Hearing Consort Lin's words, Yuan Yao could only applaud her.
Consort Lin was truly a role model for women!
A person who seems indifferent and aloof on ordinary days actually sees more than anyone else through their eyes.
More importantly, she is intelligent and wise, and also incredibly domineering!
Who wouldn't want a mother like that!
Yuan Yao was extremely envious.
At the same time, Bai Wantao completely lost hope.
She was wrapped in a large cloak, huddled up, and spoke with difficulty: "It was this humble woman who did not understand hierarchy and disrespectfully defied her superior..."
I couldn't stand Princess Huaiyao's haughty attitude, so I wanted to deflate her arrogance...
It was my mistake that I used the wrong method and offended Your Highness's dignity...
"It was also my fault... that I slipped and accidentally fell into the lotus pond."
After saying that, Bai Wantao was trembling all over.
She could already foresee that her life was probably over.
After Bai Wantao finished speaking, Consort Lin looked at all the young ladies present and asked, "Did you all hear what Miss Bai said?"
The delicate young ladies all shrank back and said, "We heard you clearly..."
Consort Lin then looked at Gu Yucha, who was wearing a white dress and had her hair styled in a petal-shaped haircut.
Then, her gaze fell on Yuan Yao's head.
No matter how you look at it, Yuan Yao is more well-behaved and adorable.
Even their hairstyles were only pleasing to the eye when styled by Yuan Yao.
Gu Yucha lowered her head slightly, her expression respectful.
Consort Lin glanced at her again before speaking coldly: "The mourning period for the Empress Dowager has passed. When you return to Rongcheng, please give my regards to your grandmother."
The Imperial Concubine is kicking people out!
Gu Yucha looked slightly flustered and glanced blankly at Consort Lin.
Consort Lin looked at her, a smile suddenly appearing on her lips, but the smile did not reach her eyes: "The county princess is almost of marriageable age, isn't she?"
Coming of age to womanhood means that she's almost ready to get married...
The Rongguo Duke's Mansion meant that now that the Empress Dowager had fallen and the family was in decline, they had to find a new protector.
The Crown Prince is an excellent candidate.
Looking at the entire clan, the only one whose age is not much different from the Crown Prince and whose status is barely comparable to the Crown Prince is Gu Yucha.
If I can't be the Crown Princess, being the Crown Prince's concubine isn't bad either...
It wasn't until Consort Lin asked her to leave that Gu Yucha realized she might have made a mistake.
She shouldn't have stood up for Bai Wantao in the first place...
Consort Lin, as Huaiyao's mother, stepped in and resolved the matter; the rest was up to the Empress.
The Empress spoke gently yet distantly: "Madam Bai, Miss Bai has committed an act of insubordination. It would be best to take her back and discipline her properly."
"From now on, there's no need to bring them into the palace, lest they offend the princes and princesses again."
It doesn't need to be brought into the palace, but it can never be brought into the palace again.
Bai Wantao will never be able to marry a prince in this lifetime, not even a member of the royal family!
For the Marquis of Changdu's family, this daughter had already become a useless pawn...
Bai Wantao is the only legitimate granddaughter of the Marquis of Changdu!
Madam Bai's body went limp.
Not only Bai Wantao, but even she, I'm afraid she can forget about having a good life again!
Offending the Crown Prince's birth mother is essentially offending the Crown Prince, and consequently the Emperor. How could the Marquis of Changdu's household possibly have a good life?
"Smack!"
Madam Bai raised her hand and slapped Bai Wantao hard across the face.
Bai Wantao covered her face, she was so badly beaten that she was practically in a daze.
A trickle of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.
"Smack!"
Madam Bai raised her hand and slapped him again.
Bai Wantao swayed, finally unable to bear it any longer, and cried out, "Mother! Why did you hit me..."
Upon seeing this, the Empress remained calm and said, "It's best for the lady to educate her daughter at home."
"We mustn't disturb the children here with this scene."
Lady Bai's face was pale, her expression panicked, and her fingers were still trembling: "This humble woman was confused by anger, please forgive me, Your Majesty the Empress and the Imperial Concubine..."
"Your Majesty... I will take this rebellious daughter away."
After saying this, Madam Bai got up from the ground and ordered one of her maids to grab Bai Wantao and drag her away.
Bai Wantao was crying as she was dragged a long way away.
On the ground, a pool of mud remained, and within the mud, faint traces of blood could be seen...
The Empress beckoned and summoned a young eunuch: "Clean this place up."
The young eunuch obeyed and went to fetch the broom and bucket.
Huaiyao finally couldn't hold back and threw herself into Consort Lin's arms: "Mother..."
She had held back her tears for so long before they finally broke down.
Consort Lin gently placed her hand on Huaiyao's shoulder, but her voice remained indifferent: "What did I say to you?"
In my heart, you are my own child! Why should you care what others say?
If someone provokes you, wouldn't you whip their mouth until it's rotten?
Everything is for you, Your Majesty the Empress and I will support you, so what are you being cowardly about?
How could the daughter of a mere official bully you like this?
"I find your frail appearance utterly repulsive!"
Despite her words of complaint, she gently patted Huaiyao's shoulder to comfort her.
A typical example of someone with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.
Huaiyao rubbed against Consort Lin's arms and cried out, "Mother, you mustn't dislike Huaiyao!"
The word "Mother" made Consort Lin pause slightly.
With the Empress present, this address of "Mother" should not have been uttered...
Consort Lin glanced at the Empress.
The Empress looked at her with a faint smile, saying nothing, and her expression was even slightly moved.
Consort Lin withdrew her gaze and ruffled Huaiyao's hair: "Stop rubbing your nose on me, you've covered my clothes with your snot, it's so dirty."
"No! I want to rub against them!"
Huaiyao cried as she hugged Consort Lin tightly and rubbed against her.
Seeing this, the Empress ordered someone to bring clean water for Huaiyao to wash her face.
After washing her face, Huaiyao's eyes and even her nose were red.
She glanced at the elegantly dressed young ladies still lingering by the lotus pond and said angrily, "What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a princess shed tears?"
"Get out of here! Get out of here right now!"
Immediately, the young ladies who had been gathered in the garden scattered like birds and beasts...
Only Gu Yucha remained, lingering on the scene.
Upon seeing Gu Yucha, Huaiyao was furious: "How old are you this year? How come you're so old, yet you're wearing a child's hairstyle?"
Go back and take your hair down! That outfit makes you look like you're in mourning, it's so unlucky!
Gu Yucha: "..."
Gu Yucha was inexplicably angered by Huaiyao, and her lips and cheeks turned pale.
She glanced at Yuan Yao with a gentle smile.
Princess Yuan Yao has the same hairstyle as her!
Even their clothes are almost identical!
On what grounds?
Why is Huaiyao only criticizing her?
At this moment, Huaiyao wiped her face, frowned, and looked at Yuan Yao: "Yuan Xiaoyao, this princess wants to pet the tiger cubs!"
His tone was incredibly domineering.
What a little tyrant!
If she had shown this kind of assertiveness towards Bai Wantao just now, would she have been bullied by Bai Wantao?
Yuan Yao chuckled: "Alright, Yao'er will take Sister Huaiyao to pet the tiger cubs."
Huaiyao said angrily, "Your legs are too short, you're so slow! I'll carry you!"
The princess is always right.
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "Okay."
Huaiyao then said to the Empress and Consort Lin, "Mother, Consort, I'm going to play now."
The Empress smiled gently and said, "Go ahead, but don't stay out too late."
Consort Lin looked at her coldly: "Go back to Beichen Palace as soon as possible and practice your calligraphy."
Practicing calligraphy?
I'm outta here.
Huaiyao picked up Yuanyao and said to Huairou, "Royal sister, let's go."
Huairou bowed to the Empress and Consort Lin and said softly, "Huaiyao, walk slowly, don't fall and hurt Yao'er."
Huaiyao said, "She's so fleshy, she won't feel any pain if she falls."
Yuan Yao: "???"
How come she's not in pain anymore?!
Just then, a very faint sigh came from behind the lotus leaves not far away.
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