Chapter 473 Just because she has already lost her virginity

Princess Ning didn't even look at him. She picked up the last teacup, took a sip of hot tea, and said slowly, "I think Tang'er's suggestion is barely acceptable. How is being the concubine of the Prince's son disgracing Liu Nanshi? Not at all. She's a perfect match for her."

"Mother! Nan Shi is the legitimate daughter of Grand Secretary Liu, the most talented woman in our Great Feng. She is so noble, how can she only be a concubine? What makes her so special?!"

Princess Ning's expression was cold: "Just because she has already lost her virginity to you! After what has happened, no decent family in the capital will marry her! Even Grand Secretary Liu will be extremely disappointed in this daughter. She might even be abandoned because she has become worthless!"

Xiao Qingyuan's face turned pale instantly. He looked at Princess Ning in disbelief: "How could Mother say such cruel and cold words? Just because Nan Shi lost her virginity, does that mean she is no longer noble? Does that mean she has no value? In my memory, you are the kindest and gentlest mother in the world. You shouldn't be such a cold and dark person!"

Princess Ning slammed her hand on the table, her voice sharp: "What good is my kindness and gentleness? Will my son listen to me, or my daughter? I've poured my heart and soul into you, hoping that you can live a peaceful and prosperous life in the future!"

"But what about you? You're always making me angry because of women! If I hadn't forced you to marry Tang'er, I don't know if I'd be sitting here alive right now!"

Xiao Qingyuan was unconvinced. He said loudly, "If Mother had always gone along with me, none of these things would have happened. For example, if you had readily agreed to my marriage to Nan Shi, why would I have argued with you?"

"I simply don't understand what you're opposing! Nan Shi comes from a noble family and is renowned throughout the land. Isn't she far superior to Shen Wantang? If my Crown Prince's consort were Nan Shi, our Ning Prince's Mansion would rise to an even higher level!"

Prince Ning's expression changed, and he angrily rebuked, "What nonsense are you spouting! What do you mean by 'reaching a higher level'? I'm already a prince, where would I go if I reached another level?! You scoundrel, if you keep talking like this, you'll get me killed sooner or later!"

The emperor was extremely suspicious. If he felt that anyone was coveting the imperial power, he would send his confidants to find a bunch of crimes against that person and then behead them!

Prince Ning grew up with him and knew the emperor's personality all too well, so he always behaved himself and never touched any real power, obediently playing the role of a leisurely prince, otherwise his head would have been chopped off long ago!

The third and fourth princes were killed because they were fighting the emperor for the throne!

No one dares to mention this matter now, but Prince Ning keeps it firmly in mind, constantly reminding himself not to follow in their footsteps.

Princess Ning knew what her husband was afraid of, and she was afraid too. Although the emperor seemed to be protecting the Ning Prince's Mansion now, he would let her children off lightly when they made mistakes, giving her nephews and nieces plenty of face.

But if Prince Ning shows any sign of challenging power, the emperor will definitely eliminate him with swift and decisive measures!

She sneered, "Why would we need such a noble daughter-in-law? I'm already a princess, and your father is already a prince. Aren't we noble enough? We already have nobility. We don't need another noble daughter-in-law. What we need is a daughter-in-law who is filial to us and on our side!"

Xiao Qingyuan immediately said, "Mother, I can guarantee that Nan Shi will definitely be filial to you and Father. No, she will be even more filial to you than Shen Wantang!"

Princess Ning gave a mocking smile: "Your guarantee is worthless. You used to say that Chu Yanluo would definitely be filial to me and your father after she married into the family, and you even said how virtuous and understanding she was. In the end, it was all the opposite!"

"No, they're not the same! Nan Shi is different from Chu Yanluo. Nan Shi is a true lady from a prominent family, with excellent upbringing! She will definitely do a better job than Shen Wantang after she marries into the family!"

“I don’t think she can do better than Tang’er. Looking at the whole capital, no daughter-in-law is as good as Tang’er.”

As Princess Ning spoke, she took Shen Wantang's hand and said, "This child is sensible and filial, she is also a good housekeeper, and she has superb medical skills. She cured my headache and the prince's cough. Based on this alone, no one else has the right to compete with her for the position of Princess Ning's wife."

Xiao Qingyuan clenched his hands: "Mother is giving Shen Wantang too much credit. If she were really as good as you say, why isn't she the one who is famous all over the world, but Nan Shi?"

"Foolish! Being famous all over the world isn't necessarily a good thing. Some people are born to love the limelight, while others are naturally reserved and low-key. I prefer the reserved to the limelight-loving! You and your sister are already giving me enough headaches by always being in the limelight. If another person comes along who loves the limelight even more than the two of you, how will we live?!"

Princess Ning grew angrier and angrier, and the angrier she became, the more brilliant Shen Wantang's idea of ​​making Liu Nanshi a concubine seemed!

Is she always showing off? Then let her be a concubine! Let's see if she can still be so glamorous then!

With Princess Consort Shen Wantang keeping Liu Nanshi in check, she'd probably be sick of it!

This also allows her to take revenge on Madam Liu for looking down on the Ning Prince's Mansion!

Princess Ning immediately made a decision: "I have already conceded on this matter and agreed to let Liu Nanshi marry you as a concubine. If you agree, then I will send someone to the Liu family to propose marriage. If you still refuse to concede and insist on making her the principal wife, then you can go out and establish your own household, and from now on have nothing to do with the Ning Prince's Mansion! Your father and I will each choose a child from a collateral branch to raise in Tang'er, who will inherit the mansion in the future!"

Xiao Qingyuan's face was pale, and his eyes were bloodshot. He looked at Shen Wantang, his voice filled with endless hatred: "It's all your fault! You schemed and made my mother want Nan Shi to be her concubine! Making Nan Shi a concubine is the most humiliating way for her. You're trying to force her to her death! You're too cruel!"

Shen Wantang's lips twitched, revealing a barely perceptible mockery: "Isn't it you who brought Liu Nanshi to this state, Your Highness?"

"Why does Your Highness sometimes blame me for suggesting she become a concubine, and other times blame Mother for not going along with your wishes? Have you ever considered that Mother and I are both forced to swallow the bitter fruit you have sown?"

Prince Ning and Princess Ning nodded in unison, clearly agreeing with Shen Wantang's words.

Whose fault is this? It's all Xiao Qingyuan's own fault!

Xiao Qingyuan could also see that the three of them were of one mind. In an instant, he felt that he was isolated and helpless, that his father and mother were so unfamiliar, and that Shen Wantang was so hateful!

He took a step back, smiled bitterly, and remembered Xiao Qingxi's words—kill her!

He gritted his teeth and said, "You forced me to this! You forced me to this! You're heartless, so don't blame me for being ruthless! You'll regret this!"