After the Fujin introduced the Xilin Gioro clan and the Majia clan to her left and right, the Xilin Gioro clan on the left quickly turned her gaze to Li Chenjiao.
Xilin Jueluo was a shrewd-looking woman with thin lips and slightly prominent cheekbones. Her smile did not make people feel kind, but rather made them wary.
"I have long heard of Consort's beauty, and seeing her today, I can confirm that her reputation is well-deserved. I would like to offer Consort a cup of wine first."
What kind of good reputation could Li Chenjiao possibly have?
She smiled slightly, but did not take the wine cup that the maid had already filled. She simply nodded slightly and said, "I have just finished my postpartum confinement. The imperial physician advised me not to drink alcohol. Thank you for your kind words, Madam. I will have to use tea instead of wine."
Li Chenjiao spoke politely, but in reality, after picking up the teacup, she only took a small sip and then put it down.
Before the Fujin (principal wife) could even begin to speak and start the banquet, her mother, Xilinjueluo Shi, started toasting her. What, was she planning to get her drunk today?
Xilin Jueluo remained unfazed, still smiling, and said, "The health of the concubine is of utmost importance."
The princess sat at the head of the table, her gaze toward Lady Li carrying a hint of ill intent.
She had already seen the birthday gifts sent to the Second Prince from various places when she arrived, and she had even asked about the gifts sent by Lady Li from the East Courtyard.
Upon learning that the gift from Lady Li of the East Courtyard was a rocking horse, the Fujin felt extremely uncomfortable...
It was common knowledge in the inner courtyard that the Second Prince was in poor health. What did Li Shi mean by sending such a rocking horse?
Could it be a sarcastic remark about her second prince's poor health?
Furthermore, the Second Prince's health is already poor. What if he bumps into something or falls while riding that rocking horse?
I really don't know what the Li family of the East Courtyard was up to by sending such a thing.
The Fujin was quite angry at that time. She originally planned to throw the rocking horse far away, but then Ma Jia said that it was perfect for her four-year-old nephew to play with.
To avoid being bothered by the sight, the Fujin (principal wife) simply went along with it and gave the rocking horse to Lady Magia.
However, when the Fujin saw Li Shi sitting below her, she also found her extremely irritating. Seeing that Li Shi was not giving her mother any face, she felt even more resentful.
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