"Ordinary women would find it difficult to get close to him, and with your appearance as a widow with a child, he wouldn't even give you a second glance."
After the woman in yellow finished speaking, Gu Jingchun suddenly felt a provocative thought and casually said:
"That's not necessarily true. What if His Highness the Crown Prince has a different taste and prefers my flavor?"
She covered her mouth and chuckled as she spoke.
That smile was so captivating that it nearly left everyone present speechless.
"After all, men can be quite despicable."
No matter how noble His Highness the Crown Prince's status is, he's still a man, isn't he?
She added another sentence after she finished speaking.
"Oh, I forgot, you are all unmarried women, so you certainly don't understand these things."
These words completely stunned everyone present.
The woman in yellow, in particular, stood there dumbfounded, not uttering a single word.
In fact, she knew that Gu Jingchun was right, after all, she had heard similar words from her mother more than once.
However, no woman has ever dared to say such things in such a setting.
The person who spoke was still His Highness the Crown Prince.
"You...you have quite the nerve."
After a moment, the woman in yellow finally uttered a sentence slowly.
"How dare you speak ill of His Highness the Crown Prince."
Gu Jingchun waved his hand dismissively.
“I did not speak ill of the Crown Prince; it was you who spoke ill of the Crown Prince.”
The woman in yellow then realized that Gu Jingchun had tricked her, and she immediately became angry.
"Gu Jingchun, you are utterly shameless! A shameless person like you doesn't deserve to attend this banquet. Get out!"
The woman in yellow then shouted sharply.
But Gu Jingchun remained unmoved.
“I was invited to this banquet by the Empress Dowager herself. You are not enough to make me leave.”
The woman in yellow snorted coldly upon hearing this.
"snort!"
"Do you still think you're the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Yong'an's mansion?"
"Look at your current status. You've already been kicked out of the Yong'an Marquis's mansion. With your current status, I'm afraid the Empress Dowager won't even bother to look at you, let alone send you an invitation."
This is simply a dream!
"Someone come here!"
The woman in yellow shouted sharply.
Because they were far enough away, their commotion, though considerable, went unnoticed by others.
Upon hearing the woman in yellow's voice, the palace maid standing nearby immediately came over.
"My esteemed guest, is there anything you require?"
“This is not the daughter of some high-ranking official or nobleman. She is not worthy of attending this banquet at all. Get her out of here.”
Upon hearing this, the palace maid was momentarily at a loss.
Gu Jingchun, however, sat calmly, his gaze occasionally falling on Situ Mingji in the distance, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
At that moment, a sharp voice rang out.
"Let her out?"
Who do you think you are?
As soon as he finished speaking, Princess Rongyang walked in slowly.
Upon seeing this, everyone immediately knelt down and paid their respects.
Princess Rongyang's gaze swept around the room before finally settling on the woman in yellow.
She walked up to her.
“You, lift your head.”
The woman in yellow slowly raised her head.
Princess Rongyang glanced at her.
"Where did you come from?"
"How dare you question the Empress Dowager's decision?"
"How about we let you take over the position of Empress Dowager?"
These words terrified the woman in yellow, who immediately knelt down and begged for mercy.
"Your Highness, spare my life! I am innocent! I would never dare to do such a thing! Even if you gave me eight hundred lives, I would never dare to do such a thing!"
"snort!"
"I find you quite audacious."
Princess Rongyang glanced at Gu Jingchun as she spoke, intending to help him vent his anger, and continued, "You still haven't told me where you came from, and what Miss Gu did to offend you so that you would treat her like this?"
At this point, Princess Rongyang couldn't help but get angry.
Only she can bully Gu Jingchun. Since when can anyone bully even a Tom, Dick, or Harry?
This is an insult to Princess Rongyang!
It was an insult to all the delicious food that Gu Jingchun had made for her; it was simply outrageous!
Gu Jingchun rarely visits the palace, and Princess Rongyang had originally planned to invite him to visit her palace. If this guy ruins it, she will be truly devastated.
The woman in yellow hadn't expected that her attempt to simply kick Gu Jingchun out and curry favor with Situ Mingji would backfire so badly.
She was filled with remorse and hurriedly kowtowed to explain, "Your Highness, I am Wang Lisan, the legitimate daughter of the Imperial Censor Wang family."
Today, upon learning that this woman had actually seduced His Highness the Crown Prince, I was outraged and felt indignant on behalf of Miss Situ Mingji, which led to the brief argument.
After Princess Rongyang entered, the entire hall fell silent as everyone watched the scene unfold.
Even Consort Hui above became somewhat interested and slowly walked forward.
The ladies from noble families who were sitting at the front also stepped forward a few paces.
But as soon as he got closer, he heard these words and looked at Situ Mingji in surprise.
Situ Mingji never expected that this matter would be related to her. He immediately stepped forward, bowed to Consort Hui and Princess Rongyang, and then said, "Reporting to Consort Hui and Princess Rongyang."
This Miss Wang is the daughter of her father's subordinate. She is usually straightforward and speaks without restraint. Perhaps it is her first time entering the palace and she does not know the rules of the palace.
I took a few rumors at face value and offended Miss Gu. I hope Miss Gu will forgive me.
With just a few words, Situ Mingji resolved the conflict between the woman in yellow and Gu Jingchun, without mentioning himself once, yet cleverly clearing himself of suspicion.
Moreover, her apology to Gu Jingchun made her appear even more magnanimous and polite, and further demonstrated the exemplary conduct and refinement of a noblewoman from a prominent family.
In an instant, he earned admiring glances from those around him.
Gu Jingchun glanced at Situ Mingji again in response.
She didn't want to get entangled with her any further.
However, Princess Rongyang was not someone who could be easily appeased.
At this moment, she displayed her spoiled princess nature, completely disregarding the dignity that Situ Mingji had left for her, and directly tore up her words.
Did I ask you?
"Why are you interrupting?"
Her words made Situ Mingji freeze for a moment, and his expression changed repeatedly.
Princess Rongyang then asked the woman in yellow.
"I ask you, why are you standing up for Situ Mingji?"
"This..." The woman in yellow raised her head, glanced cautiously at Situ Mingji, and then lowered her head, stammering but not daring to speak for a long time.
Princess Rongyang was not one to be easily swayed, and immediately retorted, "If you don't speak, I'll throw you out of the palace right now."
Upon hearing this, the woman in yellow immediately said, "I just heard that His Majesty intends to make Miss Situ the Crown Princess."
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