Hoping that she could understand?
Chu Qing blinked her eyes, let out a soft laugh, and then drawled, "The princess had a quarrel with the Second Prince's favorite concubine. What... should I understand about you?"
Huyan Zhuoyi was rendered speechless by Chu Qing's words. She never expected that this woman would be so unyielding and say such cold - hearted things.
Shouldn't she have tried to persuade her?
Huyan Zhuoyi had never met someone with Chu Qing's personality before. Even though she was usually eloquent, she didn't know how to respond this time.
Seeing that the other was silenced, Chu Qing continued with a beaming smile, "Your Highness should return to the Honglu Temple earlier. After all, we in the Great Yan Kingdom attach great importance to reputation, especially for those of noble status. But... if the customs in your Western Liang are more liberal, I won't say much."
Huyan Zhuoyi gritted her teeth secretly, thinking that Chu Qing was implying that she was promiscuous!
Since the mistress of the Ning Prince's Mansion had issued an order for her to leave, if she insisted on staying, it would really be... improper!
But...
She had heard before that the Princess of Ning was just from a merchant family and not worthy of being on the grand stage. But after seeing her these days, this woman seemed to outshine her everywhere. This made Huyan Zhuoyi both envious and resentful.
"Qingqing, don't be so childish." Just as Huyan Zhuoyi was thinking about how to get through to Wei Ying, Wei Ying unexpectedly spoke up. This made her stunned for a moment, and then there was a hint of pride in her eyes.
Chu Qing was also taken aback by Wei Ying's words. Then she stopped smiling and said coolly, "Does Your Highness think that I'm being childish?"
Hearing this, Wei Ying let out a soft sigh, "The princess doesn't want to go back and face the situation for now. So, let her stay in the mansion for a few days. As for the princess's reputation, no one would dare to say anything."
"The one who has the final say in the Ning Prince's Mansion is Your Highness. If Your Highness thinks it's okay, I naturally won't say anything more." With that, Chu Qing turned around and was about to leave.
Seeing that Chu Qing was angry, there was also a hint of annoyance in Wei Ying's tone, "You weren't like this before."
Chu Qing stopped in her tracks at the door. Then, without turning back, she said coldly, "I've always been the same person, but Your Highness, you've changed."
As soon as the words were out, Chu Qing stepped forward and pushed open the door, walking out.
Lüluo and Liuxin, who had been quietly serving beside them, immediately followed.
Watching Chu Qing's departing back, Wei Ying frowned slightly.
Seeing this, Huyan Zhuoyi immediately walked up to Wei Ying and said timidly, "Did I upset the princess consort? If the princess consort doesn't want me to stay, I'll go back. But... that woman is so overbearing. Relying on the emperor's brother's favor, she's always disrespectful to me... I..."
Wei Ying looked up at her and then said seemingly helplessly, "Your Highness doesn't need to be like this. If you really want to hide outside for a few days, then do so. It's just that Qingqing has been overly spoiled by me usually."
"Your Highness, don't be angry with the princess consort because of me. It's not worth it. Your Highness and the princess consort are deeply in love. I'm just an outsider." Huyan Zhuoyi lowered her head and whispered.
"Your Highness should go back and rest well first." Wei Ying seemed a bit annoyed as he said in a deep voice.
Although Huyan Zhuoyi really wanted to stay and say a few more words, she knew when to stop. She knew that the conflict between these two needed to be slowly fanned to burn more fiercely.
So, after bowing to Wei Ying, Huyan Zhuoyi turned around and left.
After she left, there was an unfathomable look in Wei Ying's eyes.
...
"Second Prince, do you think the princess will be driven out by Chu... the Princess of Ning?" The woman called Shengxiang by Huyan Longhao was gently massaging his shoulders. At this time, the veil on her face had been removed.
"You should know very well what kind of person the Princess of Ning is." Huyan Longhao squinted his wolf - like eyes and reached out to hold the woman's delicate hand.
This favorite concubine called Shengxiang was actually Xu Xin.
Now she had been disguised by Huyan Longhao into another appearance. Even her mother, Mrs. Wang, was stunned for a long time when she saw her like this.
Seeing that Huyan Longhao had grabbed her hand, although it hurt a bit, Xu Xin still gave a coquettish smile, "She's not an easy person to deal with. How could she tolerate... a beauty like the princess staying in the Ning Prince's Mansion?"
When it came to the word "beauty", there was a flash of hatred in Xu Xin's eyes.
She really didn't get along well with Huyan Zhuoyi, the third princess of Western Liang.
After she joined Huyan Longhao's group, she found that there was another woman in the group.
And this woman was Huyan Longhao's younger sister.
However, this woman often sneered at her. Xu Xin knew that she was dependent on others, so she endured it all.
This time, Huyan Longhao ordered the two of them to quarrel because he had something he wanted Huyan Zhuoyi to do. Xu Xin was secretly delighted. Taking this opportunity, she had a proper quarrel with this over - confident princess, and she felt much better.
Hearing what Xu Xin said, Huyan Longhao just hooked the corner of his mouth and smiled without saying a word.
He naturally knew what was on Xu Xin's mind.
She wanted to use him to take revenge, and he was happy to watch them in turmoil.
"Master, the third princess has sent a message." Wu Shi walked in and took out a small bamboo tube from his sleeve.
Seeing this, Xu Xin lowered her eyes and retreated.
She wasn't qualified to know what Huyan Longhao was up to.
After seeing that Xu Xin had wisely walked out, Huyan Longhao took the letter from Wu Shi expressionlessly.
However, after reading the content of the letter, his originally gloomy face finally relaxed.
Although Huyan Zhuoyi hadn't completed the task he had assigned, it seemed that the Ning Prince and the Princess of Ning had quarreled?