Bai Chuxiao smiled slightly, "We're both women, so naturally I hope you get a good outcome, provided you don't cause any more trouble."
Chu Fengle nodded slightly, indicating that she had begun to believe her words, but two strings of tears still clung to her face.
Seeing this, Bai Chuxiao comforted her, "Actually, Xiao Chen is handsome and dashing, and you, Princess, are also exceptionally beautiful. If you get along well, perhaps you can win his heart in the future."
With red, swollen eyes, Chu Fengle choked out, "What true feelings do members of the royal family have? Do you think they're all Seventh Brother?"
Seeing her so clear-headed, Bai Chuxiao was slightly surprised. In the royal family, being love-struck was indeed a luxury. "Since you understand, you need to think clearly about whether you need sincerity or power. If you don't want sincerity, then you need to make the most of your value. As long as you're a useful person, no matter what happens in the future, Xiao Chen will protect you."
Chu Fengle wasn't truly stupid; he'd just been so consumed by hatred lately that he'd been somewhat blinded. Today's outburst had actually brought him to his senses.
She pondered Bai Chuxiao's words carefully and realized she was right. A valuable person wouldn't be abandoned; crying and making a fuss all day would only make her disliked. She needed to carefully plan her future path.
Thinking about how much she had caused him these past few days, and how she was still willing to say these things to him, Chu Fengle lowered her head somewhat embarrassed and whispered, "Thank you."
"Bai Chuxiao, what did you do to Feng Le?" Chu Tianyou strode in angrily, followed by Bai Chuwan.
Hearing that the Second Princess had brought people to the Bai family to settle scores with Bai Chuxiao, he was afraid his sister would be taken advantage of, so he rushed over. Since it involved the Bai family, Bai Chuwan begged Chu Tianyou to bring her along.
With her eyes red from crying, her hair disheveled, and still sitting on the ground, Chu Fengle's pitiful appearance certainly made her look like someone who had been bullied in the Crown Prince's eyes.
Bai Chuwan couldn't help but speak up, "Big sister, Feng Le is a princess, how could you do this?"
Bai Chuxiao watched with interest as the two immediately launched into accusations. It was one thing for Chu Tianyou to say something, but what right did her, the second younger sister, have to speak on such matters? Had she lost her brain in a miscarriage? Oh, she'd forgotten that Bai Chuwan didn't have a brain.
Chu Fengle wiped away her tears and stood up somewhat awkwardly. She was, after all, a princess; what kind of image would it project if she sat on the ground? She hadn't paid attention because of her sadness, but now, seeing her disheveled appearance, she realized she truly looked rather pathetic.
"elder brother…"
"Feng Le, what did she do to you? Just tell me, and I'll definitely stand up for you today."
Chu Tianyou's eyes flashed with anger. Did Bai Chuxiao still have any respect for the Empress or for him, the Crown Prince? Did she really think she could act with impunity just because she was the Seventh Prince? His father favored him; he was the future Emperor. No matter what, the Seventh Prince was still a subject and would have to kneel before him sooner or later.
Chu Fengle shook her head. "Brother, let's go."
After what she just said, she no longer disliked Bai Chuxiao; in fact, she would have to rely on her seventh brother and sister-in-law in the future.
Bai Chuwan frowned. "Princess, my eldest sister has always been domineering. The Crown Prince certainly won't stand by and watch you suffer."
Chu Fengle was getting impatient. She used to protect Bai Chuwan, but now she found Bai Chuwan's hypocritical behavior increasingly repulsive. What right did a concubine have to lecture a princess like herself?
"I'm fine, Consort Bai, you don't need to worry about me. Princess Changning is also your own sister. Do you really want your elder sister to be punished?"
Bai Chuwan's face stiffened. "That's not what I meant."
Chu Fengle snorted coldly, "If you don't agree, then shut up."
She had meant well, yet she was scolded. Bai Chuwan felt wronged and looked at the Crown Prince with a pitiful expression.
Seeing this, the Crown Prince said softly, "Wan'er is just concerned about you."
Bai Chuwan was quite pleased that the Crown Prince spoke up for her, and a hint of smugness crept onto her face. What was a princess about to be so arrogant about? She'd still have to rely on them in the future.
Then, with some concern, she said, "Feng Le, you really need to work on your temper. Otherwise, what will you do when you go to Bei Yan, a place you don't know well?"
Chu Fengle's mood, which had finally calmed down, became somewhat angry again. She had given her some face out of respect for her brother, the Crown Prince, but she didn't expect her to take advantage of her kindness. How dare a mere concubine act like a sister-in-law?
Growing angrier the more he thought about it, Chu Fengle quickly stepped forward and slapped her hard across the face.
"ah"
Caught off guard, Bai Chuwan was slapped so hard that tears streamed down her face, and there were clear finger marks on her cheeks. She had been harboring resentment for days, so Chu Fengle hadn't held back in this slap.
Bai Chuxiao watched this scene with amusement. So, Bai Chuwan came back just to get slapped?
Even the Crown Prince was somewhat stunned, "Feng Le..."
Chu Fengle felt much better after the slap, and her brows relaxed. She said calmly, "Brother Crown Prince, I'll go back to see Mother Empress now."
After saying that, he turned and left, and the servants who had been on the ground quickly got up and followed him.
Bai Chuwan covered her face, "Brother Tianyou..."
"Alright, why did you have to bring that up? Feng Le was already in a bad mood," Chu Tianyou said impatiently, annoyed that she was so tactless.
Little did they know that Bai Chuwan wasn't oblivious; she was doing it on purpose. Unfortunately, no one paid any attention.
Bai Chuxiao had no interest in the two of them and asked indifferently, "Does Your Highness have anything else?"
Chu Tianyou was somewhat displeased, "What's wrong with the Bai residence? Can't I come here if I have nothing to do?"
Bai Chuxiao smiled and said, "How could that be? Your Highness, please make yourself at home. It's just that I have other matters to attend to, so I won't keep you company any longer."
Having said that, he leisurely walked away with Qing Shuang and Qing Zhu.
Watching her graceful figure disappear into the distance, Chu Tianyou couldn't help but flick his sleeve, "What kind of attitude is that!"
A hint of resentment appeared on Bai Chuwan's face. She was originally a favored daughter of heaven, but now she had been slapped quite a few times. Why could Bai Chuxiao live so freely, not even putting the Crown Prince in her eyes, while the Prince of Yan was still obedient to her...
Back at Liuli Courtyard, Bai Chuxiao happily sat on the swing and swayed back and forth. Now that Yuwen Minke had changed her mind and the Second Princess had been appeased, she could finally enjoy a period of leisure and peace…
After Chu Fengle returned to the palace, she indeed stopped causing trouble and instead focused on preparing for her trip to Bei Yan. As a princess born of the principal wife, she wanted a grand and dignified marriage, and she absolutely could not allow the people of Bei Yan to look down on her.
Empress Li was somewhat surprised by her change of heart. Wasn't she going to settle scores with Bai Chuxiao? "Feng Le..."
Chu Fengle spoke softly, "Mother, I've caused you trouble these past few days."
A flicker of heartache crossed Empress Li's eyes. "It's because your mother is useless."
Chu Fengle smiled and shook her head, "As a princess, it is indeed my duty to shoulder this responsibility. Mother Empress, you don't need to cause trouble for Princess Changning anymore because of me."
Seeing her daughter like this, Empress Li felt a pang of sadness. Holding her close, she spoke softly, "My Fengle has grown up, but your mother can't bear to part with you."
Tears welled up in Chu Fengle's eyes. "Fengle also can't bear to part with her mother."
Emperor Wenxuan naturally noticed Chu Fengle's changes and couldn't help but feel gratified. He was a father, but even more so an emperor. He was helpless in sacrificing his daughter. He hadn't been able to face Fengle these past few days. Fortunately, the Bai family girl was a useful one...
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