Chapter 1239 - 33: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
Chapter 1239: Chapter 33: The Pearl Collector and the Princess
Li Qinghe shook the paper in the air, signaling the Chief Palace Maid to take another clear look, then turned and left with Wang Linglan.
The Chief Palace Maid was left standing in the wind alone, bewildered. She couldn’t believe her eyes as she watched Li Qinghe’s back disappear behind the screen, completely shocked. This mute girl actually dared to disrespect her like this? Didn’t she know she represented Consort Rou? How dare she refuse Consort Rou’s invitation like this? Didn’t she want to marry the Prince?
Oh... wait... Consort Rou never really intended to approve of the marriage between the Prince and this Pearl Collector. Whether or not this mute girl goes to the palace today, Consort Rou wouldn’t agree. Moreover, today’s summoning by Consort Rou was simply meant to humiliate her and make her retreat on her own.
Now, the mute girl directly refused the invitation; did she perhaps already understand Consort Rou’s intention?
So, was the actual fool herself and Consort Rou? Was this mute girl actually clever?
The Chief Palace Maid realized this, frozen in place. What was the point of her flaunting earlier? She had been like a monkey bouncing around, flaunting the power of the Consort Rou behind her, while others were merely watching a show?
The Chief Palace Maid was filled with mixed emotions and had a slight urge to curse. She stopped overthinking, took the two words left by Li Qinghe, and prepared to return to the palace to report back.
Li Qinghe, on the other hand, took Wang Linglan to the backyard of the Princess Mansion; the assignments set by the Princess were still unfinished. The calligraphy and zither practice were also still undone, so she quickly went to practice writing.
"Qinghe, is this really okay? That was the Chief Palace Maid beside Consort Rou, did you hear her say it? She’s the Prince’s aunt, like a mother to him," Wang Linglan asked nervously.
Li Qinghe gestured: It’s not okay if we go.
"Why?" Wang Linglan looked puzzled.
Li Qinghe began writing on paper: Mom, do you think that Palace Maid’s attitude was good?
Wang Linglan shook her head vigorously.
Li Qinghe continued writing: Consort Rou doesn’t like me, that’s why her Palace Maid has such an attitude. Since she doesn’t like me, why would she call me over? To intimidate, or to make me give up A-hai on my own?
Wang Linglan was stunned, paused, then said, "So, if we just don’t go, will Consort Rou give you trouble? Will she complain to the Emperor about your behavior?"
Li Qinghe curled her lips, writing quickly and firmly: Mom, did you forget whose student I am? When I need to be tough, I should be tough; I absolutely cannot embarrass the Princess!
Wang Linglan looked at the confident and slightly playful smile on Li Qinghe’s face and also smiled. Indeed, her daughter was not only their daughter but also the Princess’s student, so she could not appear weak.
When Tianmiao returned, Li Qinghe wrote to inform her of what happened. Tang Zhishi frowned, looking a bit displeased. What was the aunt playing at? The marriage with Qinghe had already been approved by Father Emperor, was she still intending to oppose it?
Tianmiao laughed, patting Li Qinghe’s shoulder: "Well done, you didn’t disgrace me."
Li Qinghe smiled shyly.
"So as a reward, let’s add another half-hour to today’s calligraphy practice," Tianmiao said with a smile.
Li Qinghe’s smile froze on her face.
"Royal Sister, is it really okay to bully Qinghe like this?" Tang Zhishi said meekly from the side. Although he was afraid of his sister, for the sake of his wife, he had to stand his ground.
"Then why don’t you practice calligraphy for her, while Qinghe and I enjoy some barbecue and watch you write?" Tianmiao turned to look at Tang Zhishi, smiling kindly.
Tang Zhishi choked, silently bowing his head in agreement.
"Your aunt has quite the schemes; you’d better resolve it soon," Tianmiao suddenly said lightly.