"What kind of twisted logic is this? The Crown Princess's things belong to the Crown Princess, they belong to the Shen family. The Shen family has declined, and only this one heir is left. Yet you are always scheming for other people's property!" The Empress Dowager glared at her, expecting that this person would not say anything nice, but she did not expect her to be so absurd.
"You have the audacity to think you can seize someone else's property and yet you shamelessly expect me to stand up for you? Is there such an absurd thing in the world?" The Empress Dowager pressed on, exposing Song Tangli's despicable thoughts with every word.
Song Tangli knelt down in fear. Although this was her goal, it wasn't unheard of for someone to succeed in doing so before. Her mother had once seized her concubine's property under the pretext of taking charge of the household affairs!
"Go back! I thought you would have improved after being confined to your quarters, but you are still as useless as ever, a complete bum!" The Empress Dowager waved for Granny Geng to see the guest out, and went into the inner room by herself.
How could someone like that compare to Song Tangxue?
Granny Geng also had her own thoughts, but she still respectfully raised her hand to invite the Crown Princess out. Song Tangli glanced at the tightly closed door and left indignantly.
That old hag has so much prejudice against her, but she admires Song Tangxue so much. She's blind to talent!
In the evening, the emperor was out of danger, and Song Tangli followed the crown prince, dragging her tired body back to the crown prince's residence. Upon entering the residence, Li Zhaoxian asked, "Is everything alright with the crown princess?"
Before leaving today, the emperor gave Li Zhaoxian a few special instructions.
Song Tangli, standing beside her, clenched her handkerchief tightly, gritting her teeth in secret. Suddenly, she thought of what the two palace maids had said: how could she possibly compete with Song Tangxue?
The nobles in the palace all have their eyes on Song Tangxue. Song Tangxue also has such a seductive face; she's clearly not a decent person.
Back in her courtyard, Song Tangli removed her makeup. Although her face was pretty, it was by no means stunning, and she was far inferior to Song Tangxue.
Raising her hand to touch that pale face, Song Tangli's expression darkened: "Granny Lin, am I good-looking?"
Lin Mama was tidying up Song Tangli's clothes when she heard this and immediately showed a fawning smile: "Your Highness's appearance is naturally stunning. None of the ladies in the capital can compare to Your Highness's beauty."
"How does she compare to the Crown Princess?" Song Tangli turned her head and looked directly at Granny Lin.
"Uh..." Granny Lin was momentarily speechless, the woman's face flashing through her mind: "Naturally, she can't compare to Her Highness..."
Song Tangli lowered her head, and Lin Mama, unsure whether what she said was right or wrong, stood aside with a pounding heart.
"We can't keep her here." Song Tangli naturally noticed Lin Mama's hesitation. Song Tangxue was quite cunning, and she herself had fallen for her tricks without anyone noticing.
If Li Zhaoxian were to ascend the throne in the future, Song Tangxue would be made a concubine. If she were to lose the battle then, the consequences would be dire.
She not only wanted to be the empress, but also the empress dowager who was above all others, and she wanted to personally remove all obstacles in her path!
The palace banquet two weeks later will be an opportunity. As the Crown Princess, the Empress has entrusted the important matter to her, the newlywed, to take charge of the event, which will also be a test of her abilities.
She wanted to make this a beautiful and grand funeral for Song Tangxue!
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye. Song Tangxue's daily schedule was very stable, and Li Zhaoxian, coaxed by Song Tangli, had never stepped into Chang Le Palace.
On the morning of the palace banquet, Cui Xi came in early to help Song Tangxue with her hair and makeup, saying worriedly, "This palace banquet is more like a trap. The Crown Princess has long disliked our Chang Le Palace. Your Highness must be careful in everything you do."
Song Tangxue knew this all too well. She picked up the tea beside her and took a slow sip: "What's coming will come eventually. There's no point in running away. We'll just have to deal with whatever comes our way."
Cui Xi put the last hairpin in Song Tangxue's hair, and sincerely admired Song Tangxue's courage: "Your Majesty's courage is the best. Today, this servant will also be vigilant."
Song Tangxue slowly glanced at the stunning face in the mirror, feeling quite gratified: "Let's go."
As they approached the entrance to the palace banquet, the room was already bustling with noise. The Crown Princess, who was in charge, was greeting the ladies and young women coming and going at the entrance.
The palace banquet was held at the lotus pond in the palace. The lotus flowers were in full bloom at the right time, their vibrant colors almost submerging the pond.
Looking into the distance, several small boats are moored on the pond, their oars slowly parting the lotus leaves and flowers as they move to the shore. These boats are used to ferry guests to and from the pond.
The palace banquet was held on a small island in the center of the pond, surrounded by water, which was also a good place to escape the summer heat. When Song Tangli saw Song Tangxue arrive, she let go of the hand of the Princess Consort of Dunqin in front of her and said goodbye, "My sister is here, I have to go and give her some instructions."
She moved gracefully to Song Tangxue's side: "Sister, you've finally arrived! I've been waiting for you for so long!"
These words made it sound as if Song Tangxue had deliberately arrived a little late. Princess Consort Dun raised an eyebrow and looked over. Song Tangxue smiled and replied, "As the Crown Princess, you have to work hard. As someone with nothing to do, I naturally arrived a little late."
There's no way I can set a trap for her. I'm not in charge here, and if I come early, wouldn't I be stealing your thunder?
Song Tangli led the group onto a small boat and to a small hall in the middle of the lake, where she served tea, snacks, and various trendy treats.
The crowd then formed small circles, some sitting and some standing, and began to talk. Song Tangli greeted the servants and entertained the guests while moving between the circles.
Song Tangxue picked up her teacup and took a sip. She carefully counted the guests, noting that all the prominent noble families in the capital had arrived. Without hesitation, Song Tangxue used the shop matter as an excuse to get into the conversation of several women.
In Kyoto, having more connections means having more security. Everyone's interests are intertwined and complex, and you never know when someone might be able to help you.
For a moment, the room was filled with the glitter of jewels and the sounds of laughter and conversation.
Song Tangli got up from beside Chen Shu and walked towards Song Tangxue. The people in the room seemed to be glancing at the two sisters.
Rumors had been circulating in the capital that the two young ladies of the Song family were not on good terms, yet they both entered the Crown Prince's residence on the same day. Many people who had never met them wanted to see if the rumors were true.
Then Song Tangli sat down next to Song Tangxue and said with a smile, "Sister, you've come at the right time. There's something I'd like you to come with me to get."
This was a blatant act of ordering people away. Seeing that the two were no longer at odds, the people inside gave up and started chatting about other things.
Song Tangxue's eyes were as clear as a stream, as if all the conspiracies had nowhere to hide in her eyes. In the end, she didn't say anything, giving Song Tangli face.
Let's follow Song Tangli to see what kind of trouble this idiot is up to this time.
The two avoided the crowd and went outside alone. Since they were going with Song Tangli to retrieve something, Song Tangli was leading the way.
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