HomeSheng Shi Di FeiChapter 63: Wedding Turmoil

Chapter 63: Wedding Turmoil

After losing face during the previous wedding, Dowager Consort Xianzhao was determined to regain prestige this time. The ceremony to welcome the Secondary Consort was just as grand as that for the Principal Consort. Given Princess Lingyu’s status as a princess, no outsider could find fault with this. This only made Ye Ying’s already unhappy expression grow darker. On the wedding day, when Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao arrived to offer congratulations, Prince Li Mojing personally stood at the entrance to welcome them. Ye Li noticed that Mojing maintained his usual stern expression without a trace of joy. If not for his brand-new crimson wedding attire and his admittedly handsome features, passing guests might have wondered if they should return home to change into mourning clothes before attending this… wedding.

Now Ye Li truly felt sympathy for Ye Ying. Mojing wasn’t naturally cold – he just habitually put on an act. If any man dared to wear such a lifeless expression at her wedding, she would kick him to death in this life and the next.

After indicating to Mojing not to mind them, Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li were led into the Prince’s mansion by the household steward. Indeed, Mojing had no time to attend to them. Perhaps to regain face lost last time, Dowager Consort Xianzhao not only arranged an extravagant ceremony but also invited the Empress Dowager herself to preside over her son’s wedding. The opportunity to curry favor with the Empress Dowager was too good to pass up. Thus, all noble officials in the capital, invited or not, sought ways to offer their congratulations. The Prince’s mansion was suddenly crowded with guests coming and going like clouds.

“What’s wrong? What are you thinking about?” Seeing Ye Li’s peculiar and troubled expression, Mo Xiuyao asked with a smile. Ye Li shook her head and said with a laugh, “Nothing much. I just wonder if Prince Li maintains the same expression year-round. Isn’t this his big day? Others might think he’s dissatisfied with His Majesty’s marriage decree.” Mo Xiuyao glanced back at Mojing at the entrance and said with a smile, “Jing Li has rarely smiled since childhood. Those who know him are used to it.” Ye Li wasn’t particularly concerned about this issue. Before the ceremony began, male and female guests were seated separately. Once inside, stewards came forward to escort Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li to their respective areas.

The mansion’s female steward led Ye Li into the inner courtyard. The female guests attending the wedding feast were gathered in the mansion’s garden and its pavilions for rest and conversation. Passing through the garden where noble ladies gathered in small groups, Ye Li was led to an elegant pavilion on the eastern side. Inside sat ladies of high status or advanced age, with Dowager Consort Xianzhao personally attending alongside Ye Ying. Seeing Ye Ying’s resentful expression and the hidden displeasure in Dowager Consort Xianzhao’s brow, Ye Li inwardly sighed. Ye Ying and Ye Yue were both Lady Wang’s daughters, both stunningly beautiful, yet how different they were! It seemed Old Madam Ye and Minister Ye’s decision was correct – even though Ye Ying’s beauty might surpass Ye Yue’s, with her temperament, she would have been torn to pieces had she entered the palace.

“Greetings, Consort Dowager,” Ye Li stepped forward to pay her respects.

Dowager Consort Xianzhao made to rise in welcome, but of course, Ye Li couldn’t allow that. Before she could speak, Ye Li smiled and said, “So many have arrived before me – I’m the last to come. Please don’t blame me.” The Dowager Consort shifted slightly before settling back down, saying with a smile, “Not at all. Having the Princess Consort of Prince Ding grace our humble home is an honor. I wonder if Prince Ding…” Ye Li smiled and replied, “His Highness has also come but went to the outer courtyard first. He will come to pay his respects to you shortly.” Dowager Consort Xianzhao’s face beamed with endless praise for Ye Li, though of course, neither took these compliments seriously. Though the Dowager Consort wasn’t very old, she was technically of the same generation as Mo Xiuyao. She had never expected Prince Ding would personally come to pay respects to her.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ye Li noticed that most seated in the pavilion were familiar faces. However, Princess Imperial Zhaoyang, Princess Imperial Zhaoren, and Old Madam Hua had not yet arrived. Lady Nan Hou, seated in front, rose to offer her seat to Ye Li, who accepted with thanks. Lady Nan Hou was the mother-in-law of Ye Jin, the eldest Ye daughter. Ye Li had a decent impression of that brother-in-law and chatted briefly with Lady Nan Hou.

While listening to the noble ladies casually discussing acceptable palace gossip, Ye Li occasionally joined in. She noticed with puzzlement that Ye Ying, seated below Dowager Consort Xianzhao, remained almost completely silent. She sat there alone like a beautiful puppet. Due to the occasion, Ye Ying’s appearance differed from her usual elegant style. She wore the formal red Princess Consort’s ceremonial robes embroidered with gold peonies, which only made her seem more unnatural. Just looking at her made people feel inexplicably uncomfortable. One had to say, Lady Wang had spoiled Ye Ying to the point where she was nothing like a proper noble family’s principal daughter. Lady Wang had devoted all of Ye Ying’s intelligence and time to learning zither, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, song, and dance. In reality, many noble young ladies weren’t versed in these arts at all or only chose one or two to study. Their excellent family backgrounds meant they did not worry about making good marriages. While having a reputation as a talented lady was a nice additional decoration, if forced to choose between being known as talented versus having skills in management and authority, anyone would choose the latter.

“Speaking of which, Princess Consort Ding and Ying’er haven’t had a proper chat in quite some time. We old ladies shouldn’t keep the Princess Consort sitting here. Ying’er, why don’t you accompany Princess Consort Ding for a walk?” Dowager Consort Xianzhao had naturally noticed Ye Li’s gaze falling on Ye Ying and directly instructed her. Ye Ying looked at Ye Li and rose, pressing her lips together. Ye Li stood and smiled at the Dowager Consort, “Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Ladies, please excuse me.”

Watching the two sisters leave, Lady Nan Hou remarked with a smile, “The Princess Consort of Prince Ding is so elegant in speech and proper in conduct. An ordinary family’s daughter would surely be overwhelmed. No wonder Old Madam Hua also speaks highly of her.” Others agreed repeatedly. They all had daughters – who knew if their daughters might have been chosen to marry into Prince Ding’s household if Ye Li hadn’t? While Prince Ding’s family status was high, he currently held no power at court and was a cripple. Who wouldn’t ache to see their carefully raised daughter married to such a man? Thus, they couldn’t help but feel sympathy and pity for Ye Li, who had married first. Looking at this girl of only fifteen or sixteen who could maintain such composure despite marrying such a husband, she was indeed admirable.

In contrast, the Princess Consort of Prince Li, whom noble young ladies of the capital had once envied greatly, was somewhat disappointing. Wasn’t she supposed to be the premier beauty skilled in all the arts? She didn’t even know how to conduct herself properly in the company. What did Prince Li see in her? She was nothing like the Princess Consort of Prince Ding despite coming from the same household. Of course, such judgments remained only in their hearts – they would never voice them in front of Dowager Consort Xianzhao.

Ye Li led Ye Ying through the garden, one in front and one behind. Though Ye Li tried to choose secluded paths, their different statuses still drew attention. Fortunately, everyone knew their place and understood the sisters wished to catch up, so no one came forward to disturb them. Ye Li glanced at Ye Ying’s resentful expression as she clutched her handkerchief and frowned, asking helplessly, “What’s wrong with you? The Secondary Consort hasn’t even entered the household yet – who are you putting on this wronged wife act for?”

Ye Ying glared at her hatefully and said softly, “Do you think… his Highness truly loves me?”

Ye Li mentally rolled her eyes – if he truly loved you, would things be like this now?

“Back then… he said he only liked me, that he would only be good to me alone.”

Ye Li struggled to keep her numb face from contorting as she imagined Mojing declaring his love to Ye Ying with his expressionless face, her heart twitching. With a man who couldn’t even manage an expression, girl, how good must your eyesight be to convince yourself he truly loves you?

“Why… why is everything different after marriage?” Ye Ying asked, somewhat dazed.

“About that…” Ye Li suddenly felt possessed by a charitable spirit and wanted to comfort Ye Ying. “Isn’t there a saying… marriage is love’s tomb? Since you’re already in the tomb, don’t dwell on what came before. Better to die early and achieve early salvation. Love? Don’t be silly – that’s for outside the tomb.” Ye Ying was startled by her sudden strange words and murmured with downcast eyes, “Tomb… so I really shouldn’t have married?” Ye Li wanted to slap herself but continued with an unchanged expression, “Of course not. Men should marry when of age, women likewise. Even if you don’t enter this tomb, you’d have to enter another. At least this one looks better, right? Look at all these young ladies and gentlemen – they’re all lovey-dovey before marriage, but have you ever read any romance novels about what happens after the talented scholars and beautiful maidens get married?”

Ye Ying paused, then shook her head. Ye Li said seriously, “Exactly. Before marriage, it’s mutual love and devotion. After marriage, it’s food, fuel, oil, salt, in-laws, and children. Don’t be sad – at least ninety-nine percent of people in the capital live like this. No one will laugh at you.”

Ye Ying stared at Ye Li strangely, as if seeing her for the first time. After a long while, she said reluctantly, “Why aren’t you like this? Prince Ding’s household only has you and the Prince as masters.”

“Oh, are you envying me?” Ye Li waved her hand and said, “Our situation is different. Look, you wouldn’t want to marry our Prince, right? I guess most people wouldn’t. This way… doesn’t that mean the Prince is mine alone?”

“Is that so?” Ye Ying lowered her head thoughtfully. Ye Li had no interest in knowing what she was thinking – she remembered she hadn’t come to chat with Ye Ying or provide counseling. Seeing Ye Ying lost in thought, Ye Li asked casually, “Speaking of which… I never thought you’d like Prince Li. I thought you’d prefer an elegant, refined gentleman.”

Ye Ying came back to her senses, her face reddening as she bit her lip and stared at Ye Li. “Are you here to blame me for stealing Prince Li, or to mock me?”

“Neither. I’m here to thank you.” Ye Li took her hand with feigned sentiment. “Though we don’t share the same mother, we’re still sisters, aren’t we? Did Fourth Sister think I would turn against you over a man? Before, I was only angry that you didn’t tell me the truth. Though we didn’t get along well growing up, when have I ever competed with you for something you liked? If you had just talked to me properly then, we could have resolved the engagement privately, without causing all that later trouble that made everyone lose face.”

Ye Ying looked doubtfully at Ye Li’s sincere expression. Thinking back, she had indeed taken many things from Ye Li since childhood, but Ye Li had never said anything (that was because she couldn’t be bothered). However, at the time, Ye Ying had wanted everyone to know about Ye Li’s broken engagement to shame her – who would have thought she would end up being the one shamed? Thinking this way, even Ye Ying’s proud heart felt somewhat uncomfortable, though she would never admit it. Ye Li didn’t pay attention to her expression and continued with a regretful sigh, “I always thought Fourth Sister would surely be matched with the capital’s finest scholar or such, a perfect match of talent and beauty. Really… fate is cruel.”

Ye Ying blushed. She had certainly fantasized about her ideal match before. She had imagined a handsome, graceful man in white robes tenderly holding her hand and gazing at her lovingly. But after meeting Prince Li, his status and the pleasure of stepping over Ye Li gradually made her forget her former dreams. After truly falling in love with Prince Li, she dismissed those as merely childish thoughts. But now, the man she truly loved was treating her this way… If… if it were someone else, they surely wouldn’t treat me like this… Ye Ying thought vaguely.

“You… you don’t hate me?” Ye Ying looked at her hesitantly.

Ye Li smiled faintly, “As you said last time, wasn’t it Father’s idea? Perhaps Father felt I wasn’t suitable for Prince Li. But looking at it now, Father was right – Prince Li and I weren’t compatible. I’m very content with my current life, and Prince Ding is good to me.” Looking at Ye Li’s gentle, tolerant smile, the hesitation in Ye Ying’s eyes gradually faded. She bit her lip somewhat pitifully and said, “Could it be that Father knew Prince Li would be like this and that’s why he had me marry him? Mother always says Father and Grandmother value you most. Father must have thought Prince Li wasn’t good enough and had me replace you!” Ye Li looked skyward – isn’t it your mother who wants you to hate me? I don’t see how those two at-home value me at all. Looking sideways at Ye Ying, Ye Li felt some pity for Minister Ye. This was the precious daughter he had cherished and spoiled.

“Everyone knows Father loves you most. I suppose people can misjudge sometimes. Do you remember what Father said to you then?”

Ye Ying lowered her head and said softly, “Father… Father said Sister Zhaoyi and I are blood sisters, so Sister Zhaoyi would naturally care for me more. If I married Prince Li, I could also help Sister Zhaoyi somewhat, and with Sister Zhaoyi there, others wouldn’t dare bully me. Also… if I didn’t marry Prince Li, I would only be able to marry a court official’s son in the future. If that happened, with Ye Li married to Prince Li as Princess Consort, wouldn’t I always be beneath her?”

Ye Li nodded. If not for Prince Ding and her special circumstances at the time, the Emperor would never have allowed two daughters from the Minister’s household to marry imperial princes. But… was that all? Ye Li felt something wasn’t right. Would her father instigate his younger daughter to steal his elder daughter’s fiancé just because he favored her too much? It seemed unreasonable no matter how she thought about it. There must be something she didn’t know. However, looking at Ye Ying’s expression, she probably didn’t know the truth either. After all this time, Ye Li had come to understand something about Ye Ying. Though she appeared arrogant, proud, and genuinely selfish when it came to real schemes, her destructive power was probably less than Ye Shan and Ye Lin’s. She had been spoiled too much by Lady Wang, typically remembering only the sweet things and forgetting the bitter. Even after being caught and educated by Old Madam Ye several times, she would revert to her old ways after a few days.

Thinking there was nothing more useful to learn from Ye Ying, Ye Li prepared to leave, but Ye Ying grabbed her hand. “What should I do?”

“Am I your mother?” Ye Li said patiently. “You’re Prince Li’s Principal Consort – even Princess Lingyu can’t override your status. As long as you keep Prince Mojing’s heart and don’t let Dowager Consort Xianzhao dislike you, life won’t be so difficult.” Ye Ying glared at her dissatisfaction – she didn’t just want life to be not difficult, she wanted to live comfortably! Ye Li took a deep breath helplessly and said, “For instance right now, you should properly accompany the Dowager Consort in receiving guests, and let others know you are the legitimate Principal Consort of Prince Li’s household. Understand? If you have any other questions, go ask Grandmother. You don’t think I, who just married and has no in-laws to serve, would know more than Grandmother?” Ye Li felt no guilt in deflecting the trouble – the Old Madam would certainly be willing to guide her. “However, if you’re unhappy about anything, you can write to me. If there’s anything you can’t figure out, I can quietly give you some advice. After all, we’re sisters, aren’t we? So, you must secretly tell me if anything happens in the Ye family or Prince Li’s household.”

After sending Ye Ying away, Ye Li finally let out a long breath. She had chatted aimlessly with Ye Ying for so long but learned nothing.

“Third Young Master Feng, if you’ve heard enough, why don’t you come out?” Glancing at the treetop, Ye Li said flatly.

“Hehe…” The dense branches were pushed aside, revealing a figure in magnificent red robes. “Princess Consort Ding, we meet again. What a pleasure. However… how did the Princess Consort know it was me?” Ye Li looked at him expressionlessly and said, “If Third Young Master Feng could avoid dressing so brilliantly eye-catching and making himself so fragrant…”

“Fragrant?!” Feng Zhiyao’s eye twitched as he raised his sleeve to smell it. “This is the latest, most elegant magnolia scent from Suhe House – how could it be overly fragrant? You can’t even smell it unless you’re very close. I, Third Young Master Feng, am a refined gentleman with taste, not some vulgar fool who dumps perfume all over himself.” Seeing Feng Zhiyao’s stiff, ugly expression, Ye Li lowered her eyes and smiled faintly. After inspecting his appearance and finding nothing that would damage his image as a refined gentleman, Feng Zhiyao attributed his exposure to Ye Li accidentally seeing the corner of his robe. With an intoxicated, narcissistic smile he said, “I never expected the Princess Consort to care so much about me, able to guess my identity just from seeing a tiny corner of my robe. This is truly… the greatest honor…”

“Third Young Master Feng,” Ye Li raised her head with a smile, “Has no one taught you the saying ‘don’t trifle with a friend’s wife’? Or… should I relay your words to His Highness? Also, I was certain it was Third Young Master Feng because in the entire capital, apart from the groom, no man would dress so… flamboyantly.”

“Gah—” Feng Zhiyao’s smile froze on his face, and he nearly fell from the tree. He helplessly shrugged and rubbed his stiff face, saying, “Very well, Third Young Master Feng admits his mistake. Please be magnanimous, Princess Consort.”

Ye Li nodded graciously while Feng Zhiyao turned his face away, his handsome features distorted. He finally understood why Mo Xiuyao would marry Ye Li – birds of a feather flock together! He had never met a woman who could act better than Ye Li, just as he had never met a man who could change faces faster than Mo Xiuyao! Speaking of which… “The Princess Consort’s theory just now was truly brilliant. Marriage is love’s tomb? Hmm?” Remembering what he had overheard, Feng Zhiyao became smug again. He wondered if Ah Yao knew his dear Princess Consort’s thoughts.

Ye Li showed no embarrassment, nodding seriously, “Third Young Master Feng should trust this Princess Consort – this saying is absolutely a time-tested warning. I believe the Young Master must agree with this statement, otherwise, why would someone of your advanced age still be unmarried?”

“Nonsense! I’m the same age as Mo Xiuyao!”

Rubbing his nose, Feng Zhiyao smiled bitterly, “I’d like to enter the tomb, but unfortunately, she doesn’t want me.” A faint sadness flashed across his free-spirited, handsome face. Ye Li didn’t know how to comfort someone suffering from unrequited love, so she could only say, “There are plenty of fish in the sea.” Feng Zhiyao smiled bitterly and cupped his hands to thank her for the comfort. Ye Li didn’t want to disturb his melancholy, so she said, “Then I won’t disturb the Young Master further. Farewell.”

“Ah…” Feng Zhiyao stared at the woman turning to leave without hesitation and said, “Your Prince asked me to check on you, and told you to be careful.”

“Thanks.” Be careful. Ye Li pondered as she walked away.

Feng Zhiyao angrily pushed back the branches to hide himself, muttering complaints, “What has this young master become, being ordered around for such trivial matters? If you’re worried, why not come check yourself? Mo Xiuyao, your compensation better be worth this young master’s contribution, otherwise…”

Just as Ye Li returned to the garden, Hua Tianxiang pulled Qin Zhong and Murong Ting over excitedly. “Li’er, are you well?” Qin Zhong asked concernedly, holding Ye Li’s hand. Hua Tianxiang laughed, “Zhong’er, I told you not to worry needlessly. How could she not be well? Everyone in the capital knows of Princess Consort Ding’s formidable reputation now. She’s the one who scared Princess Xiling into crouching on the ground crying!”

“Ali, well done!” Murong Ting praised, patting Ye Li’s shoulder enthusiastically, adding with great regret, “What a pity I missed seeing it that day. Ali, we must have an archery competition sometime.” Ye Li waved her hand with a smile, “Let’s not. I was just scaring a young girl. How could I dare compete in swordsmanship with General Murong’s beloved daughter? Wouldn’t that be showing off in front of an expert?” But Murong Ting wouldn’t accept this excuse, “Hmph, I don’t believe you! We must compete, no matter what!”

“Enough, Ting’er, can’t you talk about something else? Do you want General Murong chasing you down again?” Qin Zhong said, exasperated.

Murong Ting grumbled unhappily, “Zhong’er, you always use my father to frighten me.”

Ye Li looked curiously at Qin Zhong and Hua Tianxiang, but both remained silent under Murong Ting’s threatening gaze. Hua Tianxiang discreetly gave her a look meaning they’d discuss it later. Qin Zhong pulled Ye Li closer and said with a smile, “Since Li’er’s marriage, apart from Tianxiang, none of us have seen you.” Ye Li smiled apologetically, “There have been some small matters at home lately, so I haven’t gone out. Why don’t you all come visit Prince Ding’s mansion in a few days?”

The four found a quiet spot to sit. The three friends asked about Ye Li’s married life, and not wanting them to worry, she selected some pleasant stories to share. Hua Tianxiang said enviously, “Ali is the most fortunate. Those who were afraid to marry into Prince Ding’s household just couldn’t see clearly. Look how comfortable Ali’s life is now. She became the mistress of the household immediately, with few people means less intrigue. Prince Ding doesn’t even have concubines or maids…” Murong Ting nodded in agreement, “Tianxiang is right, Prince Ding is truly admirable!” She showed her unprincipled worship of Prince Ding’s household.

Qin Zhong still showed faint worry in her eyes, but Ye Li smiled and held her hand to show she was fine, and only then did Qin Zhong nod slightly.

As the long-separated friends were chatting happily, with Ye Li temporarily putting aside her troubles to joke with her three friends, suddenly a sharp scream came from somewhere. Murong Ting leaped up from her seat, alertly looking around for the source of the sound. Ye Li frowned and pointed in one direction, “It seems to have come from over there.”

The four looked at each other – that seemed to be where the female guests were resting. They weren’t the only ones who heard the scream; at least half the people in the garden had heard it, and many were now curiously heading in that direction. Murong Ting said in a low voice, “This time if it’s not the bride and groom, it’s the guests. Has heaven taken a dislike to Prince Li’s wedding?” Qin Zhong quickly covered her mouth, glaring at her fiercely, “How can you say such things?”

“Let’s go see what’s happening,” Hua Tianxiang raised an eyebrow. “It would be a waste to miss the excitement at Prince Li’s mansion.”

There was an elegant small courtyard connecting the garden to the front yard, where Prince Li’s household had arranged the female guests’ resting area. The completely separate courtyard had only one entrance from the garden, preventing guests from the front yard from accidentally intruding on the ladies while also keeping them from disturbing the female residents of the mansion. When Ye Li’s group reached the courtyard entrance, many people had already gone in. Ye Li stood at the entrance, surveying the surroundings. Hua Tianxiang asked softly, “Ali, what’s wrong?” Ye Li shook her head and said quietly with a smile, “Who knows what happened, but that woman’s scream was certainly loud. In a courtyard like this, if someone screamed inside a room, it couldn’t possibly be heard across half the garden. So, most likely someone deliberately screamed in the courtyard to draw people over.”

“Let’s stay toward the back, no need to rush to see the excitement,” Ye Li said quietly.

Hua Tianxiang gave her a puzzled look, and though she didn’t understand why Ye Li said this, she didn’t object. Instead, she and Qin Zhong acted in concert, each grabbing one of Murong Ting’s arms as she tried to rush forward.

“Heavens, how could this happen?” Just as they entered the reception hall, they saw two young ladies rushing out with red faces, one saying, “Quickly, someone fetch Dowager Consort Xianzhao.”

The four exchanged glances – something had happened.

Murong Ting said, “Zhong’er, you all wait outside while I go in to look first.” Ye Li grabbed her, saying calmly, “Murong, why don’t you stay with Zhong’er and Tianxiang, and I’ll go look.” Seeing the two young ladies’ faces as red as apples, Ye Li could guess what had happened inside. She was a married woman after all – it wouldn’t do for an unmarried girl like Murong Ting to see something improper.

Qin Zhong and Hua Tianxiang were both clever and quickly understood Ye Li’s meaning. Hua Tianxiang said, “Why don’t we wait a while? There’s no rush to see what’s happening.”

Ye Li shook her head, “I’ll go look first.” She was most worried that foolish Ye Ying had done something she shouldn’t. Moreover, as Prince Li’s Princess Consort’s sister, it wouldn’t be right to stand idly by now that she was here. “Don’t worry, wait here. Dowager Consort Xianzhao should arrive soon.”

Turning inside, she saw many people standing at one room’s doorway. They all stood there with strange expressions, unsure whether to enter or retreat. Ye Li glanced around – most were young women, with a few young wives. The older, more prestigious ladies were all being entertained by Dowager Consort Xianzhao, while other capable household managers had found their places to gather and talk. At this time, those still playing outside were mostly young girls and young wives.

Seeing Ye Li approach, someone finally came to their senses. “Your… greetings to Princess Consort Ding.”

A young wife hurriedly bowed, though trying to maintain grace and propriety, she couldn’t hide her embarrassment.

“Greetings to Princess Consort Ding.” Everyone else quickly followed suit.

Ye Li looked at the varied expressions of the crowd, hearing suggestive moans and heavy breathing coming from behind the half-closed door. Thoroughly exasperated, she stepped forward and, to everyone’s astonishment, fully closed the half-open door. She said calmly, “Let’s go out first. Dowager Consort Xianzhao and Princess Consort Li should be here soon.” Everyone’s faces reddened with shame – they understood the principle of avoiding impropriety, but this bizarre situation had stunned them. They could hardly pretend nothing had happened by sneaking away quietly.

“The Princess Consort is right, let’s leave quickly,” one woman said, and others quickly agreed.

Unfortunately, someone didn’t want this matter to pass smoothly. A maid suddenly appeared from somewhere, rushing over while crying, “Princess! The Princess is inside!”

Bang! The previously closed door was thrown open by the maid, revealing everything inside.

Half the women present seemed turned to stone. Princess? Heavens… what had they stumbled upon?

Ye Li calmly looked at her empty left hand that had failed to grab the maid and quietly withdrew it. Fine, she had meddled unnecessarily. But how dare that maid to dodge her – did she think knowing martial arts made her special?

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