Let’s not talk about Meng Qi following Meng Zhi. The Crown Princess pulled Concubine Duan over and asked, “Tell us what happened just now?”
Although Princess Duan didn't dare to look at Prince Duan's expression, she had a plan in her mind. Since it had come to this, she would step on Meng as hard as she could.
After taking a sip of tea, he said, "You all know that because of my confinement in Hanyuan, my sixth sister-in-law has been quite hostile to me and has been targeting me everywhere. Just now, when you were walking back, I was walking at the back because my handkerchief had fallen. Who would have thought that when my sixth sister-in-law saw me behind her, she deliberately slowed down her pace and even walked in the middle of the winding corridor to prevent me from passing."
Princess Duan looked at the people sitting there quietly listening to her talk. Even Prince Duan put down the snuff bottle he was playing with and looked serious. After thinking for a moment, she continued, "I thought that today was the wedding day of my fifth sister-in-law, and I didn't want to have a conflict with my sixth sister-in-law, so I tried to persuade her to leave quickly or let me go. But my sixth sister-in-law seemed not to hear me, and even stood there pointing at the lake.
"I was just getting anxious when Concubine Meng came over and asked if anything happened. I said my sixth sister-in-law was enjoying the view and wasn't in a hurry to leave. Concubine Meng urged my sixth sister-in-law to leave first. Who would have thought, who would have thought, my sixth sister-in-law actually asked, asked..."
Seeing Princess Duan's troubled expression, Prince Duan said loudly and impatiently, "What are you asking? Tell me quickly."
Princess Duan quickly responded, "Yes, she asked Concubine Meng what it was like when she returned to the Huainan Marquis's Mansion and saw Meng Juan. She also asked if Third Master Hong seemed to treat Meng Juan well. When Concubine Meng heard what Sixth Sister-in-law said, she said that these things shouldn't be her concern. If Sixth Sister-in-law has the time, she should put her heart into the palace. She shouldn't worry about things that don't belong to her, otherwise she will make the palace and the marquis's mansion a laughing stock again."
As soon as these words came out, the scene immediately became much quieter. Song Chengze's face turned pale, and Princess Jing also showed her displeasure on her face. No matter how domineering Meng Qi was, she would never allow Meng Zhi to ask such a question. It must be that Princess Duan made it up herself.
She was the only witness, and naturally, no one would question or believe the words of the maidservant beside her. Therefore, whatever the second sister-in-law said was the truth. It was one thing for her to bring up the third brother every time, and it was another to keep talking about him when she needed to. It would be better to find a way to silence her, or to stop her from talking about the third brother so easily.
Song Chengze was wondering in his mind, was this "testimony" of Princess Duan just her own nonsense, or was she instructed by Prince Duan to speak out whenever she got the chance?
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Over there, two female historians from Prince Cheng's residence followed Meng Zhi closely into the courtyard where Meng Zhi lived. When they reached the upper room, everyone entered, and Meng Zhi's maid quickly took out Meng Zhi's clothes. Meng Qi raised her head proudly and said coldly to the female historians of Prince Cheng's residence, "What? Didn't you hear what our prince just ordered? This princess will personally help you, the concubine, change clothes." She emphasized the word "help."
One of the ladies said, "Yes, we have heard it. We are just standing here and will not interfere. Thank you for your hard work, Princess."
"Don't you understand what I'm saying?" Meng Qi said harshly, pointing a finger at the female historian who was speaking, her finger almost touching her forehead. "What do you mean? This princess is helping you, the concubine, change your clothes, and you're just staring at me. Who are you planning to tell this whole process and details to later?"
The female historian was stunned by Meng Qi's aura and turned to look at the other woman, who was also shocked. She understood Meng Qi's intention. Changing clothes was fine, but they were just two people, and keeping it hidden from the public was the only way to save face. How could a proper princess change clothes for a concubine from another palace in front of the servants? If even the slightest detail got out, she would be humiliated.
Watching the two ladies walk to the steps of the upper house and stop, Meng Qi looked at Yuan Dong. Yuan Dong understood and walked up to Meng Zhi's maid and said, "The flowers in this yard are beautiful. Sister, please tell me what they are. Our princess also likes to grow flowers."
The girl took Meng Qi to the flower wall. The two ladies looked at each other, one stared at the window of the east room, and the other stared at Yuan Dong and the others.
Meng Qi peered through the window screen at the two men standing motionless at the foot of the main house's steps, staring straight at them. Although she couldn't see anything through the screen, she couldn't help but sneer, "Your Cheng Palace is indeed as impenetrable as the rumors say."
Meng Zhi snorted, "Useless show." She quickly undressed, oblivious to the embarrassment of being seen. "Is this the news Meng Wan brought you?"
"Half and half, I wanted to see you first."
Meng Zhi paused, "Have you thought of cooperating with me for a long time?"
"Yes, because we have a common enemy, Meng Hai. As for why he is my enemy, your girl will tell you."
Meng Zhi laughed, "You are really trying to deceive others with all your actions, just like me."
"There's nothing we can do. We're all on the chessboard, openly open to being judged by others."
Meng Zhi wiped the water off her body with a handkerchief. "Deal, I'll pass on the news about Prince Cheng's Mansion to you, and you'll be responsible for finding an opportunity to deal with Meng Hai for me. I have only one request. If that day comes, I will kill him myself."
Meng Qi was a little surprised. On the one hand, she was frank, and on the other hand, she was ruthless. Then she thought about it, Meng Zhi's father died in this matter, and Meng Zhi's feelings were understandable.
"Try to see my second sister. I'll let her contact you. She has easier access than me. But do you always have people like this around you?"
Meng Zhi, already wearing her undergarments, sneered at the words, "He's not like this on weekdays, only when he's out or when someone comes to visit. Prince Cheng has no other special abilities except two: one is that he keeps a close eye on everyone in the mansion, which is why people say he runs a tight ship. The other is, haha, you know."
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