Chapter 343: The Master of the Harem 3
There was a hint of tenacity hidden in Concubine Zhan's faint smile.
She alone has to bear the misfortune of the Zhan family, and she cannot let the younger generation step into the fire pit.
"The prince has arrived—"
The eunuch's voice sounded, and Sang Qi walked into the hall.
"Your son pays his respects to the Empress and to my mother." Sang Qi saluted.
"Get up. It's rare for the prince to come to Kunning Palace. It seems that he is benefiting from Miss Xiang's help." The queen laughed.
Sang Qi walked over to Concubine Yuan with a cold face and sat down next to her.
The concubines secretly held their handkerchiefs and dared not make a sound, but anyone could hear the Queen's mockery.
"You misunderstood what Queen Sister said. Qi'er has been busy with studies at the Loushan Academy. Even when he returns to the palace on leave, the Emperor has to examine him personally. I seldom see him." Every word Concubine Yuan said was sincere, but also boastful.
The Queen's eyes darkened, but she still kept a smile on her lips: "The Emperor values the Crown Prince, otherwise he would not have granted the Crown Prince the marriage of General Xiang's daughter."
Madam Zhan and Concubine Zhan were both displeased when they heard this.
Ye Qianning finally understood what it meant to be cannibalistic in the harem. The Queen and Concubine Yuan had been fighting for many years, and they were considered a pair of evildoers in the harem.
The concubines dared not offend any of them.
Concubine Zhan always liked quietness and seldom interacted with others. She was considered a breath of fresh air in the harem.
Because of the Zhan family's snobbery, ordinary concubines did not dare to provoke them.
Of course, killing the imperial concubine was not a cowardly act, so both the imperial concubine Yuan and the queen did not want to create another enemy, and they were usually kind to her.
Princess Helian and Princess Changyang knew the truth clearly, but it was a pity that the child became a tool for their fighting and ridicule.
Concubine Yuan was upset. The country girl had just arrived in Kyoto and had become the future Crown Princess. If this news reached the ears of the world, Qi'er would definitely be ridiculed in the future.
She did not agree with the emperor's plan. If she told others that the Zhan family did not fight for the prince and princess, no one would believe it.
Xiang Minghou has been fighting for many years, and it is not certain whether he can live to see that day.
Qian Jia is the most thoughtful person. Would he be willing to be manipulated for a doll?
The merchants in Gujia District are not worth mentioning.
For her, this marriage would only bring ridicule and stain to the prince.
"Hmph, you fat bastard." Sang Qi glared at her.
"Your Highness, Qianning is still young, it's healthier for her to be a little fatter." Madam Zhan said unhappily.
"Healthy? She's six years old, but has the body of a four-year-old. Madam Zhan, you should find a doctor to see her, lest she has some incurable disease." The more Sang Qi looked at her, the more disgusted he felt.
Especially after the marriage was granted, I felt sick just looking at it.
"We know whether he is sick or not, so there is no need for Your Highness to worry about him." Madam Zhan's voice turned cold.
"Who would care about a sick person?" Sang Qi said with disdain in his nasal voice.
"Your Highness..."
"Madam Zhan, it's okay for children to quarrel with each other. It's not worth getting angry." Concubine Yuan interrupted Madam Zhan with a smile.
Madam Zhan took a deep breath and suppressed her anger. How could such a man be worthy of her granddaughter? The marriage must be cancelled and a way must be found to do so as soon as possible.
"Being sick is better than being mentally retarded." Ye Qianning's voice sounded slowly.
Everyone in the hall was stunned.
Sang Qi's face twisted. "Fatty, what did you say?"
"Your brain isn't working well, and your ears aren't working well either." Ye Qianning turned his head away.
"Fatty, you're looking for death." Sang Qi stood up.
"People without manners are still alive, why should I seek death? If I have to die, I'd rather die without manners."
"How dare you curse this prince."
Ye Qianning said helplessly: "Your Highness, I was talking about uneducated people, not Your Highness. Please don't take it personally."
Sang Qi gritted his teeth in anger.
"Alas, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's brain seems to be really not in good condition. Your Majesty should ask the imperial physician to see him and treat him as soon as possible." Ye Qianning imitated Sang Qi's tone just now, shaking his head and sighing.
As the saying goes, debts in June must be paid off quickly; you can’t just hold on to them.
Concubine Yuan Taohua's eyes darkened a little. She was speechless after hearing what was said. She didn't expect the child to think so quickly.
The queen was still a little upset, but she couldn't help but smile when she heard this. It was not so easy to see Concubine Yuan being humiliated.
The concubine who was killed did not expect that the baby was actually so powerful.
Princess Changyang had been with Ye Qianning for many days and knew that the little girl was very smart. At first, she was worried that the little girl wouldn't be able to cope with it, but now that she saw that she wasn't at all stage fright, her worries seemed unnecessary.
Princess Helian had met Ye Qianning at the banquet, and at that time she felt that she was not as outstanding as the prince said. When they entered the palace together today, she secretly observed her and only thought that the baby was chubby and cute.
Only now did she realize that the little baby was no ordinary person.
"Children speak without restraint, Your Majesty, please don't be angry." Madam Zhan's official tone captured the essence of Concubine Yuan.
"Noble Concubine Yuan is a magnanimous person, so she naturally won't take it to heart." It is appropriate to execute the noble concubine.
"Madam, Concubine Yuan is a very smart person and is known for her kindness. How could she be angry about such a small matter?" The queen was in a good mood.
Concubine Yuan was embarrassed but couldn't get angry: "No one in the palace dares to argue with Qi'er like this. Miss Xiang is the first one. General Xiang really has raised a lively little girl."
Praising the child on the surface, but actually mocking him for his disrespect for others.
"Your Highness, although I haven't been in Loushan for a long time, I also understand the principle of not doing to others what you don't want others to do to you. As the direct disciple of the dean, there is no one older than me in the academy. It is somewhat unreasonable for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to call me a fat pig." Ye Qianning stood up with her hands behind her back.
His face was serious, his tone was earnest, and he was quite arrogant.
It was the first time that Madam Zhan saw the little girl so serious and earnest. Not to mention, she really looked like the dean's personal disciple.
Good saying, do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.
Concubine Zhan was impressed in her heart. No wonder Dean Chen accepted her as his disciple.
The depths of Concubine Yuan's eyes were as deep as whirlpools. It was remarkable that she could understand the cryptic words at such a young age.
"What's the meaning of 'Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you'? Fatty, don't think that just because you are the dean's direct disciple you can always use seniority to make excuses. In terms of status, you are not even worthy to be compared with this prince." Sang Qi yelled.
Ye Qianning didn't say anything, but his eyes and expression were as if he was looking at a fool.
There is no need to say anything, the sarcasm is already evident.
Madam Zhan shook her head slightly.
The Prince Changyang's Mansion and Princess Helian were also surprised when they heard the previous words, but when they reacted, they looked at the little kid with more admiration in their eyes.
Nan Xiang tilted her head, not understanding what was being said, but since Concubine Yuan said that, she felt that Pangtuan was very powerful.
The Queen and all the concubines also looked at Sang Qi. Although some of them did not understand the meaning of that sentence, they could see that the Crown Prince was not as smart as Miss Xiang.
The happiest person was the queen. The more she looked at Ye Qianning, the more she liked him.
Concubine Yuan was very angry. Even though she was defending Sang Qi, her face flushed with embarrassment. "Qi'er, shut up."
"Mother." Sang Qi's face flushed with anger.
(End of this chapter)
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