The Real Young Master Was Sold as a Slave, The Obsessive Crown Prince's Forced Love - Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Good, Good, Good

The words of gratitude were interrupted, and Song Yu released the silver needle he was clutching in his sleeve, kneeling obediently without speaking further.

Consort Li frowned at the reporting maid, looking displeased.

“Why is she here again? Last time she came, she begged me to get her son into the Imperial Academy. I exhausted myself pleading for her in front of His Majesty, and His Majesty agreed to let her son study there.

“But her son is as stupid as a pig. He didn’t know anything when he got to the Imperial Academy, completely embarrassing me.

“I have no idea how he even passed the provincial exam! He must have cheated!

“How does she have the face to come again!

“Let her in. I want to see what nonsense she’s going to spout!”

Song Yu:…

Song Yu:!!!

He nearly couldn’t help himself. He almost shot his head up to give Consort Li a live performance of fish-eyed astonishment!

No!

Weren’t you and Lady Wang best friends?

No!

You, you, you speak so… bluntly?

Consort Li’s personal maid stood by, a look of profound resignation on her face, silently rolling her eyes—clearly used to this behavior.

[Hahahahahaha, Consort Li has such a temperament, unrestrained but quite cute.]

[I’m starting to doubt if Consort Li really sent someone to push the Sixth Prince? She doesn’t seem like someone with much political cunning.]

[A woman in the palace—if she were truly simple-minded and lacked cunning, do you think she could be a favored consort and enjoy such prestige for so long?]

[Regardless of whether she has cunning or not, the Earl of Anping’s wife is arriving soon, hahahaha! I can’t imagine what her expression will be when she walks in and sees Little Yu here!]

[What else but a pig-liver face!]

Song Yu urgently tried to read the floating text, attempting to glean any useful information to increase the success rate of his assassination and escape.

The result.

Pure nonsense, no substance.

They were even saying such ridiculous things that he nearly laughed out loud.

Fearing Consort Li might notice something, Song Yu quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at the words again.

“Raise your head.”

Just as he lowered his head, Consort Li, from the main seat above, instructed him.

Song Yu had no choice but to respectfully obey and raise his head, though he didn’t dare look at the Consort, keeping his gaze lowered to the ground.

Consort Li frowned at the wounds on Song Yu’s face and mouth, and turned to ask her personal maid, “Who administered the beating yesterday? Why was the punishment so heavy!”

Consort Li’s personal maid was also startled by the wounds on Song Yu’s mouth.

In the palace, it was common for masters to punish disobedient servants with slaps to the face or caning.

But there had never been such cruel corporal punishment in Consort Li’s bedchamber.

Even if someone committed an unforgivable mistake, Consort Li would at most call the Bureau of Internal Affairs to take the person away.

She didn’t care what the Bureau of Internal Affairs did, but any punishment administered by her would not be severe.

But Song Yu’s wounds…

He had clearly been severely beaten on purpose.

Wasn’t this damaging their Lady’s reputation and inviting trouble for her!

Consort Li’s personal maid immediately said, “It was Green Shade (Luyin) who administered the punishment yesterday. I will go find her right now.”

As soon as the personal maid left, Consort Li said to Song Yu, “Yesterday’s matter was due to my not investigating clearly, and I wronged you.”

Song Yu quickly replied, “The Lady flatters your humble servant. It is my fault for not insisting on my opinion.”

Consort Li disliked beating around the bush.

And she was too lazy for polite maneuvers.

She waved her hand, “In short, it was my fault for wronging you. However, today His Majesty personally rewarded you, giving you sufficient face. I was the one who sought out this reward, so we are even.”

Song Yu:…

No one told me Consort Li was like this.

What should I say?

Fortunately, Consort Li didn’t wait for him to respond. Her voice slightly paused, carrying a hint of warmth as she asked, “You are so good-looking. Are you married?”

Song Yu:…

What did you just say?

Before Song Yu could fully process his shock, he heard Consort Li say, “I have a maternal cousin, about your age, and she’s as beautiful as a flower…”

Song Yu:…

Ridiculous!

I’m here to assassinate you, and you’re trying to set me up with your cousin?

Song Yu quickly said, “Your humble servant thanks the Lady for her kindness, but I have just entered the Imperial Physician’s Office and wish to dedicate myself to my work for a few more years…”

Consort Li rolled her eyes, “Getting married doesn’t stop you from working hard. Besides, if you marry my cousin, you’ll be my cousin’s husband. I am so favored; promoting you is just a word away. You should seize this opportunity while I am in favor, lest I fall out of favor.”

Song Yu:…

Song Yu:!!!

[Hahahahaha, Little Yu is completely stunned!]

[Who wouldn’t be stunned by that!]

[I actually quite like Consort Li, but it’s a shame. According to the original plot, Consort Li is supposed to die today, right?]

[Oh no! That Green Shade who slapped Little Yu yesterday actually secretly brought the Sixth Prince to Consort Li’s bedchamber! Holy cow, what is she trying to do!]

[Fortunately, Consort Li’s personal maid caught her! Otherwise, who knows what kind of mess would have been made!]

[Could it be aimed at Little Yu!]

Song Yu was taken aback.

Fortunately, Consort Li’s personal maid caught her?

Meaning, that person named Green Shade, who brought the Sixth Prince, was instructed by someone else?

Who?

What are they trying to do?

Amidst his surprise, the palace maid outside announced, “Lady, the Earl of Anping’s wife has arrived.”

Consort Li’s previous enthusiasm for matchmaking instantly dissipated, her face showing lazy pretense. “Let her in.”

After speaking, she waved her hand at Song Yu, “You may withdraw.”

How could Song Yu leave?

He came to assassinate her!

Now, by coincidence, Lady Wang was here. He definitely had to try to pin the murder on Lady Wang to completely stir up this pot of trouble!

Such a good opportunity!

Song Yu took a deep breath, trying to buy time, “Your humble servant prepared some skin-care and beauty pills. Having received the Lady’s grace, your humble servant has no way to repay it and wishes to present these pills to the Lady…”

Song Yu spoke as slowly as possible. Before he finished, the door to the bedchamber was pushed open.

Followed by.

Lady Wang entering.

Song Yu clenched his fist, trying his best to calm his nerves and reach for the silver needle hidden in his sleeve.

Don’t panic, don’t panic!

He could kill wild boars back then, now it was just killing a mere person.

As soon as Lady Wang entered, she saw a person kneeling in Consort Li’s bedchamber. Even though it was just a profile, Lady Wang instantly recognized Song Yu.

Bastard!

Angrily cursing in her heart, Lady Wang plastered a smile on her face, hurried forward, and curtsied to Consort Li.

“May the Lady enjoy boundless prosperity and peace. Having not seen the Lady for a few days, the Lady’s complexion is even rosier and her beauty more radiant.”

Consort Li smiled blandly, pulling the corners of her mouth in a perfunctory manner. “Yes~”

The smile on Lady Wang’s face immediately froze.

B1tch!

Just wait until you fall out of favor, then see if you can still be so arrogant!

Swallowing her anger, Lady Wang maintained a smile and turned to glance at Song Yu, who was kneeling nearby. “I heard the Lady requested His Majesty’s favor and was rewarded with an Imperial Physician. I suppose this must be him?”

Song Yu’s internal alarm bells screamed.

She’s pretending so calmly not to know him?

Could it be that Lady Wang’s visit to the palace this time was aimed at him?

Good, good, good!