sacrifice you have made for him,” Cuihe hurriedly said.
“I hope so.” Wei Qingwan of course hoped that her actions would earn her the prince’s favour.
She had been married for some time, but still, she had not been blessed with the prince’s affections.
If things continued this way, her situation would be very dire…
Because of this, the current matter was extremely important to her, so much so that she was willing to endure humiliation from Wei Qingruo in exchange for progress.
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King Rui Residence.
Songzhu Garden.
“Miss, someone from King Yu Residence is here. It’s your younger sister. She requests an audience,” Lin Fang reported to Wei Ruo, who was sitting in the garden roasting sweet potatoes and pheasant.
“Let her in.”
Wei Ruo was not surprised at all that Wei Qingwan would come.
King Yu had sent a note to her second brother, who declined a visit due to poor health. If King Yu still wished to see them, he would surely send Wei Qingwan.
She was just unsure whether they had discovered the truth about her relationship with Wei Qingwan.
If they had, they wouldn’t have made this blunder, would they?
Today, she had some free time. Making the most of the lovely autumn sun, she and Meimei were enjoying some goodies in the backyard. It was a good opportunity to get a sense of what charade Wei Qingwan planned to play.
Shortly after, Wei Qingwan arrived at Songzhu Garden, guided by a servant from King Rui Residence.
The moment she stepped in, she saw fruits and vegetables scattered all over the courtyard, and crawling plants that she did not recognize covered the garden walls.