Madam Wen’s heart was shattered, and the world before her eyes was dark. The surroundings were lively and bustling, with the continuous sound of musical instrunts and laughter reaching her ears, yet she felt as if she were trapped in a dark, sunless ice cellar, with no one able to pull her out.
"Madam, Madam." The maid called softly. Seeing soone glance over, she couldn’t restrain herself and boldly pinched the soft flesh on Madam Wen’s body in a spot unseen by others.
Madam Wen ca to her senses, her face devoid of color, as if she were mourning the loss of her parents. Her lips trembled, her teeth chattered, and her eyes lifelessly turned toward Consort Fan.
Consort Fan had already stood up and, holding a wine cup, walked towards where the Emperor sat.
Upon seeing this, Song Ci’s lips curled in a sarcastic smile, then he sympathetically glanced at the teetering, pale-faced Madam Wen and shook his head.
It’s over, all gone!
Madam Song had learned of it too. Although she had already held a dismissive view of Wen Zishan, she hadn’t anticipated such a developnt between her and Prince Zhou. She sighed as she looked again at Madam Wen.
Prince Zhou sought and received what he wished for, but Madam Wen, perhaps not. It remains to be seen if the Wen Family will truly stand with Prince Zhou in the future. This depends on how dearly they cherish Wen Zishan.
Madam Song caressed the jade bracelet on her wrist and gazed toward the Emperor’s seating.
There, she saw Consort Fan smiling as she toasted Emperor Chu, delivering the sa old blessings before transitioning into coquettishness.
Truth be told, watching Consort Fan act coquettishly like a young girl, Madam Song and her peers felt quite uncomfortable.
"... Your Majesty, you bestow favor so generously, surely you will not play favorites. Prince Xiao already has two concubines, with both sons and daughters aplenty. It’s said another concubine even carries your royal grandson. Yet, the prince has only one official wife and one concubine, with just Bao’er under his knee. You must appoint another concubine for him," Consort Fan said softly, her eyes filled with reverence, adoration, and trust as she looked at Emperor Chu.
Consort Zhou forced a smile, facing the sidelong, aningful smiles of her sister-in-law, feeling as if arrows were piercing her body.
She already knew about the situation at Gonghe Hall.
Utterly shaless!
Emperor Chu was greatly pleased by Consort Fan’s trust, chuckling while holding his wine cup, "Why, you think Bao’er not enough, wanting more grandsons? Have you taken a liking to any particular noble lady?"
Consort Fan coyly replied, "It’s just that I wish to have more good children to call you Grandfather Emperor and bring you joy at your knees, hence seeking a bit of grace." She shot a glance towards Madam Wen’s location, adding, "This humble concubine sees that Madam Wen’s eldest daughter is quite talented and accomplished, truly a model among won, otherwise she wouldn’t receive the Empress’s praise. She and our prince would make such a fitting pair. Why not betroth her to our prince, Your Majesty?"
Consort Zhou’s face turned livid with rage, yet she had to maintain a gracious smile.
Emperor Chu’s hand holding the wine cup paused, his smile diminished as he looked at Consort Fan, "Are you referring to Miss Wen, the one who played the zither earlier?"
At that mont, Duke Zhou had already whispered a few words into his ear.
Emperor Chu’s gaze beca suddenly stern.
Consort Fan felt a tremor in her heart, yet continued smiling and nodding, "What does Your Majesty think?"
What do I think?
My face feels a bit painful.
Emperor Chu couldn’t help but glance in the direction of Song Zhiyuan, who raised his wine cup at him with an unreadable smile.
Emperor Chu: "..."
Feeling the bitterness, the "heh," and understanding what it ans to slap one’s own face!
Clearly, he intended to pair his most loyal minister with a fine bride, yet found it tied to his own family. I’m truly ashad.
Pri Minister Song, I sincerely ant to arrange this union, do you believe ?
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