"It would be such a pity if the same thing happened to Empress Renxiao!"
The moment Lady Irgen Gioro spoke, the atmosphere in the room changed drastically. The Crown Princess and the Third Princess Consort both turned their gazes toward the First Princess Consort, their expressions quite serious.
"Oh dear, fourth sister-in-law, please don't overthink it."
Under the gaze of the Crown Princess and the Third Prince's wife, Lady Irgen Gioro immediately feigned realization and apologized repeatedly, "That's just how I am, sister-in-law. I don't mean to say anything without thinking. I really didn't mean to curse you!"
"I know!"
"Sister-in-law, you don't need to explain anything!"
Rong Xi chuckled.
Of course, despite saying that, she harbored considerable resentment towards the Irgen Gioro clan.
Whether Yiergenjueluo was genuinely being hypocritical or feigning naiveté, Rong Xi didn't care. All she knew was that she now thoroughly disliked her sister-in-law.
"Sister-in-law, you should change your ways!"
The Third Princess Consort chimed in, "You're always like this. Once or twice, we can take it as unintentional. But if Father Emperor heard these words, would you still say them?"
"Oh dear, third sister-in-law, this is just us sisters-in-law talking. If Father were here, my sister-in-law would definitely be more careful!"
Hearing the Third Princess Consort say this, Lady Irgen Gioro remained nonchalant.
But her next sentence angered everyone once again!
"Sister-in-law knows you would never tell Father Emperor!"
The moment Irgen Gioro said those words, the atmosphere in the room turned cold again.
"Fourth sister-in-law, there are still many things to do at Yuqing Palace. I've just come out of seclusion, so I won't stay any longer. I'll head back now, and we can have a proper get-together another day!"
The Crown Princess was the first to stand up and bid farewell to Rong Xi.
Rong Xi naturally tried to persuade him to stay.
However, when the Third Princess Consort also said she was leaving, Rong Xi did not try to keep her any longer.
"Second sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, let's get together another day!"
Rong Xi did not keep any more guests.
While the Crown Princess and the Third Prince's Consort were leaving, the First Prince's Consort, Lady Irgen Gioro, remained seated, showing no intention of leaving at all.
"Fourth sister-in-law, wait a moment, your sister-in-law is still here!"
After Rong Xi saw the Crown Princess and the Third Prince's wife out of the courtyard, the Third Prince's wife spoke up.
"Fourth sister-in-law, we can go on our own. You should go back and entertain your sister-in-law!"
The Crown Princess also spoke up.
Rong Xi then went along with it and didn't see him off anymore.
"Second sister-in-law, third sister-in-law, how rude of you!"
"It's alright, go ahead!"
The Crown Princess waved her hand, her smile genuine.
Rong Xi then returned to the courtyard to see Lady Irgen Gioro.
"Fourth sister-in-law, you're back so soon!"
Upon Rong Xi's return, Lady Irgen Gioro greeted her with a smile, her tone suggesting that she was the hostess and Rong Xi was the guest.
This ability to steal the spotlight is truly first-rate!
"Since you're here, of course I had to come back right away, right?"
"Oh dear, fourth sister-in-law, what are you saying? My sister-in-law is neither a noblewoman nor a thief. You can rest assured and see the guests off. What's the rush?"
Yiergenjueluo began to complain.
Rong Xi was furious. "You great-grandmother, so it's all her fault after all this!"
"Fourth sister-in-law, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but what you're doing isn't good!"
Seeing that Rong Xi remained silent, Yiergenjueluo began to lecture her.
Starting with the hierarchy of respect and age, it goes on and on about filial piety, the relationship between ruler and subject, and the importance of honesty, and so on.
Rong Xi simply sat down, picked up her teacup, and listened to the long-winded discourse of the Irgen Gioro clan, considering it a way to temper her mind.
"Fourth sister-in-law, do you understand what I'm saying?"
Finally, Irgen Gioro finished speaking.
Rong Xi quickly nodded and said, "Sister-in-law is right, I've got it!"
"In that case, I'm leaving too!"
After rambling on about this and that, Yiergenjueluo Shi was about to leave.
What does that mean?
Rong Xi looked at the Irgen Gioro clanswoman who had stood up. She was about to ask her to stay, but then she remembered how annoying the Irgen Gioro clanswoman was, and her words immediately changed to, "Sister-in-law, let me see you out!"
If I can't afford to mess with you, at least I can avoid you!
After this encounter, Rong Xi had made up her mind to stay as far away from the Irgen Gioro clan as possible in the future. This person was not to be trifled with.
"Fourth sister-in-law, you're not doing that right!"
have to!
The Irgen Gioro clan has started again!
This suggests that Rong Xi should have asked the guest to stay. Whether it's for appearances or anything else, guests should be asked to stay; this is a matter of etiquette.
"Sister-in-law, didn't you just say that one should be honest?"
Rong Xi couldn't stand the nagging of the Irgen Gioro clan and directly asked a question in return.
"Fourth sister-in-law, why are you so stubborn? Honesty is a virtue, but so is politeness!"
"Oh, I see. Thank you for your guidance, sister-in-law!"
Rong Xi quickly offered him high praise.
Damn it, whatever, I don't care about your reasoning, the most important thing is to get rid of this annoying guy.
"Fourth sister-in-law, actually, your sister-in-law didn't come here just to congratulate you!"
"Is there anything else, sister-in-law? Please speak freely!"
Rong Xi understood!
So all that fuss by the Irgen Gioro clan was for some reason.
"Fourth sister-in-law, the autumn hunt is almost here. We'll be going too. Your sister-in-law would like to team up with you!"
"Akikari!"
A set of memories immediately surfaced in Rong Xi's mind.
The Autumn Hunt is an annual event held by the royal family. All members of the royal family and nobles participate, and the ten best performers receive generous rewards.
Rong Xi had also participated in the autumn hunt, but she was only taken along to watch the excitement.
Autumn hunting is not simply hunting; it should actually be called land reclamation.
Every autumn hunt was an opportunity to expand territory.
"Sister-in-law, are you sure you've got the right person?" Rong Xi smiled slightly. "I've only just embarked on the path of cultivation, and I'm only at the Nascent Soul stage. Even if I go to the Autumn Hunting Grounds, I won't be of any help!"
To be honest, Rong Xi was quite envious of her sisters-in-law, each and every one of them a cultivation prodigy. Even the Third Princess Consort was now at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. The Crown Princess, of the Guarjia clan, was already at the Nascent Soul stage!
Although the First Princess Consort is still at the Golden Core stage, her aura is stronger than that of both Granny Rui and Granny Xiang. It's estimated that she will advance to the Nascent Soul stage soon.
Of all the sisters-in-law, she was the least sophisticated!
"Fourth sister-in-law, look at what you're saying! Your sister-in-law isn't confused at all!"
The First Madam chuckled, "It's precisely because I know you, Fourth Sister-in-law, are of low character that I've come to you. Actually, I'm here to take care of you!"
"What?!"
Rong Xi stared at the Irgen Gioro clansmen. This person she disliked so much was actually acting out of kindness? Damn it, did they think she was stupid, or did they think she was stupid?
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