In spring, the streets of the capital are bustling with the sounds of hawking, talking and laughing interweaving into a melody of life.
Bai Linglong was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, simple and elegant, which perfectly highlighted her gentle and generous temperament.
She took her four children and strolled leisurely on the street. The little ones were like happy little deer, occasionally stopping to stare at the street sugar painting stalls, watching the masters use colorful syrup to draw vivid patterns;
Sometimes I would be attracted by the peddler selling rattles, with curiosity and excitement flashing in my eyes.
Bai Linglong had a gentle smile on her lips, her eyes were full of love, and she was always paying attention to the children's every move.
Just as they were passing by the most prosperous silk and satin shop in the capital, Liu Ruoli came towards them with a few young ladies from aristocratic families.
Liu Ruoli wore a scarlet silk skirt embroidered with gold peony every day, and the hem of the skirt swayed gently with her steps.
The golden hairpin on her head was inlaid with huge gems, which were dazzling in the sunlight, making her look arrogant and ostentatious.
As soon as she saw Bai Linglong, a hint of jealousy flashed across her eyes, and a malicious smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Yo, look who is this?
Isn’t this the Princess of Zhennan? ”
Liu Ruoli shouted in a sharp voice, her voice like a knife cutting through silk, "You're bringing these little hindrances out for a stroll, aren't you afraid of tarnishing the reputation of the Zhennan Palace? It's really disgraceful."
The young ladies from aristocratic families beside her also covered their mouths and giggled, their eyes full of contempt and ridicule.
Upon hearing this, Bai Linglong's face darkened instantly, and a cold light flashed in her eyes.
She wanted to take the child away and avoid this unprovoked dispute, but Liu Ruoli's words not only insulted herself, but also involved the child. As a mother and Princess Zhennan, she would never tolerate such disrespect to the royal family.
She turned to look at the maid Wanqing beside her, with an unquestionable majesty in her eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Wanqing, slap your mouth."
Wanqing was already so angry at Liu Ruoli's words that her face turned red. Upon receiving the princess's order, she immediately stepped forward and raised her head to slap her.
Seeing this, Liu Ruoli widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief, and screamed: "You...you dare to hit me?
You are just a little maid. Believe it or not, I will make sure you die without a complete corpse! ”
Bai Linglong took a step forward, staring at Liu Ruoli with a sharp gaze, her voice so cold that it seemed to freeze the air:
“There is nothing I wouldn’t dare to do.
You have repeatedly spoken rudely and disrespectfully to the royal family. I will teach you a lesson one day. ”
After saying that, Bai Linglong personally stepped forward, raised her head and slapped Liu Ruoli in the face.
There was a crisp sound of "pa", which was particularly harsh in the noisy street.
Liu Ruoli's head was tilted by the blow, and a bright red palm print instantly appeared on her fair cheek.
But she still didn't know how to restrain herself, covering her face and screaming, "Bai Linglong, you're done!
How dare you hit me? Wait until I tell the Queen Mother and you’ll be in trouble! ”
Bai Linglong was completely enraged at this moment. She ignored her threats and slapped her several times in a row, each slap carrying enough force.
Liu Ruoli's face quickly became red and swollen, blood oozed from the corners of her mouth, her hair became messy, her hairpins were shaking, and she looked extremely embarrassed.
When the people around saw this scene, they cheered.
Aunt Zhang, who sells vegetables, yelled at the top of her voice: "Good job!
Liu Ruoli usually relies on her relationship with the Queen Mother to be arrogant and domineering, bullying others everywhere. It's time for someone to teach her a lesson! ”
Uncle Li, who was selling steamed buns nearby, also echoed excitedly, "That's right, last time my child accidentally bumped into her, she wouldn't let it go and insisted that the child kneel down to apologize, which scared the child a lot.
It’s so satisfying to see the princess beating me! ”
A young scholar nodded and praised: "The Princess of Zhennan's move is truly a woman who is as good as a man.
Facing such people who spoke ill of each other and were disrespectful to the royal family, she had the courage to punish them. She is truly a heroine!
Such courage and spirit are admirable. ”
Someone in the crowd shouted, "She looks like this, and she wants to marry the Prince of Zhennan and take the position of the princess. She is just daydreaming!"
Liu Ruoli covered her swollen, bruised face with her hands, her eyes full of resentment as she cried, "Bai Linglong, just wait for me. I'm going to the palace to find the Queen Mother. Just wait to be cut into pieces!"
After saying that, he ran towards the palace in a crying voice, leading those young ladies from the aristocratic families in a panic.
Bai Linglong looked at her departing back. Although she felt a little worried, she was mostly happy.
She took a deep breath, squatted down, and said to the children gently: "Don't be afraid, my dears, you have mother, you don't have to be afraid of anything."
The children nodded sensibly, but there was still a hint of worry on their little faces.
Bai Linglong brought the children and hurriedly ended their shopping trip, returning to the palace, quietly waiting for the coming storm.
After returning to the palace, Bai Linglong sat on the stone bench in the yard, frowning slightly, and constantly thinking about countermeasures in her mind.
Although she had never been afraid of Liu Ruoli's provocations, this time she had done it in public, and the Queen Mother would definitely not let it go.
She knew very well that the Queen Mother favored Liu Ruoli, so this matter would not be easily resolved.
At the same time, Liu Ruoli broke into the palace crying and went straight to the Queen Mother's bedroom.
As soon as she saw the Queen Mother, she fell to her knees with a plop, crying, "Queen Mother, you have to make the decision for Ruoli!
Bai Linglong is such a bastard. She beat me up on the street for no reason and even allowed her maid to humiliate me. Look at my face, it's all ruined by her. ”
The Queen Mother was startled by her appearance and asked quickly, "What happened?
Who bullied you? ”
Liu Ruoli cried even more miserably, and exaggerated, "It was the Princess of Zhennan. She was shopping with her child one day, and I just greeted her out of kindness, and she suddenly spoke harshly to me and even hit me."
As she spoke, she turned her swollen face covered with palm prints to the Queen Mother and said, "Look, she beat me like this, and now I'm still dizzy, half of my body is numb, and I can't even walk steadily."
While Liu Ruoli was crying, she couldn't help but reach out to scratch the itchy parts of her body due to anger and excitement, with a painful expression on her face.
The Queen Mother looked at Liu Ruoli's horrible face, and when she saw her scratching, her face darkened and she said angrily, "This Bai Linglong is too outrageous!
I usually hear that she behaves erratically. I didn't expect that she would dare to beat someone up like this in the street. Does she still have the royal rules in her eyes? ”
The Queen Mother immediately ordered the eunuch beside her: "Go, summon the Princess of Zhennan to the palace for me!
I'd like to ask her what's going on. ”
Here, Bai Linglong received a summons from the Queen Mother in the palace.
She knew in her heart that what was supposed to come would eventually come.
She simply tidied her clothes and followed the eunuch to the palace with a calm expression.
Along the way, she was thinking about how to respond to the Queen Mother's questioning, and secretly made up her mind that she would never let Liu Ruoli's evil plan succeed.
Coming to the Queen Mother's bedroom, Bai Linglong bowed with dignity.
The Queen Mother sat on the couch, her face as gloomy as the sky before a storm, and asked angrily, "Bai Linglong, do you admit your guilt?"
Bai Linglong raised her head and said calmly, "Queen Mother, I don't know what crime my granddaughter-in-law has committed."
The Queen Mother snorted coldly: "How dare you quibble!
Ruoli said that you spoke harshly to her for no reason on the street and even beat her severely. Is that true? ”
Bai Linglong said calmly: "My Queen Mother, this is true, but it is not as Liu Ruoli said.
One day, I took my child shopping and Liu Ruoli deliberately came up to me and provoked me. She insulted me and my child with bad words and was disrespectful to the royal family.
As the daughter-in-law of the royal family and the mother of these children, how could I sit back and do nothing?
I tolerated her again and again, but she kept pushing it. I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went out and taught her a lesson. ”
The Queen Mother frowned, obviously not satisfied with Bai Linglong's explanation:
"Even if she said something wrong, as the Princess of Zhennan, you shouldn't beat her like this. How disgraceful!
Do you still have the dignity of the royal family and me, the queen mother, in your eyes? ”
Bai Linglong straightened her back and said firmly, "Queen Mother, my granddaughter-in-law is loyal to the royal family and respects you very much.
But Liu Ruoli has repeatedly provoked me, and today she was openly disrespectful to the royal family. If I don't stop her, what will happen to the royal dignity?
I came out to teach her a lesson precisely to uphold the dignity of the royal family. ”
At this time, the emperor and queen, who had been secretly paying attention to this matter, also came to the queen mother's bedroom.
The emperor said, "Mother, I have also heard about this matter and sent someone to investigate.
The people all felt indignant for the Princess of Zhennan, saying that it was Liu Ruoli who was too arrogant and domineering in her daily life and that was why she aroused public anger.
I have also heard that she has repeatedly gone out of the palace to oppress the people and rob their property, which is really damaging to the reputation of the royal family. ”
The queen also echoed, "Yes, mother.
Liu Ruoli relied on her relationship with you and did many inappropriate things. She was also very much at fault for what happened today, and she didn't just punish Princess Zhennan. ”
After listening to what everyone said, the Queen Mother's anger gradually subsided. Thinking back to what she had heard recently about Liu Ruoli's behavior, she couldn't help but regret her usual indulgence.
She looked at Liu Ruoli, her face turned cold: "Ruoli, I usually dote on you too much, that's why you are so ignorant.
You have repeatedly provoked Princess Zhennan, and even disrespected the royal family. This is truly an unforgivable crime.
From now on, you better behave yourself and don't provoke Bai Linglong again!
If you dare to cause trouble again, I will no longer protect you. ”
Liu Ruoli felt aggrieved and wanted to argue, but seeing the cold eyes of the Queen Mother, she swallowed her words and nodded reluctantly.
Bai Linglong felt relieved upon seeing this. She bowed to the Queen Mother and others and left the palace calmly.
Back at the palace, the children cheered and threw themselves into her arms. Bai Linglong hugged the children tightly with a gratified smile on her face.
After this turmoil, she successfully defended the dignity of herself and her family, and also taught Liu Ruoli a lesson.
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