Prince Yu and Princess Yu were both quite old when they had Gu Fanbing, their only grandson, so they naturally doted on him. Gu Qingyao pushing Gu Fanbing into the lake was an action that left Jiang Yu speechless.
"Your Highness, would you like to change into something simpler?" Ling Mama asked softly from inside the room.
"The blue one, please."
Regardless of Gu Qingyao's true intentions, whether intentional or unintentional, the stage has been set for me, so why shouldn't I watch?
"Also, apply some powder to my face."
A quarter of an hour later, Jiang Yu, dressed in a light blue dress, exuded an indescribable air of nobility. However, the deliberately pale face made people suspicious. Could it be that Consort Rong in the harem had actually dared to ride on the Empress's head?
Jiang Yu looked at herself in the bronze mirror and nodded with satisfaction.
As for Lingxi Palace? Jiang Yu had no intention of informing Consort Rong about this beforehand; she was simply waiting to surprise Consort Rong later.
Upon arriving at Prince Yu's residence, Princess Yu immediately approached Jiang Yu, saying, "This humble woman greets Your Highness. The reason for this disturbance is truly..."
"I already know the whole story." Jiang Yu glanced around, not seeing Gu Fanbing anywhere. "That child Bing'er..."
"Your Majesty, he choked on several mouthfuls of water, and the imperial physician is currently taking his pulse in the room."
The flower-viewing banquet was supposed to be a pleasant occasion, but now all the guests were sitting quietly in their chairs, afraid of making any noise and getting caught up in the commotion.
Where is Gu Qingyao?
Jiang Yu's tone suddenly turned cold. The next second, Gu Qingyao walked out from behind an ancient tree and knelt down in front of Jiang Yu.
Gu Qingyao grinned, actually smiling in this setting.
But only Gu Qingyao herself knew how happy she was to see her mother alive and well.
Although Consort Rong was her birth mother, Gu Qingyao, who had been imprisoned in a dark dungeon, no longer wanted to call her "Mother Consort." She wanted to make up for the mistakes she had made in her dream, and she wanted the woman in front of her, the woman who had been pitiful all her life in her dream, to live a good life.
As for gaining Jiang Yu's forgiveness, Gu Qingyao dared not even think about it.
In the dead of night, Gu Qingyao would sometimes bite the corner of the blanket tightly, filled with regret, wishing she could have another chance...
"Does Mother think I'm wrong?"
Gu Qingyao looked up at Jiang Yu, her eyes filled with a vortex that Jiang Yu could not fathom.
"According to seniority, Bing'er should call you 'elder sister.' You pushed her into the lake for no reason. Should I praise you for that?"
What's wrong with Gu Qingyao today? She should be making a scene by now, why is she kneeling obediently before me?
A bitter smile appeared on Gu Qingyao's lips. "That's how my mother, Consort Rong, taught me."
Gu Qingyao felt nauseous when she heard the words "Consort Rong's mother" uttered.
“Gu Fanbing did not bow to me. Consort Rong said that I am a princess born of the principal wife. Besides my father and mother, I also have two older brothers. Everyone should bow to me. If they do not bow, I can do whatever I want with them.”
Upon hearing Gu Qingyao's words, Princess Yu was so angry that she trembled all over. Because of Prince Yu, even the Emperor and Empress respected her to some extent, but the princess in front of her had been taught to be so arrogant.
"Insolence!" Jiang Yu feigned anger, and everyone present immediately knelt down, cursing Consort Rong repeatedly in their hearts.
"Tell me, what else did Consort Rong teach you?"
“My mother said I was born noble and could have whatever I wanted. Ordinary people would die if they offended me.”
Gu Qingyao put her hands on her hips, just like always, and said, "And all these people here are only alive because of Father and my elder brother. If I want them dead, it's just a matter of a word from me."
Gu Qingyao, are you trying to ruin Consort Rong?
Jiang Yu almost burst out laughing. She could clearly feel the resentment of the people around her. Was this really how Consort Rong taught Gu Qingyao?
"This princess disdains lying."
Gu Qingyao straightened up. "But today, Mother said I was wrong."
Those words were spoken by Consort Rong to coax her, making her happy and close to Lingxi Palace.
"Gu Qingyao, you are completely wrong."
Jiang Yu stared at Gu Qingyao, "Go apologize to Bing'er first, then come out and apologize to everyone here."
"Why?" The longing in Gu Qingyao's eyes was almost tangible. After hearing Jiang Yu's words, "Because I am your mother," Gu Qingyao lowered her head and cried.
Everyone thought Gu Qingyao was crying from fright, but that wasn't the case. Because of Jiang Yu's words, Gu Qingyao felt she could die right now.
Inside the room, Gu Fanbing saw Gu Qingyao enter and shrank back into the corner of the bed in fright. "What are you doing? Don't come any closer!"
“Bing’er, I’ve come to apologize to you. I shouldn’t have pushed you into the lake. My mother just told me that it was wrong.”
Gu Qingyao sincerely apologized to Gu Fanbing, and then came out to apologize to everyone present.
Everyone accepted Gu Qingyao's apology with trepidation. Each time she apologized, Gu Qingyao would say "my mother".
"Aunt, it's my fault for not teaching Yao'er well. I've caused you trouble today." Jiang Yu glanced around; the excitement of the day had exceeded her expectations.
"Your Highness, what are you saying? The princess has simply been corrupted by someone with ulterior motives. Judging from how she corrected her mistakes just now, she is clearly a good child." Princess Yu directly labeled Consort Rong as someone with ulterior motives, which made Jiang Yu inwardly click her tongue. Consort Rong would never catch the eye of the powerful ladies in the capital.
"Mother."
Gu Qingyao spoke up again, and Jiang Yu raised her eyebrows slightly. What kind of trouble was Gu Qingyao up to now?
"I listened to the Empress Dowager today instead of Consort Rong. What should I do if my father and Consort Rong blame me when we return to the palace?"
[I've figured it out; Gu Qingyao is truly determined to ruin Consort Rong today.]
"If I may be so bold as to speak, I know Your Majesty is a kind-hearted person, but you shouldn't have spoiled a concubine like this." Princess Yu's expression changed completely. "Does the legitimate princess have to follow the rules of a concubine?"
"Tomorrow, I will have Your Highness report this matter to the Emperor in court!"
Jiang Yu deliberately feigned a troubled expression, then reluctantly nodded, "Then I thank you very much, Imperial Aunt."
The next second, Jiang Yu turned her gaze to Gu Qingyao, who subconsciously gave Jiang Yu a flattering smile.
"When we get back, I will protect you. So many people have seen that you admitted your mistake and corrected it. Consort Rong will not be able to punish you."
Gu Qingyao patted her chest as if she had breathed a sigh of relief, and then walked up to the Princess Consort of Yu. "Mother, when I was learning etiquette at the Yu Prince's residence, I learned that there is a very capable nanny here. Could you give her to me?"
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