The Third Princess's hand trembled slightly as she gripped her wine cup, her eyes filled with hatred and rage. However, given that this was the Seventeenth Prince's wedding banquet, and the Emperor and the Third Prince were drinking next door, she knew that the Eighth Princess was now desperate and would attack anyone who came her way. Moreover, the Third Princess didn't want to provoke the Eighth Princess at this moment, so she endured it all and slowly sat down amidst the complex and subtle gazes of the others.

Seeing that her sarcastic remarks hadn't angered the Third Prince's wife, the Eighth Prince's wife looked down on her even more, and smugly swayed away with her wine cup. Everyone present was on tenterhooks, afraid of provoking the Eighth Prince's wife, a living plague, and they all avoided her wherever she went.

The Eighth Prince's wife had drunk countless cups of wine, and was feeling quite dizzy; she could barely see the road ahead. Holding her wine cup, she walked to the Fifth Prince's wife and began pouring herself more wine. The Fifth Prince's wife, feeling sorry for her, pressed down on the wine pot to stop her.

"You've had too much to drink, you'll get drunk if you drink any more..." Fifth Princess Consort gently advised.

Eighth Prince's wife waved away Fifth Prince's wife's hand, but still poured herself a full cup. This time, she took the initiative to raise the cup to Fifth Prince's wife and said with a smile, "Fifth Sister-in-law, this cup of wine is for you!"

Seeing the Eighth Prince's wife's somewhat disheveled appearance, some people began to whisper among themselves. The Fifth Prince's wife looked around, then picked up her wine cup and returned the toast, drinking it down readily.

The Eighth Prince's wife exclaimed, "Good! I, the Fifth Sister-in-law, just like straightforward people!" With that, she downed another cup.

Fifth Prince has always been a leisurely prince, neither participating in court affairs nor competing with others. Naturally, Fifth Prince's wife also avoids trouble whenever possible.

Previously, among all her sisters-in-law, she, like the Ninth Prince's wife, was the most inconspicuous and least interested in attracting attention. However, unfortunately, the Fifth Prince's wife's mother-in-law was Consort Yi, who disliked her greatly, saying she was a quiet and unyielding person. Yet, despite this, the Fifth Prince's wife and Prince Wu have lived among the few princes who have had an easier life over the years.

The Dowager Consort Yi in the palace was no longer the imposing Consort Yi of yesteryear. The Fifth Prince's wife would occasionally visit her in the palace, bringing gifts and sometimes taking the Fifth Prince's children with her, and the Fourth Prince never objected.

Seeing the miserable state of the Eighth Prince's wife, the Fifth Prince's wife suddenly felt somewhat fortunate that the Fifth Prince did not have any grand ambitions, otherwise she would not have escaped the tragedy as well.

"Eighth sister-in-law, please don't worry. Eighth Prince's matter will be resolved eventually. His Majesty is usually merciful. As long as Eighth Prince is innocent, His Majesty will understand! Eighth sister-in-law, please take good care of yourself. After all, the Prince's Mansion is waiting for you..." Fifth Princess Consort kindly comforted her.

The Eighth Prince's wife gave a few bitter laughs, shook her head sullenly, and said with a smile, "Fifth Sister-in-law is still the luckiest!"

After saying that, she waved her hand, picked up her wine glass, and turned to leave.

The banquet was still lively, with delicious dishes being served one after another. Everyone was drinking heartily, and no one wanted to pay attention to the mad Eighth Prince's wife at this time.

The Eighth Prince's wife felt dizzy and nauseous. She had never drunk alcohol like this before. However, she did not feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, she felt a sense of relief and joy.

The Eighth Prince's wife searched for Lanqin in the crowd. After finally spotting Lanqin's location, she dragged her heavy body and staggered toward Lanqin.

Thirteenth Prince's wife did not want to get involved with Eighth Prince's wife, but when she discovered that Eighth Prince's wife was coming towards Lanqin, she stood up angrily and blocked Eighth Prince's wife's way.