The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 9 - A Pair of Worthless Mother and Daughter

Qin Mengxi looked Ye Qichi over and nodded approvingly, "As long as you and Prince Chen are doing well, I can rest assured. Even though Prince Chen is not favored by the Emperor and has little say in the court, at least the Empress Dowager has always been supportive of him. The Empress also has to show the Empress Dowager respect, and on the surface, she treats Prince Chen quite well. As long as you and Prince Chen lead a good life, you can also live in wealth and splendor."

Ye Qichi listened to Qin Mengxi with a smile and silently contemplated the storyline.

Originally in the text, Xiao Jinxing's birth was not fortunate; he was born from a palace maid Liu Yanxi, whom the Emperor doted on when he was drunk.

Liu Yanxi, benefiting from her son's privileged status, was granted the title of concubine. With her ability to sing and dance, her beautiful appearance, and the young Xiao Jinxing's exceptional talents, excelling in his studies effortlessly, he stood out among the imperial offspring, making the Emperor very fond of her.

In the harem, being too prominent naturally makes one the target of envy. Liu Yanxi was drugged when she was off guard and engaged in a frivolous act with the Imperial Physician who came to treat her, and was caught in the act by the Emperor.

The Emperor would naturally not tolerate being cuckolded. Liu Yanxi was then granted the white silk on the spot, and Xiao Jinxing became a thorn in the Emperor's side as a result.

Xiao Jinxing watched his mother die before him, unwilling to accept her fate.

Before her death, she made Xiao Jinxing vow to avenge her!

However, not long after, Xiao Jinxing encountered an assassination attempt in the Imperial Palace, and though his life was saved, he was left with a permanent disability in his legs.

At just ten years old, Xiao Jinxing, in that one year, lost his loved ones, his prestige, and his health!

He fell from heaven into hell.

"Qi'er," Qin Mengxi called her.

Ye Qichi came back to reality, having gotten too absorbed in her thoughts.

She feigned a yawn on purpose, "I'm a bit sleepy."

"If you're sleepy, I won't disturb you any longer. Have a good sleep, and I will come to see you after you wake up," Qin Mengxi said gently, with the aura of a loving mother all around her.

Watching Qin Mengxi's departing figure, that indescribable bond of blood warmed her heart, yet also brought a twinge of discomfort.

She missed her own parents a little.

What would they do if they knew of her death?!

"Princess," Lu You was startled to see the Princess's eyes suddenly redden.

Recently, she felt that the Princess's personality had changed, no longer weak and indecisive, but had become assertive, brave, and even dominant and imposing.

Why did she suddenly cry now?

"It's nothing," Ye Qichi breathed deeply, quickly adjusting her emotions, "Sleep."

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She returned to her usual self in an instant.

Lu You really didn't quite understand her Princess anymore.

All she prayed for was that her Princess would never change back to the way she was before.

...

Another courtyard of the Minister Mansion.

A woman and a young girl were sitting on a soft couch in the room, having dismissed all the servants.

"Mother, why are you summoning me so secretly all of a sudden?" Ye Zhilan was somewhat dissatisfied.

She still wanted to return to her room for a brief rest.

"Of course, it's an important matter that I need to discuss with you," Zhou Ruotang said seriously, "Your mother has always had a certain idea, but I never mentioned it because it seemed somewhat improper. However, now that I see your sister returning for her visit after marriage, I've suddenly become resolute."

"What idea?" Hearing that it was related to Ye Qichi, Ye Zhilan's interest was visibly piqued.

"You are 16 this year, only a year younger than Ye Qichi, and it's time for you to marry."

"Mother." Ye Zhilan, still an unmarried girl, immediately became shy when such a topic was brought up.

"Matters of marriage are brokered by matchmakers, and this year many have sought to propose, but all were turned down by your father. They were either seeking a concubine or their family conditions were inadequate; none were a satisfactory match."

"If there's no suitable match, I will just take care of you and father for the rest of my life."

"Foolish girl!" Zhou Ruotang reprimanded affectionately, "In the end, no matter how your father treats you, you are born out of wedlock. According to the rule of matching social statuses, someone born out of wedlock could only become a concubine or marry a poor farmer."

Ye Zhilan, who was always proud and high-spirited, had her face fall at these words.

"I would rather be the tail of a phoenix than the head of a chicken. If I am to be a concubine, might as well choose the best there is."

Ye Zhilan was still somewhat disgruntled inside.

Simply because of her birth, she was superior to Ye Qichi in every aspect, yet she got to marry a Prince while she could only be someone's concubine.

"I think Prince Chen is not a bad choice," Zhou Ruotang finally revealed her intentions.

Upon hearing her mother's words, Ye Zhilan's face changed, "Mother, what are you thinking? Prince Chen is disabled, and you call that not bad?! Don't you know that the reason he was granted a title so young was just an excuse for the emperor to not see him and to expel him from the Imperial Palace? Look at his mansion, it's tens of thousands of miles away from the palace. Which favored prince would be treated like this!"

"Calm down," Zhou Ruotang beckoned, "I certainly have my reasons for saying this. Firstly, although Prince Chen is not favored, he is still a royal relative by blood, and he is bound to have a future of glory and wealth. Secondly, considering your current situation, finding someone better than Prince Chen, let alone a royal relative, is nearly impossible. The third point, which is most important, is about Ye Qichi."

Ye Zhilan looked at her mother, not understanding.

"Do you think you can't outmaneuver Ye Qichi?" Zhou Ruotang smiled slyly.

Ye Zhilan instantly understood, she said, "You mean, once I marry into Prince Chen's Mansion, it will be me who runs the household. Although I'll be a concubine, I can be like you, mother."

"Exactly, smart girl. No wonder your father adores you so much," Zhou Ruotang praised Ye Zhilan, and then continued persuasively, "I can't guarantee the life of the official wives of others, but Ye Qichi is definitely no match for you. Marrying into Prince Chen's Mansion, you will have inexhaustible glory and wealth."

Ye Zhilan was clearly tempted.

Seeing the look on her daughter's face, Zhou Ruotang added fuel to the fire, "We won't mention other matters, but in terms of appearance, Prince Chen is among the most handsome in the Daxuan Kingdom."

Ye Zhilan couldn't help but recall Xiao Jinxing's appearance.

And her face reddened at the thought.

This was her second meeting with Prince Chen; the first was when he came to propose. She was taken aback by his stunning looks, but given his disability and lack of power, she did not give it much thought. Now that her mother brought it up, she felt a stirring of spring emotions.

When Ye Qichi was first told about marrying Prince Chen, she was so against it she could've died, but isn't she living well now?

This time she thought she would see a haggard Ye Qichi.

Unexpectedly, Ye Qichi looked so radiant with good health, and even though she had made a special effort with her own appearance today, she was still overshadowed by Ye Qichi's beauty.

After figuring these things out, Ye Zhilan shyly nodded her head, agreeing to the arrangement.