bayedsolid Chapter 407 A Little Temper!
Chapter 407 A Little Temper!
What right does a princess have to be protected by a mere servant like her? Aunt Fang understood that what mattered was not what the prince said, but his attitude!
This clearly shows that in the prince's heart, only the princess is the most important person. Even before the wedding, the prince's meticulous attention to the preparation of the betrothal gifts was enough to demonstrate this. Now, after the wedding, although the two cannot consummate their marriage, they sleep in the same room every night, showing that the prince truly cherishes this princess to the core.
"Go back and tell the princess that I will have lunch with her."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
As soon as Aunt Fang left Qinghui Pavilion, she saw Song Jing staring at her with hatred, completely disregarding her.
"Aunt Fang, tell me, were you instructed by the Princess Consort to say these things here today? Hmph! You'd better think this through. Although you are of a high rank now, you still need to choose the right master. The Princess Consort is only fourteen this year, and according to the rules, she cannot serve the Prince in bed. But the Prince is in the prime of his life. Do you expect him to spend every night alone in his room?"
Aunt Fang was amused by her words and the way she said them. She looked so arrogant, as if she really thought she was the master.
Aunt Fang was genuinely curious about what was going on in this Miss Song Jing's head. How could she not see the prince's obvious dislike for her? Or did she see it but choose to deceive herself and refuse to believe the prince's coldness towards her?
"What? Song Jing, have you forgotten what the prince just said? Should I repeat it for him?"
Hearing this, Song Jing became even angrier, pointing her finger at Aunt Fang's nose and saying, "How dare you! Let me tell you, how could you, an outsider, understand the years of affection between me and the Prince? The Prince has only just gotten married and doesn't want to offend the Princess Consort. Do you really think that the Prince would remain celibate for that young Princess Consort? Don't be ridiculous! The Prince is of high rank and great power; what kind of woman can't he find? Why would he need to wait for a young Princess Consort who hasn't even grown up yet?"
Aunt Fang scoffed, "You said it yourself, the Prince is of high rank and great power, what kind of woman can't he find? But I just don't understand, why are you so sure that the Prince will take a liking to you? And what are you anyway? Just a mere servant. You've really been given a bit of courage, and you've already forgotten who you are?"
"You? Aunt Fang, don't push your luck! Let me tell you, you'll regret this one day!"
After Song Jing finished speaking, she was immediately slapped!
Song Jing covered her left cheek in disbelief. "You, you actually dared to hit me?"
"What's there to be afraid of? Let alone you, even if I hit your aunt, she couldn't say anything! Just as you said, my rank is right here. You, a lowly maid with no rank or grade, dare to insult a female official. Even if I kill you, she still won't have anything to say!"
Song Jing was finally frightened. She had known Aunt Fang for several years and always thought she had a kind personality. She never expected her to be so formidable. Feeling incredibly wronged, she knew there wasn't a single wrong word in Aunt Fang's words. Helpless, she could only grit her teeth and swallow her grievances.
Seeing Song Jing run away angrily, Aunt Fang snorted coldly and went through the second gate, where she saw Rong Yue coming over.
"Greetings to Aunt Fang."
"No need, what are you going to do?"
"Reporting to Aunt Fang, the Princess Consort has been studying medicine since childhood, as you probably know. Granny Yu just came back and said that the Princess Consort has run out of several tonic ingredients for making medicinal cuisine. So this servant went out to look for them."
"You're going? Why not Granny Yu?"
Rongyue smiled, "Replying to Aunt Fang, back in the Mu residence, it was always me who went out to buy things. Because I was always by the side of Miss, uh, Princess, I also learned some pharmacology. I do know a little about how to distinguish good from bad medicinal herbs."
“I see. Miss Rongyue is quite clever. Then go quickly. Don’t keep the Princess waiting. The Prince said he would have lunch with the Princess. Oh, and bring two guards with you. We’re new to Yanzhou and don’t know anyone. Having guards will make things easier.”
"Thank you very much, Aunt Fang."
Mu Xin Nuan's ability to cook medicinal cuisine was not a secret in the capital, and Aunt Fang had also heard about it. So it was only natural for her to ask Rong Yue to buy some medicinal herbs.
When Aunt Fang arrived at Yijing Garden, she saw Granny Yu finishing her report and walking out. Upon seeing Aunt Fang, Granny Yu curtsied, and Aunt Fang nodded slightly. The person the Princess brought was indeed well-mannered.
Having conveyed the prince's message and recounted the prince's punishment of Song Jing, Mu Xin Nuan chuckled softly and murmured, "He's smart enough to know his place!"
Aunt Fang was somewhat surprised by the princess's reaction, as if she had already anticipated the prince's reaction.
Lunch was served in a waterside pavilion in Yijing Garden, which had the best view. To the left was a grove of purple bamboo, and the rustling of the leaves in the wind gave it a touch of ethereal beauty.
"In a good mood today?" Seeing Mu Xin Nuan's good complexion, Duanmu Chu Ze was also in a good mood, even helping her get a crab. "This kind of thing is cold in nature, so it's not good to eat too much. You're a doctor, so you should know more than I do, right?"
"Hmm." Mu Xin Nuan's face, which had been smiling, turned cold upon hearing his words, and she didn't even bother to say anything more.
"Try this one too. I heard it's grown here and tastes even better than the ones in Beijing."
Mu Xin Nuan didn't say anything, and quietly ate the food on her plate.
Duanmu Chuze felt a tightness in his chest. "What's wrong? You were fine just now?"
"Don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep."
Duanmu Chuze's expression froze, while Aunt Fang, standing to the side, widened her eyes. The princess was blatantly provoking the prince! But when she looked at the prince, he showed no sign of getting angry at all.
After that, Duanmu Chuze didn't say a word. He would occasionally put some food on Mu Xinnuan's plate and peel two shrimp for her. The meal was eaten in complete silence.
After lunch, Mu Xin Nuan drank some mouthwash, and Duanmu Chu Ze finally spoke, "A Nuan, I've already let that girl go, why are you still angry?"
Mu Xin Nuan rolled her eyes in an extremely inelegant manner. "Who said I was angry? I have no right to question your maid. Otherwise, someone might say I bullied your person."
Upon hearing this, Duanmu Chuze became agitated. "What do you mean, 'my person'? Anuan, I really have no feelings for her. I haven't even looked closely at her face to see if she's round or flat! You can't wrong me like this!"
No sooner had she finished speaking than Rongyue whispered, "Your Highness, Granny Song has arrived."