Consort Shu did not neglect the Eighth Prince's wife, and greeted her warmly as usual, saying:
"Eighth Prince's wife is here too. You really know how to talk. Please sit down!"
"Thank you, Your Highness," said the Eighth Prince's wife.
Although the Eighth Prince's wife felt uncomfortable seeing Lanqin standing to the side, she had no choice but to go over and pay her respects according to the rules. In order not to give others cause for gossip, the Eighth Prince's wife had no choice but to go over and pay her respects.
"This humble concubine pays respects to Consort Xi."
Lanqin knew that the Eighth Prince's mansion was in a bad situation. Although the Eighth Prince's wife was always arrogant, she was not the kind of person to kick someone when they were down, so she said a few polite words.
"Eighth Prince's wife, how has the manor been lately?" Lanqin asked. She was genuinely concerned about the Eighth Prince's wife, after all, the Eighth Prince had encountered an accident, and it wasn't easy for her, a woman, to support the manor alone.
The Eighth Prince's wife, however, thought that Lanqin was deliberately mocking her. Of course, she couldn't see Lanqin's good intentions and thought that she was ridiculing her.
The Eighth Prince's wife smiled and said, "It's alright, thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
Lanqin nodded and said, "That's good."
After the Eighth Prince's wife finished her greetings, she sat among the other prince's wives, ignoring everyone else and ignoring them as well.
Lanqin felt that the Eighth Prince's wife was radiating a cold aura, and she felt that something was wrong with her, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. Fortunately, she ignored it for the time being and talked to the other prince's wives.
After what had just happened, the Third Princess Consort dared not speak casually anymore and sat sullenly to one side.
Lanqin and the Thirteenth Prince's wife got along very well. After all, the Thirteenth Prince and the Fourth Prince had a good relationship. Back when the nine princes were vying for the throne, the Thirteenth Prince always supported the Fourth Prince.
Lanqin asked, "How have you and the Thirteenth Prince been lately?"
The Thirteenth Princess Consort said, "It's very good. Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. His Majesty has always taken good care of us."
Lanqin said, "That's only right, His Majesty is naturally close to the Thirteenth Prince."
Thirteenth Princess Consort looked hesitant, and Lanqin could tell that she had something to say.
Lanqin said, "Speak your mind."
Thirteenth Princess Consort said, "Please forgive my presumption, but I would like to know, about this Eighth Prince..."
Lanqin interrupted her: "You know that the inner palace should not interfere in politics, let alone you and me."
Thirteenth Princess said, "I don't mean anything by it, but the Eighth Prince harmed our Prince back then. Now that he's about to fall, our Prince is very concerned about this matter. Moreover, I see that the Eighth Princess isn't nervous at all. I'm afraid they'll make a comeback, and then it will be even harder to find any dirt on them."
Lanqin said, "Whether or not he can be reinstated is up to the Emperor. You and I have no right to interfere. However, if the Eighth Prince really commits a crime, no one can save him. Even if His Majesty agrees, the common people will not."
Lanqin deliberately emphasized, "No one can save him."
The Thirteenth Princess Consort nodded and said, "This concubine understands."
Since the arrival of the Fourth Prince, the originally joyous atmosphere has become somewhat tense, as no one wants to be impolite in front of His Majesty the Emperor.
The Fourth Prince sat in the main hall, looking at the people below who were all sitting improperly, and couldn't help but want to laugh. He said to Prince Guo next to him, "Yunli, it seems that my presence today has somewhat disrupted your wedding banquet!"
Prince Guo quickly stood up and said, "How could that be, Your Majesty? You're overthinking it."
The Fourth Prince reached out and pulled him back into his chair, laughing as he said, "I was just joking with you, don't take it seriously. If I don't say something interesting, won't your wedding banquet be no different from attending court?"
Prince Guo chuckled twice, which eased some of the tension.
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