Chapter 168 I am the biggest rule

Shen Wantang choked on her tea: "Cough cough cough! What did you say?"

Du Juan hurriedly patted her back: "Princess Consort, are you alright? Qin Xin, what nonsense are you talking about? Look how frightened the Princess Consort."

Qin Xin quickly said, "This servant deserves to die. These are just rumors. Princess Consort, please don't be angry. That Second Young Master Gu is a scoundrel. He has fallen out with the Prince, so he wants to take away the people around the Prince to get revenge. The more the Prince values ​​someone, the more he wants to take them."

Shen Wantang had caught her breath and was no longer angry, because she understood Gu Qianhan much better than Qin Xin.

Gu Qianhan is exceptionally intelligent. If he wanted to take revenge on someone, he wouldn't resort to such low-level methods. Moreover, he eventually released Chu Yanluo. This doesn't seem like taking revenge at all; it looks more like he's helping Xiao Qingyuan and Chu Yanluo get together.

As for what Qin Xin said about Gu Qianhan trying to take her away as well, Shen Wantang didn't take it seriously after her initial shock.

When Gu Qianhan came a few days ago, she acted normally, cold but polite.

Moreover, she is the heir apparent of the Ning Prince's mansion and Xiao Qingyuan's legal wife, unlike Chu Yanluo. She is not someone you can just snatch away.

Even if Gu Qianhan wanted to steal Xiao Qingyuan's beloved to get revenge on him, how could it be her turn to be the Crown Princess?

Others might not know about the Ning Prince's residence, but Gu Qianhan frequents it, so how could he not know? Xiao Qingyuan doesn't like her, so he probably wishes Gu Qianhan would snatch her away so he could officially make Chu Yanluo his official wife.

So, Shen Wantang calmly resumed drinking her tea.

Qin Xin was quiet for only a moment before she couldn't help but start gossiping again.

Shen Wantang listened with great interest, but Qin Xin became serious at the end: "Princess Consort, now even Mo Ji has discovered that Hua Yi is very capable. Hua Yi is probably really extraordinary. You must be careful, lest you raise a tiger that will turn on you, and end up raising another Concubine Chu."

Shen Wantang smiled faintly: "It's alright. If I can help one person, I can help another. I am the mistress, not her."

Seeing her so calm and composed, Qin Xin realized that her worries were unnecessary. The Crown Princess was always far-sighted in her actions, and she must have already prepared a way to deal with the worst-case scenario.

Just then, someone walked in from outside.

Shen Wantang looked up and saw that it was Xiao Qingyuan.

Why is he here again?

The maids all bowed to Xiao Qingyuan: "Young Master."

Xiao Qingyuan ignored them all and hurriedly walked up to Shen Wantang: "Do you have any medicine for your injuries?"

Shen Wantang stood up: "Yes, does the young master need it?"

"It's not for me, it's for Huayi. Get me the best wound medicine, the kind that won't leave scars."

"Is Huayi badly injured? If the wound is serious, it will be difficult to avoid scarring. I don't have any medicine here that can prevent scarring at all."

Xiao Qingyuan frowned. He really wanted to ask Shen Wantang to go to Xinghe Courtyard to have Huayi's injury checked.

However, he had already been severely scolded by his mother for asking Shen Wantang to treat Chu Yanluo last time. He couldn't let Shen Wantang treat a maid's injury this time, otherwise Shen Wantang, as the Crown Princess, would really lose face.

He could only nod reluctantly: "Alright, let's treat the injury first. We can talk about the scars later."

Shen Wantang looked at Du Juan: "Go get the medicine, get the best medicine for the young master's injuries."

Du Juan didn't really want to give it to him, but since Shen Wantang had given the order, she had no choice but to go and get it.

After receiving the medicine, Xiao Qingyuan said "thank you" and then hurriedly left.

Qin Xin stomped her feet in anger: "What does the young master take us for? He came over early this morning to praise Chu Yanluo, and now it's noon, and he's come to get medicine for Huayi. He cares about this and that, but why doesn't he care about the young master's wife?"

"The Crown Princess has been busy all morning, donating silver and grain to relieve the disaster victims, dealing with wave after wave of officials, and managing all the affairs of the mansion. She hasn't even heard the Crown Prince say a word of thanks for his hard work!"

"There are so many things that the Crown Prince should be doing, but he hasn't done anything! The Crown Princess should just stop worrying about those things and let the Crown Prince see just how chaotic this family will become without her!"

The maid was furious, but Shen Wantang, as the mistress, remained calm and composed: "What nonsense are you talking about? Since Mother has appointed me to manage the household, if I cause trouble in the family, wouldn't that mean I'm incompetent?"

Qin Xin's eyes were red, and she no longer had the excitement she had when she was watching the commotion: "This servant just feels sorry for the Crown Princess. The Crown Prince never sees your good qualities. He cares so much about Hua Yi, who is just a maid, but he doesn't care about you at all."

Shen Wantang shook her head slightly: "I don't need him to see my good points. I have the power to manage the household, and that's enough. Haven't you seen that the young master has to come to me to get medicine whenever he wants? What does that prove?"

Qin Xin was a little confused: "What does that mean?"

"This means that I have the final say on everything, big or small, in the household. I can do whatever I want or not, and the Crown Prince can't control me. I'm very free."

Qin Xin still didn't quite understand her words. Was freedom more important than the prince's love? The princess was clearly very smart and shrewd. If she wanted the prince to fall in love with her, it would be very easy for her.

However, the Crown Princess never used such methods, or rather, she never really cared about the Crown Prince.

Women in this world are all vying for favor and men, even in the palace. So why is the Crown Prince's Consort different?

Shen Wantang knew that Qin Xin was very confused, but she didn't say anything more.

She didn't really put much effort into Xiao Qingyuan, because all she got in return was fleeting love. It was better for her to be filial to her mother-in-law, which would give her control of the household and allow her to firmly hold the position of the matriarch. With money and power in her hands, she felt more secure and lived a more comfortable and carefree life.

As for Xiao Qingyuan's desire to pamper Huayi, then let him pamper her!

She sent Huayi to serve Xiao Qingyuan precisely so that Huayi could take advantage of the situation. Now that Huayi has succeeded halfway, this is something to celebrate.

Star Harbour Courtyard.

The maid's room, which had a picturesque atmosphere, was small and cramped, with a small bed against the corner of the wall and dim lighting.

Huayi sat on the small bed, her long hair disheveled, and one cheek was red and swollen.

However, this does not diminish her beauty in the slightest.

Xiao Qingyuan walked in, went straight to her side, sat down next to her, and took her hand.

Hua Yi shrank back slightly, looking at Xiao Qingyuan with trepidation: "Your Highness, this is against the rules. This is a servants' quarters. You should not come in."

“I am the biggest rule. I am the heir of the Prince of Ning’s mansion. I can go wherever I want! Hold out your hand, and I’ll apply the medicine for you.”