Lady Jinsè was smart. She naturally knew that the King of Dongzhou was trying to reassure her, which was for her own good. A bright smile immediately spread across her face.
"I, I also think this play is wonderful. Xue Pinggui is a man of affection and righteousness, a rare good man. Xue Baochuan, having met such a noble man, should understand her husband's difficulties. That part of the test in the cold kiln is really unnecessary. She is really being petty."
These words were deliberately said to please the King of Dongzhou. She said them happily and cast occasional glances in Dongfang Yinuo's direction.
Dongfang Yinuo gently picked up a cup of tea, drank it, and then put it down casually. Seeing that Dongfang Yinuo didn't refute, Lady Jinsè's smile deepened.
Fight with her? What could this little princess, still so naive, know? As long as she could capture this man's heart, she could have whatever she wanted. Did they want father - daughter affection? In her dream! As long as she was around, she would surely get rid of that woman Dongfang Ruoxi and her child, those two thorns in her eyes.
"Yinuo is silent. I guess you also think this play is wonderful?" the King of Dongzhou said suggestively.
Dongfang Yinuo gave a faint smile and simply said two words, "No way."
"What? Does the princess think what the king said is wrong?"
Dongfang Yinuo looked at Lady Jinsè who had spoken. She was so noble that Lady Jinsè immediately lost her confidence and quickly shifted her gaze to the side.
"I don't think the play is bad. I just think what Lady Jinsè said is wrong."
Now the King of Dongzhou was powerful and her father. She couldn't take it out on him, but she could deal with the woman beside him. Moreover, she came here just to make Lady Jinsè uncomfortable. If Jinsè said something was good, she would say it was wrong.
"Please tell me, princess. Where did I say something wrong?"
Dongfang Yinuo immediately replied, "Wang Baochuan rebelled against her wealthy family for Xue Pinggui and married into the cold kiln. Lady Jinsè actually said such a woman of affection and righteousness is petty. It's really ridiculous. I also want to ask Lady Jinsè. Do you think someone like you is a magnanimous person?"
"Yinuo—"
"Father, don't be angry. I have no intention of being disrespectful to Lady Jinsè. It's just that Lady Jinsè asked for my opinion, so I have to defend Wang Baochuan."
"She rebelled against her noble family of her own will. The hardships in the cold kiln for all those years were what she deserved. It was her choice to marry Xue Pinggui back then. How can the princess blame all the hardships she endured in the cold kiln on Xue Pinggui?"
Twisting the truth and diverting the blame. This Lady Jinsè was really not to be underestimated. But unfortunately, Dongfang Yinuo would never let such a woman have her way.
"Yes, I agree with what Lady Jinsè said on this point. Wang Baochuan should bear those bitter fruits. But if Xue Pinggui hadn't sweet - talked to her and made her grand promises back then, why would she have ended up like this? Lady Jinsè, do you think it's all Wang Baochuan's fault for having a bad eye and choosing the wrong person? Do you think Xue Pinggui is not a man worthy of Wang Baochuan's lifelong trust?"
Right? Lady Jinsè naturally didn't dare to deny it. You know, when they were talking about this play, they had automatically related it to Dongfang Ruoxi, herself, and the King of Dongzhou. If she said Xue Pinggui was bad, it would be saying the King of Dongzhou was not good.
Seeing Lady Jinsè speechless, Dongfang Yinuo continued, "Moreover, whether Wang Baochuan's actions were worth it or not is another matter. But speaking of Xue Pinggui, after he met the Princess of Xiliang, he fell in love with someone else so quickly and even had children with her. If it weren't for a letter from the cold kiln reaching the Xiliang Palace, I'm afraid he wouldn't have rushed back to the cold kiln from Xiliang on his horse."
At least Xue Pinggui rushed back to the cold kiln for Wang Baochuan. But what about the King of Dongzhou? His wife was sick in bed, yet he was here having fun with another woman. The King of Dongzhou was even worse than Xue Pinggui.
Lady Jinsè held back for a long time and could only reply, "The fact that Xue Pinggui could rush back to the cold kiln is enough to show that he is a man of affection and righteousness. This also shows that the Princess of Xiliang must be a worthy person, which is why Xue Pinggui fell in love with her."
"Yeah, right. Lady Jinsè's words are quite good this time."
After praising her, Dongfang Yinuo even clapped her hands. This scene left Lady Jinsè a bit dazed. Even the King of Dongzhou couldn't help but look at Dongfang Yinuo.
Dongfang Yinuo looked back calmly and said in a flat tone, "But that's also because the Princess of Xiliang is a princess, of noble birth and well - educated since childhood. If she were a vulgar market woman, how could Xue Pinggui have taken a fancy to her? Whether the Princess of Xiliang is a good person or not aside, she should not be compared to a woman who has climbed up step by step through means in her family. Lady Jinsè, am I right?"
So, this was the trap waiting for her. Lady Jinsè looked at the King of Dongzhou aggrievedly. The King of Dongzhou's face darkened. This little daughter had been to the Kingdom of Hailing twice. After the first time, she had given up on herself. After the second time, she could say such choking words.
"Father, the gentle blade can be deadly. Am I right?"
For some reason, Dongfang Yinuo said such a strange sentence and then stood up.
Before the King of Dongzhou could get an explanation for Lady Jinsè, he saw Dongfang Yinuo bow and say, "Father, I'm tired. The play is over. I won't disturb your and Lady Jinsè's pleasure. I'll go back to the palace to visit mother first."
On the stage, Xue Pinggui was holding Wang Baochuan's hand with his left hand and the Princess of Xiliang's hand with his right, approaching the end of the play.
"Father?"
"Alright, you may go."
Dongfang Yinuo curtsied gracefully and then walked out of the venue calmly. Inside, it was still bustling. But Lady Jinsè in the King of Dongzhou's arms was a bit unhappy.
"Your Majesty, the princess..."
The King of Dongzhou watched Dongfang Yinuo's retreating back and said, "She just wants to seek justice for her mother. You don't need to take it to heart. I've said that what should be yours will be yours."
"I don't ask for any title. I just want to be by your side forever and serve you. That's enough."
Lady Jinsè's eyes were full of charm, which made the King of Dongzhou's heart flutter. He pulled her into his arms.
"You don't need to call yourself a servant in front of me. You are my woman. After this is over, no one will dare to make things difficult for you."
Lady Jinsè snuggled closer to the King of Dongzhou and said softly, "I trust you, Your Majesty."
"As long as it's for you, Your Majesty, not to mention just enduring the princess's temper, even if it means death, as long as it's beneficial to you, I'll do it without hesitation. To me, Your Majesty, you are my sky."
The King of Dongzhou hugged Lady Jinsè in his arms and said meaningfully, "Don't forget, after Wang Baochuan was crowned queen, she only lived for eighteen days."
The fortune of the Dongfang Clan was destined to decline.