Chapter 276 Princess Syndrome

"If that day really comes, this princess will laugh at you."

At these words, Madam Cai's face immediately darkened, revealing a disapproving anger.

How could she not hear that Luo Qianxue's sarcastic remarks were deliberately trying to sow discord between her and Ji Yuntang?

At the same time, Luo Qianxue's words also revealed something to Madam Cai.

That was, her earlier deliberate flattery was all an act.

Now Luo Qianxue's true face was revealed.

She clearly already knew that Madam Cai had acknowledged Ji Yuntang as her goddaughter at the Xu family's full-moon banquet, yet she pretended to be completely unaware, deliberately calling her daughter Xie Jinrong's illegitimate child, and now she was maliciously sowing discord.

Madam Cai stared coldly at Luo Qianxue. Though she was the same age as Ji Yuntang, just sixteen, she actually had such cunning.

Madam Cai finally understood why her son always avoided Luo Qianxue like a snake or scorpion!

Because she was originally a poisonous scorpion wrapped in a beautiful skin, ready to pounce and bite at any moment.

Before meeting Luo Qianxue, Madam Cai had never imagined that someone could display "malice" and "disgust" so perfectly.

A faint sneer curled at the corner of her mouth. Her tone was like a gentle breeze, carrying a smile but devoid of any emotion.

"Tang'er is someone recognized by our whole family. I trust her, and naturally I believe that the day the Tenth Princess mentioned will never come."

"I only know that my daughter is the best and most outstanding woman under heaven, regardless of whether she is someone else's illegitimate child."

"Low status doesn't mean bad character; on the contrary, high status doesn't guarantee good character. When did character become equivalent to status?"

"Does the Tenth Princess think I'm right?"

Luo Qianxue: "..."

Her chest tightened. She gritted her teeth, suppressing her indignation, and her hand under her sleeve clenched so hard that her knuckles turned white.

"Utterly foolish!"

"This princess sees that you have all been bewitched by Ji Yuntang. What aspect of her can compare to me that you all take her side like this?"

Luo Qianxue's sudden outburst scared Consort Li so much that her heart trembled!

She coughed repeatedly and gave Luo Qianxue signals, but it was all useless.

Luo Qianxue had clearly locked horns with Madam Cai.

At this moment, Consort Li had only three words in her mind: "No hope!"

Luo Qianxue wanting Madam Cai to approve of her—alas, no hope!

Meeting Luo Qianxue's bloodshot, hate-filled eyes, Madam Cai's heart gradually sank to the bottom.

She had long heard that Ji Yuntang and her mother Consort Li were on bad terms, but she didn't know how severe it was.

Seeing them today, Madam Cai fully understood: this was not just discord; this was clearly murderous intent toward Ji Yuntang.

Although Consort Li wore a generous and proper smile, her words and actions were full of malice.

As for Luo Qianxue, she even wanted to kill Ji Yuntang!

This mother and daughter were no good people.

This was the conclusion Madam Cai reached after meeting them today.

Concealing her emotions was second nature to her. She smiled at Luo Qianxue, her voice as calm as ever.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, let alone a mother. Which mother in the world would think her own child is bad?"

"The Tenth Princess, as a golden branch and jade leaf, is naturally excellent. You and Tang'er each have your own strengths. I think you should just be yourself; there's no need to compare with her."

"Speaking of which, you address Prince Ye as third imperial brother and call Tang'er third imperial sister-in-law. Then according to seniority, you should also call me aunt."

"A girl's reputation is extremely important. What you said today, I, your aunt, won't hold it against you. Once I leave this hall, I'll forget it all and not breathe a word."

"I only hope that the Tenth Princess will show more kindness to my daughter in the future. Even if you dislike her, it can't change the fact that she saved your third imperial brother. I advise the Tenth Princess once more: one must have a conscience!"

With these words, Madam Cai bowed and performed a curtsy, her movements neat and fluid.

"Consort Li, Tenth Princess, I have matters to attend to at home, so I'll take my leave now!"

After saying this, without waiting for Consort Li's reply, she turned and left.

But Luo Qianxue's screech rang out behind her, shrill and piercing.

"No, you can't leave yet! Stop for this princess!"

Madam Cai turned around and asked coldly, "Does the Tenth Princess have any further instructions?"

"You must agree to let me marry Brother Liuzheng, otherwise you won't set foot outside Weiyang Palace today."

Madam Cai's eyes darkened, and a cold chill flickered in her eyes.

So this was the real purpose of Consort Li and Luo Qianxue summoning her to the palace today.

Wanting to marry her son?

Pfft!

Xie Liuzheng would probably want to vomit at the sight of her!

Madam Cai's gaze was cold, but a slight smile curled at her lips. She said gently to Luo Qianxue:

"As I just said, the Tenth Princess calls Tang'er third imperial sister-in-law and calls me aunt. If I were to let you marry Zheng'er, it would disrupt the seniority between you."

This was meant to give Luo Qianxue a way out, so as not to cause an ugly scene in front of Consort Li.

Unexpectedly, Luo Qianxue didn't appreciate it at all.

She was furious and spoke without any restraint.

"Who wants to call you aunt? You can only be my mother-in-law! Whoever opposes this princess, I'll kill them!"

"As long as you agree, I'll immediately have my father emperor and mother consort prepare a generous dowry, and then I'll be carried in grand style into your Rongguo Duke's mansion, ensuring your whole family gains face."

Madam Cai: "..."

Before, she only thought Luo Qianxue wasn't very bright; now she truly thought Luo Qianxue was unhinged.

And a serious one at that, incurable.

It didn't sound like she was asking for Madam Cai's permission, but rather like she was granting a favor or giving an order.

As if, by merely saying she wanted to marry into the Rongguo Duke’s estate, all fifty-six members of the household would welcome her with open arms.

Madam Cai rolled her eyes inwardly, thinking that the princess had really let her status go to her head—she had princess syndrome.

No real skills, just plenty of problems.

Despite these thoughts, Madam Cai’s expression remained composed and dignified.

She spoke slowly, “Though I am Zheng’er’s mother, I can't make decisions about his love life for him.”

“The Tenth Princess knows his temperament well—he's always been super picky. If he wanted to marry, he would have done so long ago and not waited until now. I'm afraid you'll end up disappointed with this request.”

What Madam Cai didn’t say was that Xie Liuzheng was allergic to women.

Especially to those who were arrogant and unreasonable.

Of course, she knew that if she said this, Luo Qianxue wouldn’t believe it.

She would only think Madam Cai was making excuses to keep her out of the Rongguo Duke’s estate.

Seeing that Madam Cai dared to refuse her, Luo Qianxue blew up, pointing at her and snapping,

“What's that supposed to mean? Are you trying to say that Brother Liuzheng looks down on me?”

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