Chapter 392 Hypocrisy
Who doesn't want the power of housekeeper? The Crown Princess said this as if she was forcing her to be the housekeeper, but that is really the fact. If the princess hadn't fallen ill and the prince hadn't been afraid that she would be too tired, he would have let the Crown Princess take charge of the household affairs. She didn't have to work that hard, it was Mother Zhou and Mother Yun who worried about her.
If she really doesn't want to be the housekeeper, she can just give up the power and someone else will take over.
The second wife said directly, "If the Crown Prince's wife doesn't want to manage the household, the concubine can still help you."
"How can that be possible? The title of concubine's housekeeper is not legitimate," Chen Tang said confidently.
The second wife's chest heaved.
Chen Tang said, “If the old lady has nothing else to do, I will go back first.”
Rather than asking her to persuade the princess to let Xie Yan be her husband, she would rather let Xie Guimo persuade the prince to make Concubine Jiang his co-wife. Her attitude was firm and there was no room for negotiation.
The old lady was unmoved and had a gloomy face, but she had no way to deal with Chen Tang. If Chen Tang covered his hands and cried out in pain, it would put the old lady in the spotlight.
After Chen Tang left, the second wife looked at the old lady, "I think the princess is determined not to give the eldest daughter a legitimate status this time..."
The old lady picked up the teacup and said, "We can't persuade her anymore. It depends on whether Concubine Ye has the ability to convince the princess."
Not only did the prince refuse to give Xie Yan the status of a legitimate daughter in front of the old lady and Concubine Jiang, he also said so in front of the emperor. If Xie Yan's status was not high enough for the Prince of Qi to be his principal wife, then she should be a concubine.
Concubine Ye was very unhappy, "You won't even give me the status of a legitimate daughter?"
The prince said, "The princess does not want to have more daughters. If Yan'er must be given a legitimate daughter, I can only promote Concubine Jiang to a co-wife, but I do not want to do that."
After the prince answered, he took his leave.
The next day, Chen Tang went to visit the princess. As she watched the princess take medicine, a maid came in and said, "Princess, Concubine Ye is here to visit you."
Concubine Ye’s visit to the princess was fake, and her real purpose was to cause trouble for the princess.
But Concubine Ye condescended to come to Prince Jingyang's Mansion, so even if the princess was unwilling, she had to see her.
The princess had rested for two days, and although she had gotten much better, she was still very weak, so she did not go out to greet Concubine Ye. Chen Tang was pregnant, so she was not willing to go to the gate to greet her, so she just waited outside the Peony Courtyard.
Concubine Ye hadn't seen Shen Tang for several months. Her eyes fell on Shen Tang's bulging belly. Without saying a word, she went straight into the courtyard to see the princess.
Gingko supported Chen Tang and followed behind, while Qiu Tong protected them to prevent anyone from bumping into Chen Tang.
The princess leaned on the big pillow. Concubine Ye sat down beside the bed and held the princess' hand intimately. Her eyes were red. "I should have come to see you earlier. I didn't expect someone would poison you. Fortunately, the poison has been cured."
Chen Tang had never suffered from morning sickness, but when he heard Concubine Ye's words, he felt like vomiting.
I'm afraid no one knows the truth about the poison better than Concubine Ye.
The princess groaned in pain and pulled her hand back. Only then did Concubine Ye realize that the princess' wrist was wrapped in gauze.
The princess said, "Your Highness is in the palace, and it's not easy for her to leave. I know what you mean, so you don't have to come to see me in person."
Concubine Ye said, "I know you are still angry with me, but I didn't expect that the eldest lady and the King of Qi would be plotted against. Concubine Jiang and I have to marry our children. I really don't want to, so I insisted on asking Miss Xie to marry as a legitimate daughter and stop associating with Concubine Jiang..."
It was clearly forcing the princess, but in the mouth of Concubine Ye, it was to distance herself from Concubine Jiang and was for the good of the princess.
Calculating others and treating them as fools.
The princess said calmly, "Your Highness is thinking about me, so I will naturally think about you and the King of Qi. I can't convince the prince to help the King of Qi win the throne, but Concubine Jiang may have the ability to do so. I can take this opportunity to let the prince raise Concubine Jiang to be his equal wife."
Concubine Ye said, "This is too unfair to you."
The princess said, "It is most important to be able to help the King of Qi."
Shen Tang wanted to laugh.
Concubine Ye was hypocritical, and the princess also pretended to be nice to her.
Concubine Ye said, "In the heart of Prince Jingyang, you are still the most important. He would rather wrong the eldest girl to be a concubine than wrong you. He really promoted Concubine Jiang to be his equal wife."
The princess said, "If Concubine Jiang can't convince the prince to give her the position of co-wife even with my consent and Mo'er's no objection, I don't think she can help the prince of Qi in any way."
Concubine Ye’s face froze.
Although this may not be pleasant to hear, it is the truth.
The princess took the initiative to give Concubine Jiang the position of co-wife, but the prince refused. The princess could not convince the prince to help her and the prince of Qi fight for the throne, so she could still count on Concubine Jiang.
But she had already made this move, so she had no choice but to move on.
Concubine Ye said, "As the daughter of Prince Jingyang, you can't just be a concubine. Can't you just take care of me and make the eldest girl your own daughter?"
The princess said, "I have only given birth to one son, Mo'er, in my life. Apart from Tang'er, I don't want anyone else to call me mother. Please don't embarrass me, Your Majesty."
"No matter what status the eldest girl gets married with, it cannot change the fact that she is the daughter of Concubine Jiang."
"As long as it's not registered under my name, I don't care what method the prince uses to give the eldest girl a legitimate identity. If you can't convince the prince, please don't try to convince me."
The princess spoke in a weak but firm voice.
Concubine Ye showed concern on her face, but her eyes were cold.
She made a special trip from the palace to Prince Jingyang's Mansion, but the princess was unmoved. She could not help Prince Qi win the throne, and she also refused to agree to register Xie Yan as her daughter even though it was just a matter of words. Concubine Ye was very unhappy.
However, Concubine Ye came under the guise of visiting the princess, and the princess clearly refused, so Concubine Ye didn't say anything else. After staying for a quarter of an hour, the princess was tired, so Concubine Ye left.
She came in a hurry, and the old lady and Concubine Jiang didn't greet her. She must be seen off when she leaves. Concubine Ye was not polite either, "If the eldest daughter of the mansion can't get the status of a legitimate daughter, she can enter the Qi Wang Mansion as a concubine."
After saying this, Concubine Ye returned to the palace in the carriage.
Then there was another round of persuading the princess to take Xie Yan as her husband, and persuading the prince to make Concubine Jiang his co-wife.
The princess sent people to guard the gate of the courtyard and refused to see anyone. Concubine Jiang went to the study to ask the prince for help, but the prince refused to see her.
That evening, Chen Tang and Xie Guimo sat down to eat dinner when Si'er ran in and said, "Master and Consort, the eldest girl has hanged herself!"
Xie Guimo picked up some food for Chen Tang and asked casually, "Is he dead?"
"She was saved..."
"I'll report back next time I succeed."
The corner of Shen Tang's mouth twitched.
This guy has a really poisonous tongue.
However, it was obvious that Xie Yan was not really seeking death. She was just threatening to die in order to secure her status as a legitimate daughter and the position of the Prince of Qi's principal wife. She was using this trick on the prince and princess. If the prince and princess gave in like this, they would be caught.
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