At this point, the two juniors had no right to speak. However, they both knew what the Imperial Concubine was referring to. They exchanged a glance and decided to hand the matter over to Princess Ping to handle, lest they handle it improperly.
"I wonder which interesting story the Imperial Concubine is referring to? Has Your Majesty heard about it? I haven't heard anything about it, but if the Imperial Concubine knows, you might as well tell me."
—I knew nothing about the affairs of Prince Ping's residence. How could you, a concubine residing in the palace, know about them?
The Imperial Concubine understood the implied meaning in Princess Ping's words, but she simply smiled and didn't take it seriously.
The Empress Dowager was also intrigued by the Consort's words and became somewhat curious.
"Yes, what is the Imperial Concubine referring to?"
"Your Majesty, I heard that yesterday in the bridal chamber of Prince Ping's residence, after the heir lifted his veil, he exclaimed in front of everyone. Do you know what he said?"
The Empress Dowager, unaware of the impropriety, looked at the Consort with curiosity, waiting for her to continue. "What did she say? Were you astonished by the bride's beauty?"
Although Ah Shou was already very familiar with the Jiang family girl, it was precisely because of this familiarity that he was even more surprised to see someone different from before.
On her wedding night, the Jiang family girl must have been dressed in her finest attire. The Empress Dowager knew all too well just how beautiful a woman in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe could be.
At this moment, she had no idea what the imperial concubine was talking about. She only thought that the concubine was teasing the newlyweds and had not yet realized the malice in the concubine's words.
Jiang Xuelin heard the Imperial Concubine's laughter and made a mental note of it.
The entire Yongchang Marquis's mansion relies solely on the Imperial Concubine and the Third Prince. None of the next generation of male descendants are any good, except for the Second Miss Fei Qing. She can't do anything about the Imperial Concubine's troubles for the time being, but she can get her revenge on Fei Qing's brothers.
Anyway, those are all spoiled brats; dealing with them will restore peace and quiet to the streets of the capital.
The Imperial Concubine never expected that Jiang Xuelin would still have time to think about such trivial matters at a time like this. She glanced at her and then started chatting and laughing with the Empress Dowager.
Princess Ping remained calm, with a perfectly dignified smile, seemingly quite interested in what the Imperial Concubine had said.
The Empress knew that the Consort was looking for trouble, but the others didn't.
He seemed to understand the ins and outs of the matter and was quite thoughtful.
"It's no wonder that he was stunned by the bride's beauty. Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince was completely taken aback and blurted out a sentence."
"You always leave things in suspense, what exactly did you say? Hurry up and tell me, or I'll make Ah Shou tell you himself."
The Imperial Concubine's smile remained unchanged, but she didn't continue to pique everyone's curiosity. "He said, 'How come it's you? Didn't you run away from your wedding?' Listen to this, who says such things to their bride on their wedding night? It immediately silenced the guests, and everyone else dared not make a fuss. It's a good thing that Ashou escaped a disaster."
"If my Hui'er had reacted as quickly as the young master on the day of his marriage, he certainly wouldn't have been tormented by his brothers and forced to drink."
The implication seems to be that Fu Hanlai said this specifically to intimidate the guests and prevent them from staying to make a scene in the bridal chamber, so that he could escape unscathed.
That being said, it is indeed an interesting story.
However, the Imperial Concubine made no mention of it, but Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai said the same thing in unison.
Jiang Xuelin also looked at Fu Hanlai in shock and said, "How come it's you? Didn't you run away from your wedding?"
Even someone as simple-minded as the Empress Dowager could tell that something was amiss with those words.
What is meant by a "clever" method devised specifically to prevent guests from making a ruckus during the wedding night?
Is this a clever approach?
Interesting stories?
The Empress Dowager frowned and looked at her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, who were standing properly after paying their respects.
"What's so slow about it? There's still over a month until the Third Prince's wedding to the daughter of the Marquis of Yongchang. Your Highness, there's no need to rush. This opportunity is right in front of you. When the time comes, just let the Third Prince say it. It will surely frighten the other brothers." Princess Ping's smile remained unchanged as she replied in a joking tone.
Envious? No problem, there's still a month left, and you'll have your chance soon. You can have your son learn from him!
The Empress, who was about to speak, was speechless.
Princess Ping's fighting prowess is as strong as ever; there's no need for her to even step in and offer an olive branch.
It should have been expected. The fact that Princess Ping was able to handle that unruly Prince Ping so well shows that she is indeed capable.
The imperial concubine's smile froze.
For her, the most important thing was her son, Fu Yunhui. She had high hopes for him, and at this moment, Princess Ping directly dragged him into the mess.
Moreover, the other one was her niece from her own family, so how could she not be angry? But since things had already started, it was hard to stop them, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.
“I don’t mind, but the Emperor might get angry. You know, the Emperor’s temperament is different from that of the Prince. He is very strict with his sons, unlike Prince Ping who dotes on his heir.”
Others: "..."
Isn't this just puncturing the princess's lungs?!
Why does Prince Ping only have one son, Fu Hanlai? Although Princess Ping has never expressed dissatisfaction about this, she would not be happy to hear gloating voices from others.
It was because the Imperial Concubine was annoyed that the Princess Consort of Ping had dragged Fu Yunhui into the mess that she lost her composure.
If it were anywhere else, people would be quick to ridicule the Prince Ping's family for having only one child, and therefore doting on him like a precious gem. But this is the imperial palace.
Prince Ping injured himself to save Emperor Xuande; otherwise, he would never have only had one child, Fu Hanlai.
The Imperial Concubine originally thought that Princess Ping would be angry after she said these words, but she was wrong.
Princess Ping showed no reaction whatsoever.
They even seemed relieved.
Of course, I breathed a sigh of relief.
What followed was no longer a matter for her Prince Ping's mansion; at least, there were others who cared more about it than she did.
That is the Empress Dowager, who is the mother, and the Empress, who is the sister-in-law.
The fact that the youngest son had few children because he was trying to save the eldest son had been a constant worry for the Empress Dowager. The Consort even used this to provoke the Princess Consort of Ping.
The Empress, being on Emperor Xuande's side and in charge of the entire harem, naturally had this matter under her jurisdiction.
Does this upset Princess Ping?
Of course not.
This touched the Empress Dowager's heart.
"Your Majesty, the rules of the inner palace need to be properly managed."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I know I was wrong."
Jiang Xuelin, who should have been a party to the incident, witnessed everything. Now, the matter is no longer relevant to her, and the conflict has shifted.
It was just a matter of Princess Ping's words that immediately diverted the Imperial Concubine's attention, ultimately causing her to lose her composure.
Seeing all this unfold, Jiang Xuelin exclaimed inwardly, "Wow!"
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