Chapter 253 How Did Your Father Die?
Butterfly Consort has a wound in her heart that no one can heal.
That was the death of his own father.
She wasn't so unruly and domineering when she was young; she was a well-bred young lady.
When I was twelve, my father suddenly died after going out for a while.
She knew nothing, only that her family was in an uproar that year, everyone panicked, and then someone told her that her father was gone.
She didn't understand why her father could just disappear.
The day before my father left, he was discussing with my mother what gift to prepare for my birthday.
How could this be...?
As for my mother, after learning of my father's passing, she fell ill and never recovered, passing away less than three months later.
Within three months, Diefei lost both her father and mother.
She was too young to know what had happened.
All she knew was that her father's death had only caused chaos at home for a day before she hastily buried him.
When she got a little older, she learned some things from other people.
What do you mean, the father died from a fall while drunk in the Pingnan Army camp?
Also, my father was actually beaten to death in the south after fighting with someone over a woman in a brothel...
Some even say that the father was actually lustful and ruined his health, neglecting his military duties and getting killed...
None of the Butterfly Consorts wanted to believe it.
In her eyes, her father was the best father, the one who always brought her and her mother gifts whenever he went out...
She was also the one who, during the Lantern Festival, would carry her younger self on her shoulders so she could see the most beautiful lanterns...
Her father loved her dearly and never scolded her. Even when her mother reprimanded her for not doing her homework well, her father would plead for her.
"Butterfly is clever; it must have been an accident. Please don't be angry, Madam."
"Butterfly, why don't you quickly apologize to your mother? Once you apologize, this matter will be over..."
Furthermore, it's even less likely that Father would delay military affairs...
My grandfather had three sons, but he loved my father the most. He said to others more than once that my father was the one who resembled him the most...
Therefore, Butterfly Consort doesn't believe anything others say.
But it is a fact that my father is gone, and it is also true that the imperial family did not bestow any favors upon him.
With her parents gone, Consort Die's situation in the mansion began to change slowly.
Whether they are servants or maids, it seems that they value Zheng Mengli, who is from the main branch of the family, more.
As for her... even though she's the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family, what use is she...?
It was around that time that Consort Die began to become increasingly arrogant and domineering.
She knew how to fight for herself and how to use her grandmother's sympathy to gain more.
Gradually, word spread that the second young lady of the Duke of Anguo's mansion was incredibly arrogant and domineering...
"What...do you know?" Consort Die stared intently at Consort Zheng.
Consort Die's reaction made Consort Zheng laugh.
Looks like I've found the softest spot in this little bitch's heart after all...
"What do I know? I know everything."
Didn't you say you were favored? Favored by whom? By His Majesty or the Duke of Anguo's mansion?
Or perhaps it's the parents you lost..."
Before Consort Zheng could finish speaking, Consort Die rushed forward and grabbed Consort Zheng's shoulders forcefully.
"What exactly do you know?"
Consort Zheng slapped Consort Die across the face again.
"You little wretch, if you're going to ask for a favor, you should act like one. Kneel obediently before me, and I might tell you what's going on."
Kneel down!
Consort Die released her hands, looked at Consort Zheng, and then slowly knelt down, lifting her skirt.
Consort Zheng smiled.
She continued to lie back on the recliner, rocking back and forth comfortably, and then simply looked at Diefei.
"You mean His Majesty dotes on you?"
In fact, there are only two people in the harem whom our Emperor can look at differently.
One is Empress Xu, who is meticulous in everything she does.
Another one is the deceased Consort Xian, who was the birth mother of the Seventh Prince.
As for the others... they were all just there to fill positions in the palace.
If His Majesty favors you, why would he agree to let that old woman raise the Eighth Prince?
Let me tell you, not to mention the Empress and Consort Xian, even the Prince of Qin grew up in my presence.
Your eighth prince has been raised by that old woman. Will he still be close to you in the future?
"You little slut, you only laid an egg for that old woman and the Zheng family..." Consort Zheng continued to mock Consort Die.
Consort Die remained silent, clenching her teeth, and simply stared at Consort Zheng.
"Also, does His Majesty favor you? If His Majesty favors you, why doesn't he make the Duchess of Dingguo perform the full kneeling ceremony for you?"
Because he thinks you're not worthy, and the Zheng family isn't worthy.
His heart belonged only to that virtuous concubine.
How much did he dote on Consort Xian? He couldn't even tolerate Consort Xian's own sister bowing to him.
Look at the Eighth Prince's 100-day celebration, which noblewoman respected you?
"You little wretch, the favor you see is nothing but a joke to others," Consort Zheng said gleefully.
In the past few months, how much power has this little bitch wielded by taking advantage of me?
Now I'm going to get it back all at once...
Consort Die remained silent, simply gazing at Consort Zheng.
She was aware of everything the Tian family had done, but she had come to terms with it and didn't care.
The crucial point now is that she is still the mother of the Eighth Prince, and the next person the Zheng family will support.
"However, I do feel sorry for you."
It must have been tough growing up in the Zheng family's cannibalistic environment, having lost both parents at such a young age.
Why can't you understand why you want to go to the palace!
The palace is a place that can devour people even more than the Zheng family. Why did you have to come to the palace of all places?
Tell me, are you looking for death?
Didn't you just say that as long as the emperor spoils you and that old woman dotes on you, that's enough?
You can remain the Eighth Prince's mother.
Why don't you think about it properly?
Why would Your Majesty take the daughter of a rebel leader whom you personally ordered to be executed?
And you, foolishly, jump into any pit you see.
Not only did she climb into her father's killer's bed, but she also had a child with him.
"Tsk tsk tsk! Zheng Mengdie, Zheng Mengdie! Are you stupid or what?!" Consort Zheng grabbed Consort Die and pulled her over.
Then he whispered in her ear.
Diefei felt her body completely stiffen, and a rush of blood to her head.
My head was buzzing, and my vision almost went completely black...
She bit her tongue hard until she tasted a trace of blood before looking at Consort Zheng.
"What did you say?"
"What did I say? I said you slept with your father's killer and even had a child with him."
Wasn't your father good to you?
"How could you do such an unfilial thing..." Consort Zheng continued.
Butterfly Princess...
"You... you're lying!"
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