Chapter 182 Are you aiming to be a princess?
This sentence was clearly heard by everyone in the hall, and the firmness of the voice was convincing.
Everyone could hear that Qingwu really didn't like Song Yunhe, except Xi Qingtong.
How could I not like Song Yunhe? If I didn't like her, how could I persuade her to love me?
Xi Qingtong took another step forward and grabbed Qingwu's skirt, pretending to be incredulous and said, "How is it possible? Sister, he is your first husband, how could you not like him... That day, you were obviously reluctant to let him go..."
Qing Wu's heart grew colder as he said this, and he couldn't help but sneer, "So you can see that too... Then why are you still hiding behind Song Yunhe?"
The clear and bright gaze cast on Xi Qingtong made her shrink her gaze unconsciously and avoid it. She opened her mouth and wanted to quibble, but Qingwu didn't want to give her a chance and continued to ask:
"When you asked me to make you two happy that day, why didn't you remember that he was my first husband? Why didn't you think I loved him?"
"Xi Qingtong, you are so selfish. Have you ever really treated me as your own sister?"
She had wanted to ask this question for a long time, and had been holding it in for three whole months. She finally asked it today.
Xi Qingtong shuddered at these words. She subconsciously looked up, her fingers unconsciously loosening the hem of Qingwu's skirt. Looking at this face that looked exactly like her own, she opened her mouth, but could not utter a word.
A rare sense of shame rose in her heart. But Xi Qingtong quickly found an excuse for herself, her eyes flickering as she said, "...So I said I was wrong, I said I was wrong. Of course I treat my sister as my own sister. Isn't this just to return my cousin to you?"
Qingwu suddenly felt bored. As long as she didn't make it clear, Xi Qingtong would speak in a high-sounding manner, as if she was considering others.
Qing Wu's eyes were devoid of any warmth. She didn't want to play along with Xi Qingtong any longer. She stood up straight, took a step back, and smiled the most sarcastic and arrogant smile of her life, directly exposing Xi Qingtong's true intentions.
"You want to be a princess, right? Xi Qingtong, do you really think I'm a fool? Why didn't I think you were so conceited before? You knew that Song Yunhe had a promising future and knew how to seek benefits and avoid harm, but don't I know that? Why would I give up being a princess and become the mistress of a poor family?"
The tears in Xi Qingtong's eyes froze instantly. Qingwu's words were like a sharp knife, tearing her hypocritical disguise to shreds, making her feel naked in front of everyone. When she accidentally met Yuzhu's mocking gaze, Xi Qingtong exploded.
A maid dared to laugh at her?
Xi Qingtong didn't want to pretend anymore. She could see that Qingwu had really changed. She was no longer as submissive and gullible as before. It turned out that she was different after becoming a princess.
But these should have belonged to her, Xi Qingwu was just a cuckoo in the magpie's nest!
Xi Qingtong got up from the ground, the gentleness on her face swept away: "Sister, you are really justified! You took my place, don't you feel guilty?"
Before Qingwu could say anything, Yuzhu couldn't help herself and scolded, "Why is my wife feeling guilty? Isn't this what you wanted to exchange for? You're turning the tables on me. Do you have any shame?!"
However, this time, Xi Qingtong seemed to have not heard Yuzhu's words. She approached Qingwu, walked around Qingwu, and looked him up and down. Facing Qingwu's puzzled gaze, she curled her lips and said confidently, "Sister has never liked bright colors or hair full of jewels. Now that you have given up your own preferences and are pretending to be like me in everything you say and do... It must be tiring, right?"
Qing Wu subconsciously lowered her head to look at her dress, and looking at the gold thread embroidered on the cuffs, a smile full of irony and a bit of sadness suddenly appeared at the corner of her lips.
How many girls in this world don't love bright colors? (Bright dyes were rare in ancient times.) Even if they truly prefer plain colors, they'll still have a few favorite bright colors. Back when she was in the Xi family, she never wore brightly colored clothes out of courtesy to Xi Qingtong, but it was taken as dislike...
Xi Qingtong on the other side didn't know Qingwu's psychology and continued to lobby. Although it was called lobbying, it was actually no different from a threat.
"Sister, you're not good at these things. You know almost nothing about music, chess, calligraphy, or painting. Those noble ladies are more cunning than anyone else. It's okay now that you've just entered the palace, but if you have to interact with the ladies of other families in the future, how can you be as good as me? You know, I have a good reputation, and if I'm not careful, someone will find out..."
Xi Zhong, who had previously thought that Xi Qingtong was excessive, was now worried for a moment. Madam Qingwu was indeed not as good as Madam Tong in this regard.
However, Qing Wu's heart was only slightly moved for a moment before it regained its composure. She looked directly into Xi Qingtong's eyes, unafraid and unmoved by her influence. "If I don't know how to do it, I can learn. Besides, as a princess, how many people would dare to ask me to play the piano and sing? How many ladies would dare to give me a cold shoulder?"
Now only your lady respects her.
Xi Qingtong choked. She didn't expect Qingwu to be completely unmoved by her words. Her face looked very ugly.
Seeing her expression like this, Qing Wu was happy and couldn't help but add a sentence that she thought would make Xi Qingtong jump up and down - "Besides, Aji loves and respects me. If someone bullies me, he will help me."
After saying this, Qingwu's cheeks couldn't help but feel slightly hot. It was unbelievable that she could say such corny words, but when she saw Xi Qingtong's expression opposite her, which looked like she was struck by lightning, she felt it was worth it.
Furious, Xi Qingtong finally tore off the last layer of disguise and shrieked:
"Do you think you can rest easy just because you're a princess? The prince loves you, but isn't that all because of my name?
If the prince knew that you had deceived him, and that his current princess grew up in the countryside, had not received a few days of noble lady education, knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, had no inner qualities or upbringing, and was a girl whose chastity was unknown...what do you think he would do to you? "
These words were really sharp. Not to mention Baozhu who peeked out from outside and glared at Xi Qingtong, even Xi Zhong behind the screen frowned deeply and almost turned around and left. This Madam Tong was really outrageous. They were sisters from the same roots, how could she be so mean?
Besides, could this matter be leaked casually? Aren't you afraid of harming the Xi family? Fortunately, the prince already knew about it, otherwise...
Xi Zhong gritted his teeth. This was simply unreasonable. He must go back and tell his master!
Qingwu had already expected these words. Xi Qingtong really looked at her that way. From the very beginning, she was the same as those outsiders... Although they were twin sisters, they had never really had true sisterly love.
It was ridiculous that when she first entered the Xi family, she had given her true love to someone she didn't want to...
But she had already imagined this day many times in her mind, right?
Qing Wu chuckled twice, and instead of accusing her of being harsh and hurtful, he looked up at her and said, "Go ahead and say what you want. I will bear whatever the prince does to me."
"You!" Xi Qingtong was irritated by her calmness, and her voice became sharper. "Aren't you afraid of being disliked? Aren't you afraid of bringing trouble to the Xi family?"
Qingwu thought Xi Qingtong was really crazy, but the more Xi Qingtong acted like this, the happier she was. This meant that Xi Qingtong had lost his mind because of anger, and she seemed to have mastered a way to make Xi Qingtong even more uncomfortable.
So Qingwu put on a strong attitude, looked at Xi Qingtong with contempt, and trampled her expectations to the bottom with every word he said.
"Have you forgotten who committed the crime of deceiving the emperor? If we really want to judge the crime, the first one to lose his head should be you."
"It's hard to say whether he dislikes me or not, but he definitely won't abandon me. Besides the fact that I accompanied the prince through his lows, the prince has it in his heart. He even said that I was the princess he personally requested, and it's a legend. To maintain this good reputation, even if the prince doesn't like me, I will still be the princess."
Qing Wu was right. Thinking of this, Xi Qingtong's face became even uglier. Why didn't she think of it? Perhaps she did, but her desire clouded her mind.
Seeing that her expression began to become dazed, Qingwu became more excited. She imitated Xi Qingtong's actions towards her just now and slowly paced around her.
"But you..."
The oppressive feeling of the gorgeous clothes and pearls was evident, and Xi Qingtong shrank unconsciously, but Qingwu got closer and closer to her, even close to her ear.
"The Xi family has really collapsed, you, Madam Song..."
The warm breath sprayed on her ears, and the teasing words made Xi Qingtong regain her mind bit by bit. "I'm afraid it's harder than being an 'unloved' princess like me?"
The last syllable rose, carrying unspeakable sarcasm.
Qingwu took a step back and looked at Xi Qingtong's shaky appearance, and finally felt relieved.
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