Everyone was stunned into silence as Meng Zhi spoke. Princess Duan, however, opened her mouth wide and burst into laughter, her heart filled with joy as if tears were streaming. She had never expected this concubine, Consort Meng, to be so disrespectful to Meng Qi, and even more so, to the Huainan Marquisate.
Princess Jing once again sized Meng Zhi up and down. It seemed she held a deep grudge against the Meng family. Indeed, a young, flower-like girl, undeflowered, had been sent here, abused, and dared not resist. She had previously neglected Meng Zhi. She would discuss with the prince when she returned to determine if she had any value in her plans against Prince Rui.
Princess Cheng was delighted to hear Meng Zhi's words. She didn't want anyone in her palace to have close relationships with outsiders, especially competitors. Meng Zhi had shown no mercy to Meng Qi in front of so many people, so why should she not trust her?
Meng Qi was stunned when he heard this, and frowned to look at Meng Zhi. Meng Zhi was looking back at him with a look of provocation and indifference, and his young face was full of energy.
Meng Qi snorted coldly, looking Meng Zhi up and down with disdain in her eyes. "This guy, you really need to be grateful. You need to know who gave you the opportunity to wear the red and green clothes. You need to know who gave you the opportunity to wear the red and green clothes. As the saying goes, a good horse needs a good horse trainer, but you stepped on the good horse trainer before you even knew what was going on. Those who know will think that the good horse has crossed the river and destroyed the bridge, while those who don't know will think that the current owner of the good horse has failed to discipline it well, which is really a joke."
"Princess, there's no need to be so taunting. The opportunity for me to wear red and green was given to me by the Prince and Princess. I'm a person who knows how to be grateful. I know who I'm grateful for and who I've been blessed with. Those who look down on me, though, are still respectfully surrounding me. Also, I didn't tear down this bridge. Princess, you know exactly who built it and who tore it down. Don't try to confuse right and wrong. Everyone here today has a discerning eye, right, Princess Rui?"
After Meng Zhi said this, he took a step forward and was almost face to face with Meng Qi.
Princess Cheng waved her fan and raised her hand to stop the female historian beside her from coming forward. It was a good idea to let Meng come out today. I will tell the prince about it later and he will definitely praise me.
The others also opened their eyes wide, looking like they were enjoying the show.
Meng Qi's face flushed. She leaned close to Meng Zhi's ear and whispered, "I want to talk to you."
Meng Zhi turned around and leaned close to her ear, with a cold smile on her face, "I've been waiting for you."
Meng Qi was secretly delighted and continued, "We have to fight. Who can we trust?"
Meng Zhi said calmly, "The one wearing green clothes and a plum blossom hairpin is mine. You make the arrangements, I'll cooperate, and you can even beat me."
To outsiders, their actions looked like they were on the verge of war. Princess Duan even pretended to step forward and separate them, "Oh, what are you doing? We all look like we're all surnamed Meng. There's nothing you can't explain clearly. Today is a happy day."
Princess Jing rolled her eyes at Princess Duan. This woman had no idea of her temper. She talked nonsense when she should have and kept silent when she shouldn't.
After hearing what Princess Duan said, Princess Cheng had no choice but to step forward to persuade her, "Ms. Meng, please don't be rude." After saying that, she winked at the people around her, and two female historians stepped forward to help Meng Zhi.
Meng Zhi took two steps back to gather herself, then bowed to the crowd, "It's my fault for being so ignorant and ruining everyone's fun." She then bowed to Princess Cheng, "Please forgive me, Princess. I lost control of myself. I'll apologize to you tonight."
Then she changed her expression and said, "I'll go see how the banquet is going. Our princess has specially invited the chef from Zuichunlou to show her welcome to everyone."
Yong'an clapped his hands and said, "I've heard of the fame of 'Zuichunlou' in the palace, but I never had the chance to try it in the shop, and I couldn't buy any to take back to the palace. This time I'm lucky enough to have a taste of it. Thank you, Fifth Sister-in-law."
Princess Cheng smiled slightly. "That's all Meng's idea. She's the most considerate and thoughtful person. She's never said or done anything wrong. She's my right-hand man."
The implication was that the quarrel with Meng Qi just now was all Meng Qi's responsibility, and it was Meng Qi who started it, and it had nothing to do with Meng Zhi.
Princess Duan loved hearing this. Normally slow to react, she caught on to the underlying meaning. In a cheerful mood, she said exaggeratedly, "Oh, it seems like I'll have to eat a few more dishes later."
While they were talking, a servant came to report that everything was ready. Princess Cheng smiled and ordered the men to come over.
Meng Qi stood by the lake, watching the ripples on the surface stirred by the wind. This Queen's son was different. From the moment he arrived at Princess Cheng's courtyard to where he was today, he had always displayed his wealth and grandeur.
She turned back and squinted her eyes at the busy Meng Zhi. It was obvious that Meng Zhi was doing well in Prince Cheng's mansion, at least she was very respectable in front of Princess Cheng. She was busy running around, and the servants were very respectful to her. However, there was always a female historian accompanying her, who seemed to be obeying her orders.
Meng Qi knew that Meng Zhi was not free, at least she could not do whatever she wanted when she went out or when outsiders came.
She now admires Meng Zhi very much. If she didn't understand the situation in Prince Cheng's Mansion and rashly went up to her to discuss marriage and pretend to be a sister, not only would the purpose of her visit today be ruined, but Meng Zhi would also arouse the suspicion of Prince Cheng's Mansion, which would also be a threat to her future situation.
This is very good. One was forced into the palace by the Meng family, and the other is a domineering and arrogant daughter of a wealthy family. How could they possibly get along with each other? They should just be fighting and disliking each other.
But how to create trouble?
While I was thinking about this, the men came over. The first was the Crown Prince, and next to him was Prince Cheng. They were talking about something, and the atmosphere seemed good. Even Prince Duan was fanning himself and smiling.
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