Weiwei lifted her eyes to Long Yanrou, and with an indifferent expression, Chu Dieyi asked, "What does the Commandery Princess wish for this humble wife to say?"
"You should understand that your background will cause General Shao shame for the rest of his life!" Long Yanrou declared proudly, lifting her chin, "I, as the Commandery Princess, am of noble birth, exceptional beauty, and proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I have been learning to manage household affairs since childhood and am more than capable in the social circles of The Capital’s elite. If you truly have General Shao’s best interests at heart, you should know what to do. After all, only I can assure that General Shao will ascend swiftly through the ranks and enjoy riches and honors!"
The last sentence was spoken in a low voice by Long Yanrou, thinking only Shao Mingyi and Chu Dieyi could hear it. However, many in the crowd heard every word, their eyes sparkling with inscrutable brilliance.
Before Chu Dieyi could speak, Shao Mingyi firmly declared, "I do not seek fame or wealth, I only wish to remain loving and inseparable from Dieyi!" freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
Ignoring the resistant Shao Mingyi, Long Yanrou stared directly at Chu Dieyi, her gaze filled with arrogance and disdain.
With a gentle smile toward Shao Mingyi, sending love straight to his heart, Chu Dieyi then turned to look at Long Yanrou and calmly counterasked, "So what if that’s the case?"
"You..." Long Yanrou was taken aback, unable to believe that this lowborn woman dared to defy her?
"Born of nobility; does that give the Commandery Princess carte blanche to brazenly snatch another’s husband?"
Seeing Long Yanrou’s complexion turn sour, Chu Dieyi’s expression contained a mix of cool disdain and biting sarcasm, as she spoke ruthlessly, "The Commandery Princess prides herself on her beauty, but there are many beautiful women present; how come they do not publicly vie for another’s husband?
As for managing household affairs and socializing, which lady here does not possess such skills? Even if they truly do not, dedicated learning would surely suffice, right?
Regarding music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, those are but skills for personal and others’ amusement. May I inquire of the Commandery Princess, can these skills be eaten as food or worn as clothing? Should a day come when Ah Yi can no longer serve as an official, and there’s no sustenance at hand, would the Commandery Princess be willing to relinquish her noble status and dignity, earning Silver Coins with music, chess, calligraphy, and painting to provide for the family?"
The crowd began murmuring among themselves, some looking on with cold eyes, others delighting in the disaster, all viewing Long Yanrou with disdain and mockery.
The Emperor remained silent, his presence commanding, his eyes unfathomable, leaving others to speculate what he might be thinking.
Hearing the comments of those around her, Long Yanrou’s complexion darkened, and her gaze toward Chu Dieyi was sharp as a poison-tipped blade, flickering with chilling murderous intent.
Confronting the intense killing intent in Long Yanrou’s eyes, Chu Dieyi remained calm, her eyes unfathomably deep.
Yang Mengchen secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
She had been somewhat concerned for Chu Dieyi, but now she felt reassured. Even if Chu Dieyi had spoken harshly, she would do her utmost to protect her.
As a couple for many years, Shao Mingyi knew well that his wife wouldn’t let Princess Yanrou off so easily, but he didn’t stop her. If it came to it, they would face death together.
As if sharing a mutual understanding with Shao Mingyi, even if it meant death, today Chu Dieyi would voice the hearts of those military families.
"During a ceasefire, regardless of bitter cold or scorching heat, rainstorms or blizzards, all soldiers at the frontier still persist in their training every day, their clothing beyond recognition. This consort and the other military spouses would daily wash and mend their garments to ensure they were clean and neat;
During a campaign, not only did this consort and the military spouses assist the army medics in treating the wounded, but when the food supply was inadequate, we also had to find ways to gather provisions to send to the front lines. When our garrison faced a shortage of troops and the enemy happened to attack, this consort and the military spouses, disregarding our own safety, stood with the defending soldiers against the external foe;
Does the Commandery Princess, while enjoying delicacies and dressed in silk and satin, truly understand the hardship and suffering of the frontier soldiers and their spouses? If so, why not fulfill the responsibility and obligation that comes with being a Royal Princess? If not, on what grounds does the Commandery Princess claim that this consort is unworthy of Ah Yi?
All military spouses constantly worry about the safety of their husbands and soldiers. If their husbands fall in battle, they must swallow their sorrow and loneliness, take on the heavy burden of supporting the elders, and raise their children to adulthood. And if their husbands achieve fame and success, they are then confronted with younger, more beautiful women of distinguished birth boldly demanding that they step aside. Where in this world does one find such entitlement?"
Men may fancy having multiple wives and concubines; if you draw near, I suppose it is because you share the same lowly preferences. But if a man doesn’t fancy you and you still cling to him, resorting to bullying by your status, that is nothing but willful degradation!
This consort has spoken all that needs to be said. Now, is the Commandery Princess satisfied?"
In truth, Chu Dieyi was naturally reserved and reticent. Her speech and actions were rarely as aggressive as they were this time. Returning to The Capital should have been a joyful occasion, yet unexpectedly she encountered the shameless Princess Yanrou. Should Ah Yi lose affection, she would willingly leave. But with Ah Yi’s clear rejection and Princess Yanrou’s stubborn delusions, the audacity was simply too much to bear! If she didn’t retaliate fiercely, others would truly mistake her for one who is easily bullied!
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