Chapter 452: Xiao Ying opens his mouth and mocks the imperial concubine

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene fell into silence, and everyone looked at Xiao Ying again.

Some people looked at each other, becoming more and more curious about how Princess Yingfeng had offended the imperial concubine to be targeted like this.

Tan Yunshi and others were so angry that their noses were almost crooked. The imperial concubine had just bought pills from the eldest sister, but now she turned against them.

They are in a hurry to demolish the bridge before they even cross the river.

Chen Xingyun and her sisters also frowned. This vixen was really capable of causing trouble. Wasn't she just jealous that their mother was prettier than her?

But they were not worried about their mother at all. Although she had never recited poems or composed couplets in front of them, she was so capable that she must know everything.

They really hoped that their mother would recite a poem that would make a big splash and slap that witch in the face.

But Xiao Ying said calmly, "I am indeed from the countryside, I have never been to school, and I cannot recite poetry or compose couplets."

The scene became even quieter.

Many people had strange expressions on their faces. They never expected that Princess Yingfeng would actually say that.

How could you say such self-deprecating words in public? Wouldn't that make people look down on you?

And she will also gain the majesty of a royal concubine.

However, after what happened with the pills just now, not many people showed contempt at this moment, for fear that Xiao Ying would find out and not sell them the pills.

Besides, since Princess Yingfeng can make such a powerful pill, it doesn’t seem to matter whether she has read books or can compose poetry.

The imperial concubine was also stunned by her straightforwardness, and then the mockery in her eyes could hardly be hidden.

Ha, she finally discovered Xiao Ying’s weakness!

Because of this, I suddenly felt an indescribable sense of superiority in my heart.

"Princess Yingfeng is truly honest..."

"You used to live in a small place like Yun'an County, so it doesn't matter if you haven't been educated."

"But now that I've come to the capital and been named a princess by the emperor, I have to read this book."

"Otherwise, if you encounter an occasion like today, where everyone is reciting poems and writing couplets, but you can't join in, that would be really bad."

The words seemed to be for Xiao Ying's sake, but in fact they were full of sarcasm, and some noble ladies felt embarrassed when they heard them.

Concubine Shu argued, "I actually think Princess Yingfeng is being modest."

"Everyone knows that Princess Yingfeng offered countless treasures, so she was named Princess by the Emperor."

"Princess Yingfeng can also make pills for longevity and beauty. Even the Imperial Hospital doesn't have such things. This shows how capable Princess Yingfeng is."

Some noble ladies nodded in agreement, and this was indeed the truth.

Princess Yingfeng became a princess step by step with her own abilities. Even the emperor recognized her. How could he deny her just because she couldn't recite poems or compose couplets?

Xiao Ying glanced at Concubine Shu. This was the second time she had defended her, and she couldn't help but feel a liking for her.

Concubine Shu nodded and smiled at her, as if to reassure her.

Unexpectedly, the imperial concubine became even more excited.

She hated both Concubine Shu and Xiao Ying. Now Concubine Shu was defending Xiao Ying. How could she bear it?

"Are you saying that I'm deliberately making things difficult for Princess Yingfeng?"

"I've never been to school, and I can't compose poetry, but Princess Yingfeng said so herself."

"Or are you implying that Princess Yingfeng deliberately deceived me?"

With just one word and one hat, the imperial concubine framed both Concubine Shu and Xiao Ying.

No matter which one Concubine Shu admits, she will not get any good results.

Shufei's face darkened slightly, and she was about to speak when she heard Xiao Ying speak.

"If the Imperial Concubine has anything to say, just come to me. The Imperial Concubine Shu is innocent."

She originally entered the palace to attend the banquet just to do business and sell elixirs, but she didn't expect to be regarded as a thorn in the side of the imperial concubine.

She didn't know how she had offended the other person.

Seeing the other party provoking her again and again, pressing her step by step and being aggressive, she really didn't want to endure it anymore.

"What did you say?"

The imperial concubine frowned, she never expected that Xiao Ying would dare to say that to her.

Everyone present was so shocked that their faces turned pale, and many of them clenched their handkerchiefs tightly.

He secretly thought that Princess Yingfeng was too impulsive, because she was the imperial concubine.

But this is just the beginning.

Xiao Ying didn't care about everyone's reactions at all, and his tone was not as kind as before, but instead contained sarcasm and ridicule.

"Your Highness is right. I come from the countryside, I've never been to school, and I can't write poetry."

"Because it's already hard for us farmers to survive, we don't have any extra money to study, and no one will let women go to school."

"Your Highness is so high up in society that you cannot understand the hardships of the common people."

"Not only did they fail to understand, but every word they said was mocking and sarcastic, trying to humiliate me by using my background."

"But I'm sorry, I never thought it was shameful to come from the countryside, nor did I ever think it was an honor to have a good background."

"After all, the Imperial Concubine is looking down on the common people. How ridiculous!"

"As the saying goes, when you drink water, you should remember the well-digger. But the Imperial Concubine eats the food grown by the people, yet she looks down on her parents who feed and clothe her."

Having said that, he deliberately raised his eyebrows towards the imperial concubine, his contempt evident in his words.

Everyone was stunned. In the huge Jingyang Palace, one could hear a pin drop.

No matter whether they were noble ladies, palace maids or eunuchs, they all stared at Xiao Ying in disbelief, thinking she was crazy.

How dare Princess Yingfeng say such words to the imperial concubine?

Even if what she said was true, the imperial concubine was still the imperial concubine, and she was committing an insubordination.

Just based on this point, the imperial concubine can deal with her!

Tan Yunshi, He Yao and others also changed their expressions. Was the eldest sister/head of the family a little impulsive this time?

Chen Xingyun and the others were also surprised, but they were not as frightened as the others.

Since my mother dared to say this, it meant that she had thought about the consequences. Besides, it sounded pretty good. They had disliked that imperial concubine for a long time.

Shufei also had a tense expression and shook her head secretly. She didn't expect Princess Yingfeng to be so impulsive.

Looking at the imperial concubine again, her face had already turned blue with anger, her complexion was a little distorted, and she was obviously furious.

"Princess Yingfeng, do you know what you are saying? How dare you mock me? You are so bold!"

Xiao Ying said, "I was just telling the truth. So the Imperial Concubine thinks this is a mockery?"

“You, you…”

The imperial concubine was furious. No one had ever dared to speak to her like this in all these years, not even the bitch Concubine Shu.

Where does Princess Yingfeng get the courage?

Her face was as gloomy as water, and she sneered in her heart.

Great! I was just worried that I couldn’t get any evidence against Xiao Ying, so I couldn’t avenge my cousin. I didn’t expect that the other party would come to me on his own initiative.

If she doesn’t skin Xiao Ying this time, she is not a royal concubine!

"Someone, come here! Princess Yingfeng has committed treason and offended me. Capture her!"

At the imperial concubine's command, several palace maids and eunuchs immediately stepped forward to capture Xiao Ying.

The atmosphere was tense and many people became anxious for Xiao Ying.

Some of them were genuinely concerned for her own good, while others were worried that they would not be able to get the pills after she was dealt with.

Xiao Ying's expression was calm and composed. He didn't even look at the imperial concubine, and even picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Want to arrest me? I'm afraid the Imperial Concubine doesn't have the qualifications to do so."