Chapter 2629: 2629: Cowardly Rat

Chapter 2629: Chapter 2629: Cowardly Rat

Now that Prince Zhan has arrived and even surrounded the Prince’s Mansion, Dowager Consort Yu and the Fifteenth Prince will not have it easy.

Perhaps he might still have a chance to leave this terrifying place.

But…

He looked down at the child in his arms, unsure if Prince Zhan would allow him to take the child with him. After all, it was his child, and he couldn’t bear to leave his son behind.

“Tell me, what on earth is going on? How did Prince Zhan appear so suddenly?” After everyone had left, Dowager Consort Yu strode up to the chief steward and questioned him.

“I don’t know either. The general said he was acting on Prince Zhan’s orders to come and surround the Prince’s Mansion. Beyond that, I dare not ask more.”

The chief steward replied fearfully.

His courage had almost been shattered earlier; how could he dare ask more, so he rushed back to report to the Imperial Concubine.

“Imperial Noble Consort, what should we do now? Our mansion is surrounded. I heard that Prince Zhan is ruthless; will he… might he…”

He knew in his heart that he had committed plenty of misdeeds in Ying City. If Prince Zhan was aware of them, his end would be near.

Perhaps not only him but his entire family might face death.

“What are you afraid of?”

Dowager Consort Yu barked coldly, forcing herself to stay calm.

“Consort Wen is the Retired Emperor’s concubine. So what if Prince Zhan comes? What can he do to Consort Wen?”

Yes, exactly. That’s it. She is the Retired Emperor’s woman and has the Fifteenth Prince. Prince Zhan, though a mighty war prince, couldn’t touch her.

At most, they could be detained and taken to the capital.

By then, with the Retired Emperor’s protection, nothing would happen to her. What was there to fear?

“Imperial Noble Consort…”

The chief steward’s forehead was dripping with cold sweat as he looked at Dowager Consort Yu.

Sure, it was easy for her to say. She had nothing to fear, being of the Imperial Kinsmen; she wouldn’t die. But he, a small person, was insignificant to Prince Zhan.

Perhaps when Prince Zhan arrived, he’d be the first to die for aiding Dowager Consort Yu in her misdeeds all these years.

It was not a question of possibility but a certainty.

“Imperial Noble Consort, please save me. Prince Zhan will surely kill me, Imperial Noble Consort.” With a thud, he knelt before Dowager Consort Yu, pleading.

“Coward!”

Dowager Consort Yu glanced disdainfully at the chief steward.

If Prince Zhan indeed came because of her excesses, why would she save the chief steward? It would be best if Prince Zhan killed him right away.

If so, even if Prince Zhan wanted to convict her, there would be little evidence. She could claim that the steward’s outside antics were beyond her knowledge and that she had no idea.

Even if Prince Zhan didn’t kill this servant, she would deal with him herself.

With this thought, she looked at the tea on the table beside her, slowly walked over, poured a cup, and handed it to the chief steward.

“Get up. You are Consort Wen’s most reliable person; naturally, Consort Wen will protect you. Rise, drink this tea, and join me to meet those of the City Defense Force.”

Hearing Dowager Consort Yu’s words, though feeling something was off, the chief steward let out a breath of relief, stood up from the ground, and with trembling hands, accepted the cup of tea from Dowager Consort Yu.

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