“We’re trying to befriend her and form an alliance, not to be her slaves,” Chun Tao said, getting angrier and angrier. “Madam, you’re so kind-hearted. Why did you agree to be her scapegoat? If those bandits really cause trouble, Princess Zhaoping might not be willing to help you.”
"I know," Song Huier smiled dismissively.
She could easily see that Granny Chang's suggestion to Princess Zhaoping was to use her as a pawn.
But even a pawn has its value. At least to outsiders, it seems that her approach to the Ninth Prince was not of her own volition, but rather coerced and bullied by Princess Zhaoping.
If she successfully attracts the Ninth Prince's attention, she will naturally be the only one to benefit;
If she hadn't attracted the Ninth Prince's attention but instead incurred the bandit's hatred, she could have easily shifted the blame onto Princess Zhaoping.
Royal men are all "men who have the world in their hearts and are capable of great things";
When the bandits and Princess Zhaoping fight to the death, becoming like oil and water, the Ninth Prince will inevitably find them annoying.
Then she can reap the benefits from it, wouldn't that be cheap?
Moreover, she possessed items that the Ninth Prince was interested in, and with various means and benefits to attract him, she was confident she could win his heart.
certainly.
She wouldn't explain these things to a mere maid; she was a being above all others in this world, and ordinary, lowly people were not qualified to know her extraordinary insights.
When the master and servant arrived at the entrance of the ink studio, they were stopped by two guards.
Chun Tao stepped forward aggressively, carrying a tray, and shouted, "Are you all blind? This is the Fifth Madam, here to deliver a midnight snack to the Prince. Get out of the way!"
The two guards stood like two emotionless pillars, not even blinking.
A flash of fierceness crossed Song Huiru's eyes, but she put on a gentle smile. She took off her identity badge from her waist, waved it in front of them, and said, "Chuntao, don't be rude. They are just doing their duty. We only entered the manor yesterday, so it's understandable that they don't recognize us."
I've checked the badge and said some nice things.
The two guards remained expressionless and motionless, each with an outstretched arm, maintaining their blocking posture.
Song Huiru: "!!!"
That snobbish bastard, does he look down on her status as the lady of the house?!
Chun Tao was even more furious and cursed, "You two watchdogs, you think you're so great? If you don't get out of here, Madam will skin you alive!"
The two guards glanced at her sideways, looking at her as if she were an idiot.
He remained expressionless and motionless.
Being so disrespected by the two guards, even Song Huiru (who considered herself) to be very composed couldn't hold back any longer and shouted angrily, "How dare you...!"
Before she could finish her sentence, a soft voice came from behind her: "Sister Huiru?"
Hearing the voice, Song Huiru turned around and saw Shanyu Heye standing at the crossroads not far away with two maids: "Consort Jin, are you also here to see the Prince?"
"The prince usually doesn't stay at the Ink Studio at night, but stays at the Hui Nuan Pavilion." In Shanyu Heye's habitual tone, one could detect a hint of resentment.
Song Huiru: "..."
She finally understood the meaning behind the two guards' glances earlier.
Thinking about what she and Chun Tao had just done, she felt that she had been quite stupid.
It seemed that Danyu Heye was unaware of her current predicament, and even came closer to look at the bowl of sweet soup in Chun Tao's hand.
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