C268 Two Sides Three Blades Ambition

Ruoqing was still working in the Imperial Garden, which made her a little happy. After all, she was still able to protect her body. Consort Long promised to send her out of the Palace after this matter was over.

Yu Longzi privately gave her a lot of things, expensive hairpins and jewelry. Ruoqing looked at the pearl hairpin jewelry on the simple dressing table. She actually had some doubts about what kind of life she wanted.

Was she really going to return to the paddy field and interact with oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar every day? She also had to worry about when the few wens of profit would come. She did not need good rouge and cosmetic powder. She had to consider whether she had enough money to eat some meat.

Ruoqing clenched the sapphire hairpin in her hand. Just this one could be worth more than ten taels of silver. That was something that even her family could not earn for two years.

If she became the palace mistress, then even if she was only going to get a room, as long as she had some brains, how far away would she be from becoming a concubine? Furthermore, the concubines of the princes in the Palace could not be compared to the wives of ordinary officials.

Ruoqing had always been confident in her appearance. Consort Long had asked her to come because she was somewhat similar to Mu Ruqing. Just thinking about this matter, one would know that Yu Long's feelings towards Mu Ruqing were not ordinary.

In this case, she might as well make use of her looks. Furthermore, Eldest Prince was the future candidate to be the heir to the throne. If she succeeded, she might become a concubine.

At that time, why would she need to be instructed by others to be someone else's servant girl and she would become the mistress.

Since Consort Long wanted her to be a spy, it would be better to coax Yu Longzi and help him instead. After he became the heir, she would become a meritorious official. Why would she be afraid that he would mistreat her?

And how much could Consort Long believe what she said to him? He was also clear that she was ruthless and merciless. At that time, in order to not leave any evidence behind, she might kill him.

No way! Ruoqing looked at the hairpin in her hand and made up her mind. No matter what, this time... She had to win for herself. Ruoqing believed that with her means, she would be able to find her way around Consort Long and Yu Longzi. Since they all wanted to use her, why couldn't she use them?

"Sister." At this time, the new palace maid in the Imperial Garden came over and took off the hairpin on her head to show off to Ruoqing, "Do you think this hairpin looks good?"

Ruoqing saw the hairpin and her brows knitted together. Her eyes were filled with questions, "Where did it come from?"

"I picked it up in the garden when I was repairing the garden today." The palace maid carefully stroked the hairpin, "I don't know who dropped it. It looks so good. If it was mine, it would be great."

"Give it to me." Ruoqing stood up and took the hairpin, "I don't know who dropped it. Someone must be looking for it in the garden now. You can stay here. If you want the hairpin, I have it here. Pick one yourself."

The palace maid clapped her hands happily and skipped to her dressing table. She could not hide the envy in her eyes. "Really? They are so beautiful. Where did you get them from?"

"Why are you asking so many questions? Pick one yourself. Otherwise, I'll go back on my word." Ruoqing still felt some heartache, but when she thought about how she could have more better things in the future, she felt relieved.

"Then I won't be polite." The palace maid was not greedy, she only took the least valuable item and happily walked out.

Ruoqing followed closely behind and the hairpin that the palace maid picked up was Consort Long's. At first glance, she recognized that this was Consort Long calling for her to report the progress.

That's good too, it should be time to slowly spread the net or else at that time, he would not know how to put it away and if he was not careful, he would be harmed.

"This servant greets Your Ladyship." When Ruoqing came to the place where the rules were set, it was only Consort Long and Chunrong.

"Get up." Consort Long's elegance and nobility really made people not dare to look down on her, "How is the progress?"

"Eldest Prince Zi has already begun to trust this servant." Ruoqing got up and looked at Consort Long's eyes full of loyal officials, "Yesterday I have already met King Chu. This servant's identity is lowly and cannot be on Eldest Prince's and King Chu's left. The anger on King Chu's face was obvious when he left. I think Eldest Prince has already told King Chu about Consort Lan."

" Alright. " Consort Long's eyes were sharp. After so many years, she thought of Consort Lan. Next, we have to slowly lure Eldest Prince and King Chu into the trap. Consort Lan's matter cannot be unrelated to the Empress. You should know how to tell Eldest Prince."

" Although this servant is a bit dull, but regarding the matter that Your Ladyship instructed, this servant will naturally do her best to help. "

"Very good. However, if you dare to reveal half a word to Tang'er, you don't have to live anymore." When Consort Long mentioned Yu Longtang, her entire temperament changed. If Yu Longtang knew that she was secretly manipulating him, based on his temper, he didn't know what would happen. When the time came, he would deal with Yu Longchen. It would be very difficult.

"Yes." Ruoqing was so frightened that she knelt down and looked at Consort Long with deep affection to express her loyalty, "This servant's mistress is Consort Long. Whatever Your Ladyship says, this servant will do it. This servant will follow Your Ladyship's lead."

"After coming out for so long, you should also go back." Consort Long lowered her eyes and lightly twisted her fingers. In her heart, she already had a plan for this matter. She looked at Ruoqing who had retreated and did not have any extra emotions.

"Your Ladyship, are you really going to deal with King Chu?" Chunrong could not bear to do so. When she served Consort Long, she was 16 years old. Yu Longchen and Yu Longtang were ten years old, and more than ten years had passed. She saw the growth of the two of them and saw them as her younger brothers to serve them.

"The only one who can be in that position is the son of Bengong." Consort Long became more ruthless and looked at Chunrong in dissatisfaction, "He is always that slut's son. How do you think Bengong should choose?"

Chunrong lowered her head, "This servant has overstepped her boundaries." She was not clear about the gap between Consort Lan and Consort Long but she only knew that the original Consort Lan was favoured by the six palaces and countless concubines regarded her as their mortal enemy.

Consort Long looked at her appearance and knew that she had lost control. Retracting her gaze, she gave a few more instructions, "On this road, where did such familial love come from? As long as it was useful to her, she could use it. This time... It's his final value "

Chunrong raised her head and did not dare to refute him. She started to feel sorry for Yu Longchen. If it was her, she would have been a relative for more than ten years. She did not treat her sincerely. Just thinking about it made her heart feel cold.

"That's right." Consort Long suddenly stopped walking and turned her head to look at Chunrong who was helping her. "King Chu, you have to keep an eye on him. Tang'er must have discussed this matter with him. That's why we can't let them notice anything. "

"Yes, this servant will naturally handle it properly." Chunrong had already begun to think about what to do.

Ruoqing left Consort Long and was called over by Yu Longtang. She only felt flustered. This time, she wanted to hide it from the two princes and one of their concubines.

It was really a challenge, but she also wanted to fight for it. Perhaps in the future, Consort Long would be herself. She would have the endless love of the Emperor and a capable child. Just thinking about it would make people excited.

"Your Highness." Ruoqing thought about it and saw Yu Longtang, "Eldest Prince has already started to investigate Consort Lan's matter."

Yu Longtang's expression was indifferent, but there was majesty in it. Ruoqing still did not have enough confidence.

"En. This prince knows his actions." Yu Longtang only looked into the distance and did not take her expression seriously, "Next, you just need to fan the flames and keep an eye on him."

"Yes."

"Go down."

Ruoqing received the order and retreated. She gently pinched her hands and felt a little guilty. She looked back at Yu Longtang's reaction and saw that he did not look at her, so she calmed down.