Jinye also found it strange.
Why did she feel that the Kia princess was somewhat afraid of Chen Siyuan?
Could it be because of the First Rank Lady?
No, it won't happen.
Could it be...? Thinking back to what happened in Nancheng, she felt a chill of fear.
At that time, Chen Siyuan was just an ordinary woman from the countryside who was not considered respectable.
She is now the young mistress of the General's Mansion, and also a first-rank imperial consort.
Thinking about this, she couldn't help but feel a little scared. Was she going to have to settle scores with them?
They knew that since the incident at the palace, when they weren't serving Princess Qiya, the old emperor's attitude towards her had changed.
They stood respectfully to the side, awaiting Princess Qiya's orders.
“Princess, I’m not very brave.” Chen Siyuan’s voice was cool and composed, which made Princess Qiya seem slightly different.
"The First-Rank Lady is quite bold, daring to speak to Her Highness the Princess like that," said Granny Hu as she approached from the side.
When Chen Siyuan saw Granny Hu, she managed to control herself and prevent her hand from scratching the woman's face.
"Hmph, people in the palace are different. Even a servant dares to interrupt when his master is speaking. If this were in the general's mansion, he would have been dragged out and beaten to death long ago. He wouldn't have the chance to stand here." Chen Siyuan was not one to be trifled with. Even though he knew it was irrational to do so, he didn't want to let this opportunity slip by.
Why endure it when your enemy is right in front of you?
They are the ones bullying people, giving themselves a perfect excuse. It would be foolish to miss such an opportunity.
"You...you..." Granny Hu had always been able to act with impunity in the palace, but she never expected to encounter someone so fearless.
Looking at Chen Siyuan in front of her, Granny Hu still clearly remembered what happened in Nancheng, but she was not afraid.
The woman Tao Yifan rejected ended up as the young mistress of a general's mansion in the capital. This change in status is utterly ridiculous.
Even if she is now a first-rank lady, so what? As long as her past with Tao Yifan is revealed, I believe there will be people who want to kill this woman even more than she does.
“You’re getting old and useless, so you should leave as soon as possible to avoid disgracing the princess.” Chen Siyuan said, looking at Princess Qiya, who hadn’t spoken yet.
She's acting strangely today.
The last few times I saw Princess Qiya being very arrogant, why is her expression a little off this time?
Is this what Qiao Yuchen was talking about?
Feeling something was amiss, she glanced at Princess Qiya, then looked at Qiao Zhen beside her, "Little sister, why are they bullying you?"
"Sister-in-law, I..." Qiao Zhen was very excited, and she held Chen Siyuan's hand tightly. She knew her identity and did not want to make a big fuss. "I'm fine."
"Look at you, looking so pitiful, and you still say you're fine." Chen Siyuan said, wiping Qiao Zhen's face with a handkerchief. "Who hit you?"
“No…no…” Qiao Zhen shook her head.
Seeing Qiao Zhen's timid nature, Chen Siyuan realized that perhaps she had misunderstood her.
Thinking about this, she no longer had any expectations of this person.
Chen Siyuan looked at Princess Qiya and said, "Your people are bullying my younger sister, Princess. What do you think we should do about this?" She wasn't afraid of making a big fuss, but Princess Qiya, whose status was now awkward, was probably even more wary.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have cornered Qiao Zhen to deal with her this time.
Princess Qiya looked at Chen Siyuan, but didn't speak. Instead, she raised her hand and slapped Jin Ye, who was standing next to her. "Is the First-Rank Lady satisfied?"
Chen Siyuan was also stunned by Princess Qiya's actions. Good heavens, as expected of Princess Qiya, she can even turn her back on her own people.
This further confirmed Chen Siyuan's thoughts. She released Qiao Zhen, stepped forward, and approached Princess Qi Ya. "Princess, you don't think I'll forget what happened in Nancheng just because of this, do you?"
"What do you mean?"
"I almost died at your hands in Nancheng. Do you think I'll forget about that?" Chen Siyuan said, returning to her previous position with a cold laugh. "I will remember this for the rest of my life." After saying this, she ignored Princess Qiya's dramatic performance and pulled Qiao Zhen away.
As they walked, he deliberately said, "Qiao Zhen, are you an idiot? You let others bully you like this, and you don't even know how to fight back."
"Sister-in-law, thank you." If Chen Siyuan hadn't appeared, she didn't know if she would have been able to leave this place unharmed.
"Stop saying those useless things." Chen Siyuan clearly disliked it, but her genuine concern was still evident.
Unlike those hypocritical people who are two-faced, they are not like that.
"Let me tell you, I've helped you out today. Remember, I like Su Ji's pastries, so send me some when you get back."
"Yes, sister-in-law."
Chen Siyuan and Qiao Zhenju walked away like that.
Princess Qiya stood there for a long time.
Jin Ye, who had been beaten, dared not utter a sound. The princess's temper had changed drastically recently, and even after serving her for many years, she dared not speak up easily.
Jinzhi glanced at the princess but didn't dare to speak, worried that Princess Qiya would treat her that way.
Unlike the others, Granny Hu looked at Princess Qiya and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to worry. She wouldn't dare to tell anyone."
Princess Qiya gave her a look, and Granny Hu spoke again.
"Few people in the capital know about Chen Siyuan and Young Master Tao's affair, but everyone in the southern part of the city knows about it."
......
Once Chen Siyuan had walked a distance and was sure the gaze behind her had disappeared, she stood to the side, panting heavily.
For some reason, Princess Qiya is now unfathomable, which makes her feel afraid.
The original Princess Qiya was arrogant and ruthless in her actions, but she was also very direct. Today, she seemed calm on the surface, but I felt that there was more to her than met the eye.
It seems that a huge conspiracy lies behind the calm.
"Sister-in-law—" Qiao Zhen noticed Chen Siyuan's inconsistent demeanor and belatedly spoke up, "Are you scared too?"
Chen Siyuan glanced at her. "Aren't you scared?"
Qiao Zhen was amused by this expression.
She never expected Chen Siyuan to have this side to her.
They even dared to threaten the princess just now. I thought they were fearless, but it turns out they were just putting on a brave face.
"Alright, stop laughing at me. I'm at least a little bit better than you. Unlike you, when someone bullies me, I at least know how to fight back."
"I...I don't want to cause trouble for my mother."
“You’re wrong. You’re the one who’s making your mother lose face.”
Why?
"They're used to being bullied, so they think you're easy to bully. Besides, don't forget your identity. You're the daughter of a general. The general's family holds military power. Even the emperor has to give our father some face. Who gave this illegitimate princess the audacity? Could it be the old emperor?"
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