Chapter 44 If you can do it, go ahead! Crown Princess: Go ahead.
Queen Zhou had almost had enough of watching the show. Ultimately, she had to put the country first, and it was time for her to see Bai Taotao suffer a setback.
Empress Zhou looked at Bai Taotao sullenly and said in a deep voice, "General Wen is worried about Concubine Wen's health. She has been ill and unable to recover. She has lost her temper and has suffered repeated defeats."
"As the Crown Princess, you should prioritize the country and worry about the Emperor. How can you anger Concubine Wen at this time?"
Bai Taotao immediately lowered her head obediently: "Mother, you are right. I know I was wrong."
“…”
Queen Zhou waited and waited, but there was no further news from Bai Taotao.
She was stunned, frowned at Bai Taotao, and shouted in a deep voice: "Crown Princess!"
Bai Taotao was tasting pastries when she heard the shouting and looked up at Queen Zhou.
She pretended to be stupid and asked, "Mother, you called your daughter-in-law, what's the matter?"
This pastry is delicious. Dabao will definitely like it. I’ll get some when I come back.
Queen Zhou was immediately displeased when she saw her silly look.
She said in a deep voice: "Since the Crown Princess knows she is wrong, please apologize to Concubine Wen, offer her some tea, and make amends."
Concubine Wen was still crying, and she was so angry that she twisted the handkerchief in her hand.
She said, "The Crown Princess has no idea where she went wrong, so how can she sincerely apologize? I will not accept a false apology."
Today, if she doesn't let Bai Taotao lose face at her grandparents' house.
She no longer wants to be the Concubine Wen!
Bai Taotao put down the pastry in her hand, her face looking serious and solemn, exuding an inviolable aura of dignity.
She looked at Concubine Wen and said, "I said I knew I was wrong because Queen Mother said I was wrong. As a good Crown Princess, I cannot refute Queen Mother."
"But for you..."
Bai Taotao chuckled softly, "What did I do wrong? I praised you in every sentence. How could that be wrong?"
"If you tell me where I've done something wrong, I'll serve you tea and water and apologize to you sincerely!"
Concubine Wen choked again, stuck on this sentence. She couldn't point out Bai Taotao's fault.
You can't just scold yourself for Bai Taotao's mistakes just because she didn't say them out loud, right?
Concubine Wen had no choice but to turn to look at Empress Zhou: "Your Majesty, she... that's just her attitude!"
Empress Zhou said sullenly, "Crown Princess, this is your fault. You should put the country first."
"The war in the northern border is intense. If General Wen doesn't respond, the city will fall again."
Bai Taotao raised her head, her eyes cold and her demeanor dignified. "Is it General Wen who is unwilling to fight out of selfish motives, or is it because he is too old and incompetent that he is pushing the blame onto me?"
Concubine Wen was a little confused, but she knew that this was not a good thing to say.
She quickly said, "Father was just worried about the injustice I suffered in the harem. He was anxious and sick, so he didn't fight."
Bai Taotao looked at Concubine Wen: "So what you're saying is that you've wronged me, the Crown Princess, and that the Emperor doesn't favor you anymore?"
"This General Wen is a petty man with a bad temper. He gets sick at the slightest thing and can't fight?"
"Not to mention being a general leading a million-strong army, even as a logistics soldier, he has the great spirit of fighting to the death, preferring death to surrender, and sacrificing his life for his country!"
"How come Concubine Wen's father, a general and leader, can't fight because he's ill and has a bad temper?"
Bai Taotao sneered in disdain: "What a joke!"
"Since General Wen lacks the spirit of a soldier, then it's better for him not to be a general, so as not to bring disaster to our great Dayang Nation!"
Concubine Wen was usually eloquent and could run rampant in the six palaces, and no one dared to offend her.
But at this moment, listening to Bai Taotao's little mouth like a trumpet, she threw out soul-searching questions one after another.
She was left speechless and couldn't say a word in reply.
Concubine Wen had no choice but to look at Empress Zhou angrily and aggrievedly, stamping her feet: "Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for me!"
Queen Zhou was also surprised by Bai Taotao's sharp questioning.
But today's purpose is to calm Concubine Wen's anger and allow General Wen to quell the rebellion with peace of mind.
Therefore, Empress Zhou sullenly reprimanded Bai Taotao, "Crown Princess, don't act on your own impulses. Apologize to Concubine Wen and exchange it for peace in the Northern Frontier. This is not something to be ashamed of."
Bai Taotao looked up and asked Queen Zhou, "Mother, are you sure your daughter-in-law is wrong? Do you want her to apologize to a concubine?"
Empress Zhou was stunned by Bai Taotao's aura. She frowned and said, "My Queen Mother is not trying to embarrass you. Instead, we must prioritize the country. Only in this way can there be peace in the Northern Frontier."
"What's wrong with you apologizing to Concubine Wen? In the harem, even the Queen Mother has to give Concubine Wen some respect."
"In the previous dynasty, the emperor also had to show respect to General Wen."
"Your apology to Concubine Wen is not a disgrace to your reputation!"
Bai Taotao listened to these words and chuckled, "So General Wen's achievements are so great that they frighten the emperor. Is that because you guys have spoiled him?"
The four words "his achievements are so great that they threaten the ruler" made Concubine Wen, who was still crying, tremble all over!
These four words will bring about fatal disaster!
Concubine Wen stopped crying: "Crown Princess, don't say such nonsense. My father is suppressing the rebellion in the northern border. This will chill his heart!"
Bai Taotao: "General Wen is disappointed and is about to get sick, so he can't fight again, right?"
Bai Taotao chuckled softly, "I still say the same thing. For someone like General Wen who has a bad temper and is prone to illness, it's better not to be the general."
Concubine Wen said angrily, "Powerful military commanders are not always available. In the past fifty years, there has only been one, my father. Just because you say he is not worthy of being one, then he is not worthy of being one."
The more Concubine Wen spoke, the angrier she became, and the more confident she became: "The Crown Princess is so powerful, you take on the position of general!"
Her father was a very powerful general, a rare one.
Why should I be belittled to nothing by a woman like Bai Taotao?
She is good, so she goes ahead!
Bai Taotao looked at her with disdain: "General Wen has been a soldier for half his life, and his reputation is not as good as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's. How dare you brag about it?"
Concubine Wen was shaking with anger: "If you can do it, go ahead!"
Bai Taotao raised her eyebrows: "As long as General Wen is willing to give up power, I will dare to let my elder brother take over!"
"You...you..." Concubine Wen was so angry that she was shaking and couldn't speak clearly.
Bai Taotao was very arrogant: "General Wen's achievements are so great that they threaten the emperor. It's all because of you. I won't tolerate him. If he doesn't respond to the challenge, he shouldn't be a general!"
Empress Zhou shouted angrily, "Crown Princess, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. How dare you!"
"The Crown Princess said it very well, not presumptuous at all!"
A majestic voice came from outside the pavilion.
Queen Zhou and others looked up and saw Emperor Shengzong pushing Lu Jiuyuan and standing outside.
Their expressions suddenly changed, and they all knelt and saluted: "Your Highness."
Empress Zhou and Concubine Wen were even more frightened.
Because they didn't know when Emperor Shengzong and Lu Jiuyuan were standing outside, and how much they heard.
Did what they said offend the emperor?
Bai Taotao waited until Emperor Shengzong said there was no need for formalities, then immediately stepped forward to take over the task of pushing Lu Jiuyuan.
She smiled and leaned over to whisper in Lu Jiuyuan's ear: "Your Highness rushed into the palace. Are you worried that I'd been wronged, or are you tired of not seeing me for a day?"
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