Princess Cheng stood up to take her leave, and Bai Nuo also stood up. "Is Your Highness leaving already? Why don't you stay and have lunch with us before you go?"
She had already inquired and learned that Hu Mingmei wouldn't be back for lunch. What was the point of staying if she couldn't see him? Immediately, Princess Cheng refused, "No, there are many things to do at the palace; I can't leave for a moment. I only managed to sneak out during a break, so I should go back now."
After the two declined each other's offers, Princess Cheng left.
Unexpectedly, just after Bai Nuo saw Princess Cheng off, Princess Duan also came in, as if she had arrived at the perfect time.
Moreover, as soon as Princess Duan returned, she asked bluntly, "Has Princess Cheng also returned?"
Bai Nuo nodded.
Princess Duan had an expression that said, "I knew it," and asked, "She came to see you to recruit the Hu family for Prince Cheng, didn't she?"
Instead of answering, Bai Nuo asked, "The Princess Consort of Duan came here for this matter as well, didn't she?"
It's so refreshing to talk to straightforward people. Bai Nuo didn't pretend to be confused, and neither did Princess Duan. "That's right, I came here specifically to talk about this matter. I also know that she came to see you for Prince Cheng's sake. Prince Duan does indeed have plans to recruit the Hu family."
Bai Nuo watched her quietly, waiting for her to continue.
"I won't hide it from you!" Compared to Princess Cheng, Princess Duan was much more straightforward and didn't hide anything. "Our family is interested in the position of Crown Prince, and Prince Cheng is also a popular candidate for Crown Prince. Although Father has not yet revealed who he prefers, Prince Cheng and Prince Duan are evenly matched. Now that Prince Cheng has brought the Zheng family under his control, his strength is much greater than that of Prince Duan."
They never look down on anyone. High-ranking officials may be tempting, but a full meal and drinks make them even more loyal.
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