Madam Liu and Mrs. Cui praised her again.
After waiting for about half a cup of tea, a little maid came in to announce the good news, "Madam Shufei! Ah, this servant comes to see Princess Chengqian!"
Zhao Ying said calmly, "No need to be polite."
Concubine Shu raised her eyelids slightly, "What's the matter? You are so reckless!"
The maid beamed, "Congratulations, Madam Shufei, and Princess Huai'an! Yesterday, the prince of Zhenguo submitted a petition requesting the title of Princess Huyan. His Majesty approved it. This is the title... His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to draft it within three days!"
The little maid deliberately glanced at Zhao Ying.
Beside them, Madam Liu and Mrs. Cui congratulated them repeatedly.
Concubine Shu was unfazed. "What else did I think it was? Xue'er's canonization is a good thing, but Huai'an and I don't care about it. As His Majesty's children, we should devote ourselves to His Majesty. Fame and wealth are all false!"
Cui: "No wonder everyone in the court and the country praises Princess Huai'an for her noble character and noble character. She is a role model for other princesses. In my opinion, Princess Huai'an is a goddess descended to earth. Madam Liu, what do you think?"
Madam Liu chuckled and looked at Zhao Ying: "In my opinion, the one with high moral character and integrity should be our Princess Chengqian."
"Princess Huaian's one son and two daughters all have titles and noble ranks. Especially since Princess Huyan's title of princess was personally recommended by the Prince of Zhenguo, even though his own children haven't been given titles yet... hehehe"
Madam Liu raised her fan to cover half her face and chuckled softly, "Those who know know that our Crown Prince is loyal to the emperor and patriotic without any selfish motives. Those who don't know would think that these three children are his biological children!"
"Ah! Princess, please forgive me!" Madam Liu seemed to have just come to her senses and pretended to stand up and kneel down. "I apologize for my words. That is not what I meant!"
Seeing this, Concubine Shu also pleaded for Madam Liu, "Your Highness, don't overthink it. Madam Liu didn't mean it. The eldest son will definitely inherit the title of the Duke of Zhenguo. Whether to confer the title or not is just a matter of imperial decree, and there is no rush. Besides, a person's nobility does not lie in his title. The noble character of these young masters and ladies is precious..."
Zhao Ying picked up the tea and skimmed the tea leaves nonchalantly.
Cui also knelt down. "Madam Liu made a slip of the tongue. She was overjoyed by Princess Huyan's enthronement. I hope Your Highness will forgive me!"
Although the two men were kneeling, there was no fear in their eyes.
The wives of officials are the best at judging the situation. Their attitudes represent the attitudes of Prime Minister Liu and the Minister of Rites, and even more so... the attitude of Shangguan Shu.
She, Zhao Ying, knew that Empress Xiaomin was dead, and the Crown Prince was kept in the dark by the rebels. Although her throne seemed stable, she was actually walking on thin ice.
Huai'an wins the hearts of the people, but she does not.
Huaian's offspring is a promising child, a spirit boy, but she gave birth to a "monster"!
More importantly, her husband, who appears to love her more than anything else, actually harbors evil intentions!
In the past, she only felt that she owed Huai'an, and regarded some of his sarcastic and flattering behavior as atonement. Today, she felt that these people's faces were particularly hateful, and among them was Concubine Shu.
She knew clearly that Zhao Yao's marriage was her own fault, yet she still cried and acted pitiful in front of her father and made things difficult for her deceased mother. Wasn't she afraid that her mother would confront her in the middle of the night?
Zhao Ying's face turned pale. The current situation was beyond her control, and there was no need for her to make a big fuss over such a small quarrel. If it got out, people would accuse her of being arrogant and jealous.
She will remember this grudge!
Zhao Ying put down the teacup and didn't let them get up. She said, "What are you two saying? Madam Liu is happy for Xue'er. If I argue with Madam Liu, wouldn't it mean I'm jealous of Xue'er?"
"The matter of Xue'er's canonization was discussed between me and the Crown Prince. Xue'er will be coming of age in a few months. As her aunt, I should consider her marriage."
"Her biological father is a barbarian who eats raw meat and drinks blood, and she has such a complicated relationship with her own siblings..." Zhao Ying frowned, "If she didn't have a more noble status, I'm afraid..."
Life is not easy, sighed the princess.
As soon as Zhao Ying finished speaking, the atmosphere in Zhongcui Palace instantly turned cold.
Madam Liu and Cui looked at Concubine Shu anxiously, wishing they could become invisible.
Concubine Shu's face was as pale as earth, her pointed jaw was taut, and her bright red nails were pinching the teacup as if she wanted to crush it.
Zhao Ying curled her lips without leaving a trace.
This is the pain of Huai'an and her daughter.
No matter how arrogant and proud they were, as long as they mentioned that Hu Yanxue was Zhao Zihua and Zhao Ziyin's biological sister and aunt, they would be like cicadas in autumn, unable to utter a word!
After a long while, Concubine Shu finally calmed down and cursed Zhao Ying in her heart a thousand times, "Your Highness is so considerate of Xue'er, it is a blessing for Xue'er and Huai'an, but why did I hear... at the family banquet at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion yesterday, Your Highness scolded Xue'er for something and even put her in solitary confinement..."
Concubine Shu smiled faintly, "If Xue'er has done anything wrong, Your Highness, as the elder, will have to bear more of the responsibility. Otherwise, when the imperial edict of conferring the title arrives, will Xue'er be forced to receive it through the locked door?"
"Your Highness is very sharp. In just one night, you knew everything that happened in the Duke's Mansion. I believe you care about Xue'er very much. But you should use all your efforts on Sister Huai'an. Sister Huai'an doesn't have to..."
Zhao Ying smiled and looked up to see that Zhao Yao had returned.
What was surprising was that all of Zhao Yao's hair was gone.
The head is bald, and it reflects light when the sun shines on it!
Zhao Ying couldn't take his eyes off it, it was truly a wonder that would be seen for ages.
She thought the fire was very serious, but she didn't expect it to burn so...
After a while, she covered her mouth and chuckled, "Sister, sister, it's really here when I say sister, it shows that you can't talk about people behind their backs!"
"In the past, my sister always said she shaved her head and practiced Buddhism to show her sincerity to the Buddha. I thought she was joking, but now I am being mean. My sister is truly... sincere."
Zhao Ying was extremely beautiful, with a pair of bright eyes, a gentle smile, and an elegant demeanor.
Zhao Yao's already pretty face looked even worse without her hair.
Zhao Yao looked at Zhao Ying, gnashing her teeth with jealousy, her nails digging deep into her palms. Even with such forbearance, she couldn't manage a nonchalant smile.
I even almost cried when I heard Zhao Ying's ridicule.
Who among women doesn’t care about appearance?
Zhao Yao stood still at the door. It was Concubine Shu who reacted first and stood up and walked towards Zhao Yao. "Huai'an, you too. His Highness knew you were frightened and came to see you, but you kept silent. You should at least thank your brother-in-law for saving your life last night!"
Cui and Madam Liu took the opportunity to stand up.
Zhao Yao reacted immediately and the corners of her lips curled up slightly. Especially when she saw Zhao Ying's face stiffen instantly, she felt even happier.
No matter how noble your status is or how beautiful you are, your husband is still devoted to me!
Even if you gave birth to five children for him, in his eyes, they are not as precious as Xue'er!
Zhao Yao seemed to be oblivious to Zhao Ying's grim expression. She stepped forward and bowed to Zhao Ying, "It's Huai'an's fault! My brother-in-law saved my life last night. If he hadn't arrived in time with his brothers-in-law, I'm afraid Xue'er would have gone to see the ancestors of the Zhao family."
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