strictlysupreme Chapter 291: Solitary Favorite
Chapter 291: Solitary Favorite
"Wanrong greets His Majesty! Why didn't you let someone know when His Majesty was coming so I could be prepared?"
Xiao Jinrui looked at her pretentious appearance, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes. He strode to the front of the desk and looked at the paper balls on the floor. His eyes suddenly became dark and unclear:
"Why would I need to go through so much trouble to send a message when I come to the princess' place? I just didn't expect the princess' place to be so disorganized. It seems that the princess doesn't welcome me!"
Seeing Xiao Jinrui being as easygoing as ever, Jiang Wanrong couldn't help but let down her guard. She hurried forward and filled Xiao Jinrui's cup with the tea Miaoyan had just prepared. Then she looked at her pitifully and said,
"Your Highness, what are you talking about? I'm so happy that Your Highness can come to visit me. How can I not welcome Your Highness? Your Highness hasn't come to see me for so long. Wanrong thought that Your Highness had forgotten me!"
At this point, Jiang Wanrong's tears instantly fell. She had been confined to the yard during this period, and naturally she could not suppress the grievances in her heart. Xiao Jinrui only said a few words of concern, and Jiang Wanrong could not help but shed tears. Her heartbroken look made Xiao Jinrui feel unprecedented disgust. If he had not wanted to get the antidote from Jiang Wanrong at this time, he would have already waved his sleeves and left.
Suppressing the disgust in his heart, Xiao Jinrui couldn't help but speak to comfort her: "During this period, I was busy with official duties and could not spare the time. I neglected the princess. It is my fault! I didn't expect that the servants in the mansion would be so hypocritical and neglect the princess. When I find out the reason, I will definitely punish her severely and vent her anger.
In order to make up for my debt, I specially asked someone to buy you some headgear. Do you like it?"
"Gu Qing, have someone send it to the princess!"
"Yes!" Hearing Xiao Jinrui's words, Gu Qing quickly agreed.
Jiang Wanrong didn't expect that Xiao Jinrui would be so nice to her this time. You know, when they got married, Xiao Jinrui didn't care about her so much.
The maids and old women in the mansion have always been flattering the powerful and bullying the weak. She was scolded by the imperial concubine and confined to the public. The servants in the mansion took advantage of the situation and treated her harshly. Although she was angry, she cared more about Xiao Jinrui's attitude. She was flattered that he thought of her. As long as Xiao Jinrui's heart was with her, she would take revenge sooner or later, so why should she be afraid of anything else!
Seeing the maid holding a dazzling array of jewelry and head ornaments, Jiang Wanrong's frail heart was greatly satisfied. She couldn't help but feel secretly happy. Could this be what others say: a short separation is better than a new marriage? Suppressing the joy in her heart, Jiang Wanrong looked at Xiao Jinrui shyly and said:
"It is my great blessing to receive the Prince's favor. I never thought that the Prince would send me so many valuable gifts. I really feel unworthy of them!"
Seeing Jiang Wanrong's reluctance to accept, Xiao Jinrui suppressed the strangeness in his eyes, then looked at her coldly and said:
"The princess truly deserves this!"
After hearing what Xiao Jinrui said, the smile on Jiang Wanrong's face suddenly froze. She looked at Xiao Jinrui in surprise, not knowing what he meant!
Seeing that Jiang Wanrong was looking at him in confusion, Xiao Jinrui's expression changed. Then he came to Jiang Wanrong meaningfully and whispered softly:
"We've been married for so long, and Princess hasn't given me a son or daughter. I really don't deserve it! Princess, don't you agree?"
Jiang Wanrong had not expected that Xiao Jinrui would suddenly bring up the issue of offspring. You know, she was even more anxious about this matter than Xiao Jinrui, but she believed in her mother's methods and would definitely not make such a simple mistake. Thinking of this, Jiang Wanrong couldn't help but feel guilty. Looking at Xiao Jinrui's piercing eyes, Jiang Wanrong couldn't help but blush and said shyly:
"What are you talking about, Your Highness? I haven't seen you for such a long time, Your Highness, please don't embarrass me like this!"
Although Jiang Wanrong said so, she couldn't help but feel worried. You know, they have been married for so long, not only did she have no news, but even the other concubines had no good news.
Although she had thought about drugging him more than once, she had always rejected it. Now that she heard Xiao Jinrui also mentioned this matter, Jiang Wanrong had to think more about it. She wondered if the effect of the drug still had any effect on Xiao Jinrui.
Jiang Wanrong's mind was in turmoil. She was ready to go find Yuan Peishan and ask her to prepare some more medicine. However, she didn't know that Xiao Jinrui's eyes darkened when he heard what Jiang Wanrong said, and a sharp light flashed across his eyes.
As expected, Xiao Jinrui lowered his eyes to look at Jiang Wanrong who was thinking with her head down, and his eyes were full of murderous intent, but it disappeared quickly. The most important thing at the moment was to cure his condition. Jiang Wanrong's matter was put aside for the time being. After he recovered, he would definitely repay her double.
Xiao Jinrui suppressed his emotions and immediately looked at Jiang Wanrong and said teasingly, "So, it's my fault that I have no children! But what the princess said is reasonable. It is indeed me who has neglected you. So, for the next few days, I will stay here until you are satisfied!"
Jiang Wanrong had not expected Xiao Jinrui to say this, and was immediately flattered. However, no matter why Xiao Jinrui had such an idea, it would benefit her in every way, so Jiang Wanrong naturally had no reason to refuse. She immediately looked at Xiao Jinrui shyly and said,
"Since the prince has placed such high hopes on me, I shall obey his orders!"
The two had different thoughts, but they both had the same goal. The backyard of the Rui Palace suddenly became deserted.
When Yuan Bingfei heard the news, a dark glint flashed in her eyes, and she raised the corners of her mouth slightly, her face full of mockery. Jiang Wanrong had caused her miscarriage, and now she was even deceiving His Royal Highness the Prince of Rui into favoring her. Did she think that this would allow her to have children? As long as she was around, Jiang Wanrong would never get her wish. She would avenge her child. Yuan Bingfei gently stroked her flat abdomen, her eyes full of murderous intent.
In the following days, the news of Jiang Wanrong's exclusive favor spread quickly. No matter how much turmoil there was in the backyard of the Rui Palace, Jiang Wanrong's position was never shaken.
Yuan Peishan, who had disappeared for more than half a month, also returned to Jiang Mansion unknowingly. However, no one had seen her in person. This news continued until the day when King Jing returned to the court.
Looking at Xiao Jinrui who came to greet him personally, Xiao Jingchuan narrowed his eyes slightly. Before he could speak, he heard Xiao Jinrui say hypocritically: