latelenovela Chapter 195 Going to see the excitement at the Prince's mansion
Chapter 195 Going to see the excitement at the Prince's mansion
While Zhou Yuan and his advisors were discussing matters, the Dowager Consort, leading a large entourage, was making her way to the Regent's residence.
The Empress Dowager sat in a magnificent palanquin, her face somber, surrounded by guards and palace maids, her procession grand and imposing.
When the Dowager Consort arrived at the gate of the Regent Prince's residence, the guards at the gate quickly stopped her, saying, "Your Highness, the Prince is dealing with important matters. Please wait a moment."
The guards looked nervous and quickly stepped forward to bow respectfully!
The Empress Dowager sneered, "Who dares to stop me now that I'm here? I can enter the Regent's residence! Don't forget, whose son is the Regent!"
The Empress Dowager's eyebrows furrowed, her eyes filled with majesty and anger!
The Dowager Consort knew Zhou Yuan's attitude just by looking at the attitude of the guards at the gate.
It seems Zhou Yuan isn't stupid; he knows to be wary of his own mother. He's raised this ungrateful wretch for nothing. He's abandoned his mother for a woman. He's truly forgotten his mother after getting a wife.
The Dowager Consort inwardly complained about Zhou Yuan, never considering who had plotted against her own son. When her son rebelled, she blamed him for being heartless.
At this moment, the steward rushed over and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the Prince knows of your arrival, but he is indeed busy with urgent matters and cannot leave. He has instructed us to invite you to rest in the flower hall and prepare fragrant tea and pastries for you."
The butler was panting heavily, his forehead covered in sweat, and his tone was extremely respectful!
The Dowager Princess nodded slightly, her anger subsiding somewhat, and entered the Prince's residence surrounded by the crowd!
Upon arriving at the flower hall, they saw two people sitting inside. The Prime Minister's wife and An Yang, upon seeing the Dowager Consort, immediately rose and respectfully knelt to kowtow!
The Dowager Consort glanced at the two of them, slowly sat down, took a sip of tea, and then spoke, "What a coincidence, what are you two doing here today?"
The Empress Dowager elegantly picked up her teacup, gently blew on it, and her eyes revealed a hint of inquiry!
The Prime Minister's wife hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Highness, I've brought Anyang here to discuss some minor matters with the Prince." Anyang kept his head down and remained silent. The Prime Minister's wife's face was plastered with a fawning smile.
"Oh, I see!" The three women exchanged glances, and the Dowager could tell from their eyes that things were not going well.
It's good that things aren't going smoothly; if they were, we'd need the Dowager Consort to step in!
If things had gone smoothly, her son wouldn't have been the regent.
At this moment, Zhou Yuan rushed over and bowed to the Dowager Consort. The Dowager Consort's face darkened. "Yuan'er, you won't even see me now. Do you no longer respect your mother?"
The Empress Dowager put down her teacup, her face instantly turning grim, her tone full of accusation!
Zhou Yuan said respectfully, "Mother, you misunderstand. There were urgent military matters that couldn't be delayed." Zhou Yuan's attitude was respectful, but there was a hint of determination in his eyes!
The Empress Dowager sneered, "Military affairs? I'm afraid it's something you're secretly plotting with the Prime Minister's wife."
The Empress Dowager's lips curled into a cold smile, her eyes filled with suspicion!
Zhou Yuan sneered inwardly, knowing that this whole situation was orchestrated by his mother. But since he hadn't found a solution, he could only swallow his anger and was about to explain.
An Yang suddenly raised her head and said in a sweet voice, "Your Highness is devoted to the country. The Empress Dowager has misunderstood Your Highness. I can testify to this."
An Yang wore a flattering smile and spoke in a soft, sweet voice!
The Dowager Consort feigned surprise and followed up on An Yang's words, asking, "This concubine? I remember, An Yang, you are not married. Why do you refer to yourself like this?"
The Empress Dowager raised an eyebrow, a sly glint in her eyes!
Seeing this, An Yang seized the opportunity and knelt before the Dowager Consort, sobbing, "Dowager Consort, An Yang begs you to make the decision. An Yang is now the Prince's woman. An Yang does not ask for the position of Princess Consort. As long as I can stay by the Prince's side as a concubine, a slave, or a maid, An Yang is willing!"
An Yang cried her heart out, tears streaming down her face, her body trembling uncontrollably!
Zhou Yuan glared at An Yang, "Stop talking nonsense! My relationship with you is completely innocent, how could such an absurd thing happen!"
Zhou Yuan's eyes were filled with anger, and his voice was as loud as thunder!
The Dowager Consort looked at Zhou Yuan, "Yuan'er, Anyang has already said so, and you still won't admit it? Do you really want to force this girl to her death?" The Dowager Consort's tone was tinged with reproach!
“Mother, there must be some misunderstanding. Your son has never crossed any lines with Princess Anyang.” Zhou Yuan bowed again, his expression serious and firm.
The Prime Minister's wife hurriedly said, "Your Highness, Anyang is my daughter. How could I possibly joke about my daughter's innocence? If this matter is not resolved, I will never let it go." The Prime Minister's wife's face was full of anxiety and anger!
"Yuan'er, you must give an explanation for this matter." The Dowager Consort's brows furrowed, her expression serious.
Zhou Yuan gritted his teeth. "Mother, I will definitely find out the truth. If it is indeed my fault, I will take responsibility. But if someone is deliberately framing me, I will not tolerate it."
Zhou Yuan's teeth were clenched so tightly they were grinding together, and his eyes were filled with determination!
The Dowager Empress snorted, "An Yang, do you have any evidence to prove that you lost your virginity to Zhou Yuan?" The Dowager Empress's eyes were sharp as she looked at An Yang!
An Yang suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "Yes, I have a witness! My witness is Su Yinyin!" A hint of smugness flashed across An Yang's face.
Zhou Yuan was taken aback by An Yang's words, and said coldly, "What nonsense are you spouting!"
At this moment, Zhou Yuan's face turned ashen, and his eyes seemed to spit fire!
If Yinyin had been there and seen someone who looked like me with another woman, how heartbroken she would have been!
Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan's heart tightened, it hurt, it hurt, it hurt!
Seeing Zhou Yuan's cold demeanor, An Yang was terrified, but determined to stay by the prince's side, she gritted her teeth and said, "I'm not lying. Last night in the backyard of the prince's mansion, Su Yinyin happened to see me making love with you, Your Highness!"
An Yang's voice trembled, but he still insisted on his point of view!
"Last night, I remained in my room the entire time, not stepping out even a single step. That person last night was definitely not me." Zhou Yuan's voice was low and sinister, sending chills down one's spine!
"Your Highness, Su Yinyin saw it all. How could it be fake? If Your Highness does not wish to believe it, An Yang is willing to die to prove his innocence!" An Yang's expression was resolute as he rushed towards the pillar without regard for anything else!
Upon seeing this, the Prime Minister's wife hurriedly embraced An Yang and cried out, "Your Highness, are you trying to kill my daughter? Even if you hold a high position and great power, you cannot treat human life so lightly!"
The Prime Minister's wife cried her heart out and hugged Anyang tightly!
The guards, servants, and maids outside the door heard everything clearly!
"Madam Prime Minister, stop talking nonsense!" Zhou Yuan angrily pointed at the Prime Minister's wife and shouted.
The Dowager Consort frowned and said, "This matter is becoming increasingly complicated. We must bring Su Yinyin here for a face-to-face confrontation." The Dowager Consort's expression was grave, and her tone was serious!
Zhou Yuan instructed his trusted aide, "Shadow, go to the Su residence immediately and ask Yinyin to come here." His voice was decisive and urgent!
Meanwhile, Su Yinyin, who was drinking tea at the Su residence, was listening to the news brought by the First Elder.
Su Yinyin sat gracefully in the chair, holding a teacup in her hand, her eyes slightly narrowed!
"I thought this whole drama would unfold at the palace banquet. With His Majesty present, the success rate would be high. I didn't expect them to be in such a hurry!" Su Yinyin tapped her fingers lightly on the table, a hint of disdain on her face!
The eldest son said from the side, "Miss, the Empress Dowager is plotting against her own son like this; the royal family is truly heartless!"