Chapter 232 Princess An Ning disrupts the situation
These words made Concubine Liang feel a little embarrassed.
Just as Concubine Liang said that Yuanshi was taking care of Liang Yusong, the next moment Yuanshi said that she didn't have much contact with Liang Yusong. I don't know if Yuanshi was just tongue-tied or did it on purpose.
If it were someone with a bad temper, such as Concubine Zhao, she would definitely be furious.
Fortunately, Concubine Liang was very generous and still had a smile on her face.
"You are so modest. You are such a good kid. No wonder I liked you the moment I met you."
"Besides, the Crown Prince and Prince Lu are like brothers. In my opinion, you are the same as the Crown Princess and the Second Prince's Consort."
"The jade bracelet is a token of my love and a meeting gift from me. If you don't accept it, it would be too polite."
Concubine Liang was very magnanimous as she was reasonable, kind, and had no intention of blaming Yuan Wanru.
After hearing what Princess Qin said just now, everyone knew that this bracelet was unusual. The fact that Concubine Liang was willing to give it to Yuan Wanru was enough to show how much she valued her.
The Crown Princess advised: "Madam, Empress Liang is always kind, you should accept it, otherwise the Empress will be sad."
Murong Ling hoped that Yuan Wanru would offend Concubine Liang. She pretended to be innocent and said, "This chicken-fat yellow jade bracelet is rare in the world. If the queen is willing to give it to me, I will be so happy that I can't sleep and wear it every day."
"I'm not as ungrateful as some people."
There is a lot of topaz material, but it is extremely rare to make bracelets from it.
Scarcity makes things valuable. This chicken-fat yellow jade bracelet is a symbol of power and status, and it is definitely not a rare item that can be bought with money.
Princess Qin glared at her and said, "Stop talking too much. The Crown Prince's wife was just being modest. She never said she would not accept it."
Mrs. Wang's smile faltered slightly. Murong Ling really was not giving up, otherwise why would she target Master Lu's wife?
Unfaithful to one's husband.
Concubine Liang raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh, Madam, do you really not like it?"
The voice carried obvious pressure, and the atmosphere gradually became serious.
Yuan Wanru had a keen sense of smell. Even though she was separated from the palace maid by a distance of one person, she could still smell the faint fragrance from the jade bracelet.
This fragrance...
Something is wrong.
"I am a humble woman with limited knowledge and humble origins. I am trembling with fear. The jade bracelet is so precious and has a special meaning. I am deeply terrified and dare not obey your order. I hope Your Majesty will have mercy on me and give me something else."
Concubine Liang's smile disappeared. "Madam Crown Prince, do you not dare to accept it, or do you not want to accept it?"
As a high-ranking concubine in charge of palace affairs, it was really unpleasant to be embarrassed like this.
The Crown Princess and Concubine Liang often come into contact with each other. Could it be that she saw Concubine Liang getting angry and has some complaints about Yuan Wanru?
"I dare not decline the gift bestowed by my elders. If the Crown Prince's wife keeps refusing, it would be impolite."
Princess Qin also advised her: "Yes, this is your Majesty's good intention. If the Crown Prince's wife is too modest, it will spoil the fun."
Haha, this is forcing Yuan Wanru to accept the jade bracelet.
It seems that Concubine Liang had already taken the antidote, so she dared to wear it on her body.
Yuan Wanru had already guessed that the medicine applied on the bracelet was "soft as smoke".
Soft as smoke is made from eighteen kinds of medicine. It has a light aroma and can make the mind excited while making the body as soft as mud. It is a bit similar to the effect of Softening Muscle Powder and opium poppy combined.
When she was young, she had tried the medicine once and it worked wonders.
No wonder the prescription was locked in the safe at home. No one could open the safe without grandpa's permission.
If the formula of "Soft as Smoke" were to spread, it would cause endless harm.
Moreover, its antidote is very difficult to prepare, and Yuan Wanru does not have it.
In short, once you are poisoned, things become difficult.
Sun Haining was a little confused as to why Wanru refused to accept the jade bracelet, but he thought his friend must have her reasons.
"Your Majesty is biased. Why does Wanru have a jade bracelet but we don't?"
She stood up and walked towards the maid, "I like this bracelet very much. Since the Crown Prince's wife has no taste, why don't you give it to me, Your Majesty?"
Concubine Liang was close to the crown prince, and Sun Haining also had contacts with Concubine Liang.
Sun Haining felt that Princess Liang was angry only because she had been rejected repeatedly and lost face.
She was a little more shameless and gave each other a way out so that neither Concubine Liang nor Wanru would be embarrassed.
Lu Yun had been extremely anxious for a long time, but she didn't know what to do. Now she was relieved when she saw Sun Haining helping Yuan Wanru out of the predicament.
Unexpectedly, Sun Haining's words angered Concubine Liang, who slammed the table heavily: "How outrageous!"
"My reward, is it just some street groceries for you to pick and choose?"
"Haining, you have nothing to do here, leave."
She sneered at Yuan Wanru and said, "I never take back what I say. Amber, help the Crown Prince's wife put it on."
Concubine Liang just didn't believe that Yuan Wanru could still refuse at this point.
Yuan Wanru really didn't expect that Concubine Liang would use this trick.
Using power to suppress others is indeed the most effective method.
Sun Haining was stunned for a moment and had to sit back in his seat.
The maid named Amber said respectfully, "Madam, please extend your hand."
Yuan Wanru lowered her eyes. If that was the case, she could only act rashly and break the bracelet.
Anyway, she would never wear it obediently.
Just as she was about to extend her hand, she heard Princess An Ning burst into laughter: "Alright, it's not a big deal, it's not worth it for Concubine Liang to get so angry."
"Show me the bracelet."
Princess Liang didn't expect that when she was about to succeed, An Ning would insist on interfering.
What does this have to do with her?
Amber hesitated for a moment and looked at Concubine Liang. Princess An Ning immediately frowned and said, "Why, I can't even call a mere maid?"
"Princess Liang, are you giving me no face?"
Concubine Liang didn't leave any trace. She clenched the handkerchief in her hand and said with a warm expression: "An Ning is joking. Amber, why don't you give me the bracelet quickly?"
Princess An Ning is used to doing whatever she wants, and most of the time she acts based on her mood.
Concubine Liang holds a high position of power, but Princess An Ning does not need to look at her face.
She took the bracelet and looked at it for a while. "Well, it's a good thing. Yuan Shi really doesn't know what's good."
"Mother is biased. Why didn't you remember to give me such a good thing?"
"Since Concubine Liang doesn't want it, then I'll accept it. Here, Madam Crown Prince, I'll give you a gift. Don't worry, it will never be worse than this topaz bracelet."
Concubine Liang was so angry that she almost vomited blood.
Isn't it a waste if this is as soft as smoke?
Troublemaker!
"An Ning, this is not a good idea, I..."
Princess An Ning snorted, "Why, you are willing to give it to her but not to me, Concubine Liang, who are you looking down on?"
After so many years, Concubine Liang has never felt so aggrieved.
She thought that because of Murong Ling, An Ning would definitely hate Yuanshi.
Unexpectedly, on the contrary, she would actually side with Yuanshi!
"Whether you give it to me or not, I will decide what I like."
As she spoke, she handed the jade bracelet to the palace maid beside her, "Keep it, and give the Khotan white jade Ruyi Fertility-Giving Guanyin that my mother gave me to the Crown Prince's wife later."
Princess Qin lost her composure a little: "You are willing to do it!"
The statue mentioned by Princess An Ning was carefully carved from the tribute jade from Khotan.
The jade material was huge, with a fine texture and a luster as smooth as fat. The Queen Mother specially ordered skilled craftsmen to carve a Lotus Guanyin and gave it to Princess An Ning. The next year, the princess became pregnant.
Compared with Princess An Ning’s gift, the topaz bracelet is not impressive enough.
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