Commoner Queen: Falling in Love with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - Chapter 33

The Crown Prince was so worried about Murong Ziying that Ying Shui was frustrated and tugged at Princess Li to ask her to take charge.

Princess Li gave her a reassuring look to calm her down, then walked toward Murong Ziying with an unhappy expression. “The Crown Prince is so concerned for you. How lucky you are, unlike our Ying Shui, who has no love from her grandmother or father,” she mocked.

“How could that be? Your nephew is cared for by the consort, so how can you say no one cares for her?” The Crown Prince immediately responded with a cold remark.

“You…” Princess Li shot back, “Ying Shui doesn’t want my love as an aunt; what she wants is a husband… Your Highness, you are also Ying Shui’s husband, and you should care for her more.”

“If she feels mistreated in the Eastern Palace, perhaps the consort can take her back. I would be very grateful.”

“You want to send me away?” Ying Shui exclaimed in panic, turning to Princess Li, tears in her eyes. “Your Highness, you can’t let the Crown Prince do this, I’d rather die than face such humiliation.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t let him do that to you,” Princess Li reassured her.

“The Crown Prince, no matter what, has the Emperor’s favor, and he has no right to send her back just like that. She is waiting for you to make her your consort!” she said, trying to regain control.

“Make her consort?” He snorted. “I’m afraid that’s not happening.” He sneered.

“Your Highness, you…” Princess Li trembled with anger.

“I’m just speaking the truth,” he said, showing his disdain.

“Your Highness, I don’t want to live anymore,” Ying Shui cried desperately.

“Ying Shui, don’t be afraid. When I am here, no one can bully you,” Princess Li comforted her.

“Bullying her? With her sharp tongue, she’s clearly inherited the consort’s craft. Who would dare to bully her?” He found the situation laughable.

“Yi Han, don’t think you can get away with everything. You are just the Crown Prince, not the Emperor yet!” Princess Li snapped angrily.

“Don’t try to use the Emperor to pressure me. I’ve received permission from His Majesty to allow this woman into the Eastern Palace. The Emperor won’t interfere with how I manage my consorts,” he said coldly.

He was right. Unless he kicked Ying Shui out of the Eastern Palace, the Emperor would not interfere in his personal affairs.

“Ying’er, what’s wrong?” Yi Han suddenly exclaimed.

Murong Ziying endured and tried to steady herself, but the pain from her feet made her break out in a cold sweat, and she collapsed to the ground.

Yi Han was shocked to see her fall and rushed over to pick her up, intending to carry her to the bed to check on her, but as soon as he touched the bed, he gasped in alarm.

Her injuries made it impossible for her to sit or lie down. Within moments, her newly changed clothes were soaked in bl00d. She clenched and struggled to rise, clutching the bedpost to keep her wounds from touching the bed.

“What’s wrong with you?” Yi Han’s expression changed.

She was pale, unable to stand or sit, the pain unbearable. “It’s… nothing… just…” she muttered.

“Nothing? Look at you, drenched in sweat, trembling, and your face is as white as a sheet. Oh my God, what happened to your feet? Why are your shoes stained completely red with bl00d?” His face turned pale, and he hastily tried to remove her shoes.

“Don’t…” She tried to stop him.

But it was too late. He saw the gruesome injuries and was shocked with was he saw. The wounds were all from needle pricks. “How did this happen?” His heart ached as anger flared. Who could be so cruel as to hurt someone like this? Anyone who saw this would feel heartbroken.

“I…” Murong Ziying was at a loss for words.