When Qi Jingcheng had just broken off the engagement, he had thought that after he married his principal wife, he would bring Shen Danru to his side and take her as a concubine.
Later, he learned that she was actually General Shen's granddaughter. At that time, he was happy for her, because Ru'er's identity was finally worthy of him.
But now, he has watched helplessly as Shen Danru has been lost, and he sees her fall into another man's arms.
He was unwilling to accept this, and he was determined to have a serious talk with Shen Danru.
He believed that Ru'er must have misunderstood him, which was why she chose Qi Jingyu.
What's so good about that half-dead person?
He couldn't just stand by and watch Ru'er fall into the fire.
The singing and dancing continued, and the atmosphere became lively again, but Qi Jingcheng was distracted.
Consort Li looked at Song Yuqing's distorted expression and whispered something to the female official beside her.
Aunt Fang stepped forward with the wine in her hand.
"Princess Chaoyun, Consort Li has instructed me to pour you wine."
Shen Danru stood up: "Thank you, Consort Li. You've gone to so much trouble, Aunt."
"Princess Chaoyun, you are too kind. This is what I should do."
Shen Danru held the wine glass with both hands, making it convenient for Aunt Fang to pour the wine.
Lady Lipin is Madam Song's cousin, and can be considered an elder who has watched Shen Danru grow up since childhood.
As a capable lady-in-waiting to Consort Li, Aunt Fang was always treated with great respect by Shen Danru.
When she was young, she would visit her aunt every time she went to the palace, and naturally she would also see Aunt Fang.
Aunt Fang's hand holding the wine pot suddenly swayed, and the wine that should have been poured into the wine cup spilled all over Shen Danru.
She hurriedly and frantically picked up a handkerchief to wipe Shen Danru's face.
“Princess Chaoyun, it is my fault for soiling your dress. Why don’t you come with me to change into a clean dress?”
Shen Danru looked up and saw that she looked guilty.
Seeing everyone staring at them, Shen Danru would seem rather heartless if she were to reprimand her at this moment.
"It's alright, I prepared a dress in the carriage beforehand. I'll have someone fetch it for me later so I can change."
“Princess Chaoyun, please come with me to change. If Consort Li finds out, she will definitely not forgive me. Consort Li has always doted on Princess Chaoyun the most.”
Seeing Aunt Fang's panicked expression, Shen Danru had no choice but to reluctantly agree, "Alright then."
Shen Yulan looked at her with a worried expression.
She is currently physically disabled, and all she can do is sit quietly in her seat so as not to cause trouble for her younger sister.
Qingtan suggested, "Miss, I'll go with you."
"Qingtan, you stay here and take good care of my older sister. Aunt Fang will take me there; you don't need to come with me."
Shen Danru thought to himself, “If someone is being overly solicitous for no reason, they must be either a scoundrel or a thief.”
It was already illogical that Aunt Fang would come over to toast her, let alone that such a capable aunt in charge would spill wine on her.
She also wanted to know what Aunt Fang was up to.
Aunt Fang said, "Don't worry, I will take care of getting Princess Chaoyun back safely."
Qingtan had no choice but to stay.
Aunt Fang led Shen Danru out of the Star-Picking Tower and headed east.
Sensing that they were going the wrong way, Shen Danru asked, "Aunt Fang, have we taken the wrong path?"
Seeing that Shen Danru had stopped, Aunt Fang smiled and explained, "Before the banquet began, Consort Li asked me to prepare dresses in case of emergency. I accidentally soiled Princess Chaoyun's clothes just now, and since your figure is similar to Consort Li's, these preparations came in handy."
Shen Danru glanced at Aunt Fang, wondering if she was overthinking things.
Shen Danru lowered her guard and followed Aunt Fang forward until they reached a small wooden house, where Aunt Fang stopped.
“Princess Chaoyun, this is usually a place for the concubines to rest when they are tired from walking in the back garden. You can change here.”
Shen Danru knew about the cabin here, but had never been inside.
Once, the Empress twisted her ankle in the back garden and wanted to find a place to rest before going back, but unfortunately, there was only a pavilion there.
So, the Empress later ordered that several small wooden houses be built here so that the concubines could rest.
"Princess Chaoyun, please come in. This servant will be waiting for you outside."
Shen Danru glanced at Aunt Fang and saw that she was respectful and smiling, showing no sign of guilt.
Shen Danru thought to herself that perhaps she was overthinking things.
"Thank you for your trouble, Auntie."
"What are you doing here sneaking around like this?"
Just as Shen Danru was about to step inside, she heard Song Yuqing's sarcastic and mocking voice.
"What we do here is none of Miss Song's business."
Song Yuqing glanced sideways at the small wooden house and said disdainfully, "There must be someone hiding here. I'm going in to take a look."
Shen Danru looked at her with a half-smile, seemingly provoking Song Yuqing: "If you're so capable, go in and see for yourself."
She was about to enter the wooden house when Aunt Fang stopped her.
"Miss, you can't go in."
"Aunt Fang, why can't I go in? This wooden house was bestowed upon my aunt, Consort Li, by Her Majesty the Empress. If Chen Danru can go in, why can't I?"
"Miss, this is what Consort Li instructed."
"What if I insist on going in to take a look?"
As Song Yuqing spoke, she tried to rush inside.
There must be something fishy going on here. As long as she gets in and catches the adulterer, Shen Danru will not be able to become the Sixth Prince's principal wife.
The thought of the Sixth Prince, a man as beautiful as a fairy, being defiled by that vile woman, Shen Danru, filled her with rage.
Aunt Fang knew she couldn't stop her, so she had no choice but to step aside and go inside with her.
As soon as Song Yuqing entered, she saw a gorgeous dress on a small couch in the room.
The pale yellow dress is embroidered with white cranes, each feather so lifelike that they seem ready to take flight at any moment.
The fabric of the clothes is soft and feels great; you can tell at a glance that it is a high-quality material.
Although Song Yuqing had only recently returned to the Marquis's residence, she had heard of this fabric; it was Yunling brocade, known as "an inch of brocade is worth an inch of gold."
Song Yuqing harbored resentment in her heart.
It turns out they were secretly changing clothes here.
Consort Li outwardly claimed to love her, but in private she was still kinder to Shen Danru.
Such fine Yunling brocade clothes were given directly to Shen Danru.
This was a gift from the Emperor; even Consort Li only received half a bolt.
"Is this a new dress made by Aunt Li Pin? It's so beautiful."
As Song Yuqing spoke, she couldn't help but pick up the gorgeous dress and examine it closely.
When Aunt Song saw this, she was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat.
"My little princess, this dress was specially prepared by Consort Li for Princess Chaoyun. Let me take you to choose some other dresses."
As she spoke, she winked at Song Yuqing, signaling her not to touch the dress.
But Song Yuqing was blinded by jealousy and couldn't see Aunt Fang's hints.
Having no other choice, Aunt Fang had to step forward and stop Song Yuqing from touching the dress.
"Miss, you can't touch it."
*Smack!*
Aunt Fang was stunned.
"You...you dare to hit me?"
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