The Cousin Is About to Marry，The Abstinent Young Lord Loses Control-Chapter 143: Scheme

Du Peifang was brought to the Imperial Concubine’s Yongle Palace.

Even before the enthronement, the Imperial Concubine was favored, and Yongle Palace was splendid and extravagant, with an air of opulence everywhere.

Before getting married, Du Peifang visited the palace a few times each year.

On the surface, she was visiting her aunt, but in reality, she was using this method to boost her own reputation.

Reminding the people of the capital, there was a favored concubine in the palace, her own aunt.

Back then, when Princess An He selected Du Peifang, this was one of the reasons.

Entering the grand hall, she saw a noble and elegant woman.

Du Peifang couldn’t hold back her grievances and began to vent her misfortunes fervently.

"Aunt, you don’t know what kind of life I’m living at the Duke Mansion, that Ji Mingzhu, the little wretch, without father or mother, actually climbed over my head!"

"If Lord hadn’t come in time that day, she would have forced the Sterility Pill down my throat!"

"I want to go home to seek my parents, but they are still angry, sending letters home received no response at all."

"Aunt, do you think they don’t care about me anymore?"

The Imperial Concubine was so irritated by her noise that she had a headache.

Pressed her temples, "Who taught you to cry and whine when encountering problems, just like your dad’s first daughter, an eyesore!"

If there is a woman Du Peifang hates most, Du Peilan tops the list.

The level of hatred even surpassed Ji Mingzhu at one point.

Now being compared, Du Peifang abruptly stopped her tears.

Recalling their last meeting, those words Du Peilan said to her made Du Peifang grit her teeth in anger.

It’s said when a weasel pays a New Year’s call to a chicken, no good intentions are there.

Du Peilan suddenly came to see her that day, she shouldn’t have let her guard down!

Through gritted teeth, "It was Du Peilan who harmed me, if it weren’t for her provoking me to team up with Princess, I wouldn’t have secretly committed such a grave mistake against my parents!"

Held the Imperial Concubine’s arm firmly, "Aunt, you must help me find Du Peilan, I want to make her live in hell!"

The Imperial Concubine shot her a cool glance, "Du Peilan is your dad’s own daughter, if I interfere, how could your mom face people at the Grand Tutor Mansion?"

Du Peilan is a blemish.

But it shouldn’t be erased by them, otherwise it would give others a handle.

"She can’t stir up trouble, no need to keep staring at her."

Yet Du Peifang was unwilling in her heart.

She wanted to say something but caught the Imperial Concubine’s cold, deep gaze and had to swallow her words.

Currently, the family hasn’t forgiven her yet, only by fostering a good relationship with her aunt could her path be smooth.

Cast a glance at the palace maids within the hall.

Du Peifang quietly said, "Aunt, I have some private matters to discuss with you, could you let them avoid for a moment?"

The Imperial Concubine brought Du Peifang into the palace for a serious matter.

She waved her hand, and the palace maids waiting in the hall retreated one by one.

"Go ahead."

Du Peifang lowered her voice to the minimum.

Asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Aunt, if the Crown Prince’s conduct is discredited, what would be the consequence?"

The Imperial Concubine’s hand paused, her casual demeanor mostly vanished.

"That depends on what the matter is."

Du Peifang’s eyes flashed with a hint of smile.

"Ji Mingzhu often comes and goes to the Eastern Palace, if rumors of indiscretions between Her Highness and her spread, wouldn’t the consequences be serious?"

The Crown Prince is a nation’s heir, his conduct must be flawless.

Being involved with a minister’s wife, such a matter would be too vile.

Additionally, Ji Mingzhu is Xie Yunzhen’s wife.

If it becomes a reality, the two will certainly be torn apart.

With the loss of a key player, the Crown Prince’s situation will become increasingly difficult.

By then, wouldn’t capable Princes have an opportunity?

The Imperial Concubine’s eyes gleamed.

Last time at the Empress Palace, she lost face and had been pondering finding a suitable moment to teach Ji Mingzhu a good lesson.

She didn’t expect Du Peifang to present such a good idea before she even took any action.

Not only releasing the anger of those days but also discrediting the Empress and Crown Prince, a real double-edged strategy!

Though her heart surged with emotion, her face showed nothing.

The Imperial Concubine picked up the tea cup, sipping calmly.

"Dare to plot against the Crown Prince, you have quite the nerve! If something really happens, I can’t protect you, and remember your dad is the Grand Tutor, are you trying to ruin his future?"

Du Peifang cautiously observed the Imperial Concubine’s expression.

In her expectation, upon hearing her plan, Aunt should have been very supportive.

Why would it seem like Aunt had no such intention now?

Could it be fear of the Empress and Crown Prince?

Stuttering, "Although my dad is the Grand Tutor, he doesn’t oversee everything about the Crown Prince, His Highness’s wrongdoings have nothing to do with my dad?"

Originally, their Du Family was supposed to be Aunt and cousin’s support, but restrained by various parties, actually became an individual on the Crown Prince’s side.

Du Peifang composed herself, "With you and cousin, what matters could happen to my dad? Taking the opportunity to sever ties with Crown Prince, to exclusively assist cousin, wouldn’t that be good?"

The Imperial Concubine gave Du Peifang a meaningful glance.

"Matters of the court aren’t that simple, as a child, just live your life well."

Du Peifang grew anxious.

"Aunt, currently Lord cares a lot about me, once Crown Prince and Xie Yunzhen break apart, I’ll persuade Lord to side with cousin."

"After a year or two, I give Lord a son, we support each other and sideline Xie Yunzhen, stripping the Crown Prince of this key player, whether for you and cousin or me, it’s definitely a good thing!"

Once Ji Mingzhu and Crown Prince commit the indecent act, Xie Yunzhen must see her as filthy and refuse to indulge her anymore.

Then when his power gets hollowed out, will Xie Yunzhen come begging to her?

Du Peifang’s eyes shone with excitement.

When that day comes, she’ll return all the grievances she suffered.

And have Xie Yunzhen personally end Ji Mingzhu, only then could her heart’s resentment be relieved!

Acting coy, shaking the Imperial Concubine’s hand, "Aunt, please consider it, I really dislike Ji Mingzhu."

"No, this matter is significant, can’t indulge a child’s whims."

The Imperial Concubine drank her tea leisurely.

It’s not her intention to toy, but Du Peifang couldn’t keep a secret.

If things leak before even starting, it’s a complete loss.

Regarding that position, never can one be careless!

Advised Du Peifang, "I’ll take today’s conversation as unheard, don’t bring it up again."

"Aunt..."

"Disasters emerge from careless words, how did I teach you before, to be cautious in both words and deeds!"

Du Peifang shut her mouth with grievance.

She truly thought her idea was excellent.

If successful, it would cripple the adversary.

If failed, shift the blame onto Ji Mingzhu.

Claim she coveted royal power and wealth, leveraging the banquet arrangements to deliberately seduce the Crown Prince...

Aunt has floated in the deep palace for decades, with deliberate planning, surely could exploit a flaw to accomplish this matter!

Du Peifang felt utterly disheartened.

Lowered her head like a defeated rooster.

The Imperial Concubine caressed her head, "Isn’t it just about making Ji Mingzhu uncomfortable? How big a matter is that, someday I’ll have someone catch her in the wrong and give her a good beating with a rod."

If it were before, Du Peifang would have been delighted to see Ji Mingzhu beaten.

But now she had a method to plunge someone into hell, yet it couldn’t be carried out, how could she feel happy?

Stayed woefully for two hours, Du Peifang didn’t achieve the desired result.

Could only return home.