Chapter 264 Don't treat Xie Yunwen's legs
The little dumpling who had been smiling sweetly just moments before suddenly fell silent, and Consort Liang was still confused: "Hmm?"
"Does Consort Liang mean that the Fourth Prince is inferior to the others?" Sheng Sheng asked calmly, trying to keep her composure.
Consort Liang's expression became slightly awkward, but she smiled and said, "How could that be? What I mean is, it's ultimately because of his leg ailment that His Majesty has shown more affection for this child."
Sheng Sheng stared at her for a while, then suddenly laughed and said, "Now that Consort Liang has said that, I think it makes sense. I also think that if Fourth Prince didn't have this leg ailment, he probably wouldn't have been able to win Father's favor among so many princes."
Consort Liang exclaimed with delight, "Yes, Second Princess. Look at the First Prince, he grew up on the battlefield and is now constantly leading troops in battle; his excellence goes without saying. The Second Prince is equally accomplished in both literature and martial arts, a true standout among outstanding talents. And His Highness the Crown Prince is even more remarkable, as is the Fifth Prince, who, though mischievous, is deeply favored by His Majesty. Only my Yunwen, alas..."
Sheng Sheng secretly clicked her tongue in amazement, feeling relieved that her fourth brother was not here at the moment.
How heartbroken he would be if he heard his mother looking down on him like that.
When Shengsheng came to Liuyun Pavilion last time, he didn't quite understand why Consort Liang had ignored him for so many years, and even when he was just an infant, she did something that was almost like abandoning him, yet the Fourth Prince still acted as if nothing had happened and called her Mother Consort as always.
Now Sheng Sheng understands something: perhaps it is precisely because he has never possessed it that he longs for it so much.
Just like Sheng Sheng, when she first recognized Consort Rong, she clung to her tightly, afraid that it was just a dream and that she would disappear as soon as she opened her eyes.
The more Sheng Sheng understood Xie Yunwen's thoughts, the more she disliked Consort Liang.
Sheng Sheng felt nauseous inside, but still forced a smile and nodded, "Mmm-hmm."
I originally wanted to say a few more words in agreement with Consort Liang, but I just couldn't bring myself to say those words that slandered my fourth brother, so I simply gave a few perfunctory "hmm"s.
But what Consort Liang saw as a good thing was Sheng Sheng's perfunctory attitude.
Because Consort Liang felt that this was a sign that the child was immature and easily led astray by adults.
Consort Liang's eyes darted around as she tentatively asked, "I heard that the Second Princess brought back a miraculous herb that is said to be able to cure Yunwen's leg?"
They've arrived.
A series of alarm bells rang in his mind, "Yes, that's right."
Consort Liang's thoughts were written all over her face; she was practically swearing. Sheng Sheng had already prepared herself mentally, but she was still shocked by Consort Liang's next words time and time again.
"Second Princess, you know that this child only received some affection because of his leg ailment, right? Didn't you just agree to it?"
Consort Liang smiled and reminded Sheng Sheng of her earlier point, trying to guide her: "I am truly grateful that the Second Princess found medicine for my son. However, please do not give him this medicine."
Sheng Sheng: ? ? ?
Sheng Sheng almost couldn't hold back her laughter; she could hardly believe what she was hearing.
Just in case he misunderstood, he asked again, "Lady Liang, what do you mean by that?"
"Look at what the princess is saying, what else could it mean? That's all it means," Consort Liang teased.
The sounds of astonishment filled the air.
Does Consort Liang mean that we shouldn't treat the Fourth Prince's leg anymore?
Which mother would say such a thing?
Xie Yunchuan and Xie Yunyang spent a great deal of time and effort to obtain the Rejuvenating Herb and other necessary medicinal materials.
Now that we've finally found hope, Liang Guiren—Xie Yunwen's biological mother—says she doesn't want to treat his legs.
Sheng Sheng had considered that her fourth brother would encounter many difficulties on the long road to curing his leg ailment, but she never expected to hear the opposition from Consort Liang, his mother, before the journey even began.
Sheng Sheng almost laughed in anger, abandoning her act altogether, and stood up: "Does Consort Liang know what those words mean?"
The little dumpling, not very tall, stood up and looked down at the two people sitting on the cushions.
Consort Liang felt somewhat uncomfortable under this pressure and frowned slightly: "Second Princess, please keep your voice down, lest someone else hears what you're saying."
Consort Liang patiently held Sheng Sheng's hand, revealing a somewhat sad expression: "Second Princess, as you know, His Majesty dislikes me, and I am the most helpless and alone in this harem."
As she spoke, Consort Liang began to sob, holding Sheng Sheng's hand with one hand while wiping away her tears with her other free hand.
Consort Liang was no different from the other concubines in the harem; she was beautiful and charming. Time had been kind to her, and there was no sign that she was a mother.
If Shen Shen hadn't been certain that she had just heard Consort Liang utter those chilling words, she would have thought the painting of the beautiful woman weeping was absolutely stunning, evoking feelings of pity and sympathy in anyone who saw it.
Consort Liang's voice continued.
"Second Princess, think about it. Yunwen only gained His Majesty's favor because of his leg ailment. If his leg ailment is cured, won't he just fade into obscurity?" Consort Liang's voice grew lower, as if she was deliberately coaxing him. "Then, if your Fourth Prince is no longer favored, what will I, as his mother, do?"
Unfortunately, Sheng Sheng isn't a three-year-old; she's clever enough not to be fooled.
"Lost in the crowd?" Sheng Sheng sounded a little angry.
The fourth prince was clearly exceptionally talented, and even Grand Tutor Liu of the Wenhua Hall praised him highly. So how did he become, in Consort Liang's eyes, just someone who relied on his weakness to gain sympathy from others, and who could only blend into the crowd without his leg ailment?
"Consort Liang, are you out of your mind? You yourself know that Fourth Prince is engrossed in classical studies every day. How could such a diligent and book-loving person be mediocre?" she said angrily. "Furthermore, everyone can see Fourth Prince's literary talent. His leg ailment has not defeated him, but has instead made him more determined and resolute in his determination to forge his own path through literature. You are his mother, so it's one thing if you can't see his hardships, but why do you have to say such things?"
As she spoke, Sheng Sheng felt increasingly aggrieved for Xie Yunwen, and it took all her strength to suppress the urge to point at her and yell at her.
"Does Father not love Fourth Brother if he doesn't have a leg ailment?" Sheng Sheng retorted.
Consort Liang was startled, looking at Sheng Sheng with surprise at her sudden change of attitude.
In fact, what Sheng Sheng was saying was something that Consort Liang herself was not unaware of.
She knew that Xie Yunwen's leg would be completely different once it healed.
Xie Yunwen will stand up and have a wider space.
Xie Yunwen is a man of exceptional literary talent. If he were no longer physically disabled, he would surely be highly valued by His Majesty.
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