"Song San, you vicious woman! Come out here for me! I'll rip out your heart and liver to see if they're all black! How dare you ruin my reputation like this! Ahhh! I'm so angry! I'll kill you! Kill you!"

Before Song Yaozhu even reached the flower hall, she heard Princess Yongle's roar, followed by the sound of porcelain shattering on the ground.

"Song San, you vicious woman! How dare you tarnish this princess's reputation outside! You treacherous and cunning woman! Come out here! Come out here!"

"What does the princess want me to do?"

As soon as Song Yaozhu spoke, Yongle paused in his smashing spree, staring at her blankly, as if he hadn't expected her to actually appear. Before he could react, he even hiccuped, looking utterly adorable.

“Your Highness.” Granny Feng stepped forward and bowed, saying, “Our Princess said that the Princess was in a bad mood today and she couldn’t appease her. All the damaged items will be compensated at their original price. Please forgive her.”

Song Yaozhu waved her hand, "There's no need for compensation. That's all money from your Prince Xuan's mansion, not the princess's. To be honest, the princess doesn't even have a fiefdom, let alone a place of residence. How can she eat and use the prince's money while causing trouble for her parents?"

Yongle was taken aback, then pointed at Song Yaozhu's nose and shouted, "My parents are happy to raise me, it's none of your business!"

"Yes, that's none of my business. Your parents not only have to support you now, but they also have to support your husband, your children, and your whole family in the future!"

Yongle was unaware that her mother had arranged a marriage for her. Today, when she went out, she heard people outside saying that she was shameless and that she was always chasing after Prince Xiaoyao. She hadn't paid much attention to it at first, but it was true, and she was used to being scolded.

But later, when she heard that her mother had found her a black bear spirit as her son-in-law, she immediately grabbed the man and asked him what was going on, and even went to the manor outside the city to see for herself.

That Cao Zhi is truly a reincarnation of a black bear spirit!!!

She doesn't want to marry someone like that!

When she returned to the city in the afternoon, the news spread throughout the upper circles of the capital that no one wanted her anymore, and now she was willing to marry any man.

Enraged, she immediately stormed over to Song Yaozhu's place. It was all her fault! It was all her doing instigating her mother!

I don't know how my mother could have believed her. For a woman from the countryside like me, being able to marry into the royal family is already a great blessing. How dare she interfere in my marriage!

Song Yaozhu calmly stepped over the broken porcelain on the ground. When Granny Feng saw her move, her listless old eyes lifted slightly.

This princess clearly honed her manners through rigorous training; even amidst broken porcelain on the floor, she remained completely unfazed, walking with impassive grace. Then look at this Princess Yongle—ugh, what a headache!

Song Yaozhu sat in the main seat, raised one arm and placed it on the table, then her gaze toward Yongle suddenly sharpened.

"Princess, what did you call me just now?"

She lowered her voice, which carried a strong sense of pressure, causing everyone present to feel a sinking feeling in their hearts, as if something had fallen on their shoulders along with the princess's words.

Granny Feng was even more surprised that the Princess Consort of Xiaoyao's aura had changed so quickly, even her eyes were now filled with murderous intent, which was frightening.

"Your Highness, please don't be angry. It's this old servant's fault for not disciplining the princess properly!" Granny Feng hurriedly stepped forward and prostrated herself in greeting. Seeing that she was about to kneel on the broken porcelain on the ground, Yongle immediately helped her up.

"Why are you kneeling! You were given to me by the late Empress as my nanny. How could she possibly accept that?"

Seeing Yongle's attitude, Song Yaozhu knew even better how to handle her.

She scoffed and said, "She's just a nanny, what's so unworthy of me? The late Empress bestowed her upon you for over ten years, and she's taught you to be so unruly. It's clear this nanny harbors evil intentions! I'll go and tell Princess Consort Xuan right now that this nanny cannot be kept!"

"You dare! You dare to make my mother touch Granny Feng? I'll tear down your Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion today!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a group of rough and unsavory women in the Prince's mansion stepped forward with fierce expressions.

"What is there to be afraid of? No matter if you are a princess, trespassing into the Prince's mansion is a serious crime. You have smashed so many things. Even if the servants have injured the Princess, I will still be in the right even if it is reported to the Emperor."

"You're talking nonsense! Where are you hurt?" Yongle cursed, but his tone was clearly bluffing; he was already starting to get scared.

Just as she finished yelling, Song Yaozhu stepped on the broken porcelain shards, and the servants in the flower hall screamed.

"The princess is injured! The princess is injured! Quickly, summon the royal physician!"

"Not only did the princess smash up our palace, but she's also injured the princess consort!"

Yongle was dumbfounded. This was a staged accident! A staged accident!

"You, you, you!!!" Yongle was shocked. This Song Yaozhu is a madwoman! How could she step on it? It hurts so much!

Granny Feng sighed. Her own princess was being played like a puppet by the Prince's wife when they were fighting each other!

"No need to summon the imperial physician." Song Yaozhu was covered in cold sweat, her face turning pale. "I'm going to the palace to have the Imperial Concubine judge this matter!"

Princess Yongle was completely panicked. She hated Gao Ping, that woman who was full of lies. She originally thought Song Yaozhu was different from others, but she didn't expect her to be even more shameless and outrageous!

How can someone go crazy after spending so much time with Xie Liwei?!

Granny Qin had already prepared a carriage and took the injured Song Yaozhu to the palace to meet the Imperial Concubine.

The Imperial Concubine has not been having a good time these days. Although she remains radiant and all the ladies fawn over her, the matter of the First Prince is causing her considerable distress. In addition, the First Prince is currently throwing a tantrum at her, locking himself in his residence and refusing to leave. Even the eunuch Gao, whom she sent to see him, has been unable to get a glimpse of him.

After New Year's Eve, the Emperor ordered his personal guards to conduct a thorough inspection of the palace, dismissing many of her people. The Imperial Guards also received a large number of new faces. Gao Ping knew this was the Emperor's way of giving her a warning.

He can pamper a woman, but he won't allow her to touch the rights he cherishes most.

Isn't that how Xie Wanqing died?

These days, she can't sleep well and keeps dreaming about Xie Wanqing.

Damn it, she's already dead, why torture her like this!

"Your Majesty, the Princess Consort of Xiaoyao is requesting an audience outside the palace."

Upon hearing her name, the Imperial Concubine thought of Xie Wanqing's face and couldn't help but frown in disgust.

"What's up?"

Mo Yu recounted Song Yaozhu's tearful account of the vandalism and injuries at the Yongle Prince's residence, which finally eased the Consort's mood somewhat.

"Let her in!"

Song Yaozhu was carried in by sedan chair. She had injured her foot and happened to run into Li Wei's apprentice. The quick-witted apprentice immediately told Li Wei about her situation. Not long after, an imperial edict was issued, allowing her to enter the palace by sedan chair.

The thought of what Yuwen Wuji had done to her on New Year's Eve made Song Yaozhu feel nauseous.

She glanced at the sky, hoping Xie Liwei would arrive quickly; she didn't want to stay overnight in the palace.