12dz Chapter 260 Unpredictable
Chapter 260 Unpredictable
Qin Rubing couldn't help but secretly speculate in her heart:
What is the queen planning? Does her every move and every word have a deeper meaning?
This elusive feeling made Qin Rubing more alert.
She knew that in this palace full of intrigues and conspiracies, she could end up in an irretrievable situation if she wasn't careful.
She must keep a clear head at all times and deal with every situation carefully.
Qin Rubing decided to keep her troops in place for the time being and secretly observe the queen's every move.
The queen chatted with the two men about family matters for a while, then said she was tired and let them leave.
Qin Rubing used her intelligence and keen insight to try to decipher the queen's mind, but failed.
This made her even more interested in the queen.
Noon.
After returning to Chaoyang Garden, Qin Rubing immediately called out "Xiao Yu".
"Xiaoyu, check who the queen is close to recently."
"Yes, Master."
After a moment, "Xiao Yu" gave a reply.
"The Queen has been very close to Chu Tianxing recently, and the two have met and talked secretly."
What? Qin Rubing was shocked. Could it be that the Queen wanted to support Chu Tianxing to become the crown prince?
If the queen becomes Chu Tianxing's helper, Chu Tiancheng's position will be seriously threatened.
Once Chu Tianxing succeeds in taking power, he will most likely be unfavorable to Chu Tiancheng.
If Qin Rubing wants to continue to be the Crown Princess, she must find a way to destroy the Queen's plan and not let her succeed.
How to stop Chu Tianxing from interacting with the Queen?
Maybe it's time to use that chess piece.
Qin Rubing called Juhua over.
"Chrysanthemum, make some arrangements. I want to meet Haitang."
"Yes, master."
Shen time, Gold and Silver Building.
A heavily made-up woman walked in.
The woman was about thirty years old, and with her gorgeous clothes, she was still as charming as ever.
But she looked too worldly and didn't fit in with the atmosphere of the other ladies in the store.
The two ladies subconsciously moved away, but did not forget to gossip and whisper:
"Who is this?"
"You don't know her? She's the mistress of Li Shijie, the master of Li."
"She can come to a place like this?"
"Although she is a concubine who cannot be seen on the stage, she is very generous."
Sure enough, Shopkeeper He came to greet him personally.
"Ma'am, please go upstairs. We have new products in our store. I guarantee you will be satisfied."
Haitang smiled slightly and went upstairs with her graceful waist.
Shopkeeper He invited her into a private room on the second floor.
As soon as the door of the private room was closed, Haitang immediately knelt down and saluted.
"This slave has met the master."
Qin Rubing quickly signaled to Juhua to help her up.
Haitang didn't dare to look up.
Qin Rubing smiled faintly, "Sit down and talk."
Juhua went forward and pushed Haitang onto the chair.
"Keep your head up."
Haitang looked up with fear and trepidation, and in front of her was a young woman wearing a veil.
Is this the master with such great powers?
Not only did he redeem her from the brothel, he also gave her a new identity, allowing her to completely escape from the sea of suffering.
"Tell me about Li Shijie's situation."
"Yes."
The target that Juhua sent her to approach was Li Shijie, a close confidant of Prince Yong Chu Tianxing.
The place where they first met was at the Gold and Silver House.
Li Shijie came to buy jewelry for his wife and happened to meet Haitang who was also there to buy jewelry.
Haitang is the daughter of a merchant in Luocheng. She married into the imperial capital at an early age, but her husband died of illness and she had no children.
Because she was nostalgic for the prosperity of the imperial capital, she asked her father to buy her a small house here.
Haitang was bullied by a lady in the store, who cleverly revealed Haitang's personal situation in just a few words.
The wealthy, beautiful and single widow successfully attracted Li Shijie's attention.
So, Li Shijie came to the rescue and helped Haitang out of the predicament, and then sent Haitang home.
Haitang skillfully catered to Li Shijie's needs and preferences with her beauty and ability to read people's expressions.
She knew very well how to make the other person feel comfortable and satisfied, and thus gradually won the favor of Li Shijie and became his concubine.
However, all this is just superficial.
Haitang is actually a spy sent by Qin Rubing to carry out a secret mission. Her real purpose is to obtain intelligence about Yong Wang Chu Tianxing.
As time went by, Haitang gradually gained a deeper understanding of Li Shijie.
She not only carefully observed Li Shijie's every move and every word, but also collected information about him through various channels.
She discovered that although Li Shijie seemed to be in a prosperous situation on the surface, he actually hid many unknown secrets in his heart.
Haitang tries hard to find all the weaknesses and clues that can be exploited, trying to find breakthroughs to achieve her goals.
Li Shijie did not doubt Haitang. Instead, he was happy because Haitang could always guess his thoughts accurately.
"One day, Lord Li came to my house to rest after getting very drunk, and I took the opportunity to trick him.
Lord Li said: My master has invited a peerless master to deal with the prince! "
Qin Rubing was shocked when she heard the news, but pretended to be calm on the surface.
"Haitang, you did a great job."
She turned to look at Juhua, "You arrange a contact person to be in charge of keeping in touch with Haitang at all times."
"Yes, master."
On the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, there is a royal banquet.
Qin Rubing's lips curled up into a barely perceptible smile. She deliberately guided Chu Tianxing, making him unconsciously say some remarks that were unfavorable to the queen.
These words, like small streams converging into a river, soon reached the ears of Emperor Dong, causing him to be deeply alert.
Chu Tianxing had no idea that he had fallen into the trap carefully set by Qin Rubing. He was skillfully led by Qin Rubing, step by step towards the abyss.
Qin Rubing was observing everything in secret, waiting for the opportunity to come.
When these unfavorable remarks reached Dongdi's ears, his face turned gloomy.
He began to doubt whether the queen was truly loyal to him and whether she had some unspeakable secret.
This doubt gradually spread in his heart, causing a rift in his trust in the queen.
However, this is exactly what Qin Rubing wanted to see.
She knew that once the Eastern Emperor lost trust in the Queen, she would have the opportunity to suppress Chu Tianxing and make him disliked by the Eastern Emperor.
So she continued to manipulate everything behind the scenes, trying to drive the Queen away from Emperor Dong.
A trace of doubt gradually arose in the heart of Emperor Dong, and he began to examine the relationship between the Queen and Prince Yong.
Once, he thought they were just ordinary mother and son, but now, some subtle details made him feel uneasy.
As for Chu Tianxing, the East Emperor's attitude also quietly underwent subtle changes.
He began to notice the eye contact, intimacy in words and actions between the Queen and Prince Yong, which made him feel suspicious.
Is there some unknown secret between them? Or is there some conspiracy behind this? This thought made Dongdi fall into deep thought.
At the same time, Emperor Dong's view of Chu Tianxing gradually changed.
In the past, he might have regarded him as just a loyal son, but now, he began to re-evaluate this man.
Is Chu Tianxing really trustworthy? Does he know about the relationship between the Queen and Prince Yong? All kinds of questions came to his mind, making the Emperor of the East cautious about Chu Tianxing.
As time went by, Dongdi decided to investigate the matter secretly.
He sent spies to closely monitor the every move of the Queen and Prince Yong, and closely followed Chu Tianxing's actions.
There seem to be many unknown secrets hidden in this palace, and Emperor Dong is determined to lift the veil and find out the truth.
Qin Rubing was secretly happy because her plan had achieved initial success.
She couldn't help feeling proud and thought she was really smart.
However, she also clearly knew that this was just the beginning and there would be more challenges and difficulties waiting for her.
Therefore, she must remain calm and not be carried away by the victory in front of her.
Qin Rubing knew very well that every next step was crucial.
She needs to act more cautiously and not be careless in the slightest. Only in this way can she ensure that her position will not be threatened in any way.
She began to think about the next plan, how to consolidate her advantages, and how to deal with possible unexpected situations.