Song Tangxue was summoned by Li Zhaoxian as soon as she returned to the mansion.
"Your Highness," Li Zhaoxian glanced at her with disdain and asked impatiently, "How has the Crown Prince's residence treated you?"
"Your Highness, we will naturally pay your monthly allowance in accordance with the laws of the current dynasty."
Li Zhaoxian is easily swayed by others' instigation. In my previous life, I had been in danger because of him many times. I'm afraid that his summons this time is not without reason.
As expected: "Since the Crown Prince's residence treats you so well, why would you still do things to harm the Crown Princess and disrupt the harem? Do you know that if I were to tell the Emperor about this, your entire family would be wiped out?"
It seems that Song Tangli said something to him again.
"May I ask Your Highness, what have I done to displease you? Please tell me."
Looking into Song Tangxue's determined eyes, Li Zhaoxian lost his confidence. Could there be something hidden about this? She didn't seem to have done anything, but judging from what Ali said, it was indeed her who did it.
He snorted coldly, his tone extremely sarcastic: "Truly stubborn! Guards! Throw the Crown Princess into the demolition room, and forbid anyone from bringing her food tomorrow."
Being punished as soon as she returned, Song Tangxue was also furious. She really had no interest in the affairs of this adulterous couple, but they kept pinning the blame on her. Even a clay Buddha would be angry by now: "Your Highness, everything should be done in a reasonable way."
"Fine, then I'll make sure you understand what you've done wrong." Lee So-hyeon threw a booklet on the table. "Do you want me to read its contents to you?"
Song Tangxue took the booklet and carefully read through it. The contents were basically that Song Tangli had embarrassed herself at the palace banquet and that Song Tangxue was responsible. Every word was written with great care, and she almost believed it herself.
"This booklet was mentioned by the Empress Dowager at the palace banquet. She insisted that His Highness know that his Crown Princess is utterly incompetent in both literature and poetry. What does that have to do with me?"
So now everything has to be pinned on her: "If Your Highness wants to punish me, I will naturally have no objection, but I don't want Your Highness to misunderstand me."
Li Zhaoxian was stunned. It was the first time he had ever felt that Song Tangxue was so stunning. Even the Empress, who was once famous and known as the most beautiful woman in the entire court, paled in comparison to her.
When exactly did Song Tangxue completely change? Not only was she full of poetry and virtuosity, and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but her speech and behavior were also different from before.
"Alright, this matter is probably a misunderstanding. I will investigate it carefully before summoning you." Li Zhaoxian wanted to keep Song Tangxue, but the latter bowed and prepared to leave. "In that case, I will take my leave."
"Okay..." By the time he came to his senses, Song Tangxue had already disappeared from his sight. He slammed his hand on the table in regret. Such a wonderful woman had never served him since she entered the manor, which made him feel restless and uneasy.
As soon as Song Tangli returned to her room, she heard about what had happened that day: "That Song Tangxue is really eloquent. She managed to get away with this. It seems I'll have to say more to His Highness in the future."
"Your Majesty, the hunting festival is in two days. Lord Song asked me to inquire whether you will attend with him," a palace maid said.
In previous years, the prince's concubines could sit with their fathers at the hunting party, and the crown princess was no exception. In previous years, Song Tangli always accompanied her father to the hunting party, showing her filial piety.
"Tell Father that I will be attending this year with His Highness the Crown Prince."
Song Tangli bit her lip. This hunting party was another good opportunity for her. She was determined to humiliate Song Tangxue severely, as it was inconvenient to do things while she was with her father.
"yes."
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Two days passed quickly. Song Tangxue stayed in the mansion and did not see anyone. No one knew what she had been busy with these days. All that was known was that she would appear just before the hunt.
Song Tangxue was dressed in a simple yet elegant dress. The hunting party was a grand occasion where concubines and young ladies would compete to show off their beauty, and each of them wanted to wear all their jewelry and dress as brightly as possible.
This clothing also symbolizes status. No one in the past hundred years has ever worn such plain clothes as Song Tangxue. Song Tangli couldn't help but sarcastically say, "You really don't know your place. Looking at your attire, anyone who doesn't know better would think you're a palace maid from the Crown Prince's residence."
Song Tangxue remained calm and composed, showing no anger.
Lee So-hyun was somewhat mesmerized. The clothes were the most ordinary of all, without any extra embellishments, yet they were so captivating that one couldn't look away.
"Your Highness!" A sweet voice rang out from the side, and Li Zhaoxian was jolted awake. Song Tangli looked at him with a pitiful expression, looking incredibly endearing. "Your Highness, I called you several times just now, but you didn't respond."
"Ah Li and I will ride in the first carriage, and the Crown Princess can ride in the carriages behind us." After saying this, Li Zhaoxian took the lead and boarded the carriage.
Song Tangli glanced at Song Tangxue triumphantly. She knew that His Highness the Crown Prince still favored her more. Only those who rode in the lead carriage could prove the extent of his affection.
Song Tangxue ignored her. What a stupid woman! Her entire life's honor and disgrace depended on one man, and she still dared to be proud of it.
The carriage traveled along the road and arrived outside the palace before lunch.
"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!" Under the eunuch's shrill voice, Li Zhaoxian strode in arrogantly. Everyone else had already arrived, and the young masters had changed into neat clothes, but Li Zhaoxian was still dressed in gorgeous robes.
"Father."
"Rise. Now that everyone is here, the hunting competition shall officially begin! I am very much looking forward to seeing who will hunt the most prey in the end."
The men were preparing bows and arrows and horses, while the women sat in the pavilion chatting. Song Tangxue rolled up her sleeves and began selecting bows and arrows.
"What is the Crown Princess doing? Is she choosing bows and arrows? Has she gone mad? Does she want to join the hunt too?"
"Since ancient times, no woman has ever participated in the hunting festival. They always perform songs and dances at night. Isn't what she's doing against the rules?"
"Who can argue with that? It's just that His Majesty hasn't stopped it yet..."
Song Tangxue selected the bow and arrows and the horse, and led them to the middle.
Xie Qianzhong moved closer to her: "Are you going hunting with me too?"
Song Tangxue nodded: "Of course, although no woman has ever participated in a hunt, there is no law that specifically forbids women from participating. What? Do you think, like those old-fashioned people, that women should only be good wives and mothers?"
Xie Qianzhong quickly waved his hand: "Of course not. Women also have their own consciousness. No one can dictate what women must do."
Xie Qianzhong's hearty laugh won the hearts of many young ladies of marriageable age.
"The Crown Princess is truly a woman who rivals any man!" the Emperor praised. "Excellent! No matter how much you hunt later, I will reward you!"
Song Tangli almost tore her handkerchief to shreds; she really didn't know what was so praiseworthy about this!
Women should learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting from a young age, and they should also be intelligent and virtuous so that they can guide their husbands in the future. Except for those from military families, they should not be wielding weapons; that would be unladylike!
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