"You also said that those two are already preoccupied with their own affairs, and you haven't had any direct conflict with them recently, so they don't need to bother with such a difficult task. Could it be that they just want you to be scolded by the prince? To be honest, behind closed doors, what couple doesn't quarrel? I don't believe they can let their own prince coax them every day?"
Princess Cheng blinked and said, "That's right, go on."
"So, I wonder if the problem lies in our house?"
Princess Cheng stood up suddenly. "You mean the people in the palace? How could it be? How could they have such great abilities?"
Meng Zhi thought for a moment and whispered, "Isn't it true that they are capable? Princess, haven't you experienced it yet? Those who can follow the prince in and out of the palace, their hearts are not with you and the prince."
Princess Cheng was stunned. That was right. Prince Cheng had been up to something lately. Not only did he dislike her, but he also found fault with his eldest son, the Crown Prince of the Cheng Palace. He had praised the third son in front of them more than once, saying that he had the same demeanor as him when he was a child.
The more Princess Cheng thought about it, the more she felt that this was possible. Although in the Great Xia Dynasty, the eldest son could apply for the position of crown prince only when he was 10 years old, most royal palaces would apply directly after the eldest son's birthday. Only the Cheng Palace waited a whole year before applying. She had mentioned it many times and even put in a lot of effort.
The biggest stumbling block on her son's path to becoming the crown prince was the third son born to the beautiful concubine. She once suspected that the prince was reluctant to ask for the title, and she was probably comparing the two children in his mind, but there was a difference between legitimate and illegitimate children.
But this did not stop the troublemaker from meddling in the matter. On the one hand, she sought more benefits for herself and the third brother, and on the other hand, she stepped harshly on her, the princess.
And more importantly, the prince's number one counselor was recommended by her family, and that counselor got along very well with the two capable eunuchs and the ceremonial officer around the prince.
Thinking of this, Princess Cheng could no longer sit still. If she was the one who was really harming her, it was not impossible. The prince always brought his personal eunuchs with him whenever he entered the palace. When those eunuchs were chatting at the entrance of Chengtian Hall, who could guarantee that some of the news would not reach the emperor's ears?
Meng Zhi looked at Princess Cheng's tightly clasped hands, and a calculation came to her mind, but her face showed a look of shared hatred for the enemy. "Or maybe you are too kind-hearted on a daily basis, causing them to lose their minds and dare to covet anything."
"Hmph, what a thing, a thing that uses its beauty to please men." Princess Cheng said and was about to walk out.
"Princess, what are you going to do?" Meng Zhi asked hurriedly.
"I'll go find her. This shameless person can even think of such a thing. She caused me to be suspected by the Queen and scolded by the Prince for no reason."
"Princess, you must not do this."
"What? Are you afraid I don't have evidence? It doesn't matter. Bring in the people who have followed the prince into the palace these days. I don't believe I can't pry their mouths open."
"Princess, let's not talk about whether you can pry it open or not. If the prince asks, how will you respond?"
After hearing this, Princess Cheng knew that she was just angry for a moment, but she didn't want to lose her dignity in front of Meng Zhi.
Meng Zhi picked up the tea from the table and handed it to Princess Cheng, then gently stroked her back. "Princess, everything we just said was just our conjecture. Even if it was correct, if you rashly go there, it will only give that person an excuse to report you to the prince again. Why bother giving her the chance?"
"What should I do? I can't let her hurt me and my son again and again." Princess Cheng sat back down.
"She relies on only three things."
"Which three?"
"First, the counselor she found for the prince is highly regarded by him. Second, the Third Young Master is favored by the prince. Third, because of these two reasons, she can often visit the prince's study in the outer courtyard, which gives her more opportunities to bribe those around him."
Upon hearing this, Princess Cheng sighed, "I would also like to go to the prince's outer courtyard, but every time I go, the prince is unhappy."
"If you can't go, you can arrange for someone else to go."
“Who should I arrange?”
Meng Zhi thought for a moment and said softly, "Didn't you just find two pretty, innocent and lively little girls? I wonder how they're doing with their training?"
Princess Cheng's eyes lit up at first, then she shook her head, "It's useless. Even though the prince likes her, she just arrived at the palace and can't speak or do things. What's the point of her being fresh and beautiful?"
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