When Consort Wan saw her smile, she immediately knew what she was thinking.
"Do you think that any of those well-bred young ladies would be better than her, and more polite?"
Hongdie nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, Princess Consort Chen is too ignorant of etiquette."
"I don't understand the rules either, but that doesn't stop me from being a Noble Consort, nor does it stop me from giving birth to the Crown Prince. The most important thing for the Crown Princess is to be smart. Didn't the Crown Prince say he was coming today?" Consort Wan suddenly remembered her son.
Hongdie's eyes darted away as she explained in a low voice, "His Highness the Crown Prince might be... accompanying Miss Lu outside the palace."
"Which Miss Lu?"
Hongdie said, "Lu Wanying, General Lu's daughter, who recently returned to the capital. Her Majesty also invited the General's wife today, but she is ill and did not come."
Consort Wan retorted angrily, "Didn't we forbid him from going to see Lu Wanying? Her mother's background is not honorable; she's an illegitimate daughter who was sent to the countryside when she was just a teenager and has only recently returned to the capital. What business is Yuanhe having with her!"
"Wait a minute!" Consort Wan suddenly remembered something. "When Yi Pingxiang was taken away today, was Lu Wanying mentioned?"
Hongdie nodded heavily and said, "Yes, she and Miss Lu have been close since childhood. Today she said that the reason she targeted Princess Chen was to stand up for Lu Wanying."
"Judging from Yi Pingxiang's words, Lu Wanying and Prince Chen have a past relationship?" Consort Wan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Hongdie helped her sit down and slowly said, "I sent someone to inquire, and it is indeed true that such a thing happened..."
What Hongdie could find out, Su Wenyuan couldn't find out.
She had almost forgotten the unpleasantness in the palace; now she only wanted to know what the relationship was between Sheng Jingyu and the female lead.
She waited all morning for the female lead, but didn't see her at all, only hearing her name at the very end.
Back at the Prince Chen's residence, she couldn't wait to ask Meng Qi, but Meng Qi, knowing full well who it was, refused to tell her.
Su Wenyuan wanted to go out and inquire, but Meng Qi stopped her.
"The Prince said you are not allowed to leave the manor. He has something to say to you when he returns." Meng Qi stood firmly in front of Su Wenyuan.
Su Wenyuan looked him up and down, and finally asked casually, "Was the snack delicious today?"
"..." Meng Qi was speechless for a moment. Is this what they mean by "he who eats another's food is bound to him"?
"Meng Qi, don't be so heartless! I just want to know what the relationship is between Lu Wanying and your prince." Su Wenyuan was getting anxious.
Meng Qi said with a bitter face, "It's all in the past, why does Your Highness still ask?"
"It's over? It's over?" Su Wenyuan turned her head excitedly. "Looks like the two of them really had something going on!"
This is a bit exciting. Sheng Jingyu and the female lead... are childhood sweethearts?
She was so excited, as if she had stumbled upon some incredible juicy gossip, that she kept slapping her thigh.
Meng Qi and Yue Xiu thought she was crazy.
What's there to be happy about? And why are you so happy?
Meng Qi comforted her, saying, "Your Highness, there's no need to take it to heart. So much time has passed, and Miss Lu has been away from the capital for many years, yet His Highness has never mentioned her."
Su Wenyuan glanced at him sideways and said disdainfully, "What nonsense are you talking about? It's the long separation and the reunion that make it interesting!"
Yuexiu pulled Su Wenyuan aside and said, "Your Highness, please stop talking nonsense! It's only interesting when this happens to someone else."
“It’s more interesting to stay at home. How long has this Miss Lu been back? Has the Prince not gone to see her? Should I invite her to the manor?” Su Wenyuan started to speculate wildly.
"I am blind, what do you want me to see?" Sheng Jingyu strode in.
The matter in the palace had just been resolved when I returned and heard Su Wenyuan spouting nonsense.
Su Wenyuan's smile froze. She gave a dry laugh and stepped forward to help Sheng Jingyu.
"Your Highness returned so quickly. It seems everything has been resolved?"
Sheng Jingyu said unhappily, "It's resolved. The princess has quite the nerve, hitting people in the palace. I told you to stop, and you pretended not to hear me?"
After saying that, he gritted his teeth and began to settle scores later.
Su Wenyuan chuckled and waved her hand, shooing everyone out of the courtyard.
Such an embarrassing thing is better discussed in private.
“I had a reason for hitting him, didn’t you hear it all?” Su Wenyuan explained.
Sheng Jingyu said, "Even if you have a reason, you can't just hit people. This is the palace, and she is the daughter of an official. If it weren't for Yi Pingxiang's father having a weakness, do you think you would still be standing here?"
"Even if his father has flaws, if they hadn't been exposed today, you wouldn't have escaped! You've offended Consort Wan, you've offended the Empress Dowager, and now someone has found fault with you..."
Sheng Jingyu grew angrier and angrier as she spoke, until finally she was too angry to say anything more.
Even though the Empress hasn't shown up today, she's definitely had people keeping an eye on her.
If anything serious happens, the Empress will be the first to arrive.
Su Wenyuan curled her lip and said, "So what if we find fault? You can't kill me, at most you'll just have to divorce your wife!"
When she hit someone, it wasn't just a momentary impulse without thinking; she had considered many things.
She won't die even if Yi Pingxiang's father goes to the palace to complain, after just a few slaps.
Yi Pingxiang used such foul language, so Su Wenyuan's beating of her wasn't without reason.
At most, he would be scolded, and the worst consequence would be divorce. But that's impossible, because divorcing a princess after two slaps would be insane.
Even if he were to divorce her, Su Wenyuan wouldn't be afraid; she would even applaud and cheer.
Finally, I can leave this dangerous place with the money.
Sheng Jingyu was even more displeased upon hearing this, and shook off her hand, saying, "So you want to leave? Then forget it. You'll stay in Zhuyue Pavilion for the next few days, and you're forbidden from going out. Also! You and I will observe dietary restrictions!"
Didn't you think it was no big deal?
If you're not afraid of being divorced, then just follow him and eat vegetarian food; that should be somewhat effective.
Su Wenyuan protested, "Why are you being so restrictive about your diet?"
"I'm feeling unwell because of you and need to take medicine. Since you're the one who made me angry, I should pay some price." Sheng Jingyu's voice was cold.
Su Wenyuan was speechless. Who had upset him?
Wasn't he quite gentle in the palace? He didn't seem angry at all.
He came back and started pretending, deliberately causing her trouble.
Su Wenyuan complained inwardly, but said aloud, "Your Highness, let's discuss this again. I really couldn't help hitting her. As for what you asked me to do, I'll be more careful next time, okay?"
These are the only two things that could upset Sheng Jingyu, and she has expressed her opinion on both.
Sheng Jingyu smiled slightly and said, "No, you'll be confined for five days."
It only lasted five days, and it didn't hurt or itch at all, so it didn't affect her much. Sheng Jingyu just wanted to tell her that there are many ways to make things difficult for people, and it's not as simple as she thought.
Su Wenyuan glanced at him, her heart brimming with resentment.
Five days of confinement is a minor issue, but a vegetarian diet is not feasible. If it really doesn't work, we need to think of a solution.
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