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Chapter 509 - 435: The Empress is shocked after the Emperor’s Explanation, The Man in Black Looking for Concubine Xu is Discovered - Part 2

Chapter 509: Chapter 435: The Empress is shocked after the Emperor’s Explanation, The Man in Black Looking for Concubine Xu is Discovered - Part 2

The Emperor spoke in a hushed tone, "Initially, the chosen candidate for the Crown Princess was the legitimate daughter of General Xu."

The Empress heard it clearly this time, the Crown Princess’s initial candidate was Concubine Xu? Then how did it become her?

The Emperor continued, "It was I who insisted on taking you as the Crown Princess."

The Empress was stunned, seemingly in disbelief.

Was it the dog Emperor who insisted on making her the Crown Princess?

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Shen Chuwei looked down at Little White drinking sheep’s milk; during these moments, Little White was exceptionally well-behaved.

Its appetite was growing day by day, and its weight gain was obviously increasing.

When Concubine Xu came to visit, she felt curious upon seeing the cat in front of Shen Chuwei, "Crown Princess, where did this cat come from? It’s so big yet still being fed milk."

Those who hadn’t seen a tiger cub usually took a while to recognize it as a tiger, especially someone like Concubine Xu, a lady from a distinguished family, who had never seen a tiger.

Shen Chuwei chuckled twice, "This is a tiger."

Little White, still nursing, held tightly to the glazed cup with both paws, fearing someone might snatch its meal away.

When Concubine Xu heard "tiger" she backed away several steps, her face filled with terror as she looked at the cat-like tiger in Shen Chuwei’s embrace, "Crown Princess, how can you hold a tiger in your arms? Be careful it doesn’t bite you."

Seeing Concubine Xu so frightened, Shen Chuwei couldn’t help but laugh out loud, "Don’t worry, it’s still young and hasn’t been weaned yet."

Concubine Xu was still scared; after all, she had heard stories about tigers eating people.

"But it will grow up, and when it does, it can be a man-eater."

Shen Chuwei looked down at Little White, stroked its fluffy head, and said, "Little White won’t, it will be very protective of its master."

Concubine Xu cautiously approached Shen Chuwei, observing the little tiger head bowed in milk, and honestly, it did seem quite adorable.

"Really? Tigers are so fierce, how could they obey humans? You’re not a beast trainer."

Shen Chuwei knew about beast trainers; in fact, taming beasts was a very cruel act towards the animals, and she didn’t need those methods to make them obey.

"When have I ever lied to you? Look, isn’t it cute?"

Concubine Xu watched the little tiger clutching the glazed cup with its paws, its pale blue eyes occasionally glancing at her with high vigilance.

"Cute indeed, but it’s still a man-eating tiger, and that won’t change."

Seeing that Concubine Xu didn’t believe her, Shen Chuwei didn’t explain too much,

"You will understand in time."

After finishing its milk, Little White licked its lips and then crawled onto Shen Chuwei’s lap, attempting to burrow into her embrace.

Little White placed its forelimbs on Shen Chuwei’s leg, and as it was about to push itself up, it tumbled down, rolling over twice. Undeterred, it crawled back to the edge of Shen Chuwei’s robe, stretching its limbs to climb up, only to unsurprisingly roll off again.

Witnessing the little tiger’s antics, Concubine Xu couldn’t help but laugh, "What’s the little tiger trying to do?"

"It wants to climb onto my lap." Shen Chuwei stroked Little White’s forehead and said, "Go play with Xuetuan."

Little White, with its soft head, stared at Shen Chuwei for a good while before turning to look at Xuetuan.

Xuetuan: "..." Little brat, don’t bother me~

Seeing Xuetuan, Little White trotted over with its stout legs, rubbing its head affectionately against Xuetuan’s and even licking his face.

Xuetuan, annoyed, pushed out a paw and swatted Little White away, bothering me!

How strong was Xuetuan? With that single swipe, it sent Little White’s soft body rolling three times before stopping.

After steadying itself, Little White quickly got up and trotted back, continuing to earnestly lick Xuetuan’s face.

Xuetuan stretched out a paw and swatted Little White away once more.

Little White’s soft body tumbled several rolls, then yet again, it trotted back, this time licking Xuetuan’s face with even more vigor.

Xuetuan, with a face drenched in saliva, looked utterly resigned~

Shen Chuwei and Concubine Xu, watching the interaction between the cat and the tiger, couldn’t help but laugh.

"Xuetuan actually dares to swat a tiger; wait until it grows up, one swipe could send you flying. Let’s see if you’ll be scared then," said Concubine Xu, laughing again.

Shen Chuwei explained, "Even when Little White grows up, it won’t dare to lay a paw on Xuetuan."

With a puzzled look, Concubine Xu asked, "Why not?"

Shen Chuwei explained, "Because in Little White’s eyes, Xuetuan is an elder, and the younger must always respect their elders, no matter how powerful they become."

Concubine Xu’s face showed surprise, "I see, I’ve learned something new."

Tired from playing, Little White lay down beside Xuetuan and fell asleep.

Xuetuan, looking at Little White clinging to it in sleep, had three words written in its gaze, so annoyed!

As night fell, Concubine Xu lay in bed, holding a small bell in her hand. Ever since the man in black gave it to her, she couldn’t help but look at it constantly.

She wondered if the man in black was still around the Imperial Preserve?

After a long wait, just when the bell remained quiet and she was about to close her eyes to sleep, the bell suddenly jingled twice and leaped a few times.

Concubine Xu’s eyes snapped open at the sight of the little bell on the bedside ringing crisply; the man in black was looking for her.

In her excitement, Concubine Xu threw off the covers, dressed, and then ran out in her shoes.

Outside, torches illuminated the surrounding area of the tent, and patrolling Guards could be faintly seen.

Holding up her skirt, she ran past the tents towards the woods behind them.

Weichi had been secretly watching Concubine Xu; seeing her run out of the tent, he followed from a distance.

Spying Concubine Xu meeting with the man in black from afar, he didn’t approach to apprehend them, opting instead to go back and report to his master.

Shen Chuwei, watching Little White trying to win over Xuetuan and getting rejected, suddenly caught the scent of grilled meat.

Turning her head towards the entrance of the tent, she saw Xiao Jinyan approaching with two grilled wild pigeons in hand.

"Your Highness, when did you catch these wild pigeons?"

"This afternoon. Chun Xi just finished grilling them; try them," Xiao Jinyan said as he placed the two grilled wild pigeons in front of her.

The grilled wild pigeons were still steaming, obviously freshly cooked.

At that moment, Weichi’s voice came from outside the tent, "Master, I have something to report."

Hearing Weichi’s voice, Xiao Jinyan guessed what it was about and said to Shen Chuwei, "You go ahead and eat; I need to step out and handle something."

"Hmm," Shen Chuwei nodded, her gaze still fixed on the grilled wild pigeons.

Xiao Jinyan helplessly withdrew his gaze, stood up, and walked out.

Approaching Weichi outside the tent and once at a distance, Xiao Jinyan inquired in a cold tone, "What is it?"

"Your subordinate just saw Concubine Xu leaving the tent and meeting with a man in black," Weichi reported.

ps: Second update