The empress's eyes flickered uncertainly, and she remained silent.
Consort Li glared at Chen Jin'er resentfully, gritting her teeth as she said, "The Fourth Princess is practically half a member of the Jin family, doesn't Your Highness worry at all?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jin'er's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile. "If you're not even worried about the princess having an accident at your Golden Branch Pavilion, why should I be worried?"
Her tone was indifferent, as if it were none of her business.
Consort Li's expression instantly turned sinister; she clenched her teeth, her eyes flashing with anger.
If it weren't for the Seventh Princess, why would she risk luring people to the Golden Branch Pavilion to take action?
It was simply because Consort Mei and the Fourth Princess were too cautious; the Fourth Princess rarely left her home, making it extremely difficult for her to find an opportunity to strike.
Originally, she thought her plan was foolproof and that she could successfully provoke Chen Jin'er, and then take advantage of the Fourth Princess's provocation to get rid of Chen Jin'er's pregnancy.
However, she never expected that Chen Jin'er would be so cunning, completely disregarding the script she had envisioned, and even getting slapped several times for nothing!
How could she possibly swallow this insult!
Consort Li once again vented her anger on Consort Mei and the Fourth Princess. The madness in her eyes intensified, and she angrily ordered, "Break down the door for me!"
The Fourth Princess is on good terms with that little bitch from the Jiang family, who is Consort Xi's darling. If the Fourth Princess is ruined, that little bitch from the Jiang family will definitely be angry.
She refused to believe that Consort Xi would remain unmoved!
"stop--"
"Consort Li! No! Stop!"
Consort Mei was shoved away by Consort Li, nearly crashing into the flower wall, letting out a heart-wrenching scream.
But--
Without the slightest hesitation, Consort Li gave an order, and several guards who had been waiting nearby rushed out and smashed open the door of the flower room.
A scream erupted, and dozens of pale-faced, beardless, and disheveled eunuchs were dragged out from inside.
Consort Mei, clinging to her last breath, cried out in despair, "Get out—all of you, get out!"
Then, with a thud, she knelt at the Empress's feet, "Your Majesty, I beg you, for... for the princess's honor, I beg you—"
A cold glint flashed in the Empress's eyes as she looked at Chen Jin'er, who was a full three zhang away from the flower room, and a hint of disappointment crossed her face.
He slowly spoke, "Go—bring everyone inside out for me!"
Consort Mei suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with despair and despair.
Why! Why does she listen to the Empress so much? She... she still can't let the Fourth Princess go.
She's so silly! Really!
At that moment, Consort Mei's heart plummeted into an ice cellar, shattering into pieces!
Seeing Consort Mei's miserable state, Consort Li felt extremely pleased. Since she couldn't bring down Consort Mei, she could also feel good by stepping on Consort Mei.
"Ah—let me go!"
"Release this princess!"
"Do you know who I am! Get your filthy hands off me! Don't touch me!"
Suddenly, a series of familiar arrogant voices rang in her ears, and Consort Li's arrogance froze on her face, her mind going blank.
"Oh my, isn't this—the Seventh Princess?"
Chen Jin'er stood at the forefront of the gossip, her eyes sparkling: "I never knew the Seventh Princess had such a hobby..."
Just then, a terrified scream pierced the air: "Ah—let her go!"
Consort Li rushed over like a gust of wind, pushed aside the guards holding down the Seventh Princess, and tightly embraced the Seventh Princess.
Her eyes widened, and she screamed hysterically at the guards, "Drag them away! Drag them all away and beat them to death!"
The sound was sharp and piercing, sending chills down one's spine.
Consort Mei stood there dumbfounded.
The person in the greenhouse is not the fourth princess, but the seventh princess?
Seeing Consort Li break down and roar in anger, Consort Mei smiled.
Hehehe...
It's true what they say, you only know the pain when you get stabbed yourself!
Upon hearing Chen Jin'er's words, the eunuchs and guards showed expressions of terror, their bodies trembling. They immediately knelt on the ground, not daring to raise their heads.
"Hehe, I wonder where the Seventh Princess learned to kill palace maids at will. Like mother, like daughter. Do you think these eunuchs and guards are just Tom, Dick, or Harry? They are His Majesty's men, and it's one thing for them to be at your beck and call, but you want to kill them on a whim? Have you asked His Majesty's opinion?"
Chen Jin'er curled her lips into a cold smile, her voice carrying an inexplicable chill.
suddenly--
"Oh dear—what's going on? What a commotion, all this shouting and yelling!"
Accompanied by a soft laugh.
Jiang Jiaojiao led the Fourth Princess in leisurely. When she saw the pale-faced eunuch kneeling in a circle and the Seventh Princess with disheveled clothes, she burst out laughing.
"Although the Seventh Princess is young, her hobbies are quite unusual..."
"I don't know where they found so many handsome young eunuchs."
Jiang Jiaojiao wore a pale yellow palace dress, adorned with pearls and gemstones that shimmered with dazzling light. Her belt was woven from gold thread and inlaid with gemstones. Her slender waist and radiant beauty made her look like a fairy princess.
The Fourth Princess followed beside her, her light blue palace dress embroidered with orchid patterns, adorned with crystals and pearls on the hem. Her ruby headdress was dazzling, adding a touch of color to her pale face. Her gaze fell on Consort Li, who was protecting the Seventh Princess, her eyes flashing with deep-seated hatred.
"Yang'er—"
Consort Mei called out the Fourth Princess's childhood name as she rushed over anxiously. She grabbed the princess's hand and looked her over closely, making sure the princess was indeed safe and sound. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief, her eyes reddening, and murmur to herself, "It's alright, it's alright..."
The Fourth Princess's gaze slowly fell on Consort Mei. She gave a slight curtsy, her eyes glistening with tears, and said softly, "I'm sorry to have worried my mother."
Just moments ago, Consort Mei mistook the person in the flower room for her and, without hesitation, risked everything to protect her reputation. That breathtaking scene was deeply etched into the Fourth Princess's heart.
She had never seen Consort Mei like this before.
Consort Mei was taken aback, her eyes widened, and it took her a while to react. "Your Highness...you're too kind."
She hadn't heard Yang'er call her "Mother" for a very, very long time.
Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
Suddenly, a figure rushed into her arms. The Fourth Princess tightly grabbed Consort Mei's clothes. Consort Mei was stunned, as if she had returned to more than ten years ago, to that little girl who was just learning to speak and would burrow into her arms whenever she was wronged.
When exactly did they begin to drift apart?
Consort Mei hugged the Fourth Princess tightly, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam: "I'm sorry, it's all my fault for making Yang'er suffer."
This apology, which was more than a decade overdue, was finally uttered at this moment.
The two embraced and wept bitterly.
"Ah—it's you! You're the one who knocked this princess unconscious!"
The seventh princess screamed, finally snapping out of her daze and remembering what had just happened.
All she remembered was being drugged by Jiang Jiaojiao.
When she woke up, she found a group of pale-faced, beardless old men groping her, which terrified her and made her scream.
Then, suddenly, guards burst in and dragged her out.
Upon hearing the Seventh Princess's words, Consort Li, her eyes blazing with fury, lost her last shred of reason and charged towards Jiang Jiaojiao, yelling, "Why did you harm my son!"
The long nail sheath slashed at Jiang Jiaojiao's face with incredible speed, as if trying to tear her face to shreds.
at the same time.
With his other hand, he suddenly shoved Chen Jin'er, who was standing next to Jiang Jiaojiao, with a ruthless and merciless action. His face was also ferocious and frightening, making people shudder.
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