Chapter 714: Female Superior Imperial Princess Cannon Fodder (8)
Luo Ning could tell that the Empress’s disdain was just for show.
“Empress Mother, then I shall take my leave.”
She stood up, as if sothing had suddenly co to mind.
“Empress Mother, given the sly nature of the Third, it wouldn’t be surprising if she decided to co and apologize to you proactively, then turn around and bla .”
“Eight or nine tis out of ten, she will enter the palace tonight to see you.”
“She will definitely say sothing like, she didn’t want to hurt my feelings for the sake of sisterly affection, and that’s why she let have Gong Ruogu.”
“Then she’ll not be able to help feeling pity for Gong Ruogu and will be secretly in contact with him, never admitting that they had a relationship.”
“But by coming forward to apologize, it will make you feel like she didn’t do it on purpose, and then you’ll go easy on her.”
“I simply don’t believe she’s innocent; she’s just envious, unable to bear seeing you dote on , jealous of the bond between mother and daughter. That’s why she deliberately tried to put a green hat on .”
“And she even coaxed Gong Ruogu into persuading to hand over the iron mine from Father’s dowry to the Third.”
“The Third is shaless to the core, sleeping with the man I fancied and now coveting my property. She’s gone too far in bullying .”
She humphed, “Empress Mother, if she cos to you playing the victim, you must not listen to her.”
The Empress was stunned, “Gong Ruogu wanted you to transfer the iron mine to the Third?”
Lao Wu possessed a villa, along with a vast stretch of Mountain, which was part of Feng Jun’s dowry.
After Feng Jun’s death, an iron mine was discovered on that tract of Mountain.
Since it belonged to Feng Jun, and she left it for her daughters, it was reclaid.
But she truly didn’t expect that the Third would set her sights on it.
What did the Third want the iron mine for? To manufacture weapons?
At this mont, the Empress couldn’t help but indulge in conspiracy theories.
Those in power are like this, intolerant of anyone playing tricks under their watchful eye, especially a daughter with her eyes on their throne.
Luo Ning nodded: “Yes, it just happened not long ago.”
“Gong Ruogu ant that if I refused, he would not marry .”
“At that ti I didn’t even know of his involvent with the Third. It was only a few days ago that soone told about their affair, and it infuriated .”
With a face full of rage, she said, “I wondered why he wanted to dig at my wall for the Third. It turns out the Third is his mistress.”
This also explained why she had blown the whistle on Gong Ruogu and the Third’s relationship today.
Otherwise, given her original character, knowing about being cuckolded, she wouldn’t have been able to endure it for so long.
Sure enough, the Empress had thought of this too.
She had been wondering why, given Lao Wu’s temperant, she hadn’t already reacted to the Third’s cuckolding incident.
It had only been a couple of days since she discovered their liaison, and she chose today to expose them, indeed being able to publicly stomp on the Third’s face.
She watched Luo Ning, who was suppressing her anger, and consoled her, “I know you’ve been wronged. I will help you get justice in this matter.”
Thinking to herself, would the Third, as Lao Wu described, personally co to apologize?
If that was the case, and the apology was similar to what Lao Wu had said, then the Third’s scheming was too deep, which displeased her greatly.
After all, the onlookers see more of the ga. Lao Wu, being out of the picture, could certainly see things clearer than she could from the perspective of a mother.
Seeing that the Empress was taking things to heart, Luo Ning felt reassured.
As long as the Third Imperial Princess ca forward to apologize, it would be her downfall. Luo Ning was truly looking forward to it.
After finishing her complaint, she went straight back to the Princess Mansion.
Her Princess Mansion was among the eight princesses’ mansions, boasting the best location, the largest area, and the most luxurious.
Able to enjoy it, Luo Ning naturally wouldn’t wrong herself.
After bathing and receiving a massage with the help of her maids, she leisurely lay down on her bed.
It was good that previously the Empress feared she might compromise herself, so all the attendants were female.
If a male servant were to serve her, she would feel quite awkward.
Luo Ning curved her lips into a smile, “Tonight, Gong Ruogu and the Third Imperial Princess surely won’t be able to sleep.”
After muttering this to herself, she sweetly drifted off into dreams.
Indeed, elsewhere.
At the Third Imperial Princess Mansion.
The Third Imperial Princess Luo Yi was sitting in her study, her complexion imnsely dark, a stark contrast from her usual refined and handso appearance.
She couldn’t help herself and slamd her hand heavily on the table.
“I didn’t expect that idiot Lao Wu would suddenly pull such a stunt, with the Empress’s fondness and indulgence for her, she will undoubtedly investigate my affairs with Gong Ruogu.”
She had several ministers who had already pledged their allegiance and two strategists sitting below her.
One of the ministers said, “Should we hurry and cover up so of the tracks?”
They had not anticipated that the Fifth Princess would be toying with Gong Ruogu, let alone disclosing the affair between the Third Imperial Princess and Gong Ruogu in front of so many people.
The situation was really a bit of a ss.
Not only would the Empress’s impression of the Third Imperial Princess worsen, but it would also affect the Third Imperial Princess’s reputation in court.
The Third Imperial Princess shook her head, “It’s pointless, if we’ve done sothing, there’s bound to be traces. If that fool Lao Wu’s people have discovered this matter, the Empress’s Dragon Guards will definitely be able to find out.”
“Now we can only consider how to minimize the impact of this matter on my reputation.”
It had been so hard for her to build up the image of an elegant and talented lady in the court, and now Lao Wu had besmirched it, how infuriating.
The key point was that after this incident, all the plans she had arranged over the past two years were destroyed.
She had originally thought that Gong Ruogu could take down Lao Wu, and after successfully marrying her, he would whisper in her ear, then go whisper to the Empress.
Lao Wu had plenty of money, properties, and fine possessions—in order to reach that position, she would need money to bribe the ministers before ascending to the throne.
Then she would get Gong Ruogu to act and turn those things into hers.
Initially, she watched as Lao Wu, crazed and infatuated, fell into the trap according to the plan, but who knew that bastard was actually making a bet, putting on a play, and toying with her.
It really infuriated her.
And Gong Ruogu was useless, so confident in saying that Lao Wu was being played in the palm of his hand.
Now who was playing whom?
She had originally liked Gong Ruogu and had feelings for him, but for the sake of greater plans, sacrificing a man she liked was worth it.
After all, once successful, she could bring Gong Ruogu back to her side.
Now, however, she was beginning to doubt her own judgnt.
Even Lao Wu was toying with her and had publicly humiliated Gong Ruogu.
If she accepted him again, wouldn’t that be like picking up a man Lao Wu had played with and discarded?
“Your Highness, if we cannot stop the Empress from investigating this matter, there is only one path left,” a strategist said.
The Third Imperial Princess, hearing this, was brought back to reality, “What path?”
The strategist replied, “Take the initiative to apologize to the Empress.”
“Your Highness simply has to say that you have known Gong Ruogu for so ti, but never expected the Fifth Princess to develop such deep feelings for him.”
“You couldn’t bear to see your sister heartbroken and thought about giving him up out of kindness.”
“Who would have known that Gong Ruogu couldn’t get over you and had sought you out several tis privately, but you rejected him.”
“That led to a misunderstanding by the Fifth Princess.”
“Your Highness can admit to engaging with Gong Ruogu in private but must never confess that you’ve been intimately involved.”
“After explaining, just keep apologizing, saying that you shouldn’t have been indecisive, causing the Fifth Princess’s misunderstanding and shouldn’t have been unyielding towards Gong Ruogu.”
The Third Imperial Princess frowned slightly, “Wouldn’t this disappoint the Empress with ?”
The strategist said, “Does Your Highness really think that if you don’t apologize, the Empress won’t be disappointed in you?”
“It’s better to take control of the situation yourself.”
“The Empress is in her pri, an ambitious sovereign; she certainly wouldn’t be pleased to have any daughter overshadowing her fa.”
“By taking the initiative to admit, it’s as if you’re placing a weakness and a stain in front of Her Majesty.”
“Although Her Majesty will still be disappointed in you, it won’t be as severe as if she had to uncover everything herself and be even more disappointed in you.”
“Your Highness can also take this opportunity to consolidate your power, keep a low profile for a while, and let the Eldest Imperial Princess and the others make a fuss.”
It must be said that the strategist’s words struck a chord with the Third Imperial Princess.
She had also been considering whether or not to admit her mistakes, but after this analysis, an apology seed necessary.
The others also expressed their agreent that this was a good idea.
So the Third Imperial Princess stood up, “Alright, I’ll go to the palace now and admit my mistakes to the Empress.”
She couldn’t wait until tomorrow, when accusations might be brought against her, for then she would have missed the opportunity.
The Third Imperial Princess made her way determinedly into the palace, oblivious that all their plans had been anticipated by Luo Ning.
They had already fallen into the pit Luo Ning had dug a long ti ago and couldn’t get out.
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