The second princess dared not slap her younger sister in front of the Empress. After a moment of silence, she forced a smile and said, "You didn't mean it, I don't blame you." She displayed even more of her magnanimity, and advised Shen Wangshu, "Sister, don't take it to heart. Every family has its ups and downs. It's just a small matter, let it go this time."
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She was naturally beautiful and elegant, and at this moment she was graceful and had a regal air about her. However, as the Empress listened, she frowned and glanced at her daughter.
A hint of sadness appeared in Shen Wangshu's eyes as she softly asked, "Does Your Majesty really not blame me?"
"Of course it's true, I'm not angry at all," the Second Princess said confidently.
"I actually hope Second Princess gets angry with me." Shen Wangshu forced a laugh and said in a low voice, "Just like Eldest Princess, who often scolds and yells at me, I..."
She turned her head, and a hint of desolation appeared on her face, which seemed to shine like a bright pearl.
The second princess didn't understand what was wrong with her younger sister, but she put on a gentle expression and said, "Did your eldest sister scold you? Next time, come and tell me, and I'll talk to her and ask her to be more lenient with you."
You deserve to be scolded!
The Second Princess felt a surge of anger when she thought about how Consort Lin had been so ashamed that she couldn't even go out in public, and how even Fang Xuan had been seduced by Shen Wangshu.
Shen Wangshu nodded vaguely and said quickly, "I'm leaving now."
She walked away quickly, without even taking her leave of the Empress. This lack of manners immediately caused a cold glint to appear in the Second Princess's eyes. She turned to the Empress and said softly, "My third sister has never been very well-mannered. Mother, please don't take offense at her."
The Empress looked at the Second Princess, who seemed to be pleading for Shen Wangshu, her face somber, but she said nothing more.
Shen Wangshu knew, of course, that the Empress was probably not very happy, but what did it have to do with her? She had done something bad in the palace and knew that the Second Princess was in trouble recently, so she prepared to go to the First Princess to ask for credit.
Moreover, having been heartbroken by the Second Princess, this emotionally vulnerable fool would definitely need to go to the First Princess's residence to heal. Shen Wangshu knew the Empress was sharp-witted and didn't worry about being disliked by her, so she swaggered over to the First Princess's residence. The First Princess was enfeoffed as Prince Xiao, and although the Prince's residence was large, it was truly not as luxurious as Prince Luan's residence.
Her husband was equally warm-hearted. When he saw Shen Wangshu, he excitedly came to the door and welcomed her inside.
"Where is my elder sister?" Shen Wangshu asked smugly as she sat in the flower hall.
What secrets could there be in the palace? Prince Xiao naturally knew that his sister had given Consort Lin a good scolding in the palace, and said helplessly, "She just left the palace for your palace. I think she's going to give you a beating."
It would be satisfying to scold Lin Guijun, but that is the Empress's harem. What if the Empress gets angry?
Shen Wangshu smiled and said, "I'm afraid my elder sister will have to return empty-handed, but I'm here to ask my brother-in-law for help, so it doesn't really matter whether she's here or not."
Throwing something away when it's useless is truly a lamentable skill; even Prince Xiao felt a pang of pity for his own prince. He smiled slightly, his already handsome face gaining a touch of radiance. He was gentle and refined, with a clear and pleasant voice, and a naturally kind personality. He had always treated the Third Princess like a younger sister. Now, after instructing the servants to prepare food for Shen Wangshu, he asked with a smile, "What is it?"
He came from a family of etiquette experts, and his every move exuded elegance. He was a gentleman as fine as jade, and Shen Wangshu found him very pleasing to the eye.
Moreover, the eldest princess deeply loves her husband, and even the former third princess shows him some respect.
The treatment of a ruler who is favored by his wife is vastly different from that of a ruler who is not favored.
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“My sister must have told my brother-in-law before that I fell in love at first sight with a General Fang in the court.” Shen Wangshu paused and said seriously, “Brother-in-law, this time I am truly sincere.”
A smile appeared on Xiao Wangjun's face.
He was well aware of the Third Princess's past fondness for beautiful women; the sight of all the dazzling beauties in the mansion was almost painful to look at. However, when the First Princess spoke with some concern about her younger sister's change of heart, he didn't find it absurd.
“I’ve heard your sister say that General Fang must be a rare man to be loved and respected by you.” Xiao Wangjun was gentle and understanding. Seeing Shen Wangshu nodding repeatedly, he smiled and said, “Although this general is criticized by outsiders, in my eyes he is an exceptional person. Would an ordinary man have the courage to compete with a woman? Moreover, women have to bow down in front of him. This alone is enough to make people admire him.”
He paused for a moment, then continued gently to Shen Wangshu, "A man's appearance will fade with time, but his character will never change."
Shen Wangshu nodded repeatedly and said, "That's why I like Ah Xuan so much."
Xiao Wangjun smiled even more. He looked at Shen Wangshu looking pitiful in front of him and nodded, saying, "You are a devoted person. General Fang is blessed."
"My elder sister is afraid that I'll change my mind and have an affair."
“You never loved anyone before, which is why you had so many maids around you. It was because you didn’t care about anyone. There were so many beauties in your mansion, but I never heard you mention any of their names, which shows that you didn’t care. Now that you love someone, your heart and eyes are filled with General Fang. You want to see every single hair on his head and even search for the cooks. This kind of affection is truly precious.”
Seeing the affectionate look on Shen Wangshu's handsome face, as if she longed for a soulmate, Xiao Wangjun smiled and asked, "What do you want from me? Do you want me to take a look at General Fang?"
"Please invite him to meet my brother-in-law, and while he's at it, to see me," Shen Wangshu said shamelessly. "A day apart feels like three autumns; I miss him terribly!"
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