Chapter 210 Who's Crying There?

Min Yuexi was just busy taking inventory of the treasury, planning to prepare a dowry for Su Rongrong.

Although everyone in the manor knew that Su Rongrong was only adopted as a granddaughter by her grandmother out of consideration for the Earl of Enping, she was still the third young lady of the Marquis's manor in name only.

Moreover, she also wanted to curry favor with Uncle Enping. Although she didn't expect to gain any benefits, it wouldn't be a bad thing to be on good terms with Uncle Enping.

She was busy when she suddenly heard her head maid, Yu Hua, tell her that her father went straight to Songhe Hall to find her grandmother as soon as he returned to the mansion.

She was startled and dropped what she was holding to chase after him.

Her father rarely visited her grandmother unless there was a specific reason. However, after learning of her grandmother's determination, he decided against confronting her and instead focused on maintaining a peaceful coexistence between them.

But today, she went straight to Songhe Hall without even changing out of her official robes upon returning home, which means she must have something to discuss with her grandmother.

She was afraid her father would say something unpleasant to offend her grandmother, so she hurriedly chased after him.

But she was ultimately too late.

Others may not know the inside story, but she knows perfectly well how heartbroken her grandmother is towards the Marquis's mansion and towards them!

Others didn't know why their grandmother's attitude suddenly changed, but she, who had also been reborn like her grandmother, knew very well that it was all their own doing!

She has been trying to change things these days, trying to make her grandmother forget her past life and accept her and the Marquis's mansion again.

Seeing that her grandmother's attitude had softened, she even asked her to help organize a banquet a few days ago.

How could she let her father ruin the great situation she had worked so hard to achieve?

Upon hearing Min Yuexi's accusation, Min Rong's face instantly darkened. "Min Yuexi, is this how a daughter should speak to her father?"

Min Yuexi's face also darkened. "Father, I didn't mean to talk back to you. But you are also Grandmother's son. Didn't Grandmother feel hurt by what you just said to her?"

"Your grandmother was humiliated. Shouldn't you seek justice for her?"

"How can you criticize your grandmother just because the other party is the Crown Prince?"

"Aren't you being too selfish?"

Upon hearing this, Min Rong flew into a rage. "I'm selfish? I'm being harsh on your grandmother?"

"Can't you see how much trouble your grandmother has caused the Marquis's mansion in the past year?"

“It was one thing before, but this time your grandmother has offended the Crown Prince!”

“I didn’t ask your grandmother to do anything. I just wanted her to be careful with her words and actions, keep a low profile, and then give the hot spring estate to the Crown Prince as an apology to appease his anger.”

Is this really that bad?

"What?" Min Yuexi looked at Min Rong in disbelief. "You still want Grandmother to give the hot spring estate to the Crown Prince?"

Min Qiao also curled the corners of her mouth in a sarcastic smile.

It turns out that making her be careful with her words was just an appetizer; the real main course was to make her obediently hand over the hot spring resort!

***

In the Crown Prince's residence, the Crown Princess was beaming as she admired the painting that the lady-in-waiting had just hung up for her.

"Hmph, do you think the Seventh Princess is such a proud person? Now she's practically begging to please me with gifts."

The female official smiled ingratiatingly, "The Crown Princess's status is noble, and her future will be immeasurably more so. No matter how noble the Seventh Princess is, she cannot compare to you! I suppose the Seventh Princess has figured this out."

The Crown Princess glanced at her personal maid, Qiu Wei, and said, "You've become much more eloquent than before."

The Qiuwei of the past would never have said such sweet words to her.

Ever since Qiu Wei was slapped by her at the Marquis of Xuanping's residence, she has gradually become more sensible and more and more in line with her wishes.

Qiu Wei quickly replied with a smile, "It's all thanks to Your Highness's excellent training. I've learned to read between the lines, and naturally I know who my true master is."

The Crown Princess gave a satisfied hum, "You're smart to know what's good for you."

As he spoke, he looked at the painting in front of him and asked, "Has anyone been asked to look at this painting? Is there anything strange about it?"

Although she was pleased that Li Sanqi had humbled himself to present her with a painting in an attempt to please her, she was not entirely without suspicion.

Qiu Wei quickly replied with a smile, "Your Majesty, this servant has already had someone from the Imperial Hospital examine you, and there is no problem."

"I also heard that when the Seventh Princess obtained this painting, she had the head of the Imperial Hospital examine it personally to confirm that there was nothing wrong with it before sending it to Your Highness."

"This servant thinks that the Seventh Princess truly wants to reconcile with Her Majesty."

A smug look appeared on the Crown Princess's face, and her tone was full of arrogance, "She knows what's good for her."

"Later, I'll also pick something from our treasury and send it to the Seventh Princess as a return gift."

"Since she has lowered her head, I can't refuse to give her a way out. After all, she is the Crown Prince's own sister. I can't afford to make things too awkward with her."

"Your Majesty is so kind and beautiful! No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince is so devoted to her!" Qiu Wei quickly offered her praise.

The Crown Princess was flattered to the point of ecstasy, "You're so eloquent, you'll be richly rewarded."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qiu Wei quickly curtsied in thanks.

***

In the palace, the third prince was walking on the only way back to his own palace when he suddenly heard a low sobbing sound.

He frowned impatiently. Which arrogant little palace maid was trying to get his attention again?

He also wanted to marry a noblewoman as his principal wife, and he wouldn't easily fall into the trap of a lowly palace maid and ruin his reputation!

Thinking of this, Li Chengrui prepared to quickly cross the artificial hill.

Then, the little eunuch beside him stared wide-eyed in shock and whispered to him, "Your Highness, this crying sounds a bit like the Seventh Princess?"

Li Chengrui was startled and shouted loudly towards the artificial hill, "Who's crying there?"

The crying behind the artificial hill stopped abruptly. A moment later, Li Sanqi, with red eyes and wiping away tears, walked out from behind the artificial hill.

"Seventh Sister? Why are you hiding here crying?" Li Chengrui looked at Li Sanqi in disbelief.

Li Sanqi bit her lip, looking pitiful. "I'm sorry, Third Brother, I didn't mean to hide here. I just... I didn't dare let anyone know I was crying..."

"I dare not go to my palace, my mother's palace, or even my grandmother's palace... That's why I came here to hide."

Li Chengrui frowned and asked in a puzzled tone, "Seventh Sister, what you're saying is very strange. Who could possibly stop you from crying?"

Upon hearing this, Li Sanqi wiped his eyes with a handkerchief, and tears began to fall in a steady stream.

Upon seeing this, Li Chengrui was immediately at a loss. He didn't dare to ask any more questions and quickly led his men back to his palace.

If people outside saw this, they would think he lacked the demeanor of an older brother and was bullying his younger sister.

Back in his palace, after Li Sanqi calmed down, Li Chengrui had someone bring him hot water to wash his face and get ready.

After everything was tidied up, Li Chengrui asked Li Sanqi, "Seventh Sister, what happened? Why are you crying so sadly?"

"What did Seventh Sister mean by what she said earlier? What did she mean by not daring to cry in her own palace, nor in the palaces of the Empress Dowager and the Grandmother?"