Song Yixiao was ashamed and angry, saying without hesitation, “Who is more like the wood? You’ve stared at me for such a long time, doing nothing at all!”
Jian Xubai was slightly surprised and then put down the curtain laughingly, “Since you are so frank, how can I let you down?”
The curtain dropped, which covered the amazing scene on bed.
The bed exquisitely made with padauk by the craftsmen was slightly shaking while Song Yixiao in the curtain felt as if being in the stormy waves.
After doing for a few times, she became completely faint and dizzy. Extremely tired, holding her husband’s shoulders, she begged her husband to stop, but Jian Xubai just lowered his head to press his forehead against hers, saying smilingly, “Do you remember what I said to you the other day? I’ve told you not to feel remorseful, haven’t I?”
Song Yixiao recalled that in a trance, embarrassed and angry. She pushed him weakly. However, he kisse
Nie Wuying heard Jinxun’s report too and knew that Song Yixiao was leaving the feast so as to talk with her mother. She would not stop her for sure. Then she nodded her head and said, “Okay. I will look after myself. Mother and Sister Qingjiang are at the feast too!”Song Yixiao put down the cup and left quietly with Jinxun.When they went out, the overwhelming cold air made Song Yixiao and her maid tighten the clothes and feel clear-minded!Song Yixiao asked, “Which maid is the one who delivered the message to you? Did she mention what my mother wanted to talk about?”“I don’t know her name,” Jinxun replied with embarrassment. “But I know she is one of the Princess Consort’s maids. As to what Her Highness wants to talk about, she didn’t mention it at all. She just came by and said a few words before leaving.”“Is that so?” Song Yixiao narrowed her eyes and said as if thinking of something. “Recently we have seldom had
An accident happened to the pregnancy of the Crown Prince’s side concubine at the Lantern Festival Feast. This issue was so severe that even the Crown Princess couldn’t bear with the consequence!Before Song Yixiao talked about the ins and outs of the matter, Noble Consort Cui had managed to rush here, followed by two colorfully-dressed imperial maids. They were Yuguo, maid of the Empress Dowager, and Fangyu, maid of the Empress.“Auntie! Auntie! My babies... Am I losing them?” Upon seeing the Noble Consort, Cui Jianlian took a deep breath and suddenly burst into tears. “Please save them! Please!”“Jianlian, there there!” Cui Jianlian was the Noble Consort’s favorite niece, who was expecting twins. Now she was extremely grieved with her dress stained by blood, which made the Noble Consort feel so sorrowful that she had no time to correct Cui Jianlian’s way of addressing her. The Noble Consort hurriedly walked forward to hold her hands to comfor
Jinguo Grand Princess became white-faced with anger, stroking her head and questioning the Noble Consort, “Since you want to recommend your own niece as my daughter-in-law, why didn’t you tell me before? Now that I’ve already had a daughter-in-law and it is after the Spring Festival, what are you up to by pulling such a trick?”“Your Highness, absolutely not!” Noble Consort Cui even felt like strangling her niece now. It was fine that Cui Jianlian asked Song Yixiao to give up her husband for others but the Fourth Commandery Princess? Lu Kou’er was the legitimate niece of the Noble Consort!In this case, how could Jinguo Grand Princess not suspect the Noble Consort of being the chief plotter?After all, how could a side concubine of the Crown Prince be bold and confident enough to ask a first-rank titled lady to get a divorce?There must be someone to back her up!In terms of Cui Jianlian’s identity, who else could be h
“Somebody put this maid under arrest and interrogate her well!” By far, Noble Consort Cui had known that she couldn’t make Song Yixiao take the blame. Even though Song Yixiao admitted that she had come to verbal conflict with Cui Jianlian, as a first-rank titled lady, it was rather understandable for her to get angry for being demanded by a side concubine of the Crown Prince to divorce her husband to make room for another woman.If this leaked out, no one would blame Song Yixiao for not being virtuous and generous enough. Instead, it would be believed that Cui Jianlian deserved to suffer!Therefore, Noble Consort Cui couldn’t make trouble for Song Yixiao now. All she wanted to do was to pour oil on troubled waters.However, this time she still couldn’t have Xiaoman taken away. Jinguo Grand Princess said indifferently, “Why bother? After all, we’ve got so many people here. Why don’t we interrogate her on the spot so that we can report to Mother
“As I recall, Lady Nuan has miscarried on the Qianqiu Festival before?” After the room was quiet for a while, Noble Consort Cui and Jinguo Grand Princess looked at each other in the eye, saying with one voice, “Now she is panicked. What a poor thing! Fetch some medicine in my warehouse and send it to the Pavilion of Pinglan. Ask her to take care of herself and not leave any lingering health problems at a young age!”She didn’t mention asking Lady Nuan to testify at all.The reason was simple. Regardless of Lady Nuan’s timidity, she used to be a princess anyway. Since she left in panic, the conflict between Cui Jianlian and Song Yixiao must be really fierce!If she was asked to talk about the ins and outs of the matter and it still couldn’t make the two parties bury the hatchet, what to do then?Noble Consort Cui and Jinguo Grand Princess would like to have the situation under control but Empress Su and Daiguo Grand Princess thought
Noble Consort Cui flared up immediately. The grudge between her and Daiguo Grand Princess had remained for years, so she didn’t need to show respect as she did for Jinguo Grand Princess. On the spot she thumped on the desk and rose, thundering, “Your Highness, no matter how muddle-headed the Side Concubine of the Crown Prince is, it is not acceptable to charge her with anything randomly! As a grand princess, you are a senior and noble lady. Yet, you are kicking a junior when she is down. If this leaks out, aren’t you afraid that people will laugh at the royal family’s demeanor?”“Don’t put on such a grieved face in front to me!” Daiguo Grand Princess was always egotistical. Of course she couldn’t stand Noble Consort Cui’s attitude!She flapped her wide sleeves, saying disdainfully, “Are you talking about the royal family’s demeanor with me? Let’s talk about the rules for concubines. It is well known that Dowager Consort of Hengshan is a senior of the imperi
It was midnight at the backyard of Jinguo Grand Princess’s mansion outside the waterside pavilion.The spears and halberds were glistening.The whirling snow was pervaded with a stern atmosphere.“This place is surrounded on three sides by water, only with the long winding bridge linked to the bank.” Inside the waterside pavilion, Jinguo Grand Princess, sitting on the bench, said grimly, “The long bridge is guarded by tens of guards and Jiayue is on watch at the gate. Therefore, whatever is uttered here only stays between you and me!”Song Yixiao knelt down without hesitation. “I don’t deserve your love, Mother!”The Grand Princess answered with a poker face, “Now confess!”“I do hold grudge against Cui Jianlian!” Originally, Song Yixiao planned to confess to her mother-in-law. Now the Grand Princess even kept Jian Xubai from staying inside, which clearly suggested her bias for Song Yixiao. In this case, i
Song Yixiao took a deep breath and put on a peaceful look, saying calmly, “Mother, do you remember this? As I said just now, according to my stepmother, it is not only the Liu Family but also the Jin Family who collude with Cui Jianlian in the conspiration against me.”“Exactly, but it should not be Jin Suke’s idea?” The Grand Princess said seriously. “Jin Suke is not such a person, but some of his descendants are rather disappointing!”“If I’m right, the reason why the Jin Family interferes with this matter must be that the second young mistress in Prince of Hengshan’s mansion acts as a go-between!” Song Yixiao said. “Xubai tells me that the Jin Family hasn’t shown the attitude in court by far?”The Grand Princess said with a frown, “You want to force the Jin Family to support the Crown Prince with this? It is kind of a merit, but I don’t think it will let the Noble Consort vent her anger. You’ve underestimated how mad a person of an exalted p