I got up a little late the next morning.
Shu Chengfeng didn't want to get up, but today was the fifteenth, and there was a banquet in the palace that night.
I also visit the Crown Princess during the day and have lunch there.
As for the morning, he still had some official business to attend to.
As a result, Yan Nan returned to the main courtyard a little late.
Everyone was there. She went in, first paid her respects, then apologized: "It was all because I was too sleepy."
"It's alright, please sit down." The Crown Princess smiled. "His Highness is with you, so naturally you should serve him."
Ye Liangdi had been holding it in for a long time; if she didn't lash out now, when would she?
"I don't know where you learned such despicable and seductive tricks to lure His Highness to you, causing him to neglect important matters. Now you even dare to delay your own greetings! Crown Princess, you should punish her."
"I've always heard that the Ye family has the best upbringing in the capital. The ladies in the palace are also known for their virtuous and gentle nature. How come everything has changed when it comes to Consort Ye? Could it be that she has lost her respect because she has become a concubine?" Yan Nangui snorted.
"You! Yan Nangui, you're asking for death! How dare you talk back to me?" Ye Liangdi roared.
"We're both concubines, what's the difference between a concubine and a high-ranking lady? Why can't I talk back? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. What's wrong? Didn't you sleep well last night because your stroll in the garden didn't go well? Take it easy, don't make yourself sick!"
Yan Nangui was in no hurry at this point, and chuckled.
"You...you..." Ye Liangdi's hands trembled with anger.
Yan Nangui would insist on saying things she didn't want to hear.
Who doesn't know what happened yesterday by chance?
No one stood up for Ye Liangdi at this moment; she was usually too flamboyant.
"Please calm down, Consort Liang. This is the Crown Prince's residence after all. I said yesterday that we are both concubines. What is the responsibility of a concubine? To serve her master. You accuse me of being a vixen who seduced His Highness. Isn't that nonsense? As a concubine, am I expected to be dignified and virtuous? That's the quality that the Crown Princess should have." Yan Nangui added another sarcastic remark.
However, she spoke slowly, as if having a heart-to-heart chat, which made everyone in the room want to laugh.
Ye Liangdi was so angry that her face twisted in anger.
"Is the Crown Princess just going to stand by and watch Consort Yan be so rude? To contradict someone of high status, shouldn't she be punished?" Consort Ye, having lost the argument, angrily addressed the Crown Princess at the head of the table.
“Sisters arguing is punishable? You have such a temper. What did Consort Yan say wrong? You’ve been in the manor for so long, and you still have such a bad temper.” The Crown Princess shook her head, looking like she couldn’t do anything with you.
"Hmph, do you think you can enjoy this favor for long? In March, new concubines will be coming into the household. What chance will you have then?" Ye Liangdi was furious and looked at Yan Nangui, saying, "Just you wait."
Yan Nangui frowned. "Tsk, is this guy an idiot?"
"Alright! This is getting increasingly absurd. There's nothing else to do today, so let's disperse early. Those of you who are going to the palace should prepare now; we'll be leaving this afternoon." The Crown Princess waved her hand.
Everyone stood up to take their leave, and Ye Liangdi turned around without saying a word, leaving only a snort.
In the lakeside residence, Xia Fengyi sat down and said, "She always thought she was so great, how come she's become so weak now?"
"To put it bluntly, she's relying on her family background. Although Consort Yan's rank is lower than hers, her family background is not bad either. Even if she trips her up behind her back, what can she do on the surface?" May poured her some hot tea and said.
"She relies on the Empress. Even though she is such a person, His Highness has no choice but to fawn over her. Although she rarely serves the Emperor, the supplies at her Wenyue Pavilion are excellent." Xia Fengyi sneered, "Now I see this Consort Yan clearly; she is someone who has no scruples."
"I heard that Consort Yan may have injured her body and can no longer have children. Perhaps that's why she's become even more unscrupulous?" May said.
"Maybe so. Look, even with what happened to the Yan family, she doesn't seem to care. I heard she didn't have a good time back in her parents' home either, so it's probably true," Xia Fengyi said.
“That’s right. You… have something in mind?” May asked.
“Not right now, but we’ll inevitably have dealings in the future. Just remember not to make enemies. Who knows, there might be a day when I need to rely on her,” Xia Fengyi said.
At noon, Shu Chengfeng went to the main courtyard for lunch.
After lunch, the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince spoke.
First, Shu Chengfeng inquired about the Crown Princess's health, since she was pregnant.
Then they started talking about the morning.
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "Your Highness knows Consort Ye's temperament. She often has a temper. Today, Consort Yan was also quite impolite and said a few words. It's nothing serious, just sisters bickering. But Consort Yan is quite talkative."
"Haven't you heard that she used to be an arrogant person?" Shu Chengfeng said with a smile.
"It's different in some ways."
Shu Chengfeng simply smiled and changed the subject.
He didn't need to discuss Yan Nangui with the Crown Princess.
He didn't know what that person looked like yet. In any case, he wasn't someone easy to deal with.
When it was time to set off in the evening, Ye Liangdi sent word that she had a chest pain.
Shu Chengfeng immediately frowned, and the Crown Princess also had a subtle expression.
Why is she acting all high and mighty now? Tsk, this Lady Ye is getting worse as she gets older.
"Since that's the case, let the imperial physician examine Consort Ye." The Crown Princess smiled. "Time is of the essence. Since Consort Ye isn't feeling well, there's no need for her to come to the palace. Shall we go first?"
The rest of the question, naturally, is for Shu Chengfeng.
Seeing that he nodded, he simply waved his hand and told the person to leave.
Shu Chengfeng was also annoyed; Ye Liangdi was too insensible.
But it doesn't matter, whether she goes or not, it's all the same.
Yan Nangui laughed as soon as he got into the carriage. What was the meaning behind Ye Liangdi's commotion at this time? Did she expect him to beg her to leave at the Prince's Pass?
"Go if you want, don't go if you don't"—that's taking herself too seriously.
In another car, the Crown Princess asked, "Has she been behaving increasingly outrageously lately?"
"In my opinion, it's because the people serving her are no longer doing their best." Madam He smiled. "Although Liuying is still here, look how she treated them before. It's said that Liuying stayed at the Ye family's house for a day. Tsk, the Ye family couldn't possibly comfort her; they probably resorted to intimidation and threats. Now... I'm afraid that girl is unwilling to do her best."
The Crown Princess suddenly realized, "Indeed."
Ye's stupidity was inherent from the beginning, and it was only because the maidservant serving her was capable that she was able to keep her from showing it.
Now... since they don't want to remind her anymore...
"We should keep an eye on this firefly... it might just be a lifesaver," the Crown Princess said.
When they were initially controlled by Cuizhu, their only intention was to cripple Liuying, which would also cripple Ye Liangdi's arm. Little did they expect that this unintentional act would lead to such a positive outcome…
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on things. There will be a lot to do once the new lady enters the household. We'll need her a lot too," Madam He said with a smile.
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