Chapter 89: The Enigmatic Palace Intrigues

Chapter 89: Being Insulted Like a Dog

The Gu Ma preliminary selection finally came to an end. However, the entire capital was buzzing with rumors about Crown Prince Mo Jinhuan and Ye Xiyao's scandal.

Fortunately, within a day, the Crown Prince himself stepped forward to clarify the situation publicly. To everyone's surprise, right after he dispelled the rumors, he unexpectedly praised Ye Xiyao, even going so far as to call her an exceptional virtuous and noble lady.

Virtuous and noble? !

Her? That foolish waste from the Ye Family? !

Instantly, the entire capital city was abuzz with excitement. People interpreted this as a subtle admission that he had taken a fancy to Ye Xiyao, rather than simply praising her virtue and grace!

Subsequently, the tide of public opinion in the entire capital shifted. The narrative transformed from the story of the Ye Family's daughter dumping Prince Xuan for the crown prince to the crown prince poaching his brother's love interest, with Prince Xuan being portrayed as one who forsakes a virtuous and worthy Ye Family daughter for the sake of power and influence.

Thus, Ye Xiyao, who had been harshly criticized, was instantly redeemed overnight. Prince Jinhuan's public display of affection for her was also praised by some as a sign of his responsibility, dispelling the unfavorable rumors that arose from his misbehavior at the Hundred Talents Banquet. On the other hand, Prince Xuan, Mo Jinli, who had previously won the sympathy of the masses with his pitiful tale, was now seen as a power-hungry scoundrel and was relentlessly vilified!

'A crisp snap—'

In the Fenglin Palace, with the sharp sound of a delicate tea bowl shattering, Concubine Pang, seated on an elegant imperial couch, couldn't help but roar in frustration.

"Damn it, Jinli, tell me, what on earth has happened? Everything was fine before, so how did it end up like this in just one night?"

"Mother Empress, it must be the Eastern Palace and the Ye family stirring up trouble behind the scenes. Otherwise, we wouldn't have reached this point."

Mo Jinli's expression was also grim at this moment. After all, spreading rumors secretly was a despicable tactic, but it had worked well. Yet, she never expected that within just a few days, she would fall victim to her own scheme – truly a case of shooting oneself in the foot!

"Hmph! The Eastern Palace, the Ye family... I'll settle scores with them sooner or later! Speaking of which, Jinli, what about that sickly ghost in the Eastern Palace? Wasn't he on his deathbed before? How is he suddenly cured?"

"Mother Empress, this matter, I am not entirely clear. But I suspect it might have something to do with Ye Xiyao!"

"Why is it always that little tramp?"

Pang Guifei's greatest achievement in life was capturing the heart of Li Kingdom's ruler. She could even force the empress dowager to commit suicide and disregard the only royal legitimate heir.

However, what she didn't anticipate was that despite her glory, her only son would be betrothed to a ridiculed idiotic waste across the entire Lingyun Continent. How could Pang Guifei endure such an insult?

From the beginning, Pang Guifei had held no regard for Ye Xiyao. Now, not only had this Ye Xiyao embarrassed her son, but she had also repeatedly caused trouble, making Pang Guifei despise her to her core!

But after her initial anger subsided, Pang Guifei instantly regained her composure. Her dazzling eyes narrowed, and her tone shifted:

"By the way, Jinli, have there been any updates from the Yunding Manor?"

"Yes, they're extremely enraged by Li Xian's death. They've already dispatched someone. It won't be long before they arrive in the capital."

"Excellent! In that case, instruct the Shen family to make arrangements swiftly, to avoid any unforeseen complications. And under no circumstances should the news leak... Hmph! The Eastern Palace and the Ye family, I'll crush each one of you completely. We'll see how you continue to show off before me!"

As her voice faded, a malicious glint flashed across Concubine Pang's beautiful face. Mo Jinli, standing beside her, narrowed his eyes slightly, clenching his fists hidden beneath his sleeves. He silently vowed,

Ye Xiyao, you'd better wait! Sooner or later, I'll make you kneel before this Prince, regretting every choice you've made!