Gong Yunfei continued to suppress his inner emotional fluctuations, took a deep breath, and then reluctantly continued to maintain the smile on his face.
He stepped in and bowed to Zong Zheng Xiaoting, "I have met the princess."
"Haha, Princess, you are too polite. According to the rules, the princess is not allowed to bow to the princess." Zong Zheng Xiaoting leaned lazily against the back of the chair, saying polite words, but his actions showed naked contempt.
"The princess is originally a princess of Luozha Kingdom, so there is nothing unreasonable about this. What do you think?" Gong Yunfei smiled and shook her head. "Besides, Yunfei knows that the emperor and the queen mother want Yunfei to marry into the palace as a concubine. No matter what, Yunfei should greet the princess in this way."
"Yeah, that's true." Zong Zheng Xiaoting nodded, "Sit down, we'll all be a family in the future, that's right."
After Zong Zheng Xiaoting said this, everyone present sat quietly in their seats. Xiang Bichi looked at Gong Yunfei with a playful smile on her face, while Lin Yin and Yin Yu sat there a little nervously, with a look of a little unnatural and worry on their faces.
According to the seating arrangement of rank, at this moment, the people sitting on the left and right sides of Zong Zheng Xiaoting were the most honorable on the right. According to the current identities of these people, Xiang Bichi sat on the right side closest to Zong Zheng Xiaoting, while Lin Yin sat at the front left. Even Yin Yu sat below Xiang Bichi on the right.
In other words, if they don't stand up, I can only sit at the lower left side!
And the real etiquette should be that Gong Yunfei should sit in the seat of Xiangbi Pool! When she first walked in, she saw this seating arrangement. Unexpectedly, Zong Zheng Xiaoting was really determined to embarrass her. If she let her do what she wanted at this time, then, in the future, when she entered the palace, wouldn't Gong Yunfei not only have to endure Zong Zheng Xiaoting's anger, but also be inferior to these lowly poor girls?
This is intolerable!
Gong Yunfei stood still and spoke to Zong Zheng Xiaoting in a calm tone, "Although we are all family in the future, I wonder how the princess defines the hierarchy?"
"Your Highness?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting pretended to be confused, frowning, "I really don't understand this point. What does Princess Yun Fei mean?"
"Yunfei respects the princess, firstly because of her dignity, and secondly because of her status as the principal wife. However, the people chosen by these three princesses for the prince will represent the words and deeds of the Zhan Palace in the future. If they don't know the etiquette, wouldn't it be bad for the Zhan Palace?" Gong Yunfei had a respectful look on his face and spoke very gently.
"Oh?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting blinked, pretending to be confused, "I still don't understand, what does this have to do with etiquette? Could it be that there is something I can't do with etiquette? Qingqing!"
Zong Zheng Xiaoting suddenly raised his voice and shouted at Qingqing.
"Qingqing is here."
"What did I do wrong? Huh?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting said with a displeased look, "You have been by my side for many years, why didn't you notice it? You know, this is related to the reputation of my Luozha country."
When Gong Yunfei heard what Zong Zheng Xiaoting said, he secretly felt that something was not good.
"Princess, I don't know either." Qingqing shook her head at Zongzheng Xiaoting with a confused look on her face, while Ningshuang and Xiaohong on the side also shook their heads when they received Zongzheng Xiaoting's gaze.
"Is that so?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting frowned, then raised the corners of his mouth, "Princess Yun Fei, please let me know."
"Maybe it's because the country is different and the people we come into contact with are different." Gong Yunfei smiled, trying to maintain the smile on his face. "In Yunguang Country, the right is respected."
After giving a subtle glance at the person sitting on his right, Gong Yunfei lowered his head and said no more.
Silence spread in the room. Zong Zheng Xiaoting just blinked and remained silent. Zong Zheng Xiaoting just remained silent and let Gong Yunfei stand in the middle of the hall. The air was filled with a strange atmosphere.
It was not until Zong Zheng Xiaoting felt that Gong Yunfei had stood there long enough that he slowly spoke, "Princess, what do you think is wrong?"
What's wrong with that? Is this her solution after being silent for a long time? Gong Yunfei was so angry that her teeth were itching. Did she still want herself to speak more carefully?
Just when Gong Yunfei couldn't help but flare her nostrils to show her anger, Zong Zheng Xiaoting sighed helplessly, "But, I understand one thing now."
Looking at Zong Zheng Xiaoting's fake smile, Gong Yunfei had the urge to tear her smile apart. She had to swallow her anger and had no choice but to force a smile and lower her head silently.
"I was right to choose you as my concubine." In the huge hall, Zong Zheng Xiaoting said this quietly but with great firmness. The hall was originally silent, but the echo of such words was enough to shock people and touch their hearts.
"I don't understand what the princess is saying." Gong Yunfei's face was already ugly. No matter how much she could endure, Zong Zheng Xiaoting humiliated her in front of others. No matter how low she was, she was still a princess.
The humble look on his stubborn face no longer existed. Although he was not yet going to have a conflict with Zong Zheng Xiaoting, he did not allow anyone to step on his toes.
"Don't understand?" Zong Zheng Xiaoting smiled, "That's right, Princess Yun Fei's mind is too complicated. I'm afraid that my direct words will sound like a thousand twists and turns to you. How far are you thinking, right?"
Picking up the teacup, Zongzheng Xiaoting shook his head slowly, took a sip of tea, and turned to look at Xiang Bichi and the others, "They won't be like this. I just said that we are a family. Although, like you, they have no official status, they are all possible candidates. Princess Yunfei seems easygoing, but I'm afraid that once she enters the palace, her true colors will be revealed, right? I have been in the harem for many years, and I have seen too many such women, beautiful women with two different appearances and cunning minds."
"Yun Fei knows it herself. The princess has never liked Yun Fei. However, etiquette is etiquette. They are not supposed to be so ignorant of etiquette given their status and position." Gong Yun Fei raised her little face with an aggrieved look, which well concealed her words spoken in anger. It made people feel that she spoke in a strong manner because of the grievance. Zong Zheng Xiaoting laughed secretly. This Gong Yun Fei really knew how to demonstrate her advantages.
However, Zong Zheng Xiaoting's behavior was very rude and embarrassed Gong Yunfei. The teacup in his hand fell to the ground with a bang as Gong Yunfei finished speaking.