If Yang Cui and her family were to return to their hometown, people would definitely assume that Princess Xilan and her daughter had driven them away.
Princess Xilan was not stupid. Of course she knew that Yang Cui had caught the Emperor's eye because of today's events, and the Empress must also greatly admire her. Offending her at this time would not be a wise move.
Thinking of this, Princess Xilan slapped Anning without hesitation and scolded her sharply: "Why don't you apologize to Miss Yang right now! How have I taught you all this time?"
Anning cried even louder.
She is twelve years old this year. She has no father and her family is relatively simple, so she is not as deep-thinking as other daughters of wealthy families.
She didn't know that Princess Xilan was doing it for her own good; she only felt that her mother no longer loved her, and ran out crying.
Princess Xilan said, "Madam Cen, I am truly sorry. I failed to raise the children well. I will visit the two young ladies another day to apologize."
After saying that, Princess Xilan went to chase after Anning.
Yang Cui said to everyone, "Let's all sit down and continue our meal, so as not to spoil everyone's enjoyment."
Chen Shiqi and Xie Tong walked over to Er Ya and San Ya and pulled them to sit down at the table: "Sisi, Qinqin, let's go barbecue together. I think you barbecue better than me. Teach me."
Xia Zhen said to Er Ya, "Sister Yang, save one pig's trotter for me too. You're Qiuqiu's older sister, so you're my sister too. We're family."
"Me too, I want one too!" Xie Tong quickly raised her hand as well.
"I want one too."
"Me, me, me, and me too."
...
The boys at Qiuqiu's table also chimed in.
Yang Cui smiled and said, "It's my Qiuqiu's birthday in a few days. You all come over then, and I'll cook something delicious for you."
"Great! I'll definitely be there!"
"That's right, we'll definitely come!"
...
The children played together, and Yang Cui and the Third Prince's Consort returned to the Empress's side.
The Empress already knew the whole story. Her face was full of anger. She ordered her head maid, "Issue my decree: Anning has committed a moral transgression. She shall be confined to her quarters for two months. Let her learn proper manners from Granny Lin!"
"yes!"
Yang Cui hurriedly bowed and expressed her gratitude: "This humble woman thanks Your Majesty the Empress."
Yang Cui knew that this punishment was severe enough. Now that the New Year was approaching, it meant that An Ning would be unable to attend the palace banquets during the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival.
Attending a palace banquet is, in fact, an honor.
Moreover, learning manners from a nanny would definitely make life miserable!
The Empress said, "Anning has really gone too far this time. She has been spoiled since she was young because she lost her father. Xiao Cui, please be more tolerant. General Cen is the Emperor's right-hand man and a pillar of the court. He should not say things like 'resigning' again."
"Your subject will obey the Empress's decree."
...
Princess Xilan chased after Anning all the way back to the princess's residence. However, Anning was still angry and did not welcome her.
"You still have the nerve to cry?" Princess Xilan was furious. "Can't you think before you speak and act? Can't you give me a break?"
“I’m a troublemaker, I’m not a good child, Lin Huihui is the good child, I was adopted, waaaah…” Anning cried so hard she could barely breathe.
Lin Huihui stayed at the princess's residence for a while. Although Princess Xilan did not know about Lin Huihui's gang rape, she vaguely knew that she had been humiliated and beaten. In addition, she was Lin Shikang's daughter, so after Lin Huihui arrived, Princess Xilan treated her very well, especially in terms of material things. This made An Ning very unhappy.
Anning couldn't help but cause trouble for Lin Huihui, and Princess Xilan would scold Anning, which made Anning feel increasingly unbalanced. Gradually, she and Lin Huihui became irreconcilable enemies.
A while ago, Anning suffered a great loss at the hands of Lin Huihui, so when she heard that Lin Huihui, Yang Sisi, and Yang Qinqin were sisters, she couldn't help but mock them.
Princess Xilan was about to comfort Anning when a servant came to report that the Empress's decree had arrived.
Princess Xilan's eyelids twitched; she sensed something bad was about to happen.
When Anning learned that she was confined to her quarters and had to learn manners from Granny Lin, she felt even more aggrieved, as Granny Lin was notoriously strict.
He felt even more disgusted with Lin Huihui, Yang Sisi, and Yang Qinqin.
Of course, she also harbored resentment towards her mother.
"Miss, please don't cry. I have an idea that might teach those two Miss Yangs a lesson..."
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