"That's sophistry!" Princess Qing rebuked.
Princess Jia Hua retorted, "It was originally a dispute between two children, and it's fair that they were both injured. I've already shown you a lot of leniency by not holding you accountable. Don't push your luck!"
The Dowager Lady listened to Princess Jia Hua's words, each one more piercing than the last, showing no mercy. She was terrified and wanted to advise Princess Jia Hua to tone it down, but when she looked up and met Princess Jia Hua's sharp eyes, the Dowager Lady wisely shut her mouth.
She had no say in this matter.
"Jiahua! Have you forgotten your place in the hierarchy after going out for a while?" Prince Qing roared.
Princess Jia Hua scoffed: "Regarding rank and status?"
She walked step by step toward Prince Qing, raising her chin: "Has Prince Qing forgotten his origins?"
Prince Qing's pupils contracted, and he glared angrily at the other party, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"In terms of status, my mother was the eldest daughter of the founding emperor, a great princess who protected the country, and ranked as a first-rank official, equivalent to a deputy empress. Before the founding emperor passed away, he had already granted me the status of a legitimate princess, ranking as a first-rank official. My uncle, Prince Qing, was born to a lowly mother, who was merely a slave who rose to power. She was only promoted to a noble lady by chance after becoming pregnant. The fact that I respectfully address Prince Qing as Uncle Qing is already a great honor for you!"
“…You!” Prince Qing had lived to such an old age, and this was the first time his wounds had been reopened. His humble origins were his sore spot.
If it weren't for his background, he could have competed for that position back then.
"Jiahua, you've gone too far!" Princess Qing shouted angrily.
Princess Jia Hua raised an eyebrow and smiled: "I'll tell you today, if you don't apologize to A Yue, none of you will leave the Duke of Jing's mansion!"
"You dare!" Princess Qing regretted her words as soon as they were spoken. She now realized that Princess Jiahua was a madwoman, ruthless and capable of anything.
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