CHAPTER 626 (2): MISLEADING THE PEOPLE

Situ Rong waved a hand. “Perhaps you think that only fools would believe them, but those who are observant will as well. I’ve looked into Su Xi-er’s background, and she was quite the character even when she was still working in the Palace Side Quarters. Old Maidservant Liu used to be the Emperor’s wet nurse, and was only there because her old master got in trouble. Nevertheless, she still treated Su Xi-er well. She then took care of Old Maidservant Zhao with Prince Hao’s borrowed knife. Speaking of Prince Hao, even he fell victim to Su Xi-er once upon a time. He drunkenly wandered into the woods beside the Palace Side Quarters, but how many people would dare to knock him out, much less a lowly maidservant at the time?”

Mu Qingyu frowned slightly. “An ordinary palace maid wouldn’t dare, but Princess Consort Hao is extremely intelligent. Do you mean to say that the rumours are true?” Her eyes widened as she spoke, but Mu Qingyu quickly recovered and added, “No matter who she is though, she is a good person.”

“I tried to test her because I have my doubts. I’d be on her side no matter what.” Situ Rong smiled as he took Mu Qingyu’s hand.

Mu Qingyu looked around and shook his hand away. “It’s not easy for me to leave the residence, and you shouldn’t touch me in public. It won’t be good if people see us.”

“What’s wrong? Haven’t you seen how Prince Hao holds Princess Consort Hao’s hand everywhere they go? You’ve carried a torch for me for such a long time, so I...”

Mu Qingyu cut him off and said, “Stop it. It’s embarrassing if others find out.”

“We’ll fix a date once matters are settled; you’re mine anyway. You can wait until we’re in the dongfang