"I didn't, I will treat Xian'er well." But thinking of his past indifference and disregard for Jingxian, Prince Guo's expression turned pale, and his once handsome face turned ashen as he faced Meng Youchuan. His words lacked conviction.
Seeing the guilty Prince Guo, Meng Youchuan's gaze sharpened even more. He didn't say anything more, but exchanged a few more words with Qingyin before reluctantly leaving the palace.
Evergreen Pavilion.
"Your Highness, wouldn't it be inappropriate to skip Prince Yuanche's full moon celebration?" Zixin cautiously observed Yu Fujin's expression.
"Heh, what's wrong with that? Isn't she born into a good family? The prince even lets her manage the inner palace. So naturally, she doesn't need me for her son's full moon celebration!" Yu Yin sneered with a ferocious expression. Her mother was of lowly birth, and she was clearly a daughter of a wealthy family, but her father arranged for her to be her elder sister's personal maid. She felt inferior and naturally felt endless disgust towards Meng Jingxian, who was born into a good family and had good luck.
Seeing Yu Fujin's increasingly ferocious expression, Zi Xin dared not offer any more advice.
In fact, it doesn't really matter whether she's there or not. Qingyin doesn't have a good impression of Yuyin, who's obsessed with love, but as long as she doesn't provoke her, they can live in peace.
Since the full moon banquet, news of the stunning beauty of Consort Xian, the concubine of Prince Guo, had spread throughout the capital. However, it was suppressed by Prince Guo and the Duke of Pei's mansion. Although some rumors were still circulating, people did not believe them. The story of Consort Xian's infatuation with Prince Guo and her five-year wait for him was known throughout the capital. Who did not know that? If Consort Xian was that beautiful, why would she need to wait five years? Haha, this rumor is too outrageous. People who considered themselves smart thought so. Therefore, despite the fact that some people had become completely devoted fans of Qingyin, the news did not become a big deal. Instead, it was treated as a joke and a source of amusement.
Consort Xi of Yongshou Palace clearly thought this way. Although she had returned to the palace and married Huanbi to Prince Guo, she still unconsciously paid attention to the affairs of Prince Guo's residence.
Her expression was wistful, yet tinged with a hint of disdainful laughter. "The common people are really outrageous. A woman whom a prince doesn't love can be touted as an unparalleled beauty. It's laughable."
"Yes, Your Majesty, people always exaggerate." Cui Jinxi agreed on the surface, but a worry rose in her heart. Although her mistress was smart, she had secretly relaxed a lot after returning to the palace from Ganlu Temple. How could she directly talk about things related to the prince? There are ears in the palace, and it is a big taboo to relax before taking the last step.
Fortunately, after a few words, Consort Xi stopped the dangerous topic and returned to her original calm and composed demeanor.
At the other end of the Pei State Duke's mansion, the lights were on, and the two men looked at Meng Youchuan, who had just returned from the full moon banquet, with puzzled expressions.
The group consisted of several powerful figures in the Duke of Pei's mansion, including Duke Meng Dase, who had served two dynasties and upheld the mansion, along with his eldest son Meng Rongxuan, Meng Jingxian's elder brother, and the future heir to the Duke of Pei's mansion.
"You said our little sister has become a stunning beauty, yet she's being neglected by Prince Guo." As the heir personally groomed by the Duke of Pei, Meng Rongxuan was undoubtedly outstanding. He was always composed, and although young, he was indeed cunning and shrewd. However, when faced with his second brother's words, the shrewdness in his eyes completely vanished, replaced by doubt.
It wasn't that he changed his expression; it was just that what his second brother said was too unbelievable. He did believe that his younger sister had been treated coldly by Prince Guo. Before she got married, Prince Guo had no affection for her. But his younger sister had become a stunning beauty. This was too outrageous. Could it be that his second brother's love for his younger sister had gone to the point of blindness? Otherwise, how could he say such absurd things?
Seeing the disbelief in his elder brother's eyes, Meng Youchuan pursed his lips and looked at his father, who was deep in thought.
The Duke of Pei calmly said, "I know Youchuan's personality. He wouldn't make up stories about Xian'er. You know Rongxuan."
Upon hearing his father's words, Meng Rongxuan's expression turned serious. It wasn't that he didn't believe it, but his second brother's words were too outrageous, which made him doubtful, though he did believe them in his heart.
"In that case, Xian'er's appearance should not be spread. Rongxuan and Youchuan, you two are responsible for suppressing the news. Isn't Prince Guo in charge of the vanguard? Find something to cause trouble for the team he manages."
"Yes, Father," the two replied in unison.
At the Prince's residence, Prince Guo's attitude had completely changed. He diligently went to Qingyin's room every day, showing concern for her. Just like Meng Jingxian before, he waited anxiously for Qingyin's response.
Qingyin lowered her head, her thick, curled eyelashes drooping, and said, "Your Highness should go back. Consort Yu is also thinking of you."
Seeing that Qingyin hadn't been moved even after he'd come seven or eight times, Prince Guo's expression stiffened. But looking at the stunningly beautiful woman before him, the anger he felt at being rejected vanished completely. Sigh, he had hurt Xian'er too much after all. That's why Xian'er was sulking and ignoring him. It's alright. He would act like the Xian'er he always had, and Xian'er would definitely calm down.
Addressing the indifferent Qingyin, he maintained his composure and said again, "Then Xian'er, please rest well. I'll head back now."
The events of the past few days reached the ears of someone in the neighboring Changqing Pavilion. Yu Yin smashed another batch of porcelain in her pavilion, furious that the old woman, who had just finished her postpartum confinement, was already seducing the prince. Even though the prince clearly preferred her, he hadn't come to her place these past few days. "That old woman Meng Jingxian, what skills does she have to seduce the prince to her place every day? Just because she can give birth to a little prince? Ah, old woman, slut, slut!"
The palace maid Qingmei, kneeling on the ground, was even more terrified and dared not speak.
Yu Yin gritted her teeth and kicked Gong Qingmei, who was lying on the ground, to the ground. "Useless thing! You can't even come up with a single idea. What use are you to me!"
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