Chapter 1172: 1169: Disposal

Chapter 1172: Chapter 1169: Disposal

“Mother!” Huo Zixing was startled, “By doing this, aren’t you making the Imperial Uncle despise me? What benefit is there for the Princess’ Mansion?”

“It’s better than you being foolish and unknowingly offending someone later!” The Elder Princess looked at him coldly, “Do you really think it’s normal for spies to appear in our residence?”

Reminded by this, Huo Zixing’s face also turned somewhat pale. Even though he had always found his mother overbearing, he admitted her methods were formidable. Now, it seemed the situation at court was indeed unclear.

“Mother, I agree,” Huo Zixing thought. It was just a matter of leaving the Princess’ Mansion to live in the Manor. He would just bring a couple more servants to help with farming. Even if he couldn’t really handle it, with a good attitude, the Imperial Uncle should be happy and Mother would also cool down.

“If that’s the case, then pack your baggage and take Aunt Qiao with you.”

Huo Zixing was slightly stunned, “Mother, why bring Aunt Qiao?”

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“Am I not worried no one will take care of you? Naturally, I need to send Aunt Qiao over. Of course, I had already planned to send her to the manor outside the city regardless, so you shouldn’t stop me,” the Elder Princess said, looking at him with a smile that was not quite a smile. Huo Zixing found no reason to refuse, and thinking he was also going, Aunt Qiao might suffer less from Mother’s anger this time. He quickly nodded to show his stance, “Mother, your son supports you.”

“Servants, send the Little Prince down.” With the Elder Princess’ command, servants came to escort the two.

Huo Zixing walked into the courtyard and reached out to pull Aunt Qiao up. Seeing him, Aunt Qiao leaned over naturally, “My Lord, believe me, I didn’t lay a hand on the Young Prince. If something happens to him, it benefits me in no way.”

Hearing this, Huo Zixing hesitated for a moment, “Next time, keep a tighter rein on the maidservants around you. Don’t let such a mishap happen again. This time, Mother is sending me to farm grain at the manor outside the city, and you will come with me.”

In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to scold her. After all, Aunt Qiao had always followed him; he should be responsible for her.

Startled by his words, Aunt Qiao felt a little surprised, “My Lord, is Mother really not angry anymore?”

“Of course, Mother is doing this for my good. Given the tense situation in the Capital and the ongoing issues in the residence, taking you with me also prevents you from getting involved. If something unclear arises later, Mother can also peaceably handle the servants in the residence.”

Aunt Qiao’s face changed slightly in fear, doesn’t this mean the Elder Princess is deliberately sending her away to clear out the people around her during her absence, such ruthless scheming!

“My Lord, who will take care of Lingcheng if I go to the Manor? Otherwise, I’ll ask Mother to confine me in the Buddha Hall, at least I could see Lingcheng every day.”

“Nonsense,” Huo Zixing scolded in a low voice, “You should understand Mother’s temperament. Today’s matter inevitably involves people around you. Mother is only sending you to the Manor, and besides, I will be with you. Mother has already shown mercy this time. If you go now, even I can’t protect you.”

Furious inside, Aunt Qiao thought, what kind of protection is this? It was clearly a deliberate plot against her, yet, frustratingly, she couldn’t find any tangible fault in it.

“Then, My Lord, can we take Lingcheng with us?” Aunt Qiao asked as a last resort.

But Huo Zixing looked puzzled, “Why take Lingcheng? Lingcheng still needs to stay in the residence to study with the Master.”

“I am worried about Lingcheng being alone without anyone to take care of him.”

“The residence is full of servants who take care of Lingcheng. Don’t worry. When has Mother ever made things difficult for a child? Let’s go, Nanny Song will personally send us over.”